Chapter 80 Emperor Jing’s Blood Edict

"Master, we should report the victory to the emperor." Li Guanghu's eyes shone brightly.

"Yes! You must report the victory to the emperor." Cheng Buzhi and others agreed.

This is the greatest victory of the Han Dynasty in the decades of war between the Han and the Huns. If it does not win well, wouldn’t it be a pity?

"You must report your good news." Zhou Yang deeply agreed.

"The Grand Marshal should send Hong Ling to the urgent envoy to let the people of the Han Dynasty know." Li Guang's tone was very high.

It is necessary to report the victory, and there is no need to send Hong Ling to a hurry, because Hong Ling's hurry was very disturbed, which would make the whole Han Dynasty know. Seeing Li Guang's determination in his eyes, Zhou Yang seemed to have some understanding, and he wanted to take the opportunity to publicize it. Even if he was defeated in the next battle, someone attacked and accused Zhou Yang of having such a great military achievement, they would have no choice.

It can be imagined that if there is a big defeat in the next battle and the casualties are too great, it is impossible for Zhou Yang to be punished, and even Li Guang, if Cheng doesn't know them, they will not be able to escape.

This is indeed a way to reduce the guilt. The entire Han Dynasty knew that this great victory, even if it was defeated next, Emperor Jing would have something to say, which could protect many generals, which would be of great benefit to defeating the Huns in the future.

Zhou Yang nodded and said, "Send Hong Ling to report the victory to the emperor!"

Li Guang was worried that Zhou Yang would not agree, so he responded happily when he heard this.

Zhou Yang stood up and said, "You will be responsible for military affairs. I will think carefully about how to fight this next battle. I have to think clearly."

Cheng Buzhi and others had heard Li Guang say that Zhou Yang was sure to defeat the Huns. After hearing this, he was overjoyed and said in unison: "Don't worry, the general, we will do our best."

Li Guang and Cheng Buzhi were famous generals, so there was no problem with them in military affairs. Zhou Yangda was relieved. He went to the inner room, pulled out the Han sword, cut the wood, cut out the Xiongnu, cavalry, infantry, chariots, and crossbows, and fiddled on the ground.

Sometimes I shake my head, sometimes I think, sometimes I start over...

Li Guang was carrying a big yellow bow on his back and a Han sword hanging on his waist. He personally served as a warning and did not allow anyone to disturb Zhou Yang.

With the strength of the Han army, he fought against the Huns in a field, and his winning rate was less than 30%. It was not easy to defeat the Huns with such a low winning rate than to reach the sky. If Zhou Yang's thinking was interrupted, it would be a great loss. Cheng Buzhi and Li Guang and others discussed it and decided to hand over military affairs to Cheng Buzhi and others, and Li Guang focused on protecting Zhou Yang.

Weiyang Palace, the Palace of Health.

Emperor Jing frowned his sword eyebrows, and he paced back and forth from time to time, asking, "Chuntuo, can there be a military newspaper ahead?"

"Return to the emperor, there is no military report." Chuntuo answered carefully.

Since the Huns' army arrived at the border, Emperor Jing urged the military newspaper every day, hoping to know the outcome of the war immediately.

"There is no military newspaper, which means it is still the same as before, and the war is in a stalemate." Emperor Jing frowned and analyzed.

"Border Military Newspaper!"

A loud voice came from outside the hall, sharp and sharp, and it was a close eunuch.

Chuntuo trotted over and came back, with a bundle of bamboo slips in his hand. Emperor Jing asked impatiently: "Chuntuo, is it a good news or..."

The following words were not said, and they were asking whether it was a defeat. Although Zhou Yang used his troops in a strange way, the Huns were powerful, and it was not surprising that they had a small set of formations. Who can guarantee that they would never win? It would be impossible to worry Emperor Jing.

"I didn't say anything when I go back to the emperor." Chuntuo handed the bamboo slips to Emperor Jing.

Emperor Jing stretched out his hand and snatched it like lightning. He hurriedly opened it and took a look. His mouth turned into a round shape, with a dull expression, as if a statue, and the bamboo slip fell to the ground, making a clear "pop" sound.

"Your Majesty, is it a reward for defeat?" Chuntuo has been following Emperor Jing for so many years, and rarely saw Emperor Jing be so surprised and lose his composure. He only felt his heart sinking.

"Repay for defeat?" Emperor Jing woke up from his words, his eyes still a little dull: "It's even more terrible than defeating a war! Hurry up, go and send Zhou Yafu, I want to discuss it with him."

"Emperor, Tiaohou is in Changsha." Chuntuo carefully reminded.

"Oh!" If Emperor Jing didn't expect Zhou Yafu to be wrong in this important military situation, it would be wrong for Emperor Jing to come. Then he realized that he had sent Zhou Yafu out to deal with Baiyue: "Come Dou Ying. Also, please invite the gentleman quickly. Be sure to hurry!"

Amid Emperor Jing's urging, Chun Tuofei rushed out of the Palace of Yangxin. Emperor Jing was so anxious and lost, something big must have happened.

Emperor Jing bent down, picked up the bamboo slips, looked at them several times, slowly knelt down, smashed the bamboo slips heavily on the short table, patted his forehead with both hands, and sighed: "It must be the vicious plan mentioned by the Bank of China! I was careless back then, and even planted such a disaster for the great man! Mother, you have caused the child to suffer! I have caused the great man to suffer!"

The Central Bank said that he offended Empress Dowager Dou, so he sent the Huns. The Central Bank said that he refused to go, and even made a noise, saying that if he went to the Huns, he would instigate the Huns to cause disaster. At that time, no one in the court thought this was true, but he was just bragging. However, when the Central Bank talked about the Huns, he actually instigated the Huns to cause disaster.

He knew the internal situation of the Han Dynasty and was very talented. With his instigation, the disaster of the Huns was raging. After all, this was caused by Empress Dowager Dou.

As a son of man, Emperor Jing could not blame Empress Dowager Dou, so he could only complain a few words in secret.

"Dingdeng!"

The sound of rapid footsteps sounded, and the middle-aged man rushed in with anger, with a look of panic, and asked from afar: "Master, have you lost the battle?"

This person has always been calm and calm, and is so anxious, but there are very few people. Chuntuo said that Emperor Jing's expression was extremely shocked. The first thing he thought of was that the border was defeated and the defeat was very miserable. Otherwise, Emperor Jing would not have been so lost.

"I would rather lose the battle!" Emperor Jing's words made him confused all of a sudden.

"Your Majesty, where do you start?" the middle-aged man asked blankly.

"Sir, do you remember the Central Leadership's statement?" A cold light flashed in Emperor Jing's eyes.

"The Central Bank said? That eunuch who doesn't want to join the Huns?" The middle-aged man nodded slightly.

"He is not a eunuch, he is promising!" Emperor Jing was angry and smashed the bamboo slips in his hand at the middle-aged man: "Sir, please see."

The middle-aged man stretched out his hand, caught it, expanded it, and saw that his hands trembled, and the bamboo slip almost fell to the ground. He opened his mouth wide in surprise and couldn't speak for a long time.

"Uh!" The middle-aged man grinded his teeth and was shocked: "I would rather a man be defeated and have 30,000 or 50,000 yuan will be better than this!"

Emperor Jing nodded slightly and said, "Yes! The defeat is uncomfortable and acceptable, but compared with this news, what is it? The Huns forced Zhou Yang to fight in the field. The Han Dynasty's worst behavior is to fight in the field! When fighting in the field, it requires a large number of elite cavalry. What the Han Dynasty lacks the most is cavalry! It is better to wipe his neck than to fight in the field with the Huns!"

The more I spoke, the more angry I became, the tone became higher and higher. Later, it became sharp and sharp, and it was no less than Chuntuo's voice.

"Zhou Yang's analysis was correct." The middle-aged man looked gloomy: "If we don't fight, the Huns will move south again in large numbers next year. By then, the Huns will have siege equipment. How many cities in the north can be defended? Next year, the Han Dynasty will launch a large army of 500,000. Whether it can withstand it is a question."

Emperor Jing took the conversation with a angrily voice: "The border is unstable, and the war continues. The court's money, food, manpower and material resources are used up. What should I use to train cavalry? Zhou Yang got so many horses, but they were vacant and paid for it to support them. Isn't this going to make people feel uncomfortable?"

The Han and the Huns fought for decades. Before that, the Huns mainly disturbed the border and had no plans to enter the mainland of the Han Dynasty. Since the Central Committee talked about the Huns, the Huns' hearts have grown longer and finally invaded the border this year.

The reason why the Han army was able to defend the city this year was that it caused major damage to the Huns with its strong city was that the Huns had no siege equipment and could not break the city. Once the Huns had a large amount of siege equipment, it would be a disaster, an unprecedented disaster.

The battle will be given to the Huns in the coming year, which will give the Huns a chance to cause disaster!

If you want to fight, but can't beat it, you can imagine the difficulties in this.

"Your Majesty, why not ask Mr. Yu?" the middle-aged man reminded him.

Emperor Jing nodded and said, "I'm asking you to ask you. In this next battle, will the big man fight or not?"

"Your Majesty, let's go!" The middle-aged man bowed and hurriedly went.

As soon as the middle-aged man left, Emperor Jing sat down powerlessly and stared at Zhu Jian in a daze. After being an emperor for so many years, Emperor Jing had been afraid, angry, and at a loss, but he had never been dazed. It was really a big deal.

If you don't fight, the consequences will be unimaginable.

The price of fighting was too high. The Han Dynasty could afford this price, but it was the life of 200,000 soldiers. It was heartbreaking to think about it.

Not to mention, once you are defeated, the cost will be too high. The civil officials in the court, the princes and kings, especially the King of Liang, will jump higher than anyone else.

The accusation will be louder and louder than the other, overwhelmingly. Can Emperor Jing stand it? If he can't stand it, he will have to find someone to take the blame. Who is the most suitable one?

Zhou Yang and the generals of the border are just right in size and length!

If Zhou Yang and the generals of the border were punished and imprisoned, who would guard the north?

Even if Zhou Yafu was sent without a group of generals running around, no matter how capable Zhou Yafu was, he would be powerless.

In this way, it was tantamount to handing over the north to the Huns.

All of this generals were fighting against the Huns and had rich experience.

Especially Zhou Yang, his military use was strange and strange. He was the most capable general in the Han Dynasty who had been dealing with the Huns for decades. Wasn’t he self-defeated? What’s more, Zhou Yang is still so young and his future is limitless. How could he abandon it if he loses a battle?

Victory and defeat are common in military affairs. Who has not lost a battle? Is victory and defeat that important?

Emperor Jing had to think clearly about how extensive this matter was involved and how serious the consequences were.

"Minist Dou Ying, see the Emperor!"

Dou Ying's voice woke Emperor Jing from his contemplation.

"Oh, it's Dou Ying!" Emperor Jing pointed at the few shorts in front of him: "Dou Ying, sit down! sit!"

Dou Ying responded and sat down.

"Dou Ying, you read military books at a young age and are well versed in strategy. You are the one in the court who knows the best military tactics except Zhou Yafu." Emperor Jing's words were a bit inconspicuous: "You have to calculate for me, is this deal worth it?"

Push the bamboo slips in front of Dou Ying.

Dou Ying took it, opened it and looked at it, her face changed drastically, pointed at the bamboo slips, and said stammeringly: "This...this must be the poisonous plan for castration!"

Emperor Jing didn't say anything, just nodded slightly.

"Your Majesty, should you fight or not?" Dou Ying was at a loss and tried hard to speak more smoothly, but he was trembling.

He was also a person who had experienced strong storms. During the Seven Kingdoms Rebellion, he was in Luoyang and had a stable command, and he was not as panicked as he is today.

"Hey!" Emperor Jing sighed: "I haven't thought about this yet. Isn't you just going to hear your opinion? Do you think this deal is worth it?"

"Free! Very cost-effective!" Dou Ying blurted out without thinking, and changed the subject: "But I'm afraid the emperor will not be able to make this decision."

Emperor Jing was speechless and wanted to speak several times, but in the end he didn't say it.

It is very cost-effective to spend 200,000 soldiers on the life of five years to buy them. However, it is not ordinary and difficult to make up this decision!

Emperor Jing's face changed drastically, and the tiger's eyes were filled with tears, rolling around, but in the end he couldn't help it and fell down.

The emperor must have the power of Mu Mu, and he will not show his emotions. Even if he wants to express it, he cannot find a place where no one is in front of his ministers and secretly vent. However, Emperor Jing really couldn't help it.

Not only did Dou Ying not feel that Emperor Jing's move was absent from the emperor's majesty, but was moved and tears rolled out of his eyes: "The emperor's holy virtue, the soldiers of the border must be crying!"
To be continued...