Pass through Yanmen and cross Xiongguan Pass.
Farewell my parents, leave Chang'an.
Liu Che said that the offense and defense were changed, and this time it was really the offense and defense.
The Xiongnu showed no sign of invasion, but the Han army took the initiative to attack the grasslands.
It is very difficult to find traces of the Huns in the vast grassland, so this time, Liu Che's plan was not to attack any of the 240,000 Huns.
his goal.
It’s a mutual market!
Prairie people need salt, tea, and cloth.
Where do these things come from?
In the past few years, the bilateral relations were relatively harmonious. In the Han Dynasty, there were marriage ceremonies every year, and Xuzi, wine and food were sent to Shan Yuting.
After seeing the good things of the Han Dynasty, all the ministries would inevitably have hopes, but if the Xiongnu Chanyu were to give them the amount they wanted, it would be impossible.
After all, Chanyu is the king of the grassland. If he doesn't use it well, how can he get the turn of the grassland kings below?
So the mutual market appeared.
The Han people needed the Huns' cattle, wool, skins, and horses, and the Huns naturally needed them too.
Year after year.
The existence of the mutual market has made the grassland people and Han people accustomed to it. Even the last time Yizhixie raised his troops to attack the Han, the mutual market was still running.
Because there is a need.
But this time, Liu Che's purpose was to destroy all mutual markets. Mutual trade was important to the Huns, but dispensable to the Han people, especially the powerful class.
They have better access.
Moreover, every mutual market is more or less related to the Huns. If you attack there, there is a high probability of attracting the Huns behind the mutual market. When the enemy comes, there will be no trouble in searching aimlessly.
The Han army is already sharpening its sword.
The Xiongnu was certainly not blind.
Especially with Hu Shui, the warlord leader who is in the grassland and has a heart in Qi.
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"A fight is about to begin, haha. First, give the Han army a shot of cardiotonic to boost their morale.
Where are people? "
When they arrived at Lieutenant Li's Mansion, Zhang Qi looked at the more than 100 secret letters on the table and asked Bai Xing.
"Reporting to your Majesty, we have passed through Henan County and will arrive in Chang'an soon."
"Yes." Zhang Qi nodded as he flipped through the secret message.
This time he sent Wang Li to escort the heads of 5,000-level Huns to Chang'an, along with 30,000 cattle and sheep, as well as King Zuo Guli and Zuo Tuqi.
Of course, the number of cattle and sheep is not the point, it is just for show. The route is so long, I may not have delivered more than ten or two hundred thousand. It is all the consumption on the road that leads to only these few.
The focus is on King Zuo Guli and Zuo Tuqi.
These two people were chosen by Hu Shui himself. Not to mention, they were somewhat related by blood, but not much.
Their appearance was reasonable, and their behavior and behavior were worth receiving spiritual points after they were sent to Jiaoli. These poor people, who were completely mentally broken and spoiled, did not have any resistance to the implantation of spiritual points.
But people are just like that. What the spiritual point enhances is the image of Zhang Qi in their hearts, which is similar to the ideological stamp, but the character is destroyed. These people are of little use to Zhang Qi while they are alive.
Of course, it was of little use to Zhang Qi, but in the hands of Liu Che, it was of great use to the Han Dynasty.
This was the first time that 240,000 Huns were directly captured alive, and the impact was of great significance.
The military operations in the border counties were advancing slowly, but Wang Li and the others were moving much faster.
Pass through Henan County, enter Hongnong County, and go straight to Chang'an.
Thousands of soldiers, tens of thousands of cattle and sheep, and hundreds of vehicles swaggered through the market.
The common people and dignitaries in Chang'an all cast new eyes.
They have seen the caravan.
They have also seen the army.
But this is the first time I’ve seen someone like this who can’t tell whether it’s a caravan or an army.
This means that this army belongs to Zhang Qi. If it were any other general, Liu Che would have to come out to personally welcome the victorious army.
After he received the battle report of capturing the two kings alive.
He didn't know whether he should be happy or angry.
The joy is naturally that the Han army is showing off its power.
Anger is that this army is not his direct lineage.
And his promise to become king.
The soldiers of the Liaodong Army failed to enter Chang'an City.
Although there are only three hundred people, the others are conscripted civilian husbands.
But under the emperor's feet, any armed force must undergo heavy inspections.
The Yulin Army took over the three hundred soldiers of the Liaodong Army and placed them in the school field outside the city.
Wang Li got the opportunity to meet Liu Che.
Chang'an Palace.
"Xuan, the counselor of the Youzhou Duwei Mansion, Wang Li comes to see you!"
"Xuan"
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One voice after another.
At the gate of the palace wall.
Only then did Yulin Langwei let Wang Li go.
Along with them, there were two frightened Hun faces.
"My lord, Wang Li, counselor of the Duwei Mansion in Youzhou, is here to meet with your majesty. May your majesty be blessed with good health."
Wang Li did not look at Liu Che in the high position, but looked straight down at the ground in front of him, his attitude was respectful, and he could not find any fault.
"Hahaha, okay, okay, I have a great talent. It's a pity that I couldn't meet him. It's a pity."
Liu Che laughed.
He has a love for Zhang Qizhen. How can he not be loved by a handsome guy who can fight and defend?
It's a pity that the ambition is too big.
"I hope your Majesty will not blame you. The Huns in the border counties are arrogant and want to invade Liao and plunder them all the time. The captain has no choice but to escape."
"Hahaha, this is natural. The border county is in serious trouble, so how can I blame my captain? Come, tell my ministers what kind of big thing Captain Zhang has done, and what you have brought. Who are these two people!"
There are indeed many curious eyes on Chang'an Palace at this moment. The ministers are kneeling on the ground. Except for a few ministers who often come in and out of Liu Che's court and a few ministers in high positions, the others are a little unaware and can only guess what is going on. Grassland related.
"promise!"
Wang Li straightened his body and spoke word by word.
"Last year, the Duwei Mansion in central Youzhou received His Majesty's order to attack the two kings on the grassland. They prepared in May, set off in June, and arrived in August. After thirty-two battles, they defeated the enemy along the way and found the headquarters of the two kings. After several months of siege, we killed 5,600 generals, gained hundreds of thousands of cattle, sheep, and horses, and captured more than 30,000 people. We captured Zuo Guli King Cumu You alive and Zuo Tuqi Wuwei!"
"These two people are King Zuo Guli and Zuo Tuqi!"
After saying that, Wang Li moved slightly, revealing the two tied people behind him.
Chang'an Palace was in an uproar!
Did the Han Dynasty have this ability?
Who is that central captain?
"In addition, the captain also asked me to submit a letter of apology to His Majesty and ask His Majesty to punish me!"
As he spoke, Wang Li knelt down on one knee and raised his hands above his head.
"Bring it up."
Liu Che glanced at the eunuch, who immediately took the letter, checked it, and handed it to Liu Che.
There was silence in Chang'an Palace, except for the sound of the friction of cloth.
After reading the letter, Liu Che's expression became much gentler.
The letter was really a confession letter. Zhang Qi said in the letter that there were too many prisoners and it was inconvenient to carry them, so he killed the prisoners. In addition, he did not mention a word about the matter of being crowned king. Every line in the letter was a step down for Liu Che.
"Hahaha, what a great talent. The first general in Liaodong is a great talent. Someone came to draw up a decree and made Zhang Qi a prince. He gave him a city in Liao and gave him 100,000 gold and 100,000 silk cloth."
Liu Che talked about numerous rewards in one breath, and the ministers were wise enough not to mention the matter of being crowned king.
But Wang Li said loudly.
"Your Majesty, the captain said, you don't have to accept any reward, but I want the Liu family's daughter!"
"Be bold!"
"Arrogant!"
Suddenly, countless censors in Chang'an Palace broke out!
(End of chapter)
