After everyone greeted each other, they looked at the tea again. Gongsun Miao then carefully reported the cause and effect, the ins and outs to Dou Gu. Gongsun Miao knew that Chun Shou Shi was one of the key people in this communication with Shanshan, and he and Ban Chao had the feeling of seeing each other late, and the two were like-minded, so they didn't dare to exaggerate their credit. Then, Chun Shoushi informed Dou Gu of Ban Chao's arrangement and presented Ban Chao's book. After listening to the report of the two, Dou Gu saw that Ban Chao really lived up to the trust, and said that he would return to Shanshan, and he was overjoyed. A banquet was held that night to reward Prime Minister Chun.

In 73 A.D., he attacked the Northern Xiongnu Hei Batian, won the first battle, and took a crucial step to open up the Western Regions. Dou Gu was very excited. He decided to return to the court in person and explain to the Holy Lord the importance of recovering the Western Regions and cutting off the right arm of the Xiongnu. Early in the morning, Dou Gu gathered the generals in the big tent of the Chinese army. Dou Gu said: "Today's merit is thanks to Emperor Hongfu, and all the soldiers fought hard with their hearts, and they were able to defeat the Northern Xiongnu for the first time since the reckless and chaotic government. Now that Hei Batian is using the Magnetic Stone Elemental Bead to build an undead army in Pantuo City, he has no time to take care of it, and my border can be temporarily peaceful. When Dou Gu said this, all the generals cheered: "General, I am willing to work tirelessly, with one blow, to level Pantuo City, destroy the immortal army, and then make new contributions." ”

Dou Gu smiled: "The generals are ambitious. However, the black tyrant is scheming, and if he loses today, he will definitely seek revenge one day. I am waiting for the laborers to go on an expedition, and I have to worry about the water and soil, I am afraid it is not the best policy. Rather than traveling far away without a goal, it is better to be static and wait for work. When Dou Gu said this, he pointed to Gongsun Miao, who was standing under the tent, and continued: "Da Sima Banchao and Duwei Gongsun Miao broke the strong captives in Shanshan this time and persuaded Shanshan to return to the Han Dynasty. The northern rejection of the Xiongnu, the western union of Wusun, the leopard's head won the first battle, everyone must not be underestimated, breaking the Xiongnu and digging through the Western Regions is complementary to each other, indispensable, and it is not a one-day achievement, therefore, the matter of the border must be considered in the long run, and must not be a momentary bravery. Ben Shuai decided to meet with the saint, first, to ask the imperial court to increase troops and replenish generals, and secondly, to discuss the strategy of Huaiyi Western Regions. All the generals nodded yes. Dou Gu continued: "After the marshal returned to the dynasty, the military and political affairs of Yiwu were all managed by Geng Zhong, the commander of the cavalry, and I hope that the generals will work together. All the generals said in unison: "Don't worry, general, we will obey General Geng's orders." ”

Seeing this scene, Dou Gu was very happy, so he took out an arrow from the arrow barrel and said: "Geng Zhong listens to the order, when the commander returns to the court, you will lead five thousand elite soldiers to continue to garrison Yiwu, strengthen the city, and deploy defenses day and night, and do not slack off." ”

"Obey!" Geng Zhong responded. Dou Gu raised another arrow: "Niu Mutian listens to the order, you lead two hundred soldiers to Shanshan to help Shanshan build the capital." This matter is a great responsibility, Shanshan is the throat of the north-south passage of the Western Regions, and it is also the border barrier of the Han Dynasty. In addition, you should bring two hundred camels, a thousand spears, three thousand bows and arrows, and ten stones of good seeds, which you will give to the king of Shanshan on behalf of the commander. ”

"Order!" Niu Makita replied loudly. Dou Gu has assigned to lead the army to rise overnight, and sent a fast horse to report to the saint.

In the first month of 74 years, after the Spring Festival, the first snow fell, and it was warm for a whole winter.

As soon as the snowflakes drifted, the wind was a little skeletal. There was a heavy snowfall, and it was blowing one after another, as if it was about to fall down the snow that had accumulated for a winter. After only one night, the streets and houses were covered with heavy snow. The weather doesn't seem to be cold, life is settled, and children are running and playing in the snow. The joy of the Spring Festival has not yet subsided, and the red lanterns reflect the flying snowflakes, which adds to the festive atmosphere.

Emperor Liu Zhuang of the Ming Dynasty is the fourth son of Emperor Liu Xiu of Guangwu, and it has been 18 years since he inherited the unification. With the support of the civil and military generals, many contradictions have finally been explained. The only thing that made him faintly unhappy was that since last spring, his body had suddenly become lazy day by day, and the imperial doctor Zhang Wuyi had just looked at a few lists, but he did not get better. After breakfast, Queen Ma saw her husband lying on the couch, looking lazy. She saw it in her eyes and was anxious in her heart.

So she stepped forward, held her husband's back, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the first heavy snow in winter has finally fallen, and all the courtiers are rejoicing one by one, saying that the wheat is not there, and this snow is afraid that the little insects will be ruined." It's really God's mercy, and you have saved a lot of heart, so it's good for the concubine to accompany you to the imperial garden to have a look. ”

Liu Zhuang shook his head a little heavy, and said to himself: "It's good, the snow in Yiwu is estimated to be heavier than ours here, and the soldiers don't know how to spend this winter." Last year, Dou Gu wrote a good news, fought from Liangzhou to Yiwu, defeated King Huyan, beheaded more than 1,000 thieves, you help me up. Liu Zhuang said and stretched out his arm to Queen Ma. Queen Ma gently straightened Liu Zhuang's body, and Liu Zhuang asked outside: "Xiaozhongzi, is there any news about the relatives recently?" The eunuch Geng Zhong, who was standing outside the curtain, hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, listening to the Marquis of Wei, it seems that the Marquis of Xianqin is about to return to Beijing." ”

"Oh, pass the decree, Dou Gu will come in a moment, and tell him to enter the palace to see me immediately. A few of you go with me to the garden. After Liu Zhuang finished speaking, with the support of Queen Ma, the group went out of the palace.

There were no pedestrians in the Imperial Garden, and the snow was cleanly stored there, so it was much thicker than the street, and it was already buried in the neck. The plum blossoms, which had been stubborn for a winter, were all in full bloom after the snow. The tall and upright Qin cypress trees in the garden are dark green under the white snow, and the canopy is covered with snowflakes, like jade tree branches.

"Where's Ban Zhao?" Liu Zhuang seemed to remember something, and suddenly asked.

"The minister is here." A young girl standing at the back of the crowd rustled through the snow and hurried forward. "Ban Zhao, you are a talented girl in my dynasty, today is the first heavy snow since the beginning of winter, the snow is clean and dust-free, the plum is fragrant, such a beautiful scene, why not write a poem?"

Ban Zhao saluted lightly and said: "The saint is here, how dare Weichen get an axe." ”

Liu Zhuang said: "It's okay, I'll listen to you and do it." ”

Queen Ma smiled and said: "Girl, it's right, since ancient times, you have been known for your talent, and you have been great for talent, there is no distinction between respect and inferiority, you don't have to be polite, do it quickly." The crowd echoed the voice.

At this moment, He Xiaoshun hurriedly ran back: "Holy Lord, the Marquis of Xianqin came back yesterday, and he is waiting for Jin to see him in the front hall at the moment." ”