Four armies came out of the fortress, and the total number of troops in each department exceeded 100,000.
Not to mention there are many auxiliary troops and baggage teams.
After leaving the fortress, Gongsun Ao occupied the left road, Wei Qing's headquarters was in the middle, Gongsun He was in the vanguard, and Li Guang was in the rear.
Although the two Xiongnu kings on the right had been captured alive, Wei Qing was still cautious and dispatched a cavalry of 3,000 men from his own troops to the right, under the command of Huo Qubing.
Except for Gongsun He's troops and horses, which were close to Wei Qing's headquarters, there were more than ten or even dozens of miles between the other departments.
The battle lines are drawn, and they are rushing towards the mutual market.
Right.
Huo Qubing wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"Uncle is still too careful. If the captain said he captured the two kings alive, he must have captured the two kings alive. Why is it so hot today?"
"How about it? Is there any hostility?"
Looking at several groups of cavalry returning from the battle, Huo Qubing asked directly.
"Reporting back to the general, we have not discovered any enemy conditions."
"Damn, these Huns are so good at hiding. It's been almost a month and I haven't seen a single Huns."
"Is there any reply from uncle?"
"Yes, the cavalry general ordered the general to continue wandering on the right, and he is not allowed to return without orders!"
"I know, what's the result of the battle over there?"
"Reporting back to the general, General Qingche raided a mutual market, but no gains were made. The Huns seemed to have known the news in advance and ran away."
"Phew, what a bunch of rats, keep exploring!"
"promise!"
Eighteen-year-old Huo Qubing is more heroic than before. His tall body and strong arms indicate that he has strong personal bravery.
But now, his uncle still protects him like a child, even though he had led thousands of cavalry to defeat the Huns once before.
Annoyed, troubled.
Huo Qubing missed Zhang Qi inexplicably.
——
"Ah!"
"Who is talking about me?"
Zhang Qi murmured after sneezing extremely loudly.
Bai Xing covered his mouth and snickered, then brought a cloth towel and hot tea.
"Your Majesty, be careful of the hot wind."
"Come on, I saw you smiling and pretending. Did Wang Li reply?"
"I'm back, I was about to talk to you."
"In the Han Dynasty, the emperor was granted the title of Marquis of Liao, and the emperor was granted the title of Lord of Liao. This is the first time I have seen the emperor of the Han Dynasty be so generous."
"Why are you so generous? The frontier fortress is already difficult, let alone the vast swamps in the Liao region. How about asking for a hand in marriage?"
"I also agreed, and we are sending the Chang'an clan to the Kingdom of Zhao."
"Well, then prepare the betrothal gift in advance, and send some gifts to my father-in-law. Well, select some longitude spies to go to, it is a rare opportunity to enter the Zhao Palace."
"It's your Majesty."
——
Zhao State.
Handan.
Zhao Palace.
In the garden near the water, willow branches ripple on the water.
A girl with a graceful figure in a palace skirt is sitting on a bluestone and paddling in the water.
The girl's eyebrows are like peach blossoms, and her face is luxurious and reveals the excitement of youth.
"Princess."
The hurried footsteps of the palace maid made the girl wake up.
She looked at the palace maid, and her voice was as clear and sweet as a lark: "What's the matter?"
The little palace maid looked anxious: "Yes, it's Prince Dan. He's coming to find you again. You should hide quickly."
Hearing what the little palace maid said, a flash of panic flashed in the girl's eyebrows. She was Liu Rui, the third daughter of King Zhao Liu Pengzu.
"Quickly, go to father's palace."
Liu Rui stood up from the bluestone very quickly and ran towards the palace of King Zhao.
I don’t know if it’s because the prominent members of the family are just playing tricks, or if the Liu family’s men are too perverted. Anyway, there is no normal person among the princes and kings. The King of Yan is promiscuous, and the King of Qi is promiscuous. This king and that king have them anyway. , even Liu Che also liked male favors. Although King Zhao himself was not promiscuous, he had a promiscuous son, who is now the crown prince of Zhao, Liu Dan.
This guy's favorite thing to do is to commit adultery with his sisters. He has already succeeded in a few of King Zhao's daughters, and now he has extended his hand here.
Liu Rui carried the Huangshan skirt and walked towards the palace of King Zhao with light steps, followed closely by several of her maids.
Running through the bluestone path and the long corridor, Liu Rui arrived at the main hall where King Zhao had his office.
King Zhao is different from other princes and kings. In the Kingdom of Zhao, King Zhao has sole power.
No state minister dared to ask.
Because all the state ministers who had intervened were punished for one crime or another, the sensible ones returned to Chang'an with their lives saved, while the ignorant ones stayed in Zhao forever.
At this moment, in the main hall, King Zhao was receiving guests, and a team of more than ten people was being warmly entertained by King Zhao.
Seeing the palace door open, Liu Rui ran directly in, attracting everyone's attention.
Liu Pengzu's face darkened, but there were many people now, and they were all members of the clan, so he smiled and said.
"Look, this girl also knew she was getting married, so she came right over, hahaha."
The clan members also smiled, but as clan members, they attach great importance to etiquette.
An older elder said bluntly: "Haha, Princess Qingling is lively, but if you want to get married, you still need to be more stable."
Princess Qingling, Liu Rui's title, originally took some time to come, but after Zhang Qiqiu married her and she reached the right age, the clan started immediately.
It also uses the name of a place in Zhao State, which is in line with etiquette.
Liu Rui was stunned at this moment. She was just here to avoid Prince Dan, so why was she getting married?
"Father?"
Liu Rui looked at Liu Pengzu in confusion.
Liu Pengzu laughed and said: "Your Majesty personally gave you the marriage. Zhang Qi, Marquis of Liao, is a hero. This time he captured the two Xiongnu kings alive and promoted the prestige of our country. He is worthy of my precious daughter."
Only after people from the clan arrived to explain the situation today did he know what the gifts sent from Liaodi in the past few months meant.
But since it was Liu Che who spoke, he couldn't disobey him. He knew very well the methods of his imperial brother.
In addition, Zhang Qi knew etiquette and had military power, so he was a good candidate, so he agreed.
"My daughter is getting married now?!"
"Yes, how about this husband that your father has chosen for you? A young general with extraordinary power. He serves as the captain of the central part of Youzhou and is also a prince."
Liu Rui's eyes flashed and she saluted, "My father certainly has good taste. My daughter has thanked my father. I wonder when my daughter will leave for Liaodi?"
"Oh, don't worry. If you want Princess Shang, you must choose an auspicious day."
Before Liu Pengzu could speak, someone from the clan spoke up.
Liu Rui was anxious. Ever since she found out about Prince Dan's identity, she wanted to leave Zhao Wang's palace right away.
"father"
"King Zhao, Marquis Zhang Qi of Liao has sent a gift, which is just outside the palace gate. Do you want to bring it in?"
"Bring them in. My son-in-law is too polite. These are the second batch of gifts this year."
Liu Pengzu laughed and revealed a little news.
The clan members nodded slightly and remained silent.
Twelve burly men who had removed their weapons walked in, followed by hundreds of large wooden boxes and people carrying the wooden boxes.
"The captain of the Duwei Mansion in the middle of Youzhou has met King Zhao, met the princess, and met all the ministers."
Twelve burly men bowed their hands in unison and saluted with uniform movements, giving people a feeling of being extremely elite.
Liu Pengzu’s eyes were slightly misty.
The clan members whispered among themselves.
Liu Rui's eyes lit up.
(End of chapter)
