Text Chapter 48 The famous general is still young, and the wind is flying
Yerihu and his diplomatic corps eventually gave in, bowed their proud heads, untied their scimitars, and were searched by the Yulin guards.
For in front of them stood a man, a general. In front of the bluestone steps, he stood there awe-inspiring, like a javelin, sharp and imposing.
The general was about fifty years old, his body was emaciated, and his beard was already a little mottled gray, although his rank was not high, and he had not received the title of lord, but all the guards of the Yulin Army saw his appearance, and they all bowed in awe.
Because, the old general is their idol. He is a true tiger of the army, and his archery skills are admired by both enemies and allies, and no one can stop him. The general is none other than Li Guang, the world-famous invincible arrow, and the Weiyang Palace guard who is now in command of the Yulin Army.
Yelihu naturally knew Li Guang's name, because all Li Guang's heroic deeds were spread in the battle with the Xiongnu warriors, and on the grassland, his name was called "Flying General".
Even the "Flying Fire" dead soldiers such as Ligan are convinced by this name, because they were born in a nation that worships the strong.
And today, Li Guang appeared at the gate of Weiyang Palace, allowing the opponents from the Huns to appreciate his style and see his edge.
Although Li Guang is known as the tiger general, he is brave and invincible on the battlefield. But he was a careful and cautious man. A few days ago, after listening to his son Li Dang's detailed description of the scene outside the palace walls of Weiyang Palace, he was also taken aback in his heart.
There are such powerful people in the world! And it appeared in this Chang'an City...... This person is actually patrolling outside the Weiyang Palace at night, what is his intention? There was some wariness in his heart.
He has the trust of the Liu Han royal family, and he can't make a mistake in the Forbidden Palace, otherwise his reputation will be in the water, and he is even more sorry for this trust.
Therefore, Li Guang has been staying in the palace guard for the past few days, for fear that something unexpected will happen. I didn't expect to encounter this Hun envoy entangled at the door today, and he fought with the Hun iron cavalry for half his life, which put these people in his eyes! Therefore, with a loud shout, the king's overlord qi attacked, shocking Xiaoxiao.
Watching those Huns follow behind the Yulin guards obediently go to the side hall to wait for the summons, Li Guang felt a little lonely in his heart, and the veteran added white hair, and he was idle for a long time!
"When will I be able to go to the army again, return to the border fortress, draw the bow on the horse, shoot the enemy chieftain, and only then will I be happy for the rest of my life! Alas! ”
He looked up at the sky at the corner of the palace, and a vulture was flying by, disappearing into the vastness. I couldn't help but sigh and bowed my head and walked away slowly.
The summons went well, and nothing happened that Lihu had expected. Crossing the empty distance in the Hanyuan Palace, he couldn't see the expression of the great Han Tianzi on the throne very clearly.
After a brief meeting, Prime Minister Dou Ying took the letter of state, only saying that it would reply in time, and then they were guided out of the hall by the ceremonial officer.
Yelihu is not in a hurry, in the annex to the national letter, the conditions proposed by Han Ting have been clearly listed. He saw that after the prime minister had skimmed it slightly, his face became ugly, and there were faint bruises on his forehead.
But what about anger in the heart? After all, the conditions must be agreed. He had this confidence, for many previous conventions had proved it, and though it might have been slightly diminished in some respects, it had been expected, and the conditions were already sky-high.
As for waiting for a few more days, it doesn't matter, just to lead the grassland athletes of this state to enjoy the fine wine and food of Chang'an, and settle down with a good favor, why not!
About two hours later, the envoys of the states had been received and the courtiers withdrew. In the side hall, the emperor left several important ministers behind.
The atmosphere was a little solemn, they were all people who had been officials for a long time, so they naturally knew what the emperor was going to inquire about next.
Since the beginning of this year, the Xiongnu have repeatedly invaded the border, the northern Xinjiang is restless, and dozens of urgent letters have already been received from the border newspapers, but the court has not been able to come up with a definite opinion, so they can only order the border soldiers to evacuate the people again and again, and strictly guard them.
But now, the Xiongnu envoys have submitted their credentials and put this problem naked in front of the monarch and ministers, it is unavoidable, and it has come to the time when it must be solved, otherwise where is the face of the court?
Dou Ying took the scroll of the Hun letter made of sheepskin from the tray of the attendant standing on the side and handed it to a few people.
"Let's take a look! The appetite of the Huns is getting bigger and bigger, hum! ”
Taiwei Tian Jue took it, took a cursory look, his face was expressionless, and he quietly handed it to Han Anguo, the imperial historian at the next head, and after he read it, he passed it to Zheng Shi and Zhang Tang.
After a round of reading, the emperor spoke: "Since all the secretaries have understood the meaning of the Huns' entry into Chang'an this time, let's discuss it well and come up with a good plan as soon as possible!" Huh?" With that, he glanced at the few kneeling people below, then straightened up and made a look of listening attentively.
In fact, this matter has been discussed several times at the court meeting, but there are many opinions, each with their own opinions, and no conclusion has been reached. Today, the Emperor has left only a few of them to talk about it, and it seems that he must already have some idea of his own.
As the head of the hundred officials, the prime minister is naturally the first to uphold the holy will. However, Dou Ying didn't know what the Son of Heaven thought, he groaned for a moment and sighed lightly.
"Since the establishment of Emperor Gao, this Hun is in great trouble! Not to mention the distance, even with the heroic strength of the two former emperors Wen and Jing, they are only barely compromising to maintain the peace. Speaking of this, he arched his hand to show his respect for the first emperor.
However, the ambition of the Huns and wolves will not change, and the conditions proposed this time are even more infuriating, and they are simply intensified. If you show a little weakness this time and continue to be so appeased, when will it be a game! ”
"What the prime minister said is extremely true." Seeing that the imperial captain Tian Jue closed his eyes and recuperated, Han Anguo, the imperial doctor, did not speak, but took Dou Ying's words with a speech.
"It's just that how to deal with the Fa still needs to be carefully discussed. We must not lose the majesty of our Han court, but also we must not rashly aggravate the tension at the border passes, so as not to trigger a greater war. "This Dr. Han has always been a role with mud, but he is used to being ambiguous.
Tingwei Zhang Tang pursed his lips disdainfully beside him, looking down on him very much in his heart, and couldn't help but snort.
"Dr. Han's words are wrong! I think that my Han Dynasty is now growing in national strength, and it is no longer what it was when Emperor Gaozu was at the beginning of the founding of the country. Even if the two countries go to war, what are you afraid of him!"
Han Anguo was choked by him, but he was an honest man, and he didn't argue with that soup, but said lightly: "I'm just afraid that once the war breaks out, where the war spreads, Li Min will suffer again, but I have no other intentions." It's all up to the Holy Judgment!"
Zhang Tang was about to say a few more words to ridicule him, but Taizhong Doctor Zheng frowned at that time and cut off his words.
"Although the national strength is now abundant, and the treasury is also abundant, but the supply of food and clothing for the people is still quite reluctant, if it supports a war, I am afraid that it will be tight, let alone a large-scale war between the two countries! It is safe to consider this matter in the long run. ”
Zheng was in charge of the treasury money and grain for several years, and what he said naturally had a basis. Hearing him say this, Dou Ying also nodded in agreement.
Emperor Liu Che sat on it, while he seemed to be wiping the wrench on his index finger very carefully, while casually glancing at several ministers, seeing that Tian Jue had not spoken, which was a little strange.
"Captain Tian didn't say a word today, but why?"
When Tian Jue heard the Son of Heaven asking, he hurriedly arched his hand upwards and sighed: "Your Majesty, if it weren't for the fact that Tian Jue didn't say anything, he really didn't come up with a good plan, so I don't know where to start!"
He paused for a moment, and then said: "If the Huns deceive people too much, you might as well give him a lesson, as long as Your Majesty gives an order, the military spirit is still available." Even if you are an old minister, you can put on a battle and never retreat!"
"Haha! Tian Qing is commendable. It's just that...... What Zheng Qing said also makes sense, this matter is really impatient, and let the Hun envoy wait at the pavilion. ”
Then he turned his face to Dou Ying again.
"When the prime minister goes back, he can gather the ministers who have a plan to think about it again, and think of a suitable strategy for both worlds."
Dou Ying hurriedly bowed down to receive the commandment, the emperor waved his hand and left his seat, and the ministers dispersed.
Liu Che stepped out of the side hall, and the guards and officials crowded and walked towards the apse. He walked faster and faster, and there seemed to be a fire slowly rising in his chest.
The Huns are really hateful! How could his young and proud heart swallow this breath if he provoked such a clause and even proposed such a clause!
There are more than a dozen peace conditions proposed by the Xiongnu, which can be summarized into three points:
1. Dedication. It has tripled every year on the basis of the previous year, and the excuse is that the current grassland environment is becoming more and more difficult to survive, and there is no enough to eat! It is necessary for Hanting to increase its feeding capacity.
2. Reopening border trade. The supply of grassland grain, salt and iron products at the best and cheapest prices must not be interrupted without reason, otherwise it is a violation of the agreement, and the responsibility lies with the Chinese side.
Third, the big single is empty in the royal court and needs to be filled by Han women. The princess of the Han family was specially invited to enter the grassland again to make peace with each other, in order to reflect the meaning of harmony between the two countries.
These humiliating three made Liu Che more and more angry the more he thought about it, and he unconsciously came to the school yard of Weiyang Palace. Ordered someone to bring his own BMW horse "Black Whirlwind", turned over, and whipped hard, the horse snorted, flew with four hooves, and galloped around the track in the field.
While running, Liu Che took off the bow on the side of the saddle, put his feet in stirrups, leaned forward, and pulled the bow with his arms. The guards around cheered loudly, only to see that the arrow was hitting the red heart of the arrow target more than ten zhang away.
At this time, the horse has run back in the second lap, and the second arrow has already flown out again, and the red heart has hit again!
This is repeated for more than a dozen turns, and the arrows do not miss until the quiver is empty. Liu Che hit the horse and returned, grabbed the reins of the horse, the horse neighed, the front hooves hung in the air, people are like tigers, horses are like dragons, very heroic!
All of a sudden, the surrounding guards and the guards of the Yulin Army were all excited and bowed down together, shouting "Long live, mighty!" Long live the mighty ......" is endless! The echo of the palace startled even the guards who were a little farther away, and they all shouted.
Liu Che threw the stirrup off the horse under the saddle, walked to the veteran who fell to the ground, and personally helped him up with one hand, staring at those eyes with a calm face.
"I, Liu Che, archery was once ordered by General Li, and it can be regarded as the respect of a half-division. In the past, although the Warring States Lian Po was old, he could still intimidate the enemy!" As he spoke, he held up the golden eagle bow in his hand and solemnly handed it over.
Li Guang had already turned over and regained his armor, fell to the ground with heavy bows, raised his hands above his head, and caught the imperial bow. I only heard the emperor continue: "The general has been defending the border for the country for nearly 20 years, and he is even more powerful at the border of the grassland, and he has the courage to not let the famous generals of the ancients. The Hun flies to the general and is not named! If...... I, one day I need the old general to put on his battle robe again, can he still hold this bow as bravely as before? ”
Li Guang's expression was agitated, his eyes were full of tears, and he held the golden eagle bow tightly in his hand.
"The last general dares not to do his best to repay the country with death!"
"Good!" Liu Che turned around, threw off the ochre yellow robe on the cover, only wore a tight-fitting arrow sleeve short shirt, took a few steps to the small school field point platform, turned to face the excited faces of those young Yulin soldiers who were gradually gathering, nodded, and then unsheathed the sword under his ribs and inserted it on the front desk of his body.
"So, what about you? The heroic sons of the Great Han! What will you do on that day where my sword is pointing? Tell me out loud!"
The west wind rose, the dragon flag hunted and flew rolls, and what answered him was a frenzied voice like a tsunami, "Serve the country and serve the country!" Destroy slaves......。 ”
Liu Che, the fifth-generation son of heaven of the Han Empire, looked up at the sky, and his ears seemed to hear the distant sigh of the ancestor from the depths of Weiyang Palace.
"The wind is blowing and the clouds are flying...... Ande warriors are guarding all directions!" The voice is desolate and heroic, far and long!