After bidding farewell to Dongfang Shuo, Huo Guang rushed back to the Le Restaurant.
As for his words.
Huo Guang didn't dare to completely agree. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty might not necessarily be like Dongfang Shuo said?
Of course!
It's not entirely impossible.
Ever since the accident of Princess Pingyang's second husband, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che, no one has provided him with a place where he can have fun in peace.
This is why Wei Zifu has been able to hold the position of queen for so many years.
It is said that the new generation is better than the old generation.
But without newcomers, wouldn’t there be no opponents forever?
She doesn't even have a rival. If she still can't secure her position as queen, it can only be said that her moral character is questionable, like that of Chen Gillian.
Of course.
It is not that there are no opponents at all, and among them, Madam Gou Yi is one.
but...
This had to wait until Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty became an old man, Wei Zifu became an old woman, and the prince was almost grown up, then Mrs. Gou Yi would show up.
Think of this.
Huo Guang couldn't help but want to complain again. In his later years, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty actually married such a young Mrs. Gou Yi?
When he was done, he was taken away by others.
This is too much!
It's just that this is ancient times, and it is simply sick to judge the behavior of ancient people by modern people's moral standards.
Thinking of this, Huo Guang shook his head with a smile and said to himself: "It's not up to me to comment on the merits and demerits of five thousand years. Forget it, what are you thinking about? It's just a mediocre person."
After returning to Chang'anle.
Huo Guang, his parents and his brother's wife, his sister-in-law Sun Ying, had a happy dinner as a family.
The next day.
Huo Guang got up early because he wanted to send Huo Zhongru and his wife back to their hometown in Pingyang.
But when bidding farewell to the two elders, Huo Qubing was not seen. Even when the family had dinner last night, there was no sign of his brother Huo Qubing.
It's not that Huo Qubing won't come.
But the military affairs are busy.
With the war with the Huns in the north coming next year, even a man of genius like Huo Qubing would have to put all his energy into troop training and combat plan drills.
Those who are successful.
Most of them focus on doing one thing.
It is difficult to achieve anything if you are half-hearted.
Like the undefeated champion Hou Huo Qubing, he is extremely attentive to his work.
As for how focused?
Historical records record that hussar generals often forgot to eat because they were so absorbed in studying military matters, handling military affairs, etc.
certainly.
Things recorded in historical materials are not necessarily true.
For example, Sima Qian said in "Historical Records" that the hussar general was very good at eating. He had a lot of food, but he did not give it to his soldiers, so that the soldiers who followed him in the war were starved and emaciated.
certainly.
Is this Taishi Company's Ma Qian deliberately belittling the Wei and Huo families, or is it true?
No one knows.
As a person of later generations, it is really difficult to distinguish.
Huo Zhongru and his wife, who were going back to their hometown today, looked around and saw General Hussar coming to see us off, so they immediately asked, "Guang'er, won't your brother come to see us off?"
Huo Guang shook his head and said: "Dad, brother, he is busy with military affairs, and the news cannot reach his military camp. How come he is here!"
"or?"
"If you stay for two more days, maybe my brother will come back to visit you!"
Of course Huo Zhongru wanted to stay.
The city of Chang'an has good wine, good food, and good people. There are pretty beauties everywhere. In addition, it is extremely enjoyable to stay here, which is many times better than the small place in his hometown in Pingyang.
He, Huo Zhongru, really wanted to stay here.
But as soon as Mrs. Huo heard that her son wanted to keep the two of her, she immediately refused: "No, no, Guang'er, the chickens and pigs raised by my mother,
There are still people to take care of the vegetables in this place. How can we not go back? "
Pigs in the Han Dynasty were called pigs.
on the words.
It is usually written in small seal script such as "pig".
When Huo Guang heard Mrs. Huo's words, he immediately frowned and said, "Mom, don't you have slaves at home? With them taking care of you, what are you afraid of?"
However.
But Mrs. Huo grabbed Huo Zhongru's ear and said, "It's not because of your father. I'm afraid that if he stays in Chang'an, he won't be able to sew his mouth, and he will cause some trouble to you two brothers!"
Huo Zhongru blushed immediately, knocked off his wife's hand, and said, "Madam, what are you doing? Guang'er and his daughter-in-law are here!"
However.
Sun Ying, who had a big belly, just smiled and said nothing.
But Huo Guang didn't save his father's face at all, and said: "Mom, how can you be afraid of this? It is clearly the women of all kinds on Chang'an Street who have fascinated my father's eyes. You I’m afraid that if I don’t take my father back with me, my soul will be taken away by then!”
What's the saying?
Full and warm, thinking and drinking.
People in wealthy places, if they eat too much and cannot vent their energy, will resort to sex.
Especially in the Han Dynasty, sexual matters were not very taboo.
look.
Royal figures such as Princess Guantao pampered their adopted sons openly, Dong Yan.
Those dignitaries in Chang'an City couldn't be any worse at playing.
Anyway!
The richer the place, the more decadent life is. This is inevitable for social development and driven by biological characteristics.
When Huo Zhongru heard his son talking about him like this, he immediately cursed: "You brat, you dare to say such rebellious things, be careful I'll beat you up!"
Huo Guang ran away immediately, not giving his father a chance to make a move.
This dad.
It's not easy or heavy.
Unlike my mother, when she spanks her son, she is always afraid of hurting her.
Mrs. Huo didn't pay attention to Huo Guang's words. She just glared at Huo Zhongru and his son and said, "Guang'er is still young and has no proper shape. You don't have the proper shape either? Humph!"
The words fell.
She looked at Sun Ying again and said softly: "You are pregnant, so you need to take care of yourself. But you should not sit or lie down for a long time. You should move around a little. It is good for yourself and the baby in your belly."
"Yes, I understand, Huo Niang!" Sun Ying replied with a smile.
As for why she called Mrs. Huo instead of calling her mother directly, but called her mother Huo?
the reason is simple.
Because that's what Huo Qubing shouted, so of course Sun Ying followed suit and shouted the same.
After one party said goodbye.
Huo Guang put the two elders on the carriage and did not stop until he left the city gate and watched the two elders leave.
When leaving.
Huo Guang could clearly feel the disappointment in his father Huo Zhongru's eyes.
I don't know whether it was because he didn't try to persuade him to stay, or because he didn't see Huo Qubing coming to see him off.
No matter how!
Anyway!
Huo Zhongru and his wife have left today.
Huo Guang also took care of his sister-in-law Sun Ying and returned here.
And after sending away the two elders.
Here, Le's restaurant can open again. The restaurant was closed for a few days due to the marriage of his brother Huo Qubing.
Nowadays, people can sing and dance again, and the guests naturally linger in the joy of Chang'an.
Huo Guang's money bag began to make money every day again.
Sun Ying looked at the things the singers were wearing that looked like trousers, and asked curiously: "Hey, those things on the legs of these singers in the restaurant, are they silk trousers? Silk material is inherently transparent. Body, why do you have to make it so thin?”
Clothes made of silk are particularly comfortable to wear.
But there is one feature that is not very good.
It's just too transparent.
Regarding Sun Ying's words, Huo Guang said lightly: "Sister-in-law, you don't understand, because that's what men are good at!"
Sun Ying immediately shook his head and said: "Nonsense, your brother is not good at this!"
To this.
Huo Guang could only shrug and said with a smile, "There's nothing I can do about it, who makes him my brother?"
Huo Qubing.
The champion of Emperor Wu's dynasty, a big shot in Chang'an who was born to be noble.
Such a man.
That means someone will step on the threshold when it comes to proposing marriage.
But Huo Qubing was not very interested in women. If not, he would not have died, leaving only one descendant.
The result is this descendant?
He died suddenly when he was only ten years old.
Look at those guys in the aristocratic circles of Chang'an City. Which one is not full of children and grandchildren, and a group of wives and concubines?
Even for a noble general like Wei Qing.
He also has three sons.
and.
After the death of his original wife, he also married Princess Pingyang. It's just that Princess Pingyang was already old at that time and had no children for him.
After the restaurant continues to open.
Life seems to be back on track.
The difference is that now Huo Guang no longer needs to go to the elementary school run by Mr. Dong and listen to Dong Zhongshu's lectures.
so.
There was a lot of time on weekdays, so I was busy with things in the restaurant, and then I took Yichun Houwei and his wife and his favorite Liu Lingling out of the city to go to the "Industrial Park" that I hadn't paid attention to for a long time.
This is where Qingfeng Xiangyin makes toilet paper.
As for why Huo Guang brought Liu Lingling, it was very simple. She was usually asked to do the docking work between Qingfeng Xiangyin Shop and the industrial park.
To deal with this matter today, I naturally have to bring her here.
I inspected the paper mill and found that everything was still the same.
After checking that there were no problems, Huo Guang took the initiative to tell the leading employees in the factory: "You have done a good job this year. In a few days, when you are free, I will invite all the employees in the factory to Let’s go to the city and have a nice meal.”
"Also, from today on, you are the director of this factory, and all matters, big and small, are under your control!"
"certainly."
"I'm just giving you a name. Don't use it to bully these people who live for sex."
Huo Guang had just been appointed as the director of the paper mill. When he heard Huo Guang's words, he immediately laughed and said, "How can I do that? I, Chen Guang, will not do this kind of bullying. Don't worry, Huo Yilang!"
"Yes." Huo Guang nodded, and then said the real purpose of his trip, "Director Chen, you have been making paper for more than a year, so you must be very skilled in your craft, right?"
When Chen Guang heard this, he patted his chest and promised, "Don't worry, Huo Yilang, I can make high-grade paper with the breeze seal even if I close my eyes!"
Premium paper.
Naturally, it refers to the napkins that came out later.
The ones before.
It's just toilet paper.
But that's not what Huo Guang was talking about. He shook his head and said, "Who said anything about high-grade paper? Director Chen, I'm here this time to ask you to use paper pulp to produce something new."
Say it.
Huo Guang took out a large piece of writing paper and handed it to Chen Guang.
Chen Guang is a rough man, and he was originally just a farmer. Even though I have been in this industrial area for a long time, I have some skills in flattery. But my mind is still straight, and I can't turn around.
Seeing the paper Huo Guang took out, he immediately asked: "Huo Yilang, do you want us to produce book paper and compete with the imperial court for business?"
Stealing business with the imperial court?
I’m afraid I’ll despise myself for living too long!
Huo Guang immediately shook his head and said, "What are you thinking, competing for business with the imperial court? I want you to see what is drawn on this paper."
A scolding!
Chen Guang then looked at what Huo Guang had drawn on the paper and saw a long
One short and two stick-like figures.
only.
The round stick is solid, but the things painted on it are clearly hollow.
Chen Guang was puzzled and asked, "Huo Yilang, what is this?"
Huo Guang explained: "Cylinders made of paper. The long cylinder is wider than the short cylinder. It cannot be too thin, nor too thick, nor too wide. It should be just enough to fit the short cylinder into it without crowding. Turn it upside down. It won’t fall.”
After listening to Huo Guang's introduction, Chen Guang immediately scratched his head and asked incomprehensibly: "Why did Huo Yilang build this? Is it useful?"
Huo Guang didn't bother to explain to Chen Guang and said directly: "You don't have to worry about what it is made for, you only need to be responsible for the production. Didn't you swear just now that you can make high-grade paper with your eyes closed?"
"Come."
"You will produce this for me later. It doesn't require much, just a batch of goods."
At this time, Chen Guang could only wipe the sweat from his forehead and said awkwardly: "Then Huo Yilang, let me try it!"
"Um."
Huo Guang nodded, then patted Chen Guang on the shoulder and said, "Let me tell you, if you are the factory director, your wages will be much higher than those of ordinary employees."
Chen Guang is a rough man and doesn't understand many things.
But when it comes to money!
Then he understood, and he immediately promised Huo Guang happily: "Don't worry, Huo Yilang, I, Chen Guang, will definitely make these paper tubes."
Huo Guang smiled slightly.
He was very satisfied with Chen Guang's performance.
really.
Everything that can be solved with money is nothing.
Later, after Huo Guang inspected what was going on in the factory, he came to the horse farm next to his paper factory and prepared to meet Dong Xun.
Recently.
The weather is getting cold again.
I wonder how Xiao Nizi is doing.
When they came to the place where the horses were raised, Huo Guang saw Dong Xun. She was still as thin and a little taller, but her height growth was obviously much less than that of Huo Guang.
Especially at Huo Guang's current age.
The growth in height has gradually taken off.
It is estimated that in two or three years, Huo Guang will be able to catch up with his elder brother Huo Qubing in height.
After all, Brother Champion is already over twenty years old and has children.
It's impossible to grow another one.
Isn't it just a matter of time before Huo Guang catches up with his brother in height?
After meeting Dong Xun.
Huo Guang scratched his head and asked, "Isn't the coat I gave you last year a little too small? I'll send you a new animal skin coat tomorrow!"
Dong Xun shook his head and said, "No, no, it was a bit too big last year, but it fits perfectly this year."
"Huo Guang, it's not easy for you to make money in the city."
"Don't spend too much money on me."
Making money is indeed not easy.
The main reason is that he earns too much and is easily missed by people in the court. Especially Your Majesty, Huo Guang is now afraid that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty will one day smash it as a piggy bank.
But then again.
Girls in ancient times were nice and knew how to feel sorry for men when they spent money.
Huo Guang smiled and touched Dong Xun's forehead and said, "It's just an animal skin jacket, it doesn't cost much."
"Walk."
"Call Dahei out and we'll ride."
However, Dong Xun lowered his head at this time and said with some disappointment: "Dahei was recruited by the racecourse officials and entered the military camp."
