Straight man of steel

Chapter 448
Six days later, Zhang Palace was built in Chang'an City.

"Report! An urgent battle report for eight hundred miles in the surrendered city!!!"

Shouting, a cavalryman rushed into Jianzhang Palace with a document in his hand.

Frontier battle report, no one dares to stop it.

There is no need to even be scrutinized at the palace gate.

"Your Majesty, General Wei sent someone to send a report on the first battle of Fuyangju Mountain."

The servant of the Huangmen stood in front of Liu Che and said respectfully.

"Bring him in!"

Liu Che was a little excited. He didn't know the outcome of the battle, and normal news was still on the way.

It took only three or four days for this battle to come to an end.

"The villain pays homage to His Majesty."

Although the cavalrymen who delivered the battle report were exhausted, they still showed their best energy when they saw Liu Che.

"Get up. Did you take the battle report General Wei sent you with you?"

"It's here with the villain."

The cavalry handed the bamboo tube held in his hand to the servant of the Huangmen.

Liu Che took the document and immediately ordered.

"Send someone to take this little brother to have a good rest, and prepare wine and food to serve him."

"Here."

Seeing that there was no panic on the cavalryman's face, Liu Che knew that the battle in northern Xinjiang had not disappointed him.

I just don’t know whether Zhang Yuan accomplished this feat with [-] cavalry, or whether [-] cavalry led by Gongsun He arrived.

Liu Che opened the bamboo tube and took out the documents inside.

The more I looked, the more I couldn't suppress the joy on my face.

In the document, Zhang Yuan briefly described the situation of the war.

The 20 cavalry of the Xiongnu lost 12 in battle, and King Xiutu of the Huns was captured. He confiscated 50 cattle and sheep, and [-] horses.

The [-] cavalry of the Han army lost [-] in battle, and they won a complete victory.

King Hunxie of the Huns expressed his intention to join the Han.

When Liu Che saw this, he was not only pleasantly surprised.

If King Hunxie was able to surrender, then only the Xiongnu Da Shanyu's tribe would be left.

Those people can't threaten the big man at all.

Next, Zhang Yuan said that he would take the remaining [-] cavalry back to Chang'an to rest.

However, the [-] infantry organized by Chariot General Gongsun He had already arrived at the Surrendered City, and the battle here was over.

It was suggested that Liu Che transfer Gongsun He's [-] troops to Dandang City to force the Huns to retreat northward.

Now it is autumn, and winter is coming soon, the Han army is not fit to fight again.

Liu Che is seriously considering Zhang Yuan's opinions.

Just like what Zhang Yuan said, if Gongsun He's [-] troops choose to return to Chang'an at this time, the food and grass spent on the way will be useless.

The war in Yuyang County is likely to continue, and Yuyang County will become a gold-eating beast.

Or the kind that just can't get in.

Because Wei Qing had no way to defeat the generals with one blow, he could not obtain supplies from the generals, which was fatal.

Apart from casualties, the two sides have no other value embodiment.

Such a war would be meaningless.

Liu Che simply analyzed the current situation and believed that Zhang Yuan was right.

The more than 30 cattle and more than [-] sheep that Zhang Yuan acquired this time are of extraordinary significance to the big man.

In the desert, the Huns only had food for cattle and sheep, and they needed their fur to make clothes.

But in Dahan, the fur of cattle and sheep is not used to make clothes for ordinary people. These animal skins can be made into tough leather armor.

Cows are not used for eating, but for plowing the land.

If every household has cattle, the efficiency of farming can be increased by at least three times.

What the people of the Han Dynasty lacked was not arable land, but cattle that could be used to open up wasteland and plow the land.

Although the Quyuanli can be used to plow the fields, it is still very laborious to actually reclaim the wasteland by manpower alone.

Earlier, Tian Fu begged for Dou Ying's arable land because the land was fertile and the soil was loose.

The big man may need to digest the fruits of this victory.

The 50 cattle and sheep benefited more than one million people.

And the benefits to the country are also obvious.

Farming cattle will definitely not be used by the common people for free, and farming cattle must be rented out.

It's just that the money for renting cattle is definitely much lower than the extra income of the common people. In the farming society, cattle are worth more than people, so it's not a joke.

It is estimated that the sheep will be sold directly to the people, so that the people can obtain actual benefits.

Dahan will not have ordinary people who are willing to eat sheep and cattle. They raise sheep to breed and then sell them to the rich.

Liu Che soon had a plan in his mind, returned to the desk, took out a piece of paper and began to write on it with a brush.

After writing one letter, I put it in a bamboo tube and sealed it with clay, and then started writing the second letter.

Liu Che had to write a total of three secret edicts.

One to General Wei Zhang Yuan, one to General Gongsun He of Chariots, and one to General Wei Qing of Hussars.

The big man also has sacrifices in autumn. If the army can return in autumn, it will definitely be very exciting.

This has an extraordinary effect on consolidating Liu Che's influence.

After finishing writing, Liu Che put these edicts into the wooden box, and put other things in the wooden box.

That's what called people in.

"Come here."

"His Majesty."

"This box was rushed to the hands of Chariot General Gongsun He, and this box was sent to Yuyang County Chief Sima Weiqing.

This box should be handed over to General Wei Zhang Yuan before he enters the capital. "

There are priorities, except that Gongsun He must know his next task earlier, Wei Qing can wait, as for Zhang Yuan, he has no more tasks.

What Zhang Yuan needs to do has been done.

"Here."

"These three wooden boxes must be handed over to them with their own hands, and no one can let them open them."

"I will definitely be fully prepared."

The so-called perfect preparation is nothing more than adding a few embroidered messengers to the wooden box delivery team.

The three wooden boxes had just been sent out of Jianzhang Palace, and news of the victory in Northern Xinjiang had already spread in Chang'an City.

The driving force behind the scenes is Liu Che.

Let everyone enjoy the joy of victory in advance. The half-year-long war has already made some people start to think carefully.

In Chang'an City Pingyang Hou's Mansion.

That night, Princess Pingyang sent someone to Xin'anhou Mansion.

Zhuo Wenjun was invited to Pingyang Houfu for dinner.

Zhuo Wenjun turned pale with shock.

She couldn't even think about such a thing.

Even if she is married to Zhang Yuan, she will never be able to integrate into the top women's circle of the Han Dynasty.

Not to mention the top women, even if they are inferior, Zhuo Wenjun is not qualified to have dinner with the hostesses of Guan Nei Hou.

Zhang Yuan has never cared about this thing. Status, reputation and face are not very important to Zhang Yuan.

But Zhuo Wenjun is an ancient person, and she actually hopes to be recognized by everyone in her heart.

That's why Princess Pingyang invited her to dine with her, and she was so excited.

She has always been worried about her situation, but she didn't know that there was no news about Wei Qing's first wife after Wei Qing became a marquis.

Few people in Chang'an City even knew what the surname of Da Sima Weiqing's original wife was.

After knowing that he was going to Pingyang Hou Mansion to have dinner with the eldest princess of the Han Dynasty, Zhuo Wenjun took out his most precious jewelry and the most gorgeous clothes to dress himself up.

Even Zhuo Wangsun was very excited when he heard the news.

What kind of thing is it that makes Princess Pingyang recognize his daughter.

"Old Zhao, is the carriage ready?"

Although Xin'an Hou's Mansion is only a few steps away from Pingyang Hou's Mansion, the female family members of the Hou's Mansion still cannot easily show their faces outside, and it is certain that they must take a carriage when going out.

"Ma'am, the carriage is waiting outside."

"Do you know if anyone else is going to Pingyang Marquis Mansion tonight?"

"I only heard that there is also the Lord of Huainan, the wife of General Cheqi."

"But Da Sima's sister."

"Correct."

Zhuo Wenjun is really envious of Wei Qing's two older sisters, Wei Junru and Wei Shaoer. Originally, they all have similar status, but now they really think that they have achieved the Tao and ascended to heaven alone.

Zhuo Wenjun can only blame his two elder brothers for not being up to date, and also blame himself for not having a sister who can marry into the palace.

"We can't keep the nobles waiting for too long, let's go now."

"Okay, ma'am."

It's a pity that Zhuo Wenjun is still naive enough to think that Princess Pingyang has really begun to recognize her identity.

After the Pingyang Hou Mansion, Zhuo Wenjun felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere.

Wei Junru did not raise her eyes to look at Zhuo Wenjun. Logically speaking, considering the relationship between Wei Qing and Zhang Yuan, she, as a sister, should not treat Zhuo Wenjun in this way.

And the famous courtesan in Chang'an City, Liu Ling, the king of Huainan, a princess cannot be named in the historical materials, but she, a prince and king, is a strange woman with a name, and she is smiling at Zhuo Wenjun.

As for the rightful princess, Princess Pingyang, she stood up when she saw Zhuo Wenjun, so frightened that Zhuo Wenjun quickly bowed down and saluted.

"Mr Zhuo Wenjun of the Marquis of Xin'an pays his respects to His Royal Highness the Eldest Princess."

"You don't need to be too polite, Mrs. Zhuo, please take a seat first."

The address of Princess Pingyang made Zhuo Wenjun's heart skip a beat.

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness."

Before taking his seat, Zhuo Wenjun bowed to Liu Ling and Wei Junru in turn.

Both Liu Ling and Wei Junru just nodded.

The atmosphere of the dinner was very embarrassing, no one spoke at first, Princess Pingyang had to cough twice.

"I'm afraid the eldest daughter of the Zhuo family doesn't know the rumors about Chang'an City today."

Zhuo Wenjun shook his head, she really didn't know what the rumor was.

Basically, she will know only when the whole city knows about it.

In this noble circle, Zhuo Wenjun was not isolated, but he had never been in it in the first place.

"My Han general, Zhang Yuan, the Marquis of Xin'an, has won a decisive victory in northern Xinjiang and will return to Chang'an City in the near future."

"A great victory for the Marquis of Xin'an?"

"An unprecedented victory!"

Zhuo Wenjun has been worrying about Zhang Yuan for the past month. She knows that Zhang Yuan's soldiers are only [-] cavalry.

The Huns, on the other hand, had 20 cavalry, and it was difficult to hold back the 20 cavalry of King Xiutu and King Hunxie for half a month, but it didn't take long for news of a big victory to come.

"His Royal Highness, do you know the details?"

Princess Pingyang smiled and shook her head.

"Don't say it's me, even the emperor doesn't know.

The urgent battle report was only sent to Jianzhang Palace this afternoon, and the details would not be known until General Wei returned to Chang'an City to report on his duties. "

“God bless the great man, God bless the Marquis of Xin’an.

Drink this cup to the brim. "

Liu Ling raised his glass very abruptly and drank.

Zhuo Wenjun quickly picked up the wine glass and drank a glass.

"Miss Zhuo, do you know why I asked you to come here today?"

Zhuo Wenjun continued to shake her head. She was still too young to face these women.

But she also knew that it was definitely not to recognize her identity, could it be simply for congratulations.

"After the Marquis of Xin'an returns to Chang'an, the Emperor will definitely give him the highest honor.

But now that the Marquis of Xin'an has passed his thirties, there is no housewife in the family to take care of the family affairs, so he may be criticized in Chang'an.

I called you here today just to ask if the Marquis of Xin'an is willing to marry you? "

What should come is still coming, Zhuo Wenjun has been worried about this day for a long time.

"Reporting to Your Highness the Princess, I don't know what Marquis Xin'an is thinking."

"Then you are against Xin'an Houna's first wife?"

"The little girl dare not."

"Since that's the case, tomorrow I will start to see if there are any ladies in Chang'an City who are suitable for marriage.

If there is a suitable candidate by then, the eldest daughter of the Zhuo family can also take a look. "

Zhuo Wenjun did not dare to object at all, even if Zhang Yuan was sitting beside her, she would not dare to object.

"My little girl, just listen to Her Royal Highness the Princess."

"Okay, let's eat it first, it won't taste good when it gets cold."

At this time, Zhuo Wenjun really thought that Zhang Yuan was the little worker who worked in Zhuo's iron smelting workshop in the past.

The higher the status of a person, the more things he knows, and the more difficult things will appear.

If Zhuo Wenjun married Sima Xiangru, it wouldn't make people think he was a high climber.

But if Zhang Yuan married Zhuo Wenjun now, outsiders might gossip a lot.

The empress dowager Wang Zhi, who has never appeared, will probably come forward to stop her.

This is the rule.

After eating, Zhuo Wenjun left Pingyang Hou Mansion in a hurry.

She never wanted to come to this place again.

After Zhuo Wenjun left, Wei Junru also stood up and retreated.

The reason why she has a bad attitude towards Zhuo Wenjun is entirely because Zhang Yuan's big victory will cause his husband to return without success.

When only Liu Ling and Princess Pingyang were left in the hall, their expressions became serious.

"cousin."

"cousin."

"You send someone to tell Uncle that it's time to come to Chang'an City.

Your Majesty misses him dearly. "

"My sister will tell you the truth, but please tell me your majesty's thoughts in detail."

"Your Majesty only asked me to tell you these things, and you and I can guess what the Son of Heaven is thinking.

You just need to do it, and don't go out of the house during this period of time, and be careful of disasters. "

"Thank you sister for reminding me."

When the threat from the Han Dynasty in the northwest was almost eliminated, and the Han-Hungary War was going smoothly, Liu Che finally moved to clean up the stubborn forces in the country when he was just entering middle age.

"You're welcome, it's all as it should be.

Speaking of which, you are too old, so you should find a husband's family. "

"Sister, are you trying to connect your sister with Xin'an Hou?"

Liu Ling asked with a smile.

"You do not deserve!"

The sternness on Princess Pingyang's face was undoubtedly revealed at this moment.

(End of this chapter)