For Wang Yan, moving to Xijing to stay behind is an unexpected recovery of his career and a new year. The political turmoil two years ago, in order to protect himself, acted excessively and touched the emperor's brow.

In the end, although under Zhao Hui's adjustment, the matter was resolved and ended peacefully, the emperor did not pursue it, and Wang Jingchong also died at the hands of the jailers. However, for Wang Yan, it was still a huge setback in his military and political career, Jinzhou Jiedu was lost, and the title was reduced to Tenghou, and he only received the false title of General Zuo Yu Lin Wei, and he had no real power in his hands, so he recuperated in Tokyo.

Of course, after two years of reflection, Wang Yan also completely recalled how he made a taboo in the first place. No matter how rampant Wang Jingchong is, he is an envoy of the Son of Heaven, and it is a big crime for him to dare to transfer troops to surround the pavilion post and monitor the Wude camp. If it is serious, it is a rebellion.

Originally, Wang Yan thought that this would be the end of his old age, living in Tokyo and being mediocre until death. After all, he is sixty-five years old, he is not young, and he has a criminal record, and the Son of Heaven likes to use his prime, and most of the people who occupy the court now are "young people" like Fan Zhen, Wei Renpu, and Xue Juzheng.

However, a letter of appointment interrupted his ease of teasing Sun. Before coming to Luoyang to take office, the emperor summoned Wang Yan into the palace to have a meal together, judging from Liu Chengyou's tone, he had the purpose of appeasing people's hearts.

Looking at today's Han world, the feudal towns have ended, and the festivals have been eliminated one after another, and they have been dismissed and taken over by the imperial court one after another, but the people who have been retained in the central and local governments are a minority after all.

Fu Yanqing and Zhe Congruan can't compare, they are relatives of the emperor and the country, and there are people in the harem. Those who hold real power like Guo Wei, An Xianqi, Wang Jing, and Yao Yuanfu belong to a minority, and more are similar to Wang Yan, or give a false title, or directly distribute some money and Lu Su to be raised.

Therefore, among the ministers of the Han Dynasty, there was a lot of resentment. Of course, the use of a Wang Yan is far from the extent of dissipating resentment, but only shows an attitude.

Moreover, the country also needs some old ministers and nobles, which Liu Chengyou knows very well. In the appointment of old ministers such as Guo Wei, An Xianqi, Yao Yuanfu, and Shi Hongzhao, regardless of military and political affairs, the results are very good.

And this time, considering Wang Yan, it is true, the old ministers and generals of the Han Dynasty in the past two years have withered too much. In just seven years of Qianyou, He Fujin and Feng Dao died, and the capable and prestigious generals such as Ruan, Shi Kuangyi, Zhao Hui, and Liu Ci were all sick.

In contrast, Wang Yan's body is very tough, he can eat meat and drink, ride horses and shoot arrows, so Wang Yan, who has lived in Kaifeng for two years, was activated.

Before leaving Beijing, Liu Chengyou told Wang Yan, emphasizing the status of Luoyang and letting him govern well. There are three main points, the development of agriculture, the law and the law, and the restraint of the powerful. However, after arriving in Luoyang, he found that his predecessor Jing Fan had done a good job, and there was not much room for him to develop, and Xiao Gui Cao Sui was not his style......

Knowing the news that Hou Zhang and Xue Huairang came to the door, Wang Yan was not surprised, after all, since he arrived in Luo, the threshold of his left-behind mansion was about to be broken.

Staring at the famous post, after thinking about it for a while, Wang Yan ordered: "Lead the two to the flower hall in the back garden to serve tea!" ”

"Yes!"

Then he got up, exhaled heavily, and moved to the back garden. Xijing Left-behind Mansion, the scale is not small, the agency is complete, but because of the former Jingfan, there is less of the solemnity of the official mansion, everywhere is old, many damaged and flawed, and it has not been repaired.

There is a folk legend in Luoyang that Jing Zhijun is in office, repairing the city, repairing the warehouse, dredging the river, and digging the irrigation canal, but he is reluctant to spend some money and grain to renovate the government.

As far as Wang Yan is concerned, looking at those old brick decorations, he actually likes it. Although he does not have extravagant style, he is also a person with a good "face", and today's government does not reflect the majesty of the government.

In the flower hall, as soon as the three of them met, they were greeted with enthusiasm. Hou Zhang's posture was very low, and his face was full of smiles: "Prince, I haven't seen you for many years, but you still know me?" ”

Haha laughed, Wang Yan picked up Hou Zhang, who was salute, and said, "Brother Hou, this is going to torture me!" The love of the robe in the past, the righteousness of raising troops, how can you forget each other? ”

He greeted Xue Huairang again, and the three sat down. Speaking of which, at the beginning, Zhao Hui, Wang Yan, and Hou Zhang raised troops against Liao, and Hou Zhang was the boss, but their respective encounters were very different.

"I haven't seen him for many years, but Brother Hou is getting richer and richer, and he enjoys wealth and prosperity, which is enviable!" Looking at Hou Zhang, Wang Yan said.

Hou Zhang smiled so much that the fat on his face trembled, touched his poop and belly, and said: "I don't dare to talk about wealth, but I have a lot of fat on my body!" ”

"It's still Brother Wang, and the style is still the same!" Hou Zhang said with emotion.

"This time the prince stayed in Xijing, I heard it, and we were all happy, and I came to congratulate him!" Xue Huairang is not familiar with Wang Yan, so he should be polite.

Hearing this, Wang Yan sighed: "The old decay of the sixtieth year, should have been raised, to be left to be wooden, fortunately thanks to His Majesty's attention, with Luoyang trust, the heavy responsibility is on the shoulders, such as a thousand jun, I am afraid of disappointing His Majesty's trust, and hurting the health of the people of Luoyang!" ”

"Brother Wang is too modest, with your ability, although Luoyang is big, it will be safe!" Hou Zhangdao.

After looking at Hou Zhang's eyes, Wang Yan, who had been reserved, finally took the initiative to ask: "Brother Hou, how have you been all these years, looking at your clothing and bearing, you can know that you are rich!" ”

Hou Zhang waved his hand again and again: "Luoyang is rich and rich, how much!" In terms of buying and selling, I can't compare to those businessmen, although I have purchased some properties, I just talk about supporting my family! ”

"Brother Hou's words are called Guo Qian!" Wang Yan laughed, said, and beckoned the two to drink tea.

Hou Zhang said: "The tea is bland, what is there to drink, can you ask for a glass of wine from the house?" ”

"Why not!" Wang Yan raised his eyebrows, waved his hand, and ordered: "Come here, prepare a wine banquet!" ”

didn't wait too long, the table was set up, the ingredients for wine brewing were placed, several prostitutes waited beside them, barbecued meat and poured wine, and the atmosphere became more harmonious. After a few toasts to each other, Hou Zhang couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "At the beginning in Shaanzhou, the three of us killed Liao generals, raised the banner of righteousness, ate wine and meat together, and those days are still vivid in my mind!" ”

Probably old and amorous, listening to his words, Wang Yan was touched, smiled, and took the initiative to toast.

It should be that the atmosphere is almost over, Xue Huairang greeted, got up and took a beautiful wooden coffin from the servant, and handed it to Wang Yan with his own hands.

Seeing this, Wang Yan's brows suddenly froze: "What does this mean?" ”

After drinking some wine, Xue Huairang grinned and said with a smile: "I heard that the prince should be strong and strong, and the new concubine will not be congratulated in the next time, this pair of jade ornaments should be used as a congratulatory gift, and I hope to smile!" ”

When I opened the wooden box, I saw a pair of crystal colored dragon and phoenix jade pendants, with a few smart yellow lines between the carvings, which were obviously the best.

That's right, don't look at Wang Yan is almost sixty-five, he still has a gun, a horse, and a gallop on the couch. Before he was ordered to come to Luoyang, he married a concubine, and she was still a singer from Jiangnan.

However, at this time, hearing Xue Huairang say this, taking this matter as a gift, Wang Yan was unhappy in his heart, and his face was a little unbearable. smiled reservedly and said lightly: "This kind of kindness, the old man understands it, but I have just arrived in Luoyang, and I really dare not accept this gift!" ”

was rejected by Wang Yan, Xue Huairang was suddenly unhappy, the smile on his face condensed, and a trace of anger flashed in his old eyes. Ben is not a good-tempered person, but at this time, holding the gift box, he felt even more embarrassed, and he had the urge to smash it.

Seeing this, Hou Zhang got up and stepped forward, calmed Xue Huairang, and said to Wang Yan: "A few days ago, I got a new horse, which is quite strong, and I am with you today, Brother Wang is interested in appreciating it?" ”

Listening to Hou Zhang's words, either to give face, or to be really interested, Wang Yan also took advantage of the situation. The three of them got up and went to the stables of the government.

Under the winter sun, on the side of the racecourse, there were many sentry posts, Hou Zhang and Xue Huairang stood on the side, watching Wang Yan gallop on horseback.

Wang Yan was really happy to see the hunting and saw the good horse of the horse, so he was a little excited, put on the harness, changed into a strong suit, and ran in the field with the help of wine.

After more than a dozen laps, he dismounted and landed, and his old face was still full of excitement. Hou Zhang greeted him and asked, "How?" ”

"What a horse!" Wang Yan stroked the horse's mane lovingly and said with emotion.

"BMW gives heroes, the prince is a hero, why don't you accept it?" Hou Zhang said.

In fact, Hou Zhang proposed to appreciate the horse, Wang Yan understood what he meant, and when he heard him say it, looking at this pure color snow horse, a little emotion flashed in his eyes.

However, after hesitation, he still sighed: "I don't dare to call myself a hero, and now it is even more useless. It's a pity to stay with me. Brother Hou should find another hero, and then give it to the horse......"