The two major military camps in Chang'an City set off at the same time, and not only the 100,000 cavalry were setting off.
Correspondingly, there are more than 100,000 infantrymen and civilians, whose responsibility is to ensure logistics and transportation.
The Battle of Mobei, which was fought on the main battlefield of the Huns, consumed manpower and material resources. For the Han Dynasty at this time, it was an astronomical figure.
One hundred thousand cavalry were stationed in Daijun and Dingxiang!
The first thing to solve is definitely the problem of eating.
Military rations, medicinal stones, war horse feed, and even weapons, etc. all require manpower to transport. You cannot expect cavalry to transport these things.
To sum up, it means that the Battle of Mobei was a battle of national strength.
The Han Dynasty is located in the Central Plains. In terms of production and economy, it is not comparable to the herding Huns.
Of course.
During the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the population of the Western Han Dynasty was only 20 million people. Compared with modern times, it was considered a small country at best.
But this was the Western Han Dynasty.
In 119 BC, there was an era of living with hair and drinking blood more than 2,000 years ago!
With a population of more than 20 million, it is a proper superpower!
You know, except for the Xiongnu, the decent countries around the Han Dynasty, such as Dayuan, Dayuezhi, Goguryeo, Karasuma, etc., could only survive with a population of 400,000.
That's right.
The countries surrounding the Han Dynasty only had a population of 400,000.
The Han Dynasty was fifty times his size!
How terrible!
During the Western Han Dynasty, the only place that could compete with them was the Xiongnu.
This time Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty went to war, the purpose was to achieve the peaceful development of the Han Dynasty in the next ten years.
Many people say that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty went militarily and squandered all the wealth accumulated during the Wen and Jing dynasties.
But the problem is!
People who say these things have not thought through their brains at all.
No matter how wealthy you are, if you can't keep it, you will just be a fat sheep in the eyes of jackals.
Since the new Xiongnu chief minister Yu Yizhixie took office, the borders of the Han Dynasty have been harassed by the Xiongnu cavalry.
Do you think intrusion is as simple as robbing women and food?
Intrusion is temptation!
This was the same action since the Yuan Dynasty destroyed the Song Dynasty, the Manchus entered the Ming Dynasty, and even before the Japanese occupied the three eastern provinces.
It's been hundreds of years since Yuan and Manchu were built, so it's too far away to tell.
Let’s talk about modern history!
Before the Japanese occupied the three eastern provinces, did they conduct drills every day? At one point, they almost reached the commander's door.
But no one pays attention to it.
They all thought that the other party was just practicing and there was no big problem.
But the problem is.
Once the time comes, will people not eat the fat in their mouths?
Let’s go back to the Han Dynasty!
If the Han people dare not resist, the Huns will know that you are a sheep and be slaughtered by them.
Wait until the later stage!
When the time is right, the Huns cavalry will drive straight down and plunder the land of the Han people.
You said that the horse herders don’t need land?
fart!
Land is the foundation for the growth of all things, and no one grows without relying on the land. The fundamental reason why the Huns cavalry did not plunder the land in the early stage was that they knew that they did not have the ability to fight on the plains, and even if they captured it, they would not be able to hold it.
After all, fighting on the plains.
The chariots and infantry of the Han Dynasty were no joke.
Some people say that even if there was no Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, there would be successors. For example, during the Eastern Han Dynasty, there were many outstanding people who completely defeated the Xiongnu.
This is even more fart!
Without Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, who defeated the Huns for the first time, how could there be a second one?
The first time the Ming Dynasty failed to drive away the Manchus, the second time the Southern Ming Dynasty couldn't even maintain the climate, so it still resisted?
Resist a der!
The Battle of Mobei!
It can be said that it was a battle that allowed the Han people to stand up completely in the face of the Huns.
A nation that can stand up.
There is only one characteristic, and that is that it is hard enough!
Just like in modern times, if the teachers had not sent troops into Goguryeo and defeated the multinational coalition forces, would our nation be as glorious as it is today?
To know!
In that battle, even 101 was too scared to fight.
But the teacher beat him.
Not only fought, but won.
From that moment on, the backbone of the nation was completely erected.
you need to know!
Even now, there are countless people who cannot stand up and are kneeling on the ground licking foreigners? What ice cream incident etc.
This is the battle we won!
What if we didn't fight that battle?
What's going on now, do you dare to think about it?
Therefore, a great man is a great man, with a far-sighted vision that cannot be compared with the short-sighted people of the world.
And Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was such a great man!
Although Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was stubborn and rebellious in his later years, his previous achievements cannot be denied. Because of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the Han Dynasty had a history of the next three hundred years. Without Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, no matter how prosperous the Wenjing rule was, it would be nothing more than a fat sheep in the eyes of the Xiongnu!
Aren’t you rich in the late Ming Dynasty?
Wasn’t the late Qing rich?
We are rich and the people are poor, but other countries are rich!
But so what if we are rich?
When the time comes, the dove will occupy the magpie's nest. No matter how rich you are, this home will no longer be your home!
Although Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, was an ancient man two thousand years ago, he could see things more clearly than any modern person at this moment.
The Huns must be destroyed!
otherwise.
Sooner or later, the Han Dynasty will be captured by the Huns, and there will never be peace.
so!
Only today, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty is willing to bear the infamy of the world and fight the battle of Mobei despite the opposition of his ministers and at the expense of people and money.
As for Huo Guang's Wei Qing Army, according to the plan of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che, they were going to Dai County. After arriving there, they rested for one night and then went north to attack the Huns.
But after walking for a long time.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che suddenly received another urgent secret report, asking the Wei Qing Army to change its marching route and head to Dingxiang.
No.
After General Wei Qing received the order from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, he immediately asked Huo Guang to inform the forward marching army, that is, the army led by Li Guang, to change the marching route.
"Old general, the general has an order for you to command the advance march, change the march route, and go to Dingxiang!" Huo Guang said, riding on the big black horse, catching up with Li Guang who was marching in front.
When Li Guang heard this, he frowned slightly and said, "Why did you change the route suddenly? Didn't you say you were going to Dai County?"
Huo Guang shrugged slightly and said, "This is the general's order and your majesty's intention."
Finished.
Huo Guang turned his horse's head and was too lazy to say anything to Li Guang.
after all.
He has already brought the words. Whether he obeys the order or not is up to him.
Although Li Guang was arrogant, he had no choice but to obey the general's order at this moment, so he ordered the marching army he led: "Listen to my general's order and the army will change direction and go to Daijun."
"promise!"
During this expedition to Mobei, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty organized a hundred thousand cavalry, divided into two camps.
One is the Wei Qing Corps where Huo Guang belongs.
The other one is the Peking Camp led by Brother Huo Guang.
The two sides set out from Chang'an to Daijun and Dingxiangjun respectively. The two places were in different directions. Logically speaking, the two armies should not have crossed paths.
But as for the court.
Suddenly, an edict was issued to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, asking the two armies to exchange destinations. This caused the two armies that could not touch each other to intersect on their advancing routes.
So that night.
As Wei Qing's regiment was marching in a hurry, a spy came to report: "Report, General, the army ahead is the North Camp led by General Hussars, passing from the front."
Huo Qubing didn't like to be restrained when fighting, so he didn't have any generals like Li Guang and Cheng Bushi.
Therefore, there is no division into the front march, the rear army, the left army, the right army, etc.
The entire Peking Camp soldiers were led by Huo Qubing.
As soon as the general Wei Qing heard that his nephew was passing by, he waved his hand and said to the messenger: "Notify the whole army to stop advancing and let the hussar general pass first."
"promise!"
After the words fell, the messenger went to convey the general's order.
At this time.
Huo Guang rode Dahei and walked up to General Wei Qing and said, "General, I want to catch up and see my brother. I have something to say to him. Is that okay with you?"
Wei Qing thought that the Huo brothers hadn't seen each other for a long time, so he nodded in agreement: "Go, don't wait too long."
"yes!"
When Huo Guang heard this, he immediately hurried forward and marched forward.
After arriving at Beidaying.
Huo Guang inquired a little and found out the location of Husband General Huo Qubing.
So he went to look for it. When he saw Huo Qubing's figure in the distance, Huo Guang raised his hand and shouted: "Hey, brother!"
Hear a familiar voice.
Huo Qubing, who was leading his troops, immediately turned around and saw that Huo Guang was chasing him. He smiled and said, "Huo Guang, why are you here?"
Huo Guang immediately said: "Didn't your Majesty change the marching routes of our two armies? My uncle's troops and horses are at the back. After learning that my brother was in front, he ordered us to stop and let your army pass first."
"I took advantage of this group's efforts and chased after them."
"For no other reason than to remind my brother that this decisive battle with the Xiongnu is extremely dangerous. I hope that my brother will be careful. If you can't use the water from the roadside stream, try not to drink it."
When Huo Qubing heard this happened again, he immediately frowned and said, "Brother, I understand your kindness. As an elder brother, I understand it, but why do you keep mentioning this? Last time your sister-in-law came to the military camp, she told me the same thing!"
Huo Guang immediately coughed twice.
He knew it.
He, the champion brother, probably doesn’t know yet, but he actually taught him what his sister-in-law said.
After thinking about it.
Huo Guang could only say awkwardly: "Brother, don't be angry. If you don't like it, I won't mention it."
As soon as these words came out.
Huo Qubing immediately laughed twice and said: "My brother is kind-hearted. How can I be angry as a brother? It's just that I get bored easily after hearing too much."
"okay."
"Brother, I just wrote down the things you mentioned."
"Go back and say hello to uncle for me, so we won't waste time here."
After saying that, Huo Qubing continued on his way on his war horse.
This was not because Huo Qubing was cold and unwilling to stay with Huo Guang for a while longer. Simply because his march has been delayed and he is now in a hurry to go to Daijun!
Ancient marches.
I am very particular about time. If I am delayed during the march and arrive late, it is a serious sin.
If you meet a powerful emperor, you can directly ask the commander to kill him for this crime.
Previously, the planned destination for Beidaying was Dingxiang, but Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty suddenly changed the destinations between the two armies on the way, and the march time was not extended.
Therefore, the hussar general at this moment could only urge the army to march quickly.
At this moment.
Naturally, he didn't care what to say to Huo Guang.
Looking at his brother's retreating back, Huo Guang could only sigh. Regarding the cause of death of Brother Champion, there is no accurate answer given in history.
Some people say that the Huns put poisonous plague in the stream.
Some people say that he died of a sudden illness.
Some people also say that Huo Qubing killed Li Gan and suffered retaliation from the Li family.
But who knows the real reason?
There are even more metaphysical theories, saying that the title of "Champion Lord" is too great for a mortal body to withstand.
Argument for this point.
Even those who were named champions in later generations died suddenly.
And Huo Qubing was the first generation champion!
certainly.
Talking about metaphysics is too nonsense and can only be talked about in a joke. It is completely meaningless if you go into it deeply.
Wait until the Beidaying army has completely passed.
Huo Guang also returned to the side of General Wei Qing and set off with the soldiers of the South Camp.
Due to the exchange of marching routes, a lot of time was delayed.
Therefore, Nan Daying is also marching urgently towards Dingxiang.
Two days later.
When the army arrived in Dingxiang, the soldiers were already very sleepy. Although it was cold, these soldiers still fell to the ground to sleep.
no way!
The rapid march for two days and two nights was too tiring.
According to the original plan, Wei Qing's army settled in Dingxiang and rested here overnight for the soldiers to rest and recuperate.
After the rest is over, they will truly set foot on the land of Mobei and fight with the Huns on this grassland with no edge at a glance.
When the army entered Dingxiang City, Huo Guang stared at the city gate in a daze, and even asked Wei Qing in confusion: "General, why is there another city gate built outside the city gate here?"
Facing Huo Guang's question, General Wei Qing asked calmly: "This is called Wengcheng. Generally, cities are built like this in the edge areas close to other countries."
"Dingxiang borders the Huns, so it is natural to prevent the Huns from attacking."
"Wengcheng is a means of defense that has been prepared early!"
After listening to the general's explanation, Huo Guang suddenly understood and nodded.
This urn city is an urn for you to enter!
The Huns' cavalry were all warriors on the grasslands and had no inclination to build large cities. In the same way, they did not have siege machinery, so they would not be able to break through this small Dingxiang County city.
so.
It looks like a simple urn city, but it can block the Huns' attack.
After the accommodation arranged for him by the above had been properly settled, Huo Guang said to Yan Xiaohe and Lin Yaoqing: "Okay, seeing that you are very sleepy, just leave me alone and go to sleep!"
"promise!"
After Huo Guang asked the two to retreat, he also fell asleep.
As a school captain and the nephew of the general, the residence he was assigned should be pretty good in Dingxiang County.
So I had a good sleep this time.
Wait until you wake up the next day.
Huo Guang looked at the team outside and saw that most of the soldiers had recovered and were in high spirits after a night's rest.
so.
Huo Guang also knew very well that the army would have to continue setting off today to search for the Xiongnu Great Chan Yu Yi Zhixie's army in Mobei.
But these are all things for later.
Huo Guang was walking in Dingxiang City at the moment and saw that the ordinary people in the city were dressed in a mess, with all kinds of clothes.
Of course, it's better than these.
Mainly, there are some wizards mixed in with it. Dingxiang City is at the junction of the Han Dynasty and the early Xiongnu, so it is normal for some Hu wizards to be there.
The more wilderness people live in, the easier it is for them to trust things like witchcraft.
so.
This also led to the appearance of many liars pretending to be wizards in Dingxiang City.
But Huo Guang never expected it.
His always smart deputy captain Yan Xiao was also deceived. He bought a length of rope and came back with three knots wrapped around it.
(End of chapter)
