How big is this world? To this day, I am afraid that it is only a vague concept in the minds of most people of the Han Empire. Over the years, they only knew that the elite iron cavalry of the dynasty was invincible and opened up a large territory for their country. As for how big it is, for ordinary people, it can only be imagined in amazement.

It's like what those grandfathers in the Chang'an Street Market who tear their throats and argue loudly after they are full of wine and food, and finally end the argument with one sentence no matter how fierce it is, no matter how big he is! It's big anyway. Haven't you heard what was said in the edict issued by the imperial court?

“…… From now on, all the sun and the moon shine on it, and it will be Han land. The waters of the rivers and seas are all Han Streams...... Those who resist adversity and do not surrender will be punished even if they are far away! ”

For ordinary people, such words are the most refreshing to hear. And because he became drunk and became a bold public propagandist, of course, he would not explain in detail the background of the publication of the contents of this edict and the situation at that time. And those who listen naturally ignore these irrelevant things. Often in the roaring cheers of the whole street, the supreme majesty of the Han Empire is imperceptibly in the depths of everyone's heart.

And this situation is most obvious in Chang'an. It seems that every person who lives in the imperial capital of every dynasty will unconsciously understand the general trend of the world. Chang'an people are naturally no exception. Between the restaurants and tea shops, they talked about national affairs in a loud voice, and they were even more powerful than the ministers of the imperial court.

"Hey, have you heard of it? Just yesterday, Yu Danshan Yu on the grassland had already come to Chang'an! I don't know if it's true or not. ”

"Huh! Old Zhoutou, you don't know this, right? It's true, there's nothing wrong with it at all! ”

"Lao Zheng, so sure? Did you see it with your own eyes? ”

"Ladies and gentlemen...... I can testify to this, Lao Zheng did see it with his own eyes. And not only did he see it, but outside the gate of Chaotian yesterday, the old man was also present at that time, and he happened to witness the arrival of the king of the grassland. Hey! ”

In the afternoon, this is a newly opened branch of Mingyue Building, the largest restaurant in Chang'an, near the north gate. A few old men with red faces who drank were talking about sexuality. The restaurant on the second floor is almost full of seats, which is enough to see the prosperity of Mingyue Building. Many drinkers and diners heard them talk and couldn't help but turn their heads to hear what was going on.

The seven or eight guests at the table by the window all looked old. Although the dress is plain, I can't tell what my identity is, but the demeanor is loud and loud, but it is not vulgar. It can be roughly guessed that they are all natives of Chang'an with a certain status.

Up and down the restaurant, the air is filled with the rich aroma of wine. It is very pleasant to talk in such an atmosphere. Lao Zheng, who was affirmed by others, had an indescribable look of pride on his face. He subconsciously touched a scar on his forehead, and his words added a lot of emotion.

"The current king of the steppe, that is, the original king of the Huns! I think that since the Warring States, Qin, and Han dynasties, the grassland and the Central Plains have been incompatible. The Xiongnu kings of all dynasties took the invasion of the Central Plains as their main purpose, so that they became the Hua living in this land

The henchmen of the Xia nation and other ethnic groups are in great trouble. Thousands of miles of smoke and dust, iron riding and even Mo, burning, killing and looting, shaking Chang'an...... Alas! People of our age remember these things very well, right? ”

Several old men and other elderly people next to him all nodded. The Huns invaded the south with iron horses, and their parents and ancestors suffered a lot. And in their young years, they have also experienced such days. If you seriously think about it, from the beginning of blocking the attack of the Huns to completely subduing them, it is only more than ten years away from now. The panicked days near Chang'an are still fresh in my memory.

"Yes! Who would have thought that the Hun cavalry, which had been strong for nearly a hundred years since the pre-Qin period, would perish in just ten years? The king of the Huns entered the court in cloth and met the Son of Heaven with the courtesy of a vassal minister, which was unimaginable in the past! Now that I can witness such a grand event with my own eyes, I have no regrets in this life. Lao Zheng, when you go to the grave to pay respects, talk to the two boys of your family well, and I think they, the young people under the Nine Springs, will also be pleased. ”

Someone sighed beside him. This kind of emotion that touches the depths of the heart, the younger generation may not understand it so deeply. But for those of them who have experienced the repeated invasion of the Huns in the decades since Emperor Gaozu and Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing, their feelings are naturally different.

A trace of sadness flashed in Lao Zheng's eyes, but it quickly disappeared. He raised the wine in his hand and said with some pride.

"I'll go with a few old buddies tomorrow. The Centennial Ceremony of the Empire is approaching, and the Imperial Court has issued additional posthumous titles and rewards for soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the country in the past. and allocated a huge amount of money to repair the cemetery on a large scale...... Alas! That kid in my family died on the grassland battlefield back then, and the court has given enough praise over the years, and this time he got such a big honor. Of course we're going to have a jug of wine and talk to him and his companions...... ”

Everyone can hear that this is the sincere words of a simple old man. Those who sacrifice their lives for the country will naturally receive different treatment in the prosperous and last days. The people around showed respectful looks on their faces, and they toasted Lao Zheng together to express their respect.

Although, over the years, the Han Empire conquered many places, and even defeated the Persian Empire, which was even more powerful than the Xiongnu. But in the eyes of many people in Chang'an and the world, they were not as good as the great victory over the Huns, which made them even more excited and grateful.

And many people in the restaurant who did not see the Xiongnu king enter Chang'an with their own eyes were also a little excited when they heard their discussion. They all came around to inquire about the specific details.

"Is this really fake? The Hun King entered the dynasty, doesn't this mean that the grassland has completely surrendered to our Han? ”

"Of course, is there any need to doubt this? Since the original Battle of Mobei completely annihilated the main remnants of the Hun cavalry, it has been nearly ten years. What do you think the elite army of our Han Dynasty has been doing outside the fortress for such a long time? Ha ha! The four words of calming Weiyuan are not as simple as saying them casually. The means of a dignified king, sometimes you can only understand ...... that cannot be spoken! ”

The one who deliberately lowered his voice to speak, the voice outside the words

Somewhat mysterious. But the person listening next to him thought about it for a moment and understood what it meant. Everyone tacitly understood it, and their faces showed a sudden meaning. According to legend, the Han family system, the king and the tyrant are used together, complement each other, and are indispensable. The famous Han cavalry, the knife in his hand has never been vegetarian!

"The Han army is mighty! National barriers are also ...... All the soldiers who went out on the expedition deserved the honor they deserved. ”

Some people applauded loudly, and everyone unanimously agreed. Needless to say, such a simple truth. It is inconceivable that the Han Dynasty can achieve today's achievements without the backing of this army of a hundred battles. And the pioneers who fought bravely in the process, no matter what honor they gave and their families, it is not too much.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Centennial Celebration of the Empire is unprecedented in scale. The arrival of a Hun king is not worth paying too much attention to. You know, this celebration is significant and well prepared. It is said that in addition to the princes of all walks of life under the title of king, all foreign vassal regions that submitted to or depended on the Han Empire would be led by their kings, chieftains, elders, or deacons in power. Counting the big and small, there should be a hundred kings! The scale and specifications of such a grand event have probably never been seen since three generations...... Hehe! Such an achievement can be called unprecedented. Qin Shi Huang, the Great Qin Emperor who ruled the world back then, claimed to be the first emperor of the ages, and he was the only one in heaven and earth. If he could witness today's grand occasion with his own eyes, I am afraid that he would also retreat and be ashamed of himself! ”

Some people raised their arms and were impassioned in public. His words infected everyone, and there was a cheer and approval in the restaurant. This is not a boast or boast, but the truest portrayal of the situation in the world.

There were a few envoys from outside the territory in the restaurant, who felt the fanaticism and incomparable pride of the Han people, and they silently lowered their heads to drink, and their hearts were mixed. Originally, before entering Chang'an, out of consideration of their own interests, they, like many different celebratory missions, had some other ideas, which they were going to put forward in a separate meeting with the ruling ministers of the Han court. But after a few days of observation, they had to think carefully in their hearts, and then began to make the most suitable choice ...... again.

Chang'an, the center of the world, is in such an atmosphere to prepare for the soon-to-be-arrived centennial ceremony of the Han Empire.

When this night came, Yu Dan, the legendary grassland king who entered Chang'an, finally had the opportunity to meet the person he wanted to see the most.

"Your Majesty's complexion is not very good...... He's two years younger than me, right? ”

At the top of the bell tower, the tallest building in Chang'an, a stargazing platform was built a few years ago. On a starry night, it is the most suitable place to watch the sky and overlook the world. At this moment, Yu Dan, who represented the entire grassland, and Yuan Zhao, who held the civil and military power of the dynasty, sat on the edge of the stargazing platform, one person and one jar of wine, talking casually like ordinary good friends.

"He's not in good health...... Yu Dan, there are no outsiders here, if you have anything to say, you can be blunt. ”

The Milky Way in the sky, the galaxy in the underground. Yuan Zhao withdrew his gaze overlooking the prosperity of the land, and he stared at his old friend calmly, with a sharp edge hidden in the depths of his eyes.