Starting from the Western Han Dynasty

Chapter 216 Huo Qubing: Father, we destroyed the Huainan Kingdom!

The corners of Dongfang Shuo's eyes condensed slightly, and he cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty's order, I naturally dare not disobey, but I feel that I am not such a talent, and I am afraid that I will fail the holy grace."

Liu Che looked at Dongfang Shuo who was bowing in front of him and said calmly: "Then who do you think is the most suitable?"

"This..." Dongfang Shuo breathed a sigh of relief. The emperor really didn't want him to do it, but just wanted him to recommend a suitable candidate. Fortunately, he guessed correctly.

"Qizou Your Majesty, I think Du Zhou is very suitable."

Liu Che turned around and sat down, with his back leaning against the huge characters "Everywhere the sun and moon shine, they are all Han people; wherever mountains and rivers are, they are all Han officials." Under these huge characters, there seemed to be an endless imperial majesty revealed. .

The coquettish words adapted by Anyang Hou won the emperor's heart.

"After the Battle of Henan, Du Zhou, as the censor, personally went to the Great Wall to verify the situation of Li Guangda's army. He investigated from the perspective of military replenishment, battle losses, casualties, material losses, etc. There was no one in the north who was not convinced. Orally, the treatment of Li Guang was also based on this. Even if Li Guang was demoted to a commoner, there were no complaints, which shows how fair this person is."

While Dongfang Shuo was talking, he carefully looked at Liu Che's appearance. Seeing that Liu Che didn't speak, but there was no change in expression on his face, he continued: "Your Majesty wants to set up a royal guard that is independent of all officials. If the power is too much, then It needs a very stable person to be the chief, so I think Du Zhou is the most suitable candidate."

Liu Che said: "How about Zhou Yangyou and Ji An?"

A complicated look flashed through the corner of Dongfang Shuo's eyes, but he still raised his hand and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, Zhou Yang is too fierce, and Ji An is too gentle. Neither of them are qualified to be the commander of the Jinyi Guard."

A smile appeared on Liu Che's lips: "I want you to be the Prime Minister of Hengshan State. What do you think?"

Dongfang Shuo immediately understood what this meant. Anyang Hou went to the Huainan Kingdom and the king was Liu An; the Hengshan Kingdom's King Liu Ci was the younger brother of the Huainan King Liu An.

Dongfang Shuo knew very well that this was a legacy issue of the Han Empire. After Liu Chang died, his fiefdom was divided into three by Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty and given to his three sons, namely Liu An, King of Huainan, and Liu Zhen, King of Jibei. Bo, Liu Ci, King of Lujiang.

Liu Ci's feudal state was changed to Hengshan Kingdom after the Seven Kingdoms Rebellion. In other words, Liu Ci's title was changed twice, once as King of Lujiang, and later as King of Hengshan.

As for Liu Bo, Zhenwang of Jinbei, there is no problem with this person. During the Seven Kingdoms Rebellion, Liu Bo fought to the death with the rebels without wavering.

His initial fiefdom was the Hengshan Kingdom. Precisely because he was extremely loyal to the Han Empire, Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty gave him a better fiefdom, which later became the land of Jibei.

The most important thing is that Liu Bo is dead. After his son inherits the title of king, he will be equally loyal to the Han Empire and will not waver in the slightest.

Only his eldest brother Huainan King Liu An and his younger brother Hengshan King Liu Ci were born rebellious and insisted on making trouble with the Han Empire.

In other words, after hearing what Liu Che said to him, Dongfang Shuo already understood that the emperor was preparing to solve some internal problems first after the battle in Henan and if the Huns could be deterred.

For example, it is naturally the emperor's dream to be able to revoke the feudal kingdoms of these two families.

Within a few breaths, Dongfang Shuo had already figured out these issues, and even understood why Liu Che left him alone to see what Marquis Anyang said.

This hint was so obvious that he almost grabbed the necks of King Hengshan and King Huainan and roared: Go to hell!

"This humble minister will never disappoint His Majesty's high expectations."

"Very good!" Liu Che smiled slightly, looking very satisfied and satisfied: "After arriving in Hengshan Kingdom, if there is anything unclear, you can directly ask Marquis Anyang. No matter what you do, you should coordinate with Marquis Anyang simultaneously. ,understand?"

Dongfang Shuo took a deep breath, this was to put Marquis Anyang as the main one and himself as the secondary one.

"Wei Chen understands!"

Dongfang Shuo naturally did not dare to take it lightly for this monster that was rising faster than Wei Qing.

Li Huan didn't know it at all, but Liu Che brought him a top support.

The further east you go, the different climate, you can feel it completely.

What can also be felt is that unlike the wealth in Guanzhong, the states and counties in other places are really poor.

However, even so, Dahan Daily can still be seen in some larger cities.

Although there will be a delay in what is published in Dahan Daily, for the Han Empire, which has little information, yesterday's news, which is delayed within ten days, is still the main way for many people to understand their powerful empire.

Because this is official and accurate news, rather than hearsay and unofficial history, the credibility is naturally greatly improved.

Li Huan even saw an article in the newspaper when he was passing by a certain place that he went to Huainan Kingdom to serve as the Prime Minister...

What's more interesting is that there is a portrait on top of the Dahan Daily. Although this portrait is very different from the man... mainly because it is not very realistic, it is just a majestic figure riding a horse. In front of this figure, there are a lot of The cavalry is marching.

"It's interesting!" Li Huan commented.

"Father!" Huo Qubing was also holding a newspaper, his eyes shining with excitement. Li Huan felt like he had a thousand words to say to him, but he still looked around to make sure there was no one around him, and then he became excited. He asked earnestly, "Father, tell me quickly, are we going to lead troops to destroy Huainan Kingdom?"

"Who said that?" Li Huan almost spit out a mouthful of old blood. Suddenly he realized that the news that he led troops into Huainan was so widely published in the newspaper. Could it be that the King of Huainan also had such thoughts?

But... King Huainan probably hasn't prepared that much yet. In other words, it's too late to prepare now... But he really didn't lead the troops to destroy Huainan Kingdom.

"That's what it said in the newspaper!" Huo Qubing spread out a newspaper. What was published on it was that Dongfang Shuo went to Hengshan Kingdom to become the Prime Minister, bringing with him a thousand soldiers as his entourage. Although not as many as Li Huan, but...

This is problematic no matter how you look at it, right?

Li Huan looked stunned for a while, then took a deep breath: "Who else have you told this to?"

"After I saw it, I came directly to my father. This newspaper is still in a state where it has not been released to the public. I bought it for a piece of gold. Father, are we going to destroy the Huainan country? ?”

Seeing Huo Qubing who was shaking with excitement, Li Huan reached out and rubbed his forehead a few times. He felt a slight headache and didn't want to pour cold water on it.

"Qu Bing, why do you think we are going to lead troops to destroy the Huainan Kingdom? Even if we really want to do something, it is to save the people of the Huainan Kingdom from the pressure of King Huainan. Besides, Jue If it’s not for this matter, if we really want to destroy the Huainan Kingdom, think about it, will these things be published in the newspapers and make everyone aware of it?”

Huo Qubing instantly felt as if he had kidney deficiency...

"Your mother told you about the marriage, but you went to His Majesty to postpone it until later. You really should find a woman to take care of you."

Li Huan gritted his teeth. This guy was as excited as if he was on drugs as soon as he arrived at the barracks. "I've seen that woman before. I can throw her around with my left and right hands and make fun of her. She is the only one who still wants to control me?"

Huo Qubing immediately showed a disdainful smile. He pointed to the newspaper about Dongfang Shuo's appointment and dismissal: "Father, what does your Majesty mean by this?"

"What do you think?" Li Huan rolled his eyes, this guy, can't he think of something else?I feel that Li Gan has become much smarter, but I don't know why Qu Bing has gone further and further on another road.

Li Huan was a little worried in his heart. Could it be that his appearance had misled Huo Qubing, the future military god?
If this is the case, the crime is really too great.

"Your Majesty will not destroy Huainan, why do you still let Dongfang Shuo go to Hengshan Kingdom? Doesn't this allow you two to echo each other and restrict King Hengshan and King Huainan?"

The corners of Li Huan's eyes froze slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he understood that Liu Che didn't want to just ruin the Huainan Wang family, but also bring Hengshan Wang to his death.

It's just... thinking of Hengshan King, Li Huan immediately regained his energy, because this guy... ahem, I can't say it, it's not harmonious to say it.

"Think about it carefully?" Li Huan didn't want Huo Qubing to turn out to be what he thought.

"Think of his mother's leg! It would be best to just kill Liu An, that old bastard!" Huo Qubing slapped his head and yelled.

The guards not far away all looked over, thinking that something big had happened.

Li Huan: "..." My heart is broken!The great Han military god Huo Qubing might have been led astray by him...

"We divided our troops into two groups, openly flying flags, but actually made a sudden attack on Huainan, and raided Shouchun. I can ride on the royal court of Huainan. Don't you want that woman named Liu Ling? I will kidnap you!"

Huo Qubing burst out laughing with excitement.

Li Huan was speechless for a long time: "When you arrive at Huainan Kingdom, everything will be at my disposal."

"Throwing a cup at the banquet as a sign? Or winking?" Huo Qubing was extremely excited. Wouldn't it be more exciting to capture Liu An alive at the banquet?

Li Huan took a deep breath to calm down, but... Huo Qubing could see this from the newspaper, which also meant that he had become smarter. He was not necessarily led astray by himself, but was most likely preconceived.

"Don't act recklessly..." Li Huan looked around and had no choice but to tell the whole story about his and the emperor's plans.

"Father, this is a good plan. Kill two birds with one stone, and let that old bastard Liu An dream of being an emperor for how many days? In the end, he will be pissed to death! But Dongfang Shuo..."

Li Huan narrowed his eyes: "Why are you anxious? People from Dongfang Shuo will arrive soon. Let's go on our way with peace of mind. If the King of Huainan really raises an army to rebel at this time, wouldn't it be better? We can directly destroy the Huainan Kingdom. Then we will lead the troops in triumph, and we won’t have to endure hardships in Huainan.”

"Father, do you think that the King of Huainan will think of joining me at this time...to rebel?"

"No." A sneer appeared at the corner of Li Huan's mouth: "Don't you think there is something missing on our way to Huainan?"

"What's missing?" Huo Qubing looked around, shook his head and said, "We have enough soldiers and armor, but a little bit of siege equipment is missing. But if we do it on the spot, we can still do it in time."

Li Huan said with a complicated expression: "Liu Ling is missing."

"Father, you already have my grandmother, mother, and other aunts, so why are you still thinking about this Liu Ling? I really don't understand, what is different about this Liu Ling? Can you still be allowed to go to heaven? Can’t do it?”

Li Huan pursed his lips: "Can you let me go to heaven? I know better than anyone else... Ah no, you kid, what are you talking about? What do you mean I'm still thinking about this Liu Ling?"

"Is not it?"

"Of course not!" Li Huanyi said sternly: "Liu Ling has been doing detailed work for Liu An in Chang'an, spying on the situation of the court, but after we returned to Guanzhong, Liu Ling had disappeared. What does this mean?"

"It means you are still thinking about him." Huo Qubing said without hesitation: "There are many missing people, why are you thinking about Liu Ling alone? I still remember that many other princes and princes have disappeared, which makes me want to fight. No one can be found.”

Li Huan has gradually accepted Huo Qubing like this. No matter who he hits, he doesn't have to take responsibility for it. The main reason is that no one dares to come to complain... If he wants to compensate, he has to find someone, right?

"So, Liu Ling has returned to Huainan Kingdom first, and I even suspect that she and her mother have reached some deal that I don't know about."

"Queen?"

"Call grandma!"

"How could grandma trust this man?"

Li Huan said thoughtfully: "I'm not sure. Anyway, I feel that Liu Ling may have been influenced by your grandmother. Not only that, when Wenjun was doing things in Huainan Kingdom, not only was no one in trouble, but he also received many inexplicable favors. Help, this is confusing us.”

"Didn't she do these things in secret? How could anyone know?" Huo Qubing also thought seriously.

Li Huan nodded and said: "It is precisely because she is doing these things secretly that I suspect that someone within us has secretly reached a consensus with Liu Ling. On our side, besides your grandmother who has this ability, who else? "

"Father..." Huo Qubing suddenly showed a very meaningful smile.

"You child, what expression is this?" Li Huan almost slapped him.

"Honestly, have you already captured Liu Ling? And then passed the blame to my grandmother?" Huo Qubing's smile was no different from that of an old driver.

This military god of the Han Empire has indeed been led astray.

"Although my father's fighting ability is not low, the high ground of Liu Ling is not so easy to conquer." Li Huan sighed: "You are still young. When you are weak, you will understand what it means to be a father."

"I want to look for it, and I have to catch some Xiongnu princesses to give birth to my cubs." Huo Qubing's aesthetics is really different from Li Huan's.

Li Huan snorted softly: "That's your business, my father won't interfere, but the woman in Chang'an Cheng is the big woman, the Hun princess mainly dares to bully the big woman, my father will not be lenient."

"Who cares if you drown to death?" Huo Qubing imitated Li Huan and snorted: "It makes me so excited for nothing, but thinking about being able to attack South Vietnam soon, I am also looking forward to it. Father can let me Do you want to be a pioneer?"

Li Huan took a deep breath and told the son in front of him that no matter how much he said, he was a capable man who could roam the grasslands, drink from the vast sea of ​​horses, and live in a wolf's home, he controlled his violent emotions and said calmly: "Of course... no."

(End of this chapter)