Starting from the Western Han Dynasty

Chapter 18 Just for a bite to eat

"I..." Zhang Qian felt that for the first time in his life, he felt unable to speak.

In the past, facing the Huns' cavalry, endless deserts, endless horse thieves, and ferocious beasts, it was a feeling I had never experienced before.

Unexpectedly, when facing Li Huan, there was...

But...is there really anything better than stirrups, horseshoes, and white paper in this world?

If anyone else had said this, Zhang Qian might have laughed disdainfully.

But this comes from Li Huan...

"I will try my best to find the right time to report. Your Majesty, you should follow me to the Ancestral Temple to congratulate you first. That is the first priority!"

Seeing this situation, Li Huan felt a little helpless, but now that he was the Guannei Marquis of the Han Empire, he had no choice but to abide by the rules of the Han Empire.

If nothing else, his days of eating and waiting to die are really settled.

The Ancestral Temple is as majestic as Li Huan expected!

When you really walk into the palace gate and look out into the distance, you will feel a sense of solemnity like a mountain standing tall.

Zhang Qian's eyes were full of enthusiasm, and he knelt down respectfully, performing the great etiquette of kneeling three times and kowtowing nine times.

Li Huan did not dare to hesitate, stretched out his hand to slightly straighten the golden crown on his head, and like Zhang Qian, he knelt three times and kowtowed nine times.

Then, both of them slowly stood up.

Then, Zhang Qian winked at Li Huan again.

Li Huan was stunned for a moment and looked around. Except for the guards guarding the palace gate, there was no one else, so he could only whisper:
"Brother Zhang, please speak directly."

Zhang Qian smiled awkwardly and then realized that Li Huan was no Gan Fu. He bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, please enter the Imperial Ancestral Temple and go up the stairs. Inside, the ancestors of our Han Empire are enshrined."

Li Huan nodded slightly, with a solemn expression and steady steps, climbing up the steps step by step.

Zhang Qian stood under the palace gate, watching Li Huan's back walking up the higher stone steps. He bowed again and solemnly stepped back out of the palace gate. Then he turned around and left, heading straight for the banquet.

The banquet was filled with singing and dancing.

When Emperor Liu Che saw Zhang Qian returning, for some unknown reason, a smile appeared in his eyes and he waved his hand.

Zhang Qian shouted that he was lucky, and hurriedly stepped forward and bowed: "Your Majesty, Marquis Li has already gone to the Ancestral Temple."

"Did he have anything to say?"

Emperor Liu Che said calmly.

Zhang Qian looked slightly hesitant when he heard this, but suddenly he saw a bearded general standing behind the emperor. It was none other than Huo Qubing. He immediately understood something and bowed his hands:
"Your Majesty, Marquis Li said that he suddenly thought of something. Its importance to me, a big man, is far more important than horseshoes, stirrups, white paper and other items..."

He couldn't help hesitating for a moment, and a little blush rose on his face. He looked like a girl who was coy and showing her love:
"Before he came, he didn't have any water or rice. He was afraid that he would forget this when he was hungry..."

"Hahaha……"

After Liu Che heard this, he couldn't help laughing.

The ministers at the banquet below heard the emperor's hearty laughter and couldn't help but look up.

"Then let him be hungry for a little longer, and the impression should be even deeper."

Liu Che stopped laughing, with a hint of joy still on his face. He turned his head slightly and glanced at Huo Qubing beside him:
"Qu Bing, what do you think?"

"That's what Your Majesty said."

Huo Qubing didn't hesitate, completely forgetting how affectionate the "Brother Huan" used to be...

In the Imperial Ancestral Temple of the Han Dynasty, the emperors of the past dynasties were enshrined, starting from the great ancestor Liu Bang, including Emperor Hui of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, and Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty.

After Li Huan approached, there was an old eunuch wearing a formal dress beside him, indicating to offer incense, and then knelt on the futon.

In the entire hall, the lights were dim and the smoke was lingering, but there was no gloomy feeling. Instead, it gave people a majestic and sacred atmosphere, as majestic and bright as a shrine.

Li Huan felt more and more the golden crown on his head was heavy, and the bead curtain covering his eyes could not help but shake slightly.

Seeing this, the old eunuch beside him suddenly spoke and said lightly: "If the crown of the king is too heavy to bear, why not take it for yourself?"

Li Huan was surprised: "Can you take it off? I'm paying homage to the ancestors..."

"The emperor rose up and conquered the world, so how could he care about these details?"

The old eunuch was about fifty years old, but her skin was crystal clear, like a well-maintained old lady. When she smiled, she also had a kind look on her face.

Li Huan stretched out his hand to hold the golden crown on his head. When he was about to take off the golden crown, he suddenly thought of the interview he had experienced before.

Those interviewers who smile and are as friendly as family members will always inadvertently dig holes in their words and wait for themselves to jump...

A feeling of alertness spread throughout Li Huan instantly.

This is the Ancestral Temple.

How could an ordinary eunuch guard the Ancestral Temple here?

Moreover, it is so well maintained?

Eunuchs... aren't they just big animals doing rough work like cattle and horses in the palace?
Li Huan's eyes inadvertently noticed that the hands of the eunuch next to him were indeed better maintained than his ex-girlfriend, the rich woman who did hand care every day.

It’s tricky!
So Li Huan changed from picking to supporting.The golden crown was slightly straightened, and Li Huan spoke solemnly: "It is precisely because Emperor Gaozu rose from a young age and competed with all the heroes in the world. He wore a strong sword and risked his own life. It was not easy for him to establish the foundation of our Han Dynasty, so he is even more worthy of respect.

I was born in a barren land, but now that I have been favored by His Majesty, I should be more self-restrained.

How dare you lose your etiquette in front of Emperor Gaozu and other ancestors of all generations just because of a mere feeling of discomfort? "

When the old eunuch heard this, he was surprised: "Then according to your opinion, who is King Xiang who competed with Gaozu in the past?"

Li Huan said: "What a hero!"

The old eunuch changed his color: "What did you say?"

"King Xiang is a true hero." Li Huan said, "But Gaozu is better than a true hero."

The old eunuch stood up, bowed, and retreated. He originally set a trap for Li Huan, but he never thought that he would almost be trapped by Li Huan instead.

Today, there is no way to talk.

Eating nothing is not without its benefits.

At least, Li Huan doesn't want to go to the toilet right now...

The historical events of the Chu-Han struggle for hegemony come to mind; as for who is the real hero and who is the real villain, how can one or two people have the final say?

1000 or 2000 years later, different people will still think that different people are true heroes and true villains.

As for chatting, if it is not a matter of life and death, everyone can open their mouths and spray: Everyone here is rubbish.

But when it comes to life and death, you have to touch the heads on your neck to see if your nine tribes are happy.

Time passes by seconds, and Li Huan has many ways to prevent himself from having nothing to do, making the passage of time extremely difficult.

As the Marquis of Guannei of the Han Dynasty, he needs to continuously transfuse blood for the Han Empire.

Based on what you have learned alone, you can change a lot of things, but you may not be able to change as many things as you think.

So, Li Huan began to think about the seemingly primitive soil of Dahan.

What kind of seeds can I sow...

At dusk, the eunuchs quietly walked into the hall to offer incense.

The candles in the ancestral temple will never be extinguished, just like the empire. In the hearts of the emperors, they believed that it would last forever.

However, Li Huan was really hungry...

Just when his mouth was dry and he was unbearably hungry, he suddenly found a mighty-looking and extremely handsome young man kneeling beside him.

This person is wearing brocade clothes and a jade pendant hanging from his waist. He has an extraordinary aura and seems to be of high status.

Before Li Huan could speak, this young man with a clear face and majestic features under the candlelight spoke first:
"Are you the Marquis of Guannei who was just canonized today?"

Li Huan looked back at the door of the hall in a strange way. There was no one outside the hall, and he felt very strange in his heart.

Looking at the young man who suddenly appeared next to him, he secretly wondered, could this be another interview for him by Emperor Liu Che?

It's kind of interesting... I spent a lot of money interviewing and training people!

Li Huan looked at the strange and handsome young man and smiled slightly:
"This is the Ancestral Temple. Who are you? Why do you appear here?"

"I am a member of the royal family. I was originally at the celebration banquet for your canonization as the Marquis of Guannei, but I lost my temper after drinking and was punished by Your Majesty. I came to the Imperial Ancestral Temple to kneel down and meditate on my mistakes..."

The member of the royal family suddenly laughed: "I heard from Qu Bing that when you came here in the morning, you didn't have any water or rice? You must be hungry, right?"

Li Huan recalled what Zhang Qian said, nodded and said: "I'm hungry..."

"Qu Bing asked me to quietly bring you some food. Look..."

"How dare you!" Li Huan's eyes widened with anger, and his hair and beard were bulging: "How dare you bring food into the Ancestral Temple and desecrate such a sacred place!"

The young man hesitated: "Don't be so loud, it's not good to disturb the people outside... Besides, Qu Bing and I are good brothers.

Aren’t you also good brothers with Qu Bing?
Then we are all the same good brothers! "

Li Huan's voice was stern: "If you withdraw now, I won't care. If you dare to speak dirty words again, don't blame me for being unkind!"

"Hey! Junhou, why are you doing this? Who will come in this place? You and I will have a great meal and clean up..."

"I am so angry! I am deeply favored by the Emperor and highly valued by His Majesty. How can I allow you to be so presumptuous!"

Li Huan grabbed the handsome young man by the collar, raised his hand and slapped him hard.

However, just when his hand was about to slap the young man's face, a satisfied smile appeared on the young man's face.

Li Huan also suddenly felt that the hand he fanned out was tightly grasped by an iron hand with infinite power, unable to move at all.

He suddenly looked back and saw that the person grabbing his wrist was Wei Qing.

Chariot general Wei Qing?

Li Huan's scalp went numb instantly!

Then - who is this young man? ! !

(End of this chapter)