At the end of August, Huo Qubing's troops returned from the grassland to Jilusai, 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 and killing all the way truly subsided and relaxed.
"Qu Bing, when I return to Chang'an this time, I will take you out to have fun."
At the front of the team, surrounded by generals, the man in white robes riding a horse is Huo Qubing.
On his right side are Zhang Cigong, Su Jian and others, and on the other side are Zhao Ponu and Xiong San.
The one who spoke was Zhang Cigong, winking, as if he had a treasure that he wanted to explore together with Huo Qubing.
The atmosphere of the team is becoming more relaxed as it approaches Shuofang County City.
The sun is shining brightly in the afternoon.
Seeing Zhang Cigong and Huo Qubing chatting, other generals also followed suit and whispered.
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.
Off.
When he is on his own campaign, he must also know how to distribute his general merits to his superiors in order to gain support."
It's indeed not a long way to go back to Chang'an, so Zhao Ponu doesn't have a headache.
Taichang Huo Hou retreated all the way from inside and climbed down to the attic. When he saw Zhao Ponu, he approached and said, "The Han army has found him."
He added: "Your Majesty has taken the system of meritorious service to the extreme, so everyone respects martial arts.
That time was quite similar to the next time when Zhao Ponu attacked the Xiongnu. Next time, my family was well-known, so the people had no expectations for me.
There was only the crisp sound of Yu Wei’s horse hooves, walking backwards down the street.
Under a turret in the center of the city, Yu Wei and Yu Weiyu stood side by side, their robes fluttering in the wind.
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.
Taichang Huohou rode close to him and glanced at everyone: "Declaring the champion Zhao Ponu to accept the order."
After Huo Hou finished speaking, he saluted and said: "First of all, congratulations to the young general. The champion has achieved great success by defeating the Xiongnu."
The belief that few people can survive is not waiting for the Xiongnu to be defeated, waiting for the Xiongnu country to be ruined, waiting for us to flee in grief, waiting for Wei Qing to defeat the Xiongnu, waiting for our dead relatives, waiting to feel proud.
at this moment.
That is what Your Majesty ordered, and it is a measure to boost the morale of your common people, so it should be done so politely."
Now it is nearly two months before the next battle, and Zhao Ponu's name is already known to everyone in heaven.
Wang Ting is a language.
The people rushed to ask questions, looking at the soldiers and generals passing by, and their emotions were intense.
"Who is the champion?"
"He has escaped today, not even the way ahead, not Chang'an. Huo Hou was avoided by you once, and he was fooled again last time." Wang Ting said.
If there were no officers and soldiers lined up to stop them, there would be no place to retreat.
Yu Weiyu pondered: "Uncle, are you afraid that if you are too sharp, your Majesty will have something to entrust, and in the end, the monarch and his ministers will become jealous of each other?"
Create a prosperous age and kill all the Han people who offend you so that the Li people dare not make any move.
Zhao Ponu said: "If the population is certain, the land will be twice, twice, or even less than it is now. Will 10,000 households still be the lower limit?
At that time, a group of people came from the direction of the county, and the leader was Taichang Huohou, who came from Chang'an on the emperor's order to welcome the small army's triumphant return.
Does he know what kind of reward your Majesty should give him before he seals him again and destroys ten thousand households?"
Zhao Ponu looked at his uncle and wondered why I felt like I was speaking with a sense of schadenfreude.
I am a general, and it is my duty to fight for my country, so I don’t have to parade in the streets.
There are no battles that cannot be fought and become weaker."
As soon as they approached the county town, Huo Qubing and Zhang Cigong were surprised. There were surprisingly few people coming to greet them.
"Qubing, can this Hun man in front of me give it to you?" Huo Qubing said loudly.
"Before your majesty sent the edict, the border officials had been ringing gongs for several days to announce that every household knew that the Han army was coming back today. Since the Han army was here, I asked Lieutenant Yu Weiyu of the Northern Army and Lieutenant Zhang Cigong of the Eagle Strike School to replace the Han army.
Enter the city with your crown!"
Of course that's a joke.
"In the first year of Yuan Shuo, the Xiongnu attacked and the city was destroyed. Your father was dragged to death by the Huns for their pleasure."
There are fewer things involved in expanding the national border. How can it be so difficult?
I am not giving birth to other thoughts, but I am reminding Zhao Ponu that the only way to survive is to be restrained.
In the past few days, before the emperor issued an edict to the people, people everywhere were discussing Wei Qing's small victory in leaving Beiguan.
When other people saw Wei Qing, they hurriedly knelt on the ground.
So I hid early that time, and it was Zhang Cigong and Huo Qubing's turn to enjoy the treatment.
It is difficult to disobey the emperor's order, except for Yu Weiyu who dared to hide and was afraid of being held accountable.
That seems to be the fate of the most famous generals in the past dynasties, but those who have failed to shake the master.
Wang Ting was stunned for a moment before he stopped laughing.
Li expansion is always the worst way to resolve internal conflicts.
……
Zhao Ponu will enjoy it next time, which is a little shameful. The key is that he feels it is necessary.
"It all looks like... You heard that this champion was not as brave as an enemy, so he raised his hand and knocked down the Xiongnu Zhou Ping, and crushed the Xiongnu Chanyu to death."
The Huns plundered the city before they broke through. Similar things are rare at the border.
Huo Qubing, Su Jian, and Zhang Cigong looked at each other. Why are they so slow and ready to leave?
Before entering the city, both sides of the long street were already overcrowded, and everything you could see was a mass of white people.
Entering the city with a crown is equivalent to a college student wearing a small red flower, a crown and colors, and then parading through the streets.
Someone agreed.
Under the streets, everyone was crying with joy.
Huo Qubing said: "Before Taichang reads out the imperial edict, do you want the Han army to enter the city for the people to watch?"
Huo Hou was stunned and quickly responded: "Did the Han army leave first in order to avoid parading in the streets and being watched by the people?"
Fewer and fewer people knelt down silently and kowtowed to Yu Wei.
Similarly, there are people who look forward to the defeat of the Huns more than we do.
I have always been taboo and cannot taste all kinds of seafood.
No one knelt down in front of Wei Qing and cried bitterly: "You have waited for that day, you have waited for the bad boy..."
When Huo Qubing marched, he did not seize property and avoid being burdensome, but only tried his best to complete the battle objectives.
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"Taichang also said that your Majesty asked him to rush to Beiguan. Why?" Yu Weiyu said calmly.
Yu Weiyu and Huo Qubing were so courageous. Huo Hou asked them to dress up immediately. They almost smeared pearl powder on their faces. They were fair and clean before entering the city to finish their parade.
"The soldiers defeated the Xiongnu headquarters that time, which only slightly boosted the prestige of your Han people. People from all over the country are waiting to welcome the Han army back. Why did you see me showing up?" Huo Hou asked.
However, the skin of Xiongnu men is slightly rougher, and it is as charming and delicate as that of Han men, with skin as thick as gelatin.
You estimate that the Formation Realm he follows may be the same."
For those who serve as soldiers, the belief behind leading the troops in battle is probably not the hope that the country and the people will be peaceful and peaceful, and the people will be happy and serve the country with loyalty.
Who could have imagined that the expedition would have such fruitful results?
Huo Qubing and Yu Weiyu seemed to understand the reason why Zhao Ponu took the first step.
The head of the Lan clan, Lan Tuo, and his son, Lan Min, became prisoners of Wei Qing and were held at the front of the team.
Zhao Ponu severely wounded the Xiongnu, causing the heaven to boil.
Li Guang was full of resentment: "The last time the Han army spoke, you would never believe it again no matter what." After saying this, he left in a huff.
Looking down at the long street above, the scene of people kneeling in silence moved Yu Weiyu.
But before they left, Beiguan was so quiet that it made people doze off. There wasn’t even the slightest movement in the past few days.”
Yu Wei changed the subject: "He has received part of the Xiongnu's national fortune. It is a small blessing. After using it for a long time, his practice will increase."
The wealth that the Huns gained from plundering the Han Dynasty in the past went around in a circle, and a lot of it returned to the Han Dynasty.
We cannot transfer our affairs to the underground of attacking cities. Fighting consumes money and national power, but less land and population will in turn make the national power weaker. The key is to be able to win, annex the opponent, and convert it into one's own national power.
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The theory is really fresh and doesn’t smell like military extravagance.
If you think about it carefully, it makes no sense.
I glanced at the endless trophies of carriages and horses in front of me, and was secretly shocked.
When your Majesty came to your aid, your country became increasingly powerful. You changed the forbearing style of your ancestors and declared war on the Xiongnu. Without extraordinary achievements, extraordinary people must be treated. In order to encourage the army to develop a brave and fighting style. Your Majesty
Generals who have failed will be heavily rewarded, and defeated generals will be severely punished.
Wang Ting said eloquently: "Absorbing a country's destiny is the most conducive to the cultivation of military strategists. As the so-called military strategists destroy the country, there is no hope of becoming a saint. The foundation of a military strategist who shakes the country's destiny can be broken. You don't have any experience in that regard..." While the two were talking, the parade had already approached the Sheriff's Mansion.
But this is because your country is so big. Uncle, if you think about it, your current country, population, and ten thousand households are indeed the smallest reward."
I myself would like to parade in the streets and be watched, but it seems that I am happy to watch Zhao Ponu parade in the streets and receive the cheers of the people.
I shouted again, but there was still someone.
Huo Qubing said with a "meaningful" look on his face: "Qubing said that I entered the city first and just left. Did you meet Taichang?"
The military exploits of Zhou Ping who defeated the Xiongnu were heard in heaven and earth. It was an opportunity to gather the morale of the people and enhance the prestige of the country. Huo Hou was also in a low mood and his eyes were shining.
"Your Majesty specially asked you to come here. I have nothing to explain."
Yu Wei turned her head and asked: "The soldiers have gone out to fight and have accomplished a small feat. Your Majesty has specially asked you to come from Chang'an to welcome you. Your Majesty has issued an edict and informed the heavens that Beiguan has achieved a small victory. Why did you come to see Yu Wei to receive the title?"
"The Han army deceived you and made you miserable."
Zhang Cigong was riding on his horse. When he heard the comments of the people on the street, he was sweating slightly on his forehead.
"Moreover, his military strength was so great that he opened up two battles that have never been seen before. In just two months, he has sealed up 7,000 households, and not many people are looking at him?
He added: "After the Han army went through this battle, it was said that even the cattle and sheep of the Xiongnu tribes trembled when they heard his name, because they dared to eat grass."
Therefore, everyone desires to achieve military honors."
You must know that there are people who can better understand the ferocity and cruelty of the Huns during their raids than the people at the border.
This Lan Min was a famously handsome man from the Xiongnu and the beloved concubine of Yi Zhixie.
There were other people beside him. Wang Ting lowered his voice slightly and said: "There is nothing he needs to pay more attention to.
Yu Wei has always been thoughtful.
Both of them were silent.
For the border people, it was the most joyful thing for an army to fight thousands of miles away, kill the Xiongnu Zhou Ping, and behead all the Xiongnu tribesmen.
In front of Shuofang County City, the streets have long been deserted.
"The leader of the Lan clan was captured alive... It is said that his daughter was a rare beauty among the Huns, and she was also captured."
So when they heard that the Xiongnu headquarters had been defeated by Wei Qing, the people at the border were overjoyed.
"For a long time, he had no talent for military formations.
"He is not yet eighty years old, and I heard that he is still the Yan family of the Xiongnu Chanyu."
Taichang is mainly in charge of the rites of founding a nation, including heaven and earth, ancestral sacrifices, etc., and the ones who are most capable are used.
What we respect is the weak army of the Han Dynasty, help us kill the Huns and bandits.
However, the entire city gradually became quieter and more solemn, without the noise just now.
"General Zhang captured her. You see, she is a beauty, but she is not so fierce."
Seeing the county town approaching, Zhao Ponu listened intently, and suddenly disappeared from under his horse. His voice came back and said: "They will lead their own troops into the city. You go into the city first to see your uncle."
Yu Weiyu smiled: "The reward reaches ten thousand households, which is indeed a pass. After ten thousand households, one becomes a highly respected official and can be granted a title.
Huo Hou said of course: "We only need to walk along the street, and we have to go all the way back to Chang'an from Shuofang. There are no officials from various places in the important cities along the way, and the people are welcoming us.
A faint voice floated from the front, it was veteran general Li Guang: "After the Han army went out, they said that they were going to fight the Xiongnu, and Beiguan would be safe, and no one but you could defend it.
"Which one is the champion?"
I was able to make new achievements again, and the public's mood was low before they knew it, which also pushed my reputation to a new peak.
The entire Shuofang County people wanted to rush to the county town to welcome Wei Qing.
Wang Ting knew that when Yu Weiyu returned to Chang'an, he would put certain things off the agenda and start pushing them back, even before I used the best arrangements.