Big man: I am the Champion Marquis!

Chapter 150 No Other Choice
Liu Che and others had too unconventional thinking. They had their own plans for arranging some things, and they probably had plans for many things long ago, which meant that their arrangements were well organized.

After discussing some things, Huo Xian became proud, "Your Majesty, Uncle, after all this discussion, I still have to lead the troops!"

Liu Che and Wei Qing understood this logic very well, and perhaps other people could also understand their thinking, but it was unrealistic to expect them to follow suit completely or to have some freedom in their thinking.

After considering it, Wei Qing asked, "General Huqi, if you lead the army, what will happen if the Huns come over?"

"Didn't I say before that we need to see how many Xiongnu there are?" Huo Xian said with a smile, "If it's just a part of the Xiongnu, then it's fine. If it's a large Xiongnu army, I will definitely hold my ground first and then ask for help."

Liu Che and Wei Qing looked at each other and felt that Huo Shan might not be joking. They also knew that although Huo Shan was bold, he should not make any mistakes in these matters.

Wei Qing continued to ask, "This time you will probably have to lead 10,000 cavalry to rush to the rescue, so that the follow-up troops can catch up. If you go on this expedition, how long will it take you to reach Cheshi?"

"The troops are gathering. I will transfer military equipment and supplies from various places to Dunhuang in the next few days. The rest will naturally be made up by the court." Huo Xian answered directly, "I will lead the army to the battle first, and I will not take care of the rest."

Liu Ju's scalp tingled when he heard this. "Xian'er, you are the Grand Marshal and General of Cavalry, how can you answer like that!"
Liu Che was not surprised and said, "You lead the army first. If there are any shortages in the arsenals and supplies in various places, I will make up for it later."

"I want Marquis Yiqu to be my deputy general, and Marquis Haixi to lead troops to station in Dunhuang as my backup." Huo Xian began to select his generals, saying, "All the military marquises who went to Dayuan last time should be prepared, and those who need to mobilize troops should mobilize troops, and those who need to send generals should send generals. Let Li Ling lead the troops to Loulan, and let Zhao Di, Marquis Xinzhi, escort the baggage for me."

Wei Qing replied, "Li Ling is not a problem. He is training his troops in Dunhuang now."

"Then issue an order first and let him lead his troops directly into the Western Regions." Huo Xian said with a smile, "If he can march faster, I can take him to fight the Cheshi. The soldiers he has are good at bows and crossbows, so we can defeat them if the Xiongnu invade."

Liu Che took it seriously when he heard it. Li Ling was now a Marquis of Guannei, but he was not given much attention.

Huo Xian continued, "Let Lu Bode prepare as well. The court must select a reliable person to go to Guyan Pass to prepare. Once the Xiongnu invade the Western Regions in large numbers, I hope that Li Guangli and Lu Bode will lead the army to help. At that time, I will order Xuye Hou and others to divide their forces and attack into Mobei. Naturally, I can lead the army to make a detour and join them."

Liu Che frowned immediately, and Wei Qing was also thinking carefully.

Huo Xian never thought about just attacking Cheshi. Deep down, he was hoping to lead his army northward and start a detour to attack the Huns directly after defeating Cheshi.

There is nothing wrong with this strategy, which is to transform from defense to direct offense.

There would be no problem if we really fight like this. Such a troop route is difficult for the Huns to predict, and it might have miraculous effects.

Wei Qing said cautiously, "We can't rush this. If we really defeat Cheshi, it might be autumn. By then, we won't have enough supplies and our men will be hurt. It's not appropriate to rashly send troops to fight the Xiongnu."

Liu Che also agreed with Wei Qing's statement, "It is not appropriate to send troops north from the Western Regions. Although you can get some guides, you are not familiar with the road after all. You can't make the decision on your own. We have our own arrangements."

Huo Xian didn't say much. The emperor and the general's concerns were not unreasonable, and there was no harm in being more cautious.

But if there really is an opportunity to fight, Huo Xian will definitely not care about so many things. It will not work to rely on asking for instructions to fight a war, as it will delay things too much!
Liu Ju opened his mouth and said, "Father, do you really want Marquis Guanjun to lead the troops?"

Liu Che was even more annoyed. "Can you find me a reliable general? If there was a general in the court, why would I let Shan'er lead the army again and again? Four years, let him go out to fight three battles in four years, can you rest in peace with your conscience?"

Liu Ju, who had suffered an unprovoked disaster, did not dare to refute. It was indeed unpleasant to let Huo Xian go to war again and again. However, it was an indisputable fact that the court had no reliable generals.

Huo Xian smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I think this is a blessing. I can fight more battles now. I am still young!"

Liu Che said irritably, "Alright, alright, stay in the palace before you go on the expedition. Leave after things are arranged. Now take a break and don't be too busy every day."

Last year, he was supposed to accompany the emperor on a tour, but Huo Xian found an excuse to leave in anger.

He was about to accompany the emperor on a tour this year, but suddenly a war broke out and Huo Shan had to lead his troops to fight.

Things are just a little bit strange and special. It can't be blamed on Huo Xian. There were just some unexpected events and he had no choice but to go to the battle.

I was originally thinking of being a little more peaceful this year, but now I have to start packing up and leaving.

"Your Majesty, I have to leave the palace." Huo Xian said quickly, "I have to arrange my troops, including the Qimen Army and the Yulin Army. If the army sets out, I have to go and select some soldiers myself."

Liu Che thought about it and it made sense, and said, "You go and arrange these things first, but remember to come back every day." Gongsun He and others were used to it. The Marquis of Guanjun's Mansion was Huo Shan's residence, but if the Marquis of Guanjun continued to live in the palace, no one would think there was anything strange.

Huo Xian wanted to stay, but Liu Che said, "Go and announce the decree. Make good arrangements for your two armies."

Seeing Huo Xian, who was sent away with his head held high and his feet puffed out, Liu Che said helplessly, "He must be the happiest to hear about the war. If the Cheshi people act rashly, this will be a big deal."

Wei Qing also had such a feeling. "The Cheshi people must have been instructed by the Xiongnu to do this. The court should hurry up and mobilize troops. If it is just a part of the Xiongnu, it would be fine. The most worrying thing is that the Xiongnu will send their elite main force."

The Han Dynasty is now opening up a new battlefield, but there is no guarantee that the Huns have similar ideas.

In the past, we were used to fighting in the south and north of the desert or on the borders of the Han Dynasty, but now it is not impossible for the battlefield to be set in the Western Regions.

Pointing at the palace gate, Liu Che said angrily, "There are no generals in the court, and everyone says that I favor the Marquis of Guanjun! Why don't you find me a reliable general? Every time the court has a big battle, you rely on a 20-year-old general. How can you have the face to do that!"

Everyone can understand that the emperor is angry, but he does feel a little uncomfortable in his heart.

Faced with a difficult war, the court can only rely on Huo Shan. It can only rely on this general who is just in his early twenties. This is simply a joke if it is made known to others.

It is said that the Han Dynasty now has strong soldiers and horses, and has a lot of money and food. Everyone also believes that the Han Dynasty is strong. However, it still cannot change the fact that the Han Dynasty lacks reliable generals. After all, there are only a few generals.

Even if some generals were mediocre, they still had to continue to be used because the court could not find reliable replacements.

Huo Xian jumped on his horse and left Jianzhang Palace happily, "Uncle Liu, don't rush to move!"

Liu Mo came over cheerfully and said, "Sir, we can move all the things in two days at most."

"Then you move over first!" Huo Xian said with a smile, "Let the people in the village pack up and select twenty reliable people to accompany me on the expedition."

Liu Mo was stunned for a moment, then asked, "Sir, the patrol will take some time, right?"

Zhao Hexi also hurriedly said, "My Lord, didn't you say before that we should bring everyone in the village who is about the same age to broaden their horizons?"

"Go to war! Listen carefully! Go to war!" Huo Xian said with a smile, "Choose twenty men as your troops. Prepare your armor and weapons. Come to the mansion and rest. I will be going to the Western Regions to fight soon."

Chen Ju was immediately happy, "My Lord, I'll go and choose the person!"

"Okay, you go and select the people. If the armor and war horses are not good enough, you can get them from the mansion." Huo Xian said with a smile, "If it really doesn't work, I will go to the army to get them. It's not easy to get the armor from the mansion."

Huo Xian's mansion had many weapons, but few armors, because it was illegal to privately store or make armors. Zhou Yafu was charged with treason because his son wanted to privately make fifty sets of armors as burial objects for Zhou Yafu.

Liu Mo was puzzled, "Why are we going to the Western Regions to fight again out of the blue?"

Huo Xian smiled and said, "The people of Cheshi are short-sighted and lack a lesson. It was also because Feng Dan was capable that I gave him the position of a lieutenant before, which was somewhat inappropriate. Now he has made a contribution. After this battle, my Guanjun Marquis Mansion will have a proper lieutenant!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Mo and others were very happy and felt proud of it.

Be it Feng Dan or Zhao Congxiao, they are all nephews and nephews, and are the troops that the four great generals want to train for you.

Now these young men have made contributions one by one, and with the intentional promotion of the princes, they have now become promising. After all, around Huo Qubing and Huo Xian, the four great generals have seen many lieutenants, and they are not even surprised by the marquises and generals.

But they all knew that the rank of lieutenant was a very high position in the army. Of course, they were happy that their sons and nephews could achieve success. Feng Dan's current achievements might soon be matched by their own children.

The reason is very simple, your Excellency is willing to give opportunities and promote you!
Huo Xian said cheerfully, "Prepare a few more face shields for me, three spears, and three bows. Not only my warhorse, but also the warhorses of my subordinates should be fed with silage to keep them better."

Liu Mo and the others naturally understood that the mansion was not short of good things. But now, they had to invest those resources in those who were about to go on the expedition.

Since we are going out to fight, we must be prepared in all aspects so that we can win!
(End of this chapter)