Hanbo

Chapter 140 Stranded (seeking monthly pass)

It was still the familiar small courtyard, and those two familiar people again.

"Over a hundred thousand."

Gongsun Ao couldn't help sighing after reading the battle report.

Wei Qing ignored him, and he looked at the news from Huo Shan with a serious face.

Seeing that Wei Qing didn't talk to him, Gongsun Ao stopped talking and waited quietly.

After reading it, Wei Qing picked up his teacup and looked into the distance, and handed the information in his hand to Gongsun Ao.

Gongsun Ao picked it up with some doubts and looked at it, but just halfway through seeing it, Gongsun Ao stood up in shock.

"40 people, where did this come from?"

Wei Qing crossed his legs, held a teacup in his hand, looked into the distance, heard Gongsun Ao's question, and replied lightly:
"Ask the Huns."

Gongsun Ao was choked, and swallowed the next sentence he had just prepared. As soon as his butt touched the stool, Wei Qing started talking again.

"So what if it's 40 more, it's still the same, it's still a fight, it's no different!"

Wei Qing said this now with great confidence. The big man has strong soldiers and horses, and he is not in vain, and there is one more Huo Shan. Even without him, how many times can the Xiongnu survive according to Huo Shan's way of playing hundreds of thousands?
His serious face was because he thought of the situation in the Western Regions.

Although he has been staying in the cloud, he still has a clear understanding of the situation in the court.

The Xiongnu had an additional population of 20 next to the Western Regions. The situation had changed a lot, and the attitude of the big Han towards the Western Regions had to change.

All of this creates a chain reaction.

Attacking the Western Regions is certain and inevitable, but as the strength of the Xiongnu increases, the Han Dynasty will naturally need to increase the number of troops dispatched accordingly, and a series of actions will follow, such as the four counties in Hexi.

The four counties in Hexi are the only way for the Han Dynasty to go to the Western Regions.

Although the Qilian Mountains are to the south and the Gobi desert is to the north, they are natural barriers. However, with the increase of troops in the Western Regions, the protection of Hexi also needs to be increased accordingly.

If Hexi was captured and this route was cut off, then the soldiers and horses heading to the Western Regions would become a veritable solitary army, and the logistical reinforcements would be interrupted.

Moreover, the Western Regions are much farther than the Huns, and the logistics are even more difficult.

So after thinking about all this, Wei Qing felt that this might be another battle in Mobei.

The question he is thinking now is whether it is not worthwhile to use such a large force to attack the Western Regions. Can he use this opportunity to attack the Huns?

But then he denied this idea in his heart. He had the same idea as Huo Shan, the Xiongnu could not fight at present, and had to plan the Western Regions first.

But now he has one very certain thing, the big order is dead.

"By the way, how is your surrendered city?"

Gongsun Ao waved his hands, his expression a little uncomfortable:
"It's still early, the end of the year."

Wei Qing nodded silently. He actually didn't agree with the construction of the Surrendered City.

The Surrendered City is just outside the Great Wall, quite close to the Great Han, but very far away from the Huns, so it has a good reputation because it has no practical effect.

But Captain Zuo didn't know if it was a real surrender or a fake surrender, and this title is still quite good, and he can watch the situation while repairing the city, so let's repair it!

"We need to move."

"Zihou has already gone to Shan Yuting, and the old man also gave him the contact information of Captain Zuo. Zihou wants us to be a back-up and put on momentum, so as to facilitate his subsequent plans and negotiations."

Gongsun Ao rubbed his hands, his facial expression was a little excited:

"I have been waiting for a long time, and the children under my command are a little impatient."

Wei Qing looked at him and couldn't help warning:
"This time there is no fight, only the prestige, everything depends on Zihou's plan, don't mess with me."

Gongsun Ao smiled:
"That's natural, but it's good to be able to move around, so when shall we start?"

Wei Qing put down the teacup, Gongsun Ao added more water, Wei Qing turned his head to look north, and smiled:

"Haha, wait a little longer, wait for Zihou's news, this time he is the coach!"

Gongsun Ao nodded and looked at Wei Qing enviously:

"Oh, why don't I have such a grandson!"

Wei Qing immediately raised his eyebrows when he heard it, and his upturned and trembling beard revealed his mood at the moment.

.........

Three days later, Liu Che received another battle report from Huo Shan, and he was naturally excited for a while, but after he read the subsequent intelligence news, his face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.

"Snapped!"

Liu Che slapped the desk, frightening the ministers below, and hurried out to bow and salute:
"Your Majesty, rest your anger."

Liu Che was unmoved and didn't say a word. The atmosphere in the hall was very gloomy.

All the ministers exchanged glances, and at the end they all looked at Shi Qing, who made him the prime minister?

Shi Qing waited in front of him for a long time, but no one spoke, his face showed bitterness, he really didn't want to start a conversation at this time, but it's still the same sentence, who made him the prime minister.

Shi Qing raised his head and asked tentatively:

"Your Majesty, what happened? Could it be that Xiao..."

"Humph!"

Liu Che looked at Shi Qing, and interrupted him with a cold snort. He was about to yell at him, but dare to curse my Zihou?
But seeing Shi Qing's thin, emaciated and trembling body, his heart softened.

"Hmph, Zihou is very good. This time, he beheaded more than 2 people. He also killed King Zuoxian's clan and obtained a set of sacrificial utensils for Xia."

Speaking of Huo Shan, a smile suddenly appeared on Liu Che's face again, and then he straightened his face and was about to continue talking, but was suddenly interrupted.

When the ministers heard that the beheading cost was more than 2, they were a little surprised, but they were not shocked, and they were used to it.

When they heard that King Zuoxian's tribe was destroyed, all the officials were shocked in their hearts, and couldn't help but mourn for King Zuoxian's tribe. It was really...

But what really stunned them was Liu Che's last sentence. Ni Kuan couldn't believe it, so he stepped out and interrupted Liu Che's words:
"What His Majesty said just now, is the sacrificial vessel?"

Liu Che was a little annoyed at being interrupted, seeing that he didn't speak.

Ni Kuan tentatively asked again:

"Xia ritual vessel?"

No one else spoke, quietly waiting for Liu Che's answer.

Liu Che nodded:
"Exactly."

After Liu Che's words fell, the hall immediately fell into a commotion with a "wow". Liu Che did not frown, but curled up the corners of his mouth.

I like to see you look like you don't know each other.

Shi Qing stood in front, frowned at the noise, coughed twice, and looked at the ministers.

All the ministers immediately quieted down, don't care how weak Shi Qing is in front of Liu Che, but he is still the prime minister of the Han court.

After all the officials calmed down, Shi Qing saluted Liu Che and asked expectantly:

"May I ask Your Majesty, how many tripods are there? Are the utensils complete?"

"Jiuding, complete set, wine, water, and music are all complete."

The hall fell into a commotion again, and this time it really shocked them.

In the previous battle reports, Huo Shan's great military exploits, if he is happy, it is true, but if he is excited, it is impossible. It is not my son who made the meritorious service, but there is a lot of jealousy.

But this time it really excited them, it's Xia Liqi!
Liu Che had had enough fun. Seeing the noisy officials below, he frowned, knocked on the table, and the hall immediately fell silent.

Liu Che pointed to the paper on the table, and said to Huangmen:

"Show these battle reports and intelligence to the prime minister, prime minister, I will leave this matter to you."

"The minister takes orders."

Although he didn't know what it was, Shi Qing quickly agreed. He didn't want to experience Liu Che's anger just now by himself.

Shi Qing's prime minister's method of governing is that I will accept whatever you give, and if I can't do it, I will apologize.

Liu Che also knew that Shi Qing was mediocre, so he basically didn't entrust important matters to him.

Shi Qing's ability is not as good as others, but the reason why he can be the prime minister is that he is obedient and sensible.

Their Shi family's survival for generations is due to this ability.

Shi Qing also got his son Shi De to the Prince's side, but Shi De is useless.

For an emperor who does great things, or for an emperor who is not a faint emperor, this kind of person is indispensable.

You need great talents who can do big things to help you govern the country, and you also need obedient, sensible, and reassuring people like Shi Qing to help you do small things.

And sometimes villains have their uses.

Since Liu Che's internal court system was used, the prime minister of the court has been emptied, which is suitable for people like Shi Qing.

For an emperor, the highest authority, everyone has a role to play.

And Liu Che, can you say that he doesn't know how to employ people?
.........

After Shi Qing received the battle report, he silently put it away after reading it. Thinking back to the information on Qiding and the Great Order, he already knew what to do.

After Liu Che left the matter to Shi Qing, he believed that Shi Qing would handle the matter properly.

Shi Qing's ability is not as good as others, but he still has a good idea of ​​his thoughts, and most things can be done according to his ideas.

If it weren't for this point, even if Shi Qing was obedient, it would be impossible for him to sit in the prime minister's position for so long.

As for the issue of the Western Regions, Liu Che was going to put it on hold temporarily, but there was really no other way.

Wei Qing was outside, and no one could talk to him.

Regarding military issues, if you ask these civil servants, don't tell them if they understand, even if they understand, Liu Che is not at ease.

Although Liu Che is not lacking in courage, if he lacked courage, Wang Hui would not have carried out the battle of Mayi once Wang Hui proposed it.

But when people are old, they think more. Although they are still not lacking in courage, they will always be more conservative.

And looking at the situation in the Western Regions, you can tell that the matter is not trivial. It can be said that he and Wei Qing have exactly the same views.

The importance of a small battle in the Western Regions that was originally in his mind jumped directly to the importance of the Battle of Mobei.

He didn't dare to make a decision easily now, so he decided to wait.

Wait until Wei Qing and Huo Shan come back to discuss how to fight this battle. As for whether to fight or not, this is not in the scope of consideration, it is definitely going to be fought.

As for the logistical preparations, it can only be put on hold for the time being. At worst, it will be prepared for half a year, and we will fight again next year.

With Huo Shan's great achievements this year, he has been able to spend more than half a year happily!
(End of this chapter)