87Chapter 87: Raising the Prestige of Our Nation, the Han-Xiongnu War
Huo Qubing took one look at his uncle's eyes and immediately realized that Chen Qing and Zhou Yafu were just teasing him. He immediately crossed his arms and pretended to be serious and calm.
"Does this require any more reasons or evidence?"
In front of Chen Qing and others, he no longer pretended to be so old-fashioned and serious.
After blinking, he said, "I believe this matter can be easily seen. If it cannot be seen, I really have to doubt whether the reputation of Marquis Qing and Marquis Yu Tiao is false."
Zhou Yafu paused for a moment after hearing this, then burst into laughter. He pointed at Wei Qing standing beside him and said, "Hahahaha, what a sharp-tongued brat! This brat has a much better personality than you."
As a military general, he actually liked not a taciturn man like Wei Qing, but an outgoing young man like Huo Qubing.
He looked at Huo Qubing with some regret and said, "It's a pity that you are too young. Otherwise, you could have participated in the Han-Xiongnu War and gained some experience."
Huo Qubing's eyes suddenly lit up. He looked at Zhou Yafu and said, "If I grow up, will I be able to go to the battlefield?"
Zhou Yafu stroked his beard. Over the years, he looked more and more like a benevolent elder, completely different from the arrogant one in history. He looked at Huo Qubing with a smile and said, "If I were still alive, I would be the first to agree."
Huo Qubing glanced at his uncle and asked, "What if my uncle disagrees?"
Zhou Yafu pretended to puff out his beard and glared at Wei Qing, "If I were still alive, would he have the right to deny my decision?
Wei Qing smiled bitterly. He looked at Zhou Yafu and said, "Marquis Tiao is right."
Huo Qubing's eyes rolled around with a hint of smile in them. What he wanted was Zhou Yafu's promise, because he knew that neither his uncle nor his aunt was willing to let him go to the battlefield.
They would rather live a safe and worry-free life.
So even his name is "Qubing".
It's a pity that he doesn't like that kind of peaceful life, but instead likes war!
He wanted to get excitement from war and feel a sense of belonging.
.... ...
In the summer of the ninth year of Emperor Wu's reign.
With the sudden fall of a heavy rain, the war between the Huns and the Han Dynasty began.
Before this war started, no one expected that it would last so long - or rather, neither side expected that the other side would be able to resist for so long.
After the failure of the first well-prepared surprise attack, the Huns had to fight a protracted war with the Han Dynasty, but they also understood that they could not defeat the Han Dynasty in a protracted war.
only...
The quagmire of war is like this. Once you are trapped in it, no one can get out easily.
... ...
In the spring of the tenth year of Emperor Wu's reign.
Weiyang Palace
Emperor Wu walked back and forth in the hall, with a rare look of nervousness on his face, because today was a very important day.
There was a sound of hurried footsteps, and then a eunuch came over, holding a roll of silk high in his hand. Emperor Wu glanced at him and saw surprise and excitement on his face, and immediately took two quick steps forward.
"how?"
The eunuch held up the silk in his hand and said, "Your Majesty, urgent news has arrived from the border: Marquis Qing and Marquis Tiao led their armies to a great victory over the Xiongnu, beheading 3,500 of them and defeating 20,000 enemy troops. Captain Wei Qing led his troops to behead over 1,500 of them."
"Now, the border is secure! The Han can launch a counterattack at any time!"
Upon hearing the news, Emperor Wu's face suddenly showed surprise and joy. He paced slowly in the hall, savoring this victory and joy that belonged to him.
"Hahahahahahahahahaha——"
In the end, he couldn't control the smile on his face and laughed out loud.
"Okay, okay!"
"Pass on my order!"
"Marquis Qing and Marquis Tiao have made great contributions, and their fiefs will be increased by two thousand!"
"Captain Wei Qing, for his meritorious service in beheading the enemy, was appointed General of the Cavalry and given a salary of one thousand dan!"
There was an expression of extreme excitement on his brow, and he was in a state of madness. This was the first victory of the Han Dynasty in a foreign war since "Guan Du Hou Chen Xi" during the reign of Emperor Gaozu!
This symbolizes the pinnacle of his martial arts as an emperor!
How could he not be surprised and happy?
Make great achievements!
At this moment, another maid came over quickly, with a look of surprise on her face: "Your Majesty! The Madam has given birth to a prince!"
Emperor Wu turned around suddenly, his eyes as sharp as a tiger's, and as domineering as a blue dragon: "Hahahahaha good!"
He took a few steps forward, even more excited than before.
Why?
In his opinion, he could achieve great things at any time, but the issue of offspring had always been a big problem in his mind!
An ordinary man at his age without an heir would be nervous, afraid, and start to worry about his family business, not to mention that he is an emperor who really has a throne to inherit?
He immediately waved his hand and said, "Okay!"
"Admire Wei Zifu as Madam! For the meritorious service of giving birth to the Emperor's heir, I will bestow upon her a thousand gold pieces!"
At this time, Emperor Wu was in high spirits and even wanted to confer the title of Empress to Wei Zifu - after all, in his opinion, his first child must be a legitimate son!
In this way, he is both the legitimate son and the eldest son, and he holds the title of the legitimate and eldest son. This is the greatest confidence he has prepared for his child!
However, matters like conferring titles on the empress were not something he could decide alone - in the structure of the Han Dynasty, although the empress no longer possessed as much power as before, the structure of the Han Dynasty still had a two-palace system!
The position of the queen is still very important, unlike some dynasties without inheritance and foundation, where the queen can be deposed or replaced at will.
It's as if a strand of hair can determine the position of the queen.
What ridiculous barbarians.
.... .....
The eleventh year of Emperor Wu's reign.
Marquis Qing and Marquis Tiao, who were fighting against the Huns outside, led their troops back to the capital. At this time, Emperor Wu was waiting at the gate of Chang'an with all his civil and military officials.
Thousands of soldiers returning in triumph were filled with excitement and enthusiasm at the grand scene. They had never expected that the emperor would come to greet them personally! This was something that had never happened before!
"Long live our emperor!"
I don't know who shouted this slogan, and then... the cheers of "Long live the emperor" echoed outside the city of Chang'an.
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The eleventh year of Emperor Wu's reign, autumn and winter.
Changle Palace
Wei Zifu pressed her forehead helplessly. She looked at the eleven or twelve-year-old boy in front of her, her tone filled with confusion: "Isn't Chang'an good? It's so prosperous and wealthy, why do you always want to go out to fight like your uncle?"