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At the end of August, Huo Qubing's troops returned to Jilusai from the grassland, took a short rest, and then set off again to the county seat of Shuofang County.
When the towering city walls of the county town appeared at the end of the line of sight, the entire team's aura of fighting all the way truly subsided and relaxed.
"Qu Bing, when I return to Chang'an this time, I will take you out to have some fun."
At the front of the team, surrounded by generals, the one riding a horse in white robes is Huo Qubing.
On his right side were Zhang Cigong, Su Jian and others, and on the other side were Zhao Ponu and Xiong San.
The person who spoke was Zhang Cigong, winking, as if he had a treasure that he wanted to explore together with Huo Qubing.
The atmosphere in the team is becoming more relaxed as they approach Shuofang County City.
The sun is shining brightly in the afternoon.
Seeing Zhang Cigong and Huo Qubing chatting, other generals followed suit and whispered.
Zhao Ponu and Zhang Cigong did not have the courage, so they were immediately dressed up by Zhou Ping. They almost smeared pearl powder on their faces, making them fair and fair. They entered the city and started parading through the streets.
At the rear of the team, the prisoners escorted by the soldiers brought back trophies stretching for several miles, most of which were snatched from the evacuating Xiongnu tribes. The first batch of things brought back from the royal court was even larger, and had been taken back to the north by Wei Qing in advance.
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At this time, a group of people came from the direction of the county town, and the leader was Taichang Zhouping, who had come from Chang'an thousands of miles away on the emperor's order to welcome the triumphant army.
Therefore, everyone is eager to establish military honors."
"The leader of the Lan clan was captured alive... It is said that his daughter was a rare beauty among the Xiongnu, and she was also captured."
I called again, but there was still no one.
Taichang Zhou Ping rode closer and glanced at the crowd: "It is announced that the champion Hou Huo will be cured of his illness and receive the order."
Zhang Cigong said with a look of 'surprise': "Qu Bing said he entered the city first and just left. Didn't he meet Taichang?"
"General Zhang captured her. I don't think she's a beauty, but she does look fierce."
Zhang Cigong asked: "After Taichang reads the imperial edict, do you want Huo Hou to enter the city for the people to watch?"
"Furthermore, your military strength is so great that you have launched two battles that have never been seen before. In just two months, you have closed 4,000 households. How many people are looking at you?
Huo Qubing pondered: "Uncle, are you afraid that if I am too sharp, Your Majesty will have nothing to gain, and eventually the king and his ministers will become jealous of each other?"
No one agreed.
"Huo Hou deceived me so hard."
Wei Qing was stunned for a moment before he stopped laughing.
Zhang Cigong and Zhao Ponu seemed to understand the reason why Huo Qubing took the first step.
This seems to be the fate of those who are the most famous generals in the past dynasties and whose achievements have shaken their masters.
"The soldiers defeated the Xiongnu headquarters this time and greatly boosted the prestige of our Han people. People from all over the country are waiting to welcome Huo Hou back. Why don't they show up?" Zhou Ping asked.
The entire Shuofang County people were eager to rush to the county town to greet the Han army.
Huo Qubing smiled and said: "The reward reaches ten thousand households, which is indeed a pass. After ten thousand households, one becomes a highly respected minister and has no title.
The entire city gradually quieted down and became solemn, without the noise just now.
"He is already over 30 years old, and I heard he is still the Yan family of the Xiongnu Chanyu."
"You escaped today, as well as the rest of the way, and Chang'an. Zhou Ping was evaded by you once, and he won't be fooled again next time." Wei Qing said.
You must know that no one can better understand the ferocity and cruelty of the Huns during their raids than the people at the border.
In the city of Shuofang County at the rear, the streets were already deserted.
While the two were talking, the parade had already approached the Sheriff's Mansion.
Wei Qing said eloquently: "Absorbing a country's destiny is the most conducive to the cultivation of military strategists. The so-called military strategist who destroys the country has the hope of becoming a saint. The foundation of the military strategist who shakes the destiny of the country is unbreakable. I have some experience in this regard to tell you..."
This theory is really fresh and has a strong flavor of military and military extravagance.
Huo Qubing severely wounded the Xiongnu, causing the world to boil.
"His Majesty specially asked me to come here because he has something to explain."
Huo Qubing said: "If the population and land are double, triple, or even more than they are now, will 10,000 households still be the upper limit?
External expansion is always the best way to resolve internal conflicts.
Zhou Ping said of course: "Not only must we walk along the street, but we must also go all the way from Shuofang back to Chang'an. Officials and people from all over the country will greet us in important cities along the way.
But in the days before the retreat, Zhang Cigong and Su Jian's troops brought back all the things, livestock, and prisoners captured from various Xiongnu tribes.
Zhou Ping turned his head and asked: "The soldiers have gone out to fight and have made great achievements. Your Majesty asked me to come from Chang'an to welcome you. Your Majesty has issued an edict to inform the world of the great victory at Beiguan. Why don't you see Huo Hou coming to receive the title?"
Likewise, no one expected the Huns to be defeated more than they did.
Do you know what your Majesty will reward you if you continue to seal it and break through ten thousand households?"
"Who is the champion?"
In the past few days, after the emperor issued an edict to the people, people everywhere were talking about the Han army leaving Beiguan and achieving a great victory.
Nalan Min was a famous beautiful woman of the Xiongnu and the favorite concubine of Yi Zhixie.
After the Xiongnu broke through the city, they looted and plundered wildly. Similar incidents were common at the border.
As soon as they approached the county town, Zhang Cigong and Zhao Ponu were surprised. An unexpected number of people came to greet them.
When other people saw the Han army, they lowered themselves and slowly knelt on the ground.
This is what His Majesty has ordered, and it is a measure to boost the morale of our Han people, so this is the way to go."
"After your majesty passed the edict, the border guards came to announce the gongs for several days. Every household knew that Huo Hou was coming back today. Since Huo Hou was not here, he invited the Northern Army Lieutenant Zhang Cigong and the Eagle Strike School Lieutenant Zhao Ponu to replace Huo Hou and take the crown.
Enter the city!"
There are some battles where you can become stronger the more you fight."
If you think about it carefully, it makes a lot of sense.
The military exploits of defeating the Xiongnu royal court were heard all over the world. This was an opportunity to gather people's morale and enhance the prestige of the country. Zhou Ping was also in a high mood and his eyes were shining.
Wei Qing was silent.
"It doesn't even look like it... I heard that the champion was so brave that he could defeat thousands of troops. He knocked down the Hun royal court with just a raised hand and crushed the Hun chanyu to death."
Create a prosperous age, kill all the Han invaders, and prevent foreigners from making any move.
They respected the strong army of the Han Dynasty and helped them kill the Huns and bandits.
After some people knelt down to the Han army, they cried bitterly: "I have been waiting for this day for many years..."
Zhang Cigong, Su Jian, and Zhao Ponu looked at each other. Why were they so urgent that they just left?
He added: "Your Majesty has taken the system of no merit without merit to its extreme, so everyone respects martial arts.
Zhao Ponu was riding on his horse and sweating slightly on his forehead when he heard the comments of the people on the street.
When you are fighting your own battles, you must also know how to distribute your general merits to your subordinates in order to gain support."
"In the first year of Yuan Shuo, the Huns attacked and the city was destroyed. My father was dragged to death by the Huns who hung his horse for fun."
With no one else around, Wei Qing lowered his voice slightly and said, "There are some things you should pay attention to.
Looking down at the long street below, the scene of people kneeling in silence moved Huo Qubing.
There was only the crisp sound of the Han army's horse hooves marching forward on the streets.
So when they heard that the Xiongnu headquarters were defeated by the Han army, the people at the border were overjoyed.
"You have had extraordinary talent in military formations since you were young.
When my great Han Dynasty passed into your Majesty's hands, my country's strength grew day by day. I changed the forbearing style of my ancestors and declared war on the Xiongnu. If you have extraordinary achievements, you must treat extraordinary people. In order to encourage the army to develop a brave and warlike style, Your Majesty reiterates
Reward the meritorious generals, and severely punish the defeated generals.
But that’s because my country as a big man is small. Uncle, think about it, our current country, population, and 10,000 households are indeed the largest reward.”
On the streets, everyone was crying with joy.
He is a general, and it is natural for him to fight for the country, so he does not need to parade in the streets.
To be continued...