Chapter 561 I don't know what the will of heaven should be
Chang'an is lush in summer, and Liu Che, the son of the Han Dynasty in Weiyang Palace, has been in a good mood recently. Whether it is the political affairs of the court or the army fighting abroad, everything is going smoothly, and good news is frequent.
It seems that God also wants to help, so as to complete his cultural and martial arts. For several years in a row, the wind and rain were smooth, and the harvest of Jiahe was abundant, and both the national grain depot and the homes of ordinary people had accumulated enough rations, which basically prevented the recurrence of starvation.
For ordinary people in this era, being able to get food and clothing is already a great achievement. Some of the human tragedies caused by natural disasters such as droughts and floods, as in previous years, have never happened again. Some elderly people will sigh heartily when they talk about it, this is like the prosperous situation in the legend of the Eight Classics!
Within the territory, the four seas are peaceful and the world is healthy, and His Majesty the Emperor receives reports from counties and counties from all over the country to praise merit and virtue, and the pride and joy in his heart cannot be suppressed. It has been more than 20 years since he ascended the throne of the emperor, and although the ambition in his heart has gone through the wear and tear of the years, it has not faded at all.
So, in the minds of the people of the world, can his current status be as good as several previous emperors? After meditating on the Xuanmuro Pavilion, the emperor decided that he had not done enough so far.
His goal is not just to surpass Emperor Wen and Jing. Even Emperor Gaozu and Emperor Great Qin, who had been the benchmarks he had set as benchmarks, now looked beyond their great exploits and cast more and more into the far-reaching sky.
Thanks to the three emperors, the five emperors of Demai, this is his ultimate goal! Since there is a chance to accomplish the great cause that the predecessors have never had before, then why don't you dare to be brave in innovation and spread your imperial road to a high place that is admired by all generations!
Emperor Liu Che was very confident that he could reach such heights. After all, his age is not old, and there will be a lot of time in the future to polish the country under his eyes according to his own wishes. In the prime of life, this is the most favorable condition.
Now that everything in the court is running in an orderly manner under his own will, the emperor's power has been unprecedentedly large, and it can almost be said that he can implement all his ideas as he wants. It is not surprising, then, that some thoughts of wanting to strengthen the majesty of the emperor and promote merit often come to his mind.
And the majesty of the emperor is not just as simple as relying on a gorgeous guard of honor. At this point, he felt that there were many practices of Emperor Gaozu and Emperor Qin Shi Huang that were still worth learning from.
After some careful research, Emperor Liu Che came to the conclusion that if he wanted to make all the subjects in the world happy and convinced, even the people after thousands of generations would sincerely worship him, whether internal or external, some necessary means would be urgent in his lifetime.
In addition to formulating strict etiquette, no matter how powerful the martial arts and brilliant achievements, they must also be vigorously promoted, so that women and children know and everyone is familiar with them. Even the heavens, the earth, the mountains and rivers must be beautiful and sounding for it...... Only by reaching such a state may be worthy of the prestige of the prosperous era that will be passed down for hundreds of generations in the future!
It was in this context that when the emperor was preaching with the immortal master in the palace on the west terrace of Ganquan Palace, he heard the immortal master Luan Xinyu, who he had been very convinced of recently, inadvertently say that it was the way of the holy king, and only by often going out to inspect the mountains, seas, lakes, and land territories under his rule, in these places closest to the gods, praying for heaven and earth with a pious heart, will he be blessed by the gods, and he will have the easiest opportunity to inherit the secret art of the immortals and obtain the way of immortality.
Emperor Liu Che was suddenly touched by a certain obsession hidden deep in his heart, although he did not show any special tendencies at that time, he just understated a few words about this situation, and it seemed that he was just talking about it casually. But what is not known is that he has already made a decision in his heart.
Since Qin Shi Huang was able to inspect the four seas several times, he sealed the famous mountains and rivers of Zen, and announced his exploits to heaven and earth. So why can't you yourself? Today, the strength of the Great Han Empire has long surpassed that of Great Qin, and as the Son of Heaven, he is certainly qualified to do these things that are said to be only possible for a holy king.
It's just that this matter needs to be thoroughly decided and implemented, and he needs to think about it carefully. After all, this matter is very important, it is not trivial, it must be recorded in detail in the annals of history, and the reputation is so heavy that it must not be sloppy. Therefore, his thoughts have not been revealed to anyone.
However, the wise and martial emperor didn't know that when he turned to leave, Luan Xinyu, who bowed to see him off, had a look in his eyes after the conspiracy succeeded, and the corners of his mouth were silently smiling. Dragons have reverse scales, as long as they have a good sense of proportion, the art of controlling the dragon is just a breeze!
As long as the emperor decides to go out of Weiyang Palace to inspect the world, then there are too many opportunities to take advantage of. As an immortal master, he is by his side, and if he wants to achieve any of his goals from it, it is as easy as a finger and effortless!
The emperor always lost track of time on the west terrace, and every time he was in the middle of a conversation, there was not an hour or two that he would not leave. Today, however, there are some exceptions. Feng Yanzhi, the commander of the Western Fengwei who was personally responsible for guarding the safety of His Majesty the Emperor during the recent period, sent a frontier emergency report. Although the emperor is in the way of the gods, he will not miss the right thing.
This report from the camp of Saishang Dragon City, Yuan Zhao said two things in it.
The first thing is to report to the emperor that the rebellion that occurred in the Western Regions some time ago has been quickly quelled. The more than 10,000 rebel armies, including Dawan, Jingjue and the remnants of Xiqiang, have been wiped out in the battle against an elite cavalry sent by the Han Dynasty. King Dawan gave the head, and the severed head has been sent to Chang'an with the flying horse. As for more about the course of the operation, it is explained in detail in the annex. Please ask His Majesty the Emperor to send envoys to tell the kings of the Western Regions who are on the way to Chang'an to meet them, so that they can rest assured that their subjects are safe and sound under the protection of the Han cavalry.
When Emperor Liu Che saw this, he gently patted the imperial case with his left hand, and his heart rose with incomparable heroism. Once upon a time, the elite cavalry of the Great Han had reached such a powerful level. "Those who offend me will be punished even if they are far away!" It is no longer just an inspiring slogan, but the safest and most powerful guarantee for all neighboring and friendly countries that obey the will of the Han Dynasty.
"Great! When I return in triumph, I will reward you well! ”
Feng Yanzhi, the commander of the Western Fengwei, stood not far away, and clearly heard the emperor's low praise, and the emotions in his heart were very complicated. As the helmsman of Xi Fengwei, this person certainly already knew the details. Although the scale and intensity of this war against the rebellion in the Western Regions are not as great as the vigorous battles of the Red Fire Army not long ago, the excitement and surprise in it are already amazing.
There is a little-known young swordsman in white, who became famous in Dawan City, and since then it has spread all over the world and become a new legend. He almost single-handedly subdued a capital and indirectly caused the defeat of the Dawan Kingdom...... And this young man from Goryeo is said to be from Yuanzhao's sect.
There was a deep worry between the brows of the Great Commander of Xifengwei, and he didn't know if the emperor had realized anything from this. Anyway, in his heart as a martial artist, he had been very jealous of the power of that young marquis since a long time ago. His power is already too strong!
And now it seems that His Majesty the Emperor's face is filled with nothing but joy and pride. At the end of the recital, Yuan Zhao seemed to have only mentioned it lightly, asking the emperor if he could let His Royal Highness the Crown Prince leave for Chang'an?
"Huh! Do you still need a reminder from this kid of yours? Chang'an City is about to hold such a major event after the autumn, not only the prince wants to come back, but you kid must also come back......! ”
The Emperor said a few words to himself, then put down the piece in his hand and glanced up casually. This is not the main hall, but a casual place in the palace, and there are only a few close ministers who are close to him. Yan Zhu with a serious face and a beard, Sima Xiangru, who is tall and dashing, Dong Yan, who pays attention to the emperor's expression with a smile on his face, and a slightly unfamiliar face, that is Zhu Maichen, who has recently been favored by the Son of Heaven and promoted rapidly.
"Changqing, it's up to you to draft a will, tell Yuan Zhao and the prince, let them come back together."
The emperor pointed at Sima Xiangru with his finger and gave a faint order. saw Yan Suke's brows move, as if he had something to say. He was in a good mood, so he asked more in a casual tone.
"What? Is there anything Yan Qing's family wants to say? ”
Yan Zhu saw that the emperor asked him, but it was exactly what he wanted. After bowing down, he said with an expression of prioritizing state affairs.
"Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should naturally rush back to Chang'an as soon as possible. As for the Marquis of Yuan...... The decisive battle between the Han army and the Huns in the depths of the desert has reached the most important juncture, and at such a time, he has a heavy responsibility, but it is not appropriate to leave easily! Your Majesty, please be clear. ”
Emperor Liu Che listened to Yan Zhu's words, and a somewhat disapproving expression flashed on his face. However, he didn't say anything, but asked a few more questions.
"Wait...... What do you think? ”
After receiving the edict, Sima Xiangru, the middle doctor who wanted to wait for the edict, expressed his opinion without hesitation: "Your Majesty, the last time the Marquis of Yuan sent a war report, he once attached his own opinion. Your Majesty should remember, right? He said that the Huns who retreated to Mobei were like a trapped beast fighting, and they were forced to rush into battle in a hurry, so as not to increase the needless casualties of the Han army. Therefore, in the early stage of the Mobei Campaign, we should adopt the method of encircling but not fighting, and cutting off all their external supplies, so as to thwart the Huns' determination to resist persistently...... In this way, there will be plenty of time, and even if Yuanhou returns to Chang'an once, it will not hinder the overall situation. ”