I am not a deposed emperor of Han Dynasty

Chapter 316 Huo Yu’s evil deeds make me feel ashamed of the emperor! (Please subscribe)

At Youshi, the atmosphere in the back house of the General's Mansion was still a little tense.

The slaves who came and went were all in a hurry and looked nervous, fearing that they would cause some trouble.

Usually, if you make a mistake, you will be whipped at most, but it is different today. If you make a mistake, you may be beaten to death.

The reason is simple. The general is ill and his wife is angry.

The entire back house of the General's Mansion is very large, and is divided into many large and small courtyards by the walls.

The central location is naturally the courtyard where Huo Guang and Huo Xian lived, and Huo Chengjun also lived here.

Because this courtyard is located in the center of the entire back house, it is also called the Zhongdi.

At this time, the middle residence was the most tense place in the back house.

There were more than 20 people standing in this small courtyard, arranged on both sides of the courtyard.

On the right are the retainers and slaves of the Huo family's back house, and on the left are the subordinate officials and subordinates of the General's Mansion.

Standing in the middle was Shi Chen Wannian, the head of the general's office - it was in front of him that the general fainted yesterday afternoon.

They whispered to each other, their faces full of worry, as if disaster was imminent.

Yesterday, the general was unconscious for two full hours.

Although he woke up later, he never appeared in front of anyone since then.

The General's Mansion is different from other government offices. It is in charge of the military affairs of the whole country of the Han Dynasty, and there must be no delay.

The officials in the mansion are all anxious at the moment, eager to know the general's current condition.

In addition, they had already heard about the turmoil in Chang'an City in the past few days.

There was even more noise from the wind and the roar of the cranes, and the trees and grass were all under attack.

They are all subordinates of the general, and they have a mutually beneficial relationship with the Huo family. How can they not be anxious?

However, in a hurry, they can only wait here.

Without the approval of the general's wife Huo Xian, no one can or dare to enter the general's bedroom.

"Chen Shijun, has the general's condition improved today?" Sikong Chuwuyu, the general's army officer, asked.

"I haven't seen the general today. If you ask me, I can't tell you why." Chen Wannian spread his hands and said with a sad face.

"What should we do? The general is ill. What should we do if there is an urgent military matter?" Zhou An, the chief secretary, said.

"Didn't the general say yesterday that general military affairs will be handled according to the established system, and urgent military affairs will be submitted later."

"Chen Shijun, I have something to report to you. It's about the supply of food and grass..."

"Mr. Chen, the lower officials also have something to report. It is a matter of recruiting civilian husbands..."

"Chen Shijun, the Yuyang Prefect sent an envoy to report that the Wuhuan bandits attacked the three cities of Baitan, Huayan and Pinggu, and kidnapped thousands of Han people..."

"The Qiang people have also had strange movements in recent days..."

At this moment, the subordinate officials suddenly became confused, and they all rushed towards Chen Wannian, waving the documents in their hands.

Fortunately, these documents have been changed to paper. If they were slips, Chen Wannian would have been beaten to death.

The Han Dynasty was a great country and the most powerful empire.

But that doesn't mean there won't be any external troubles.

On the contrary, surrounded by powerful enemies, those backward and barbaric foreign races always want to chew off pieces of meat from the big man.

The Han's biggest enemy is not just the Huns.

That's why the military affairs of the General's Mansion are so busy.

Before the Seven Kingdoms Rebellion, the Han Dynasty relied on the feudal princes and kings to guard against foreigners outside the four borders.

However, as the military power of the princes and kings was completely reduced, all military affairs had to be handled by the General's Office. This not only easily delayed the war opportunities, but also caused the "Domination" of the General's Office.

Just like this moment, Huo Guang suddenly fell ill and couldn't deal with many things.

Originally, if such an accident occurred, other generals in the court should be the agents, but now as long as the general is still alive, no one dares to raise this matter.

Wouldn't it be "rebellious" to let someone else act as an agent for military affairs?
The subordinate officials were noisy, and their voices became louder and louder.

Under the dual pressure of anxiety and panic, the shouts became louder and louder.

Chen Wannian was unable to control the situation and was forced to retreat.

Just when these subordinate officials were about to pass Chen Wannian and rush towards the bedroom where Huo Guang was, the door of the main room was pushed open with a creak.

Everyone was stunned and immediately fell silent.

Everyone, including the retainers and slaves, turned their eyes.

However, what they saw was not the general Huo Guang, but the general's wife Huo Xian.

In any other place in the Han Empire, if a woman came out to show her face, she would definitely be scolded by the men in the courtyard.

But now, they all froze, and no one dared to do anything wrong.

This is not only because of Huo Xian's prominent status, but also because everyone knows how powerful Huo Xian is.

When a woman becomes the symbol and representative of male power, she can also have supreme power.

Now, Huo Xian relies on the power of General Huo Guang.

The frosty-faced Huo Xian looked around the courtyard, but did not speak immediately. Instead, he gently closed the door to his bedroom before slowly walking to the eaves.

Huo Xian's petite figure, coupled with his delicate and beautiful appearance, was incompatible with the chaotic scene in the courtyard.

She did not rush to look at the group of subordinate officials of the general's palace, but first directed her fierce eyes at the retainers and slaves.

"What time of the day is it now? Why are you still poking here and not hurrying up to take care of the things at hand? Why are you joining in the fun!?"

"You are all lazy idiots. Don't think that just because the general is ill, you can act recklessly. If you dare to show off, you will be beaten to death on the spot!"

"If you don't leave quickly, do you want to wait for reward?"

Huo Xian's words were more and more harsh, and his sharp and capable tone immediately calmed the situation in the field.

Among these retainers, there were old slaves in their 60s and 30s, as well as young people in their [-]s and [-]s, but without exception, they had all been punished by Huo Xian.

Now that they heard her reprimanding them, everyone bowed in a panic and left in a hurry.

After all the retainers and slaves slipped away, Huo Xiancai finally looked at the officials leisurely.

"I'm going to make you laugh. These evil slaves in the back house are spoiled and indulged. They usually show off their power and show off their power, but they are too lazy to do anything..."

"Nowadays, they get all flustered when encountering the smallest things. They are just a bunch of losers!"

Huo Xian's words meant something. As long as these officials' brains were not broken, they must have heard the insinuation.

All the officials had seen Huo Xian's domineering appearance, and they had seen him more than once.

Even if they were angry, they could only hold back, pretending that they didn't understand the meaning.

Chen Wannian saw the awkwardness of the current atmosphere and coughed twice to loosen the solid atmosphere a little, and then hurriedly ran to Huo Xian.

He somewhat flatteringly told what had just happened from beginning to end.

"Madam of the General, the military affairs in the mansion are really busy, and it is necessary for the General to preside over them. Now that the General is ill, I hope to clarify how to deal with the military affairs." Chen Wannian said.

"The general can't get out of bed these days. I'll put down the unimportant documents first. The important documents can be brought here and handed over to me at noon every day. I will pass them on to the general." Huo Xian said.

"After the general has dealt with it, you can come and pick it up later." Huo Xian continued.

This process is simple, but it seems inconsistent with etiquette for this important military matter to be passed through the hands of a woman.

Although these subordinate officials in the courtyard were all trusted confidants trained and promoted by Huo Guang, they had read the books of sages since childhood, so they inevitably felt that this move was inappropriate.

For a moment, the atmosphere was deadlocked again.

To be smart and flattering, it would have to be Chen Wannian. He immediately saw the problem and quickly took the initiative to apologize to Huo Xian.

"It seems that I have been negligent in this matter. As a long history officer, I should take care of the general's worries. From now on, I will pass on this document, so that you don't waste your time and disturb the general's rest."

Huo Xian nodded slightly, approving the move.

Those subordinate officials also felt that this was in line with etiquette, and handed the documents in their hands to Chen Wannian.

Just when the officials were curtly saluting and preparing to leave.

A gatekeeper stumbled in.

"Let me tell you, madam and envoys, that the county magistrate has sent someone."

As soon as the unknown pavilion soldier finished speaking, everyone including Huo Xian's expressions were shocked.

"Come, how many people are here?" Huo Xian asked with some fear. The domineering and arrogance just now disappeared.

"Just, just four or five people."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"They said the county magistrate had an edict to send to the general."

Everyone looked at Huo Xian. If the general didn't come forward, she would have to decide.

"General's body..."

Before Huo Xian could finish speaking, the door to the dormitory was pushed open again, and then there was a violent cough. When he heard the sound, he looked and found that the general Huo Guang came out.Everyone saluted quickly.

"The lower official greets the general."

"Well, let the people sent by the county magistrate come in. I will receive the edict here."

"promise!"

In the courtyard of the middle residence, the servants had arranged a couch. Huo Guang was sitting on it, and Huo Xian was accompanying him.Chen Wannian and a group of officials lined up in the courtyard.

The yard was originally full of trees, but now the leaves have fallen out, making them look desolate.

Huo Guang sat upright and tried his best to look dignified.

But upon closer inspection, his face was darkened, his lips were white, and he was weak.

As for Huo Xian on the other side, he was in sharp contrast to Huo Guang - the heavy resentment on his face seemed to be dripping down at any time.

Yesterday, Huo Guang suddenly fainted, frightening Huo Xian to the point of trembling with fear. If something unexpected happened to Huo Guang, the Huo family would immediately be in disaster.

Fortunately, lucky people have their own destiny.

Huo Guang was unconscious for several hours and finally woke up.

Huo Xian looked down at the messy hair on his husband's head.

I found that there were a lot more white ones among them.

My husband has made great contributions to the great Han Dynasty, but the emperor is so suspicious of my husband. He is really ignorant!

Huo Xian, who considered himself loyal to the Huo family, felt extremely angry and heartbroken.

However, Huo Xian only dared to blame the emperor, but did not dare to hate him. What she hated were those treacherous ministers Cai Yi and Zhang Anshi.

Although she knew that the county magistrate was afraid of the Huo family, she still stubbornly believed that the magistrate would not be so heartless if there were no instigation from others.

The more Huo Xian thought about it, the more irritated she felt. She gritted her teeth tightly and made a horrifying "creak" sound, and even her graceful cheeks became distorted.

People in the courtyard looked sideways and looked at Huo Xian with fear.

Of course Huo Guang, who was sitting on the couch, also heard this voice. He turned around, slowly raised his head, and glanced at Huo Xian with some dissatisfaction.

The latter realized his gaffe, smiled nervously, and then stopped the "cannibalistic" expression on his face.

Huo Guang shook his head silently in his heart. Suddenly there was something strange in his heart. Something he had not been able to figure out for a long time seemed to have been figured out.

It was too late to be sick.

If the good news from the front line comes now, how can he go to court to "fight" with the emperor in his current appearance?

But illness is the most unreasonable thing in the world.

In Huo Guang's feeling, there was only a moment between closing his eyes and opening them yesterday.

But after he woke up, he realized that there was actually two and a half hours between them.

At that time, Huo Guang, who was lying on the bed, felt scared.

Naturally, the old prime minister Yang Chang, who died not long ago, appeared in front of his eyes.

Crooked eyes, slanted mouth, poor defecation, stinky body, bedridden...

Even if Huo Guang died, he would not live like this and be insulted.

Wasn't he too cruel? I should have given Yang Chang's second son the title of Marquis at that time, at least to let Yang Chang die more happily.

But fortunately, although Huo Guang became ill suddenly, he was not in such a mess yet.

After resting for a whole night, I drank several large bowls of black and smelly soup that Huo Xian brought me, and I felt better.

Although I can walk a few steps, my legs still feel weak, everything I see has double images, and the right side of my body is even a little sore...

I don’t know how long I will have to recover from this disease.

However, compared with the physical pain, the pain in Huo Guang's heart was even more torturous.

What the emperor did really chilled Huo Guang.

Over the past few months, Huo Guang has truly taught the emperor as his own heir. He can't say that he has worked hard, but he can also say that he has a clear conscience.

But why did the emperor's attitude suddenly become so bad?
Huo Guang has been puzzled by this question for the past two days.

However, just when he saw Huo Xian's "cannibalistic" expression, Huo Guang suddenly thought of a possibility.

Could it be that the emperor knew about the evil deeds done by his son?Why hadn't I thought of this possibility before?
A layer of cold sweat slowly formed on Huo Guang's back.

Being stirred by a sudden gust of wind, I felt even more bitingly cold.

This coolness was transmitted to the whole body at once, and then turned into a piercing pain.

Huo Guang's mind was a little unstable, his whole body shook, and he almost fell down.

Fortunately, Huo Xianyan quickly supported Huo Guang and asked anxiously: "Husband, do you want to go in and have a rest?"

Huo Guang looked at Huo Xian's delicate face again, and when he thought that it was she who taught Huo Yu such virtues and almost ruined his own reputation, he suddenly became angry.

He pushed Huo Xian away forcefully and said in a deep voice: "Back off!"

Huo Xian, who looked surprised, didn't know why Huo Guang was suddenly angry, so he had to take a few steps back aggrievedly.

The subordinate officers were even more clueless, but they dared to pry into the general's private affairs. They all moved their eyes away, as if they had not seen anything.

A feeling of guilt mixed with fear grew crazily in Huo Guang's heart. He was so confused that he had no idea where the clue was.

Fortunately, at this time, the person who conveyed the emperor's edict came to the courtyard, giving everyone a chance to divert their attention.

Huo Guang restrained his emotions and looked at the people who walked into the yard as if nothing had happened.

The leader was Xingren Ling, who was beside the emperor, followed by the imperial physician under the Young Mansion.

"Passengers from the Menxia Temple ordered Dai Zong to greet the general." Dai Zong saluted politely, and the imperial medical officers also followed suit.

There wasn't much difference in his behavior, as if nothing had happened.

"You are a close official of the county magistrate, so you don't need to be polite."

Huo Guang said lightly, but his heart was still ups and downs, and he had not calmed down from the sudden suspicion just now.

"Your Majesty said that the general is the most heroic figure in the Han Dynasty and should be respected by the world, so he should be well-mannered." Dai Zong said respectfully.

Huo Guang couldn't tell whether it was true or false, but he didn't expose it and just nodded slightly.

"I heard that you have come to announce the emperor's edict. Do you want to bow down and accept the edict now?"

Huo Guang said with some pretense, seemingly tough, but it was precisely because he felt guilty at the moment that he wanted to use this toughness to cover up.

"When I came, the county magistrate specifically told me that the general was ill and there was no need to bow down to receive the imperial edict," Dai Zong said.

Huo Guang didn't answer. He was a little confused and wanted to know the content of the emperor's edict more and more.

Dai Zong didn't let Huo Guang wait too long, and took out the edict given to him by the emperor.

"Emperor's edict!"

Among the people present, except Huo Guang who sat up slightly, the rest all knelt down.

"I suddenly heard that Father Zhong is ill and has trouble sleeping and eating. I hereby issue an edict. Until Father Zhong recovers, all court meetings will be suspended. I will fast, bathe, and pray to heaven for blessings for Father Zhong."

"All parties are guilty, and I am the only one to blame. Father Zhong has worked hard and made great achievements, so he will not suffer from this illness."

After everyone heard this, they were all stunned, and Huo Xian looked even more surprised.

Son of Heaven, what are you going to do again?
In the past few days, the emperor has made so many moves in Chang'an City, which has already made the entire Huo Party panic.

But now this edict not only expresses comfort, but also expresses respect and consideration.

Especially the last few sentences have already given the general enough face.

"The county magistrate also said that the general should take good care of his health. As for other government offices, everything is normal now. The general does not need to worry."

"However, your Majesty also said that only the general can handle the military affairs in the general's palace, and it must be handled by the general to avoid any mistakes. The big man cannot do without the general."

Dai Zong ignored everyone's surprise and said the emperor's words exactly as they were.

Later, he invited the imperial medical officers over and told Huo Guang that these imperial doctors were specially sent by the emperor to treat him.

After saying this, Dai Zong had nothing else to do. After saluting again, he resigned and left.

Huo Guang and others were left alone, thinking wildly in the cold wind.

Others might think that the emperor was showing goodwill, but Huo Guang felt more and more guilty when he looked at the edict in front of him.

Especially the last sentence, "Everyone is guilty, but I am the only one to blame. Father Zhong has worked so hard and made great achievements, so he will not suffer from this disease."

"Sin", what sin, where does it come from?

Huo Guanggang's guess from the bottom of his heart became more and more certain - the emperor must know the evil things Huo Yu did.

The cold wind was very cold, but Huo Guang's ears and neck felt a little hot.

Huo Guang, who had never felt guilty, actually felt a little guilty.

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