Chapter 98 Guidance
After finishing the farm work, Shao Xun returned to Jinyong City.
The auxiliary soldiers have already started eating.
Shao Xun finished his meal hastily, then picked up some prepared meals and headed towards the central city.
After passing through a door, there is a courtyard in front, with flowers and trees planted, rockeries and flowing water, and more than ten elegantly decorated houses located in it.
Concubine Pei and the Queen were playing chess. When they saw Shao Xun coming in, they both looked up.
The princess has a smiling face and a quiet and elegant temperament. She has even become more approachable recently. She is like an exquisite dish, full of fragrance and full and juicy to the bite.
The princess also has a peaceful personality and is very tolerant.
Shao Xun likes women's tolerance of body and mind.
The deposed Queen Yang Xian's appearance is not as plump as the princess's, but she is also graceful and graceful, which is quite impressive.
But Shao Xun felt that this woman's thoughts were not simple - in fact, the princess's thoughts were not simple either, but she could be stupid sometimes.
He only met the queen twice.
The first time was when she captured Sima Yi in the palace. The queen ran directly to him without saying a word, calling for help softly. It can be seen that she had very good eyesight and did not panic at critical moments. She knew what was best for her.
The second time was the last time I met you.
Before leaving, the queen actually opened the bead curtain, revealing her delicate and pretty face. Only she knew how much planning was involved.
Actually, Shao Xun felt that Yang Xianrong and he were of the same type, both with flexible bottom lines.
In order to achieve the goal, some unconventional means are sometimes used.
Shao Xun himself lacked a sense of awe because of excessive killing and sometimes resorted to unscrupulous means.
As for why the Sheep Queen behaved like this, he was not sure.
After thinking about it, it’s probably the environment.
Women who come from aristocratic families are inherently thoughtful and extremely utilitarian. Yang Xianrong has been deposed and imprisoned several times, and her life is in danger at any time. It is very possible that she will turn into a black man.
Reminiscent of what he said to Liu Yao in history, Shao Xun is basically sure.
Well, Queen Sheep is indeed quite beautiful, but this is not the main reason why Shao Xun pays attention to her.
There are millions of people in the world, and there are many who are more beautiful than sheep, but they are not queens.
In short, Shao Xun is only interested in the queen, no matter whether the queen is called Yang Xianrong or not.
"See the princess, see the queen." Shao Xun put down the huge food box and bowed in salute.
"I am already a commoner, and the general does not need to be polite." Yang Xianrong said in a low voice, with a rather weak and sad look on his face.
Concubine Pei originally wanted to talk to Shao Xun about going out to welcome the emperor, but when she saw this, she said: "You can just put down the food box. If you have military affairs, go and deal with it yourself. Don't delay."
"I have something important to ask you." Shao Xun put down the food box and took out the food one by one.
“This is a steamed cake made by the chef invited from Prince Wu’s Mansion.” Shao Xun took out one thing and introduced the other.
King Wu went on the "Northern Expedition" and has not returned yet.
Shao Xun heard that his cook was good at making steamed cakes, so he invited him over.
The upper part of the cake made by this cook will split into a cross shape, similar to the flowering steamed buns of later generations.
This skill was not simple at this time, because fermentation technology had not become popular and was only mastered by a very small number of people.
The former Taiwei only ate steamed cakes that had been steamed and split into a cross at the top.
The same goes for scones, he won’t eat them until the cross is cracked.
Later Zhao Shihu required that dried dates and walnut pulp be stuffed into the cake, steamed and baked before eating until a cross formed.
It's a bit pretentious, but this kind of food is indeed very "technical".
“This is the rice cake made by the chef of Prince Langya.” Shao Xun continued: “It has just been fried and fished out.”
The rice cake is also called Luan Ji. It is a glutinous rice product made with water. Mix half and half with honey, mix the rice flour into a thin paste, put it into a bamboo ladle with holes, so that the thin paste leaks into the oil pan through the holes, and take it out after frying.
It's crunchy and a little sweet, so delicious.
King Langya also went on the "Northern Expedition".
Unlike Wu King Sima Yan, King Langya managed to sneak back. Shao Xun had just heard about it.
Sima Rui moved into Wang Yan's home as soon as he came back. Then Wang Yan came forward and asked for Mi Huang's permission. Sima Rui took his mother Xiahou Guangji out and went back to the fiefdom. It seemed that he was scared. Not everyone can sing on the big stage of Luoyang, and he could withdraw gracefully. It's not easy.
Chen Yougen once suggested killing Sima Rui in Luoyang.
After thinking about it, Shao Xun gave up. Mi Huang had to give her face.
He is now fighting fiercely with Wang Yan.
His eldest son Mi Zhi was evaluated by Wang Yan as "Shen Yi is decisive, has great economic skills, and can serve in all directions."
There is no doubt that this is a very high evaluation.
Based on Wang Yan’s words, Mi Zhi will be able to be conquered by the princes, generals, and governors of various founding houses, and he can at least serve as a secretary, a bookkeeper, and the like, and work as a lieutenant. Not impossible.
This is the power of celebrity reviews. Mi Huang owes a big favor.
Killing Sima Rui will obviously offend Wang Yan and Mi Huang at the same time, which is not worth it.
Besides, he is not very enthusiastic about returning to Xuzhou to be an official now, and there does not seem to be much conflict of interest between the two parties.
"This is the pancake..." - Boil water in a large pot, ladle the batter into a copper bowl with a small spoon, put the copper bowl into the boiling water in the large pot, stir the copper bowl, and stir It rotates rapidly to allow the batter to evenly stick to the inner wall. Finally, take out the pancake from the bowl and pour it into boiling water to cook. Then take it out and put it in cold water and rinse it again. Finally, take it out and pour gravy over it for consumption.
"Horse meat..."
"Beef..." Shao Xun placed the five items of food he brought over on the table one by one, and progressed through the diet.
Concubine Pei smiled at him and began to take the food.
Most of the time, Shao Xun only sends his own soldiers from the training team to deliver food, and will do these things himself when he has free time.
Yang Xianrong was here today, and he handed over the food respectfully, which made Concubine Pei feel much happier.
Yang Xianrong thanked him softly, and then took the food.
"I still want to ask for advice on how to welcome the emperor?" Shao Xun knelt down opposite the two of them and asked with a frown: "There are many officials in Yecheng, and I really don't know who to ask for advice."< br>
Of course there are people who can be consulted, isn’t Wang Yan the one? But Shao Xun always felt that he should stay away from such talkative people and the source of the idiom "talking nonsense".
The princess comes from a wealthy family and is involved in such matters, so she is the best person to consult.
"You are wrong." Concubine Pei said: "Etiquette is not important, what is important is the welcome."
Yang Xianrong remained calm and ate the food silently.
The war is in turmoil, and even the Zhongming Dingshi House can’t eat much good food now.
These meats and cakes are beautifully made and very delicious. She has not enjoyed them for a long time.
Princess Donghai is very lucky. She has such a loyal and brave general who serves diligently and loyally. She doesn’t have to worry about where she goes.
Unlike her, she would wake up with fright when she heard the sound of soldiers changing defenses outside the palace at night, and she would no longer be able to sleep - without him, she would be worried that someone would come to "impose death".
After being deposed so many times, she was already on the verge of collapse.
I would cry at first, but now I don’t cry anymore, because crying is useless, I will still die.
"How to welcome him?" Shao Xun asked.
"Do you know Fupingjin?" Concubine Pei asked.
"I know."
"There is a pontoon bridge on Fupingjin, which was built under the supervision of Du Wuku. You may lead your army to Fupingjin to welcome the emperor." Concubine Pei said.
Shao Xun understands.
Could this Yellow River pontoon built by Du Yu be the famous pontoon bridge connecting the three cities of Heyang in later generations?
I heard that Emperor Tang sent people to Hongzhou, Jiangxi to cut down large wooden boats, and then connected them with iron chains to connect Nancheng, Beicheng, and Zhongli City (located on the sandbank in the river) of Heyang into one, which was an important transportation infrastructure.
"You have made great contributions to the country, and then you can welcome the emperor to the capital, and you may become famous all over the world." Concubine Pei said again.
"Thank you, Princess, for your advice." Upon hearing this, Shao Xun immediately stood up and saluted.
He still had the old thoughts he had before time travel. He subconsciously felt that the emperor had lost all his face because of his misfortune, and there was no need to pay too much attention to it, so he only planned to welcome the emperor in the outer suburbs of Luoyang City.
But Concubine Pei’s words made him thoughtful.
You should really go a little further to appear more sincere.
Concubine Pei mentioned "fame", this is the key.
The more you become famous, the more benefits you will get. More people will come to join you, and it will be easier to get promoted in the future.
When the emperor is happy, he may reward you with something. When the time comes, will Zuopushe Wang Yifu, the Minister selected by the Ministry of Officials, agree or object?
"Luoyang was protected by Shao Sima. If the villain takes advantage of him in the matter of welcoming the emperor, all the previous achievements will be wasted." Yang Xianrong didn't want to speak at first, but maybe he was short-tongued. Perhaps for other reasons, she also clicked.
"Thank you, Queen, for your guidance." Shao Xun bowed again and said.
Sheep Xianrong stepped aside to avoid it.
She has been deposed as a commoner, even a sinner, and cannot bear this gift.
The two of them ate in silence, and the atmosphere was a bit dull.
Shao Xun waited quietly, not in a hurry. It wasn't until they finished eating that they put away the dishes and turned around to leave.
"Since everything is peaceful in Luoyang, please send me back to your hometown tomorrow." Concubine Pei suddenly said.
“No.” Shao Xun responded and strode away.
Yang Xianrong was a little envious.
There is no such person around her, and there cannot be such a person.
Now this man is named Sima, Lieutenant of Donghai Kingdom, and he is actually in charge of Luoyang's military affairs. Even Governor Mi Huang can't disobey him.
If he can be used to his own advantage, assisting the prince - who is also imprisoned in Jinyong City - may improve his situation in the future.
At least, you no longer have to deal with the boundless fear every day.
If the prince can successfully ascend the throne, there will even be more benefits.
The only way to die has been difficult since ancient times. She really didn’t have the courage to die calmly.
No matter what they thought, Shao Xun summoned all the building owners and governors after returning and explained to them the matter of welcoming the emperor.
Everyone can do anything.
According to the scouts' investigation, Zhang Fang did leave. He didn't even stay in Hongnong County for too long. He looked like he was on his way in a hurry. He should have received Sima Yong's strict order.
Then, it seems to be the right time to leave about 8,000 men from He Lun, Wang Bing, and Miao Yuan to guard Luoyang, and more than 5,000 men from the Kingdom's Central Army and Silver Spear Army to go north to Fupingjin to welcome the emperor.
That’s how it was settled.
The first year of Yong'an (304) - Yes, after the emperor learned that he would return to Luoyang, he issued an edict again and changed the name to Yong'an - On the fifth day of October, Shao Xun led his troops to leave Luoyang and met with the governor Mi Huang and other "relatives and friends" headed north to Fupingjin.
(End of this chapter)