Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Sang Hongyang were the only two people left in the Xuanshi Palace. This situation rarely happened. The earliest recorded case was that of Emperor Wen and Jia Yi. By the time of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, it happened once on the night when Huo Guang went to South Vietnam. Now Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Sang Hongyang were alone in the Xuanshi Hall. This was the third time.
"Come forward." Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty waved his hand and asked Sang Hongyang to come closer.
"Marquis Anping Do you think Huo Marquis Anyang will rebel against me?" Sang Hongyang had not taken a few steps when he heard the old voice of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in his ears. sounded.
This question from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty stumped Sang Hongyang. A few years ago, Sang Hongyang might have taken the opportunity to directly say that Huo Guang would rebel, but now he can't say this!
"II don't know" Sang Hongyang lowered his head and stood half a foot away from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
"I don't knowI don't know eitherI wonder if Jin'er also went to Dunhuang?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said melancholy.
People say that the elderly are forgetful. They may forget what happened just a moment ago, but the memories of their best years in their minds will become clearer and clearer in the last stage of life. Some forgotten memories will reappear unknowingly, and now Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty has reached this age.
These days, he often recalled his first wife, Gillian, and his sister, Princess Yang Xinchang. Bits and pieces of Wei Zifu and his eldest son, Liu Zhi, also appeared from time to time. He still remembered that he had a grandson named Liu Jin. He liked that grandson very much, but he couldn't find him.
In addition to these people, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also kept thinking of a piece of cloth with countless names written on it. Each name on it would become a magnificent epic, which could be vividly remembered by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
The name Huo Guang and the things related to this name made Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty feel as if many things happened yesterday. That was a young man who once talked eloquently in front of him and was also high-spirited. He made countless contributions to the Han Dynasty's southern and northern wars. But this person has become the person he is least willing to face and most afraid of facing now. people.
"Do you know what the Marquis Anyang intended to do by dividing the three courtyards?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty wandered for a long time, and finally remembered what Sang Hongyang was for.
"I am stupid, please make it clear to your majesty." Sang Hongyang has been thinking about this issue, but it seems that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty has understood Huo Guang's true intention.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty lifted the blanket from his legs and stood up tremblingly. His body is old, but his ambition is still the same as it was decades ago. "This move by Marquis Anyang has completely separated Hexi and the Western Regions from the control of the imperial court. Even if I appoint another governor now, it will be nothing more than a decoration in Dunhuang"
The separation of the three academies not only eliminated the governor of the Western Regions, but also completely got rid of the control of the imperial court.
"Does Marquis Anyang want to make himself king?" Sang Hongyang was startled and couldn't help but think.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty glanced at Sang Hongyang, with a long-lost smile on his face: "I told the general back then that I have known countless people in my life, and I have never misjudged anyone. Huo Guang will not be a rebellious minister, and I still do now. Think so. But not being a rebellious minister does not mean that he is a submissive person. He is telling me not to force him"
Sang Hongyang was slightly startled when he heard this, but he could not answer Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's words. He could only lower his head and remain silent for a while.
When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Sang Hongyang were talking about Huo Guang in the Xuanshi Palace, Huo Guang and Huo Tang were sitting opposite each other in the Dunhuang Governor's Mansion. There was also a stove in front of them. The snow in Dunhuang was worse than that in Chang'an. It should be early and big.
"With the arrival of severe winter, Eurobazo's offensive has become much weaker than before. Sometimes they even only symbolically attack the city once every half a month. However, most of the Western Region has been occupied by the Parthians, and they have also begun to manage these places. They provide food, supplies and slaves. Eurobazo seems to be preparing something. It seems that there won't be much fighting this winter, but when spring comes, the Parthians will probably launch a large-scale attack." Huo Tang is already in charge of the Privy Council, and for the front line She already knows the war well.
"How many defenders are left in Wu'an City? How many levies are there in the four counties of Hexi?" Huo Guang held a cup of hot wine and smelled the smell of wine, but did not drink it.
"There are still 70,000 troops in Wu'an City. Since my second brother ordered the conscription, the four counties have recruited a total of 30,000 infantry, but they are all infantry. Currently, these 30,000 infantry are being trained by Lord Lejuu's Fulu Branch, and they are barely comparable. Use it." Huo Tang continued to answer. Although the war in Wu'an City was not tense in the past few months, it still cost tens of thousands of people. After all, the four counties in Hexi lacked sufficient resources, and they could only barely muster 30,000 infantry in a short period of time.
"When necessary, let Bai Zheng retreat to the two passes to guard, plus 30,000 infantry, a total of 100,000 troops, it will be easy to block the Parthian soldiers. The Western Regions will temporarily let the Parthians enslave."Well Such a result will actually be of great benefit to us in retaking the Western Region in the future. "Huo Guang put down the hot wine in his hand, stood up and walked to the window. There was heavy snow falling outside the window. The sky and the earth were completely white and nothing could be seen. The vast expanse was as unpredictable as the future.
"Has he been in a better mood these days?" Huo Guang stood by the window, his eyes falling on a nearby courtyard. It was guarded by many Mohist disciples, and even people from the Governor's Mansion could not enter or exit at will.
"After Princess Jiangdu arrived, his mood gradually stabilized." Huo Tang also stood up and came to Huo Guang's side, his eyes also fell on the heavily guarded courtyard.
"Ask Sima Qian to come see me tomorrow." Huo Guang said suddenly.
"My little sister has something unclear. If the emperor calls the second brother back to Chang'an, or directly removes him from the post of governor, what will the second brother do?" Huo Tang looked at Huo Guang's profile and asked seriously.
Huo Guang moved slightly, faced Huo Tang and said with a smile: "You don't understand the emperor, he won't do this."
This winter has been calm and busy. The entire city of Chang'an has rarely calmed down. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty returned to the government with his old body and filled some vacant positions. The government was gradually abandoned due to two witchcraft cases. It became normal again, the courtiers were performing their duties and everything became smooth and orderly again.
The Silk Road of the Western Regions was temporarily blocked due to the war in the Western Regions. However, a few years ago, in the southwest of the Han Dynasty, the Zhuo family of Shu County entered Dian through Qiong and Zeo, and then entered Shendu from the Dian Kingdom. Another trade route was opened through this. This trade route was called the "Ancient Silk and Tea Road" by later generations. Shu cloth, silk brocade, tea and other products began to appear on the body.
When the ancient books of the Mo family that had been collected for hundreds of years reappeared, Huo Guang even saw a complete roller skating system, as well as some extremely complex equipment that could be called mechanical. Huo Guang realized that these things are the essence of a civilization. During the Warring States Period, a hundred schools of thought contended. Not only was culture extremely prosperous, but technology also reached the first peak of Chinese civilization during that period. The next great technological development of Chinese civilization would not occur until the Song Dynasty, a thousand years later.
These things that were originally lost or shelved due to the war in the late Qin Dynasty were gradually lost by Huo Guang. The land of Hexi was also in full swing. Mohist disciples had strict organization and discipline. They could become killers due to changes in the environment, and One can become a soldier, but most of them are essentially the best craftsmen.
While the entire Han Dynasty is still going through this cold and long winter, there are some places that are not peaceful at all. At the easternmost end of the Han Dynasty, the ambitious Wei Youqu was preparing his troops. In the hinterland of the Huns in the north, the ambitious Uwei Shanyu finally convinced his uncle. King Youxian led an army of 70,000 to join forces with Uwei. When spring comes, 200,000 Huns cavalry will go south again. In the southwest of the Han Dynasty, the southwest monarchs such as Zuohou Qiongjun saw the attractive benefits of the Silk-Cha Ancient Road, and they also began to detain Han merchants' goods and even intercepted and killed the caravans.
"Chang'er, the north of the Zhu River is our homeland, and it is richer than Korea." Wei Youqu appeared on the south bank of the Zhu River in casual clothes with a small number of guards. The north bank across the water was the Han Dynasty's Liaodong. county.
Wei Chang, the eldest son of Wei Youqu, is also the crown prince of North Korea. The seventeen-year-old crown prince has the same ambitions as his father. Deep in their hearts, the north of the river is their homeland, and North Korea is just their temporary residence.
"Father, please let me be the pioneer. I will be the first descendant of the Wei family to set foot on our homeland." Chief Wei said to his father Wei Youqu excitedly. He knew that his father had been planning for this day for many years, and that he had finally grown from a child to a young man who could go into battle.
"There is no rush When the water is about to melt, we will cross the river again, and we will have a last-ditch fight" Wei Youqu said, looking at the water already covered with thick ice. .
When the Xu River thaws in the spring, the Weiyou Canal after crossing the river will no longer be able to easily cross the river and retreat to the Xu River. He was prepared for a last-ditch battle, either success or death, and never thought of returning to North Korea.
The snow in Weiyang Palace began to melt slowly. After this cold and long winter, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty seemed to have emerged from the shadow of the Prince Wei incident. Even his old body seemed to have regained some vitality. After taking off his heavy winter clothes and discarding the wooden stick in his hand, he was able to walk independently again without support.
Feeling the recovery of his body, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty realized that he should still have a few years, and with this time, he could calmly arrange a successor. With the recovery of all things, Chang'an City also became lively. The people were running for life, the courtiers were plotting for power, and some people were even worried about the hanging Taipei.Running for the position of son.
But all this was broken one night by the rapid ringing of the midnight bell in Weiyang Palace.
"The Youzhou Prefectural History Department urgently reported that the North Korean king Wei Youqu personally led an army of 60,000 troops and marched down two counties in Liaodong and West Liaoning within three days. Now they have arrived at Youbeiping. Youbeiping Taigongshan requested the imperial court to send troops to rescue as soon as possible."
When the sleeping courtiers and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty gathered in Weiyang Palace, a piece of news that was like a bolt from the blue shook these people out of their sleep