The news of Yuan Shao's death was not hidden from everyone as Sima Yi thought.
After Yuan Shang took Sikong back to his mansion, the news of Yuan Gong's death spread immediately, and everyone was in an uproar. However, the temple did not give a conclusion about Sikong's death. People speculated that he might be because of Yuan Shang. Some people thought that he was murdered by thieves, and some even thought that Man Chong had killed him, because after Sikong's death, Man Chong submitted a petition to resign.
Of course, it was impossible for Liu Xi to let Man Chong leave like this. Man Chong was an official of the East Palace and his talents were top-notch. Liu Xi would not let him go. In the Hall of Houde, Liu Xi persuaded him for a long time. After letting Man Chong give up the idea of resigning and returning, Liu Xi understood that Man Chong probably felt that he failed to fulfill the emperor's order and violated the government order, so he had this intention. After persuading him for a long time, Man Chong just walked out. Go to Houde Hall.
Walking on the road, Man Chong was still a little lonely.
When the justice in his heart conflicted with the emperor's decree, Man Chong seemed a little at a loss. He resembled Yang Qiu, but he was completely different from Yang Qiu. Yang Qiu was a cruel official, and he treated those traitors who were corrupt and violated the law. , there is no such thing as mercy, but most of the time, he is the best sword in the emperor's hand. For the emperor's decree, he can frame up and do some shady things.
Man Chong is also a cruel official, a thief who brings disaster to the country and the people. There is only one way to die in front of him. Unlike Yang Qiu, Man Chong has justice in his heart. He is destined not to be a sharp sword in the hands of the emperor, because he does not know how to use this sword. It will chop down innocent people, but will not kill kind people. This is a sword that looks sharp but is actually kind.
After returning to the mansion, Man Chong hid himself in the study, neither going to Tingwei nor intervening in Sikong's case.
Sitting in the study, Man Chong heard the noise coming from outside. Man Chong frowned. He ran the family very strictly. Even his children were serious and never dared to make such a noise. Who dared to destroy it? The purity of my house? Man Chong thought with some displeasure, but saw a servant come in and said in a panic: "Master, someone wants to see you..."
"Who?" Man Chong asked with some suspicion. He had already given orders to his slaves to thank guests behind closed doors and not to meet anyone. This guy came to look for him in such a panic. What must have happened to him? An incredible big shot??
The slave was about to answer when someone suddenly opened the door and came in. The man was old, but he was also sturdy and arrogant. There were a few scars on his face. He grinned and smiled silly. When he saw him, Man Chong immediately wrinkled up. His brows and expression also turned gloomy. If we were to say who Man Chong admired the most, it might be hard to say. Man Chong admired people such as Duke Xing and Cao Gong, but who Man Chong hated the most.
Then it must be the guy in front of me, Hua Manzi.
Hua Xiong didn't mind Man Chong's angry look, and sat down in front of him carelessly. The servant then said: "Master!! We can't stop him! He injured four or five of us!!" Seeing the terrified look on the servant's face, before Man Chong could speak, Hua Xiong shook his head and said, "You guys, how do you treat your servants on weekdays? See how scared this man is... Get out stop!!"
Hua Xiong waved his hand, and the servant looked at Man Chong again. Man Chong nodded, and then the servant left.
"Hua Gong...what wind brought you to me??"
"What kind of wind can blow me? I have something important to come to you!" Hua Xiong said, cleared his throat, and then said: "The horses you impounded must be returned to me. Your Majesty is going to When we left the city, we didn’t even have a horse to drive, and you still haven’t returned it. Do you still want His Majesty to come and pick up the horse in person??" Hearing his words, Man Chong couldn't help but sneered.
"According to the Han and New laws, if Hua Gong has not paid the fine, I will never hand it over... Even if your Majesty comes, I will still say this, Han and New laws, no one is allowed to violate it!!" Man Chong said, Hua Xiong was stunned and said: "Why are you doing this? You and I are His Majesty's ministers. How dare you detain His Majesty's horse? Is your behavior in line with the way of a minister?" "
"What Mr. Hua said is wrong! Your Majesty trusted me and just made me a court official. If I neglect my duties, violate the law, and open up a wide range of things, it would be unbecoming of a minister. Everything I do is I am doing my best to fulfill what your Majesty has given me, so how can I say it is not in line with the way of being a minister??" Man Chong said solemnly, Hua Xiong stared at him for a long time, and then put a piece of paper.
"Man Boning, Man Boning, I've long expected you to say this. Look, I've already paid...can I return my horse now?"
"Okay."
Man Chong didn't say anything more. Instead, he lowered his head and started writing. Not long after, Man Chong handed a written piece of paper to Hua Xiong and said, "Take this to Tingwei, and they will write it." The horse will be returned to you... Also, horses are not allowed in Luoyang. I hope Mr. Hua will not do it again!!" Hua Xiong grinned, took the paper in his hand, and stood happily Got up.
Without saying goodbye, he turned around and left. When he reached the door, Hua Xiong stopped and asked: "Manjun, aren't you afraid that I will report to His Majesty and let him punish you?"
"Don't be afraid. If Your Majesty punishes me because I follow the law and stick to my heart, I won't change it."
"Hahaha... I have also heard about what happened in Tingwei's Mansion. I heard that you locked yourself in the mansion because you refused to obey the order. I thought I would take the opportunity to get the horse back, but I didn't expect that you still did it. If you haven’t changed it, when will you change it?”
"I won't change anything in this life."
"It's a pity, it's a pity... You have to be careful when riding a horse in the future..." Hua Xiong shook his head and left the mansion before Man Chong could get angry, leaving only Man Chong with an angry curse. He stood there, but had no choice but to stay in the study for a while, then suddenly walked out of the study, looked at the servants beside him, and shouted: "Get your horses ready quickly! I'm going to Tingwei! If I don't go, I don't know how many traitors are rejoicing." , and you still think you have an opportunity to take advantage of it!!”
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The horses were sent back to the Taipu Mansion. The officials in the Taipu Mansion were all ecstatic that they were finally back. In these days, they were so scared that they could not close their eyes day and night. This Taipu, unlike the previous ones, was the one he loved most in his life. Riding horses, they always ride horses in Luoyang, thinking that their equestrian skills are amazing, and they are always caught by Man Chong, just like this, one horse after another, until the Taipu Mansion is empty, and the emperor comes several times , their complexions are extremely complicated.
I can't tell whether it was shock or helplessness. In short, His Majesty never punished the Imperial Servant severely, but these officials were very frightened. These few times, when His Majesty went on patrol and came to the Imperial Servant's Mansion, Imperial Servant Hua laughed and gave
The emperor built an oxcart, and while everyone was dumbfounded, Hua Taipu talked about his great principles, "Your Majesty, as the saying goes, this strategy of herding cattle has been effective in farming since the Jianning Year.
Sang played a huge role..."
"Emperor Xiaokang often rides in an ox cart. The ox cart allows everyone to raise more cattle..."
Since Hua Xiong became the imperial servant, the emperor has never enjoyed horse-drawn carriages, and has almost become accustomed to ox-carts.
I'm finally back. There's a horse. There's a horse. From this day on, the servants and officials have been looking forward to His Majesty's arrival. Your Majesty, come and see, you can ride a horse!!
After arranging things here, Hua Manzi went back home.
Humming unknown Liangzhou songs along the way, I walked to the door of the mansion and was about to unlock it and enter the house. I saw a beggar squatting in front of the door of my mansion. The beggar was dressed in rags and his face was completely covered with mud.
Hua Xiong squatted in front of the mansion door, huddled up. Hua Xiong strutted up to him, lowered his head, and looked at him. The beggar raised his head and looked at the giant bear in front of him.
"Who are you and why are you in front of my house?" Hua Xiong asked in confusion. The man looked at Hua Xiong curiously. It could be seen that he was not afraid. His voice seemed a little hoarse. He asked: "
Are you Hua Xiong Hua Gong?"
"I am!"
"I am from Liangzhou, and I have been exiled here... I heard about Hua Gong's generosity, and I want to ask for a bite to eat..." He lowered his voice and spoke in the standard Liangzhou dialect. Hua Xiong was stunned, thought for a moment, and sighed.
, just now said: "Oh, I didn't expect that my reputation for generosity has spread to various places... I didn't want to spread it everywhere... Okay, come in with me..."
Hua Xiong led him, unlocked the door, and entered the courtyard.
"Hua... Hua Gong lives here alone?? He has no servants??"
"Oh, I am just herding horses and raising cattle for others. It was the same before and it is the same now. I am not used to being served by others..." Hua Xiong said, leading him in and entering the courtyard, looking at the situation here.
, the boy looked around suspiciously, but Hua Xiong asked: "I have never heard of any disasters in Liangzhou. Why did you come to Luoyang? Let me tell you, this place is not like our hometown.
The people here are bad..."
"Besides, you are too thin and you have lost the face of a man from Liangzhou!" Hua Xiong said rudely. After entering the courtyard, he just said: "I remember there is still some food at home.
Just wait, I'll get it for you!" After saying that, he ignored the boy and turned around and entered the house. The boy looked at Hua Xiong leaving, muttered and said: "I am older, but I am very young.
He is brave, has a good heart, and is not greedy for wealth... Well, I don't have a concubine yet..."
As she said this, she smiled.
When Hua Xiong returned to the front yard with three picked up legs of lamb, Hua Manzi was startled. At some point, a young girl was standing in front of him. It could be seen from her clothes that this girl was standing in front of him.
It was the boy just now. However, at this moment, she had washed away the stains on her face, and she looked extremely delicate. Even though her clothes were ugly, she could not hide her beauty. She also had an air of beauty rarely seen in women.
heroic spirit.
"you you..."
"Hua Gong, actually I am a daughter..." She also used her own voice, as clear as a bird.
Hua Xiong was stunned, nodded, and said: "Then wait for me for a moment..." After saying that, he walked in again. The woman watched him leave with some curiosity, but she was still thinking in her heart, could he want to
Dress up??
After a while, Hua Xiong walked out without any changes on his body, except that the leg of lamb he brought was missing two pieces, leaving only one piece. He handed the leg of lamb to the stunned girl and said: "Take it.
Since you're a girl, you can't eat that much, so I happen to have two pieces left over for dinner..."