Eastern Jin Dynasty: My powerful father

Chapter 191 Refuse to be a Chu minister

During the long night, the maid standing guard outside the wing couldn't remember how many times she had refilled the tea.

However, the two people's conversation continued unabated and they had no intention of leaving.

Huan Wen sighed:

"I heard that Xi'er always called Jing Lue sir, and I always thought that this was just a way for Xi'er to win over her subordinates, so I didn't take it seriously.

"I had a long talk with you today and I feel that I have benefited a lot."

With that said, Huan Wen extended an invitation to Wang Meng:

"I have lived in the south of the Yangtze River for a long time and have never seen anyone like you. I really want to get along with you day and night.

"If you are willing, sir, you might as well join Chu as a minister."

Unknowingly, Huan Wen also called Mr.

The switch from Huanxi's shogunate to Huan Wen's shogunate is not a matter of two masters, because the Huan family father and son share weal and woe and share weal and woe.

However, facing Huan Wen's warm invitation, Wang Meng declined:

"Thanks to Duke Chu's great love, Meng is very happy, but Duke Liang has entrusted me with a heavy responsibility, so how can Meng leave."

Huan Wen did not give up. He continued to persuade:

"Sir, if you come to Chu, I can also entrust you with state affairs. As for Xi'er, you don't have to worry about it. I have my own way to appease him."

Wang Meng was not moved at all, he shook his head and said:

"Mr. Chu doesn't know something. Mr. Liang entrusted me with teaching the prince. Wang really has no time to get away. I would like to ask Mr. Chu to take a closer look."

After hearing what he said, Huan Wen finally stopped insisting.

After all, as Aman's eldest grandson, the inheritance that Huan Wen and Huan Xi worked so hard for will be handed over to him.

For Chu and Liang, Aman's education issues were something that could not be ignored.

Huan Xi was away fighting all year round, so he really needed a great sage like Wang Meng to train Aman on his behalf.

Therefore, Huan Wen also understood that instead of forcing Wang Meng to enter Chu, it would be better to let him stay in Guanzhong.

“It’s hard to start a business, and it’s equally hard to stay in business.

"Emperor Wu (Sima Yan) swallowed Wu and finally unified it. However, his descendants were unfaithful and the clan was in turmoil, causing the mountains and rivers to be broken.

"Xi'er entrusted Aman to your husband. This is a sincere and wise move. I will ask you, sir, to teach Aman for my own good and not to lead him astray."

When Huan Wen spoke, his face was solemn, and he obviously spoke from the bottom of his heart.

Wang Meng bowed his head and said yes. Although he rejected Huan Wen's invitation, Wang Meng was still grateful for the trust and appreciation of the two generations of the Huan family.

The next day, August 13th, when Wang Meng left the wing, it was already bright.

After the Chu and Liang coalition forces joined forces, they were in no rush to go north. They had to rest in Xincheng County and wait for grain and grass to be transported from Nanyang County.

Wang Meng moved to Xincheng County, and it was impossible to transport grain and grass from Tongguan. Fortunately, Huan Wen had accumulated for seven years for the Northern Expedition and hoarded a large amount of grain in the rear, which was enough to supply Liang Jun's needs.

At the same time, Sima Xingnan, Xie Daoyun and others finally arrived in Guzang before the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Outside Guzang City, Huan Xi has been looking at it for a long time.

Even though the barbarians from all tribes rushed to offer beautiful women to Huan Xi after arriving in Guzang, they could not dispel his longing for his family.

Because there were too many tribes coming to join the alliance, Huan Xi specially sent Deng Xia and 5,000 cavalry to Jincheng County to meet them, just because he was worried that his family would be in danger on the way.

The Jingguan outside the city has been removed, and he did not want to scare his wife, concubines, and children.

Just as Huan Xi was looking forward to it, a goshawk flew across the sky and circled above his head. Amidst the sharp hawk's cry, a cavalry appeared in Huan Xi's field of vision.

Aman sat in the carriage, leaning against the window, looking enviously at his uncle riding on horseback not far away.

He also wanted to ride a horse, which he felt was very majestic, but in the end, his grandmother stopped him because he was too young.

Even with Deng Xia holding Aman, Sima Xingnan didn't feel safe. After all, not everyone is like Liu Ying. When Liu Bang was chased by Xiang Yu, Liu Ying was kicked off the speeding carriage several times by Liu Bang at a young age, but she actually did not fall to death.

The team moved forward, getting closer to the city gate. Aman stretched his head out of the car window and could clearly see Huan Xi standing outside the city gate, surrounded by his guards. He stretched out his little hand and waved and shouted:

"Grandpa! Grandpa!"

When Sima Xingnan heard Aman shouting, he quickly stuck his head out of the window on the other side, and he saw the son he longed for.

Huan Xi had already grown a short beard. Seeing his current appearance, Sima Xingnan couldn't help but sigh. The Huan Xi in her memory was still the young boy he was before.

The carriage stopped in front of Huan Xi. Aman eagerly got out and saluted:

"Grandma! The child wishes to say hello to Grandpa!"

Huan Xi showed a long-lost smile and stepped forward to hold Aman in his arms:

"I heard that it was you who encouraged grandma. How about it? Did you have a lot of fun along the way?"

Xie Daoyun had already mentioned Aman's intelligence to Huan Xi in his letters at home, and Huan Xi was naturally happy.

Throughout the ages, there has never been a shortage of child prodigies. Kong Rong was given a pear at the age of four, Cao Chong was an elephant at the age of five, and Yang Zhao was praised by his grandfather Yang Jian for his elderlike style at the age of three.

Of course, intelligence in childhood still needs the guidance of good education.

Just when Aman was about to answer his father's question, Sima Xingnan opened the curtain and retorted:

"Xi'er, don't talk nonsense. My mother has traveled thousands of miles to visit you. How could she be instigated by Aman!"

Huan Xi put Aman down, bowed to Sima Xingnan on the carriage, and then said with a smile:

"The mother cares about her child, and the child misses her day and night, hoping to see her mother again."

Sima Xingnan was happy in his heart, but he still said with a straight face:

"If I really thought about it day and night, why wouldn't I have gone south to visit my relatives for several years?"

Huan Xi said helplessly:

"The situation in the north is tense, and the children really can't escape."

Sima Xingnan didn't really blame him. After all, Huan Xi, his wife and children were often away from each other, so there was no time to go to Jingzhou to pay him a visit.

"Okay, don't block the convoy entering the city. Ling Jiang is on the carriage behind. You go find her and slowly reminisce with her on the carriage."

Huan Xi said goodbye with a smile, and Aman wanted to follow, but was called back by Sima Xingnan:

"The couple reunited after a long absence. You are going to join in the fun. Come, sit back in grandma's carriage."

Aman had no choice but to flatten his mouth and let the slaves carry him up, as if he had suffered a great injustice, which made Sima Xingnan laugh.

Huan Xi came to Xie Daoyun's carriage through Xie Xuan's guidance.

When he opened the curtain, he saw his wife, whom he had not seen for a long time, and the sweet baby in her arms.

The carriage started slowly, and the couple was the only one left cuddling together in the carriage. As for the sweet baby, it had already been sent to the wet nurse to take care of.

Huan Xi held Xie Daoyun's hand and said sincerely:

"I am alone in a foreign land. I thought no one would spend the holiday with me, but I didn't expect you to come.

“If you ask yourself, I am naturally happy.

"It's just a long journey. Thank you for your hard work."

Xie Daoyun shook his head and said:

"It's really hard work for your husband to fight in all directions."

　The next chapter is at three o'clock in the morning, so don't wait.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)