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

Chapter 495 The dispute between the king and his ministers
The death of Dade came to an end with the murder of the 'murderer'.

But many people knew who the actual murderer was, but who dared to show his teeth to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty?
Qi Bin also appeased Wu Baijiang's family, and finally appeased the subordinates of the Detective Department.

The death of Dade once again pushed the Detective Department to the forefront. Huo Guang, Jin Rixi and others spared no effort to impeach the Detective Department.

However, there was no expression from the palace, which showed that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty did not want to escalate the matter at all.

If Huo Guang and Jin Rixi continue to impeach, there is no telling that they may suffer in the end.

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The affairs in the capital temporarily obscured the northwest, but the actual military situation in the northwest is still not optimistic.

The imperial court sent out thirty censors one after another and arrested nearly forty middle- and upper-level military officials, but this was only a small part of the entire Northwest Army.

The problem of corruption in the Northwest Army cannot be solved overnight. Now we have only dealt with the symptoms, but we have not dealt with the root cause.

Weining's solution to Liu Huan's problem was only a temporary solution. The corruption in the northwest was due to the inaction of the imperial court. If the imperial court did not change, the entire northwest would remain the same as before.

The Han Dynasty began to reduce military expenditures and personnel in the past few years, and the available troops were no longer as good as before.

Wang Hui never expected that in just a few years, the northwest would be in such chaos. The army had no combat effectiveness at all. It was completely different from the high-spirited Northwest Army of the Han Dynasty five years ago.

Wang Hui did not dare to go out of the city to fight against the Sixteen Kingdoms of the Western Regions. After Wang Meng defected to the Sixteen Kingdoms of the Western Regions, the Western Regions already knew the terrain of the Han Dynasty very well. Moreover, the Western Regions had already controlled firearms and armor equipment, and their military strength was no weaker than that of the Han Dynasty.

Since Wang Hui came to the northwest to take command, he has been training troops all day long, basically staying behind closed doors. Not to mention taking back the Silk Road, ensuring that the city is not lost is already his biggest achievement in the northwest.

Wei Ning cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, Wang Hui is an experienced general. He must have his own reasons for not attacking now..."

Silence, the hall fell into silence.

Now leading troops out to confront the Allied Forces of the Sixteen Nations in the Western Regions is a recipe for death.

"Wang Hui has stayed behind closed doors since he went to the northwest. He has been huddled in the city training troops. Now is not the time. Is it the time to wait until the Sixteen Kingdoms of the Western Regions reach Chang'an?"

Of course, when Weining proposed reducing military personnel, he never expected the backlash would come so quickly.

Wei Ning thought for a moment and said, "I don't think it's the right time yet."

Liu Huan knew what Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty meant, so he summoned Weining to Weiyang Palace early this morning.

This is something Weining has never thought of.

Emperor Wu of Han coughed heavily. Wei Ning hadn't seen him for a long time. He didn't know how his health was, but it didn't seem optimistic at the moment.

Wang Hui went to the northwest for three months. Not a single war was fought, and the Han Dynasty lost some territory in vain. This undoubtedly made Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty dissatisfied.

How has Wang Hui ever suffered such humiliation? At first, the big man hit him wherever he wanted, but now he had to be pinned to the ground and rubbed, humiliated!
What might be done?

Liu Huan didn't speak. Weining probably knew that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had summoned him today. Liu Huan was waiting for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in the inner hall to speak.

What's more, there are still serious corruption problems within Dahan. It is almost impossible to completely solve the current situation of Dahan in a short time.

Liu Huan sat in front of the Dragon Table, looked at Wei Ning standing in front of him, and said, "Your Highness, do you want Wang Hui to attack?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty spoke displeased and asked Weining: "The Han Dynasty lost a lot of territory in the northwest. The Silk Road has not been recovered yet, and the daily economic losses are astronomical."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty interrupted Wei Ning and said: "I ask your reason."

After a moment of silence, Wei Ning said: "I believe that if Wang Hui takes the initiative to send troops now, the Han will have little chance of winning. If he fails, he may lose the city."

It is not a shame to lose the land outside the Western Region. After all, we have not fought anyone else in the war outside the Great Wall. The land is temporarily controlled by others, and we can take it back when we become stronger. But if the city is lost, what should the tens of thousands of people there do?
Therefore, Weining felt that Wang Hui's approach was correct. In fact, Weining had thought of this situation when Wang Hui went to the northwest.

Only by letting Wang Hui delay endlessly can he give himself the opportunity to arrange things in Chang'an.

Weining has already planned to let Qinchuan go to the northwest to govern the area.

We just took this opportunity to transfer Qin Chuan over.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty snorted and said: "He, Wang Hui, has not even fought with the Sixteen Kingdoms of the Western Regions. If he knew, he would not be able to defeat the Sixteen Kingdoms of the Western Regions?"

"It is never the temperament of a strong man to be timid before fighting."

"Fight it out!"

"Let Wang Hui fight!"

Wei Ning cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, if we fail, the city in the northwest will be lost, and I don't know how many people will die under the butcher's knife."

"The Sixteen Kingdoms of the Western Region cannot attack our city, so we can just concentrate on defending the city. Why take risks?"

Although this is very embarrassing, did you, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, lose a lot of face?

How many people are discussing privately about what you do these days? Is this kind of thing rare enough?
Why let the people of the northwest die under the butcher's knife for your own selfish interests?

Did you get the edict for sinners from the last time you went to Luntai? Have you really reflected on yourself?
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty did not listen to Wei Ning and sneered: "Are you planning to let Wang Hui hold you back so that you can properly operate your own power in Chang'an?"

Wei Ning was stunned for a moment, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, the Detective Department has shown me clearly where I go and what I do. What kind of power can I run?"

"I am dedicated to being a great man. If Your Majesty thinks that the Northwest Fighter Plane is good, then he will order the fight. Why would you summon me to ask for your opinion?"

"Your Majesty doesn't listen to my advice, so why bother looking for me?"

There was a long silence in the hall, and then Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was heard saying: "Go back!"

"Here!"

After Wei Ning left, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's cheeks twitched violently, and his rebellious mentality was at work. He always felt that his decision must be correct than that of Wei Ning. This was true before and will remain true in the future.

"Liu Huan."

"My son is here."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said to Liu Huan: "Go and send an imperial edict to Wang Hui, asking Wang Hui to send troops to counterattack the sixteen countries in the Western Regions within this month!"

"I don't believe that the mighty lion will be defeated now!"

Previously, the army was defeated because of Wang Meng's defection. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty still does not want to believe that the Han army is weak.

There was a reason for the failure last time, and we will definitely not fail this time!
Liu Huan hurriedly clasped his fists and said: "Father, the prince said..."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty interrupted him and said, "You don't have to listen to him. How can I not know what he wants to do and what his selfish motives are?"

"Give Wang Hui the order according to my wishes!"

"Here!"

(End of this chapter)