As soon as Huo Guang said this, everyone in the court was shocked.
The army was defeated like a mountain.
Under such circumstances, if the troops are not withdrawn in time, the outcome will be annihilation of the entire army.
What he said just now.
He wanted to put all the soldiers who followed Li Guangli to the Dawan Kingdom to death!
Suddenly.
There was an uproar throughout the court.
And relatively.
Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, who was sitting in a high position, had an imperceptible smile on his lips.
Nothing else.
It just so happened that what Huo Guang said was exactly what he was thinking.
Originally, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che was planning to send envoys directly to guard Yumen Pass. If any Han army retreated without authorization, he could kill them with a staff, thus deterring the retreating Han army from losing face to the court.
However.
After hearing what Huo Guang said, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty did not want to give the order directly.
That way.
Not conducive to one's own rule.
then.
Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, raised his eyebrows, looked at Huo Guang, and asked, "Oh? Marquis Bolu, do you mean to ask Li Guang to lead the army and continue to attack Dawan?"
However.
Huo Guang didn't wait for an answer.
The newly appointed Prime Minister Zhao Zhou immediately raised objections.
I saw Gaolinghou Zhao Zhou holding the wat tablet in both hands and said bluntly: "Your Majesty, you must not listen to what Bolu Hou said."
"General Li sent an envoy to report, which has clearly stated that the army's food and fodder have been exhausted."
"I am a big man and I am not afraid of death."
"But if we don't have food and grass, how can we fight against the Dawan soldiers? If we force them to attack, wouldn't it be like hitting an egg with a stone?"
Gaolinghou Zhao Zhou was the newly appointed prime minister by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty after the previous prime minister Zhuang Qingzhai was dismissed.
As for Zhuang Qingzhai?
He had long been exposed to the incident involving Zhang Tang, the imperial censor. He knew that he was doomed and was unwilling to be interrogated by the cruel officials of Tingwei, so he committed suicide.
The cruel officials of the Han Dynasty were really cruel.
Whether it was the former prime minister Li Cai, the former prime minister Zhuang Qingzhai, or even the original imperial censor Zhang Tang, they all chose to commit suicide when they fell from power.
Even if.
They were innocent and unwilling to accept the interrogation of those swordsmen and pen officials.
this point.
Including the old General Li Guang.
Li Guang in the TV series died in Mobei, but Li Guang in the history books committed suicide because he did not want to be interrogated by the shogunate.
The shogunate is the residence of General Wei Qing.
It was precisely for this reason that Li Gan, the Marquis of Guannei, targeted Wei Qing and stabbed the general, causing Huo Qubing to attack him later.
Otherwise, as shown in the TV series, Li Guang died in the Battle of Mobei and dedicated his life to the country.
This is an honor no matter how you say it!
How could it cause subsequent conflicts?
Logic cannot be self-consistent, right?
At this moment, Huo Guang frowned as he listened to Gaolinghou Zhao Zhou's words and asked: "Prime Minister, you just said that an egg strikes a stone, did I hear you correctly?"
Zhao Zhou nodded and said, "The truth is what I said."
There was no conflict between Gao Linghou and Huo Guang, and there was no enmity before.
This time.
He just said what he thought, so he didn't mean to target Huo Guang intentionally.
But there was indeed a political conflict between the two at this moment.
"Just admit that you said it!" Huo Guang looked at Zhao Zhou. After hearing his words, his face with a slight smile suddenly turned into anger and said: "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister should be punished, but he actually dared It is said that my imperial court and the Han army are like an egg against a stone against a small country of Dawan!"
"One hundred thousand Xiongnu cavalry were all wiped out by our Han army three years ago."
"how?"
"A small country like Dawan can be said to have hit a rock with an egg!"
"Then should I, a big man, surrender to the Kingdom of Dawan?"
When Huo Guang said the words "bow down and surrender", the officials in Weiyang Palace were shocked.
Han Wu Emperor Liu Che, who was in a high position, also changed his expression.
He immediately glared at Huo Guang and said, "Marquis Bo Lu, what are you talking nonsense about?"
Huo Guang immediately held up his hands and said, "Your Majesty, it's not that I'm talking nonsense, but that the Prime Minister is trying to enhance others' prestige and destroy his own morale."
Prime Minister Zhao Zhou immediately held up the wat board with both hands and said: "Your Majesty, this is not what I meant. Marquis Bo Lu is him."
The words are not finished yet.
Emperor Wu of Han snorted angrily and said, "That's enough!"
"I don't want to hear your nonsense."
"If you want to quarrel, I will lock you up together after the court meeting is over. Then you will have plenty of time to quarrel."
"What I'm asking now is, how to fight this battle?"
The words fell.
The originally noisy discussion in the court suddenly became quiet.
even.
You can hear each other's breathing.
Seeing everyone's silence, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty suddenly became very angry and cursed: "Aren't you all whispering to each other and arguing non-stop just now? Why, now I ask you how to fight. Everyone is like that turtle. Why are you retracting your head? ?”
However.
Still no one in the court took the initiative to speak.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was furious. Who dared to touch this bad luck?
then.
At this time, Emperor Wu of Han snorted, slowly turned his gaze to Huo Guang, and asked: "Marquis Bo Lu, didn't you have a very heated argument with the Prime Minister just now? Why didn't you speak?"
Seeing that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had chosen him.
Huo Guang stood up without hesitation and said: "Your Majesty, I was just thinking about why our Han army in Nanda camp was defeated by a small country."
"This Dawan country is not as big as our Han Dynasty state!"
"Is its army really so powerful? It can't even defeat our Han army? It was so frightening that the prime minister even described it as 'hitting a stone with an egg'!"
"hehe!"
"I don't think so."
"If the soldiers are weak, even on an individual basis, victory or defeat cannot be blamed on the soldiers; if the generals are not good enough, the whole army will suffer, and it is hard to escape the blame."
In fact, Huo Guang really wanted to say something like, "If a soldier is a raging enemy, a general will be raging in a nest."
pity.
This is the Han Dynasty.
It's simple, but they don't understand it.
When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty heard Huo Guang's words, he narrowed his eyes and asked, "Do you mean you want me to change my general?"
Huo Guang immediately held up his hands and said, "How dare I ask your Majesty? I'm just stating my own opinions."
The words fell.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty waved his robe, leaned forward slightly, and said: "What Marquis Bo Lu said makes some sense. My dear friends, is there anyone willing to accept orders in danger?"
As soon as these words came out.
Ministers in the court, you look at me, and I look at you.
Subsequently.
They all lowered their heads.
No one wants to take the blame.
In the battle against Dawan, the Han army was short of food, morale was low, and now suffered heavy casualties.
Are you going to replace Li Guangli now?
Isn't that just taking the blame for someone else?
Li Guangli is the elder brother of Mrs. Li, and Mrs. Li is the favorite concubine of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Li Guangli's defeat is fine, but if it were another person, without this relationship, he would really become a scapegoat.
Seeing that no one in the court was willing to replace Li Guangli.
Huo Guang was about to say something, but as soon as he opened his mouth, the words had not come out. The general, Sima Weiqing, was one step ahead of him and said first: "Your Majesty, let me go!"
"Nanda Camp was trained by me in the past. It is most suitable for me to go!"
"Your Majesty, please give me permission."
As soon as Wei Qing spoke, several people immediately stood up and expressed their willingness to accompany the general.
no way.
Who would let this be General Wei Qing, even if Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty took away his military power.
But as soon as he stood up, everyone knew it was safe.
However.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, who was in a high position, stood up at this time, walked slowly to the side of the general Wei Qing, with a careless smile on his face, and said: "How can I kill a chicken with a bull's knife? Even Dawan will use my own. General, isn’t that ridiculous!”
When Wei Qing heard this, he became anxious.
How long has it been since the war in Mobei that he has not touched military power?
It’s not that he is greedy for power.
It's just that as a general, there is no reason to be content with others and watch other people fight.
"Your Majesty, minister."
Wei Qing still wanted to struggle, but Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty stopped smiling, stretched out his hand and interrupted: "No need to say more, I already have a plan in mind."
Finished.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty walked quickly back to his original position, turning his back to the ministers.
a long time.
He suddenly turned around and said: "General Chariot and Cavalry!"
As soon as these four words were shouted, everyone began to wonder, why did His Majesty suddenly call him "General of Chariots and Cavalry"?
besides
Who is the cavalry general?
Just when the officials of Sangong and Jiuqing were confused, Huo Guang suddenly stood up, cupped his hands and said, "I am here."
In an instant.
The officials of Sangong and Jiuqing came to their senses instantly.
correct.
The Marquis of Bo Lu was the chariot and cavalry general.
Your Majesty, are you letting him go?
Many officials didn't have time to think too much when they heard Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty continue: "You just said that the reason for the defeat of the Dawan Kingdom was due to the general."
"Well."
"If I send you now, how should you deal with this situation?"
"This" Huo Guang pretended to hesitate, and then said slowly: "Your Majesty, I don't like military books, but I also know that Sun Wu wrote books."
"As a general, you should attack strategy first, attack friends next, attack troops next, and then attack the city."
"Your Majesty will let me serve as your general."
"I will first surrender the enemy's troops and will not take the initiative to fight. I will not use the method of storming to conquer the enemy's city. The conquest of Dawan will not prolong the war."
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty frowned slightly and said, "Can you be more specific?"
more specific?
Forehead.
Huo Guang frowned slightly. He hadn't thought about the specifics yet, but he still said bravely: "Your Majesty, a good fighter should adapt to changes and don't dare to have a foolproof plan."
"Even if I make the decision in Chang'an at this time."
"But things on the battlefield are changing rapidly. If we go to Dawan Country, it will be different. The previous method will become a burden."
"Therefore."
"I request your Majesty not to ask me to formulate any strategy at this time."
After hearing this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty thought for a while.
There was a little bit of displeasure on his face.
But he still waved his hand and said: "Okay, since you said so, I believe you."
"Go back and pack your things."
"Prepare to go outside Yumen Pass, take over Li Guangli's position, and conquer the Dawan Kingdom in the name of the imperial court."
"promise"
After this, the court meeting dispersed.
The three princes and nine ministers exited the palace in order, and Huo Guang also returned to the Huo Family Mansion.
after come back.
He asked his servants to pack up his things and prepare to leave for Yumen Pass.
After saying goodbye to my sister-in-law.
Huo Guang asked someone to call Zhao Daniu and take him on the road with him.
At this time.
But the servant ran over and shouted: "Bo Luhou, the brother and sister from Sang Danong's house are here, saying they are looking for you!"
The brother and sister in Sang Danong's house?
Aren't those Sang Mei and Sang Qian?
Huo Guang frowned slightly, then nodded slowly and said, "Let them come in."
"promise."
After the servant responded, he trotted out and brought Sang Qian and Sang Meiren in.
Sang Qian was a few years older than Huo Guang. After becoming a close minister around Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, he had become quite stable.
After the three met.
I saw Sang Qian cupping his hands and saying, "Is Marquis Bo Lu ready to go?"
Huo Guang nodded and said, "Yes, did Brother Sang listen to what your father-in-law Sang Danong said?"
Sang Qian nodded, and then said: "Bo Luhou, I heard that General Li led the South Camp to attack and was defeated in Yucheng City, with many casualties?"
Upon hearing this, Huo Guang glanced at Sang Qian, his eyes flashing with doubt, and asked, "Why do you ask this?"
Sang Qian's face was slightly embarrassed, but he still said: "I heard from my father that this time you went to replace Li Guangli as the commander-in-chief, and His Majesty did not send additional troops to you."
"There is a lack of food, there are few soldiers, and the soldiers are in a depressed state."
"So my little sister and I are a little worried."
Worry? worry about what!
Huo Guang snorted softly and said: "There is nothing to worry about. Dawan is a small country. The entire Dawan combined has a population of only 300,000."
"And there are still four thousand soldiers left in our southern camp!"
"In this comparison, I have the advantage."
As soon as these words came out, the two of them were stunned.
Sang Qian wanted to say something, but didn't know how to say it. On the other hand, Sang Meiren said: "Huo Guang, don't be arrogant. Li Guangli has learned from the past, isn't it enough?"
Huo Guang glanced sideways at Sang Meiren and said, "Who is he? Can he be compared with me?"
"I won't talk to you two anymore."
"I will set off now to go to Yumen Pass."
After saying that, Huo Guang strode in, ignoring the Sang brother and sister.
When Sang Mei saw Huo Guang's cold attitude towards her, she immediately stamped her feet and said, "Huo Guang, you don't know a good heart, we are kindly reminding you."
However.
Huo Guang had already left the house at this time, ignoring Sang Meiren who was following behind him.
Sang Qian pulled Sang Meiren and said, "Okay, little sister. I just told you not to come. You still don't know what Marquis Bolu's temper is? You see, in the end, you still made yourself unhappy!"
However.
Sang Meiren glared at her brother.
Sang Qian was helpless.
I had to pick my nose with my hands, and then looked into the distance
This way.
After Huo Guang left Huo Mansion, he got on the carriage and rushed out of the city gate.
Zhao Daniu was riding a big horse and following behind the carriage.
Inside the carriage.
Huo Guang was checking the slips and slips with relevant information about Dayuan Kingdom, which he had already asked someone to collect.
While looking at these, Zhao Daniu's scolding suddenly came from outside the carriage.
"Hey, what are you doing, why are you coming here to us?" Zhao Daniu's voice was as rough as thunder.
At this time.
Just heard a familiar voice.
"Brother Danniu, don't be nervous, my family. I came back from Liangzhou in accordance with the order of Marquis Bolu to collect information about the frontline battlefield."
Hear this.
Huo Guang knew that he was from Jin Yiwei.
As early as the beginning of the war, Huo Guang sent people from Jinyiwei to inquire about the situation there.
Generally speaking.
If there is no special news, Jin Yiwei will not come back from there to report.
It seems.
It's something big.
Huo Guang now opened the curtain of the car, stuck his head out, and waved, "Daniu, let him come over."
"oh."
Daniel snorted.
immediately.
The Jin Yiwei man came over and handed a stack of letters to Huo Guang.
At the court.
Although most important matters still use slips, Huo Guang has tried to use writing paper as much as possible.
It's convenient after all.
After receiving the stack of letters, Huo Guang opened one of the packages and took out the letter paper inside. When he took a look, he frowned and a strong murderous look flashed in his eyes.
"Colonel Lin Yaoqing died in battle at Yu Chengcheng" (End of this chapter)
