The official residence of General Zhengxi is located in the Weiyang Palace in Chang'an City. This was originally a palace of the Western Han Dynasty. It has suffered from wars and has been in disrepair for many years. The prosperity of the past has long been gone, and only some dilapidated palaces are still visible.

The scenery of the past.

Cao Liang placed the Yueqi Camp to the west of Weiyang Palace, which was only half a mile away from Xia Houxuan's official office. Once something happened at the official office, the Yueqi Camp could rush to help quickly.

Shi Bao and Deng Ai stayed to deal with the placement of the Yueqi camp, while Cao Liang, Yang Hu, and Du Yu accompanied Xia Houxuan to the Dudu Mansion. Cao Liang was the general of the expedition to the west, and Yang Hu and Du Yu joined the army for the expedition to the west.

, arriving in Chang'an this time can be regarded as officially taking office.

Xia Houxuan, who had no staff, was like a bare commander. No matter what he did, he had to do it himself. Coupled with the fact that everything was not going well, Xia Houxuan was extremely depressed. He wanted to discuss it with his trusted people, but when he raised his eyes,

Looking around, there wasn't even anyone who could come up with an idea.

Xia Houxuan had been looking forward to Cao Liang's arrival for a long time. Even Cao Liang's office had been cleaned up. Even if no one was staying, Xia Houxuan ordered his soldiers to clean it spotlessly.

Weiyang Palace was originally the main hall of the Imperial Palace of the Western Han Dynasty. Whenever the emperor ascended the throne, ministers of the court, royal weddings, funerals, etc. were all held in this hall. The entire palace was huge in scale (six times the size of the Forbidden City) and magnificent. However,

Because of the wars, many palaces were destroyed by wars or fell into disrepair, leaving only ruins and ruins without regaining the magnificence and luxury of the past.

However, the Chengming Hall, where the Yongliang Governor's Mansion is located, is well-preserved. After simple repairs, it is not as dilapidated as it was.

Xia Houxuan personally took them to their residence to check. The rooms of Cao Liang and the others were neatly tidied, the fire was burning, and the room was warm and cozy. Cao Liang cupped his hands and said, "Brother Taichu is interested."

Xia Houxuan chuckled and said: "It's nothing to worry about. You are the governor's confidants, how can you not treat me well? You can look around and if there is anything you are not satisfied with, just say it and I will tell them to rectify it."

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Cao Liang said calmly: "When you are on an expedition, there is no need to specify any conditions. Food can satisfy your hunger and clothing can cover your body. The more extravagant and ostentatious it is, the easier it is to wear down people's will. Simpler is best."

Yang Hu and Du Yu also nodded in agreement. Xia Houxuan smiled and said: "Okay, you have been working hard all the way. Let's take a rest today and resume your duties tomorrow. I will hold a banquet in the mansion tonight to welcome you all."

After that, Xia Houxuan walked away, leaving only Cao Liang and others in the room.

Yang Hu sat down on the bed, which was warm and soft. He couldn't help but praise: "General Xiahou is really a caring person. He actually has to take care of such a small thing in person. It's really good. It's very comfortable."

Yang Hu and Du Yu originally thought that their military career would be the same as the Battle of Huainan, where they would eat and sleep in the open air and be miserable. However, they did not expect that the conditions for this expedition would be very favorable, and even their residences would be magnificent palaces. Although Yang Hu and Du Yu were from

All famous families have seen the big world, but this is the first time in their lives to live in a palace, and they can't help but marvel.

However, Cao Liang took it calmly. He used to be Yu Linlang and stayed in the palace all day long. He was already immune to such huge buildings. What's more, in terms of comfort, no matter how good the conditions of this era are

, it cannot be compared with the five-star hotels of later generations.

Xiahou Xuang had just been in Chang'an for more than a month, and it was obviously impossible to take care of all this. So who provided all these favorable conditions in the Governor's Mansion?

Since Sima Yi resigned as the governor of Yongliang, this position has been vacant. The highest military officer in the Guanzhong area is naturally held by Yongzhou Governor Guo Huai. Guo Huai has his own governor's residence, so the Yongliang Governor's Mansion is usually empty.

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Xia Houxuan was able to enjoy comfortable living conditions as soon as he arrived. There is no doubt that these conditions were provided by Guo Huai. In terms of official duties, Guo Huai was always constraining and stumbling upon secretly, as if he had a grudge against Xia Houxuan.

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But in terms of living conditions, Guo Huai was very caring and provided Xia Houxuan with the best things.

This makes people wonder, what kind of medicine is sold in Guo Huai gourd?

Cao Liang sneered secretly, sugar-coated bullets!

Guo Huai's move is clearly suspected of wooing and corrupting Xia Houxuan. With the affluent living conditions, fine wine and beautiful women, if Xia Houxuan fell in love with him, Guo Huai would naturally be the happiest thing.

As a close confidant of Sima Yi, Guo Huai naturally did not want Cao Shuang to succeed in conquering Shu. However, if he wanted to sabotage the plan to conquer Shu, Guo Huai would not dare to blatantly do so. He could only adopt some more obscure methods to raise supplies for Xia Houxuan on the one hand.

To create some difficulties, on the other hand, it is to win over Xia Houxuan as much as possible, provide him with the best and most comfortable living conditions, and make him have relaxed and negative thoughts. As long as Xia Houxuan cannot complete the task of raising food, grass and luggage, he will definitely

It had a fatal impact on Cao Shuang's plan to conquer Shu.

This Guo Huai is really an old fox with unpredictable methods. In the eyes of others, they can't see that Guo Huai is cheating at all. All they can see is that Guo Huai is diligent and flattering, and they can't guess what Guo Huai is.

the real intention.

However, Cao Liang was as bright as a candle and his heart was as clear as a mirror, because he knew that Guo Huai was Sima Yi's man, and he would never give a big gift just to curry favor with Xia Houxuan, so he arranged such good terms for Xia Houxuan just to get him.

It corrodes him and makes him content with pleasure and not making progress.

There are many setbacks in public affairs and obstacles everywhere, but in terms of living conditions, they are excellent. After many people are frustrated, they often settle for the next best thing, have a serious inertia mentality, indulge in pleasure and give up on business.

Although Xia Houxuan is also a practical person and will not be fooled by petty gains, Cao Liang also knows that Xia Houxuan has an arrogant temperament. If he is hit hard this time, it will still have a serious impact on his psychology.

When he was in Tongguan, Cao Liang had already seen Xia Houxuan's anxiety and helplessness. Many unsatisfactory official affairs had obviously affected his mood. After repeated setbacks, his mentality would inevitably be a little unbalanced, and his temperament would be a little unbalanced.

Become anxious.

This is obviously what Guo Huai wants to see. If Xia Houxuan's self-confidence is destroyed first, the next things will be much easier to handle. The more setbacks there are, the easier it will be to lose direction and give up on the goal.
Chapter completed!