In the main hall of the county government office, Huo Zhongru's emotions were complicated, including joy, shock, shame, and even a little fear.
"Son, she...did she ever hate me?" Huo Zhongru mumbled.
Huo Qubing: "My mother is very good, but I haven't come to visit her in these years, so she lacks filial piety."
The simple exchange between the two made their relationship very clear.
Really... he is my brother, and the champion is my brother... Huo Guang's eyes shone, and he felt that the pores all over his body were relaxing, and he felt so good from head to toe.
Not only Huo Zhongru and his son were emotional.
Even the county magistrate Li Chang on the side was a little dizzy.
Li Chang's eyes widened and he looked at Huo Zhongru with no control over his expression. He was filled with envy and almost had sparks in his eyes.
I used to feel that Huo Qubing and the Huo father and son were at least somewhat related.
I never expected them to be father and son.
...If you reach the sky in one step, you won't be replaced by a prefect... Li Chang thought.
Du Ji, the governor of Hedong, stood aside.
His city was much deeper than Li Chang's, but he also felt his heart beating faster and couldn't help but glance at Huo Zhongru and his son.
Huo Zhongru was reviewing Huo Qubing: "I have never fulfilled my responsibilities as a father in the past, and I am really ashamed..."
"It's okay not to mention the past." Huo Qubing said.
Huo Zhongru had the psychological quality of a senior scumbag, so he took advantage of the situation and said, "It's the power of heaven that I can trust the general."
It means that many things are hindered by the power of heaven and are caused by a combination of circumstances.
Let's take advantage of the situation to reveal all the past events and summarize them in one sentence.
Several people sat down again.
After talking, Huo Zhongru learned about some of the changes from that year to the present.
Wei and Huo, the two generals of the dynasty, were the pillars of the army and had reached the highest level of elegance.
After the relationship got closer, Huo Zhongru asked Huo Guang to formally meet Huo Qubing.
Huo Guang held the corners of his clothes with both hands, bowed down and bowed, saying, "Zimeng has met my brother!"
Huo Qubing accepted the greeting calmly, and after Huo Guang stood up, he asked, "What are you going to do with these people you have caught during the past two days?"
Huo Guang said: "You should obey your brother's instructions. How to deal with it is up to you."
Huo Qubing said: "You are wrong. It is not up to me to decide, but to follow the law. You must remember that the law is great and cannot be overstepped."
He was taking the opportunity to teach Huo Guang.
Now that he has decided to bring Huo Guang to Chang'an, some things must be planted early to prevent him from going astray in the future.
We need to let him know that the National People's Congress does not obey the law, especially when working in the center of the court, and he must abide by the rules.
Huo Qubing changed the topic and said: "I said before that if you do well, you will be rewarded. I will return to Chang'an soon. Will you go with me to Chang'an to gain more knowledge?"
Huo Guang was too willing.
This is equivalent to the feeling of suddenly moving from a local county to the capital city.
Huo Guang had long wanted to go out and have a look, and said loudly: "Brother, I can't ask for more love.
When I heard that my father and mother agreed, I went with my brother. I will be grateful to my brother for taking care of me in the future. "
Huo Zhongru opened his mouth, feeling that his father was not taken seriously at all.
The brothers settled the matter without asking for his opinion.
After Huo and his son stayed for a while, they heard reports one after another from outside the door that someone was visiting and asked to see the champion.
However, Huo Qubing came to Hedong County for a few days, and the news spread like wildfire.
There are many clansmen in Hedong County who are officials in the court, and many of them came to visit them after hearing the news.
The two men chatted with Huo Qubing for a while and then left the county government office.
As soon as they came out of the main hall, the two men looked at each other and could see the joy in each other's eyes.
Huo Qubing ignored the visitors here. After the Huo family and his son left, he went to the backyard of the county government where he temporarily lived.
The afternoon sun fell, and Liu Qing was wearing an apricot yellow dress, decorated with a ring, her temples held high, and her pretty face was as beautiful as jade, with delicate and flawless facial features.
"Qing'er, I'm going to Huo's house later. I can't make it in time today. We'll set off back to Chang'an tomorrow," Huo Qubing said.
Liu Qing turned his head and looked over: "When your husband goes to the Huo family, I should go with you, so as not to lack etiquette. After all, he is your biological father."
…
Li Shi has always felt something is wrong these days.
My son Huo Guang and my husband Huo Zhongru were very busy these days. When I asked them, they didn't tell me what was going on.
The two left early in the morning and still did not return in the afternoon.
Seeing that it was past the usual time for the county government to dismiss its duties, Mrs. Li finally heard something happening in the outer courtyard.
When she came out of the central hall, she saw that her son Huo Guang had lost all his usual poise, his steps were windy, and he seemed eager to somersault forward.
Huo Zhongru also walked briskly, and his sleeves swung wider than usual.
Looking further back, the county magistrate in official robes came to the Huo family with the two of them.
Mrs. Li hurriedly paid tribute to the county magistrate.
"Mom!"
Huo Guang took three steps and two steps at a time, and came closer: "Get ready quickly, my brother is coming to visit the house later."
"When did you have a brother?" Li asked in shock.
Huo Guang also has a sister in his family who is married and has no brothers.
Huo Guang said seriously: "A few days ago, an official document was announced to the world, saying that the champion prince repeatedly defeated the Xiongnu, expanded the territory thousands of miles, and set a precedent in ancient times.
When my father came back, he said that the surname of the champion was also Huo. My Huo family was born in a glorious family. Did my mother still remember it? "
When Mrs. Li nodded blankly, she saw County Magistrate Li on the side, saluting the wife of an official:
"Congratulations, congratulations. When the doctor of the court returns to his clan and recognizes his relatives, we, Pingyang County, are all under his shadow. It is really a great joy."
Mrs. Li turned to look at her husband and then at her son.
Huo Guang said: "Mom, don't you understand yet? Champion Hou is my elder brother, I am Champion Hou's younger brother, and my father is also his biological father."
"Mr. Zhongling will be here later. I'll ask if there is anything you need at home. Just tell me and I will arrange it." Magistrate Li said.
Li Shiru was in her dream and looked at Huo Zhongru blankly: "Do you have any heirs outside...?"
Huo Zhongru said awkwardly: "In my early years, I did some running around in Pingyang Marquis Mansion. After staying there for a while, I had an encounter with a woman...
The details will be discussed with you in the future. Today I found out that I have a son, which surprised me. "
After a pause, he unconsciously felt proud: "My... boy is the one who defeated the Huns many times. He is a great general in the current dynasty and is the leader of all armies."
…
On the carriage coming from the county government to the east of the city, Liu Qing held Huo Qubing's arm: "Husband, we are here to meet your biological father. Do we need to make some preparations?"
Huo Qubing said: "You have sent your attendants out to run around and be busy these days. What have you been doing?"
Liu Qingdao: "You don't have to worry about some things. As a wife, I naturally have to be prepared. When I go to see my biological father for the first time, do I have to be empty-handed?"
And when you come, you will take away the children and heirs, so we must show some kind of expression. "
Huo Qubing was right when he thought about it. It was rare for Liu Qing to consider him everywhere. He took her waist, squeezed it casually, and said with a smile: "When I get back, I will dedicate myself to my husband and please His Highness as a thank you."
"I don't care about this." Liu Qing's face was delicate.
While talking, we arrived at Huo Mansion.
The two got out of the car and were greeted by the Huo family and Magistrate Li at the door.
Li Shi secretly looked around and saw a young man who was guarded by the imperial guards. The woman next to him was magnificent and indescribably beautiful. She thought to herself that this was the son of her husband, who was the champion of the dynasty. The two of them really looked a bit alike...
Logically speaking, given Li's identity, his relationship with Huo Qubing would be complicated, and his emotions should also be complicated.
But when the class gap is so big that even those who need to look up are still out of reach, all negative emotions will be suppressed by this gap and cease to exist.
Li's heart was filled with only palpitations and awe.
More importantly, he was thinking about the future of his son Huo Guang, with a desire to please.
The two parties introduced their identities to each other. Everyone in the Huo family knew that they were the princess of the dynasty. They were frightened and wanted to kowtow and salute, but Liu Qing stopped them.
A group of people entered Huo's house and chatted for a while.
Before Liu Qing left, he silently placed a pile of land deeds, land deeds and other items on the table.
This is what she has collected in recent days.
Two houses, shops and some fields in Pingyang County.
In history, Huo Qubing, after meeting his biological father, purchased a field for him, hired servants, and provided him with adequate food and clothing, and then took Huo Guang to Chang'an to train him.
Huo Qubing said: "I have never fulfilled my filial piety in the past, and my family has lacked care. I will leave some small things for you."
"I will leave back to Chang'an tomorrow."
"Let Huo Guang stay at home for a few days. I will leave some manpower behind to take him to Chang'an to meet me in the future."
Huo Guang interjected from the side: "Chang'an is not very far from Pingyang. I don't dare to ask my brother to specially order someone to wait for me. I can just go back to Chang'an with my brother tomorrow."
When I have free time in the future, I will go back to Pingyang to visit my parents. "
The opportunity in front of us is rare. Even if we are reluctant to be parents, we will not hinder our children's future.
Li and Huo Zhongru both nodded in agreement.
It was getting late, so Huo Qubing took leave from his house.
The next day, morning.
The county magistrate Li Chang and the prefect Du Ji all came to see him off outside the city.
Huo Guang said goodbye to his parents and rode with Huo Qubing's team.
Using a magical marching technique, they hurriedly traveled hundreds of miles and returned to Chang'an at noon.
Huo Guang was barely able to ride a horse, and he was carried along by the marching plan. His face was a little pale, but he was more excited.
At noon, the sun is high.
Huo Qubing poked his head out of the car and asked Huo Guang, who was riding the horse, "Is there anything you want to do or are interested in doing?"
Huo Guang was prepared and said: "I am willing to listen to my brother's orders. But when it comes to what I want to do, I have been studying since I was a child. I learned Confucianism for my first education, and I feel that I am slightly better than my peers."
What Huo Guang did in history also corresponded to the essence of Confucianism.
After the carriage and horses entered Chang'an, Huo Guang further realized the amazing power of his elder brother.
Starting from the city gate, there are forbidden troops who do not need to be ordered. They are responsible for opening the road along the way into the city. Cars and horses keep out of the way along the way. Many seemingly prominent teams have to take the initiative to step aside when they encounter their cars.
When he arrived at the Hou Mansion, Huo Guang was even more stunned.
The Hou Mansion is adjacent to Weiyang Palace, and there is an endless stream of visitors in front of the door.
The palace is so big and the courtyard is deep and almost boundless. If you don't know the way, you might get lost when you first enter.
Before Huo Qubing returned to his residence, he had sent his soldiers and quickly went to make an appointment with Dong Zhongshu.
After a while, Dong Zhongshu came to the house in person.
Huo Qubing bluntly said that he wanted Huo Guang to study with Dong Zhongshu.
Not only was Huo Guang happy to meet the famous teacher, Dong Zhongshu was also very happy.
The younger brother of Champion Hou, this disciple can be accepted...
The old master looked reserved on the surface, stroking his beard and said: "Early on, I said that I would no longer accept direct disciples. In recent years, people from the clan have come to visit me, but I have also declined..."
Then the conversation changed: "However, Huo Hou has made great contributions to the country and the country, so it is rare for me to say anything, so I can't refuse.
Forget it, just accept another closed disciple. "
Huo Guang saluted and recognized his master.
A banquet was scheduled to be held the next day to celebrate, and Dong Zhongshu was invited to the banquet.
Later, Huo Guang returned to Taixue with Dong Zhongshu and settled down in Chang'an.
This powerful official who became famous in later generations and took charge of the succession of emperors began a new stage of his life.
In the Hou Mansion, Huo Qubing stood by the window and looked into the distance.
Huo Guang came to Chang'an and it would be interesting to train and train this younger brother.
In addition, some things can also start to be accelerated.
Return to Chang'an.
Huo Qubing received many good news from the Western Regions one after another.
Several small countries that were previously unwilling to enter the Han Dynasty followed the other countries in the Western Regions and agreed to enter the Han Dynasty.
The fate of the Han Dynasty is increasing day by day.
The emperor is preparing to hold a Zen ceremony, which is already under preparation.
When he learned that Huo Qubing had returned from an outing, the emperor summoned him to the palace.
Towards evening, Huo Qubing came to the palace: "Your Majesty!"
