Prince Han Sien

Chapter 114

When Bai Wenhan opened his mouth like this, he had completely abandoned his former identity, regarded Zhou Ran as his superior, and acted according to Zhou Ran's orders. showed weakness.

Zhou Ran has been observing Han Sien's face. When Bai Wenhan spoke, he saw that Han Sien's eyes remained unchanged, but his thin lips were slightly pursed.

Zhou Ran was overjoyed, thinking gloatingly, rumors said that this Korean grandson did not recognize his six relatives, and even his own uncle could be arrested and handed over to the emperor if he committed a crime. He did not expect that his relationship with Bai Wenhan was so deep.

Fortunately, he had inquired about Bai Wenhan's details when he came to Xijiang. Knowing that he and Bai Shu had saved Han Sien's life, he naturally also found out the fate of the people in the Bai family except for these two brothers. .

As for what happened to the Bai family, whether it was involved in the affairs of the Shi family as it said on the surface, he naturally couldn't find out about it.All he knew was that three years ago there was a sudden accident in the capital, the queen dowager stayed behind closed doors, a generation of aristocratic families collapsed in an instant, a prince with an excellent reputation was imprisoned, and a generation of officials' families were imprisoned.

And those who knew the inside story back then include Han Si'en and the two brothers of the Bai family.

As for why Bai Wenhan and Bai Shu were able to escape, many people, including Zhou Ran, felt that Han Si'en, the celebrity around the emperor, must have played a big part in it.

Otherwise, it is said that what the Bai family committed on the surface could implicate the nine clans. How could they let go of the two brothers of the Bai family who are the sons.It's just that they couldn't find out what method Han Sien used.

Zhou Ran felt that based on the fact that Bai Wenhan had saved Han Sien, now that the savior was being ordered so casually by him, and he was forced to toast Han Sien with his head down, it must be that this proud prince must have faced the extreme despair. My savior, I am afraid that I will feel very uncomfortable in my heart.

Imagining Han Si'en's drastically changed face under the mask, Zhou Ran was very pleased. He thought it would be so good if he was the emperor's favorite person. There was nothing he could do that could be taken advantage of.

After Bai Wenhan finished speaking, he took the full wine glass and walked up to Han Sien.

Although Bai Wenhan hadn't had real contact with Han Sien a few times, he was often heartbroken because of Bai Shu's so-called deep friendship with Han Sien.But he thought that he still understood Han Si'en, that person was not big-minded, let alone easy to hold grudges, and his heart was very deep.

Thinking of what happened three years ago that he personally experienced, Han Si'en directly set off a big case that would shock those who knew the inside story.After coming to Tianmenguan for a long time, Bai Wenhan always thought about the events of that day. At that time, when he was called into the palace, what he thought of most was what his father Bai Jun and the second prince conspired with. He never dared to think about the relationship between his father and the queen mother Personal affairs and even illegitimate children.

He felt that even if he knew the truth, he would not dare to speak.As a result, Han Si'en not only opened his mouth, but also kept pushing his nose and face, forcing the queen mother and the emperor at the critical moment, and uncovered the truth about the death of the imperial concubine, which caused the emperor to miss the imperial concubine who kept silent Not to mention the chest, and for this reason, he canonized his most despised son as the real prince.

The most important thing is that Han Si'en, who made such a fuss about these things, not only got his whole body back, but also took him and Bai Shu out.

Then this person disappeared for another three years for the sake of keeping his filial piety, and reappeared in front of everyone. He was still the most trusted courtier in the eyes of the emperor, and he was still the son of the Duke's mansion with a good reputation.

Based on these, Bai Wenhan felt that Han Sien was quite capable.

But this is the border after all, and the people here shed the most blood and lived the hardest life.

He is indeed not the general who made the emperor look at him differently back then. Although Zhou Ran's words are harsh, they are also true.

Bai Wenhan also didn't want Han Si'en to conflict with him because of this, so as not to chill the hearts of the border guards.

Of course, there is another situation, that is, Han Si'en is completely indifferent to Zhou Ran's provocation, completely ignoring the existence of Bai Wenhan.In this case, Bai Wenhan's speaking now can just relieve the embarrassment at that time.

However, Bai Wenhan felt that Han Sien had always liked to climb up the pole, and the second situation was basically impossible.He hadn't forgotten what happened to Fang Zuo, the eldest princess's son, when he offended Han Si'en. First, he had his finger cut off, and finally, the eldest princess was rejected by the emperor, and he himself was ruined.

Bai Wenhan lightly raised his wine glass to Han Si'en, and said, "Your Majesty is not in good health, and it's not easy to drink too much alcohol. I will drink this glass of wine alone. If your Majesty is willing, you can replace wine with tea."

Han Sien knew that Bai Wenhan wanted to calm down the matter as soon as possible, he pursed his slightly thin lips, and sneered in his heart, Bai Wenhan wanted to calm down the matter, but he needed someone to do what he wanted.

There is such a kind of person in this world, the more you give him face and find a step for him, the more he thinks you are incompetent, the more he wants to trample you under his feet and trample on your dignity at will.

Liu Hucheng on the side frowned slightly, feeling that he needed to have a good talk with Zhou Ran.

When Zhou Ran heard Bai Wenhan's words from the side, his face sank on the spot. He squinted at Bai Wenhan and said, "Did the words of Commander Bai just now blame the general for toasting the son just now?"

Hearing Zhou Ran's obvious fault-finding words, Liu Hucheng spoke up, and he said in a deep voice: "Vice General Zhou, Han Shizi has been in poor health since he was a child and can't drink too much. The whole Da Zhou knows about it, and so does Wen Han." To be honest, in case the son drank a few more glasses and became unwell, who will bear the responsibility in front of the emperor?"

Zhou Ran knew that Liu Hucheng was warning him, but maybe he drank a few more glasses of wine today, or maybe he was suffocating anger in his heart and wanted to take the opportunity to vent it. Speak and restrain your behavior.

He sneered, looked at Bai Wenhan, and said with a cold smile: "I'm a rough man, my family is poor, and I don't know the world. It's not like Chief Bai, who lived a life of rich clothes and fine food since he was a child, and knows so many etiquettes. But Speaking of Commander Bai, there seems to be no one left in the Bai family in the capital except for Commander Bai and his younger brother. The son of a criminal minister can get the position of Commander because the general loves talents too much. It's just that the Bai family is a family of sins. It was said by the emperor himself, if this matter gets to the emperor's ears, the general may not be able to explain it."

As soon as Zhou Ran said this, the whole hall became silent again, and everyone looked at Bai Wenhan.

After Bai Wenhan and Bai Shu were demoted to the border by the emperor's unclear decree, everyone had their own ideas about what happened to them, but because of Liu Hucheng's protection, no one had mentioned this matter in person. Later, Bai Wenhan himself He worked very hard, and everyone gradually forgot about it.

Now that Zhou Ran suddenly mentioned it, the mood is naturally very complicated.Of course, there are also those who think things are not big enough and sit in the crowd and watch jokes.

Liu Hucheng stood up, and said: "Vice General Zhou, tonight is for the fifth prince and Han Shizi to clean up the dust, so don't mention these things on this occasion."

Bai Wenhan had spilled blood on the battlefield before, and a person who can become a general is naturally not made of mud. Hearing this, he also turned cold, tried his best to restrain his tone, and asked calmly: "Deputy Zhou General, what does this mean?"

"Isn't it obvious what he meant? He was asking why you didn't die with the Bai family." Before Zhou Ran could say anything more, Han Sien had already taken up the conversation.His voice was lazy, but the meaning in his words really pierced the heart.

As soon as Han Sien opened his mouth, everyone's eyes turned from Bai Wenhan to his face... no, his ugly mask.

Han Si'en rested his chin with his hand, looked at Zhou Ran and said quietly: "Vice General Zhou, I have spoken your heart, so you are so happy, don't you know how to speak?"

Feeling the eyes of everyone, Zhou Ran felt that his hair was getting embarrassing. He had this idea in his heart, but how should he answer when he was asked this way.

Isn't Han Si'en afraid of offending people when he speaks like this?

Han Si'en didn't have time to pay attention to Zhou Ran who was making excuses. After he said that, he stood up slowly, casually took the wine glass from Bai Wenhan's hand, and threw it on the ground in a careless and frivolous manner.

The toasted wine was poured on the ground, which belonged to those who passed away. Many people thought it was unlucky. No one thought that Han Si'en would do this, after all, the wine was originally toasted to him.

Han Sien looked at Bai Wenhan, with cold eyes, and said in a calm tone: "You are the savior of me and His Highness the Crown Prince, without you, we would not be alive, how can I make you toast, even if His Highness the Crown Prince is here today, I would not I will drink this glass of wine." Maybe Ji Luo will get angry for a while, and cut off Zhou Ran who dared to say those words that insulted Bai Wenhan.

Of course, if Ji Luo was around, Zhou Ran might not dare to do such a thing, Han Si'en never considered it.

After he finished speaking, he turned his attention to Zhou Ran again. At this time, the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, and there was even a hint of a smile in his words: "Today, General Liu of Xijiang laid down this dust-cleaning ceremony for the fifth prince and this official." I thought it should be a private banquet. Why did you come to Vice General Zhou and insist on using your status to press other people's heads and make people do such incomprehensible things? Could it be that Zhou Is the deputy general running the army like this bullying? Or, did he deliberately make such a gesture today to show me?"

Zhou Ran's slightly dark face became even darker, and he said, "What does Shizi Han mean?"

"This officer should be asking you this question. Speaking of bullying others, I am better at doing it than you." Han Sien said very sincerely: "Didn't Vice General Zhou use the emperor to pull the banner just now?" Tiger skin? Then I will also ask Vice General Zhou what you mean by despising the holy will? Don’t say you didn’t, I will ask you that the emperor’s decree has been sent to the west, and there is no one who says that the two brothers of the Bai family have committed a heinous crime Why can’t he, Bai Wenhan, be a commander in chief? This official sees that what you said is more effective than the imperial decree of the emperor. I almost scared this official to death. This servant of Xijiang is no longer a royal servant."

As soon as these words came out, the matter became serious. Liu Hucheng's eyes were cold, he was not a king, he was not a king's minister, either the city was taken, or they rebelled and did not obey the emperor's order, Han Sien opened his mouth without any trouble. What a big deal, but this crime is really serious enough.

Zhou Ran was hurt by Han Sien's last nonsense words, he opened his mouth to distinguish, Han Sien raised his hand to interrupt him, and said: "Vice General Zhou, don't worry, this is such a big matter, I will tell you what to do." Li will naturally tell the emperor clearly, and if Vice General Zhou has anything to say, just tell the emperor well."

Liu Hucheng took a step forward at this moment, and said solemnly to Han Si'en and Ji Huai, "Fifth Prince, Mr. Han, Vice General Zhou didn't mean that. Vice General Zhou’s slip of the tongue will definitely be dealt with according to military law, and I hope the fifth prince and Lord Han will forgive me.”

"General Liu should indeed be dealt with by military law." Before Ji Huai accepted Liu Hucheng's kindness, Han Si'en had already opened his mouth. He looked at Liu Hucheng with a half-smile and said, "Actually, I have been very curious. This week, the deputy general is the deputy general of the tens of thousands of troops in Western Xinjiang. Why do you always call yourself the general in front of me and General Liu? According to the etiquette, shouldn’t you call yourself the deputy general? And the people under General Liu’s rule People didn't respond to this, and they seemed to be used to it. Is Vice General Zhou thinking too much? Or is it because General Liu is too loose in your management that there are such mistakes that surprise even children? My official I think if the emperor knows about this, he might not be able to sleep peacefully when he thinks of the chaos in Xijiang."

Zhou Ran was dissatisfied with Liu Hucheng's taking the position of general, and Zhou Ran was supported by others on weekdays. Liu Hucheng wanted to take advantage of this banquet to let Han Si'en take care of Zhou Ran for him, so at first this person stayed in the seat. Watching developments from the sidelines.

Although Han Si'en doesn't mind being used by others, those who dare to think like this will have to pay some price. To a certain extent, he really doesn't have a big heart.

Liu Hucheng's brain and eyes hurt from being overwhelmed by Han Sien's blunt words. He didn't expect that he just wanted to take advantage of Han Sien, and he used his evil spirit.

At this time, Ji Huai on the side finally found a chance to speak, and he said sternly: "Han Shizi, you also said just now that the emperor did not make a decree, so others should not make wild guesses, or they will despise the emperor. In terms of ten thousand steps, the western border is located in the cold, and the lives of the soldiers are miserable, and the emperor is always concerned about the soldiers, so General Liu and Deputy General Zhou will not take such trivial matters as they call them in private."

Hearing Ji Huai's opening to attribute this matter to a private name and simplifying it, Han Si'en glanced at him with a strange look on his face.

Ji Huai always felt that Han Sien looked at him like he was looking at a fool.

Han Sien laughed suddenly: "Fifth prince, what you said sounds like you are saying, let me hide this matter. It's just that you and I can't guess what the emperor thinks, but I think that since the emperor sealed you I am the inspector. The emperor should know all the big and small matters over there, and there is no way for a courtier to hide it. The most important thing is that I think the emperor may not be happy to see you as the deputy inspector and the soldiers at the border. If you walk too close, it is easy to lose your eyes and lose your sense of proportion."

After saying these unceremonious refutations of Ji Huai's words, Han Si'en looked at Liu Hucheng and said, "I have thanked General Liu for today's banquet, so it's okay to not drink the wine at this time."

After saying this, Han Sien walked away.Ji Huai stared dumbfounded at the figure who left after he finished speaking, with an ugly expression on his face.

He thought ferociously, there is a saying in the capital that is true, Han Si'en is a mad dog, who will bite whoever catches him.

Back at his residence, Han Si'en had someone cook him a bowl of noodles with clear soup and little water.

He went to the welcome banquet and didn't eat enough, but he came back to express his dissatisfaction by eating noodles in an upright manner. So far, Han Si'en is the only one.

After Han Si'en left, Liu Hucheng ordered Zhou Ran to be beaten with fifty army sticks on the charge of having no military discipline and ignoring Shangfeng.It is said that Zhou Ran's spanked butt blossomed.

When Han Sien heard the news that came quickly, he sneered, thinking, Liu Hucheng's certificate of merit was delivered quite quickly.

When Han Sien felt full and was about to rest, a guard came to report that it was Bai Wenhan and his younger brother Bai Shu who had come to see him.