90Chapter 90: The Three Heroes of the Han Dynasty, Raising the Prestige of Our Country
Among them, Chen Qing was somewhat respectful, while Zhou Yafu was completely like "Emperor, you are the boss and you have the final say. I am about to die, so don't bother me."
Emperor Wu looked at the two men, and a trace of helplessness flashed across his face and heart.
Is it that he doesn't want to use the traditional skills of the Liu family to test these two powerful officials?
Of course not!
His suspicion is more intense than that of the previous emperors of the Liu family, so he really wants to test these two powerful ministers and fight against them!
But! These two "powerful officials" didn't give him any chance at all!
During these years, Emperor Wu even wanted to look up to the sky and cry out about his experiences.
Isn't it said that one will suffer hardships after becoming an emperor?
Isn't it said that when a young emperor is in power, his personal rule will definitely be hindered?
Isn't it said that the first step for a young emperor to take power is to overthrow the empress dowager, then the second step is to defeat the empress dowager's relatives, and the third step is to purge the powerful officials in the court?
Isn't it said that after completing these three steps, even the most talented and ambitious emperor will still suffer a lot?
But why? Why?
When he was about to take power and fight against the Grand Empress Dowager, the Grand Empress Dowager very decisively hid in the harem and did not interfere in politics at all. The Dou family represented by the Grand Empress Dowager was also very honest.
Then when he was about to fight with the Queen Mother, Guandu Hou entered the palace with a sword, which frightened the Queen Mother so much that she closed the harem.
By the time he had gathered his composure and was ready to fight the powerful ministers, one of them died cleanly without even giving him time to react. The other two ministers acted like "mascots" and handed over their power cleanly.
When the Queen Mother gathered her strength and prepared to fight him, because of the Queen Mother's stupidity, Marquis Qing killed the relative Tian Fen with a sword and even threatened the Queen Mother. Then the Queen Mother became discouraged again.
Emperor Wu drew his sword and looked around in confusion. He found that there were no enemies around him at all.
He only felt that he was the "center" of the entire world, the son of destiny, and that the world revolved around him.
Think about it, the greatest hardship Emperor Wu suffered was when he was young. Because Emperor Jing still favored Concubine Li at that time, the lives of Wang Zhi and mother were a little difficult.
But soon Li Ji brought her own death upon herself, and not only did she bring her own death upon herself, she also took away her son's position as crown prince.
Liu Che has never suffered hardship!
Smooth sailing.
"Lord Chen, Duke Zhou, you are both experienced and prudent ministers. How can I make arbitrary decisions about state affairs? I must consult with you two."
Looking at the more humble Emperor Wu, Chen Qing scratched his head with a bewildered look on his face: "Your Majesty, what does this mean? Did someone say something else?"
He glared directly: "Who is it?!"
"I will kill him right now!"
I act like I'm just a fool, but if anyone bullies His Majesty, I must give him a good look.
Zhou Yafu said calmly, "Since ancient times, most emperors have been arbitrary and dictatorial. If someone says that Your Majesty is like that, it means they recognize Your Majesty."
Emperor Wu looked at the two people, one saying "I am a fool" and the other saying "Your Majesty is right", and sighed in his heart.
These two people didn't accept the challenge at all!
At this moment, footsteps were heard outside the hall, and Huo Qubing walked in. As soon as he entered, he saw the atmosphere in the hall and scratched his head: "Your Majesty? Lord Chen? Lord Zhou?"
"What are you doing?"
Hearing Huo Qubing's voice, the foolish Chen Qing and the old man Zhou Yafu changed their expressions instantly, becoming steady and composed. They smiled and said, "Your Majesty just said that there will be a war between Han and Xiongnu."
"Qubing, you have inherited the Book of Military Strategy from Marquis Liu. Do you think we should start a war now?"
Huo Qubing's eyes lit up, and he stepped forward immediately, eager to challenge for battle, but he said with great foresight, "Of course, the decision is up to your Majesty!"
"If your majesty wields the whip, I will be the sharpest sword in your hand! I am willing to drive out the Huns for your majesty and drink from the vast sea!"
His expression was filled with the coldness that was unique to a young man, and with endless heroism.
Emperor Wu was even more upset.
How come there is a young general who only follows my orders?
It's just uncomfortable.
Can't there be a "villain" character who goes against you, holds great power, and is finally defeated by you, so that you can have a sense of existence?
He sighed helplessly and was about to say something when he heard footsteps again.
"Your Majesty, the Colonel General Wei Qing and the Marquis of Qing's son, Chen Ding, have arrived."
Emperor Wu raised his eyes and saw the two men, and immediately became interested - perhaps one of these two men was such a powerful minister?
After the two men sat down and saluted, he immediately asked, "Ahem, what do you two think about the war between Han and Xiongnu? Should we fight or not?"
In the end, all he got was Wei Qing's silent words: "I will follow your Majesty's lead."
He also waited for Chen Ding's wild but very respectful words: "I am the sword in your Majesty's hand, and I will only use it at your Majesty's will!"
Looking at and listening to the appearances and words of the two old foxes and three little foxes in front of him, Emperor Wu rolled his eyes countless times in his heart - why is life so lonely like snow?
He immediately waved his hand: "Forget it."
He slowly stood up, a sword at his waist, his face sharp. "Don't the Xiongnu want to fight the Han? Then we can't wait until they start the battle!"
Emperor Wu sneered and said, "If the enemy can go, I can go too!"
"The Han people have never been good at passive defense. From today on, we will switch from offense to defense!"
Chen Qing, Zhou Yafu, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, and Chen Ding exchanged a glance, then said solemnly, their voices filled with grandeur, "Your Highness, we obey your command!"
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In the summer of the sixteenth year of Emperor Wu's reign.
Under the decree of Emperor Wu, a "Great Han Army" was successfully formed with Chen Qing, Marquis of Qing, and Zhou Yafu as the chief commanders, Wei Qing and Chen Ding as the chief generals, and Huo Qubing as the vanguard.
This was the first time that the Han Dynasty launched an offensive against the Huns, and this attack was destined to go down in history.
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In the winter of the sixteenth year of Emperor Wu's reign.
When heavy snow covered the frontier grasslands, a cavalry unit advanced rapidly, overturning all the tents of the Hun soldiers and nobles along the way, and not a single captured Hun soldier was left alive.
In the winter of that year, the war between Han and Xiongnu seemed to have entered a white-hot stage.
Chen Ding, Wei Qing and Huo Qubing are collectively known as the Three Heroes of the Han Dynasty.
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"Book of Han: Annals of Emperor Xiaowu" records: "In the sixteenth year of the Emperor's reign, the Emperor issued an imperial decree to attack the Xiongnu. With Marquis Qing, Marquis Tiao, Marquis Changxin, Marquis Guanjun, and Marquis Lin'an as generals, they defeated the Xiongnu and raided the northern desert, killing tens of thousands of enemies. A resounding victory."