Chapter 32: Shouldering heavy responsibilities

Listening to the roars of the ministers, Emperor Jing was in a state of excitement and could not control himself.

Looking back at the beginning of the throne, although the Han Dynasty had a brilliant cultural governance because of Emperor Wen's generation, at that time, how heavy the burden on his shoulders was. At that time, the Han Dynasty was in a situation of internal and external troubles, with powerful Huns outside and uncontrolled princes inside. If it was not good, the Han Dynasty would be in chaos.

Not to mention, in the court at that time, there were no one, and no generals. Even Zhou Yafu, although Emperor Wen held Emperor Jing's hand and said, "When the country is in trouble, look for Yafu", at that time, Zhou Yafu was just General Xiliu, an unknown figure.

Now that the princes have been pacified, the Huns have become weaker, and the Han Dynasty has become stronger, this is an achievement that makes Emperor Jing proud. Among these achievements, what makes Emperor Jing proud the most is the abundant talents. The court is no longer an empty court like when he ascended the throne, but a gathering of talents.

Zhang Piqiang, Zhou Yafu, Zhou Yang, Zhufu Yan, Shen Gong, Dong Zhongshu, Zhu Maichen, Yan Zhu, and Gongsun Hong who were far away in Donghu, who were not talented? Among them, Zhang Piqiang, Zhufu Yan, Shen Gong, and Dong Zhongshu were even more talented.

Compared with talent, talent is more important. Only with talent can one achieve success. The court is full of talents, so why worry about not being able to make achievements?

All of this is because of Zhou Yang, which was promoted by Zhou Yang. Although the credit was not all Zhou Yang, Zhou Yang's credit was the greatest and played a crucial role. If Zhou Yang had not defeated the Huns a few years ago and had a rare opportunity for the Han Dynasty, Emperor Jing would not have been able to free up his hands to handle affairs in the court, let alone so many talents.

Thinking of this, Emperor Jing was extremely relieved. He looked at Zhou Yang who was standing solemn, and was very happy, and a smile appeared on his solemn face.

Taking a breath and calming down his excitement, Emperor Jing waved his hand and signaled his ministers to stop. Over the years, the ministers only felt that they were most proud at the moment. If Emperor Jing hadn't stopped him, they would have wanted to yell for a long time before they could have been satisfied.

"This is Zhang Piqiang." Emperor Jing pointed at Zhang Piqiang and introduced the ministers.

"Zhang Piqiang?" Many of the ministers only thought that the name was very familiar, but they didn't know who it was. It seemed that they had heard someone mention it.

"Ah!" The ministers who knew Zhang Piqiang's reputation couldn't help but exclaim and looked at Zhang Piqiang in surprise.

"You have forgotten even the genius of the Han Dynasty?" Emperor Jing's eyes flashed with a gleam, and he said with a smile: "Since you don't remember, I will tell you. You should still remember the matters of the Han Dynasty. In the past, when Emperor Hui passed away, Empress Lu cried, crying but not mourning, but just howling, without tears, and the ministers were unable to understand the meaning. Even Prime Minister Chen Ping was surprised and puzzled. At that time, a fifteen-year-old servant came to Chen Ping's mansion to explain the doubts for Chen Ping and analyze the reason why Empress Lu cried but not mourning, because Empress Lu was worried."

"Oh!" As soon as Emperor Jing reminded, the ministers suddenly realized that no wonder the name sounds so familiar. It turned out to be him.

Zhang Piqiang's reputation was once very famous, but because he disappeared soon after, it was gradually forgotten. Most people thought they were no longer alive. Unexpectedly, he appeared again. It was still a genius in Emperor Jing's eyes. The ministers had to be surprised that Emperor Jing might have to use him importantly.

"You all know what happened next. Chen Ping wrote a letter to ask Empress Lu to confer the title of Lu as kings." Emperor Jing raised his eyebrows and said, "Although this move hindered the alliance between Emperor Gaozu, Empress Lu was powerful at that time, and it was not so so that it could not be preserved by the ministers of Chen Ping and Zhou Bo. If Chen Ping and Zhou Bo were unable to preserve, the world now is no longer the surname Liu, but should be the surname Lu."

No one would doubt this conclusion. Although Empress Dowager Lu did not have a good reputation, she was very political and had a good way of playing with power and conspiracy. If Chen Ping had not been able to stabilize the Han Dynasty, Zhou Bo and others might have replaced the Lu family.

"Since then, Zhang Piqiang has worked hard for the Han Dynasty and has not appeared again for decades." Emperor Jing continued: "Now, the Han Dynasty is full of talents, and Zhang Piqiang has made great contributions. The master Yan, Dong Zhongshu, Shen Gong, Zhu Maichen, Yan Zhu, Gongsun Hong, and more or less, have received guidance and cultivation from Zhang Piqiang."

The masters Yan, Shen Gong, and Dong Zhongshu were convinced by their talents. They were actually trained by Zhang Piqiang, and the ministers were shocked. Isn’t that even more amazing when Zhang Piqiang was able to cultivate such talents? He trained not one or two, but a group.

In history, there is only one person who has cultivated so many talents, that is Guiguzi. Zhang Piqiang is enough to be with Guiguzi.

"In the battle between Donghu, the Han Dynasty won all the victory and took over Donghu. This was also what Zhang Piqiang planned from it." Emperor Jing's voice suddenly turned high: "Zhang Piqiang made great contributions to the Han Dynasty, but he never rewarded him. Today, I will give Zhang Piqiang the title of Guannei Marquis and his fief is 15,000 households."

This is a very important reward, a big deal, but Zhang Piqiang's contribution is what he deserves. Not to mention anything else, just cultivating talents is enough to receive this reward.

Dongfang Shuo was Zhang Piqiang's most outstanding disciple, but it was very important to have a lot of connections, so Emperor Jing did not mention it.

Zhang Piqiang took a step forward and declined, "The emperor is so kind, I am ashamed of my dear, so I dare not take it. I also asked the emperor to take it back."

"Zhang Piqiang, this is what you deserve." Emperor Jing's face darkened, and his tone rose slightly: "In the past, Emperor Gaozu wanted to admire the houses of your father and son. He wanted to choose 30,000 households in the zi cottage. He was willing to leave land to be known as the Marquis of Remaining. Do you want 30,000 households?"

"This..." Emperor Jing's words became a little heavy. Zhang Piqiang couldn't help but be stunned. He pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I don't mean this..."

"No matter what you mean, if you accept it, you won't discuss this matter anymore." Emperor Jing said in an unquestionable tone.

Zhang Piqiang originally had the legacy of Liu Hou, and he didn't care whether he could bear it or not or reward him. However, when Emperor Jing said this, he couldn't refuse any more and had to thank him.

"Zhang Buyi!" Emperor Jing looked at Zhang Buyi.

"The grass is here!" Although Zhang Buyi was listed above the court, he was still a commoner and could only be called a grass is here.

"You broke the law in the past and were demoted to a commoner by the previous emperor. It is very rare to correct it when you know the mistake." Emperor Jing's eyes flashed: "Zifang once made great contributions to the country. I can't bear to cut off the Zifang and his descendants, so I will restore your Liuhou!"

"Ah!" Although it was Zhang Buyi's wish to regain his title, not for his own glory and wealth. He has been so much in the years and has been indifferent to it. However, it was the title left by Zhang Liang, and it was unfilial to him. He had just heard this, Zhang Buyi thought he had heard it wrong and was surprised.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Buyi knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Emperor Jing: "Thank you, the emperor! Thank you, the emperor!"

Only after losing and regaining it, did Zhang Buyi realize that it is precious. He kept saying in his heart: "My father knows the spirit of heaven, and the child is re-election! Re-election!"

Zhang Piqiang looked at Zhang Buyi calmly, with no joy or anger. This was a very ordinary thing for him. Losing is not worthy of sorrow and getting no joy.

Zhang Tong looked happy, and regaining his title was Zhang Buyi's wish. Now that it has finally come true, is Zhang Tong not happy?

Zhou Yang also regained his title on behalf of Zhang Buyi. Zhang Buyi gave Zhang Liang an explanation, and the guilt would be reduced.

All the ministers could see that the relationship between the Lord Yan and Zhang Piqiang was extraordinary, and it was only a matter of time before the Zhang family could rise again. Besides, Zhang Piqiang was the genius in Emperor Jing's mouth and would definitely be valued. Emperor Jing was laying the foundation for Zhang Piqiang's official career.

Just as the ministers were surprised, Emperor Jing began to reward the soldiers: "Donghu is the enemy of China, a thousand-year-old enemy, and was captured by the Han Dynasty, and achieved great achievements throughout the ages! The achievements of the soldiers must be rewarded. Zhou Yang added two thousand households to the fief, Li Guang shot and killed the Marquis Chaner, made great contributions, and increased two thousand households to the fief. Wei Qing and Zhang Tong were awarded the titles of Guannei Hou, Su Jian, Zhao Ponu, Lu Bode, and Lu Lizhi promoted general."

The rewards were rewarded all the way, and it took a long time to complete the reward.

It is certainly a favorable thing to conquer Donghu, after all, it was just annihilated a partial army of the Huns, and it was appropriate to add two thousand households in Zhouyang to add two thousand fiefs. Li Guang shot and killed Hou Chan'er and added two thousand fiefs, which was also worthy. Emperor Jing's reward was convinced.

The most exciting ones are Wei Qing and Zhang Tong.

Zhang Tong was Zhang Liang's great-grandson. He was satisfied with the decline of the Zhang family and he was able to restore the title of Marquis. He didn't expect that Zhang's three Marquises a day were far beyond his expectations. He was so excited that he really wanted to drink a thousand cups.

Wei Qing was originally a chariot slave. He was humble from a humble background and looked down upon him. He never dreamed that he could be granted a title of marquis today. This was certainly the result of his efforts, and Zhou Yang's contribution to the cultivation. Wei Qing was very grateful to Zhou Yang.

Reward is a confirmation of glory. The soldiers’ life and death are not all for fame and fortune. However, this recognition is indispensable. Everyone’s face is filled with joy and joy is hard to describe.

Seeing the joy of the generals, Emperor Jing felt very good. To be an emperor, he had to control the fate of others. This was the pleasure of the emperor.

"Yeah!" Emperor Jing cleared his throat and raised his voice: "This time, the Han Dynasty sent troops, and used 100,000 troops to defeat Hou Chaner's 200,000 troops. The Huns are no longer powerful and defeating the Huns. It is the right time to defeat the Huns! Although the combat power of the Han army is far superior to that of the Huns, the Huns have a vast desert to rely on. The battle with the Huns must be a life-and-death battle. The Han Dynasty still has to do its best and work together to achieve success!"

The tiger's eyes flashed, and he glanced at the ministers and said, "If you want to make a contribution, you must first get someone. If you want to defeat the Huns and wash away the shame of thousands of years, you must use a group of capable ministers. Zhang Piqiang, you should be the left prime minister!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Emperor Jing had already summoned Zhang Piqiang and revealed his life to him as the prime minister, but Zhang Piqiang did not refuse. Zhang Piqiang came out this time to make achievements. With his talent, there was no problem to be the prime minister. It can be said that everyone hoped to be the one who wished.

"Duke Shen, just be the right prime minister." Emperor Jing looked at Duke Shen.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Shen Gong happily accepted the order.

The Prime Minister is at a high position, but now being the Prime Minister will be exhausted. In the battle between life and death with the Huns, military and political affairs will fly like snowflakes, making people anxious, and fat people will become tired and thin. It can be said that they are being ordered in danger.

"In the battle with the Huns, we must do our best. There are many matters to be dealt with. The mobilization of food, fodder, military equipment, and civil servants, and the handling after land collection will be handled by Zhang Piqiang." Emperor Jing looked at Zhang Piqiang.

Zhang Piqiang was proficient in military and political affairs, traveling around the world, and was very familiar with the customs and conditions of the people. It would be best for him to do this. However, this matter is very heavy, not that it is impossible for a capable person to do it, but this is also Emperor Jing’s trust in Zhang Piqiang.

"No!" Zhang Biqiang happily accepted the order.

"Zhang Piqiang is in charge of food, fodder and weapons. This is a big stall, and the burden will be heavy." Emperor Jing's eyes fixed on Shen Gong: "But, the Han Dynasty is so big that we can't just focus on fighting the Huns. We will not deal with other matters. The world still needs to be managed. This internal matter will be left to Shen Gong."

"No!" Shen Gong didn't say anything.

"This war is left to Zhou Yang." Zhou Yang looked at Zhou Yang, with a smile on his face, and his voice suddenly turned high: "Zhou Yang, you could defeat the powerful Xiongnu with a weak brigade a few years ago, and defeat the powerful Xiongnu and defeat 500,000 Xiongnu. I believe you can lead the soldiers, gallop on the desert, defeat the Xiongnu, wash away the shame of eternal times, and restore the peace of China!"

Emperor Jing's voice was clanging and powerful, and every word was like thunder, making people feel passionate. Zhou Yang's mind was stirred up, and his blood boiled. He clenched his hands into fists and shouted loudly: "I will accept the order!"

Just these three words are as heavy as ten thousand pounds. Zhou Yang used all his strength to roar.

This is a fateful general. The curtain has been opened for the defeat of the Huns. Zhou Yang has shouldered such a heavy responsibility and has never thought about it for two lifetimes. Now, the shameful snow of China and the glory of the Han Dynasty are combined with him. Zhou Yang feels a great responsibility, but he is extremely honored. How many years does such a great responsibility have to be once? Zhou Yang is lucky to have this burden fallen on Zhou Yang!

If the Han Dynasty was a war machine, from the moment Zhou Yang was in charge, the war machine of the Han Dynasty had already started to run rumble and the time to defeat the Huns has come!

This is an exciting moment, a thousand-year event. Just thinking about it is enough to make people excited, let alone witness it personally. The ministers were very excited, waved their arms and shouted: "Defeat the Huns and wash away the eternal shame!"

The shame imposed by the Huns on the Han Dynasty was definitely a shame that has eternal history. Any of these three principles, including the siege of Pingcheng, the humiliation of Gao Xu, and the strategy of marriage, is a great shame that has never been seen in the ages. The Han Dynasty has all had, and the shame that has been seen in the ages, so this is the most important one. The shame that has never been seen since the Three Kings and Five Emperors.

The moment for many people to fight for it finally came, and everyone was excited.

Emperor Jing suddenly stood up, clenched his fists, and couldn't stop shaking his fists, and shouted: "Defeat the Huns and wash away the eternal shame!"

"Destroy the Huns and wash away the eternal shame!" The ministers followed Emperor Jing and vented their excitement and anger.

The voice is majestic and heroic, and it goes straight to the sky for a long time!

The Han Dynasty, which had been humiliated for many years, finally let out a shocking roar! The time for revenge in China has come!

After a long time, the monarch and ministers stopped. Emperor Jing was already crying and his clothes were wet. As the emperor, Emperor Jing should control his feelings. Even if he wanted to cry, he could not be in front of the ministers. However, this is a grand event in China. Who can not be excited? Who can not cry?

Zhou Yang, Zhou Yafu, Zhang Piqiang, Liu Che, Zhufu Yan, Shen Gong, Dong Zhongshu, Wei Qing... Which one is not crying and joy is hard to be over?

Taking a breath and calming down his excited mind, Emperor Jing waved his hand and said, "Let's go and do their own duties. Zhou Yang, Zhou Yafu, Zhang Piqiang, Master Yan, Shen Gong, Li Guang, Cheng Buzhi, Wei Qing, Zhang Tong, Gongsun He, Gongsun Jian, Qin Yi, Qin Wuhui, you can stay." The matter of defeating the Huns was officially established, but how to use troops to the Huns was kept secret, so I could only discuss with Zhou Yang and the others.

"No!" The ministers took the order and retreated to the court.

"Go to the Palace of Yangxin." Emperor Jing flicked his sleeves and walked in his head. Zhou Yang and the others hurriedly followed.

When I arrived at Yangxin Hall, I saw that there were a lot of short tables placed in the hall. It seemed that Emperor Jing had already prepared and wanted to discuss with Zhou Yang and the others.

"Sit all!" Emperor Jing shook his sleeves, sat on the throne, and said to Zhou Yang and the others: "What I have discussed today will take a long time. There is no need to be polite. Just sit comfortably. Chuntuo, send tea."

Chuntuo responded and brought the tea lovers, each of them placed a cup in front of him, and quickly retreated.

Zhou Yang and the others thanked him and sat down.

Emperor Jing glanced at everyone and said with a smile: "I have been talking about defeating the Huns for countless years, but I have not done it. Now, the time is ripe, and the Han Dynasty must not miss a good opportunity! The general direction has been decided, that is, to destroy the Huns with all the strength of the Han Dynasty. However, for the specific plans, strategies, and ways of using troops, you must have thought about it carefully, so you can tell me and we will make a good plan."

He paused slightly, looked at Liu Che and said, "Crown Prince, you said." This is to test Liu Che.

Liu Che did not refuse, responded and began to express his idea: "If Father, if the son minister is wrong, please ask the father to correct me. According to the news from the north, the Huns knew they were defeated and planned to give up Longcheng and hide in the Shanyu Courtyard, hoping to rely on the vast desert to deal with the Han Dynasty. His intentions were vicious."

"This Zhongxing said that it is a great disaster to the great man!" Emperor Jing said hatefully, but this was caused by Empress Dowager Dou, and he sighed only.

"For thousands of years, the Huns have been dominated by plunder, coming and going like the wind, and they are extremely fast. If they do not fight against the Han head-on, but instead deal with the Han, they will actually hit the Han's shortcomings." Liu Che's voice was slightly higher: "The Han Dynasty went to the north of the Mobei, and every time they sent troops, the amount of money and food was very amazing. If it was a one-time effort, it could be promoted again. If it was a one-time effort, it could be promoted three times. However, if it was a few times, it would be a one-time effort and its strong national strength could not withstand such consumption."

Zhou Yang, Zhang Piqiang, Master Yan and others kept nodding. Although Liu Che was young, he was very reasonable in his analysis, which made people convinced.

Liu Che had a grand strategy and was indeed not fortunate to be the emperor of the ages. He had such great achievements. Zhou Yang secretly praised him for his extraordinary talents.

"Then you think, how should we solve this dilemma?" Emperor Jing looked at Liu Che and was very pleased. In order to make Liu Che the heir, Emperor Jing spent a lot of effort. Now it seems that he can feel at ease to hand over the country to him.
Chapter completed!