ps: Chapter Anti-Theft, will be corrected later...

He waved his sleeves and said, "Tai Chu is back. I'll wait for you to greet him in person."

Cao Shuang's status was so high that he could be humbled. There were not many distinguished guests in the world who came to the door of his house to greet him personally.

So when Cao Shuang left, the people behind him naturally took notice and rushed to the door of the house.

Of course, they all knew that the guest they were about to welcome was none other than Xiahou Xuan, the governor of Yongliang, the general who conquered the West.

Xia Houxuan originally had a very high reputation in the scholar circle and was a leader of the metaphysics school. After Cao Shuang assisted in the government, he even held important positions such as the governor of Yongliang, the general who conquered the west.

Although there were many governors all over the world during the Cao and Wei Dynasties, there were two governors who were extremely important. One was the governor of Yangzhou, the general who conquered the east, and the governor of Yongliang, the general who conquered the west. The governor of Yangzhou was responsible for the southeastern front against Wu, and the governor of Yongliang

The governor is responsible for the northwest front against Shu. These two positions are the top priority of the world's troops.

Xia Houxuan returned to Beijing this time to report on his work, or it could be said that Cao Shuang specially approved Xia Houxuan to go home for the New Year. After all, Xia Houxuan has not returned home for five years since he took office as the general of Zhengxi. Xia Houxuan's mother, the head of Deyang Township

, that is, Cao Shuang's aunt complained a lot in front of Cao Shuang, so Cao Shuang ordered Xia Houxuan to return to Beijing to report on his work.

When Cao Shuang and Xia Houxuan met, they were all smiles. After a few pleasantries, they welcomed Xia Houxuan into the house.

The reception banquet prepared by Cao Shuang today was naturally extremely luxurious. All the rare and exotic animals and exquisite delicacies that could be collected were presented at the banquet. It can be seen that Cao Shuang put in a lot of effort in order to receive the reception for Xia Houxuan.

The host and host sat down, and all the guests accompanying them also sat down. After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Xia Houxuan looked around and did not see Cao Liang, but asked: "I heard that Cao Ziming returned to Beijing a few days ago.

Why can't I see him?"

Cao Shuang snorted and said, "Why do you want to mention such a arrogant person?"

Xia Houxuan couldn't help but be startled. Looking at Cao Shuang's attitude, he was clearly quite dissatisfied with Cao Liang. It stands to reason that Cao Liang was the one who saved Cao Shuang's life. When they were in Guanzhong, Cao Shuang's attitude towards Cao Liang was also the same.

Excellent, he also appointed Cao Liang as General Pingbei and went to Bingzhou to quell the Xiongnu rebellion. More than four years later, Cao Shuang's attitude has undergone a 180-degree turn. Why did this happen?

Xia Houxuan was greatly puzzled by this.

Ding Mi laughed and said, "General Xiahou doesn't know. The general originally invited Cao Ziming to a banquet today, but Cao Ziming caught a cold and fell ill and couldn't come, so he was absent."

Despite Ding Mi's explanation, Xia Houxuan was still hesitant to believe it. Cao Liang didn't get sick in the morning or in the evening, but he got sick today. Obviously Cao Shuang also believed that Cao Liang would really get sick, so he had a scowl on his face. It was obviously because

Cao Liang refuted his face.

Xia Houxuan is such a smart man. He can sense what is unusual by observing words and expressions. He is far away in Guanzhong and naturally knows very little about Luoyang. Therefore, during the banquet, Xia Houxuan inquired about Cao Liang without leaving any trace.

thing.

After getting the result, Xia Houxuan naturally knew it well. Cao Liang did not go to the banquet. Who should blame this matter? It is probably normal for him not to come to the banquet.

This incident is obviously not to blame on Cao Liang. The reason is still due to Cao Shuang's unkindness. In recent years, Cao Liang has merged the state. Xia Houxuan also heard about it. He successively put down the Huns' rebellion and repelled the Xianbei attack

, it can be said that his achievements are unparalleled.

Now that Bingzhou has been pacified, Cao Shuang recalled Cao Liang back to the capital, but he did not entrust him with any important responsibilities. Instead, he gave him the false title of general to assist the country. Cao Shuang's move was a bit like killing a donkey to kill a donkey. No wonder Cao Liang would not come because he was ill.

If it were Xia Houxuan who had done this, he would definitely not look good on Cao Shuang.

Xia Houxuan and Cao Liang had a good personal relationship, and he couldn't help but secretly complain about Cao Liang. If it hadn't been for Cao Liang, Cao Shuang and all his cronies would have most likely died in Hanzhong. As the saying goes, the drop of water is like a drop of water.

The kindness should be repaid with a spring of water. Cao Shuang listened to the slander and repaid kindness with hatred. It is indeed inappropriate.

After the banquet, Xia Houxuan did not stay for a moment, and immediately stood up to say goodbye to Cao Shuang.

Cao Shuang was quite reluctant to give up and tried his best to retain Xia Houxuan, hoping that he could stay for a while longer.

Xiahou Xuanli said: "My mother has been waiting at home for a long time. We brothers should meet again some other time. We have a long time to come."

Cao Shuang naturally lost his temper when he heard that Xia Houxuan had moved out of Deyang Township. Originally, Xia Houxuan came back this time to take care of his aunt's emotions, so Cao Shuang could no longer retain Xia Houxuan, and the two parties parted ways.

Xia Houxuan left Wu'anhou's Mansion and rode away. The soldiers around him were confused and said: "Did the Lord forget his way home? Is Changlinghou's Mansion over there?"

Xia Houxuan said calmly: "How can I forget the way home? It's just that before going home, I have to visit a friend."

The soldiers did not dare to say anything more and followed Xia Houxuan to the Gaolinghou Mansion.

Although Cao Liang claimed to be ill, he was not bedridden in the mansion. Seeing the sun setting in the west, Cao Shuang's banquet must have come to an end.

At this moment, the steward suddenly came to report: "I would like to inform you, the Marquis of Changling Township, to see you."

The Marquis of Changling Township was Xia Houxuan. Cao Liang did not expect that after dinner, Xia Houxuan would actually miss him and come to visit him personally.

Cao Liang quickly undressed and lay down on the couch, and then ordered the steward to welcome Xia Houxuan in.

"Forgive me, Marquis Changling. My little king is ill and cannot come out to greet you. Please forgive me, Marquis Changling." After the steward went out, he apologized to Xia Houxuan repeatedly.

Xia Houxuan couldn't help but be startled. Could it be that Cao Liang was really sick?

"Quickly lead the way, I will go and visit in person."

According to Cao Liang's original intention, he just sent Xia Houxuan away. Unexpectedly, Xia Houxuan directly asked to go to Cao Liang's bedroom. The manager had no choice but to bite the bullet and take Xia Houxuan to Cao Liang's residence.

Xia Houxuan soon arrived at Cao Liang's residence. Cao Liang was covered with a thick quilt, pretending to cough twice and said: "It turns out to be Brother Taichu. I am sick and cannot perform the ceremony. Please give me a courtesy."

Forgive me."

Xia Houxuan was about to say that you are welcome, but he looked at Cao Liang's face and immediately swallowed his words. If Cao Liang was sick, his face would be very bad, but at this moment he was radiant. Although there was

I coughed twice, but it definitely didn't look like I had a cold.
Chapter completed!