Chapter 18: Joyful Chang'an

Chang'an, Qingming Gate, there are endless pedestrians coming and going, and there is a lively scene.

Unlike in the past, pedestrians are not only rushing to the road, but also whispering from time to time.

"Can the Han Dynasty conquers Donghu this time?"

"That's for sure! Who said that the commander is the commander!"

"Donghu, Donghu, I'm finally going to take it away!"

The Han Dynasty sent troops to Donghu this time, which touched the hearts of the people. The people were looking forward to it, all of which wanted to get the news as soon as possible. Nothing else, it was just because Donghu was a feud and the biggest border trouble during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and even during the Qin and Han Dynasties, there were three major border troubles in northern China, the Donghu, the Xiongnu and the Western Qiang. Among these three major border troubles, the Western Qiang was the least threatened, mainly threatening the disturbances in the Longxi area.

Before the rise of the Huns, the biggest border trouble was the Donghu. As the biggest border trouble, the Donghu once threatened China for hundreds of years. Sima Cuo in his later years recruited righteous men and went to Liaodong to attack Hu, and Qin Kai defeated Donghu, which became a legend that has been passed down through the ages.

It was not until the rise of the Huns and Maodun gave Donghu a fatal blow that Donghu was weak and its light was covered by the Huns.

Although the biggest border trouble of the Han Dynasty is the Huns, not the Donghu, the people of the Han Dynasty still remember this hatred. After all, this is hatred accumulated over hundreds of years, and it is not so easy to forget.

Zhou Yang led his troops to the Donghu. The Han Dynasty people were always looking forward to good news and would discuss whenever they had time.

If the Han Dynasty destroyed the Donghu, it would be of great significance, and it would be a shame that had been scattered for hundreds of years. You should know that despite Qin Shihuang's great achievements, the Qin army under his command would be invincible and conquered all the attacks, wiped out the six kingdoms, unified China, flew the Guanshan Mountains, pacified Lingnan, and defeat the Huns, which would not have defeated the Donghu.

Although Qin Shihuang was scolded as a tyrant, the great achievements he created were the benchmark that has been passed down through the ages. If the Han Dynasty conquered the Donghu words, Qin Shihuang's brilliant achievements would be ashamed of, and how could the people of the Han Dynasty not expect?

"When is the time to collect it? Why is there no news yet?"

"What's the hurry? Hundreds of years have passed, and I'm still anxious about this time?"

"The big man has time, but he doesn't believe it, and he can't accept Donghu!"

The people were talking, anxious, expectant, and different moods.

"Get it!"

A sudden sound of hooves came, and a cavalry came from afar. This was a soldier with a red feather flag on his back.

"It's Hongling's urgent man! It's Hongling's urgent man!" The people cheered.

"Is it good news for Donghu?"

"It must be!" The people speculated.

"Donghu's victory! Donghu is dead!" Hongling hurriedly shouted loudly in the speculation of the people.

Hong Ling raised his throat and shouted loudly, but his voice was too hoarse, and he didn't know that he had yelled thousands or tens of thousands of times. It was so low that the voice could not be as far away. The people in the distance couldn't listen to it and asked loudly: "What's the news?"

"Donghu's victory! Donghu is dead!"

The people who were close to each other heard it clearly and raised their throats to help shout. Everyone's faces were filled with joy, and they were extremely excited. They kept waving their arms and exuding their excitement to their fullest.

"Donghu's victory! Donghu is dead!"

"Long live the great man!"

The Qingming Gate burst out with a shocking roar, and the sound waves contained endless joy, which went straight to the sky and spread good news.

This is the Donghu, whose hatred for hundreds of years, was finally destroyed by the Han Dynasty. What a joy that it was for the Han Dynasty people. Those who were going to travel far away stopped traveling, stopped decisively, raised their voices, and yelled.

"Hurry up, let Hongling clear the way!"

The soldiers guarding the city shouted loudly and waved their arms and howled: "Donghu is victorious! Donghu is dead! Long live the great man!"

While roaring, he flew on his horse and rushed to clear the way for Hong Ling. He didn't know whether it was clearing the way or cheering.

Even if the soldiers guarding the city did not give the clear road, the people would give way, all of whom stood on both sides and watched Hong Ling rush away quickly.

Since the Baiyue land was seized six years ago, there has been no big news in the Han Dynasty. Now, if the Han army does not leave, it will destroy the hundreds of years of feudal Donghu. The joy in the hearts of the people cannot be fully described even if they use the water of the three rivers and the four seas.

They waved their arms and roared, in order to exude a great mood that was so excited that they could not be further increased.

"Donghu's victory! Donghu is dead!"

"Long live the great man!"

The roar went straight up into the sky and soon spread throughout Chang'an, with cheers everywhere.

There is no difference between high and low. As long as the Han people are cheering and cheering for the Han army!

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Weiyang Palace, the Palace of Health.

Crown Prince Liu Chezheng discussed military operations with his father Yan, Shen Gong, Dong Zhongshu, Zhou Yafu, Gongsun Hong and others.

"This time, the army will be sent, and Donghu will be taken down no matter what." Liu Che looked determined and said in contemplation: "Donghu is the feud of China. Once the Donghu dies, it will be a shame that will last for hundreds of years!"

During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the Donghu was rampant, not inferior to the current Huns. There were countless people who plundered China. I don’t know how many people died under the butcher knife of the Donghu.

Liu Che insisted on sending troops to respect Emperor Jing with this. If the Donghu was destroyed, Emperor Jing's achievements would be even more brilliant. Later generations would give him a thumbs up and praise him as a wise and holy king.

"When you take over the Donghu, the land in China will be even more vast and there will be more mouths!" Master Yan nodded, very excited: "With the Donghu land, the Han Dynasty will have more horses, and many people who dare to fight will be added!"

"Although the Donghu is weak, its fierce style remains, not under the Huns." Shen Gong then expressed his opinion: "The Han Dynasty can recruit people from the Donghu to join the army, and their cavalry and shooting are famous all over the world, which is a big help to the Han Dynasty!"

"More importantly, Donghu can no longer expand." Dong Zhongshu took over the conversation: "Since the defeat of the Great Wall, the Huns have been expanding and wanting to recover their strength as soon as possible, so they used troops to the Donghu. Donghu took the Han Dynasty and the Huns could not do it if they wanted to expand!"

The Donghu is mainly the three northeastern provinces. Once it is included in the Han Dynasty, the Huns will have no chance to expand. To the east is the sea, north of the desert, which is now Siberia, which is colder than the Han Dynasty and has a smaller population.

"There is another point, you didn't say it." Zhou Yafu said excitedly: "Once the Donghu conquered the Han Dynasty, the Huns will be in a dilemma of fighting on both sides. The Han Dynasty can send troops from the Donghu to restrain it, which is more beneficial than sending troops from the Han territory."

Zhou Yafu was not good at political affairs and was able to use military forces to fight, which revealed the great changes in the strategic environment of the Han Dynasty.

In the past, the Han Dynasty had to face the Xiongnu, Donghu and Western Qiang, and its strategic situation was unfavorable. If the Donghu was destroyed, the strategic situation of the Han Dynasty would not be greatly improved, but instead caused the Huns to fall into an unfavorable strategic situation surrounded by the Han Dynasty in the south and east.

Once the strategic situation changes, it will be of great benefit to the Han Dynasty.

A crowd of people, with your words or my words, will tell you all the benefits of taking Donghu this time.

"Yes!" Liu Che's brow suddenly lifted, his ears erected, and he asked in surprise: "What's the sound?"

"So noisy!" Zhou Yafu's ears stood up high, and he suddenly stood up, his eyes widened: "It seems to be the cheers of the people! Such joy is only the great victory in the Great Wall!"

The noise became clearer and clearer. Shen Gong and the others heard it clearly and said in unison: "It must be a great victory in Donghu! Otherwise, the people would not be so happy! This is the whole city cheering!"

"Donghu's victory! Donghu is dead!"

A shocking cheer came, and Liu Che and the others could hear it clearly.

Their speculation was confirmed, and they were all overjoyed, waved their fists and shouted: "Donghu's victory! Donghu is dead! Long live the great man! Long live the great man!"

At this moment, even if you use all your words, you cannot express their joy. Only cheering can you vent your excitement.

"Long live the great man!"

Just as Liu Che and the others cheered, roars in the palace were shaking the earth. Whether it was the palace maids, eunuchs, or even concubines, they were all yelling.

Destroying Donghu is not inferior to the Great Wall victory of that year, and they cannot help but feel unhappy.

"Where is Hong Ling's urgent man?" Liu Che couldn't help but wave his fists, his bright eyes swept around, wishing he could see Hong Ling's urgent man immediately, and it would be a good idea to see the good news.

"Hong Ling is in a hurry!"

A sharp, yet infinite joy sounded. Hong Ling hurriedly came in panting with the help of several palace guards. Looking at his powerless look, he was almost exhausted.

Even so, he was still roaring loudly: "Donghu's victory! Donghu is dead!"

The voice was hoarse and low, like a broken gong, very harsh, and much more unpleasant than the sharp and high-pitched eunuch's voice.

However, Liu Che and the others heard it in their ears, as if they were listening to the music of immortals, and their ears were raised high.

"Where is the good news? Where is the good news?" Liu Che couldn't wait any longer, so he quickly walked over, stretched out his hands, and took off the bamboo slips tied to Hongling's back.

He was too anxious. However, this was his first time sending troops since he presided over the state affairs. The first news of his victory was so urgent.

Liu Che opened his hands in a hurry, his eyes widened and he began to browse.

"Haha!" Liu Che laughed loudly, his laughter was extremely refreshing, shocking his eardrums: "Brother-in-law's good luck is not only the Donghu victory, but also the great news!"

"Crown Prince, what is the good news?" Zhou Yafu was anxious and asked first.

Duke Shen, Dong Zhongshu, Master Yan and others kept nodding. Zhou Yafu's words were asked on their behalf. How could the things that could be mentioned in the Jiefang be a trivial matter? They couldn't help but not be anxious.

"I won't tell you!" Liu Che raised his head, smiled and waved his hands, "Help him down and ask the imperial physician to show him."

"No!" Gong Wei Ying said, holding Hong Ling and hurriedly went down.

Hong Ling was so anxious that she could only breathe. From beginning to end, she wanted to speak, but couldn't speak. She was so tired.

"Let's go, see your father! Your father will be happy!" When he thought of Emperor Jing, Liu Che was so happy that he couldn't even close his mouth. He jumped out of the Yangxin Hall and rushed straight to Yilan Hall.

The master Yan and the others hurriedly followed him. They saw Liu Che's happy look and couldn't help but smile knowingly. Although Liu Che was extremely steady, he was only fourteen years old after all, and when he encountered a big event, he could not help but feel disgusted.

Everyone rushed into Yilan Palace in a hurry, and heard the loud voice of Emperor Jing: "Donghu Jie News, are you happy?"

The voice was clanging and powerful, completely unlike what a patient said. When Master Yan and his friends looked closely, they saw Emperor Jing wearing an imperial robe and a crown on his head, and were full of energy. They were not like a person who had been sick for several years, but they were like a dragon and horse spirit, and they were full of energy.

"The Emperor's health and health in the dragon body is indeed a blessing for the great Han Dynasty!" Shen Gong took the lead in bowing to the ground and congratulating Emperor Jing.

Emperor Jing's health was not good, and it was always a heart-wrenching problem for ministers like Shen Gong and others. Now Emperor Jing is safe, so it is not enough to make them unhappy. Lord Yan, Zhou Yafu, and Dong Zhongshu knelt down to congratulate him.

"It's not that I'm in good health, but that I'm in a good mood, so I'm in a good mood." Emperor Jing said with a smile: "It's been seven years since the Great Wall Victory, and the Han army has played the sing of triumph again! Do you know? This is Donghu, even Qin Shihuang has not taken over. I've taken over! I've taken over! I've taken over!"
To be continued...