Jianzhang Palace, which was the place where the emperors of the Han Dynasty discussed politics.White walls and black tiles, palace walls and pavilions, there are also different halls and temples in the palace, the front hall of Jianzhang Palace, dozens of ministers dressed in court clothes, are standing on both sides of the main hall at the moment, it seems that they are discussing something.Although Huo Guang's condition has not improved much, it is still no problem in the court at the moment, he has not been in the court for several days, and I don't know if anything has happened in the court these days.Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty, Liu Xun, sat on the dragon chair in the middle, with a dignified expression and a solemn face.Zheng Ji, Su Wu, Chang Hui and other ministers stood behind Huo Guang, and of course there were other ministers."
After several major battles this year, the strength of both Han and Hungary has been depleted, and although our Han has not achieved substantial victories in several major wars, the losses should not be serious."
Chang Hui said.In recent years, the Han Dynasty has united with the Western Regions to attack the Xiongnu, and traveled long distances, which requires a large amount of expenditure from the war horses and weapons alone, not to mention the logistics baggage.I don't know if Chang Tinghou has calculated how much it costs to fight a war and how many years of hard work it takes for the people. ”Behind him, an elderly man stood in the middle of the main hall."
Lord Yang" could hear that there seemed to be sarcasm in the other party's words, and Chang Hui was about to fight back, Su Wula pulled his sleeve, and Chang Hui didn't speak."
As the saying goes, one will succeed and ten thousand bones will wither, and we have fought several big battles in the past two years, but we have not taken much advantage, but have spent countless national and people's wealth."
Lord Yang said again."
Lord Yang, some battles have to be fought, can it be that the Huns have killed my Han and the princess Liu Xie worry, and that Wusun, a state in the Western Regions that we have been operating for many years, fell into the hands of the Huns, and don't care, is it possible that the Huns attacked my Yanmen Pass, and saw that the people were in distress, and the court could ignore Yu Zhong" Huo Guang coughed twice and said to Lord Yang."
What Da Sima said is extremely true, the minister is just worried about the emptiness of the treasury and the hard work of the people" Lord Yang seemed to bow his head a little timidly, wanting to say anything but not daring to say it.Liu Xun sat on the dragon chair and didn't say a word, just quietly watched everything that happened in the court."
Several major wars will cause losses to each country, and as for who has more serious losses, it depends on the national strength.Although the competition between major powers has played a great role in the struggle for armed forces, the most important thing is the competition in comprehensive national strength. ”Su Wu pondered for a moment and stood up.After all, the comprehensive national strength of the Xiongnu is not as good as that of the Han Dynasty, so he has to rely on plundering from neighboring countries every year to obtain materials to support the lives of the people at home.The total population of the Xiongnu was too low, and it can be said that it was sparsely populated, which was the complete opposite of the large population of the Han Dynasty.In the past two years, the Xiongnu have suffered countless casualties due to natural disasters alone, and the war has consumed the Xiongnu population extremely quickly. ”Su Wu talked eloquently in front of everyone, and no one knew the Xiongnu better than him.Here, when discussing the relationship between the Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu, perhaps only he has the most right to speak.Although the adults have been in the Xiongnu for many years, Huo Guang still wants to say that the Xiongnu have developed strong since then, and the relationship with the Han Dynasty has always been in a situation where they are strong and weak.It can be said that it has been through hundreds of years of accumulation and the dedication of many people to reverse this situation.From Han Gaozu to Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty, we sent a total of more than ten princesses, many of whom died in a foreign land after only a few years.The gold and silver treasures sent were innumerable. ”Huo Guang looked around the hall and looked at Liu Xun again."
Without the economic and military accumulation from Gaozu to Emperor Wu, and without years of humble and pro-policy policies, it would have been very difficult to turn the situation around.That is, it took us so many years to barely make a draw with the Xiongnu, and now, talking about the decline of the Xiongnu, the comprehensive national strength of the Han Dynasty is better than its superior, is it too early" Huo Guang continued.Huo Guang glanced at the audience as he spoke, and then stayed on Liu Xun who was sitting on the dragon chair.Liu Xun nodded respectfully, and seemed to agree with Huo Guang's statement."
What Da Sima said is reasonable, but what Lord Su Wu said is also reasonable, I have been in the Xiongnu with Lord Su for many years, and I have some understanding of the strength of the Xiongnu and the Han Dynasty."
Chang Hui pondered and said."
According to Weichen, at the moment, I don't know enough about the strength of other countries, so it's better to brake quietly and see how the other party reacts."
Zheng Ji was silent for a long time, and suddenly a sentence came out.Liu Xun listened to their words quietly, and opened his mouth to say: "In my opinion, it is better to strike first than to brake quietly. ”He turned his head to look at Huo Guang and said, "Da Sima, I thought that we could send someone to spy on the intelligence of the Xiongnu first."
I don't know what Da Sima thinks" Huo Guang's eyes lit up and said: "What Your Majesty said is reasonable, and it should be so." ”"It's just, who to send and how to go," Chang Hui asked puzzled.The crowd fell silent for a moment.Going deep into the Xiongnu to spy on the enemy's situation is not something that can be done casually, this person must be inconspicuous, but also super capable, and more importantly, finally the Han family.But where to find such a person now, and how to let him go" The Xiongnu has always been a big problem for my Han Dynasty, and it is not easy to deal with him if he can't get rid of it, and it is not easy to deal with the relationship with him. ”A white-bearded old man on the field said."
The Xiongnu have long controlled the Western Regions and harassed our Han border passes.In order to put an end to the trouble of the Xiongnu, it is very important to establish a good relationship with the Western Regions, open up the Western Regions in the northwest to encircle the Xiongnu, and build the Great Wall in the north and northeast to fight against the Xiongnu, which may be what we need to do at present. ”Another young man in court clothes on the field said."
Any national strategy is based on the economy, whether it is to open up the Western Regions or build the Great Wall, it needs money."
Lord Yang complained."
It's a two-pronged approach."
The young man who was refuted by Lord Yang said."
If you want to connect the Western Regions, the Che Shi is very important, he straddles between Wusun and the Han Dynasty, blocking the communication between the Han Dynasty and Wusun, Loulan and other countries.In the past, it was okay, the Han envoys went to Wusun through the Cheshi, trekking along the way, the Cheshi King was still able to treat it with courtesy, after the Xiongnu reoccupied the Cheshi in these years, we were very troublesome with Wusun and the countries of the Western Regions. ”Chang Hui said with a little worry, he went to the Western Regions, and he had been in the Xiongnu for many years, so he still knew a lot about these situations."
What General Chang said is extremely true, if you want to open up the Western Regions, I am afraid that the dispute with the Xiongnu Cheshi State is necessary."
Zheng Jidao, who had been in exile in the Western Regions for many years with Chang Hui and exiled to the Western Regions for many years, had stayed in the Xiongnu for a long time after being captured by the Xiongnu, and had a lot of knowledge about the situation in the Western Regions and the Xiongnu, and at this moment he put forward the finishing touch."
It seems that the Han Dynasty is going to fight a tough battle."
Lord Yang's face was full of wrinkles, and he shook his head helplessly."
The affairs of the country are both civil and military, and adults don't have to be discouraged."
Liu Xun looked at Lord Yang and comforted."
Che Shiguo is indeed an obstacle on the road to the Western Regions of the Great Han, but for now, it remains to be seen whether it will be taken down.Don't act rashly. ”Liu Xun continued, as if he remembered something, he looked at Huo Guangdao as if asking: "What does Da Sima think" Huo Guangzheng looked up at Liu Xun in deep thought, and said, "What Your Majesty said is extremely true.The minister thought that he could send people to Tuntian in the Western Regions first, and gradually increase the strength of Tuntian, and when the time was ripe, it would not be too late to attack the Che Division. ”Huo Guang covered his mouth and coughed twice."
Zheng Ji, you have been in the Western Regions for many years, and you have experience in Tuntian, how about shooting your Tuntian plow" Huo Guang finished speaking, but he didn't know that a cold light was shooting at him behind him.When Huo Guang said this, Liu Xun's eyes were a little unhappy in the depths, but he seemed to be a little afraid of something, and tried his best to hide it, smiling slightly and not speaking."
Zheng Ji, you are the waiter, go to the ditch plow immediately."
Huo Guang said to Zheng Ji.Zheng Ji bowed down and said, "The minister obeys the order." ”Liu Xun's eyes darkened, in this court, who is the minister and who is the king between him and Huo Guang, but the gloom was quickly hidden.Some people seemed to be a little unbearable, only to see an elder stand up, this is Emperor Xuan's father-in-law Ping'en Marquis Xu Guanghan, only to hear him say: "Da Sima, Your Majesty has already performed the gift of a weak crown, you and I are Your Majesty's father-in-law, Da Sima is seriously ill and does not return to your Majesty, Da Sima is also good at home to recuperate." ”Huo Guang was stunned for a moment, but he didn't know that Xu Guanghan was so rude that he would talk to him like this, but after thinking about it carefully, the emperor still didn't say anything.When Liu Xun heard that Xu Guanghan was so abrupt, he actually raised this matter in the main hall, and he was uneasy in his heart, and when he saw that no one spoke below, he knew that there were many people from Huo Guang in the court, and the fear in his chest deepened again.Everyone listened to Xu Laohan's words, and they all held their breath at the moment and didn't dare to speak.Who doesn't know that Huo Guangquan leaned towards the government and the opposition and served the four dynasties, even if Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty Liu Xun was Huo Guang on the throne with one hand.But the emperor is the emperor after all, and the courtiers are the courtiers after all, so how can there be power and government affairs in the hands of the ministers without going through the emperor.Although Huo Guang was polite to Liu Xun and reported major events, he basically had to go through Huo Guang's will to make a decision, and without his nod, Emperor Xuan of Han couldn't even adjust half of the people.Because most of the people in important positions are Huo Guang's people."
Ping Enhou's words are wrong, Da Sima Li served the four dynasties, Liu Xun has just ascended the throne, and many things need Da Sima's help."
Liu Xun finally broke the silence in the hall and said with a smile.When he smiled, everyone was relieved, even Huo Guang himself.But who knows what Liu Xun was thinking in his heart Xu Guanghan heard Liu Xun say this, and what he wanted to say was forced back, and he didn't have to say anything at the moment, so he had to shut up and retreat very unhappily.Huo Guang saw that Xu Guanghan was Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty's father-in-law, so he just thought he was talking nonsense, and he didn't care.He thought that his indifference had buried a lot of bad luck for the Huo family in the future.The court meeting lasted for a long time, and finally adjourned near evening, and the ministers walked out of the hall one by one.Outside Jianzhang Palace, the sun set on the west mountain, Huo Guang walked out of the hall with the support of his subordinate Huo Yun, and looked up at the sunset that was about to fall, I don't know why he had a faint sense of uneasiness in his heart at this moment, but he didn't know where this uneasiness came from.coughed twice, and walked down the hall step by step with Huo Yun's support.aa2705221: