Until many years later, the situation on the wedding day of Yuan Zhao was still talked about and sighed by people. This is neither for its luxury, nor for its envy, the reason why it is remembered by the descendants of this land is just because, thousands of years of beauty, the righteousness of the family and the country!

After a long, long time, the woman who used to be the eldest princess of the Han Dynasty was already silver-haired and white-haired, and her children and grandchildren were wrapped around her knees. A junior named Ban Zhao's female princess Shi Ling, in order to supplement the deeds of Yuan Gong, visited her respectfully once.

During the conversation, I don't know if it was because I had admired and been curious for a long time, or because I suddenly got up, Ban Zhao finally asked the question that countless people had wanted to know for a long time.

"Everyone in the world says that Yuan Gong's martial arts and moral articles are all ancient and modern, which is enough to serve as an example for sages. However, there was only one time, which was disputed by many people, that is, when the wedding was completed, before the ceremony was completed, he rode away lightly, and the yellow sand traveled thousands of miles...... Many people accuse him of being a lover based on this! But I don't know, did Mrs. Tai also complain in her heart at that time?"

The person who was respectfully called Madame by the good-looking female historian was slightly shocked when he heard her ask such a question, but then he was relieved. Although she had heard a lot of talk in the past, no one had ever asked her face to face.

Time is like a knife, cutting every inch of time, the beauty of the country and the city is like a flower, and the endless love lingers in the past. How many people have become passers-by, and how many things have been slowly forgotten. But only that year, that day, that most important spring day in her life, she, Liu Suxi, as the eldest princess of Emperor Wu, will never forget! Clear as yesterday, right in front of you.

"We've never complained in the slightest!"

In the clear words, when Ban Zhao raised his head, he saw a beautiful tenderness in those smiling eyes. She was secretly surprised in her heart, this famous princess has gone through three dynasties, is it really as the legend, the years have never defeated the beauty!

The female historian took this sentence seriously. She didn't notice that the corners of the wife's mouth, who was teasing her little grandchild, curled a mischievous arc, and the memory seemed to return to her youth. Because she remembered that the sentence just now was not said by herself at that time, but by Su Lingzhi.

Time returns to Chang'an after the twilight of spring. That night, the news from both sides of the battlefield finally gathered, and the Great Han Shangshu ordered Yuan Zhao to re-enter the palace overnight and report to the emperor for a long time in the Xuanshu Pavilion.

It's the end of the last month of spring, and the chill subsides, and the temperature of early summer gradually emerges. A waning moon hangs like a hook in half of the western sky. In the lights of the Xuanmur Pavilion, the monarchs and ministers sat opposite each other for a long time.

"Is all this information accurate? I didn't expect that the Huns would secretly use so many troops this time! ”

Emperor Liu Che stood up and breathed a sigh of relief at the night, the emotions in his heart were both surprised and complicated. Yuan Zhao didn't move, he looked at the distance between the circles drawn on the map with his pen in detail. Then he answered.

This is a combination of news from several sources. Weichen thought that there should not be much difference in the strength of the Huns based on this. Shan Yu Khan's appetite this time is very big, and it seems that his life on the grassland has not been easy in the past few years. I'm afraid it's going to be a big fight! ”

"In this way, the balance of power between the Han army and the Xiongnu army we dispatched is too great?"

"Well, that's good. The grassland cavalry force mobilized by Yu Yi Zhixie alone this time, if you add the united countries of the Western Regions, should be about more than 300,000. Our previous estimate was insufficient, and the total number of deployments outside Yanmen Pass was not enough for 80,000. The army that went to the Western Regions to conquer only 20,000 people together with the follow-up forces, this is the current status quo. ”

Yuan Zhao said very specifically, he had already thought about the grim situation on the way into the palace. Although he was very confident in the bravery of the Han soldiers led by Wei and Huo, the Huns suddenly and secretly increased their strength by nearly double, which was too much of a difference.

If the Western Expeditionary Army continues to advance according to the strategy previously granted by itself, it is very likely to face the encirclement and interception of the enemy's superior forces. What is especially bad is that because of the defection of the Han generals, it has brought extremely dangerous uncertainties. So, can Huo Quai, who led the troops to fight for the first time, be able to deal with it?

Even the Western Expeditionary Army can still achieve final victory, but in such a situation, it is bound to pay great sacrifices. If the elite of the Han army is greatly damaged because of this war, then the contest between the Han and the Hungarians will return to the track of history, and it will last for 20 or even 30 years before the victory or defeat is decided, and the dust will finally settle. In that case, it would be a far cry from his plan to completely subdue the Huns within a few years! Wasting all the national strength and wealth that the Great Han had worked so hard to accumulate was wasted in the beacon fire, and finally let the good situation that was finally opened fall back into a vicious circle, which Yuan Zhao never wanted to see.

"Yuanqing, what do you mean?"

"Your Majesty, immediately increase your troops to support! Hopefully, it's still too late. ”

"Where should I use my soldiers?"

"There are still more than 10,000 garrisons in the Xiliu Battalion, and they can fight!"

"Good! Just according to the Qing's request. I immediately ordered the Xiliu Battalion to prepare for the expedition and send troops to the Western Regions. It's just that...... Who will be the commander to take on this heavy responsibility?"

The Emperor's eyes flickered, and there was a slight muttering in his words. This responsibility is heavier than Mount Tai, and there must be no mistakes, and it is difficult for non-famous generals.

"Since the Western Regions plan was first proposed by me, of course I can't sit idly by. Your Majesty, leave this matter to Wechen. ”

Emperor Liu Che's face was obviously relaxed, Yuan Zhao was able to go out in person, of course he put a hundred and twenty hearts. However, thinking of that difficult thing in his heart, he couldn't bear it after all.

"Yuanqing, you can naturally rest assured when you go to me. But tomorrow is an auspicious day, a day of great joy for you...... In such a hurry, I ...... Alas! ”

"Your Majesty doesn't need to think about that. The affairs of the family and the country, Weichen can still distinguish clearly. What's more, I believe that Su Xi and they will inevitably understand the righteousness. I'll explain it to them when I get back tonight. ”

"Su Xi is my daughter, what kind of character she is, I naturally know better than you. But the day I have chosen for you has been announced to the world, and if it is delayed because of this, it will not be an auspicious thing. ...... you?"

Yuan Zhao smiled faintly, he really didn't pay attention to the auspicious day of the zodiac. However, it is inconvenient to change the marriage date, which has already been well known, otherwise, it will be too unfair to Suxi and Lingzhi.

"Weichen's marriage was not done with luxury. After preparing for so long, everything is already in place, and it will be held on time tomorrow. When the auspicious time has been done, I will leave immediately, and if I can arrive a day earlier, the situation on the battlefield may be different. ”

When the emperor heard him say this, he was really moved. He let go of the emperor's dignity, stared at Yuan Zhao seriously, and then said something in his heart. At this moment, he is no longer the emperor, but Su Xi's father, the future elder of this person in front of him.

"Yuan Zhao, you know that after giving Su Xi to you tomorrow, the relationship between me and you will be different from before...... After more than ten years of observation, I believe that I am not wrong about you. I will not fail you, and I hope you will not fail me! ”

"Your Majesty is reassured. Whether it is public or private, from now on, Weichen will only do his best to protect the society of our Han Dynasty and protect the lives of all the people in this land. ”

"I believe you will! Come, this is for you, with this thing, you can mobilize any soldier in the world instead of me. Take care of it, and if the strength of the Xiliu Battalion is not enough, go to the Beida Battalion to transfer troops. It's never too late to go after everything is ready. ”

A small rosewood box was handed over, and when Yuan Zhao opened it in his hand, a thick aura of slaughter came out. It is the Royal Tiger Talisman, the authority of the world!

The tiger talisman is no more than a few inches long, cut into two halves, and the survey party is a token. It was made by Emperor Gaozu himself, passed on to his descendants, and used to dispatch the world's soldiers and horses. All the generals and sergeants of the Han Dynasty, those who see the tiger charm, such as the emperor in person.

The tiger charm is magnificent, Yuan Zhao solemnly held this most important authoritative thing except for the emperor's jade seal in his palm, felt the weight on it, and his heart was heavy.

"The minister will definitely live up to the trust, and he will do his best."

"Good! On the day you return, I will surely go out of the city thirty miles to meet you. When the time comes, I will compensate you, you and me, and congratulate heaven and earth! ”

The lights of Weiyang Palace are second to second, and the guards of the Yulin Army are loyally guarding. The people of Chang'an City, after this period of time and the imperial court spared no effort to help, have gradually stabilized and regained peace.

The emperor stood on a high place, looking at the figure who was walking farther and farther away on the long corridor in the palace after saying goodbye with the tiger talisman in his hand, silent, and did not know what he was thinking.

"Your Majesty, is it ...... Is it really necessary to let Su Xi marry so sloppily? ”

It was Empress Wei who spoke, it was her daughter after all, and she felt a little guilty in her heart that she was so wronged by a lifelong event in her life.

"Yuan Zhao is a person with a heart like the sky and the sea! The reason why I gave up this daughter to follow him was to tie his heart firmly to the royal family. As long as this can be achieved, it is worth paying any price. Queen, no matter what time it is, you must remember this, including the teaching ...... the prince in the future. ”

In Empress Wei's look of surprise and secret joy, the emperor walked down the terrace with her, turned back to the palace, and went to talk about it again.

On the erection day, Yuan Zhao got married, and Chang'an City caused a sensation. Since leaving Weiyang Palace, along Zhuque Street to Nancheng Fanxue Building, and then to the two Hou Mansions, these streets are full of lights, red silk streamers, and beaming.

In the Xiliu Camp in the west of Chang'an City, the six thousand Han elite cavalry who had been selected and assembled had already lined up in formation, waiting for the arrival of their general.