Chapter 293: The details, the peak of Wu’s past glory
Wu Qing thought for a moment and then said with a smile: "Even if you trust me, you should read the land deed more carefully. By the way, I haven't asked you why you came to Chengdu. Do you come to Chengdu to do Sichuan brocade business? of?"
Wang Chen smiled bitterly and clasped his fists and said: "To be honest, we came to Chengdu from Liangzhou of Wei State to serve as officials. Your Majesty just gave us the official title earlier today, and also gave each of us some Shu brocade, so that we can I am lucky enough to meet you. After all, without these gifts from His Majesty, we would not have the money to buy a house."
Wu Qing patted his head and said: "Hey, I remembered it. This is what happened. Someone just told me that His Majesty met with several talented people from the Wei State who were "invited" by General Wei from Xiping County in the afternoon, and returned them to All four of them have been awarded official positions, which is not a small amount.
It is said that a man named Guo Xiu was awarded the title of General Zuo, which was an official position that my late father also held back then. You are right, we are really destined!"
Wang Chen responded with a smile: "I am the Chancellor of Shangshutai, and Guo Xiu is the one next to me." Wang Chen pointed at Guo Xiu,
Wu Qing stood up and clasped his fists at Guo Xiu and said: "I'm really sorry, I just neglected myself. I will hold a dinner later to apologize to General Zuo and you all. I believe that filial piety can lead to great talents, the Han's chariots, and even the hussar generals." It's probably possible to achieve the position of general, given time."
The first chariot general of Shu Han was Zhang Fei. After Zhang Fei was killed while drinking, he was his father Wu Yi. Both of them were relatives of Liu Bei's family, but now the chariot general of Shu Han is temporarily vacant. There is no one. It may be that there are no suitable relatives to hold this important position for the time being.
The term "general" first appeared in "Zuo Zhuan·Zhao Gong·Twenty-eighth Years". The article said: "How can a general eat with insufficient food?" However, it has not yet become an official official title at this time.
During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, generals served as commanders in command of troops in battle. In order to distinguish between high and low status and the priority and severity of responsibilities, they were divided into senior and deputy generals. At this time, generals did not have fixed official positions, titles or ranks, until the Western Han Dynasty. Only then was it officially designated as an official name, with a certain title and rank.
"General Chariot and Cavalry" was first seen in "Historical Records: Biography of Guan Ying". The text says: "(Guan Ying) was ordered by the imperial censor to lead the cavalry in the east of Han Xin, the Prime Minister of the country. He defeated the Qi army in Lixia and captured the chariot and cavalry. General Hua Wu injured forty-six generals."
Later, Guan Ying "defeated King Zang Tu of Yan with chariots and cavalry generals", "defeated King Xin Yudai of Han with chariots and cavalry generals", "tattooed the rebels, and used chariots and cavalry generals to go out first, attack Bu Bu and the Prime Minister, and defeat them." ", the "cavalry general" at this time should be an army general temporarily appointed during wartime, and cannot be said to be a fixed official position.
"General Chariot and Cavalry" officially appeared as a fixed official position in the first year of the first year of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty (179 BC). "Historical Records of Emperor Wen" records that in October of the first year of Xiaowen, "Renzi sent General Bo Zhao, Chariot and Cavalry, to welcome the Empress Dowager. ”.
"Tongkao of Literature" says: "In the first year of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, Bo Zhao was appointed as the general of chariots and cavalry."
"Book of Han·Gao Hui Gao Houwen's List of Meritorious Officials": "Fei Rujinghou Cai Yin: I took the imperial servant of Wei as the king of Han at the beginning of the third year, defeated the dragon with his chariot and cavalry general, and reached Pengcheng, the marquis, and thousands of households."
In the Eastern Han Dynasty, he was ranked under the general, the general of hussars, and above the general of the guard.
"Book of the Later Han Dynasty: Suzong Xiaozhang Di Ji": "Ding You in the twelfth month of winter, Ma Fang was appointed as the cavalry general." Also "Xiaohe Di Ji" said: "Yi Hai, the tenth month of winter, the servant Dou Xian was appointed as the cavalry general.
Northern Expedition against the Huns."
"Book of the Later Han·Hundred Officials One·General": "When Emperor Zhang ascended the throne, the Western Qiang rebelled, so he used his uncle's horse to guard against the chariot and cavalry generals to conquer them, and then returned them to the queen. Emperor He ascended the throne, and his uncle Dou Xian served as his chariot and cavalry general to conquer the Xiongnu.
Under the duke; after his meritorious service was restored, he was moved to the rank of general and placed on the throne... Emperor An came to the throne and the Western Qiang invaders were in chaos. He again appointed his uncle Deng Zhao as the general of chariots and cavalry to conquer them, and he was moved to the rank of general."
It can be seen from this incident that Wu Qing's promotion to general, chariot, cavalry, and general was not just a dream. Of course, it also depends on the person. It would be easier if he was a relative of the emperor like Wu.
"Book of the Later Han Dynasty: Biography of Dong Zhuo": "(Li Jue) Jue moved to the chariot and cavalry general, opened the mansion, and took the command of the Sili Xiaowei, during the holiday."
The Chariot and Cavalry General was one of the important military attachés in the Western Han Dynasty. He was in charge of the police of the barbarians, the military guards of the capital, the campaign against betrayals, the missions to declare edicts, the recommendation of officials, important welcomes and ceremonial activities, etc. During the reign of Emperor Wu, he was mainly regarded as a meritorious official.
He was held by his close associates, and later mainly by foreign relatives, which to a certain extent reflected the fact that in the late Western Han Dynasty, imperial power fell to foreign relatives.
Most of the cavalry generals after Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty were relatives. Shi Gao, Xu Yanshou, Xu Jia, etc. were relatives; Wang Yin, Wang Shun, Wang Jie, etc. were relatives of the Yuan emperors and queens. This reflects to a certain extent the development of the late Western period.
The fact that the imperial power was delegated to his maternal relatives, although the power has not been delegated to them now, Liu Bei, Liu Chan and Zhuge Liang are still willing to appoint their maternal relatives as chariot and cavalry generals.
The third hussar general of the Shu Han Dynasty was also from the Wu family. Wu Qing's uncle Wu Ban succeeded Li Yan, but after Wu Ban, the position of the hussar general of the Shu Han Dynasty became vacant. Wu Qing today
I mention these with a little sense of pride. Although these are just the glory days of the Wu family in the past, they are still worth remembering.
After all, whether it is a cavalry general or a higher hussar general, not just any cat or dog can do it.
The Hussar General was appointed in the second year of Yuan Shou, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. It was specially designed for Huo Qubing. Huo Qubing was appointed as the first general, with a gold seal and purple ribbon, and the same position as the Three Dukes.
After the various dynasties of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the term "big" was sometimes added, and it could be called "hussar general". The hussar general was the second rank or the first rank, generally lower than the general.
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From the Han Dynasty to the Three Kingdoms, there were many military trumpets, but they were always dominated by large chariot guards, front, rear, left, and right during the Four Expeditions.
Because of his outstanding military exploits and outstanding talents, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty first appointed Wei Qing as a general.
He also established the post of General Hussar for Huo Qubing, and after the Battle of Mobei, the post of Grand Sima was established. Wei Huo was promoted to Grand Sima. He also made a decree that the salary of General Hussar should be equal to that of the general.
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Although hundreds of years have passed from the Western Han Dynasty to the Eastern Han Dynasty and now, the four generals are still very valuable.
Guo Xiu cupped his fists and replied: "You're too generous. How can I be so capable? It's only because of His Majesty's grace that I can reach my current position."
Wang Chen said with a smile: "Even my uncle who lives far away in the Puppet Wei Dynasty has only been able to achieve the position of General of the Four Expeditions after so many years. Your father's generation is really amazing. He has already served two of the four generals. We are really impressed. I am ashamed of myself, I believe you can achieve such a position in the future."
Wu Qing shook his head and said: "Hey, I'm borrowing your words, but I probably won't be able to reach such a high position in this life, so I'll just let nature take its course."