The curtain of the war slowly opens, and at this time, secret things will be revealed no matter how deeply they are hidden. Ancient times were not as developed as modern times, various technologies are not as advanced as modern times, and confidentiality is not done well. But there is an advantage in ancient times
, that is falling behind. Even if Chang'an City had already made a fuss about the Han's conquest of the Huns, Yi Zhixie would have to wait until three months later if he wanted to know. With this time difference, the first move was already in the hands of the Han.
Sima Xiangru, the priest of Dahan Daily, and Zhuo Wenjun, the doctor, are discussing a manuscript from the Prime Minister's Mansion. This was obtained by the reporter sent to the palace to attend the court meeting today. The reporter said very clearly that it was the Prime Minister Dou who was the Prime Minister at the end of the court.
Dou Ying personally stopped him and took him home to do an exclusive interview. According to what the reporter said in the manuscript, Dou Ying announced in a high-profile manner that the Han Dynasty was already the most powerful and rich empire in the world. Anyone who dared to
Anyone who despises the Han will be punished.
From this manuscript, Sima Xiangru got a lot of information. As a person who has been in charge of the public opinion of the Han Dynasty for so many years, his sensitivity to practical matters is even better than that of the prefects stationed in various places. The prime minister's high profile can only mean that the Han Dynasty is ready to fight.
preparations, and would give the Xiongnu a swift and violent blow. At the same time, Prime Minister Dou Ying emphatically praised Li Guang, Su Ren and Wei Qing, so it means that these three people are likely to lead the army in the expedition against the Xiongnu.
Zhuo Wenjun smiled slightly: "It seems that we have a special edition, and we have to add a supplement. With this article as the front page, in a few days all the ministers in the imperial court will make statements. His Majesty will definitely go to the suburbs for sacrifice. Now
It’s a big deal!”
Sima Xiangru nodded: "It is indeed a big deal. How about we send someone to conduct an exclusive interview with Li Guang, Su Ren and Wei Qing?"
Zhuo Wenjun smiled: "You seem to be coercing His Majesty! The imperial court has not yet announced who will lead the armies on this expedition. Once the three exclusive interviews are released, the imperial court will not be able to replace them even if they want to."
Sima Xiangru laughed loudly: "This matter has been spread a lot. Even if we don't talk about the change of people in the court, we have to think more about it. This Su Ren has not been here since he came back. This evening I will personally go to interview him.
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Although Su Ren has no business these days, other messy things have made him very irritable. Especially the people sent by Taichang Mansion, Su Ren is dizzy. He has received news that Liu Che is preparing a suburban sacrifice for the expedition against the Huns. At the same time,
The long-lost ceremony of worshiping generals will be performed. For this reason, Li Guang, Su Ren, and Wei Qing all have people from Taichang Mansion in their families, and they are teaching the three people the etiquette of worshiping generals.
"At that time, the Prime Minister will hold the flag, the Taiwei will hold the seal, and the imperial censor will hold the ribbon. Your Majesty will personally give the flag, seal, and ribbon to the general. The general will perform the ceremony of kneeling three times and knocking nine times! This three-kneeling and nine-kowtow ceremony originated from Zhou Rites
, General, don’t worry, Taichang will sing the salute himself, General just need to strictly follow what Taichang sings and do. However, the general should remember the matters mentioned by the subordinate, do not kneel on one leg, and kowtow with your whole body on the ground..."
Su Ren's face had darkened. The serious guy in front of him had been talking from morning to noon, and it was almost dinner time and he still had no intention of shutting up. It was indeed a big event to be appointed general, but could it be that such a serious and high-profile publicity was not enough?
Okay? Even if Yi Zhixie knows it later, he will know it eventually. At this time, he will designate the leader, and the Huns will naturally take corresponding countermeasures. Did the Han Dynasty really forget the Thirty-six Stratagems? Isn't it true that the Han Dynasty has forgotten the Thirty-six Strategies?
The best way?
Bite the bullet, Su Ren strictly followed the instructions of the dead man sent by Taichang Mansion. If he did not do well, he would be pointed out by others. At the same time, his words were mean and contemptuous. No matter how good-tempered Su Ren was
, this time has also reached the edge of outbreak.
Dong Zhongshu and Wen Dang had been watching from the side. If it weren't for these two old men, the official of Taichang Mansion might have been tied up and beaten by Su Ren. Wen Dang had a smile on his face. Su Ren was his disciple, so he could have
As a teacher, he was really happy with the current situation. Dong Zhongshu still had a serious face, and he could see that Su Ren was impatient, but it was never good to criticize his son-in-law in front of outsiders, so Dong Zhongshu also tolerated it.
It took a full day before the officials of Taichang Mansion let Su Ren go. He was sweating all over in the winter, and Su Ren couldn't wait to go back to the back house to take a shower and change clothes. When everything was packed and the sun had set, Su Ren
When Ren was preparing to eat, Sima Xiangru came.
"General Su!" Sima Xiangru was very polite and gave Su Ren a big gift as soon as they met. Su Ren was so surprised that the rice bowl in his hand almost fell to the ground. Sima Xiangru laughed and stood up from the ground without waiting for Su Ren to say anything.
, sat down opposite Su Ren and asked Huang Shisan to get him a pair of bowls and chopsticks: "What, why is General Su looking at the official? But what's wrong with the official's clothes?"
Su Ren shook his head, then nodded: "It's not that you're not dressed appropriately, but why are you acting weird now? You even saluted me?"
Sima Xiangru smiled and said: "With different statuses, the proper etiquette is indispensable."
"What identity?"
Sima Xiangru took the bowls and chopsticks brought by Huang Shisan and began to eat unceremoniously: "The people from Taichang Mansion have just left, right? In a few days you will be a hussar general, and you will be a person below the three princes."
, and the lower official only offers wine as a sacrificial offering, so when he sees you, he will naturally have to give you a big salute!"
"Shit!" Su Ren shouted and stood up.
Sima Xiangru smiled slightly: "Why is the general still so vulgar?"
"Stop your face, or I will drive you away!" Su Ren stood up with a serious look on his face.
"Hahaha..." Sima Xiangru laughed loudly: "Okay, okay! Let's eat. It will get cold in a while. Do you know what I am doing today?"
"We'll talk about business tomorrow. If we're visiting friends and have a long talk all night, that's fine."
Sima Xiangru nodded: "Very good. You haven't gone to my place since you came back. I thought you forgot that you still have this down-and-out friend of mine, so I came here uninvited. If you want to drive me out, do it now."
, so as not to eat an extra bowl of rice from your family."
Su Ren sat down slowly: "Why do you feel that there is resentment in Noda's words? Isn't it because I didn't visit you? Didn't you just come today? Besides, when I was away, I heard that you visited my house frequently.
run!"
"Pfft!" Sima Xiangru spit out a mouthful of rice and coughed again and again: "Brother Su, don't dare to say this nonsense. Coming to your house without you is a serious offense against morals. I have never been here once!"
Su Ren chuckled: "I'm not afraid of you, what are you afraid of? The most annoying thing is you gentlemen. My family is not only composed of women, father-in-law, teachers, Leng Jun and the others are all here. Even if you come, what's the big deal?"
Sima Xiangru sighed: "You, you are still talking nonsense, eat, eat, let's talk slowly after eating."
The supplements and special issues of Dahan Daily were released one after another, which immediately caused a great disturbance in Chang'an and even Dahan. Starting with Dou Ying's article, the long articles that followed were all aimed at starting a war. In particular, the interviews with Li Guang, Wei Qing, and Su Ren caused a stir.
It aroused the interest of many people. There was nothing particularly outstanding about Li Guang and Wei Qing's interviews, but Su Ren's was very different. Especially the words of Su Ren quoted in the report made everyone who read it laugh.
Liu Che read it carefully, pointed at Su Ren's interview and said to Liu Jiqing: "This guy dares to say anything. Look at what nonsense he is talking about. The Huns are just a piece of shit. Am I not a dog? Why not?"
There is this sentence, a million troops crossing the Great Wall, which is scary to hear. The number of soldiers and horses assembled this time is only 300,000. How can there be a million? It is simply nonsense."
Liu Jiqing said nothing, and Su Kai on the side said: "General Su's words are just to cheer up our Han people. General Su's interview is very welcome. Everyone is talking about it in the streets and alleys, and whether it is ordinary people or officials, as long as they watch
After receiving an exclusive interview with General Su, I have no doubts about our great victory this time!"
Liu Che glanced at Su Kai: "It's rare that you finally spoke for Su Ren. I thought you were just a cold person!"
Su Kai quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty will atone for your sins. I just told the truth."
Liu Che waved his hand: "Get up, I don't mean to blame you. You were rescued by Su Ren from Bodi. You followed him to many places. We are brothers even if you are not brothers. If you still dare not speak, I will
I think you are too ruthless and not a normal person. I am very happy that you spoke for Su Ren today. He is the only person I need who does not forget his true nature."
"Thank you, Your Majesty! I am loyal to the Han Dynasty and Your Majesty in this life."
"I know! By the way, what's the progress of the matter I told you?"
Su Kai quickly said: "I have found out that there is indeed a force under General Su. There are about a hundred people, all of them are masters. It is said that they are from Yuanshan, named after Tiangang Disha. The leader is a scar-faced man whose name is
There is no way to test it, I just know that it is called A Xun. Before General Su takes action, he will send these people to check first. There are shadows of these people in Shu County, Lingnan, Mayi, and this time in the Western Regions."
"There are really only more than a hundred people?"
Su Kai nodded and said: "I have found out. It is said that Tiangang and Disha are named after the stars in the sky. Thirty-six Tiangang and seventy-two Disha, a total of 108 people!"
"anything else?"
"Ying Guangji is a remnant of the previous dynasty. He once wanted to kill General Su, but later somehow joined forces with General Su. Now he is the god king on the plateau, commanding the plateau. Thorns is also a remnant of the previous dynasty. He is in a similar situation to Ying Guangji. Now he is
Now they command a group of horse thieves, about 30,000 people. These two people are also in the Western Region now. It is said that they have become the largest armed force in the Western Region. Even the Huns do not dare to underestimate them! The last time the army entered Mayi from the north to encircle them
The Xiongnu Chanyu, it was this thorn that opened the passage for the army!"
Liu Che nodded slightly, stroking the beard that had just grown on his chin and thinking. There was silence in the Xuanshi Palace, not even the sound of breathing. Everyone was quiet. The emperor was thinking, who dares to say anything? The matter of worshiping the general is in front of him.
, as the emperor of the empire, he must consider the loyalty and background of the people he wants to use. (To be continued)