The Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu fought for more than a month this time, with two results: first, the army construction was destroyed, and the soldiers' border was destroyed. The people were frightened by the news of the Xiongnu, and fled back to the Central Plains one after another, leaving the frontier empty; second, the Han army Incompetent, the Xiongnu robbed countless people, their desires were hard to satisfy, and their pride grew stronger. After the war, the Xiongnu came to the border whenever they wanted and robbed whenever they wanted. They were as unscrupulous as if they were entering uninhabited territory.
For Liu Heng, he can endure anything as long as he can maintain his current life.
In the second year of Emperor Wen's reign (162 BC), Liu Heng sent envoys to the Xiongnu to discuss the marriage again. The Xiongnu agreed to make peace, and the Han Dynasty continued to send gifts to the Xiongnu every year. In the third year of Emperor Wen's reign (161 BC), the old Shanyu died, and the military minister Shanyu succeeded to the throne. The Bank of China said that it would seize the opportunity and instigate the Huns again.
Like his father, the military minister Shanyu listened to Zhong Xing's words. In 158 BC, after three years of preparation, the military minister Shanyu led 60,000 troops and marched southward. The Xiongnu soldiers divided into two groups, one group went straight to Shangjun, and the other group attacked Yunzhong County. The Xiongnu soldiers looted all the way and were unstoppable, and Chang'an was in danger again. The military minister Shanyu was well prepared. The two armies were extremely sharp and powerful. Chang'an felt like an earthquake. When Liu Heng was in his later years, just because a Bank of China said that the Huns came to carry out two large-scale raids, it was really a headache.
The Han Dynasty deployed troops in two directions. First, they stationed troops in Beidi, Juzhu and Feihukou (southeast of today's Yu County, Hebei Province) as the first barrier. They sent Zhou Yafu, the prefect of Hanoi, to garrison Xiliu, and Zhu Zihou Xu to garrison Jimen. , Liu Li garrisoned Bashang, and the three garrison points assisted each other in offensive and defensive operations to fully resist the Huns. When the Han Dynasty deployed its army this time, it did not mobilize as many generals as last time, but it mobilized one general. This general can defeat ten generals with only one of his generals.
The Xiongnu army was steady and tight, like an arrow on Li Guang's string, ready to attack. The Han Dynasty hurriedly mobilized troops and generals, and was so busy that they were sweating profusely. There were no generals in the army, so Liu Heng personally went to Bashang, Jimen and Xiliu to reward the sergeants. When Liu Bang was old, he was still going around to conquer, and his son was still going around to reward the soldiers when he was old. It can be seen that the Han Dynasty was just established, and its power was not enough to scare people. The big man is like a child, his body is growing, he is not yet a teenager and has no strength.
When Liu Heng arrived at Bashang and Jimen, he was warmly welcomed by the soldiers and generals. The atmosphere was very lively, like a child playing a game. Liu Heng was very happy to accompany him. Liu Heng and his entourage can do whatever they want, go wherever they want, and do whatever they want without any hindrance. When they reached Xiliu, the gatekeeper stopped him and refused to let him in. The emperor rewards me with his chariot and the sergeant blocks the door. Isn't this rebellion? The reward staff looked worried.
The general stationed at Xiliu is Zhou Yafu, Zhou Bo's second son. After Zhou Bo's death, his eldest son Zhou Shengzhi succeeded him as marquis. However, Zhou Shengzhi had a bad relationship with the princess, and soon he killed someone, and his title was reduced. The emperor was not allowed to enter Zhou Yafu's military camp. Liu Heng's entourage all suspected that Zhou Yafu resented Liu Heng and wanted to rebel and take revenge. Liu Heng's entourage thought of this and saw that the Xiliu camp was so majestic, unlike that of Bashang and Jimen, and they couldn't help but feel frightened.
Previously, Zhou Yafu had served as a county guard in Hanoi. Once, a fortune teller sent Zhou Yafu three words: You will be made a marquis in three years; you will be promoted to a general and prime minister in eight years, and you will have the power of the country. You will be extremely noble and a benevolent minister; you will starve after nine years of being a prime minister. die. After hearing this, Zhou Yafu chuckled and said: "My brother has already inherited the title of Marquis from his father. Even if he dies, his son will inherit the title of Marquis. How can it be my turn? Besides, since I am so noble, how can I starve to death again?" The fortune teller pointed to Zhou Yafu's mouth and said that the lines on his mouth were vertical lines, which were the lines of starvation.
The generous Zhou Yafu didn't believe what the fortune teller said and didn't take it to heart. Three years later, Zhou Sheng's title was reduced. Liu Heng, considering Zhou Bo's achievements, ordered Zhou Yafu to succeed him as marquis. The fortune teller said that Zhou Yafu would be granted the title of marquis in three years, and indeed Zhou Yafu was granted the title of marquis three years later. People can't help but feel deeply worried about the fortune teller's words. Zhou Yafu was a martial artist who didn't know how to write or write, let alone the theory of magic, so he didn't take the fortune teller's words to heart.
Liu Heng was prevented from rewarding the sergeants this time, so the military camp was managed by Zhou Yafu. Liu Heng's advance envoy was blocked outside the military camp. The advance envoy said that the emperor was coming. The guard sergeant stood upright and replied solemnly: "The army only knows the order of the general and does not accept the emperor's edict." Liu Heng arrived. , I saw the generals wearing armor on their shoulders, weapons on their bodies, holding bows and arrows. Their military appearance was very majestic and majestic. Liu Heng sent someone to tell Zhou Yafu that the emperor had come to reward the army, so Zhou Yafu ordered people to open the military gate. Liu Heng and his entourage were about to ride their horses in, but the sergeant guarding the gate immediately said: "The general has stipulated that horses are not allowed to gallop in the army." The sergeants each maintained their positions and stood solemnly, very orderly. Liu Heng pressed the bridle and walked slowly, his eyes never leaving the stone statue. sergeant. When Zhou Yafu met Liu Heng, he only bowed but did not kneel down. He said: "Wearing armor and a helmet, it is inconvenient to kneel down, so we should use military salutes instead." Liu Heng immediately put on a serious face and leaned forward to show his respect.
When Liu Heng walked out of the military camp, all the followers were worried about Zhou Yafu. Liu Heng came out of the camp, looked around, as if he was looking at the future of the big man, and said happily: "Oh, this is the real general! Bashang and Jimen are like child's play, it is strange that their generals are not captured. Like Zhou Yafu Who can invade such a general?" After inspecting Zhou Yafu's military camp, Liu Heng knew what a general was and what an army was, just like Liu Bang didn't know the dignity of the throne until he saw Shusun Tong's court gift.
The Han Dynasty sent out a large number of troops, densely packed with soldiers and generals, and the momentum was frightening. When the Han army approached the border fortress, the Huns led their troops away again. The Xiongnu had few people, and judging from the number of troops, their power was getting worse every year. The Han Dynasty had a vast territory and a large population. After several years of recovery, talented people began to emerge, such as Jia Yi, Chao Cuo, Zhou Yafu and others. If the arm cannot twist the thigh, in the long run, the humiliating marriage policy will not continue.
After the Xiongnu soldiers left, Liu Heng also died.
Liu Heng saw a real general for the first time, but he failed to see the general perform meritorious service. How sad!
In Liu Heng's life, he met Jia Yi, a great talent, but he didn't know how to put him to good use, which caused Jia Yi to die in depression. He died in sorrow, which is sad!
To sum up Liu Heng's life, he was kind to the people, but without merit. He was a benefactor of the Han Dynasty, but not a meritorious person. Liu Heng was a weak emperor and very kind.
In June of the seventh year of Emperor Wen's reign (157 BC), Liu Heng died.
Liu Heng left his last words: Regarding funerals, be frugal and don’t waste anything; regarding future generations, go to Zhou Yafu. Liu Heng left military general Zhou Yafu to Liu Qi, and Liu Qi also had his adviser Chao Cuo. With one military and one literary talent, Liu Qi would start his era.
