Big man: I am the Champion Marquis!

Chapter 313 Listen More and Think More
For Huo Xian, enjoying singing and dancing is just a way to relax before going to war. In fact, he thinks he is in a very good state now.

As for his own jokes and so on, they would not make Liu Che favor Wei Zifu again. Now the emperor's only favorite is Lady Gou Ge.

But there is nothing to worry about. After all, although Wei Zifu has fallen out of favor, her position as queen is very stable, which is obviously enough.

He did this just to let the emperor have some old feelings. Although given Liu Che's character, these so-called old feelings were mostly not worth mentioning, this was a true change of attitude faster than turning the pages of a book.

But no matter what, with a little effort, maybe there will be some effect.

On the other hand, when the emperor held a banquet and the empress, the crown prince, and the general all came, this was also a very obvious signal, and many people could also know about these things.

Even though Huo Xian was away on a military expedition, some people could not think that this was an opportunity because the general was in poor health or the crown prince often displeased the emperor.

If some tricks had really been done, there would be no need to mention what would have happened to some people when the domineering champion Hou triumphantly returned.

"Han'er, these fur coats are prepared for you." Wei Zifu looked at Huo Han and was still a little worried. "It must be snowing heavily in the north now. Is it appropriate for you to go to the battle at this time?"

Huo Xian said confidently, "Aunt, His Majesty doesn't think there's a problem with going on the expedition at this time, and the general also thinks it's appropriate to go on the expedition at this time. I think so too, so it must be fine."

Wei Zifu did not try to persuade him any further. She was indeed a politically wise person, but she also knew that there were some things she did not understand.

Let’s not talk about Huo Xian for now. Simply because the emperor and the general expressed their approval of the expedition date, Wei Zifu would not have said much.

No matter how confident she was, she would not think that her military insights could match those of the emperor and the general. Moreover, she did not really understand military matters, or even knew nothing about them.

Since you don't understand these things, don't worry about them, and don't make any suggestions, lest you do the wrong thing with good intentions, which would be bad.

Wei Zifu could only say, "I won't talk about your war, but you must not get cold on the march."

Huo Xian nodded repeatedly, "Don't worry, Auntie. I have nothing else to offer, but I will never let myself down. Don't worry, I will definitely eat well and wear warm clothes."

"The prince has sent me some mink furs, and I'll give them to you." Wei Zifu said, "You've always been very clean, and it's not like you're in Chang'an. Don't wear old clothes anymore, give them to your soldiers or throw them away, don't be too fussy about them."

This didn't seem to be a big problem, so Huo Xian smiled and said, "Aunt, I also gave away things I didn't need to the soldiers in the army."

There are too many clothes to wear, and too many sets of armor to change, so naturally I won't just let them sit there and collect dust. I will use them when needed.

Huo Xian has never been a stingy person and doesn't care much about money, probably because he really doesn't need it.

Therefore, much of the income from the fiefdoms over the years was used to support the families of the fallen soldiers or to subsidize the wounded soldiers.

Even if these people received pensions from the court, the court's affairs were the court's, and Huo Xian's wishes were his. These were naturally two different matters.

There is no need to worry about people accusing him of buying off the military's hearts, not to mention that Huo Xian is trusted by the emperor.

In fact, there is no shortage of generals in the army who take out their own rewards and distribute them to the soldiers. As long as they don't go too far, there is generally no such thing as haggling over such matters.

Therefore, Huo Xian knew exactly what to do, and some of his actions would not make people feel that there was anything insecure about them, nor would people think that this champion marquis had other thoughts or ideas.

Wei Zifu said, "I'll have someone deliver the things to your house in a while. These are your underwear, so your soldiers can take them with them. The armor and weapons will naturally be sent to the baggage carriage."

Huo Xian had no objection and said with a smile, "I know. This is not my first time to go to war. There is nothing to worry about. I have even been to Dayuan. It took me a year to walk there. It was also climbing on ice and sleeping in the snow!"

"How can it be the same!" Wei Zifu said unhappily, "It is not easy to attack Dayuan, thousands of miles away. But if we attack the Xiongnu, we will be attacking the Xiongnu."

There seems to be nothing wrong with Wei Zifu's point of view. After all, even now, there are still many people in the Han Dynasty who look down on the Western Regions and think that they can be manipulated at will.

As for Dayuan, it was just one of the countries in the Western Regions. At most, it was a slightly stronger country among the countries in the Western Regions, but it was not particularly strong.

The only reason to attack such a country is that the journey is long. When Li Guangli was defeated, many people thought that it was because he had no experience in leading troops for the first time, so he suffered heavy casualties.

As for fighting the Huns, that was another matter. The real enemy in the eyes of the Han people was the Huns, their mortal enemy.

Even though we have had many advantages in fighting against the Huns in recent years, many people still feel that this is an evenly matched enemy, and the only enemy that can threaten the Han Dynasty.

Huo Xian did not argue any more, because it was obvious that it would be useless to say anything. Wei Zifu might not really understand it, so it was better not to do something that would be futile.

"You have been practicing riding and shooting since you were young, and you are naturally strong." Wei Zifu looked at Huo Xian and said earnestly, "When it comes to bravery, you are indeed far superior to the general. We all know this."

Huo Xian became proud, "Aunt, I think I'm still a little lacking. I wanted to be strong enough to lift a tripod, but it seems I have no chance now."

Although Huo Xian is very strong, unfortunately he is not a true super strongman, which is naturally a regret for him.

Being able to lift a tripod, what an enviable level of ability.

It is said that Xiang Yu was strong enough to lift a tripod, hence the allusion of "The King Lifting the Tripod".

Another negative example is King Wu of Qin, Ying Dang, who loved wrestling. As a result, the tripod slipped out of his hand, breaking his tibia and causing him to die at the age of 23.

Seeing Huo Xian was in high spirits and full of yearning, Wei Zifu quickly said, "You are a general leading troops, learn from the generals. Looking at the whole dynasty, how many generals like to charge into battle?"

"Marquis of Ruyin," Huo Xian blurted out, "and Ji Bu, they are both brave and valiant. Marquis of Wuyang is also brave and valiant, a warrior that Xiang Yu would praise."

Wei Zifu was speechless for a moment, because the example given by Huo Xian left her speechless. Xiahou Ying was the chariot god of the Han Dynasty, the general who was best at commanding and using chariots. And Fan Kuai's bravery was beyond words, and he was able to slightly intimidate Xiang Yu at the Hongmen Banquet.

Ji Bu was not only a man of his word, he was also a fierce general. He became famous for his bravery, which was why he was appreciated and recommended by Xiahou Ying.

Wei Zifu could only advise him again, "Although a brave general can certainly boost the morale of the army, you are the Grand Marshal commanding more than 100,000 people. How can you charge into battle every time? If you make a mistake, where will the army be?"

Huo Xian quickly explained, "Aunt, I don't charge into the battle formation every time. I will only charge into the battle formation when it is an emergency or when I am determined to win!"

This is also what Huo Xian really thinks. He does not always lead the troops. After all, he is a general and he still has some sense of propriety.

However, Wei Zifu and others seemed to only remember that he rushed into the enemy camp to save Zhao Po Nu and others during the initial battle, and that he blocked the gorge when he went to the Western Regions last time and met the Right Wise King of the Xiongnu in a narrow road.

"If you don't like charging into battle, how did you get injured last time?" Wei Zifu said seriously, "Every time you fight, aren't there pieces of armor that were shot out?"

Huo Xian had his reasons and evidence, but Wei Zifu also had her own basis, and some things could not be kept secret.

The damaged armor, bruises and wounds on the body, etc., were reported back by those who followed Huo Shan to the battle, even if they did not see them with their own eyes. Both Liu Che and Wei Zifu knew about these things.

Even a general like Huo Xian, who enjoyed the emperor's absolute trust, could not possibly lead an army of 100,000 and be surrounded by his own people. There must be some people arranged by the emperor.

Huo Xian had no objection to this, as long as those people did not affect his fighting. And the role of those people was indeed to record some things, not to make decisions on the arrangement of the war.

Once again, Huo Xian didn't know what to say so he chose to keep silent. Now he just listened with an open mind, otherwise he would definitely be criticized more.

As long as you are on the battlefield, no one will nag you. That is when the sky is high and the birds fly freely.

Seeing Huo Shan's look, Wei Zifu naturally became angry. How could she not see through Huo Shan's little thoughts?

But now he didn't listen to what I said. It is even more unrealistic to expect Huo Xian to remember these instructions when he is away on the battlefield.

Arranging some people to keep an eye on Huo Xian was out of the question. On the battlefield, the orders of Huo Xian, the commander, were naturally respected, and everyone else had no choice but to obey.

Therefore, if this kid is determined to charge, he can always find a reason to do so, and other people won't even be able to do anything about it.

Even after returning to Chang'an, he would still make excuses, as if the war could not be won if he did not charge into the battle.

When Huo Xian went out to fight, many people seemed to have a lot of worries and concerns.

But there is really no other way. After all, everyone knows that there is no general in the court, so they can only rely on such a young man who is not bound by any constraints.

Wei Zifu's instructions were temporarily over, but it did not mean that Huo Xian could relax, as he still had to go to other places.

There was always the same routine before each expedition. Clothes, armor, etc. were arranged by the elders, and he only needed to set off when the time came. It seemed that he didn't need to worry about these things at all.

On the other hand, naturally, every time he goes to a house, he will be constantly given instructions. The elders will also be worried about Huo Xian's series of behaviors, and they will inevitably give him various reminders.

There's nothing much to say about this, just get used to it. Anyway, Huo Xian thinks he is a dead pig that is not afraid of boiling water. He has been talked and listened to so much that he has his own tricks to deal with things.

Just listen to it face to face, and continue to agree when necessary, as if you realize how wrong your previous recklessness was, as if you have really come to your senses.

As for when he went out and went to the battlefield, no one could control him. He would just be nagged a few more times when he came back.

Watching Huo Xian's back as he left, Wei Zifu could only sigh. Although the court seemed to be more optimistic about this war, they were still nervous.

It wasn't just Queen Wei Zifu who was nervous. It can be said that everyone in the court, both civil and military, was nervous. After all, this battle was a real decisive battle.

The Xiongnu certainly couldn't afford to lose, but neither could the Han. It seemed that the Han had too many reasons to win, and they listed many advantages in their calculations.

The Han army had many advantages, but a war involving hundreds of thousands of people on both sides was itself related to the fate of the country. What's more, this time they had to go deep into the heart of the grassland and fight in the core area of ​​the Huns.

The bottom line is that the Han army does have advantages, but the undeniable reality is that the Han army actually also has certain disadvantages.

There is no need to exaggerate. Many people know that the key to victory in this decisive battle with the Huns still depends on Huo Shan's performance.

Even though he had won several victories before, a decisive battle on a scale of more than 100,000 troops deep in the grassland was something he had never experienced before, and now he had to shoulder this responsibility.

Huo Xian, who seemed to be in a good mood, left the Pepper Room and immediately said, "Just send these clothes to my house and give them to the housekeeper. Tell His Majesty that there is no need to prepare a scarf or cloak for me."

A eunuch quickly made a note that whenever Marquis Guanjun went out to fight, he would be dressed in clothes prepared by the Queen, all of which would be the latest and best.

"Oh, by the way, ask His Majesty to prepare two hard bows for me." Huo Xian said, "Send them to my house tomorrow morning. I need to try out the bows first."

Huo Xian did not think there was anything wrong with asking the emperor for things so confidently, and the eunuchs and others did not think there was anything wrong with it either.

"Gunpowder." Huo Xian looked at the palace and smiled. "It's better to have more chips in hand to be prepared."

I have to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion again. Although there is more and more estrangement between me and Gongsun He now, Wei Ru is still here, so naturally I need to visit him.

After all, he was about to go to war, and to put it bluntly, who knew if he would be able to see her again in the future. So he had to follow the proper etiquette and filial piety.

(End of this chapter)