"That day, the heads of the clans summoned us and told us that Aunt Huo Hou was suffering from the disease of losing her soul, so I thought that there seemed to be such a recipe at home."
Zhuo Huai's face was filled with joy:
"What Marquis Huo doesn't know is that the Bai family my son married comes from the Changsangjun family lineage. She married into my Zhuo family and seldom practiced medicine outside, so her reputation is not obvious."
Huo Qubing and Liu Qing looked at each other.
Chang Sangjun, maybe some people don't know his name directly, but his disciple is one of the originators of medicine, the miracle doctor Bian Que who invented the art of venation.
"I saw this recipe for apathy in the ancient medical scroll copied by Mr. Bai earlier."
Zhuo Huai explained: "She and her little daughter went out to visit relatives in their ancestral home and have not returned. I sent someone to ask questions through a subpoena, and when I got the reply, I found out that she indeed remembered copying the prescription for the soul-losing syndrome, so I quickly found it and gave it to her. Huo Hou sent it."
Zhuo Huai pointed to the old man on the other side: "This is my great-uncle from the other branch of the Zhuo family, Zhuo Wang.
He can also prove that the Bai family descended from Chang Sangjun and was from the same family as Bian Que. "
"I've met the Champion, and I've met Her Royal Highness the Princess." The old man Zhuo Wang bowed.
"Let's go into the house and talk."
The moment Huo Qubing saw Fang Zi, he remembered that when he visited his aunt, the ancient well in his mind reflected a picture, ancient scrolls, calligraphy and a hand as delicate as jade.
What Gujing presented at that time should be related to his aunt's illness.
There is a causal relationship between the two, so when he pushes Gujing Lingyun to his aunt, it will push out the picture, which makes sense.
The scene at that time disappeared in a flash. Huo Qubing didn't see what the handwriting specifically said, but the vague impression he had formed was very similar to the prescription Zhuo Huai brought.
The group of people entered the mansion and sat down in the central hall.
Zhuo Huai said eloquently: "This prescription has been handed down from the pre-Qin period. There are sixteen medicinal herbs in the prescription, including Soul-Sustaining Grass, Aracenia, and Jiujie Chang. Among them, only the two main medicines of Soul-Sustaining Grass and Blue Leaf are rare and rare. , but the palace should be able to get it together."
Huo Qubing nodded. Since this recipe came from Chang Sangjun's inheritance, it was obviously worth a try.
Later, Zhuo Huai and the old man Zhuo Wang were escorted out of the house by Huo Qubing himself, with smiles on their faces.
Champion House.
In the inner house, Dao Zun, Qin Qingyu, Liu Qing's master and apprentice were looking at the prescription.
Qin Qingyu and Dao Zun understood the function after seeing the prescription: "This prescription is unique, especially in stimulating the medicinal properties. It is extremely effective. It is pharmacologically harmless and can be used."
Liu Qing looked at Huo Qubing who had sent him back: "I have asked people to go to the medicine storehouse in the palace to get some relevant things. After getting the things back, Master and I will start refining them tonight. The pharmacology on the prescription The medicinal properties are exquisite, but the grade of the finished medicine is not high, and it can be turned into a pill in three to five days at most."
That night, when everything was ready, Liu Qing and Qin Qingyu opened the elixir furnace in person, added various medicinal materials according to the steps, and refined it.
Time flies, it’s early November.
Thousands of miles north of Chang'an, at the end of the vast grassland, there is a high mountain next to the icy lake.
The great shaman and the majestic Yudu stood side by side.
"Da Shanyu asked me to ask you, when can we go back?
You only sent one of the four generals under your command back to the grassland, and only led 3,000 troops. You seem to be in no hurry to restore the prestige of my Hun court and lead all the ministries back to Ulaanbaatar? "The great shaman's voice was old and his breathing was heavy.
After the Wang Tingzhong army was defeated, it was difficult for him to recover. This was related to the fact that the Xiongnu's strength was broken.
Yudu said calmly: "The Great Chanyu is blinded by hatred. If he has such an impatient attitude, he will still be defeated.
My people are splitting into two parts, and one part is heading south back to the grassland. Some of them went north to fight in extremely cold places.
I told you that there is not only grassland on this land, but also Han territory. Farther north, east and west, there are vast areas and forces waiting for us to conquer. "
Yudu's voice was loud and loud: "But for the return south to the grassland, I sent not only one team, but two.
The second team went not to attack the city, but to go further south. "
"what are they doing?"
"The Han people are different from the past, and it is an indisputable fact that they have become stronger. But they are also divided into many factions, clans, civil and military factions, all with different goals, and there are many places that can be exploited.
The Qiang people around the Han territory and the countries in the Western Regions can also be used to deal with the Han people.
My tribe will provide support to the Qiang people, sneak into the Han people's areas, contact some of their forces, and disrupt the Han territory. Give us enough time to integrate all the grassland departments.
I remember you said that before the Royal Court was defeated, the Great Chanyu sent a team led by Zhao Xin southward.
My people have contacted him, and he has been hiding in the area on the east side of the grassland, bordering Hanjing, Wuhuan, and Xianbei. "
…
To the west of Han Dynasty.
The mountains and fields are continuous and the vegetation is lush.
There is a vast walled city in the mountains and forests, where the population is very prosperous.
This is the Nuoqiang area adjacent to the Han territory, and it is also one of the largest Qiang settlements west of the Han Dynasty.
The march map Liu Che sent to the Xiqiang by his envoys caused quite a stir within the Qiang people.
Qiang people reacted differently.
The Nu Qiang are adjacent to the Han territory. Like the ancient Qiang who were defeated by Huo Qubing, they have been harassing the Han territory for many years, and their hatred with the Han is difficult to alleviate.
Qifu Musui, the leader of the Nu Qiang, fought with all his strength. In the past few days, he was trying to summon the Qiang people to confront the Han.
At this time, in the Nuoqiang Dazhai, a bonfire was blazing in the wooden hall.
"If we, the Qiang people, send troops, how many soldiers and horses will you, the Xiongnu, use to respond?"
Qifu Mu is forty-three years old this year, with a strong build, a scar on his bare shoulder, high cheekbones, and a broad nose and mouth like a lion.
There have always been rumors among the Xiqiang people that they are powerful and energetic like wild beasts. The number of women he plundered from the Han region, plus the concubines who were originally from the Qiang ethnic group, numbered over a hundred, so he had to be accompanied by several people every night to enjoy himself.
His voice was rough, and as he spoke, he stared hard at a woman sitting beside him, wearing a black cloak that covered her figure.
This woman was an envoy from Yudu, leading a small group of Huns. She suddenly appeared in Xiqiang a few days ago, asking to see Qifu Mu.
On the same day, Xiongnu's Xiutu tribe and Zhelan tribe mobilized their troops and horses, making signs of approaching the Han people's Xiguan to coordinate with the arrival of this woman.
Qifu Mu therefore believed that he was not only an envoy of the Huns, but also had a high status. Otherwise, it would be impossible to mobilize the famous Zhelan tribe and Xiutuwang tribe of the Western Huns.
"With all our grassland ministries cooperating with you, what worries do you have about attacking the Han?"
The woman wearing the big cloak speaks with an exotic accent, which is different from that of the Western Regions, Qiang, and even the Huns.
The black scarf on her face had a layer of mist-like aura, which obscured her true appearance and made her appear extremely mysterious.
Qifu Mu's eyes were bright: "I have been at war with the Han for many years, and the Han army can't do anything to our Nuoqiang warriors. As long as you abide by the covenant, I can send troops to attack the Han at any time.
But can your promise be fulfilled? "
The woman said calmly: "Besides trusting me, do you have any other choice?
Without the support of our grassland ministries, you can only flee under the attack of the Han troops. Only by cooperating with me can you have a chance to defeat the Han army. "
Qifu Mu sneered: "Escape?
I, the Nuqiang, have been here for hundreds of years. We have always robbed the Han territory. When have the Han people ever let me escape? "
The woman remained calm: "The Han Dynasty is now so powerful that it even has two military strategists, Wei Qing and Huo Qubing. The national power and military strength far exceed those of your Western Qiang tribes, let alone your Nuo Qiang family?"
I can't give you the benefits you want. If you agree, send troops to attack the Han Dynasty. If you don't agree, there is only one way to perish. "
Qifu Mu said angrily: "You Xiongnu sent troops from the west and north to contain the Han army. Wei Qing will definitely go to the northern front and dare not leave.
The remnants of the Han army have not given me the chance to see how I can defeat him. "
The woman smiled and said, "I'll wait to see how you lead the Qiang people and defeat the Han army."
Half an hour later, the woman came out of Nuqiang Dazhai and led dozens of Huns along the way to the north.
"Where are we going now?"
"The order given to us by General Yudu is to disrupt the Han territory and make the Han people unable to take care of them. He also said that there is a force among the Han people that has been trying to overthrow the Han clan. And the Nu Qiang will definitely not be able to match the Han army without our assistance.
Let's first see if there is any chance to sneak into the Han Xiguan, create chaos, contain the Han army, and get in touch with that force. "
The woman said: "There is also the Han army that went to the Western Region to pick up Roshna. Notify King Xiutu and Loulan to be ready to send troops to defeat them at any time."
…
"Mr. Commander, we are ready." Yao Zhao walked into the guard hall.
The Yulin Guards and the Huben Guards completed the selection of soldiers. After forming the army, Yao Zhao has been in charge of training.
These two elites, famous for generations to come and among the most powerful armies in history, are now in need of baptism and experience in the flames of war.
Huo Qubing wanted to see these two armies in person.
"In recent days, there has been an endless stream of people coming to our Chang'an Guards barracks who want to serve the Commander-in-Chief."
Yao Zhao followed and said with a smile: "The news sent by the local army also said that there are people from all over the world who want to follow the champion and join the army."
"We can select some who are skilled and reorganize them." Huo Qubing said as he walked.
He was looking at the list of generals at all levels of the Yulin Guards, as well as the ranks of the Han army, which was the level of cultivation before the Heavenly Realm of the military strategist.
The military strategist's cultivation system is divided into nine levels, which is the lower nine realms.
Among the Han army, they have another set of corresponding titles.
That is, the first level is called soldiers and soldiers, and the second level is called sharp and brave;
Going up in order, they are: Zao Shi, Rong Shi, Yu Wei, Bing Feng, Hundred Men, Holding Halberds, and Breaking the Army.
The titles of these ninth-level military ranks are also directly linked to official positions.
If you reach level six or above, you will have the primary qualifications for promotion to captain.
"Dr. Zhongling, the Governor of Xiguan Zhang also sent news that there are signs of troop mobilization in some villages of the Western Xiongnu and Qiang people."
Huo Qubing hummed, "It's just right to use them for military training." He thought that the plan discussed with Ru Bohu could be carried out accordingly.
Half an hour later, he arrived at the martial arts arena on the outskirts of the city.
What you can see is the illustrious military appearance of three thousand Yulin Guards and three thousand Tiger Guards.
Four thousand veterans of the Han army who followed him and defeated the Huns' tent were also transferred over and stood proudly on the school grounds.
In addition, the generals of the Chang'an Guards, Zhang Cigong, Tong Xuan and others also gathered at the school grounds, all with solemn faces, waiting to be inspected by Huo Qubing and ordered to raise troops, and there was an army formation ceremony to be held.
(End of chapter)
