My father is Emperor Wu of Han, how can I be different from him?

Chapter 17: Big Detour

Leading an army at the age of nineteen, this is a shocking record throughout history. Liu Ju had to free up one hand.

Holding the reins in his right hand, he raised his thumb with his left hand and praised, "Cousin, you are awesome!"

"Hahahaha!"

Seeing Liu Ju's behavior, Huo Qubing laughed heartily.

As the saying goes, if you don't return to your hometown when you are rich and powerful, it is like walking in fine clothes at night. Although Huo Qubing had the calm demeanor of a famous general, he was not a man in his forties or fifties after all.

He has his own true character.

However, he disdained to show off with people who were less capable than himself, and as for the person who was more capable than himself... Huo Qubing thought that there was only one person, his uncle Wei Qing.

Of course you can't be unruly in front of your elders.

After comparing them, if I want to satisfy my dream of returning home with wealth and honor, it turns out that only my little cousin is suitable.

The relationship is close and the seniority is low.

perfect!

Liu Ju was also very considerate, praising and making gestures, maximizing the emotional value.

During this time, I was trembling on the horse's back, feeling a bit embarrassed...

After sitting firmly again, Liu Ju asked again: "Is your Majesty prepared to fight a single battle in Hexi this time?"

The whole military operation had begun several months ago, and the emperor's determination could be guessed just from the time and emphasis put into the preparations.

"Correct!"

Huo Qubing nodded and explained: "The timing of this expedition is special, the opportunity is fleeting, we must fight quickly and decisively!"

"If you follow my strategy, you can definitely win in one battle, but..."

Halfway through the conversation.

He suddenly changed from his previous heroic attitude and became angry and frustrated.

After thinking about it, Huo Qubing realized that his cousin was the crown prince and would not reveal any secrets, so he continued, "Your Majesty has appointed me as the commander-in-chief, but he does not want to use my marching strategy!"

"How to win?"

Liu Ju could see that his cousin was grumbling, so he responded, "Is there something hidden?"

Upon hearing this, Huo Qubing whipped his horse whip.

Snapped!
The whip exploded in the air, pouring out the anger of Champion Hou these days, "What's the secret? It's just a bunch of old veterans who are sticking to the old ways!"

When we march into Hexi, it has been decided who will fight.

But there is no consensus on how to fight.

The reason was that Huo Qubing insisted on his own route of sending troops, but none of the important officials in the court supported him.

What's more, we firmly oppose it!

"My uncle doesn't support me either?" Liu Ju shook his ankles on horseback, but couldn't find any leverage, so he gave up and asked Huo Qubing again.

"uncle……"

Huo Qubing hesitated for a moment and said helplessly: "My strategy is not convenient for my uncle to support too much."

Liu Ju quickly realized that the controversy was too big and Wei Qing was concerned about his relationship with Huo Qubing and could not say too much.

Avoiding suspicion.

Hey, then Liu Ju was puzzled, "Cousin, is your route of advance so unpopular?"

It would have been fine if he hadn't mentioned it, but as soon as Huo Qubing was mentioned, he got angry and said angrily, "Those old guys are timid. They are not capable themselves, yet they still question me?!"

"Even though I issued a military order, they still wouldn't let go!"

"It's just too much!"

Liu Ju did not understand military tactics, so Huo Qubing did not explain it in detail, but only briefly introduced his own strategy for sending troops.

It can be summed up in six words: surprise attack and major detour!
The Hexi Corridor is long and narrow, with mountains on the south and desert on the north, and only one road in the middle.

Huo Qubing suggested that they attack thousands of miles from the northern desert, penetrate into the western part of the Hexi Corridor, and directly strike into the heart of the Xiongnu!
"Your Majesty was somewhat tempted by this plan, but when he was threatened by those old guys, he immediately hesitated!" When saying this, Marquis Guanjun was extremely angry.

"After half a month of discussion, no one in the whole court supports me!"

"They are just rats. I am ashamed to be associated with them!"

Liu Ju, who had listened to the entire incident, now had a very interesting expression on his face.

Putting aside some of Huo Qubing's angry words, he is just a young man after all. How can he be called a young man if he is not full of anger?

Just state the facts.

A thousand-mile raid to attack the heartland of the Xiongnu in Hexi!
Before Huo Qubing mentioned this strategy, Liu Ju was still confused. But as soon as he said it, Liu Ju's impression immediately became clear.

The Hexi Corridor was conquered by Huo Qubing!

Liu Ju did not know the details of the war, but he had heard of one aspect of it a long time ago.

Which link?
The final victory!
After the victory, Guanjun Hou invited the soldiers of the three armies to drink together to celebrate the victory! Immediately, the Hexi Corridor had a new place name belonging to the Han Dynasty:

Jiuquan. Whether this name, which has been passed down to later generations, originated from Huo Qubing is not debated, but Liu Ju used it to recall the full picture of the major historical event.

Battle of Hexi.

It’s totally Huo Qubing’s personal show!

Now that we know the result, looking back, it is absolutely correct to trust Huo Qubing in the Battle of Hexi.

But now the ministers in the court oppose Huo Qubing's strategy?
Thinking of this, Liu Ju suddenly had an absurd idea, 'Did the butterfly effect affect the battle in Hexi?'

'No way? '

This thought only flashed through Liu Ju's mind, because his attention was soon attracted by another thing.

Just as his face was changing color, a eunuch came quickly from outside the stables and shouted in a sharp voice: "Marquis Guanjun, His Majesty has summoned you. It's time to discuss matters!"

When Huo Qubing heard this, he knew that he would have to argue with others again, and he immediately became annoyed.

"Cousin, please go now. We can practice again another day."

"……Row."

After Huo Qubing left.

Next to the stables.

Liu Ju found a groom to feed water and comb the black horse's hair. As expected of a Huns' horse, the horse was tall and strong, a head taller than the royal horse in the stable.

This type of horse is not a breed from the grasslands. It is estimated that it comes from the west, west of the Western Regions, where there are Ferghana horses...

My thoughts are flying around randomly.

Somehow, Liu Ju thought of Huo Qubing's words again. No one in the court supported him.

The ridiculous thought from before came to my mind again.

Liu Ju couldn't help but think: "Should I get involved, get involved, and put things right?"

These days, Liu Ju didn't take the initiative to do much unless it involved his own interests.

For example, recruiting Su Wu.

For example, he exchanged what he had with Dongfang Shuo.

Liu Ju always had a sense of urgency, which made him unconsciously arm himself and enhance his own strength.

But at the same time.

There was also a faint sense of oppression that seemed to linger around, making Liu Ju always adhere to the principle of "mind your own business!"
Whether it is urgency or oppression.

Liu Ju knew clearly that it all came from his father, the emperor - Liu Che!
As the saying goes, misfortune often brings blessings, and blessings often bring misfortune. Liu Ju enjoyed the convenience brought by his status, but he had to bear the backlash in the future.

His uncle Wei Qing was a high-ranking official, and his cousin Huo Qubing was a famous military officer.

But where is this?

They will become even more prominent in the future, and their former students, former officials, and former subordinates will be spread all over the court and the country!

That was the time when Crown Prince Liu Ju was at his peak.

At that time, the backlash will come...

And this result is unavoidable.

Wei Qing wanted to fight all the way to the Xiongnu Chanyu's court, and he would defeat heaven, earth, and air in one second. Could he be stopped? Huo Qubing wanted to seal the Wolf's Lair and chase the Xiongnu into the vast sea. Could he be stopped?

Liu Ju will not and cannot stop it!

No one can stop their rise!

Then.

When the words "Weihuo Group" appeared, should the emperor be alert? Is the lonely man just a joke?
Not clear, don’t know, don’t understand.

Liu Ju did not guess about the vague things. He just urged himself to do something.

It would be fine if I could have a real fight with my father in Chang'an City in the future, or if the father was kind and the son was filial, and the succession was smooth.

at the moment.

Be down-to-earth and do things first...

Huo Qubing knew better than anyone how he felt about Liu Ju.

Thinking in this way, there is no reason to hesitate. Even if there is no benefit and without considering the butterfly effect, Liu Ju has to get involved.

To put it bluntly, "No one supports the champion? No one comes, so I come alone!"

There are also some high-sounding excuses.

In the past, Liu Ju once said to Lady Ling, there is more to the world than just the petty intrigues in front of you, so the prince should do something honorable today and show her!

although.

She can't see it...

(End of this chapter)