The great man will live forever

Chapter 71
"Da da da!"

The messengers of the Han Dynasty rode horses and rushed to various places with the edict of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. They rushed to various places with feathers on their bodies and read it in public in important counties and frontiers.

"The Emperor of the Han Dynasty issued an edict, saying that I am the most respected and most respected, and have worked hard day and night to unify the country today. However, the north is uneasy, the Huns are rampant, Yuan Yuan is in turmoil, and the people are displaced. I am determined to attack it with a large army and plead for the people. The Han Dynasty will live forever, his order! "

After the officers and soldiers finished reading, the people below looked at me and I looked at you, with blank expressions on their faces.

"What happened?"

"What did you say?"

"We're going to fight the Huns."

"Didn't you already fight?"

"Can the Huns finish the battle?"

In any case, the decisive battle order issued by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty shocked the country. The feathers were flying as fast as sparks. You could see strong men from the counties heading north everywhere, most of them transporting supplies.

This was the largest battle against the Hungarians during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty invested 50 cavalry, 14 infantry, and 60 accompanying horses, totaling a huge force of [-].

Since the Xiongnu retreated to Mobei at that time and fortified the walls to clear the country, which caused transportation difficulties, a large number of infantry were used for transportation, and five infantrymen ensured the supplies of one cavalry.

Before the war began, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty summoned Huo Qubing alone.

"I will make it clear to you. I have given you a gift. You must like it. Do you want it, the Great Chanyu of the Huns?"

"Your Majesty, this gift is what I have always wanted."

"Haha!" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty smiled and patted Huo Qubing on the shoulder.

"There are two goals in this decisive battle. One is the main force of the Xiongnu Great Chanyu, and the other is the Xiongnu Royal Court Camp. I have thought about it. You will fight against the Xiongnu Great Chanyu, and the general will fight against the Xiongnu Royal Court. You What do you think?"

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!" Huo Qubing saluted with clasped fists, his eyes full of fighting spirit.

"This battle must be fought beautifully."

"I will do my best, and I will not return it until I break the Xiongnu's oath."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at Huo Qubing and said slowly: "A general has his own style. You are unconstrained and unrestrained. Originally, I didn't want to send you any deputy generals, but Liu Han is probably the most suitable for you. He grew up with you. If you stick your butt out, he will know what you are going to do. You two have always cooperated well, so he can be your lieutenant again."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. You still understand me. By the way, Your Majesty, I have another idea." Huo Qubing smiled shyly.

"Say!"

"Except for Brother Liu, I would like to choose a captain I am familiar with, is that okay?"

"For an army of [-], you and the general will each choose [-]. You will have priority. Those that you are satisfied with and those that are easy to use can be handed over to you. You can make your own decisions and adapt to changes. I only want one result, and that is to win. .”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Huo Qubing once again clasped his fists in thanks. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was indeed very kind to him, and he could only repay him with death.

"Thank you, thank you. I asked you to fight against the Great Chanyu, not to attend a banquet. This is the hardest nut to crack..."

When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said this, there was worry on his face. He knew that this was a decisive battle and a stud. Of course, he might be more worried about Huo Qubing's life. If he crossed the Gobi and fought a big battle, people would die if he didn't do it. of.

On the battlefield, especially the ancient battlefield, no one can guarantee that they will survive, they can only try their best.

"Is fifty thousand elite cavalry enough?" In fact, this was the limit of the Han Empire's logistics.

Later generations, even in Europe in the 17th century, could only organize cavalry expeditions of ten thousand people at most.

"In the past, you only gave me [-] yuan. Isn't it enough to give me [-] yuan this time? As long as I find the main force of the Great Chanyu, I will never let him go."

The two smiled at each other.

Not long after summoning Huo Qubing alone, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty summoned Wei Qing again.

"Sister told me that Wei Qing has been worrying about the transportation of baggage these days. Are you relieved now?"

Wei Qing replied respectfully: "Your Majesty's determination is greater than what I dare to imagine."

"I have just prepared all the possible conditions for you. Whether or not you can realize your expectations depends on your courage and determination in battle."

"I know how important this battle is to the country."

"Wei Qing, do you still remember what I said to you when you entered the palace with the queen?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at Wei Qing seriously.

"Remember, your majesty brought me into the palace. At that time, except for your majesty and sister, Wei Qing had no relatives worthy of trust."

As if recalling the time at that time, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Wei Qing were silent. After a while, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said: "I have said that there are too few people like Wei Qing who have no regrets or regrets. I still think so today. .”

"Your Majesty!" Wei Qing lowered his head, with emotion in his eyes. A man will die for his confidant.

"I intentionally neglected you for a period of time, but I have no other intention. You, Wei Qing, are my sword. You can only pull it out at the most critical moment. One sword pierces the enemy's chest and kills him with one blow. Now is the time. , completely wipe out the Xiongnu royal court, and you, Wei Qing, will take command and fight for me."

Wei Qing immediately clasped his fists and saluted, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I, Wei Qing, will kill the enemy and sweep away the Xiongnu royal court."

"You must remember my four words and be determined to win."

"Nuo!" In this battle, Huo Qubing and Wei Qing were generals, each leading [-] cavalry. However, because Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty favored Huo Qubing, Huo Qubing got the right to choose his army before Wei Qing. As a result, Huo Qubing's army was more elite than Wei Qing's. some.

A superior person deserves to be a superior person. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty made Wei Qing and Huo Qubing die with just a few words. Of course, his personality charm was extremely powerful.

Before deciding to set off, Li Guang specifically asked to see Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, who took him to the weapons room.

"This is a newly forged weapon made by Cheng Li, the weapon maker of the Shaofu, whom I have ordered to serve. General Li, would you like to give it a try?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty pointed to a hanging sword and said to Li Guang.

He happily stepped forward and picked up the sword, "Qiang!" he drew the sword, and then looked at the sword carefully.

"Your Majesty, what a sword, what a sword." Li Guang laughed.

"Try it?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty asked him to cut the wooden table next to him to see if it was sharp.

"Then I took action?"

"Try it."

"Bang!" With a sound, the wooden table broke into two halves.

"This is all Zhang Qian's credit. From now on, all military officers and above will be equipped with this kind of sword."

"I will definitely enshrine you in the palace. Your Majesty, please don't forget me, Li Guang, during this attack."

This is the main purpose of Li Guanglai.

"Let the humble general also be a forward." His eyes were full of desire. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty patted him on the shoulder and did not answer directly.

"General Li, are you 60 years old this year?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty changed the subject.

"Your Majesty, I am just 60 years old this year, but my old yellow bow may not be able to be pulled by the Cavalry General."

He meant that he was very strong, and then he began to complain, "In every major battle over the years, the humble general made a feint on the left to contain him, and a feign on the right to contain him, and never made a single forward attack.

In the last battle in Hexi, although we were the vanguard, we were not the main force. We were just pretending to contain them. We only had 4000 men, and we encountered a [-]-strong Xiongnu army. Why was I so unlucky?

But they, they eat meat, and I can only drink soup. Sometimes I don’t even drink soup. This, this is so unfair, Your Majesty. "

Li Guang said, half-kneeling down, tears welling up in his eyes.

Seeing the 60-year-old general burst into tears in front of him, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty quickly went to help him, "General, general!"

But Li Guang didn't care, he just cried with grievance.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty laughed, he was amused, "If you are unfair, in fact I am the most unfair. Tell me, I have been rewarding others all my life, who has ever rewarded me? Tell me!

You dominate the situation and kill everywhere. I can only stay in the palace and wait for news. Your happiness, anger, sorrow and joy are all affected by the front. You, Li Guang, have been a guard in the palace for several years and you can't stand it anymore. But I , to be trapped in the deep palace for a lifetime. "

Hearing what Emperor Wu of Liu Han said, Li Guang quickly said: "Your Majesty, this is not what I meant."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty waved his hand and said: "Okay, okay, I don't mean to blame you, I give you permission, I give you permission, go to the general and be a forward general."

Li Guang was extremely happy at this time, "Really? Your Majesty?"

He was really afraid that this was a dream, so he kowtowed quickly: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty, I will definitely die in service."

After seeing Emperor Wu of Han nodding, he laughed and left.

"Haha, now I, Li Guang, have meat to eat." He shouted while laughing.

Zhang Tang, who came in from the side, was very surprised when he saw this scene.
"Your Majesty, Zhang Tang, goes to see you."

"Be flat!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After Zhang Tang stood up, he asked, "Your Majesty, why was General Li so happy just now?"

"I really can't save my face anymore. He is old and is about to retire. Let's give him another chance to be a striker and become a marquis for his meritorious service!"

Zhang Tang disagreed. He said, "Your Majesty, you have worked so hard to plan this battle. How can you put a veteran who may not be qualified into the forward position in such an important position to save face?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at him in surprise and said, "Do you think General Li Guang is not suitable to be the vanguard?"

"The last time the general used Zhao Xin as the vanguard, it was a very painful lesson. When I was trying the Huainan King's rebellion case, I found that General Li Guang was also involved. If it happens again, it would be terrible. Zhao Xinzhi This misfortune is still a nuisance to the imperial court, and your Majesty must take precautions against it."

After hearing what Zhang Tang said, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty thought for a moment and said, "Li Guang has been fighting with the late emperor and me for decades. He has been through fire and water many times. I don't believe that he is disloyal."

After he finished speaking, he changed the subject, "However, Li Guang is indeed old. I see him faltering, and I am a little confused. This battle is a key battle that determines the fate of the Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu. With Li Guang as the former general, I am a little confused." With such a heavy responsibility, it is indeed inappropriate to consider it. Let’s do this. You write a secret edict and I will send it to the general, so that he can be aware of it when employing people.”

"The minister obeys the order!"

Good guy, this time, Li Guang has no forward generals. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty agreed and wanted to regret it, but he couldn't open his mouth, so he could only secretly give Wei Qing instructions and let him take the blame.

(End of this chapter)