The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 299 The army triumphs

Summer and early April.

This war lasted for more than two months, and the Xiongnu were destroyed as quickly as possible. The Han Dynasty's military equipment was so powerful that the whole world trembled.

Wei Qing rested at Yumen Pass for about five days, and the imperial order from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty arrived in Wei Qing's hands, and Wei Qing returned to the court with his army.

In the past five days, Wei Ning and Huo Qubing have gotten a little better.

Wei Qing originally wanted them to continue to recuperate at Yumen Pass, but he knew why Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was eager to summon Wei Ning back to Chang'an.

So Wei Qing had no choice but to let Huo Qubing and Wei Ning lie on the carriage. In early April, Wei Qing marched towards Chang'an with an army and a lifetime of glory.

Since the beginning of April, the forces of the four gates of Chang'an have been alternating, and the south gate has recruited more than 300 new soldiers.

In the past few days, there have been rumors that Wei Yuanqing, the general of thousands of people in the South Gate, was using his power for personal gain. The new soldiers he recruited were bribed to get in, and others could not get in at all.

But it was just a rumor, and the higher-ups didn't pay much attention to it. In addition, a bunch of mud-legged people couldn't make any waves, so the matter was buried like this.

In the Weiyang Palace, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had asked Zhuang Qingzhai to arrange the welcoming ceremony in full swing. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty planned to personally lead hundreds of officials to welcome Wei Qing's army in triumph.

This war undoubtedly inspired Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and other ministers, and also laid the foundation for the unification of the Han Dynasty.

When there are no longer barbarians watching over the border, the Han Dynasty's northern economy will develop rapidly.

The reopening of the Hexi Corridor is of great significance. In the future, the Silk Road can bring endless economic benefits to the Han Dynasty.

The economic rise of the Han Dynasty is just around the corner.

All of this is due to the victory of this war.

War has always served the economy and politics. A wise emperor will never start a meaningless war for no reason.

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It rained in mid-April, the first rain in early summer, and it fell on people's houses, making the official roads fall into mud.

The army has arrived near Gyeonggi at this time and will reach Chang'an South City tomorrow afternoon.

Wei Ning and Huo Qubing sat weakly in the carriage, opened the sedan curtain, and looked at the falling rain outside. Wei Ning couldn't help but smile.

Huo Qubing was in a very relaxed mood at this time. He coughed twice and said to Weining: "Cousin, what kind of honor will your Majesty give me when we go back this time?"

Wei Ning glanced at Huo Qubing and said, "You have reached the highest level of title. If you continue to do so, you will be crowned king."

"This is obviously impossible. I guess my uncle may give your father a reward."

Huo Qubing nodded, looked at Wei Ning excitedly, and said, "You have already been banned to the maximum, how can I seal you?"

"Will you give my third aunt a title?"

Wei Ning said: "It's possible."

Huo Qubing smiled and said, "Then what should I seal for Third Yiniang?"

Weining: "..."

"It's impossible to be crowned queen anyway."

Huo Qubing smiled awkwardly: "Little cousin, I find that you are becoming more and more humorous. You were not like this before."

People should grow up. Weining's temperament was too taciturn in the past. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty criticized him and said that it was not good for him to be like this.

Weining has been trying to change. Although there has not been much change, he himself feels that his current state is better than before.

He will experience more things in the future. As he grows older, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty will definitely give himself an official title in the future. The Huns have become extinct, but the people of the Han Dynasty are still living in dire straits. Weining wants to do something for this nation.

It is impossible not to be an official.

He had been discussing the issue of knighthood with Huo Qubing just now. In fact, Weining preferred to go back this time. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty would grant them titles and start letting them get involved in political matters.

But maybe, after all, both Huo Qubing and himself were too young, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty might not be reassured.

In any case, everything depends on my uncle's decision.

The two of them talked for a while and then closed their eyes to rest. Now their injuries were not completely healed, and the bumps along the way caused the wounds to recur over and over again.

Weining was also very surprised. He didn't know why Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty recalled them so urgently and didn't even give them time to recuperate. It was a bit heartless.

In the army in front, Wei Qing was riding on a horse wearing a raincoat.

Gongsun Ao and Wei Qing walked side by side, talking to Wei Qing in a low voice.

"General, the two children have just recovered from their injuries. Now it is inconvenient to move. Are you saying that Your Majesty is so anxious to get them back..."

Wei Qing shook his head and said to Gongsun Ao: "I'm not asking them to come back, I'm anxious to get Wei Ning back."

Weining has made such great achievements in Northern Xinjiang, so now is undoubtedly the best time to go back.

Gongsun Ao took a deep breath, looked at Wei Qing excitedly, and said, "Are you going to establish a crown prince?"

Wei Qing raised his eyes to look at the raindrops falling from space, nodded and said, "Yes, we are going to establish a heir apparent."

The crown prince of the Han Dynasty has been vacant for so long, so it's time to decide on a candidate for the crown prince.

Because of Liu Huan's existence, the position of the crown prince was unresolved, and some people in the court had already begun to choose sides.

If His Majesty does not settle this matter now, there will still be people who are determined to support Liu Huan. If there is internal chaos, how will the country be governed stably in the future?

Although the Han Dynasty defeated the powerful enemy the Huns, it still needed stable internal development to give the people enough time to recuperate. If there were many political factions, how could the emperor safely govern such a large country?

Seeing Wei Qing's serious expression, Gongsun Ao couldn't help but asked curiously: "General, what do you seem to be worried about?"

Wei Qing said without hiding it: "I'm worried about Wei Ning."

"I don't know what will happen to this little guy if he knows the truth."

When he went to Hexi to meet Weining, he never said anything about what happened in Chang'an. Among the many people who went to Hexi, he only informed Gongsun Ao. Big mouths such as Wang Hui and Li Ju did not tell him. .

Weining and his father have been separated for so many years, and now he is suddenly asked to accept the news, but he doesn't know if he can accept it.

Gongsun Ao said helplessly: "It's obviously a great joy, but if someone else knew that he had an emperor's father, I'm afraid it would be too late to be happy."

Wei Qing said with deep approval: "Yes, but this kid...don't think he is usually easy to talk to, but if he can't untie his knot, he is as upright as a cow."

With so many people silently supporting him behind his back, Wei Ning will succeed in ascending to the position of crown prince no matter what.

Gongsun Ao said: "Do you want to give him some hints now?"

Wei Qing shook his head and said: "Forget it, let them resolve the matters between father and son themselves. I believe that Your Majesty has the ability to resolve these matters."

Gongsun Ao grunted, pointed ahead and said: "We're heading to Yangling County ahead. Let's rest here tonight. I don't know when it will rain. Official roads are difficult to follow. The two children are still sick. Take a night off.”

Wei Qing nodded and said, "Okay, let's rest in Yangling County for the night."

(End of this chapter)