Weiyang Palace, greenhouse palace!
"Cough cough…cough cough…"
Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty could not help but cough. His expression was somewhat pale and he appeared somewhat powerless.
"Your Majesty, take care of your health!"
Dou Ying, the Marquis of Wei, couldn't help but say when he saw Emperor Jing's expression.
"It's fine. I'm not in the way. Everyone, tell me your views on the border!”
Emperor Jing of Han waved his hand indifferently and looked at the Prime Minister Zhou Yafu, Marquis Dou Ying of Wei, Marquis Han Tuidang of Gonggao, Lieutenant Wei Wan, and other officials gathered here.
Everyone looked at each other. In the end, Gonggao Marquis Han Tui, who was born in the Xiongnu, spoke first,
"Your Majesty, I don't think this battle will last long!”
"Oh?"
Emperor Jing of Han looked at Han Tuidang.
"Your Majesty, the Xiongnu have always attacked the Han Dynasty at the beginning of autumn. In autumn, the Xiongnu people's cattle, sheep, and horses are all fat and strong, so they can fight better. Moreover, this is the time to invade the border counties to plunder more resources to survive the winter.
The weather was cold in winter, and the vegetation withered. There was not enough food for the cows, horses, and sheep to eat. The cows and sheep could not produce much milk, and the soldiers had no milk to drink. Food alone was not enough to support them. Moreover, the cows and horses were prone to getting sick, frostbite, or freezing to death…It was very disadvantageous for the Xiongnu in battle.
Therefore, I am sure that the Xiongnu will retreat soon. Otherwise, we don't need to do anything. A heavy snow in midwinter will be enough to cause them heavy losses.”
Han Tuidang kept talking to Emperor Jing of Han.
Emperor Jing of Han and the ministers nodded.
What Han Tui said was very reasonable. As long as the Han Army could defend the border for a period of time, the danger at the border would naturally be resolved.
After hearing Han Tuidang's words, Emperor Jing looked at the other ministers.
"Your Majesty, when the Xiongnu mobilized 200,000 troops, the border counties have already strengthened their defenses. The grain and supplies in the counties are also sufficient. As long as no accidents occur, the Xiongnu will definitely not be able to break through the Great Wall.”
The Marquis of Wei said to Emperor Jing of Han. Seeing Emperor Jing of Han nod his head, he hesitated for a moment before continuing,
"However…Your Majesty, now that the Han Dynasty has decided to go to war with the Xiongnu, we should no longer be limited to defending. We should seek to attack at the right time to weaken the strength of the Xiongnu!”
When Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty heard Dou Ying's words, his eyes lit up as he said to him,
"Marquis of Wei, you're right. Do you have any good suggestions?”
"Your Majesty, now that the county armies of the border counties are fighting on their own, they can still reinforce each other on time. If they attack, it will be difficult to attack together. Therefore, I feel that we should send a commander to the border to carry out a unified command. Only then can we better seize the opportunity!”
Dou Ying continued to speak to Emperor Jing of Han.
Emperor Jing of Han nodded slightly and asked in agreement,
"Then which general do you think is suitable to take on the position of commander and lead the troops of the border county?”
Dou Ying looked at Emperor Jing's expression and couldn't help but look at Prime Minister Zhou Yafu.
Zhou Yafu felt Dou Ying's gaze and felt a little grateful. However, he did not hesitate at all and immediately cupped his fists at Emperor Jing of Han.
"Your Majesty, although I am already the Prime Minister, I am not unfamiliar with military affairs. I request to personally go to the border and command this war!”
Seeing Prime Minister Zhou Yafu speak, Emperor Jing's expression changed.
He looked at Zhou Yafu with a deep gaze. He looked at Zhou Yafu, who had been stripped of his position as Grand Commandant (in charge of the entire country's military forces) and transferred to the position of Prime Minister. He slowly shook his head.
"No, you're now the head of all officials, and your responsibilities are not light. Moreover, you don't understand the situation at the border. It's not suitable for you to go!”
Emperor Jing of Han rejected Zhou Yafu's request.
Zhou Yafu's expression was a little unsightly, and he seemed a little disappointed.
He was not a political genius at all. He was good at managing the army and marching and fighting, but he was appointed Prime Minister by the Emperor.
Although he was the head of all officials and was extremely glorious, he was not too happy. Now that Emperor Jing of Han did not allow him to lead the army to fight in the border, how could his expression be good?
Dou Ying, who was beside him, saw that Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty had decisively rejected Zhou Yafu's proposal. He pondered for a moment and said,
"Your Majesty, why don't I go to the border..."
"No, no, I believe in your talent, Dou Ying. However, to command the troops of the various prefectures to fight the Xiongnu at the border, you must be familiar with the situation at the border and have fought with the Xiongnu before!”
Before Dou Ying could finish, Emperor Jing of Han waved his hand and continued,
"This one already has a suitable candidate, so there's no need for you to go!”
Dou Ying, Zhou Yafu, and a few other officials looked at each other, their eyes flickering. Of the generals in the court, the first was naturally Zhou Yafu, who had once led the main force of the Han army in quelling the rebellion. The second was Dou Ying, who had been the Great General during the Rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms. After him were Han Tui and the other generals!
Now, it was clear that Emperor Jing of Han did not choose these people.
"Your Majesty, this subject dares to ask, are you the Marquis of Wu An?”
Dou Ying asked.
Emperor Jing of Han nodded and asked,
"What do you think?"
"I have no objections!"
Dou Ying was the first to express his stance!
"I have no objections either!"
Zhou Yafu was speechless.
"I have no objections either!"
"I have no objections either!"
……
Everyone spoke up.
That's right, at this moment, who else was more suitable than Marquis Wu An?
Marquis Wu 'an was the only marquis general in the border counties. His status was above all the other generals, and he was the only general who led his troops into the depths of the Xiongnu grasslands, creating an unbelievable record.
No one doubted his leadership ability.
Moreover, this war was largely caused by Marquis Wu An!
He should know the situation better!
Moreover, he was also a warmonger. If there was a chance, he would definitely find a good opportunity to kill the enemy!
Seeing that no one had any objections, Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty nodded slightly and instructed the eunuch Chun Tuo beside him,
" Go and pass on my decree. In addition to the prefect of Yanmen Prefecture, Tian He will also be the general of the border guards. He will command the troops of Yunzhong Prefecture, Yanmen Prefecture, Shanggu Prefecture, Dai Prefecture, and other border prefectures to lead the border war…"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Eunuch Chun Tuo bowed in response and then hurried to the Minister's office to order the Minister to draft an edict.
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