The flowing rainwater gathered into shallow depressions on the ground.
The Han troops stationed at the north gate of Chang'an City saw a march of troops coming across the rain curtain from a distance and appeared outside the city.
After a little recognition, the Han army at the city gate became energetic and straightened their backs unconsciously.
The army that came from a distance consisted of more than two hundred people.
There are three horses per person in the team. Each horse has a gun and a bow hanging on its side, a sword on its waist, a bronze crossbow on its back, and a small bronze shield on its arm.
The whole team gave people the impression of being armed to the teeth, and the atmosphere was solemn.
The soldiers sat on their horses like pines.
The team spread out front and back, driving a large car and protecting it in the middle.
The driver of the car was followed by two tall horses, one on the left and one on the right.
One of them is Jin'an, who became famous all over the world with Huo Qubing.
On the other side is a red horse with fur the color of fire.
Jinan took small steps in the rain and flicked his tail, feeling quite comfortable. Sometimes he would trot around the car for a while.
It is a restless and sultry horse that likes to go out and roam, but does not like to go back to Chang'an.
But...when I came back this time, Jinan's mood was a little different.
It glanced sideways at the little red horse on the other side.
There's something missing underneath that little red horse, it's a mare.
Jinan is over two years old and has reached the age where he is curious about the opposite sex.
It was running back and forth around the carriage, showing off its strength and... energy, and its belly | full of energy.
However, the little red horse's eyes were proud and he was reluctant to talk to Jin An.
Suddenly, Jinan approached the red horse, opened his mouth and bit the little red horse's neck.
The little red horse was bitten and became obedient, rubbing its head on Jinan's neck.
Jin'an shouted with some pride. It turned out that subduing a mare requires fierceness and direct attack.
Jinan's horse eyes glanced at the beautiful coat and plump rump of the little red horse.
The little red horse neighed lowly, seeming a little shy.
In the carriage, Huo Qubing, Bai Nanyu, and Dao Zun were sitting.
Tao Zun was resting his mind with his eyes closed, and Huo Qubing was also looking inside at the sea of consciousness.
Along the way back, as the countries in the Western Regions submitted their credentials to the Han Dynasty and merged into the Han Dynasty, a wave of military strategist luck came one after another as a reward for him personally conquering the Western Regions with his troops.
The integration of luck promoted the improvement of spiritual practice, and the military symbols obtained by successively extracting Lingye Soldier Talisman from the well.
And the luck he has gained now can only be regarded as a small part of the meritorious service gained from opening up the Western Region. The moment when the emperor consecrated Zen and prayed to heaven and earth, and took over the Western Regions and entered the Han Dynasty, was the moment of real harvest.
Opening up the Western Regions was an unprecedented achievement.
Bai Nanyu sat on the side of the car.
Raindrops fell on the car wall, making a weak but dense sound, and the atmosphere inside the car was comfortable.
Bai Nanyu turned to look at Huo Qubing sitting across from him with his eyes closed.
His long, thick black hair was tied into a bun on top of his head, and he wore a general's crown with a bronze hairpin crossing it.
Under the meticulous hair, there is a smooth and full forehead, a high bridge of nose, and thin lips showing an indifferent arc.
When his dark eyes open, they will reveal the majesty and sharpness that captures the heart.
Under the light armor of his military uniform, he had a strong but not muscular body.
Bai Nanyu raised the corners of her mouth slightly, her charming peach blossom eyes sparkling.
Just as she was looking at it, Huo Qubing opened his eyes. Bai Nanyu was startled and quickly looked away:
"Master Marquis, we have entered the city. I will get off the car and go back to my house first."
Huo Qubing smiled and said, "Let's go to my house together, don't we want to see Zhuo Qingke?"
Bai Nanyu raised her eyes and nodded.
Tao Zun also opened his eyes: "Zhang Guanhou, when we went to the Western Regions, you told me that we were looking for Dao Jian. Only then did I remember, where is Dao Jian?
Did you lie to me again? "
Huo Qubing smiled: "It's definitely not a lie, there is indeed information about the Taoist slips. I'll take the Taoist Master to get it tomorrow!"
Dao Zun was a little surprised: "Is there really any clue about Dao Jian?"
Huo Qubing nodded: "I found it a while ago, but I didn't go get it. I wanted to use it for fishing.
But after such a long time, the fish never took the bait. It seemed that he was alert. There is no need to continue putting out bait. Let’s go take a look tomorrow. "
When Huo Qubing came back this time, he did not inform Chang'an of the specific time in advance, but there were still people waiting for the carriages and horses to enter the city.
The emperor sent his chamberlain Dong Xu and Taichang Zhou Ping to greet him, and asked Huo Qubing to come into the palace to see him.
The emperor's study.
The envoys from the Western Regions were also there. When they saw Huo Qubing coming in, they stood up at the same time and paid homage to him with the courtesy of a minister.
After annexing the Han Dynasty, these people from the Western Regions must indeed be regarded as Huo Qubing's subordinates.
"We respectfully welcome Huo Hou on his triumphant return." Everyone said in unison.
Dong Zhongshu, Li Cai and other ministers were also present and stood up to greet him.
Only the emperor sat in the middle, unmoving, looking at Huo Qubing and saying: "Qubing, I wrote a poem for you. See if you like it."
The emperor has always been a literary young man.
He is talented in both literature and martial arts. When he is happy, he likes to write lyrics to express his emotions.
Later Mr. Lu Xun once said in the book "Outline of the History of Chinese Literature": "The brilliance of Emperor Wu's poems is truly unique...although the poets cannot pass it."
This evaluation shows that Emperor Wu was indeed a man capable of writing.
"I welcome you as a general, and my horses come out of the border. The terrain of Xisai is dangerous, and thousands of miles are at the same level as the clouds. In the middle of July and August, the cavalry goes out of the territory... The Yumen abandons the fortress, and the first army begins to build the camp..."
The emperor was quite proud and read the poem himself.
It is a supreme honor for His Majesty to write poems and poems for his ministers, but... people have shortcomings, and Huo Qubing did not resonate much with poems and poems.
"How is my performance of this poem?" The emperor looked at Huo Qubing with a slightly expectant look.
Dong Zhongshu first licked it as a sign of respect and said: "Your Majesty's poem is extraordinary, has lofty intentions, and is full of literary talent. None of the ministers can compare with it."
All the ministers followed suit: "Master's words are insightful. Your Majesty's poems and poems are worthy of being praised by everyone. The ministers and others are indeed not as good as him."
The emperor's eyes were eager and focused on Huo Qubing.
"Your Majesty's literary talent is definitely higher than that of me... I thank you," Huo Qubing said.
The emperor laughed and said: "Okay, let's all disperse. Lang Zhongling, Master Dong, and Li Yushi will stay here for a while. I have something else to say."
The other ministers bowed and retired, and Huo Qubing sat down at the emperor's head.
The emperor said: "All the countries in the Western Region have surrendered, but now only a few countries such as Dayuan, Wuju, Nuoqiang and so on have not surrendered.
I decided not to wait any longer, and chose an auspicious day to go to Mount Tai to pray to heaven, earth, and ancestors. I, the Han Dynasty, pioneered the ancient and modern times and expanded the country's territory thousands of miles away. When the time comes, you and Wei Qing will accompany me to climb Mount Tai. "
When Huo Qubing returned from the Western Regions, Zhao Anji's troops marched from west to east and entered the Yanqi Kingdom from the border of Wusun.
During the days when Huo Qubing was waiting for Wusun's troops to arrive from the south, Tao Zun also used Tao Zun to remove the sutra seals from Li Gan's body.
Two Han armies invaded Yanqi respectively.
Yesterday, news of surrender also came from Yanqi.
By this time, the central part of the Western Region, headed by Qiuci, Gumo, and Wensu, had returned to the Han Dynasty.
In the northern part of the Western Region, Wusun was the leader, Yanqi, Wutanzi, and Cheshi were accompanied by the front and back states and returned to the Han Dynasty.
In the south and east of the Western Region, Loulan, Jingjue, and Qiemo, Xiaowan were defeated one after another and returned to the Han Dynasty.
In the southwest of the Western Regions, Shule, Yarkand, and Dondu will all return to the Han Dynasty after being penetrated this time.
Of the thirty-six countries in the Western Regions, more than twenty-five have returned to the Han.
There are only seven or eight countries in the extreme south that rely on physical poison, such as Wuju, Ronglu and other countries.
There is also Congyuan in the southwest corner and Dawan in the extreme west. In the southeast corner, the Nuo Qiang, who relied on the Qiang and Di tribes, did not surrender.
Among the Qiang and Di tribes, the Nuo Qiang are divided into two parts: the east and the west.
Previously, Li Gan and Yao recruited troops to defeat the Dongnuo Qiang, which was close to the Han Dynasty's Xiguan.
Bordering the Western Region is the Xinuo Qiang.
They established a country in the Western Regions and were one of the powerful countries in the Western Regions after Wusun, Yanqi and other countries.
Yao Zhao, Li Gan, Fu Luzhi and others stayed in the Western Regions to deal with these countries that had not yet surrendered.
Huo Qubing was as strong as a broken bamboo, and the power of defeating Wusun was enough for the countries in the Western Regions to see the situation clearly.
Except for a few die-hards or a few two or three countries that they can rely on, the rest will gradually return to the Han Dynasty.
At this time, the monarch, his ministers and several others were discussing in the study room, and the atmosphere was pleasant.
Han Dynasty is about to usher in a new era, and its national border has nearly doubled.
It's time for Huo Guang to come to Chang'an, let him practice for a while, and his political skills should be a good assistant... Huo Qubing thought when he left the palace.
His idea was that he would lead the army in battle, his uncle would be responsible for defending the territory, and Huo Guang would be responsible for 'farming' and getting rich.
evening.
The drizzle didn't stop.
Liu Qing came out of the main hall of Liangyuan and saw Huo Qubing holding up a raincoat umbrella to pick her up. He immediately came to the umbrella happily and said, "Husband."
Huo Qubing did not bring an embroidery team with him on this trip, so Her Royal Highness knew that he was coming back, but was not sure of the specific time. She suddenly saw him and was filled with joy.
"It's not raining heavily, shall we walk back from the street?"
Liu Qing nodded happily.
The road from the north gate of Wuyang Palace to the Marquis Mansion is under martial law and there are no pedestrians.
Her Royal Highness boldly reached out to hold Huo Qubing's arm.
She was wearing a light apricot colored dress, with an overlapping neckline that revealed her graceful neck and slightly fair and delicate collarbones. The skirt was light. The waist is tied up, which perfectly highlights the beautiful and towering mountains. The small lotus feet wearing white embroidered shoes are looming under the skirt.
After Liu Qing and Huo Qubing got married, their highness quickly changed from a frivolous princess to a gentle and graceful one.
Holding Huo Qubing's arms at this time, the touch was wonderful.
The raindrops are like beads, and the long street is silent.
"Have you had time lately?"
"My husband asked, of course I have time."
Liu Qing raised her pretty face, her eyes as bright as the spring breeze: "Is there something wrong, husband?"
"Well, let's take a trip to Pingyang County."
"Pingyang County?" Liu Qinglue was surprised.
Pingyang County is northeast of Chang'an, which is the Shanxi territory in later generations. It is not far away.
Huo Qubing: "Let's go meet my biological father and take my brother back to Chang'an. Let him stay with Dong Zhongshu and others for a while. He will be a good help in the future."
Liu Qing said oh and nodded in agreement.
After returning home, I showered and changed clothes... and soon it was dead of night.
In the palace of the Marquis Mansion, the greatest mission of mankind is reproduction and inheritance.
After the clouds and rain dissipated, Liu Qingyi sat on the couch and said lazily: "Listen to the noise in the backyard. Is Jin'an demolishing the stable?"
The couple had sharp ears and eyes, and both heard that Jin'an in the backyard was also contributing to the reproduction of the horse family, and the target was the little red horse.
The little red horse was letting out a desperate cry that shook the backyard.
Huo Qubing teased: "You were no better than that little red horse just now. Fortunately, the bedroom is big enough."
Liu Qing pinched him lightly: "Am I a mare?"
Huo Qubing spread his hands.
The two joked for a while, and Liu Qing couldn't open his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
Huo Qubing stood up, and with the heavy hammer swinging, he went to the study room connected to the inner corridor of the dormitory, closed his eyes and entered the state of cultivation.
He planned to unlock the fifth weapon talisman first.
In the Consciousness Sea, because of the destruction of various countries in the Western Region, Lingluo Bingfu compiled as many as seven symbols from the ancient well.
This time there was no golden symbol, but a pale silver symbol like a star, shining brightly.
Each symbol corresponds to the number of military strategists.
When Huo Qubing closed his eyes, he began to practice.
In his consciousness, two star-like symbols fell into the fifth weapon talisman one after another.
The aura on the surface of the soldier talisman was transformed into a red flame, and the fog covering the soldier talisman was completely eliminated, revealing its true appearance.
"Those who disperse the momentum are the messengers of God. If you use it, you must follow the trend. If the power is strong within, push the momentum and move it, the momentum will disperse..."
The Seven Techniques of Yin Fu in this Sutra, "Spreading Power Bird of Prey" - "Bird of Prey" is a bird that is both ferocious and quick to attack.
There is no specific reference, it can be any majestic bird.
The fifth weapon talisman that Huo Qubing transformed into was a giant bird that was red in color and extremely powerful.
This is the sacred bird Suzaku, corresponding to the four-image military symbol.
After it was born, it actually came to squat on the branches and leaves of the Lingwei Soldier Talisman and used it as its nest.
"Dispersing force" means distributing power and taking advantage of favorable situations to take action. It means imitating the ferocity and speed of a bird hunting, and using the true energy in the body to disperse outside the body.
When used in the art of war, it corresponds to aggression like fire and force like wind.
The Vermillion Bird Talisman's main offensive, with its blessed troops, can perfectly match Huo Qubing's tactics.
And at the moment when the fifth weapon talisman was born, another strange change occurred in Huo Qubing's sea of consciousness.
When the burning flames of the Suzaku Talisman fell on the Lingluo Soldier Talisman, the Lingluo Soldier Talisman seemed to be ignited and burst into flames!
The incantations on the spirit talisman fell off, intertwined, and turned into a simple book of spiritual thoughts, which emerged in Huo Qubing's consciousness.
(End of chapter)
