Text Chapter 514 Slender clouds fly across the sky
Victory in the Western Regions! The front-line flying horses were like meteors, the two kings of the Huns died and left, and the vast western grasslands were at their fingertips. At about the same time, Chang'an was rewarded, and the whole city was boiling.
Such a victory is of great significance, and even ordinary people know what it means. The "Battle of Hexi" ended in such a short period of time in such a perfect way, and the thunderous war was settled overnight. It can be called a miracle in the history of war.
Now, even the enemies who have always held a grudge against Yuan Zhao have to sincerely admit how correct the policy of taking elite soldiers proposed by this person at the beginning was.
Since the beginning of historical records, whenever a war on the scale of a national war is launched, which time does it not need to mobilize tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of troops to participate in the war? As for the follow-up of the various auxiliary forces, the civilian service, the need to consume food, grass, baggage, armaments, equipment, etc., are innumerable and demanding.
It can be said that every time a foreign war of a similar scale is won, countless amounts of treasury money and grain will be consumed, causing a large amount of losses to the country's wealth, and at the same time, it will increase the burden on the people of the world again and again.
There's no way around it. After all, in this era, the financial source of the imperial court mainly relied on the output of land and forests and the taxes of the people. The depletion of finances caused by the war will eventually fall only on the people.
It is precisely for this reason that the vigorous war of the Han against the Xiongnu in the historical time and space took nearly 30 years, sacrificing the lives of countless soldiers, and finally drove the Xiongnu back to the north to relieve the threat of the border, and at the same time dragged down the national finances. When the military reached its heyday, the collapse of the economy, which was an important pillar of the country, made the powerful Han Dynasty inevitably slide into decline quickly!
Although the emperor Liu Che, who was so happy, adopted various measures in the later period to try to restore the decline of the empire, it was to no avail after all. When he was guilty of his own edict under the wheel, whether he had sincere regret in his heart, future generations do not know. But his helplessness about the direction of the empire and the sadness of the sunset in Weiyang Palace can be fully understood from those words.
So, when the galaxy reverses and time reinterprets this wonderful era, how will the god of fate arrange? Will the heavens protect the great Hanhu?
All living beings can't predict the future, and all the people in the world, including the Son of Heaven of the Han Dynasty, don't know that there is a pair of giant hands that have skillfully changed the trajectory of the wheels of history, and when everyone is not aware of it, they have quietly led them to another different track......
For such a major victory, at the immediately convened court meeting, all the members of the civil and military officials naturally expressed their congratulations to His Majesty the Emperor. Such congratulations are sincere and warm. No matter what kind of political disputes there are in peacetime, no matter what kind of personal hatred there is, in the face of major events related to the prosperity of the country, everything can be put on hold for the time being.
If you calculate the itinerary, the crown prince Liu Ju and his entourage who set off from Chang'an should not have reached the Western Regions and the Yuan Church. Then it can be known from this that when Yuan Zhao left Chang'an, he had already foreseen today's victory, so he asked the emperor to send the crown prince to the army at this time. Isn't this what is recorded in the ancient art of war, the highest state of war lies in the victory of the temple!
"Zhang Liang, the marquis of this dynasty, was personally praised by Emperor Gaozu as a strategist and a decisive victory thousands of miles away! Monarchs and ministers worked together to create this great Han country. And I have a Yuan Zhao...... Will it be weaker than them? Hahaha! ”
Emperor Liu Che's proud words were said in front of several confidants and important ministers before the court meeting began. He made no secret of the excitement in his heart. Yuan Zhao's original goal of dealing with the Huns is gradually becoming a reality. From now on, the situation between the two sides will be completely reversed, and the period of peace is not far away!
Several ministers led by Prime Minister Gongsun Hong were not weaker than they were when they heard the emperor's praise for Yuan Zhao. Yuan Zhao compared Zhang Liang, and himself compared to Emperor Gaozu...... It seems that the work that the Son of Heaven wants to create in his heart is far beyond the work of founding the country!
No matter what kind of emotions you have in your heart, no matter whether you are convinced or not, in the face of the current situation, there is only congratulations.
The congratulatory voices of hundreds of officials in the Weiyang Palace were endless. Emperor Liu Che ordered that from now on, all departments and competent departments would unconditionally meet any requirements for front-line soldiers. No matter who needs to cooperate, and no matter what difficulties need to be overcome, everything is focused on the plan to destroy the Huns! In this process, if anyone dares to delay the military aircraft, they must be severely punished!
Stepping on the grassland, the humiliation that the Huns have brought to the Han Dynasty for many years is not far away! At this critical time to establish a century-old meritorious service, the emperor showed the majesty of an emperor.
"Your Majesty, as the court lieutenant in charge of the laws of the Han Dynasty, I have something to say."
The words of celebration were finished. Someone came out to play, and when the ministers looked up, it was the new court lieutenant of the Han Dynasty who had just taken office.
Du Zhou, the original captain of the Han Dynasty, was in trouble with Yuan Zhao in the court last time with the imperial historian Zhang Tang and Dazongzheng, and suddenly died of a sudden illness in the Hanyuan Palace. Although there are all kinds of mysteries about this strange matter, no one can explain it in the end. The imperial court's announcement to the people of the world is that according to the Tai Hospital, he died of a sudden hidden disease, and there is no medical treatment.
Since a person is dead, such an important position cannot be left empty. So, not long after, the new court of the Han Dynasty took office. As the saying goes, there are three fires for new officials to take office! As the head of Jiuqing, Tingwei, if he wants to establish his majesty, he naturally can't do nothing.
This righteous lord who desperately wants to surpass your ancestors in this position, is eager to find every opportunity to stand up and open up the situation. In this short period of time, although several cases have been investigated and handled by drastic means, they are far from weighty. It would be great if you could play the role of the Imperial Governor's Mansion in some major matters!
So, at such an important court meeting today, Xin Tingwei felt that it was necessary for him to come out and say a little bit of his opinion. After all, this is where the duty lies, and whether it is right or wrong, the emperor will not blame.
The person who can be appointed as a court lieutenant is naturally the person who is trusted by the emperor after careful examination. When you see that he wants to speak, then speak. The emperor was in a good mood, nodded casually, and let him say that it was okay.
Yi Zong shook his spirits, walked to the center of the hall with his head held high, exhaled and spoke righteously, looking like he was not afraid of power.
"The front-line soldiers have won a major victory in the battle against the Xiongnu, which is naturally worthy of commendation. But Your Majesty, when the minister heard that Yuan Zhao had taken the Hun Evil King and had already controlled the overall situation, he did not kill him, but let the Hun Evil King and his elite cavalry and their tribesmen all go...... Isn't this a self-indulgent enemy and self-respect?"
As soon as the words came out, the entire Hanyuan Hall fell silent. Many people frowned, scolding in their hearts, there are stirring sticks at any time! The situation in front of the two armies is changing rapidly, what was the specific situation at that time, and how can we know in this Chang'an City? Now that we've won a big victory, we haven't started to reward them yet, so let's hold them accountable first!
Yi Zong didn't pay any attention to the strange stares of his colleagues, and this was the effect he wanted. The more unstoppable the better! What is the role that His Majesty the Emperor wants in his heart to the Tingwei Mansion, is there anyone who knows better than himself? Hum! A bunch of fools!
Emperor Liu Che's face was slightly stunned, but he immediately returned to normal. The rest of the people did not notice this subtle change in him, but Yi Zong, who had been watching closely from the corner of his eye, had already known it. The righteousness on his face aggravated a little more, waiting for the emperor's answer.
"Huh! Captain Tingwei doesn't have to make a big fuss. The so-called generals are outside, and the monarch's orders are not subject to them, and they can act cheaply. The defeat of the Hun cavalry and the entry into the western steppes were enough to offset everything. And maybe...... Did Yuan Qing do this on purpose? ”
The emperor's demeanor was very relaxed, he had great confidence in Yuan Zhao, and now he was eagerly looking forward to what kind of big surprise the next good news he heard.
"I hope it will be as your Majesty says! The Tingwei Mansion will pay close attention, merit is merit, and excess...... There must be clear rewards and punishments! ”
Righteousness will be accepted when it is good. He just wanted to use this incident to show his attitude, and since the emperor said this, he recognized his loyalty, and that was enough. When I returned to the class, I secretly didn't mention it.
By the emperor's edict, preparations for the celebration of Chang'an and some rewards are begining. And the situation on the frontline battlefield is also undergoing unpredictable changes all the time. It can be described as a thunderstorm and a tornado!
The information obtained by the Tingwei Mansion is actually very accurate. Yuan Zhao did not kill the evil king, and the Han army did not fight the Hun cavalry under his command again.
When the armies of the Western Regions countries converged from all directions, the coalition army, mainly the Han army, grew stronger and stronger. And looking back at the demoralized Hun cavalry, the face of the evil king became more and more pale, and one of his hearts completely sank to the bottom of the sea.
The tide is over! Now even if he wants to regret fighting to the death, he is already powerless.
With Huo Quai's Red Fire Army and Li Kang's 6,000 Han cavalry as the two wings of the guards, Yuan Zhao personally commanded this United Nations army, and after expelling the Hun cavalry from the easternmost boundary of the western grassland, he released the Hun Evil King and his tribesmen as promised.
The Huns, who had lost their homeland, looked back at the Han and Western Regions who occupied their territory, and then reluctantly headed east. The mountains are like the sea, the remnant sun is like blood, and when the power of Rendezvous Shan Yu Khan comes back again, he will definitely let the blood flow here like a river, and kill them all!