Chapter 233: Plains Palace
Taking advantage of the report of the coachman outside the carriage, Liu Xian suddenly regained his clarity, and quickly struggled to raise his head from the arms of the horse nobleman.
"Uncle...... I, I'm really not a kid anymore, I've come all this way, and this little bit of cold is really nothing. So...... I really don't have to treat me like a child anymore. ”
Liu Xian's face was red at this time, as if congested.
She doesn't want to be treated as a weak child by her aunt like this in the future, and she tries her best to explain that she is not a child.
Liu Xian didn't refuse this uncle's love for him, but Liu Xian felt a little unbearable with such a pro-Ni care.
"You stupid child, in my uncle's heart, you are just a child. What do you think? Is it warm? This time when you come to Uncle Niang, don't go, stay well, and spend a Spring Festival with Uncle Niang, after so many years, Uncle Niang has never been so happy and down-to-earth. After our Liu family has it, my aunt is more at ease than anything else. ”
Ma Guiren was still holding Liu Xian's face with a heartache.
"Well, let's talk about these at the house, uncle, the county magistrate is here." Liu Xian held Ma Guiren's hands, moved them gently, and quickly sat farther away, widening a little distance from Ma Guiren.
"Hmph, this Zhao County Order, what is he doing here?" Ma Guiren withdrew his hand, sat up a little straighter, and said with a displeased expression: "Liwu County itself is the fief of our Plains Palace, and this county order should have been appointed and assigned by our Plains Palace, but in the past ten years, there is only one woman in the Plains Palace, and you can only maintain the interior of the Plains Palace, but you can't take care of some foreign affairs. Therefore, the county orders for more than ten years have been appointed by the government above. Usually, we have violated the yang and yin of our plain palace, and we have always come to deduct three or four deductions from the land rent tax that originally belonged to our plain palace, and often refuse to pay. ”
"And now?" Liu Xian listened silently.
These Liu Xian can naturally be imagined, there is only Ma Guiren in the Plains Palace, although she has a noble name, but when it comes to some foreign affairs, she is not easy to deal with. The most obvious thing is that when the plain royal palace collects taxes every year, it will definitely be manipulated and corrupted under various pretexts.
Liu Xian could also hear that Ma Guiren did not like the county order of Liwu County very well.
Having said that, in the last years of the Han Dynasty, in the entire Han Dynasty, which local county order was not greedy?
"Now? Now that this noble man is back, he came to ask for money and food, and he also wanted this noble person to recommend him and get promoted. Ma Guiren said with some sarcasm: "So, as long as it is a matter of this nobleman, he will definitely have to come and pat himself." ”
"Uncle Niang, in this way, I'm afraid this Zhao County Order is not very simple, don't be confused by his appearance." Liu Xian was a little dignified to Ma Gui.
"Oh? What's not simple about this Zhao County Order? If you dare to be disrespectful to this nobleman, then you will remove his official. Ma Guiren said disapprerovingly.
Liu Xian closed his mouth and said no more, at this time, there was a sound outside the carriage.
Liu Xian came here, although he has not yet come into contact with this Zhao County Order, but he was able to save his life in the Yellow Turban Riot, and until now, he can still have a strong control over the entire county, and there are so many people in his hands, such a person will be a simple character? To put it mildly, Liu Xian felt that Ma Guiren was now in Liwu County, in fact, he still had to be controlled by this county order, and if it was not good, even if he robbed the Plains Palace, no one would help him. If he really said that he would remove his officials, he would also have a way to keep his power.
This Liwu County is no longer under the control of this uncle, in fact, I am afraid that it has not been under the control of this aunt for more than ten years. She is only in the name of wealth and nobility, and she is superficially respected by them.
Of course, Ma Guiren would not be in any danger in Liwu County, because they didn't dare to touch her. If the nobles are moved, the court will definitely have to ask for an explanation. There are only some women left in the Han family of the first emperor, if the big Han can't accommodate these women? Today's emperor is just for a reputation, and he will definitely let those who have moved the horse nobles to accompany the funeral.
I am afraid that everyone in the world understands these truths, so Ma Guicai will live well.
"Can the horse nobleman be in the carriage? Xiaguan Zhao Ye asked to see him. ”
There was a sound of talking outside the carriage.
"Is it Zhao County? Mrs. Ben has already sent someone to make it clear to you, it is Mrs. Ben's newly recognized son who came to visit Mrs. Ben, there are a lot of people coming, I will arrange it, and there is no need for Zhao County to ask. ”
"No, Xia Guan just wants to verify, after all, this world is not safe, the righteous son of the nobleman...... There are a lot of people here, so in case something happens......"
"Mrs. Ben said, there is something Mrs. Ben is responsible for, when did the affairs of the Plains Mansion interfere with your county order? Is this Liwu County still not the fief of the Plains Palace? Is it Mrs. Ben who has the final say, or is it you, the county magistrate, who has the final say? ”
"Heh, naturally you have the final say...... Well, the lower officials are bothered. ”
"Let's go back if it's okay, I took the righteous son and went back to the palace first." Ma Guiren said impatiently.
Liu Xian wanted to get off the carriage to meet this Zhao County Order, but when he heard what Ma Guiren said, he kept silent.
However, Liu Xian still took a look at a small slit through the carriage window.
This Zhao Ye Zhao County Commander is a tall and thin middle-aged man with a mustache and a pair of shining eyes, it looks like he is acting very respectfully outside the carriage, but the eyeballs are aimed at randomly.
Liu Xian saw that Ma Guiren didn't even show his face, and spoke to him through the carriage, and he said it extremely unkindly, and a trace of coldness flashed on the face of this Zhao County Order.
Liu Xian just glanced at it and didn't let him notice it, but just this glance, Liu Xian knew that this Zhao County Order was really not simple. You'll have to be careful with him in the future.
Ma Guiren took Liu Xian into the city strongly, and the rest of the people and horses also entered the city one after another.
The Zhao county commander did not go back, but went to the city tower to discuss something with the county lieutenant. That night, they secretly mobilized hundreds of government mansions and lurked around the area where Liu Xian's caravan was located.
It can be seen that this Zhao County Commander is still not very at ease with this caravan and is secretly monitoring.
These naturally couldn't hide from Huang Zhong, but they didn't pay attention to those officers and soldiers.
The caravan is only a business, not to fight with those officers and soldiers, and it is understandable that others see that the caravan is outnumbered and powerful, and it is necessary to take certain precautions.
Naturally, Huang Zhong was not too worried that he would be opened to the eyes of these officers and soldiers and would detain and rob these goods. If they really do that, then they will be tantamount to thieves, and Huang Zhong will naturally not care about their identity as officers and soldiers, and he can completely fight back against them.
The Plains Mansion is much larger and more magnificent than the Liu Mansion.
The palace is located in the north of Liwu County, covering a huge area, it can be said that almost the entire corner of the north of the city is the residence of the plain palace.
In fact, this Liwu county town was also built because of the plain palace, and it really prospered.
If there are still people in the Plains Palace, then it is indeed equivalent to the master of the Plains Palace.
Of course, not anymore.
When he arrived at the Plains Palace, Ma Guiren pulled Liu Xian and was about to go to the back mansion.
"Xian'er, Uncle Niang has already made delicious food, and after Uncle Niang returned to the palace, she asked people to tidy up a garden in the backyard, which is specially for you to live in. It is connected to the aunt's residence. Take you to eat before you go to see the accommodation. ”
"Uncle, wait a minute, there are still people."
Liu Xian asked Ma Guiren to wait.
"Oh?"
"Xiaojing told you that my mother picked it up since she was a child, which is equivalent to my sister, so let her call you mother in the future. I brought her with me this time, I wanted her to stay with you for a while, and let her accompany her. ”
Liu Xian told Ma Guiren about Xiaojing's desire to stay with her.
"In addition, I have a brother, well, the son of Huang Zhong, Huang Zhong is the most powerful general under my current command, known as the God of Arrows. The safety of my caravan depends on him to help me protect it. This brother has some health problems, and I am about to treat him, so I have to take him with me. There is also Huang Wudie, who is Huang Zhong's daughter. Then there is Zheng Feng and Uncle Zheng, Uncle Zheng is the guard sent by my father to my mother's side, protecting my mother and mother for more than ten or twenty years, and he is loyal. It's like a loved one. ”
Liu Xian told Ma Guiren about the relationship between the people around him in one breath.
These people, when Ma Guiren was in Liulin Village last time, she actually knew them all, and she knew more or less that these were the more important people around Liu Xian.
Now that Liu Xian is talking to her about these solemnly, Ma Guiren also understands in his heart, knowing that these are the people Liu Xian values in his heart, so she naturally can't slack off.
After waiting for a while, Huang Xu's carriage, Zheng Feng, Huang Wudie, and Xiaojing also arrived.
Liu Xian first asked him to come and meet Ma Guiren. Then they were immediately arranged to live in their place.
Liu Xian took a look at Huang Xu's situation by the way, and then took Xiaojing with him and followed Ma Gui to the back house.
Huang Wudie stayed to take care of Huang Xu, and did not follow Liu Xian.
When you arrive at the back house, there is a large garden, pavilions, small lakes and green forests, showing the grandeur of the rich and noble.
Liu Xian's Liu Mansion is really small compared to this plain palace.
This is the real palace.
Ma Guiren pulled Liu Xian with one hand and Xiaojing with the other, and went to her bedroom in the back house.
That's right, a palace.
Not an attic for the average nobleman, but a real palace. It may not be as big as the palaces of the real palace, but in terms of sophistication and luxury, it is really not inferior at all.
In fact, the building in front of the plain palace is still built in the style of a palace.
When I built this plain palace, I really don't know how much manpower and financial resources were spent.
But it's not surprising either.
The hometown of the first emperor, how can it be child's play? During his reign, he must have ordered the construction of the palace.
Anyway, the home of the emperor's parents is also the home of his younger brother, the empress dowager, and the prince, so this palace must not be too shabby.
Liu Xian had seen a lot of those palaces in movies and television before, but in this Three Kingdoms era, it was the first time he had really seen it up close.
This really opened Liu Xian's eyes, and he finally saw what the homes of those really rich and noble families in this era were like.
Compared with those billionaire mansions in later generations, these palace buildings are really not inferior at all.
Liu Xian did like it a little bit.
Nice and cosy place, who doesn't love it?
may be nervous about Liu Xian in his heart, for fear that Liu Xian will be frozen, Ma Guiren did not let Liu Xian stop to watch the scenery of the palace. In her heart, it is estimated that she really regards Liu Xian as a young man who is too sensible, even if she has heard about many things that Liu Xian has done, but looking at Liu Xian's immature appearance, it is really difficult for Ma Guiren to treat Liu Xian as an adult.
Directly entered Ma Guiren's bedroom, Ma Guiren immediately instructed the maid: "Hurry up, bring all the delicious things that you have made, they must be cold and hungry all the way over." ”
In the lobby of the hall, there are screens separating it, and the inside has long been arranged, and several fires are lit, making the temperature very warm.
Pulling Liu Xian and Xiaojing to sit in front of the same banquet, Ma Guicai looked at Xiaojing seriously and said: "What a delicate girl, okay, Xian'er said that you were picked up by her mother, and you grew up with Xian'er, that is your own person, and you will call me Uncle Niang with Xian'er in the future." However, you can't forget Xian'er's kindness, in the future, you have to wait for Xian'er, you know? ”
"Ahem, uncle, Xiaojing, she has always been very good to me and has helped me a lot."
"I mean, it's best if she can have a son for our Liu family soon. Anyway, if Xiaojing can't do it, Uncle Niang will have to arrange for someone else to wait for Xian'er. ”
"Huh?"
Liu Xian was stunned for a moment, and Xiaojing, you look at me.
And Xiaojing's face turned red all of a sudden.
"Uncle, how did you say this?" Liu Xian is really helpless to take this Ma nobleman, in front of her, Liu Xian has tried his best to be well-behaved, but the more this is the case, the more she seems to treat herself as a child, and she has to intervene in many of her own things strongly.
"What's going on? The most important thing for you now is to leave a queen for our Liu family, and it is best to have more sons. Well, didn't I tell you about it in Liulin Village? After we officially recognize you, then Uncle Niang can rightfully welcome you into the palace and make you the young master of the plain palace. At the same time, you can also handle your marriage for you openly. ”
"The young master of our Plains Palace, this family matter must not be too sloppy, as for which girl to marry, the uncle also has a plan, and is preparing to send someone to propose marriage. Well, you don't have to worry about this, just let the aunt make some arrangements for you. ”
"Uncle, don't worry about this, well, I have something I want to say to Uncle."
Liu Xian felt that he could no longer plan those things by this self-righteous Ma Guiren.