Time flies slowly, and the years fly by.
The grass on the grassland changes one after another, and the Han's farmland has a bumper harvest year after year.
Time came to the eighteenth year of Jianyuan, and the generation that Li Yunze was looking forward to finally grew up.
In Shanglinyuan, in Changmen Palace, a grand banquet was being held in the open air.
The so-called Nagato Palace is actually just a private garden.
It was originally built by Princess Guantao for her third son, Dong Yan, as a place for trysts.
After Princess Guantao fell, people related to her naturally suffered the same consequences.
The third son, Dong Yan, even lost his life, so naturally he could not keep the garden, so it was taken away by the Shaofu and turned into a royal garden.
Later, almost all parts of Shanglin Garden were designated as horse breeding prisons and used for Yulin Army training. Most of the gardens and palaces were demolished, except for this place.
People in the world didn't understand the emperor's intention, and they all thought that the emperor was caring about family ties and commemorating the former Princess Guantao.
But only Li Yunze himself knew that this was just a kind of remembrance.
At this time, the banners outside Nagato Palace were fluttering, and the gongs and drums were loud.
Many young knights galloped on their horses, with sharp arrows in their hands like flying dragons, and they kept hitting the target like flying dragons.
Whenever a red heart is hit, the surrounding Yulin guards will cheer loudly, and the scene is very lively.
Li Yunze, who was wearing light armor and sitting on a horse, glanced at the many young people competing in the distance, and finally landed on the figure who was sulking because he failed to get the first place in riding and shooting.
Looking away, Li Yunze waved to Wei Qing, who was not far away.
Wei Qing moved over and squatted aside: "Your Majesty."
Li Yunze motioned to the young man over there. Wei Qing looked over and said with a smile, "This kid has always had such a bad temper. He lost to Li Ling in the cavalry shooting because he wanted to show off his face and shoot a chain of arrows."
"I intend to order Huo Qubing to lead the troops out of the fortress."
Li Yunze's words made Wei Qing stunned, "Huh?"
He stared at Li Yunze blankly until he was sure that Li Yunze was not joking, then he said in surprise, "Your Majesty, Huo Qubing will be sixteen next month."
"Yes." Li Yunze nodded, "Then wait until his birthday next month before sending troops."
Wei Qing'(o゜▽゜)'
He was finally sure that the emperor was not joking with him, he was serious!
It stands to reason that at this time, one should agree with the emperor's words and avoid offending the emperor and his nephew at the same time.
But with a strong sense of responsibility, Wei Qing couldn't help but said, "Your Majesty, Huo Qubing is too young and has never had the experience of leading an army in combat. There may be something wrong with rashly ordering him to lead an army into battle."
This is human nature. For a teenage boy to lead an army to fight a fierce enemy in a distant place, this kind of thing is naturally unreliable.
But the problem is that he is Huo Qubing.
Over the past millennium, the most dazzling star among countless general stars must be Huo Qubing.
No one else knew about this, but Li Yunze knew it, but he just didn't say anything.
"Go and tell him later."
Li Yunze patted Wei Qing on the shoulder, "Let him be mentally prepared first."
Wei Qing wanted to persuade him again, but in the end he could only nod in agreement.
After getting up, he walked towards Huo Qubing who was still angry with a complicated expression.
Seeing Wei Qing leave, Prime Minister Zhu Fuyan, who was not far away, stepped forward and came to Li Yunze's side.
Looking at the master's father Yan who looked obviously haggard, Li Yunze kindly asked, "Prime Minister, please take care of yourself."
He worked at least six or seven hours a day, and basically worked almost all year round. When he heard this, he could only smile bitterly, then bowed and knelt down to report, "Your Majesty, I have something to report."
"explain."
"There is a woman in Shencheng, Kuaiji County, who left behind a child from a Kunlun slave."
Li Yunze, who was watching Huo Qubing's reaction, immediately turned his head and looked over after hearing this.
For a moment, Master Yan dared to swear that he had never been so scared in his life, and had never seen such a terrifying look in his eyes.
"What did you say?"
"There is a woman in Shen City, Kuaiji County, who has left behind a child from a Kunlun slave."
After confirming the matter, Li Yunze, with a dark face, asked again, "Didn't you say that all the Kunlun slaves sent have been dealt with?"
The Han Dynasty has a large population, but it lacks hard workers in high-risk life-saving industries.
Li Yunze was unwilling to use Han people to fill the gap, so he started collecting Kunlun slaves to do work.
In order to avoid accidents, he had made arrangements early on. All Kunlun slaves sent to them must be dealt with accordingly before setting foot on the Han Dynasty's land. In short, they were castrated.
"This." Master Fu Yan explained in a low voice, "It is said that there was a batch of temporary jams. They were put on the ship before they could be disposed of. They will be arranged after they arrive."
At this time, there was already a complete process for transporting Kunlun slaves. First, the local chiefs were bribed, and those chiefs were responsible for arresting the people. The big man was only responsible for the transportation.
The disposal is also done in advance with the local chief, because it takes time to cultivate, which usually takes several months.
As time went by, the local chiefs were able to capture fewer and fewer people, but the demand continued to increase.
The final result was that things that were supposed to be strictly observed gradually began to relax, resulting in many being sent over without being dealt with.
"Is it forced or voluntary?"
"The woman's husband was serving in the army, and she couldn't bear the loneliness, so she fell in love with the Kunlun slave who grew mulberry and hemp."
Li Yunze exhaled a foul breath and asked lightly, "What did the Ministry of Punishment say?"
"The Ministry of Punishment means that according to local customs, the woman is imprisoned and the Kunlun slave is beheaded."
Li Yunze looked over again, "Then? Is it gone?"
Li Yunze looked over again, "Then? Is it gone?"
The master's father Yan did not dare to meet his gaze and asked cautiously, "I wonder if your Majesty has any other instructions?"
Li Yunze stood up suddenly, raised his leg and kicked the table filled with wine and delicacies in front of him, flying out.
He was originally the focus of the audience's attention. When this scene came out, the noise around him suddenly became quiet.
Even Wei Qing and Huo Qubing, who were walking over, stopped in surprise.
Everyone was curious as to what the prime minister had said to the emperor to make the emperor so angry.
"Li Danghu is the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, so he is naturally responsible for this matter. He was removed from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, removed from all his titles and estates, and was assigned to the army to perform meritorious service. Find out who led that fleet. ?"
The master's father Yan's head almost dropped to the ground, "It's the fleet led by Li Gan, the governor of Jiaozhi County, Yao Ling, and the general of the navy across the river, Li Gan."
"He was removed from the title of general and the post of county guard. He was removed from all his titles and towns, and was assigned to the army to perform meritorious service."
Li Yunze, who stood with his hands behind his back, immediately began to make arrangements: "Everyone involved in this matter, especially those responsible for inspection and supervision, will be dealt with severely, and those directly responsible will be killed."
"Order Gongsun Ao to act as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy and lead the fleet to the chief's tribe to pacify it!"
After that, Li Yunze glared at his father and said with hatred, "Don't let anyone involved in this matter go!"
It wasn't until Li Yunze left that the surrounding area recovered from the silence.
Everyone was puzzled as to why the emperor was so angry.
Facing the gazes from everyone, the expressionless Master Fuyan had no intention of explaining and simply walked away to do his work.
He also has a lot of anger, and now he needs to vent it on the unfortunate person.
Wei Qing led Huo Qubing to Changmen Palace and saluted Li Yunze, who was still sulking.
After calming down, Li Yunze called Huo Qubing forward and simply asked, "I intend to order you to lead the troops out to attack the Xiongnu. Are you willing?"
"Of course I am willing."
The young Huo Qubing raised his chin and looked determined, "I will not return the Huns until I break them!"
Li Yunze nodded with satisfaction and called to the worried Wei Qing, "Bring me the map of Hexi."
The map was hung up, Li Yunze stepped forward and pointed at the Hexi land on the map and drew a circle, "Your goal this time is to eliminate King Hunxie, King Xiutu and other troops under the command of King Youxian of the Xiongnu who are entrenched here. Take this land back under the command of the Han Dynasty."
The so-called land of Hexi refers to the Hexi Corridor and the Huangshui River Basin area.
The terrain is dominated by a narrow strip running east-west. Because it is located to the west of the Yellow River, it is called the land of Hexi.
The most famous places here are Wuwei, Jiuquan, Zhangye, Yumen Pass, etc. are all located in this area, which is the only way to the Western Regions.
The important reason to attack here first is that it is very close to Guanzhong, just outside Longxi County.
Just follow the east-west Qilian Mountains and fight all the way to Yumen Pass.
Of course, there was no Yumen Pass at this time. Li Yunze planned to set up Yumen Pass after taking over the Hexi Corridor. The exit from here is Dunhuang in the Western Regions.
Huo Qubing looked at the map for a while, then saluted Li Yunze and said, "How many troops and horses can your Majesty give me?"
When asked, Li Yunze smiled and asked, "How much do you want?"
"Of course the more the better."
After all, he is also a graduate of the Martial Arts Hall, so he naturally knows Han Xin's command of troops, the more the better.
Everyone knows that there is strength in numbers.
Li Yunze also smiled, "Then let me ask you, how many troops do you think can go to Hexi?"
This is the policy question before going into battle.
The emperors of later generations, who were better at handling women in the palace, naturally did not understand these things and taught the generals who led the troops to do everything themselves.
What is even more frightening is that civil servants control military affairs and let civil servants who are illiterate in martial arts go to war.
In this case, being able to win is the problem.
Either the enemy is too bad, or you are just unlucky.
Wei Qing looked at Huo Qubing slightly nervously, worried that his nephew would say something arrogant.
If he said that only a few thousand elites could regain the land west of Hexi, then Wei Qing would risk everything to prevent Huo Qubing from sending troops for the general.
Huo Qubing Kaikai said, "It depends on whether Your Majesty only wants the land, or whether he wants to severely inflict heavy damage on the Xiongnu tribe here."
"What should I say?" Li Yunze simply sat down and motioned for the two of them to sit down and talk together.
"If it is just to seize land, 10,000 elites are enough to subdue most tribes and take over Hexi. If you want to focus on attacking the Huns, you will need at least 30,000 cavalry."
Li Yunze did not respond, but continued to ask, "How are you going to fight?"
"As long as the cavalry attacks quickly and maneuvers, the Huns won't have time to react."
"Avoid all the Xiongnu tribes along the way, go straight to the royal courts of their tribes, capture the thieves first and capture the king first."
This is a blitzkrieg plus a large detour and side attack tactic, which places high demands on national strength.
After all, it costs a lot to feed a large elite cavalry.
Li Yunze asked again, "How to ensure logistical supplies?"
"One person and five horses, bring as many as possible. If you encounter the Xiongnu tribe on the road, you will eat the enemy!"
Li Yunze finally smiled.
After laughing for a while, he looked serious and said, "Huo Qubing."
"I'm here!"
"I will appoint you as General Yao Yao. I will select 40,000 elite cavalry from the three armies and send troops to Hexi next month!"
"Here!!"
