"Your Majesty, I would like to lead an army out of Chang'an and rush to Yingchuan County as Huo Hou said."
Li Guang also wanted to participate in countering the rebellion and spoke again.
"My main goal is to cure diseases, and other methods will also be subject to his requirements."
Liu Che knew military affairs and had no two generals in his army. Huo Qubing was the chief general, and the other generals had to listen to his orders.
Li Guang turned to look at Huo Qubing.
Li Guang, an old general, likes to get lost, but if he doesn't go to the grasslands and the Western Regions, it won't be a big problem. And although Li Guang is somewhat overrated in later generations, he is actually considered a general of this dynasty, as long as he is not allowed to lead troops to attack long distances.
Thoughts flashed in Huo Qubing's mind.
The Han military also had its Shantou faction.
Wei Qing actually represents the emerging forces in the military. After all, he is only in his thirties.
Li Guang is an old man, including some elders in the clan, and they all agree more with Li Guang.
Considering this aspect, Huo Qubing should also bring Li Guang to play with him, which can reduce some unnecessary resistance.
"Please ask General Li to lead the left army out of Chang'an and rush to Yingchuan, and then continue east to Huaiyang. You are allowed to lead eight thousand troops and leave Chang'an within four days. You don't need to carry more food, grass and baggage. If there are any missing items, you can replenish them locally. . Is there a problem with General Li?" Huo Qubing asked.
"No!" Li Guangda said loudly.
"I sent another message to Zhang Cigong, asking him to mobilize 8,000 troops from the Northern Army, leave Chang'an, and go with General Li Guang to Yingchuan County and then go south." Huo Qubing said again.
Zhang Cigong had just returned from Beiguan.
He had an affair with Liu Ling, had been implicated in some way, and was waiting to be punished. Naturally, he was not qualified to attend such an occasion.
There were soldiers who sent the message and went to issue military orders to Zhang Cigong.
After Huo Qubing issued a series of general orders, the arrangements were completed.
Liu Che then said: "All the ministries are cooperating in the expedition, and there must be no mistakes. Okay, you all go.
After getting rid of the disease, Master Dong stayed. "
Before Li Cai and other ministers left, they all glanced at Dong Zhongshu and Huo Qubing, who were sitting on the left and right of the emperor. One was civil, one was military, one was old and the other was young.
The young man among them seemed to be unable to conceal his sharpness even under the gloomy rain outside the window.
What a Pinghuai policy... Li Cai withdrew his gaze and retreated with the ministers.
The study became quiet again.
Liu Che looked at Dong Zhongshu.
The master took out a bamboo slip, on which he listed a list of generals who were qualified to enter the military mansion from the Spring and Autumn Period to the present.
Liu Che took it in his hand, looked at it, and glanced at Huo Qubing.
"I won't read it anymore. We will discuss this matter when we return from Huainan." Huo Qubing said.
The list of generals that was presented now had to be jointly discussed as agreed last time, and then it was the turn of Huo Qubing and Wei Qing, two contemporary military strategists, as well as the emperor and Dong Fuzi to decide on the final selection.
It's just a first draft right now, and it's a waste of time. It has no decisive effect.
"I have something to ask Master." Huo Qubing said.
Dong Zhongshu straightened his back, paying great attention to Huo Qubing's question, and responded with an attitude of answering questions: "Huo Hou, please tell me."
"In order to make the military palace slips, Master must have studied all the generals of the past dynasties. I wonder if Master has any control over the current foreign troops, such as the Xiongnu tribes?" Huo Qubing asked.
Dong Zhongshu stroked his beard with one hand: "I have done a rough study of the generals of the surrounding barbarians, so I will talk to Huo Hou."
"The Xiongnu Great Chanyu has about ten generals under his command. They are able to conquer and dare to fight. They are called good generals and famous generals.
The kings of the various tribes under his account include King Hunxie and King Xiutu, Shanyu's eldest son Langdo, King Zhelan, King Luhou, Shanhuan, King Qitu and others can be ranked among the top ten.
The last time Huo Hou attacked the Xiongnu, Qu Meng who he killed in a famous battle was King Yougu Li of the Xiongnu, and he could barely be ranked among the top ten.
Among these people, King Zhelan, King Hunxie, and King Xiutu were the stronger ones.
Take King Zhelan as an example. He has the Zhelan Cavalry under his control across the grasslands, which has been passed down from generation to generation. In the early years, his ancestor led that generation of Zhelan Cavalry to defeat most of the grasslands such as Da Yuezhi and Donghu. He made irreplaceable contributions to the Xiongnu's rule over the grasslands. "
Liu Che and Huo Qubing also knew a lot about the Xiongnu, but their perspectives were different. Listening to Dong Zhongshu's description and comparing it with what they knew was a new understanding.
"Zhelan Cavalry has a heroic saying of crossing the grassland for 30,000 miles and sweeping across the grassland. It is one of the four powerful armies of the Xiongnu."
Dong Zhongshu talked eloquently:
"The rest include the troops under the King of the Huns' tent, led by Lang Duo, the son of the Great Chanyu. They are also one of the strongest troops and have the largest number, up to more than 100,000. If they gather with all their strength, they can reach around 150,000. , so it is able to suppress the Xiongnu tribes."
"In addition, the Xiongnu also has a tribe called the Tianhun tribe.
Its leader, General Yudu, is rumored to have reached the supreme state of the Huns' three souls becoming one. He can activate the Huns' life souls to fight, go between life and death, and is unrivaled by anyone in the world. "
Dong Zhongshu smiled, few people could figure out the strength of each Xiongnu tribe.
There are very few who know such detailed information as he does.
Huo Qubing said: "Master is indeed knowledgeable."
Liu Che said: "The military mansion slips submitted by Master will be discussed together when Qubing comes back from the expedition."
Master Dong understood that the emperor was seeing off guests, so he immediately stood up to perform the ceremony, and then left.
Huo Qubing was the only one left in the study.
Liu Che thought for a while and decided to wait until he came back from the expedition before discussing the marriage to Liu Qing, the contemporary pearl of the clan.
"Do you want to protect Zhang Cigong?"
Huo Qubing knew that Liu Che was not a confused emperor, and there was a limit to how much he could be trusted.
"I am not trying to protect him. Zhang Cigong is a brave general who can charge into battle. He must take the lead in every battle.
Your Majesty has great ambitions, and wants all barbarians to surrender and establish a foundation that will last forever. It is not enough to have ministers and uncles. Good generals are hard to come by, so I beg your Majesty to show mercy. "
Huo Qubing's words just tickled Liu Che's nerves.
He was ambitious and made great aspirations when he came to the throne. The powerful Xiongnu was just one of the barbarians in his eyes.
He wanted to conquer all the barbarians, conquer the vast mountains and rivers, create something unprecedented in history, and make contributions to the three emperors.
Huo Qubing took his ambitions as a prefix, not on his own initiative, so Liu Che found it quite pleasant to hear.
"Okay, I will assign Zhang Cigong to my subordinates for use. If he makes any mistakes again, I will not let him go lightly."
Huo Qubing shook his head and said: "Zhang Cigong is my uncle's favorite general, I don't want him."
Liu Che laughed dumbly: "Okay, you go."
Huo Qubing came out of the study and went to the Guard Hall to handle various military affairs. He only waited for other troops to move out first, and then took his own troops to the expedition.
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Changle Palace, Pingxing Palace.
Princess Longlu's eyes were fierce: "Sister, you came here just to persuade me to endure my anger? My son was beaten by him, and I don't believe that no one can cure him. Don't think that I, the Longluhou family, are easy to bully!"
Next to her was Princess Pingyang, wearing a satin purple skirt, with a graceful manner, and said:
"I just learned the news that there is turmoil in Huainan. After the court meeting ended today, the officials gathered in His Majesty's study to discuss matters. Everyone had their own opinions and argued with each other.
But after Huo Qubing passed away, he even came up with the Pinghuai policy, which was not only adopted by His Majesty, but also supported by all the ministers.
I don't know the content of Ping Huai Ce, but after the ministers left, there was a lot of discussion about the matter, which I guess is good.
Since Your Majesty relies heavily on him, and Wei Zifu is in charge of the palace, if you conflict with him at this time, you will only suffer the loss. "
Princess Longlu snorted coldly: "Wei Zifu was also recommended to the palace by my sister. Do you still listen to you now? Don't you have any way to control the Wei family and let him be so rampant?"
Princess Pingyang curled her lips and said nothing.
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It was dark.
When Huo Qubing returned to the mansion, his old servant Yan Qi was waiting at the door and followed him into the mansion.
"Sir, we have a visitor in our house. We have been waiting in the front hall for some time."
Visiting Huo Mansion were Prime Minister Liu, Song Ran, Zhuo Huai, the head of the Zhuo clan, and his daughter Zhuo Qingke.
Sitting on the guest seat was Song Ran, who was dressed in dark undercover clothes. Next to her was a charming girl with delicate features and a complexion like a newly peeled willow. She was Zhuo Qingke.
Liu Xiang did not expect to meet such a pretty girl this time when he came to Huo Mansion, and his face was full of surprise.
The girl's slender and thick eyelashes were straight up and her eyes were shining. She was looking at the layout of Huo Mansion with deep curiosity.
Her sitting posture is the most standard kneeling position, with her thighs and calves stacked on top of each other. Under her clothes, a girl's tight and round legs are vaguely visible. On her feet are flip-up shoes decorated with blue moiré patterns, and her stockings are white.
Huo Qubing walked in from the outside, and Liu Xiang, Zhuo Qingke, Zhuo Huai, and Song Ran stood up at the same time to greet him.
"After Huo Hou went to conquer the Xiongnu, he wanted to visit and congratulate him."
Zhuo Huai said very appropriate and auspicious words: "It's rare that Marquis Huo is free today. It's better not to appear presumptuous when he comes to visit without permission."
Previously, Song Ran had hired a prostitute as a spy and asked Liu Qian to have sex for free, and to get information on the matter. The real Zhuo Qingke was taken undercover by Song Ran.
So Zhuo Huai and Zhuo Qingke were brought by Song Ran.
She was living with Zhuo Qingke during this period, and the two now have a good relationship.
Now that Liu Ling is imprisoned and Liu Qian has left Chang'an, the Huainan clan has openly shown its rebellion and no longer has influence in Chang'an. Song Ran followed Zhuo Qingke's request and secretly took her to the Huo Mansion, wanting to visit Huo Qubing to thank Huo Qubing for his support of the Zhuo family.
In fact, Zhuo wanted to take the opportunity to get close to her.
Unexpectedly, after they arrived, they met Liu Xiang and came too. Song Ran was secretly regretting it, fearing that exposing Zhuo Qingke's whereabouts would let Huainan know and ruin the life of the prostitute spy.
"My little girl wants to come over and personally thank Huo Hou for saving her," Zhuo Huai said again.
Huo Qubing motioned for several people to take their seats and then went to the main seat on his own.
Zhuo Qingke glanced shyly at Huo Qubing and said in a soft voice, "I thank Huo Hou for saving my life."
"I have to ask Marquis Huo how Qingke should be resettled. You can't stay at my place forever," Song Ran said.
Zhuo Huai said: "It's not appropriate to go back to my house. It's not easy for Huainan to know about it right now, otherwise it will be a big deal." After saying this, he looked at Liu Xiang.
"My little girl is going to stay, and she is about to ask Huo Hou for advice on how to settle her.
Now everyone in Chang'an knows that my young daughter, the Zhuo family, was taken as a concubine by Liu Qian and brought back to Huainan.
With her bad reputation, she may find it difficult to marry into a good family again. "
Zhuo Huai glanced at Huo Qubing.
What he meant was that Zhuo Qingke became Liu Qian's concubine because she was replaced by someone. Her reputation spread and she couldn't marry anyone else. There is another layer of meaning that is hidden and cannot be stated directly.
"After some time, when things in Huainan settle down, I will have someone file a civil complaint to clear Zhuo's name."
Huo Qubing said calmly: "I will be going out with my troops in the next few days. If there is anything else, please wait until I come back."
It means seeing off guests.
Later, Song Ran and the Zhuo family came out of the Huo Mansion, quietly got on the carriage, and secretly took Zhuo Qingke back to the Secret Detective Liang Garden.
"Qu Bing, that girl just now, I heard what Mrs. Zhuo meant was to promise her to you, didn't you understand?"
Liu Xiang showed an enchanting expression: "That girl is so beautiful. I have seen countless girls, but no one is more delicate and beautiful than this girl. Uh... Princess Pingxian may be better than her. But if this girl passes In the past few years, my beauty will continue to improve..."
"You came to see me for business."
Huo Qubing interrupted: "No one is allowed to say anything about seeing this woman in my house. Otherwise, the monthly transaction will be terminated."
Liu Xiang's expression changed in shock: "It's so serious."
Huo Qubing ignored him and went to his back house to prepare for practice.
Changle Palace.
After Liu Qing met Emperor Liu Che, he came back and sat in the palace. He didn't move for a long time, his eyes were bright, and there seemed to be a straight figure lingering in front of him.
The key is that she doesn't want to play it herself, and she still feels some inexplicable joy.
Qin Qingyu came to see her twice, and seemed to have some vague understanding, so she stopped caring about her.
Seeing the evening, Liu Qing couldn't help but take out the ancient message jade. After thinking about it for a long time, he mustered up the courage and said to the ancient jade: "Qu Bing, I heard from the maid this afternoon that someone in the palace is talking about you going on an expedition again." ?”
Across the way, Huo Qubing felt the fluctuation of ancient jade and was stunned when he heard Liu Qing's voice.
This voice... doesn't seem right... there are some unspeakable changes compared to usual.
Huo Qubing agreed, collected the ancient jade, and began to practice.
The days flew by.
Li Guang, the troops commanded by Zhang Cigong, had left Chang'an two days ago.
Early that morning, it was time for Huo Qubing to set off on his southern expedition.
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