On the way back to court, Huo Guang was riding a horse, thinking about Li Guang's death.
be honest.
As a latecomer, Huo Guang naturally knew that Li Guanghui would commit suicide because of his pride at this time.
Even many officials in the Han Dynasty committed suicide and died, unwilling to be insulted by officials with swords and pens.
This explains.
The reputation of officials with swords and pens was actually not very good in the Han Dynasty.
This is also the reason why Zhang Tang, as a censor and one of the three princes of the imperial court, has very few officials in his group.
Because Zhang Tang was born as a knife and pen official.
As for Li Guang’s death.
Huo Guang thought for a while, and if he took action, he might have a chance to save the other party.
But for myself.
The two families are not at odds with each other, so there is no need to save anyone.
If someone is on good terms with me, it is understandable that I would save others; if someone doesn’t respect me, why bother to save others?
At this moment.
Giving up helping others and respecting the fate of others is the best choice.
but.
After Li Guang died, there was one thing that Huo Guang had to pay attention to.
Because of Li Guang's death.
His younger son Li Gan will blame all the crimes on the general. According to what happened in history, Li Gan would make a fuss in the shogunate and stab the general.
This injury is serious!
The general has a kind heart, so naturally he will not pursue the matter further.
But Huo Guang's brother, Champion Hou, has a bad temper!
Li Gan is a subordinate of General Hussar.
His own men stabbed the general. Firstly, it gives people the feeling that the Cavalry General has no way to control him, and secondly, it hurts his family.
With the temper of the champion, Li Gan will definitely be killed!
The feud between the Li family and the Wei and Huo families was completely forged.
Now Wei and Huo Xianhe are naturally not afraid. But it is difficult to tell whether there is any connection between the death of his brother in the future and the sudden death of his nephew ten years later.
Huo Guang had to consider these.
While Huo Guang was thinking about these issues, Lin Yaoqing, who was traveling with him, said, "What happened to Lieutenant Huo today? Why do you seem to be in a trance? Is there something wrong?"
To this.
Huo Guang just shook his head slightly and said, "It's nothing. Maybe I'm a little tired from traveling long distances for this month!"
March and fight!
Tired, for sure.
Seeing that he was about to return to Chang'an, Huo Guang had no choice but to cheer up.
Because General Wei Qing had already sent a letter of military information to Chang'an, the news that Huo Guang had captured Yu Yi Zhixie, the Xiongnu chieftain, had already spread back to Chang'an.
Therefore.
At the Chang'an City Gate, people had already lined the streets to welcome the Han army's triumphant return.
certainly.
Chang'an City is the imperial capital, so it is naturally impossible for the entire army to come in. Most of the army cavalry from the South Camp returned to the South Camp to garrison, and those from the North Camp returned to the North Camp.
Wait for some time.
The number of cavalry in the two battalions will be greatly reduced. Some soldiers are here to offset the corvee. The Mobei War is over and they should go home.
There are people outside the city gate.
Wait until you enter the city.
Huo Guang rode on his horse and scanned the people around him. He discovered that the people on both sides of the streets in Chang'an City watching their triumphant return were all powerful people in Chang'an City!
to be honest.
Even if Huo Guang’s brother is the champion!
Even if Huo Guang lives in the General's Mansion!
But considering his father Huo Zhongru's humble status as a Hedong County official?
These dignitaries in Chang'an City are still unattainable to him.
Although Huo Guang looked down on these fun-seeking dignitaries from the bottom of his heart, these people also looked down on Huo Guang.
Very simple.
A champion is a champion, and a champion’s younger brother is always a champion’s younger brother.
One more word.
The difference is earth-shaking.
But at this moment, Huo Guang was different.
The news of his capture of the Xiongnu Chan Yu Yi Zhixie has spread throughout Chang'an City.
Everyone knows that from now on, Huo Guang's identity will no longer be prominent because of Wei Huo, but just because of the word "Huo Guang"!
After scanning the eyes.
From the eyes of these powerful people looking at him, he saw different emotions such as envy, jealousy, flattery, expectation, etc.
among these people.
Some he knew, and some he didn't.
After seeing too much.
Huo Guang was too lazy to care about other people's opinions, and continued to ride forward with General Wei Qing and others.
All the generals on horseback came to the palace gate together, dismounted one after another, and prepared to enter the palace to pay homage to His Majesty.
Huo Guang, like the general, also dismounted and entered the palace.
At this moment.
However, the eunuch stopped them, took out the imperial edict made of silk and satin, and read: "Edict, I heard that the general defeated the main force of the Xiongnu Chanyu in Mobei, and Huo Guang captured the Xiongnu Chanyu alive in Yizhixie. This is an event for the Han Dynasty. !”
"Hereby, General Wei Qing and Colonel Huo Guang are allowed to ride horses and swords in the palace to demonstrate the wind!"
"Appreciate this!"
The words fell.
Everyone was in an uproar.
Riding a horse and walking around in the palace with a sword, no one except the Emperor of Han could be worthy of this kind of treatment, right?
General Wei Qing, who received this honor, felt a little uncomfortable.
even if.
This is not the first time he has received this honor.
But it was the first time for Huo Guang on the side.
regarding this matter.
Huo Guang didn't think anything was wrong, so he reminded Wei Qing, "General, would you like to thank me?"
The general glanced at Huo Guang, and then he had no choice but to bow to the ground and say, "Wei Qing thanks your majesty for your kindness."
Seeing my uncle like this.
Huo Guang immediately knelt down and knelt down to thank you and said, "Huo Guang thanks your Majesty for your kindness."
then.
The two people who had dismounted originally mounted their horses again after receiving His Majesty's edict.
certainly.
The rules in the palace were very strict. Even if Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty allowed them to enter the palace on horseback and carry swords, they could not drive with them. Instead, they had to let the eunuchs hold the reins and stroll in.
Traveling on horseback is originally a very free and unrestrained thing.
But at this moment, the reins are being pulled by the eunuch, and the walking speed is still very slow.
This made Huo Guang, who was sitting on the horse, very uncomfortable. After a long time, it still feels like sitting on a pincushion.
It would be better to dismount and walk into the palace.
No wonder General Wei Qing was stunned for a moment when the eunuch read out the edict.
Looking at the eunuch who was holding the reins and leading the generals into the palace, Huo Guang raised his eyebrows slightly and asked: "This regular attendant, I think you look familiar! This is the first time that this captain entered the palace. Did you also lead the way? ?”
The eunuch nodded repeatedly and said: "Captain Huo has a good memory. I brought you into the palace when I was young, but I didn't expect you to still remember me!"
Remember!
Of course Huo Guang remembered.
When this guy brought him into Weiyang Palace for the first time, his arrogant look was so memorable.
But Huo Guang was too lazy to argue with this guy.
As the saying goes, if a general has a sword, he should not kill flies; if he wants to grow into a big tree, he should not fight with grass.
After thinking about it.
Huo Guang said to the eunuch who was holding the reins of the horse: "Since it was you who led me into the palace for the first time, let's do this. You sit on the horse and I will lead the horse. Anyway, I know the roads in the palace." .”
Hear the words.
The eunuch who was holding the reins suddenly said in panic: "Hey, Lieutenant Huo doesn't dare to talk nonsense."
"How dare you ride a horse and walk with a sword in the palace?"
"Only Captain Huo and the General can match this good fortune!"
What the eunuch said is true.
Except for the emperors of the Han Dynasty, Wei Qing was the first person to have the honor of riding a horse and wielding a sword in the palace, and Huo Guang was the second person.
See this.
Huo Guang could only smile and shake his head, and stopped teasing the other party.
After entering the palace gate, Huo Guang and General Wei Qing were able to dismount and enter the palace to pay homage to Han Wu Emperor Liu Che.
Accompanying them were many generals from the South Camp.
now.
Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, who was sitting on a high throne, looked at the generals who were kneeling on the ground and said quietly: "Get up!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
All the generals stood up at the same time.
At this time.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che asked: "General, you destroyed a lot of Shanyu's main force in this battle. I was going to reward you. But why did your unit suffer so many losses?"
The Battle of Mobei was won. Wei Qing's regiment defeated Shan Yu's main cavalry.
But the loss is not small.
Although Huo Guang offered his strategies and came up with new weapons such as flying thunder cannons. But it only reduced the number of casualties in the original history.
The Huns were naturally good at riding horses.
Han cavalry.
It's just temporary training in the later period, and the inherent gap in talent is still huge.
Hearing Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's accountability, Wei Qing said quickly: "The losses suffered by my subordinates are so great that I cannot absolve myself of the blame."
"But Chen is very curious."
"The Huns seem to know the movements of our army. The march of the two armies has long been known to the Xiongnu Chanyu Yizhixie. The other party deliberately ambush our army there!"
However, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che waved his hand and said angrily: "That's enough. As a general, Wei Qing, don't make these excuses."
"The routes between the two armies were planned by me!"
"What, are you blaming me for my improper command? Or are you showing off? If it weren't for your Wei Qing's good command, I might have lost this battle?"
Wei Qing shook his head quickly and said: "I dare not have such an idea. The heavy losses in this battle are my fault. I am willing to be punished by your Majesty!"
Hear the words.
Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, stopped flogging Wei Qing, and said at the same time: "That's all. Although Nan Daying suffered heavy losses in this battle, it also wiped out the main force of Shan Yu. I will not punish you, nor will I make you any longer." Pinghou’s fiefdom has been granted.”
Hear the words.
Wei Qing still knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
After saluting.
Wei Qing held up a long sword with both hands and said to Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "Your Majesty, under the order of the minister, the old general Li Guang took a roundabout route to the east and lost his way, delaying the battle, and did not want to be insulted by the swordsman and penman. A few days ago, , committed suicide in Monan."
"This is the old general's sword."
"I have the courage to bring you into the palace, so that I can return to your majesty on behalf of the old general."
Regarding the fact that General Li Guang committed suicide in Monan, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had already known about it in the letter from General Wei Qing.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had no feelings for Li Guang.
but.
After all, the other party is a veteran of three dynasties and can be regarded as loyal to the big man.
If I hadn't been on the wrong team.
It’s hard to say that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty would really reuse him!
Seeing Wei Qing holding the sword at this time, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had no choice but to wave to the eunuch, and then the eunuch handed the sword to him.
At this time.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was seen holding the sword tightly and said with great pity: "The world is so vast that it cannot accommodate my General Li!"
"Pass the edict!
"Transfer Li Guang's eldest grandson, Li Ling, to Yu Lin."
"The old general's Li family cannot have any heirs."
The general shouted: "Your Majesty is wise."
The generals also shouted: "Your Majesty is wise."
After this incident.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty turned his attention to Huo Guang who was standing aside and asked: "Little Huo Guang, I originally just wanted you to go to the military for training. Unexpectedly, you brought me surprises one after another."
"First a three-piece set of cavalry, then gunpowder, flying thunder cannons, etc., and finally the Xiongnu Great Chanyu was brought back to me."
"As expected of the champion brother, his bravery is commendable!"
"Oh no!"
"You are younger than my hussar general when he first went to war, probably even more!"
Hearing Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che's praise, Huo Guang immediately got goosebumps. He could only shake his head and said: "Your Majesty, my brother is the person I respect the most besides you and my father. I dare not say that I am better than my brother. "
"Oh?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty saw Huo Guang like this and immediately laughed and said: "This is not like your character, little Huo Guang!"
Huo Guang immediately replied: "I was young and ignorant before, and I offended many people in Chang'an. I was often offensive with my words. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty immediately waved his hand and said: "In the past, I have already punished you and sent you to prison, so of course you will forget about it."
"Now you have captured the Xiongnu Great Chanyu. This is a huge achievement!"
"Not only will I not blame you, I will also reward you!"
"Tell me, little Huo Guang, what reward do you want?"
After hearing Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's question, Huo Guang smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, how dare I ask for a reward from you!"
"Whatever your majesty rewards me, I will naturally take it."
"If Your Majesty doesn't give it to me, I don't dare to take it!"
What do rulers want most? That is, no matter how talented his subordinates are, they must listen to him.
If not.
Why did Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, go to all the trouble to depose hundreds of schools of thought and only respect Confucianism?
then.
When Huo Guang said this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che laughed heartily and said, "Hahaha, Huo Guang, you said it very well."
"You have such an insight at a young age."
"Everyone, you should study hard with Captain Huo."
Hear the words.
All the generals lowered their heads. At this moment, they were waiting to be commended by His Majesty!
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che thought for a while and asked Huo Guang: "Huo Guang, how old are you this year?"
"Your Majesty, I am fourteen years old this year. In terms of actual age, I should be fifteen or sixteen." Huo Guang replied.
Hear this.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty nodded and said: "You are a bit young, that's okay. I just like you young people."
"correct."
"Huo Guang, before you joined the army, did you have any position with me?"
When Huo Guang heard this, he immediately replied obediently: "Your Majesty, I was your counselor before!"
Hear the words.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che nodded, seeming to remember Huo Guang's identity.
After some thinking.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che said: "I originally wanted to reward you as Doctor Guanglu, but you are a little young and are not suitable."
"so."
"I will create a new officer, Captain Fengche, and you will be the one to serve. How about that?"
For those officials in the imperial court, none of them knew what the new official position was. It could be that it was just an empty position. Naturally, no one would refute it.
And Huo Guang knew.
This newly established official position will be his foothold in the court.
so.
Huo Guang immediately kowtowed and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!"
However, before the kowtow ceremony was completed, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty stopped him and said: "Hey, I haven't finished the reward yet. Why are you in such a hurry to kowtow thanks?"
"listen."
"You have done a great job in capturing the Xiongnu Great Chanyu this time!"
"I!"
"I also want to make you a Marquis of Lieutenant. To express the idea of broadness and peace, let's make you Marquis of Bolu!"
(End of chapter)
