The maple leaves of the West Mountain are gradually red, and the autumn mood spreads over Chang'an. When the imperial court sent to conquer the south was about to enter Chang'an as a victor, another elite cavalry marching north was about to set off.

Outside the Dingyuan Gate, everyone has already drunk a bowl of wine to see them off, and those children naturally don't need to say much. They are all generous men, although they know that there will inevitably be casualties, but since they have chosen this path, while bearing glory, they must also bear the parting of life and death.

When the emperor first received Yuan Zhao's recommendation, he was a little stunned. He didn't expect that the Yuan Church would give such a high evaluation to Wei Qing. In fact, he had also paid attention to Mrs. Wei's brother before.

In his impression, he was a steady and rigorous person. The martial arts are not very high, at first he was just a riding slave in the family of his sister Princess Pingyang, because of Mrs. Wei's relationship, he followed into the palace and became a guard of Jianzhang Palace. Later, at the request of Yuan Zhao, he followed the Xiao Cavalry Battalion to practice on Changle Plateau.

As for what he is capable of, I haven't seen him have a particularly amazing performance before. Only in the recent operation to exterminate the dead soldiers of Chang'an, he was neatly revealed. According to the information from the Xifeng Guardian, the combat effectiveness of the black-robed cavalry was very amazing, and they cooperated tacitly with each other, and the means of killing the enemy were all specially trained, killing an equal number of enemies without any casualties themselves.

However, since it is a special recommendation from Yuan Zhao, there must be some truth. This is the emperor's trust in Yuan Zhao from the bottom of his heart.

So, not long after, the cavalry of the Xiao Cavalry Battalion, which had been stationed on Changle Plateau for nearly a year, had its own exclusive name ~ Black Eagle Army. This was the name given to them by the Marquis of Changle Yuanzhao himself, reported to the emperor for approval, and then officially included in the battle ranks of the Han army.

At this time, no one in the court would have thought about what kind of glory this cavalry team, which was only 800 people at full strength at the beginning, would achieve in the future. And this time is not too far away, just after a few battles, the nemesis of the steppe wolf pack, the Black Eagle, is about to spread its wings and soar!

The situation in northern Xinjiang was already very grim, and the Han Dynasty's defense line of thousands of miles was tight everywhere, and the imperial court had to send troops from all over the country to the north. went to fight against the Hun Iron Cavalry, naturally many people felt afraid, and used various reasons to find a way to shirk this dispatch. But there are also many good men with strong hearts, who have long wanted to go to the battlefield to make contributions with their own skills, and worship the marquis.

Cao Xiang finally found an opportunity this time, this Cao family's thousand-mile horse broke away from the Yulin Army array guarding Weiyang Palace, and officially entered the Beishang Army, and his first choice was the Black Eagle Army.

The last time he escorted Princess Suxi to the grassland and kissed, Cao Xiang and Wei Qing and a group of people in their cavalry camp formed a deep friendship with each other at those critical moments of life and death, so this time he willingly became a captain in this new army with Wei Qing as the main general.

By the time this elite cavalry finally had their own Black Eagle banner, their ranks had expanded to nearly two thousand men. And their quota is tentatively set at 5,000, which is also due to several reasons.

In the military recital that Yuan Zhao gave to the emperor, he once displayed in detail the comparison between the Han army and the Hun cavalry, and used various data and facts to explain the advantages and disadvantages between the enemy and us. In his statement, the reason why it was difficult to win in the battle with the Hun cavalry over the years was that there were many unfavorable factors.

Therefore, if we want to make a breakthrough, we must break the original inherent thinking, those outdated operational concepts, and the experience gained by various units of the Han army in pacifying the world are not suitable for the Xiongnu army to fight at all. Therefore, the purpose of his establishment of the Black Eagle Army was to use this new army to instill in them a lot of combat experience against border captives that he had taken from later generations, and see how effective it was.

If it is really effective, in his conception, it may not take so long in the original history, nor do he need to waste so much national strength, he can easily pacify the Xiongnu.

What's so good about fighting? Just to conquer these barbarians, it will drag down the good prosperity of the Han Dynasty, which is simply not worth the loss. There's a better way, why not? "Ling Zhi is powerful, and lure it to profit" is the king!

Southwest Yi's small experiment has proved this very well. Sima Xiangru's report has been delivered to the imperial case a few days ago, those small countries have been subjugated, and now the combined army, mainly the local garrison of Bashu, has launched a final attack on the Min State together, and I believe that it will be all pacified soon.

When Emperor Liu Che summoned Yuan Zhao and excitedly praised him for his insight into people, Yuan Zhao was very modest. At the same time, he also said another idea of his own, asking the emperor to worship Sima Xiangru as the lieutenant general, let him have full authority to command this miscellaneous army, and entrust him with all the affairs of Nanxiyi, believing that he will definitely create a new situation there.

Isn't that easy? As long as he can make meritorious contributions to the Han Dynasty, whether it is money or power, Liu Che will agree to everything. And solemnly promised, whether it is Yan Zhu, Zhongjun or Sima Xiangru, when they return to Chang'an in triumph, it will be the time for them to rise to the top!

Recently, as long as it is a matter of Yuan Zhao's invitation, the emperor has not allowed it, and there are naturally many jealous people among the courtiers. It's just that I can't say it in my heart.

Because, the lessons of the first two times are too profound. The first time was Prime Minister Tian Ying and Tingwei Zhang Tang, but the two of them not only lost face, but also lost half of their respective family property to Yuan Zhao. That's half of the property! Zhang Tang is not much, although this person is cruel, he is not greedy, so even if he loses to Yuan Zhao, there is nothing to feel sorry for.

Tian Jue is different, over the years, since he started his family, especially when he became a captain, the greedy desire in his heart began to get out of control, no matter who sent the money, he dared to accept it, no matter who asked to loot, he dared to ask for it. Because he deeply understands a truth, being an official has achieved his point, especially as a relative, no matter how greedy he is, the emperor will not add guilt to this, this is a profound knowledge.

However, such a large amount of family property was given to the kid in front of him for free, and he had to make a willing to gamble and lose.

At that time, I saw the emperor sitting on it with a smile on his face, and the hateful boy of Yuan Zhao actually accepted the list of property he handed over with peace of mind. Tian Jue's heart was dripping with blood, and he secretly swore a poisonous oath that one day he would spit it out with interest, it was the wealth of the city!

Compared to the two of them, the courtiers who fought against Yuan Zhao for the second time were much more miserable. Because not only was their property destroyed, but their lives were taken!

Although there are many people who are dissatisfied and resentful. But no one can openly say anything different on these two things. Because the emperor has achieved fairness, justice and openness in these matters, life and death are fateful, wealth is in the sky, and everything cannot be blamed on others.

Some time ago, among the courtiers, there was just a sign that some people began to accuse that in the fiefdoms of certain individuals, a large number of powerful armed forces were trained, which was not a good thing, and asked His Majesty the Emperor to investigate it strictly and thoroughly.

Fiefdoms of certain people...... Who is talking about here, as long as you know the inside story of Xuanwu Street last time, you can understand it clearly. As if an excellent excuse had been found, some people began to plan to use it to make a living. But before this matter could ferment, it was suddenly stopped.

Because, Changle Hou Yuanzhao handed over the cavalry that was stationed on Changle Plateau to the imperial court and His Majesty the Emperor.

When, at a certain court meeting, the emperor ordered the chamberlain to read the recital on the Yuan Zhao about the battle against the Hun cavalry to all the civil and military ministers to listen to it word for word, many people bowed their heads, and many people changed their hostility towards him.

If it can really rely on equal military strength to achieve victory on the battlefield of the real fight with the Xiongnu, then the significance of the Han Dynasty will be incomparably huge.

Therefore, in the eyes of those who have seen the combat power of the Black Eagle Army, another expectation is quietly rising. The victory in the south of Xinjiang and the fruits that the southwest Yi was about to achieve, although it was exciting enough, compared to this powerful enemy in the north, the weight was still a little worse.

Since he has fought a battle for so many years and has not won a hearty victory, why not let this kid try it once? Maybe his methods worked?

So, on a sunny day, the army, which had just been named "Black Eagle", appeared in the Chang'an North Church and was reviewed by the emperor and the imperial court.

For the time being, the team of 1,500 people, including the cavalry of the 500 Xiao Cavalry Battalion who had stayed in Changle Plateau, people with lofty ideals who joined one after another through various connections in various armies, and some Yuanliuyun gangs on Changle Plateau.

Through such a long time together, many people in the Liuyun Gang have found their place. Yuan Zhao has never been a casual waste of talents, anyone who has a special skill, or has a special interest in a certain aspect, has been discovered by him and arranged in a suitable place.

A big stall has been spread out on Changle Plateau, and talents from all walks of life are needed too much. And some brave warriors want to make contributions with their own skills, how can such things not be vigorously supported!

Therefore, after layers of assessment and selection, there are about five or six hundred people who have entered the Black Eagle Army from the Liuyun Gang. This is the composition of this new army.

Although the number is small, when this new cavalry army appears in front of everyone, it gives people a great shock.

There are many veterans in the army, who have also experienced a hundred battles and have seen many disciplined teams, whether they are enemy or friendly troops, those with strong combat effectiveness often have poor military discipline, and those with strict military formations are often prone to stick to stereotypes and are difficult to win by surprise.

But the cavalry team that I saw in my eyes, the momentum emitted by the light made people feel so different. The uniform armor robe, the crossbow and the long knife are extremely sharp, not to mention the sophistication of the horses under the crotch.

The array formation is even more rigorous, under the orders of the captains of the various departments under the leadership, they are arranged vertically and horizontally, advancing and retreating as one, whether it is a split attack, a combination or a joint attack against the enemy, it is simply like a finger arm, concise and effective, and as fast as the wind.

Although I haven't fought against a real enemy yet, I don't know what the outcome will be, but the confidence of victory has begun to sprout quietly in the hearts of many people. Because, everyone listened carefully to the explanation of the little marquis on the side. It turned out that this energetic cavalry team, they were also equipped with many novel objects, those are the latest inventions on Changle Yuan in the recent period, according to Yuan Zhao, they are very powerful, and they are sharp weapons on the battlefield!

Although some words are not well understood, the purpose of those things is not well understood. But from the emperor down, they all had great expectations for what Yuan Zhao said.

Watching the black whirlwind gradually move away in the autumn wind, Yuan Zhao had greater expectations in his heart. In this battle, I hope they can play majestic, set up a high benchmark in all front-line Han troops, and give all soldiers the direction and courage to move forward, then their goal this time will be achieved. The next plan for the Xiongnu will be much smoother.

Wei Qing is the commander of this Black Eagle Army, but it is strange that he is not given a general name as is customary. For example, Li Guang is a general of Xiaocai, and Cheng is a general of Zhenbian from time to time. He remembered what Yuan Zhao had said to him with a very strange smile when he was about to part.

"Brother Qing, you must be very curious why you don't have the title of general, right? Hehe! If you can come back from winning this time, you will have an official position, and it will be very ....... ”

The little marquis just likes to say such confusing words, as for what kind of official position the "big Sima" he is talking about, he has never heard of it, and the court has never had this title before, so I don't know where he heard the news. Anyway, I won't think so much about it now, and only by trying my best to win can I live up to my expectations.

Wei Qing looked back at the team behind him, such an elite division, no matter how powerful the Huns are, they can give it a go! This is not only to win, but also to win, this is the goal set by the little marquis and his all-night talk, he clenched the sword given by Yuan Zhao in his hand, and the pride in his heart was extremely excited.

Among the nearly 100,000 troops who rushed to aid the northern Xinjiang from all over the country, this cavalry of more than 1,500 people is only a small part of it, and no one will predict the future yet, so after they arrived at the front of Yanmen, they did not get much attention, but were treated like ordinary soldiers.

Sending off the expeditionary people, Yuan Zhao on Changle Plateau is now being ordered to do two things, three things to be exact. Site selection for the future Chang'an College, shipbuilding and horse buying.

What kind of scale will Chang'an College be built in the future, this question only has a temporary vague concept in Yuan Zhao's heart.

Thousands of years later, the most regrettable thing for the world is not the rise and fall of dynasties, the cycle of change, but the first blowout of the brilliant civilization of the Chinese nation, after a brilliant river of stars, and then quickly fell silent, so many precious ideas and culture were annihilated or forgotten.

Spring and Autumn Warring States, hundreds of schools! It is the most colorful era of culture in the history of mankind, and there is no one!

Any doctrine of that era, any sage, is enough to shine through the ages.

However, it is a pity that not many of these glorious ideas and doctrines have been recognized and recognized by later generations. In addition to those that rot with the grass and trees, most of the ones that have been handed down to future generations have been artificially castrated or tampered with and alienated.

In this era and for the millennium, objects such as bamboo slips and wooden coffins have taken on most of the communication functions as recording tools as carriers of writing. Not only is it clumsy and heavy, but it is also difficult to store and circulate.

In particular, the repeated wars, the forbidden destruction of the emperor, and natural and man-made disasters are even more insignificant. When the great first emperor of the former Qin Dynasty burned books and pit Confucianism for the sake of supremacy and unification for all generations, he destroyed most of the precious essence that only existed in the world.

What if every effort was made now to collect and organize these treasures of the past? Will it be too late to make amends? At this moment, it is only more than a hundred years from the era of a hundred schools of thought, and there may still be a large number of pearls left in the grass waiting for you to find them one by one, restore them, restore them, polish them one by one to shine, and then inlay them into the huge crown of Chinese civilization.

With such a major task, how far can I do with my life's work? Yuan Zhao didn't have much faith. Compared with the rest of the wars, wealth, court battles, etc., this matter is what he needs to take the most seriously, and every time he thinks about it far-reaching, he feels sincere and fearful, and he has no certainty in his heart.

Fortunately, he still has time now, because the theory of Dong Zhongshu, the Confucian master, who "deposed a hundred schools of thought and respected Confucianism alone", had not yet been adopted by Liu Che. Yuan Zhao sometimes thinks about it, and he will be a little secretly proud. Because this is his own sideways appearance, and it has changed the rules of history.

Mr. Dong, when Emperor Liu Che was most helpless, he should still be a young man in name only, with great ambitions and difficult to break through the shackles.

Since Emperor Wenjing was quiet and inactive, lived in the people's livelihood, and achieved great development and prosperity, this policy has been regarded as a national policy. Therefore, their theory has also been well inherited. Empress Dowager Dou believes in Huang Lao's technique, and Liu Che wants to toss the waves, how difficult it is.

In such a situation, the Confucian doctrine tampered with by Dong Zhongshu was taken as a life-saving straw by the Son of Heaven and firmly grasped in his hands. Since then, Confucianism has been dominant, and hundreds of schools of thought have been obscure. Such a poisonous wonder may become the greatness of an emperor, but it will ruin the future of the entire China, in this case, let it die.

Don't go to that altar to eat cold pork, sit where you should be, Master Kong, so, okay?