Chapter 265: Battle Report from the North
The matter in the Western Regions was settled in this way, and immediately after, Ruoyao, who returned to the dynasty, brought back shocking news to Liu Che. Wei Qing completed the task and directly wiped out the right captain of the Huns, beheaded him, and captured more than 5,000 people.
Liu Che and Zhang Tang's design is that if Wei Qing can't completely annihilate the right captain, he can use this to ask for the guilt, but now it is a great achievement, Wei Qing not only eliminated the power of the right captain, but also killed him.
Liu Che walked back and forth in Jianzhang Palace, he was a little anxious in his heart, he was the Son of Heaven, and now Wei Qing's fame has surpassed his own, especially in the border county, Wei Qing is regarded as the god of war by the people of the border county.
And Zhang Tang, the imperial historian, also struck while the iron was hot and continued to vigorously promote Wei Qing's threat theory, so that Wei Qing's reputation blossomed in the land of the Han Dynasty, because he knew that since ancient times, the Son of Heaven and the heroes have been incompatible.
"Your Majesty, Lord Zhang is here." Seeing that Liu Che was still walking around, he said cautiously.
Liu Che stopped and said loudly: "Xuan! ”
"Whoa!" The attendant exited the main hall.
Zhang Tang had already understood the relevant situation before he came, and he also knew that Wei Qing's battle lived up to expectations, and when he came to the main hall, he first bowed for a moment, and then saluted Liu Che: "The minister greets Your Majesty." ”
Liu Che actually refreshed his understanding of Zhang Tang, especially in the matter of Liu Xijun, because he found that Liu Xijun had been kept in captivity by Zhang Tang in the Tingwei Mansion all along, and it was not a big prison at all.
"Zhang Tang, is Liu Xijun good to you?" Liu Che walked to the dragon chair and asked calmly.
Zhang Tang trembled in his heart, and immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed, he knew that Liu Xijun, his surname was Liu, and sooner or later he would be a scourge, but fortunately he was sent away this time: "Your Majesty, the minister just wants to protect him, you know, he is a descendant of the Liu family......"
"Alright!" Liu Che angrily blocked Zhang Tang's words, and then asked, "What do you think of Wei Qing's matter?" ”
In order to curb his relatives, Liu Che has lenient the princes and kings.
Zhang Tang got up and smiled and said: "Your Majesty doesn't have to worry, since the general has completed the combat mission, then continue to reward, and secondly, the minister feels that Your Majesty should start the layout." ”
Faced with the elimination of internal and external troubles, Liu Che began to feel that Wei Qing was slowly becoming stronger, yes, it was indeed time to lay out.
General, the entire army of the Han Dynasty was under his jurisdiction, except, of course, his own personal guard Yulin Army.
Liu Che: "Zhang Tang, who do you think can match the general in the world." ”
Zhang Tang took a step forward and said firmly: "An old cow in Northern Xinjiang." ”
"Hahahaha." Liu Che actually laughed after hearing this, because Zhang Tang's thoughts coincided with his own thoughts, throughout the entire Han Dynasty, for the time being, only Li Guang, the Taishou of Beiping, could compete with Wei Qing.
In this way, in order to balance the military power, Liu Che transferred Li Guang to Chang'an while developing the princes and kings.
Liu Che: "Zhang Tang, pass on my will, the border troubles in northern Xinjiang are basically lifted, and Li Guang will leave for Beijing to report on his work ...... the same day." ”
After hearing this, Zhang Tang frowned, and asked weakly, "Your Majesty, how will you settle down after you come back?" I can't be the general's deputy. After speaking, Zhang Tang waited with his eyes.
Liu Che hasn't thought about it yet, so he can only come back and talk about it.
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The next day, the civil and military officials held a regular court meeting.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the general's battle against the right captain of the Huns this time exceeded my expectations, and there are five days left, the general will lead the generals to return to the court, how do you think we should welcome and reward?" Liu Che asked.
Everyone was silent, and everyone also paid attention to one detail, the imperial historian Zhang Tang was not there.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Liu Che looked at Prime Minister Li Cai and asked, "Prime Minister, what do you think?" ”
To tell the truth, in the face of such glory as the Wei family, Li Cai, as the prime minister, was actually a little unbalanced, and the treasury was indeed stretched, so he stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks there is no need to reward him again and again." ”
Liu Che suddenly got up and said with a smile: "No, this time, I must reward, in fact, I have already thought about what to award, just waiting for the Prime Minister's money." ”
Li Cai was a little unhappy, Liu Che often plays such things now, obviously it should be a major matter that should need to be discussed by the three princes and nine secretaries, but Liu Che made his own decision, obviously Liu Che has already decided, and he has to come halfway to ask everyone's meaning.
Money! This was expected by Li Cai, every time the reward was awarded, the amount of money that the military merit lord would spend was really an astronomical amount: "Your Majesty, the construction of housing infrastructure for the people of Shuofang City is about to begin, and a lot of money will be needed soon." ”
In the face of Li Cai's soft resistance, Liu Che smiled knowingly: "I don't sell anything to you, I want to reward the general with a general's mansion, and you are ready to allocate some money to the general." ”
"Your Majesty!" Li Cai was stunned and rewarded a ...... of the general's mansion.
Liu Cheli decided the matter against public opinion, and also let the Manchu Dynasty once again appreciate the grace of the Wei family.
After the matter was over, Liu Che drove the Spring Blessing Garden, and Wei Zifu stepped forward to greet him.
Wei Zifu was flattered by Liu Che's decision today, and in this situation of rumors, Liu Che resolutely gave Wei Qing such a big reward, which really made Wei Zifu feel uneasy.
"Your Majesty, it is his duty for his brother to defeat the Huns in northern Xinjiang, please retract today's decision." When Wei Zifu saw Liu Che, he first knelt on the ground and prayed.
Liu Che came over today on purpose, just to probe Wei Zifu's tone and attitude, so he helped Wei Zifu up and said: "Hehe, Zifu, the general has made outstanding achievements in breaking the Huns for the Great Han Dynasty, and he should have this generous gift." ”
Wei Zifu didn't dare to get up, and said: "Zifu thank Your Majesty for your kindness to the Wei family, without Your Majesty's gift, the Wei family would not have today's glory, Wei Qing is responsible for His Majesty's worries, and he doesn't need any reward." ”
Liu Che smiled bitterly, to be honest, these days, Wei Qing is said to be amazing, as Liu Che doesn't care, it is strange, and said: "No, I have already announced this matter in front of the Manchu Dynasty civil and military, and I will never break my word." ”
"Your Majesty." Wei Zifu was helpless.
Liu Che helped Wei Zifu up with a smile, and then took Wei Zifu's hand and walked forward slowly: "Zifu, you don't have any psychological burden, this matter is so decided, and the general deserves it." ”
"Your Majesty, let's do it, forget about the General's Mansion, and give Wei Qing a reward, after all, he has been alone since Shen Jia left." Wei Zifu wanted to use this method to reduce Wei Qing's damage value.
Liu Che was stunned: "Yes, hasn't Ruoyao been following the general all the time?" It really deserves to give people a name. ”
Wei Zifu looked at Liu Che affectionately and said, "Yes, yes, yes, so I implore Your Majesty to take back the Great General's Mansion of the reward." ”
Liu Che suddenly had a whim: "No, the General's Mansion must be rewarded, I should indeed consider a family affair for the General." After speaking, Liu Che had a new consideration for Wei Qing's matter.