Protectorate of the Western Regions.
Unparalleled lordship.
Lines of gauze hung down in the room, the light was very dim, and lying on the bed was a pale and skinny woman, who was Luo Shi's wife.
"Ding-deng-deng."
A burst of slightly hasty footsteps came in from the outside. A pair of children from Luo Shi lifted up the gauze and walked in. They said with joyful expressions on their faces: "Mother, father won a great victory on the grassland and killed the Xiongnu Chanyu in formation. We are about to do it." Returned to the Central Plains."
After hearing the news, the woman lying on the hospital bed slowly breathed a sigh of relief, and then smiled weakly: "It'll be good to come back safely, I'm relieved."
After saying this, it seemed as if all her energy was drained away in an instant. She slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep, very peacefully.
Luo Lan felt a little uneasy and called softly: "Mom, do you want to reply to father? Father may have to go to Chang'an first, so he can send a messenger to take the letter directly to Chang'an."
"Mother?"
Seeing that the woman was silent, the brother and sister called softly again, and the uneasy shadow in their hearts had completely invaded the entire heart.
She tremblingly reached out to feel the woman's breath, but all she touched was coldness!
"Mother!"
A cry sounded.
…
Under the blue sky, after a short rest and replenishing a large amount of food and grass, Luo Shi led the Han army back to the Central Plains.
After marching all the way, just after crossing Yinshan Mountain, he suddenly felt a pain in his heart, a huge sense of panic, and an ominous premonition emerged in his mind.
Ahead were the northern counties of the Han Dynasty. Luo Shiqiang suppressed his uneasiness and led the army into the territory of the Han Dynasty. The county guards came with fine wine and food to welcome the returning army.
Then Luo Shi learned that his son had come here from the Western Regions.
"Father."
Luo Lan knelt directly in front of Luo Shi, his face full of grief. Luo Shi's heart thumped and he asked urgently: "What's going on in the house?"
"Father, mother died of illness."
"boom!"
Like a bolt from the blue, Luo Shi froze on the spot for a moment, his head spinning with dizziness, and he asked in a dry voice: "Your mother has always been in good health, how could she suddenly die of illness?"
Luo Lan said sadly: "The doctor said that my mother's body had been in great depletion for a long time. Not long after you left, my mother became seriously ill and bedridden. She didn't let us tell you until she passed away."
Luo Shipo collapsed weakly, and then asked: "What else did your mother say before she died?"
Luo Lan said: "My mother only said that you were safe, and then she passed away."
Luo Shi thought about an incident that had happened over the years, and suddenly understood something, and smiled bitterly.
"Madam, madam, I'm sorry for you."
Then he threw his head back and fell down. Luo Lan rushed forward in fear to support Luo Shi.
Luo Shi felt that he had entered a white space, and all the scenes in his life flashed here one by one.
He was held high by his father when he was young.
When he showed his military talent, he was selected by his father as the successor of Wushuang Hou. Later, he stayed in the Western Regions, guarding the borders of the Han Dynasty for decades.
He continued to move forward along the path of his grandfather Luo Zhongkan and his father Luo Wuji, not only maintaining the strategic advantage of the Han Dynasty, but also constantly migrating people and changing the demographic structure of the Western Regions.
To spread faith and culture, use force on one hand and culture on the other, a two-pronged approach.
The two most fertile lands in the Western Regions, the Yishui River Valley, have basically been completely transformed into the Xia Kingdoms. The old Wusun nobles have migrated far away, and the Dawan Basin has also been hammered home.
It can be said that he has made the greatest contribution to the stability of the Western Region in the past few decades. He has made the greatest contribution to the Luo family.
Then an unexpected person appeared in his memory, Liu Dan.
The appearance of this man changed many things. He supported Luo Shi's Western Region War. Dawan and Wusun were all completed with Liu Dan's strong support.
Liu Dan was really kind to Luo Shi, "I won't be an independent husband in my next life. I will be loyal to you again."
Then there is his wife, a beautiful and virtuous woman. Unfortunately, who can know the arrangements in the world?
I didn't expect that we would reach this point in the end, parting ways and not even being able to see each other for the last time.
In the end, Luo Shi saw a majestic palace with countless statues there. He wanted to see it, but a white light knocked him out.
"skyline!"
When he woke up leisurely, he felt extremely weak and there were already people standing around the bed, all staring at him.
The things I saw vaguely in my sleep just now are still so clear.
"Dadu protector is awake!"
Seeing Luo Shi wake up, someone shouted in surprise.
Luo Shi felt waves of powerlessness coming from all parts of his body, and a feeling of drowsiness. Thinking of the scene in heaven he had just seen, he understood that his time had come, and his ancestors were calling him to leave. .
His body was already riddled with holes after years of war, and this attack on the Huns took the lead and used all their strength. It was a completely life-consuming attack that almost drained the last trace of his energy.
Before, he looked normal and could even ride a horse and march, because he wanted to go home with a sigh of relief.
As a result, my home is gone.
That tone was gone.
People take one breath of life, and once the breath is gone, the person should also be gone.
"I'm dying!"
Luo Shi looked very calm.
Luo Lan knelt down beside the bed and cried sadly: "Father, why is this happening? He left one after another."
Luo Shi felt a little regretful. Before he died, he could not see his wife or his daughter. Only his son was here. "There are some last words I want to say as a father. Let's record them."
As soon as he said these words, everyone in the room was filled with fear. No one knew what the Western Region would become after Luo Shi died.
Luo Shi thought for a while and then said: "Your Majesty, I have been guarding the Western Region for decades. Because I have gained the trust of the past emperors and you, I was able to take over the business from my grandfather and father. It took five generations of emperors to achieve the current results. .
If the Western Region is unstable, Hexi will not be stable; if Hexi is unstable, Guanzhong will not be stable.
The people and aristocratic officials of the Western Regions and Hexi have made great contributions to the country. They should be rewarded for their bloodshed. I cannot return to Chang'an. Your Majesty, please see Your Majesty and ask His Majesty to show mercy to the troops. "
"Daduhu!"
Everyone lowered their heads and shed tears.
…
Wushuang Houshi, the protector of the Western Regions, died of illness on his way back to the Central Plains!
This shocking news shocked the whole city of Chang'an. Countless people were eagerly waiting for Luo Shi's triumph, but they did not expect to receive this news.
In Changle Palace, Huo Guang and Luo Qing both looked sad. This news was like a bolt from the blue to both of them.
Liu Xun, the emperor, was pondering the news with a complicated look on his face. His perception of Luo Shi was too complicated.
It has always been a headache to deal with Luo Shi, including the reward after this victory. It is also difficult to decide. Unexpectedly, Luo Shi died directly.
Liu Xun's thoughts were rolling in his heart, but he calmed down in the end. Death is the end of everything. No matter what happened in the past, there is only one thing he can do now. He stood up and said loudly: "Gather the ministers together to discuss the posthumous title of Wushuang Hou. Chai It’s up to me to determine the seal.”
In terms of title, Luo Shi's title has reached the top, but his contribution to the title of king is not enough. After all, in the Han Dynasty, Han Wumu was the most meritorious military general. He did not become king after his death, and Luo Shi certainly couldn't do it.
But Liu Xun still gave Luo Shi the greatest posthumous honor, "posthumously gifted the Great General Sima, added a thousand households in the Wushuang Kingdom, and gave two of them nine tins to be buried as a gift."
The gift of officials after death is the highest. There is no Great Sima General among the living people. Adding a thousand households represents the title of Wushuang Marquis, which can reasonably and legally have more private soldiers. Two pieces of Nine Tin are even more extreme. A great kindness, this pursuit of the title is the greatest sincerity Liu Xun can give.
As for the posthumous title, there is actually only one word that needs to be discussed, because Luo Shi is one of the leaders of the Jingnan heroes. For this group of Jingnan heroes, the first word in the posthumous title has been determined, that is, "Exterminate the traitors and Jingnan" "Yuewu" is simply tailor-made for them.
The ministers of the imperial court finally chose "Xiang" as the posthumous title for Luo Shi. "He who opened up land with virtue is called Xiang." This was in recognition of Luo Shi's contribution in opening up the Dayuan East Kingdom and completely destroying the Wusun Kingdom. In recognition of Luo Shi's achievements in the war for decades throughout his life, "because of his meritorious deeds, he is called Xiang", and "for his mighty virtue, he is called Xiang". This is in recognition of Luo Shi's thousands of miles of attack and the destruction of the Xiongnu, which spread the power of the Han Dynasty far and wide. In the land of Yi, the other "Zhi Xin Ke Gang Yue Xiang" and "Xiang Zan Success Yue Xiang" also match Luo Shi. A long string of commendations appears on the posthumous title evaluation document.
After Liu Xun looked at it, he placed the emperor's seal and the emperor's seal heavily on it.
This posthumous title will be presented to King Su to Heaven.
The Great Sima of the Han Dynasty and the Unparalleled General Wu Xianghou!
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The Duke of Zhaowu was given two titles, one was Luo Zhaogong, which was passed down from the Luo family, and the other was called Wushuanghou. He was rewarded for his high achievements, so he gave Zhaogong to his eldest son, Sheng, and he gave the title of marquis to his second son, Shi. Wuxianghou was given by This brings prosperity.
Wu Xiang was fierce and brave, with little chivalry. He lived among Zhuluo when he was young. He had great ambitions and often said: "A man is born in heaven and earth. He should carry a three-foot sword and achieve unparalleled achievements. How can he be depressed in writing."
Duke Zhao Wuwei was so majestic that he taught him a military book, saying: "This is the art of defeating ten thousand people."
Wu Xiang inherited the title and took charge of the Western Regions, united the other countries, swallowed Wusun, defeated Dawan, suppressed the rebellion, and promoted peace. He fought fifty-three battles and was praised by people when he won but not lost.
When the Xiongnu resurrected and invaded China, Wu Xiang fought bravely and overcame the difficulties. He said to the world: "A general should die on the battlefield, and his body should be wrapped in horse leather and his ears buried. How can he lie on his bed and do evil?"
So they used the temple as their banner and the Han army as their banner. Carrying eighty years of blood and tears, they traveled four thousand miles through wind and frost to attack and kill the royal court. The fate of the Huns was sealed with a single sword.
Alas!
The Xiongnu's fate was over, Wu Xiang was devoured and destroyed, and his body was wrapped in horse leather. This word has become a prophecy. What a pity! ——"Historical Records: Wushuang Hou Family"
(End of chapter)
