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Chapter 257 The Twin Walls of the Empire, Wei Qing... (for subscription)
Li Guang is hard to seal.

It really is hard to seal.

When Chen Fan talked about Li Guang, in order not to be insulted by those historians, he actually drew his sword and killed himself... Like Chen Fan, all the fans sighed incomparably.

"I now understand why Li Guang is difficult to seal."

"Well, when they were young, Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing didn't like fighting. They always took defense as the main thing. Although Li Guang was awesome, it was useless. But when he met Emperor Wu who liked to fight, Li Guang was old on the one hand. On the other hand, some strategic adjustments can’t keep up with the rhythm.”

"What's even more depressing is that when he finally had the chance to fight Shan Yu, he got lost... Is this God's will?"

Many people thought about the will of God that Li Guang said at the end, but suddenly they didn't know what to say.

sometimes.

Such is the fate of man.

It's not that you are talented and capable, you can be well reused.

just.

While everyone was sighing, many fans said: "That's not right, Brother Fan."

"What's wrong?"

"The general you mentioned just now, Li Guang, is indeed very capable, but his fate is too bad. Let him defend the city, but let him take the initiative to fight, then there is not much chance of winning. In this case, the Western Regions , and who shot it down?"

"Hehe, I have to mention another general here, Wei Qing."

Yes.

If Li Guang didn't meet the right opportunity.

Then.

Wei Qing is a person who is good at seizing opportunities.

When the opportunity came to him, he successfully grasped it.

Not only grasped it, but also took this opportunity to create his legend.

"Wei Qing, is that General Wei Qing?"

"It was him."

"This Wei Qing is much younger than Li Guang, and it is precisely because of his existence that the Han Dynasty was able to expand its territory again and again."

"Hey, it really is the general. Brother Fan, hurry up, we have to listen to Wei Qing."

Li Guang's story is legendary.

But there are some tragedies.

At this time, when it comes to this general who opened up the territory for the Han Dynasty, everyone has already looked forward to it.

"However, when it comes to Wei Qing, I have to talk about Wei Qing's sister, Wei Zifu."

"Wei Zifu?"

"Yes."

Chen Fan nodded.

"Who is Wei Zifu?"

"Maybe everyone is not familiar with Wei Zifu, but she was the second queen of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty."

"Queen Si?"

"It's her."

The records of Wei Zifu in this world are not particularly detailed.

As for why.

It lies in Wei Zifu's identity.

After thinking for a while, Chen Fan said: "Wei Zifu's mother is called Wei Wei. This Wei Wei means the old lady of the Wei family. As for who Wei Wei's husband is, it is not very clear. Wei Wei gave birth to several The sons and daughters are Wei Qing, Wei Zifu, Wei Shaoer, etc. Because the status of Mrs. Wei is very low, and the father does not know who it is, so the status of the children born is even lower."

"When Wei Zifu was young, he was sent to Pingyanghou to learn singing and dancing, and later became Pingyanghou's singer. In the second year of Jianyuan, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, that is, in 139 BC, Liu Che went to Bashang to worship his ancestors. When he came back, he went to visit Eldest sister, Princess Pingyang. Because Princess Pingyang knew that Liu Che had been married for many years but had no children, so Princess Pingyang found some children from good families to dedicate to Liu Che."

"But after Princess Pingyang found these children from a good family, Liu Che didn't like any of them. At this time, the singers of the Hou Mansion came to the hall to sing, and Wei Zifu was among them. Emperor Wu immediately took a fancy to Wei Zifu. Then, Emperor Wu got up to change clothes, and Wei Zifu went to wait on him, and got the first luck in Shangyi's Xuan car. After returning to the banquet, Emperor Wu was very happy and gave Princess Pingyang a golden daughter. Princess Pingyang therefore asked Zifu to be sent to the In the palace, Emperor Wu readily agreed. When they were leaving and boarded the car, Princess Pingyang stroked Wei Zifu's back and said, "Let's go, eat well in the palace, and work hard for yourself. If you become rich in the future, don't forget my recommendation." achievement."

Wei Zifu has just started speaking.

However, when it comes to Xuan Che, a group of fans keep asking: "Brother Fan, Brother Fan, what does Xuan Che's first luck mean?"

"I went to..."

Chen Fan burst into tears: "You guys think for yourself, I don't know."

"Does it mean the car shakes?"

"Don't be so obscene, okay?"

Chen Fan raised his middle finger towards everyone.

Then he said: "It's just that although Wei Zifu was lucky, the Wei Zifu who received the palace was not lucky again for a year. In the second year, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty chose the old, weak and other useless palaces in the palace. The man was released from the palace, and Wei Zifu was able to see the emperor, crying and begging Emperor Wu to release her from the palace and go home. Emperor Wu loved Wei Zifu and was lucky enough to be with her again, so Wei Zifu became pregnant. Emperor Wu of the Han respected her It’s getting better day by day.”

"It's just that Wei Zifu was favored, but it aroused Empress Chen's jealousy. Since entering the palace, Empress Chen has never had a child. Empress Chen, who couldn't ask for a child, used witchcraft to curse Wei Zi. Husband, I don’t want to be discovered. In the end, Empress Chen was deposed. The next year, Wei Zifu gave birth to Liu Che’s first prince. Liu Che was very happy, and in the spring of the first year of Yuanshuo, he officially canonized Wei Zifu as empress , that is, Queen Si."

The story of Wei Zifu is told a little bit.

Everyone also understood why Wei Liaofu didn't have too many historical materials related to her.

Even if there is.

It is also some content after becoming a queen.

In fact.

It is precisely because of Wei Zifu's humble background that he had nothing to write about before.

Even if it is written, it will add a scandal to Wei Zifu.

Rather than that, it is better not to write.

"Brother Fan, in other words, Wei Qing is Wei Zifu's younger brother?"

"Yes."

Chen Fan nodded: "Wei Qing is exactly Wei Zifu's younger brother, but Wei Qing and Wei Zifu are just younger brothers of the same mother, they have different fathers."

"Then who is Wei Qing's father?"

"Wei Qing's father is called Zheng Ji."

"Why is it Zheng Ji?"

"Don't ask such detailed questions about adults."

Chen Fan rolled his eyes, but still explained: "It turned out that Wei Qing had an affair with a man named Zheng Ji when she was working in Pingyang Hou's house, and then gave birth to Wei Qing. In other words, Wei Qing was actually an illegitimate child. But because Aunt Wei's status is very low, she couldn't support so many children, so Wei Qing was sent to her biological father Zheng Ji when she was a child."

"But Zheng Ji didn't attach much importance to Wei Qing, and some of Zheng Ji's sons didn't regard Wei Qing as his brother at all. Not only did they not treat him as a brother, but they treated Wei Qing like a servant. After Wei Qingnian grew up a little, Wei Qing went back to his mother, Wei Yu. But at this time, Wei Zifu had not been favored by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, so the status of everyone in the Wei family was very low. For this reason, Wei Qing So I became Princess Pingyang's riding slave."

"It wasn't until Wei Zifu was blessed by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and gave birth to a child for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty that Wei Qing's identity changed. Because Emperor Wu of the Han favored Wei Zifu very much, Emperor Wuhan also promoted Wei Qing and appointed him as the Doctor of the Taizhong. Although Wei Qing entered the imperial court through the relationship of his sister Wei Zifu, Wei Qing is very talented. During the 10 years as a doctor of the Taizhong, Wei Qing was deeply trusted by Emperor Wu."

Historically, the power of foreign relatives has not ended well for the entire imperial court.

but.

There are exceptions.

Such as Wei Qing.

Wei Qing is a relative.

But Wei Qing knew this very well. During the ten years since he was appointed as the Taizhong doctor, Wei Qing was very low-key.

"After the rule of Wen Jing, the strength of the entire Han Dynasty has been greatly improved. After Zhang Qian returned from his mission to the Western Regions, he suddenly opened the vision of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. He no longer wants to follow the previous defensive strategy of Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing , he began to want to take the initiative to attack the Huns. In 130 BC, the Huns invaded Shanggu. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty personally dispatched and divided four armies to prepare to attack the Huns. Among them, Wei Qing was appointed as the general of chariots and cavalry. Together with Wei Qing , as well as Li Guang, Gongsun He, and Gongsun Ao. Among the four groups, each led 1 light cavalry. As a result, Gongsun He returned without success. Gongsun Ao and Li Guangda were defeated. Especially Li Guang, the entire army directly Annihilated, even Li Guang was captured, and finally escaped. But in this battle, Wei Qing came back with a big victory."

"This battle is also called the Battle of Dragon City. Although the other three parties in the Battle of Dragon City did not make much contribution, and even two teams lost very badly, it is generally not worthwhile. But among them, Wei Qing The first battle was the first victory against the Xiongnu since the beginning of the Han Dynasty. In order to commend Wei Qing for his first victory, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty made Wei Qing the Marquis of Guannei during the Battle of Longcheng. So far, Wei Qing has become famous far and wide."

Compared with Li Guang.

In terms of luck, Wei Qing is really, really good.

Li Guang has never been a Marquis in his life.

As for Wei Qing, he was named Marquis in World War I.

It can be said.

Wei Qing became a marquis in the first battle, and immediately stimulated everyone.

"It's too awesome to be a Marquis in the First World War."

"No way, on the one hand, I have strong ability, and on the other hand, I am too lucky."

"Well, this is the first victory of the Han Dynasty against the Xiongnu. Let alone a big victory, even a small victory is extremely exciting for the Han Dynasty."

It's like playing football.

When the national football team meets Japanese and South Korean football, it is normal to lose, and it is also very normal to lose.

But if you win...

His meowing can be said to be universal celebration, an incredible existence.

"In fact, what Wang Changling wrote only made the Flying General of Dragon City stay, and did not teach Huma to go to Yinshan... The Flying General of Dragon City here refers to Li Guang on the one hand, and Wei Qing on the other. In other words, this poem Inside is the combination of Wei Qing and Li Guang."

As for why.

Because of the Battle of Dragon City, Li Guang lost all his underwear. When it comes to Dragon City, if you talk about Li Guang's military achievements, then there is really nothing to say.

But nonetheless.

After all, Wei Qing was young, even if he won the first victory in the battle of Dragon City, his reputation is still not as good as that of parachutist Li Guang.

Therefore, this poem by Wang Changling should refer to Wei Qing and Li Guang, not to Li Guang alone.

"But if we say that Wei Qing only has a record of becoming a marquis in the first battle, then he is not Wei Qing."

Chen Fan continued: "In the second year of Yuanshuo, the Xiongnu invaded Shanggu and Yuyang on a large scale. They first broke through Liaoxi, killed the prefect of Liaoxi, and then defeated Yuyang guard Han Anguo, plundering more than 2000 people. Emperor Wu sent Wei Qing to lead an army to attack the Xiongnu. The entrenched Henan land adopted the tactics of "roundabout and side attack", went westward to the rear of the Xiongnu army, quickly captured Gaoque, and cut off the connection between the Xiongnu Aries King and Loufan King stationed in Henan and the Shanyu royal court.

Afterwards, Wei Qing led fine cavalry again, flying troops southward to the west of Longxian County, forming a siege to King Aries and King Loufan.The Han army captured thousands of Huns alive, seized millions of livestock, and controlled the Hetao area.In view of the fertile water and grass in this area and the dangerous situation, Emperor Wu built Shuofang City here, set up Shuofang County and Wuyuan County, moved 10 people from the inland to settle in the two places, and restored the frontier fortress and defense along the river built by Meng Tian in Qin Dynasty. fortifications.The contribution of this battle is really too great, not only Wei Qing was once again granted the title of Marquis, but also the subordinates who followed Wei Qing, Su Jian and Zhang Cigong, were also given the titles of Marquis of Pingling and Marquis of Antou. "

It's just that the fans here are a little puzzled: "Brother Fan, is the contribution of this battle really so great?"

During the First World War, three people were appointed as marquises, which had never happened in the Han Dynasty.

Then you have to think about Li Guang again, then you will be even more depressed.

Li Guang will never be granted the title of Marquis in his whole life.

result.

Look now, Nima.

In the first battle, Wei Qing was awarded the title of Marquis in the first battle, but he will fight again later, and he will also bring a group of friends to the title of Marquis.

Compare this.

It's no wonder that Li Guangwei's being a Marquis has become a pain in his life.

I really can't afford to lose this person.

"Of course it's big."

Chen Fan nodded and said, "It's not a matter of conferring titles on a whim. Although Li Guang was famous before, he also made meritorious deeds in defending the city. But he didn't really kill many Xiongnu, so even if Emperor Wu of the Han wanted to give Li Guang He was granted the title of Marquis, but he could not be given the title because of his lack of military merit. If he was forced to seal it, it would definitely cause dissatisfaction among the other generals inside. Therefore, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty would not give Li Guang the title of Marquis. However, the Hetao area recovered by Wei Qing in this battle , its status is too important, too important."

While explaining, Chen Fan took out a map: "The Hetao area is the area near the Yellow River, which is the area of ​​the Yellow River. The north of the Hetao area is the world of nomads, and the south of the Hetao area is the farming civilization. In fact, the battle between the Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu was farming civilization versus nomadic civilization. During the Qin Dynasty, the Qin Dynasty sent 30 troops to drive the Huns out of Hetao. But then the Qin Dynasty collapsed, the world was in chaos, and Hetao was lost by the Huns People occupy it. And once the Huns occupy this area, then they can completely rely on the Hetao to threaten the whole Chang'an."

Then, Chen Fan talked about the characteristics of the Hetao area.

The terrain here is flat and the crops are abundant.

Once this place is occupied, it is tantamount to setting up a granary for the Huns.

Originally, the Huns fought fiercely, but now they are given food?

Which court can stand it.

"That is to say, if the Huns were not driven out of Hetao, the Han Dynasty would be in danger for a day. Because Chang'an is under the Hetao Plain, as long as the Huns rushed, they could immediately hit Chang'an. Not only that, if the Huns were not driven If people are driven out of Hetao, then it will be impossible for the Han Dynasty to include the Western Regions into its own territory."

The reason is also very simple.

Your lair is not stable, how can you still go and beat others?

Why Wei Qing contributed so much to this battle is that because of this battle, the Han Dynasty was no longer threatened by the Huns.Not only was he not threatened by him, on the contrary, the Han Dynasty could attack the Huns at any time.It was precisely because of the great contribution to this battle that not only Wei Qing was granted the title of Marquis again, but also his subordinates were also given the title of Marquis.Of course, there are also factors of his sister Wei Zifu in it.But the most important thing is that this battle was played so beautifully.Even if Wei Qing had a sister who was active next to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, no one else dared to say no to such military achievements.

If you are capable, you can reach Wei Qing's level.

"But it's not over yet."

Wei Qing's contribution, for the entire Han Dynasty, basically few can compare.

Only his nephew can be compared.

of course.

As for Wei Qing's nephew, Chen Fan naturally wouldn't talk about it now.

Now we are still talking about Wei Qing.

"Because Wei Qing regained the Hetao area, three years later, Emperor Wu of the Han took the initiative to attack the Xiongnu. Wei Qing led 3 cavalry and attacked here at Gaoque. Although the Xiongnu Youxian King knew that the Han Dynasty had launched an attack on him However, King Youxian believed that it was impossible for the Han army to reach the place where they were. As for the reason, it was mentioned earlier. Once you leave the Yumen Pass and the Hetao area, you will see a vast grassland. However, the Xiongnu are nomadic people, and their barracks are not Fixed, they will leave at any time. Even if the Han army can send troops, they may not be able to find them. Of course, before the Han Dynasty, it was the same in all dynasties. Even the Qin Dynasty, after driving the Huns out of Hetao, they will not go again North. If you continue to go north, not only will you not be able to win, but you will also get lost. Yes, why Li Guang lost his way... is because he is too unfamiliar with the place."

"But this time, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty made up his mind, but Wei Qing adopted the method of using Hu to control the Hu. He let the Hu people serve as guides and rode all the way to attack. When the Right Wise King was still asleep, Wei Qing led his troops to the battle. The panicked King Youxian took a concubine and left his troops to flee in a panic. In this campaign, the Han army beheaded more than 160 people, captured [-] people, and captured more than [-] people from the Xiongnu Xiaowang, more than [-] other nobles, and livestock Millions, this is the first time in the history of the Han-Hungarian War that the Xiongnu's entire army collapsed in a large corps battle."

When it comes to this, all the fans are already boiling.

"The entire army of the Huns collapsed, fuck it, this is too powerful."

"Historically, there were few times when the Han army was able to win battles against the Huns. This time, even King Youxian was almost wiped out."

"This is the majesty and might of a great man."

Let's talk about force.

In the past dynasties, the Han Dynasty ranked second, so no one ranked first.

Although the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, all the princes were also very powerful.

But this awesomeness didn't really fight the Huns.

In other words, they never really defeated the Huns.

The most is to drive the Huns out of Hetao.

Then the Xiongnu fled, and all the princes in the Warring States Period could not catch up.

Not only can't catch up.

instead.

Later, I was afraid that the Huns would come again, and built a series of defensive measures such as the Great Wall in the Hetao area.

This basically can be said.

If they really wanted to fight, it would be very difficult for the Han to defeat the Huns.

But now.

Wei Qing not only drove the Huns out of the Hetao area, but also went further north, annihilating King Youxian's troops in one fell swoop.

This achievement can be said to have been achieved by no one in the Han Dynasty since ancient times.

"So this battle is also the most commended by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty."

Chen Fan also nodded, and said: "The surprise attack on Gaoque shocked the Han Dynasty and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. He never thought that Wei Qing could achieve such great achievements. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty never thought that we Han people could still Beat the Huns to the ground. Of course, this battle also caused a sensation in the whole country. In the midst of great joy, Emperor Wu of the Han named Wei Qing a general. Not only that, because this victory was too important. For this reason, Emperor Wu of the Han also The three sons of Wei Qing were also enshrined as Liehou. In addition, Gongsun Ao, Han Shuo, Gongsun He, Li Cai, Li Shuo, Zhao Buyu, Gongsun Rongnu, Li Ju, Li Xi, and Dou who fought with Wei Qing Ruyi...all of them are enshrined!!!"

(End of this chapter)