The historical Nanyue Kingdom was a political power established in the Lingnan region at the end of the Qin Dynasty. It had a total of five rulers and the reign of Zuo was ninety-three years.
The founding monarch, Zhao Tuo, was originally a Qin general.
At the end of the Qin Dynasty, he took advantage of the fall of the Qin Dynasty and the chaos in the world. He closed the passes and blocked the roads. He annexed Guilin County and Xiang County in the south of Lingnan, established the Nanyue Kingdom, and made Panyu the capital.
In the eleventh year of Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, South Vietnam became a vassal state of the Han Dynasty. However, it was repeated several times during this period and neither the announcement nor the tune was followed.
During the reign of Emperor Wu, Liu Che launched a war against South Vietnam. In the sixth year of Yuanding, which was more than ten years ago, South Vietnam was subjugated.
This is the thread of history.
The situation is obviously different now.
You must know that the Dayeshi were active in the north of the Qilian Mountains in their early years. They were once on a par with the Xiongnu, and their military strength was extremely strong.
The Han Dynasty and even the surrounding forces all have an understanding of the national power and strength of the Dayue clan.
This time Huo Qubing defeated the Dayue clan in one fell swoop and brought about their subjugation within a few days. The news spread and intimidated all parties.
Who would dare to fight against the Han people if they feel inferior to Da Yueshi?
South Vietnam was one of them, so they wrote a letter asking for surrender again.
South Vietnam had surrendered many times in the past, but this was the first time that the country wanted to come to Chang'an for an audience, and the initiative of life and death was given to the Han Dynasty. It can be seen that this surrender was worthwhile and different from the past.
So the emperor was very happy.
Huo Qubing defeated the Dayue clan, and the resulting change was that some surrounding countries did not dare to fight with the Han Dynasty.
The territory of South Vietnam in its heyday included most of the southern coast.
The greatest significance of the establishment of the Nanyue Kingdom was to transform Lingnan from a clan society of hundreds of tribes fighting and slash-and-burn cultivation to an era of agricultural civilization, and to introduce exotic and maritime cultures to Lingnan and even the Central Plains.
At the same time, the exchanges between South Vietnam and surrounding waters also laid the foundation for the formation of the Maritime Silk Road.
The surrender of South Vietnam was of great significance to the Han Dynasty's shipbuilding technology, maritime trade, and acquisition of coastal materials.
There is also a hidden benefit.
Last time, Huo Qubing killed Zi and obtained part of his memory. He learned that Zhao Tuo was also one of Zi's incarnations. Under his influence, he took the opportunity to destroy Qin.
Since Zi had influenced and controlled Zhao Tuo, both Huo Qubing and Ru Bohu had speculated that the few remaining remnants of Zonghengdao, those holding swords and commanding troops, might be in South Vietnam, or at least related to South Vietnam.
When South Vietnam declares itself a vassal, the people who embroider the clothes can take advantage of the opportunity to find out.
"In addition to South Vietnam, Kang Juguo's request to surrender, what do you think of Qubing?" the emperor asked.
Huo Qubing said: "If you want people to respect you, you need to be kind and powerful at the same time. You can't just suppress and kill. This is what your Majesty told me when I was seven years old. Regarding Kang Ju's surrender, I have also considered this matter."
Before returning this time, a message had been sent to Lord Kang Ju to come to Chang'an to see His Majesty.
They set off earlier than I did, and it probably won't take more than a few days to reach Chang'an. "
The emperor hummed and became even more happy.
What he was most happy about was that Huo Qubing still remembered what he taught him when he was young, and knew how to consider the overall situation and share his worries.
The emperor threw it over and gave Huo Qubing a knife!
Before the Spring and Autumn Period, or even earlier, the ancestors began to forge knives.
This can be seen from the existence of knife coins in the Spring and Autumn Period.
But knives at that time were generally small, and long knives were rare.
The sword has always been considered the weapon of a gentleman, and is more in line with Han culture.
Moreover, before the Spring and Autumn Period, the method of warfare had always been chariot combat combined with foot combat, and swords were more useful.
The scope of use of the knife was limited and it was not taken seriously.
It was not until the war situation changed and cavalry warfare became popular during the Qin and Han Dynasties that the sword gradually became the most commonly used weapon by cavalry.
Huo Qubing likes to use knives more than swords.
The momentum of opening and closing, looking in all directions, and urging the enemy with strong winds is something that a sword does not have.
And the sword given by the emperor is a legendary weapon-Hongming Sword!
It is said that the Minghong Sword was the Xuanyuan Sword of Emperor Xuanyuan Huangdi in ancient times. When it was released, there was still some raw material left. Due to the high temperature, the still liquid casting raw material spontaneously flowed to the bottom of the furnace and took the shape of a knife after cooling.
Therefore, it has always been said that this sword is made of heaven and earth, not made of human hands. It is the ancestor of a hundred knives and the father of all knives.
Huangdi believed that the sword's power was too strong and would backfire on the wielder. He was afraid that the sword would wander into the world and kill all living beings, so he wanted to destroy it with the Xuanyuan Sword. Unexpectedly, the sword turned into a red skylark in his hand and disappeared in the red sun. In the clouds, never seen again.
In terms of material and qualifications, this sword is comparable to the Emperor Xuanyuan Sword, the best sword in the world.
Later "Dongming Ji" recorded: "Emperor Wu explained Minghong's sword and gave it to Dongfang Shuo. Shuo said: This sword was collected by the Yellow Emperor from the copper of Shou Mountain. The emperor was afraid that someone would get this sword and wanted to sell it. The sword turned into a bird from his hand and flew away red. In the clouds.”
In other words, this magical sword did fall into the hands of Emperor Wu in history.
After Emperor Wu got the sword, he regarded it as his favorite.
His favorite sword is Chixiao, which was left by Emperor Gaozu and is the national sword of the Han Dynasty.
The sword is Hong Ming Dao.
Huo Qubing knew that the sword was favored by the emperor, so he refused just now.
The emperor insisted on giving it, and he took it in his hand.
"Huang Di said that this sword bites the owner is not a lie. This sword is extremely ferocious. It will kill all living things when it leaves the body, otherwise it will absorb the owner's blood. You should pay attention, especially at home. Don't take it out to watch. Pingxian is pregnant with you. Your heir, please don’t get pregnant.”
The emperor warned: "I have always used my imperial temperament to suppress the violence of this sword. I also asked the Mo family to make a special scabbard. You should be more careful."
Huo Qubing glanced at the Hong Ming Dao in his hand.
This knife was created when the Embroidered Clothes Envoy went out to explore the sea. He found an isolated island with no life and no grass growing. A murderous intention caused there to be no fish swimming within several miles of the surrounding coast. When he went to the island to explore, he found a lot of damage, so he finally used this knife. The knife was brought back and became the emperor's collection.
Now that it's in his own hands, he has an excellent killing weapon, like a tiger with more wings.
The scabbard is black and made of the skin of exotic animals. It has bronze incantations refined by the Mohist method using the grouting method. It is complex and exquisite.
The handle of the knife is also black, slightly wider than a palm, and the knife body is almost vertical with a very weak arc.
At the end of the handle, one on the left and one on the right, there are two gems, dark yellow and deep purple, set like eyes on both sides of the end of the handle, emitting a strange halo, as if they are sizing each other up with Huo Qubing.
There is indeed a fierce and ferocious aura oozing out of this knife.
"You just came back, go back to your house and rest first."
The emperor said: "We will discuss other matters later."
Huo Qubing came out of the study, and Dong Zhongshu, Gongsun Hong and others went in.
When we left the palace, it was already evening.
It's snowing heavily and it's getting dark early.
Jin'an snorted regularly, as if urging Huo Qubing to get on the bus and go home.
This guy misses his little red horse and the delicious fodder in his house.
Huo Qubing turned to look back at Weiyang Palace.
The pillar of national destiny of the Han Dynasty has a strong purple meaning, covering the sky and the sun.
In the eyes of practitioners, today's Chang'an is like a vast ocean of national destiny, filled with unfathomable tides.
Good weather. His Majesty has the most intuitive perception of the fate of the country. This time he defeated the Yuezhi and other countries, and his Majesty may have gained a lot of benefits...
Huo Qubing looked back at Weiyang Palace and thought to himself.
When he met the emperor this time, he could clearly feel the emperor's power, and his energy was thicker and more powerful than before.
"Master Hou, shall we go back to the mansion?"
"Um."
The lanterns come on in the Champion Hou's Mansion.
After driving back and approaching the Hou Mansion, Huo Qubing found that the guards inside and outside the house were much tighter than before.
On the street outside the mansion, there were many Imperial Guards. When they saw his driver, they all raised their war guns and silently saluted.
Huo Qubing asked the people accompanying him outside the car: "Why is the security in the house so tight?"
The accompanying imperial army replied: "Your Majesty, tell the world about the process of Lord Marquis's campaign against foreigners.
The people of Chang'an were grateful for the power of Lord Marquis, and said that Lord Marquis was a martial artist from the sky who descended to earth, so he could protect the Han Dynasty, win every battle, and get rid of evil spirits. Every day, people come to gather outside the Hou Mansion to take a look, and some people bring things to the Marquis, such as chickens, ducks, wild products, fruits and vegetables, everything.
There were also practitioners who tried to send letters recommending themselves to the Marquis's house.
The princess said that since she respected the Marquis, there was no need to drive or ban her. However, His Majesty personally sent an order to the Imperial Guard to increase their guard, lest anyone with bad intentions take advantage of the situation and take the opportunity to attack the house. "
After a while, the car stopped at the gate of the house.
Huo Qubing got down from the car and entered the house.
"Good luck, Lord Marquis!"
There were people in the house who had been waiting for a long time and bowed to say hello.
Standing in front were Zhuo Qingke and Bai Nanyu, who had taken a step ahead of Huo Qubing and returned to the house after entering the city.
The two women have exquisite looks, long hair as shiny as satin, soft and graceful figures, dark eyebrows and red lips, straight noses, and red jade hairpins in their black hair.
Bai Nanyu looks very charming in an apricot-colored dress.
Zhuo Qingke was wearing a light rouge-colored dress, with her jade-like skin exposed at the corners of the skirt and cuffs.
As Zhuo Qingke grows older, he gradually shows his extraordinary charm, like a ripe peach waiting to be picked.
"Her Royal Highness the Princess asked me to wait here for the Marquis." Zhuo Qingke whispered softly, slightly pursed his lips.
Huo Qubing was wondering what the purpose of letting Zhuo Qingke wait if Liu Qing didn't come.
He walked towards the deep house.
When they arrived at the back house, outside the palace door, four maids of Her Highness the Princess greeted them with courtesy.
"The princess is in the room."
"Yes, His Highness knew that the Marquis was coming back. He had been waiting three or four days ago. He had many arrangements, but he did not allow us to tell the Marquis." Liu Qing's attendant whispered, and then opened the door.
It's snowing in the cold winter, but it's as warm as spring indoors.
There are lamps burning in the hall, and the lampshades are made of rouge-colored gauze. The light is soft and reveals a hint of beauty.
It was quiet inside the palace, and there was no one in the bedroom or outer hall.
Huo Qubing walked along the corridor of the inner hall of the dormitory to the back hall.
In the warm pool in the apse, the steam is thick, and a mermaid lingers and swims in the water, her figure is looming, the beauty is heavenly, and she is unparalleled in enchantment.
Soon, Huo Qubing also joined them.
Reunion after separation, new tricks.
Huo Qubing transformed into a bodyguard with a stick to protect the princess.
The tide rises and falls in the pool...
The long night is like frost.
In the sleeping hall, the clouds disappear and the rain stops.
Her Royal Highness the Princess said very comfortably and formally: "Husband, please take a concubine."
"Um?"
Liu Qing's eyes flickered under her thick eyelashes, a little shy: "My husband's cultivation is improving day by day. Now he is at the sixth level and has fought a hundred battles. His physical strength is also different from before and has increased..."
Huo Qubing was happy.
Her Royal Highness's meaning is obvious.
Even if she has a phoenix-returning-nest physique, she is no match for the Hundred-War General.
"I also want to spend more time practicing, otherwise the gap between me and my husband will become wider and wider. I'm pregnant, I'm afraid of having fetal motility, and I can't bear to have my husband sleep alone after returning from an expedition... I've been thinking about it for some time. , and told Zhuo Qingke." Liu Qing adjusted to a comfortable position and said.
"Zhuo Qingke?"
Liu Qing said matter-of-factly: "Otherwise, if a husband takes a concubine, Zhuo Qingke can do it, but that vixen can't."
"Zhuo Qingke agreed?"
"She is in love with her husband, and he doesn't know it? She is a girl who has lost her father and brother. No matter what outsiders guess, she still wants to live in our prince's mansion. Isn't it obvious? If she marries someone else and loses her reputation, she will never have a good family. Want her."
Liu Qing agreed, and Huo Qubing had nothing to be pretentious about.
He doesn't have much affection for Zhuo Qingke, but that doesn't stop him from getting married. Slowly communicate with each other after getting married. Generally speaking, the more communication, the better.
"Then choose a day to tell Mrs. Zhuo and officially welcome her into the house."
In this era, the status of a concubine was very low, so just arranging for a car to be brought to the house was considered a pass.
Only those who are more particular will notify their relatives and friends to formally accept the marriage.
Huo Qubing thought that there should be a ceremony. After all, it was only once in a woman's life.
"If your husband can't wait any longer, you can go to the small courtyard over there first. I guess Zhuo Qingke will not refuse."
Liu Qingyi pointed out: "It seems that the foxy girl is also at Zhuo Qingke's place. Husband, don't go astray."
Although she said she agreed to take a concubine, she felt a little uncomfortable in her heart. Her Highness's words were both a gun and a stick.
Huo Qubing turned over and said, "Sleep, I'm a little tired after fighting for many days."
The next afternoon, the snow stopped.
Huo Qubing came to the military mansion on the outskirts of the city, found Mohist Ji Qiu, and asked, "Is there any progress?"
Ji Qiu said happily: "We are waiting for Lord Marquis to come over. Not only is there progress, it is also great progress!"
(End of chapter)
