Chapter 28: The ceremony of offering prisoners

According to Zhou Yang and his friends' emotions, they wanted to order their troops and run to the desert immediately. However, that could only be emotions. In terms of reason, to go to the desert, you must be fully prepared, carefully planning and rigorous deployment.

Although the Huns are no longer powerful, the Huns have a wide area and the desert is bitter and cold. Now it is no longer the season for military use. We can only wait and wait for the spring to bloom next year.

After a brief rest, Zhou Yang and his team set out from Yanmen and headed towards Chang'an.

This time, I returned to Chang'an not only to celebrate the great victory of the Donghu, but also to discuss the military aircraft to defeat the Huns. The crowd was excited and beaten horses like flying, hoping to arrive in Chang'an immediately, meet Emperor Jing, and agree on a plan to defeat the Huns.

Regarding the defeat of the Huns, not only Zhou Yang, but also Li Guang, Zhang Piqiang and others, who were not thought about it carefully? However, one person has his own ideas. Such a major matter must be viewed in a unified way and the most effective way must be found. Even if Zhou Yang's ideas are adopted, others need to act according to his ideas and the court needs to fully cooperate. This must be seen by Emperor Jing.

Along the way, the most discussed thing for everyone was the matter of defeating the Huns. Defeating the Huns and attacking the Long City, countless people of lofty ideals said, but it was far away from them, and it could only be a bold saying to inspire people. This time, it was no longer a bold saying, but an action, defeating the Huns and attacking the Long City, and for the first time it was placed in front of everyone. The joy of everyone was indescribable.

We soon arrived at the Central Plains, and Zhou Yang and the others rushed to Leishou Mountain to meet Cheng Bushi.

The expedition to the north of Mobei was unprecedented in scale. The Han Dynasty would invest much more troops, and the Han army left in Leishou Mountain would inevitably call it. Not to mention that Cheng did not know this famous general, it was even more indispensable.

Before Zhou Yang and the others arrived at Leishou Mountain, they greeted Cheng Buzhi. As soon as they met, Cheng Buzhi shouted: "Master, you are so partial. If you let me go, Hou Chan'er will be mine. Where will it be the turn of General Fei?"

Hou Chan'er was the most powerful general of the Huns, and the favorite general of the Junchen Shanyu. The incident of Li Guang shooting him was as fast as the trend, and it had already spread all over the country.

Of course, Cheng Buzhi said this, not because he was jealous of Li Guang, but because he was unwilling to accept it. Although Hou Chaner's army was a partial army, this was the first war after the new army of the Han Dynasty was trained, and it was of great significance. Not to mention that Hou Chaner had already died, anyone who was in a situation where Cheng Unjust would be very unwilling to accept it.

"Haha!" Li Guang laughed very happily, patted Cheng Buzhi's shoulder, raised his eyebrows, and teased: "General Cheng, do you have my archery skills? Even the Huns are afraid of my archery skills. It's you, Hou Chan'er or mine! It's mine, Li Guang!"

Li Guang's archery skills are the best in the world and are unique throughout the ages. This is his most proud thing. Cheng Buzhi gave him a blank look: "You can do it! Your tail is up to the sky!"

"Haha!" Zhou Yang and the others burst into laughter.

After a while of laughter, Cheng Buzhi asked about the battle, so Zhou Yang had to tell him in detail. Cheng Buzhi had known about the battle of the Han army for a long time, but it was not as detailed as Zhou Yang's explanation and was so exciting.

After talking about the battle, Zhou Yang asked about the military camp, but Cheng Bushi said it one by one. While this time, Cheng Bushi selected another 50,000 new recruits for training. Now there are as many as 150,000 Han troops here.

The 50,000 troops have only been trained for a few months and have not yet been trained. In the spring of the next year, there will be nearly half a year. By the time of military use, the 50,000 troops will become an elite army. In this way, the new Han Dynasty army will have 250,000, and the chances of victory will be much higher.

Zhou Yang was very happy and praised Cheng Buzhi.

Back at the Leishoushan Military Camp, Zhou Yang inspected the city, and everything was orderly. Cheng Buzhi deserved to be a famous general.

After pausing for two days and learning about the military situation, Zhou Yang led the generals straight to Chang'an. He rushed all the way and arrived soon. As soon as he arrived in Chang'an, Zhou Yang was shocked.

I saw that there were crowds of people on both sides of the road. I don’t know how many people came to greet them. They all had smiles on their faces and were so happy that they could not express their joy. As soon as Zhou Yang and the others arrived, the people cheered.

"Long live the great man!"

"The Han army is mighty!"

The cheers resounded through the sky, shocked the earth, and shocked the eardrums. The people waved their arms hard to exude their good mood.

Although Donghu is weak, it is a feud for thousands of years in China, and this hatred has accumulated to a terrible level. Now, once you take over Donghu, it is impossible to make the people unhappy and hard to say.

As the Donghu just conquered, the news came to Chang'an, and the people were very happy. Now, the heroes of the war returned, can they come to greet them? Not only the people in Chang'an have arrived, but also Guanzhong, the people who are close to Guanzhong, have all the people who can come.

"There are so many people, not much, than the Great Wall Victory." Li Guanghu looked at him and was surprised: "There are only so many people in Donghu. What would it look like if the Huns were defeated?"

No one could answer this question. Zhou Yang and his team came to Qingming Gate and saw that the master Yan was waiting for them here.

When the Lord Father Yan saw Zhang Piqi, he quickly rolled off his saddle and fell off his horse. He knelt on the ground, kowtowed to Zhang Piqi, and said, "Lord Father Yan has met Mr.!"

"Master, please get up quickly." Zhang Piqi jumped off the horse and hurriedly came to support him.

"If there was no letter from Mr., how could the Lord Father Yan have today?" Lord Father Yan was very respectful.

Master Yan was just a poor man in a commoner. If it weren't for Zhang Piqi's book "Guiguzi", how could he have achieved today? Master Yan always remembered this matter in his heart.

"The Lord's Father is so serious, and this is all the master's father's talent." Zhang Piqi said humbly.

"When I saw him that day, I didn't know that Mr. Liu was the son of Marquis Liu. I was really ashamed! I was ashamed!" The master's father couldn't stop shaking his head, and he was very guilty.

"Master, I met my second uncle that day. I thought my second uncle was just a liar who cheated food and drinks, but I didn't expect it to be the second uncle." Zhou Yang couldn't help but smile when he first met Zhang Piqi that day.

"The Grand Marshal treats me like a beggar, he has great eyesight! He has great eyesight!" Zhang Piqi teased.

"Haha!" Everyone laughed and the atmosphere suddenly became lively.

"Master, can the emperor have an order?" Zhou Yang asked.

"Report to the Grand Marshal, the Emperor has an order to go to Gao Temple to hold a ceremony to offer prisoners." The Lord's father Yan passed on the will of Emperor Jing.

The matter of offering prisoners was already scheduled. Zhou Yang and the others rushed to Gaomiao with their father Yan. Gaomiao is located near Luocheng Gate, just north of Chang'an. Zhou Yang and the others entered the city from Qingming Gate in the east and headed north.

At this time, the streets in Chang'an City were extremely clean. If you want to offer prisoners, you had to clean Chang'an very clean. This matter was not used at all. As soon as the news spread, the people spontaneously cleaned it. The whole Chang'an was clean and spotless.

The streets were full of cheering people, and everyone waved their arms and cheered to the fullest. This was the happiest moment in their lives. Over the years, the Han Dynasty's martial arts have been constantly, and good news has been heard one after another. The Great Wall Victory and the recovery of Baiyue have made them happy, but it is not as good as this time.

After all, this was the destruction of the country or the pioneering of the Han Dynasty. The Han people were very happy to be born in a prosperous era.

Gaomiao is just two miles in front, with civil and military officials standing on the two sides. Behind them is the palace guards, each standing straight with a look of joy.

Prince Liu Che strode, Zhou Yang and the others turned over and dismounted, greeted Liu Che: "I have met the prince."

"Brother-in-law, you're back!" Liu Che was very happy when he saw Zhou Yang's face, and smiled. He pulled Zhou Yang's arm intimately and whispered in Zhou Yang's ear: "Brother-in-law, there is a big happy event. Do you want me to tell you?"

"Prince, what's the matter?" Zhou Yang was curious.

"Yeah!" Liu Che blinked mischievously and said to Yiyao: "I won't tell you. You will know when you go home. You have to go back early."

There are only Princess Nangong and Zhang Ling'er in Zhouyang Mansion. Could it be that something happened to them? Zhou Yang's heart was so upset, he was very nervous, and asked hurriedly: "What happened?"

"Brother-in-law, see where you are thinking? How can something happen? You have to go and see this matter yourself to be interesting. I will lose energy after I say it." Liu Che said with a stern face and said loudly: "The emperor has an order to invite the meritorious soldiers who fought against Donghu to the Gao Temple!"

"What's the matter? It's mysterious!" Zhou Yang wanted to pick out the answer from Liu Che's mouth, but in this way, he could only temporarily suppress his heart. As long as it was not a bad thing, everything would be easy to say. After calming down his mind, Zhou Yang led the generals and strode towards Gao Temple.

The civil and military officials standing in the two sides saw it and wanted to return to the mansion immediately and work overtime with their wives and concubines. Can they give birth to a promising son like Zhou Yang?

The ceremony of offering prisoners was one of the most solemn rituals in ancient China. It could not be held without major victory or special significance. In the battle of Donghu, the number of beheadings of the Han army was far less than that of the war several years ago, but its significance was much greater than that of the Great Wall. Emperor Jing decided to hold the ceremony of offering prisoners in Taimiao.

The Han Dynasty was founded for decades, and many wars of all sizes were fought. However, the ceremony of Gaomiao's offering of prisoners was recorded in history and will be remembered forever. As long as you can enter Gaomiao, it will be enough to make ancestors glorious for generations. Not to mention, Zhou Yang is the commander of these soldiers who are fighting. Who can not admire him at the forefront?

Li Guang, Cheng Buzhi, Gongsun He, Gongsun Jian and others had red light on their faces, and their mouths cracked into lotus flowers, so how could they be together? The joy in their hearts was far beyond the journey after the Great Wall Victory.

Zhou Yafu stood in front, looking at Zhou Yang who was walking towards him, his eyes narrowed into a slit, and he couldn't open it. Zhou Yang was really too frightened to him. Zhou Bo Conglong made great achievements in the Zhou family's three generations of generals. Zhou Yafu quelled the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms. Does the father and son have such honor?

At this moment, Zhou Yafu really wanted to drink a thousand cups, if possible.

Emperor Jing was wearing an imperial robe and a crown on his head, and was full of energy. He stood in front of Gao Temple and looked at Zhou Yang, and was very happy. This beloved son-in-law gave him a lot of face. Not only did he wash away the shame of Pingcheng, empress Gao was humiliated by Baiyue, but he also took over the Donghu. More importantly, defeating the Huns in sight, how could Emperor Jing be unhappy as the emperor?

"Zhou Yang, come quickly!" Emperor Jing's face was full of a kind smile. He waved to Zhou Yang, and raised his foot and was about to go up to greet him.

Shen Gong, who was standing beside Emperor Jing, hurriedly reminded him: "Your Majesty, don't lose your etiquette."

According to etiquette, Emperor Jing wanted to stand here to accept Zhou Yang and his friends' offer. He could not move, so Emperor Jing had to retreat.

Seeing Emperor Jing's actions, all the civil and military ministers regretted their intestines. The wives and concubines were too unscrupulous to give birth to such capable descendants.

For Zhou Yang, Emperor Jing is not only a monarch, but also a good elder. He cares for him very much and takes Emperor Jing's actions into his eyes. Zhou Yang was wrapped in a warm current in his heart. He quickly stepped forward and greeted Emperor Jing: "See the Emperor!"

"See the Emperor!" Li Guang and the others quickly followed and greeted Emperor Jing.

"Haha!" Emperor Jing Chang laughed, his eyes swept over the generals, and he chanted loudly: "The wind blows and the clouds fly, and the power rises and the sea returns to his hometown. How can a strong man guard the four directions?"

This is the "Song of the Great Wind" by Emperor Gaozu, a famous work that has been passed down through the ages. Emperor Jing said at this moment, and he was very happy. Looking at the generals, he shouted: "This is the "Song of the Great Wind". When the Han Dynasty was invented, the Huns were rampant, disturbing the borders and plundering the people's property. Emperor Gaozu hoped that there were warriors guarding the lands of all directions and restoring the people's peace! Now, there are fierce generals around me! Zhou Yang, Li Guang, Cheng Buzhi, Wei Qing, Gongsun He, Gongsun Jian, Qin Wuhui, Qin Yi, Zhang Tong... Each of you is a good example, a warrior of the great Han Dynasty!"

"Thank you for your praise!" Zhou Yang and the others thanked each other in unison.

"Get up!" Emperor Jing waved his hand, Zhou Yang and the others thanked him, and stood up.

"The Great Han Dynasty ceremonial ceremony of offering prisoners to Donghu is beginning!" The emcee of ceremonial Lord Shen proclaimed a loud salute.

"Long live the great man!"

Next, it should be the offer of prisoners, but it did not proceed as planned. The people who came to watch the ceremony made earth-shaking cheers.

"Long live the great man!" Emperor Jing waved his arm and roared.

Emperor Jing roared, and the ministers roared. Zhou Yang and his friends were excited and their blood was surging, and they all roared.

"Long live the great man!" The whole of Chang'an was boiling, and there were shouts of soaring into the sky everywhere.

The roar was shocking, and it went up to the sky and heard from a hundred miles away. This is a grand event for the great man! A grand event for China!

The roar continued for a cup of tea before it gradually calmed down.

Dong Zhongshu held a bunch of silk and read aloud, first talking about the dangers of the Donghu, starting from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. At that time, the Donghu was in its mighty time, and even the Huns had to retreat and dare not to repel their edge. China's struggle against the Donghu continued to fight against the Donghu, Qin Kai defeated the Donghu, and Sima Cuo could only defeat but not defeat, and defeated but not defeated. Now, the Han Dynasty has taken over the Donghu, but has a thousand-year shame. This is a grand event in China.

This article was written by Sima Xiangru, Mei Cheng, Zhuang Ji and others. The words are extremely gorgeous and magnificent. Finally, it comes down to one point, that is, the Han Dynasty's acquisition of Donghu was a great cause for the eternal period!

"Long live the great man!"

As soon as Dong Zhongshu's voice fell, another shocking cheer sounded, and Chang'an was boiling again.

Next, it was time to offer prisoners. The first person to be escorted was the King of Donghu. Now the King of Donghu is so haggard that he has lost a lot of weight and has a hair. After arriving in Chang'an, the Han Dynasty did not abuse him. He served him delicious food and drink. He ate the Han Dynasty food that he had longed for for a long time, but was absent-minded. Only then did he realize that being a king of a devastated country was so uncomfortable and tormented. Over time, he became thinner and haggard.

"My minister Zhou Yang was ordered to lead the troops and attack the Donghu. God blessed the Han Dynasty. The soldiers used their orders to pacify the Donghu, captured the Donghu King, and presented it to the Emperor of the Han Dynasty!" Zhou Yang said loudly in accordance with etiquette.

"God blesses the great Han Dynasty, and the soldiers use their lives. Zhou Yang is good at commanding troops, and only then can he succeed!" Emperor Jing looked solemn and waved his hand, and the King of Donghu was taken to Gaomiao.

Then the officials of Donghu were escorted. They were like Donghu, and were haggard due to anxiety day and night. After Zhou Yang and Emperor Jing answered according to the planned answer, they were all escorted to Gaomiao.

Li Guang came over with Lieyang horse. Zhou Yang took the reins and came to Emperor Jing and said, "This horse is a famous horse from the Huns, named Lieyang horse. It was a mount for the prince of Zuoguli of the Xiongnu. It was seized by the flying general Li Guang and presented it to the emperor!"

"Lieyang horse?" Emperor Jing's eyes suddenly widened, and his bright eyes slipped around the Lieyang horse, and he smiled and said, "The three famous horses of the Chidian, Zhuifeng, Lieyang, and the Huns were all seized by the Han Dynasty, haha!"

The three famous horses of the Chidian, Chasing Wind, and Lieyang Huns were all captured by the Han army, which is of great significance. The Huns loved horses and still loved famous horses. These three famous horses fell into the Han Dynasty, which shows that the Huns were no longer the former Xiongnu. The period of defeating the Huns was not far away. Emperor Jing was very happy, and his right hand clenched into a fist, laughing and said, "Okay, okay! The period of defeating the Huns is not far away! Not far away!"
To be continued...