Hanhou

"Sister!"

Zhao Jia went all the way out of the city, and encountered a caravan with hundreds of people.

Wei Qing'er was dressed in riding attire, held a whip in one hand, saw Zhao Jia from a distance, and lightly tapped the horse's belly with his heel.The sturdy Dawan horse spread its hooves and galloped straight towards the city gate.

"Hodor!"

The two siblings hadn't seen each other for nearly a year. Compared to when Zhao Jia left Chang'an, Wei Qingmo's complexion was obviously better. She wasn't as thin as before, and she looked like she was hunting wolves on the frontier.

"Sister, why are you here at this time?" When the caravan was waiting to enter the city, Zhao Jia took the reins and walked beside Wei Qingmo, "Where are Wei Xia and Wei Qiu, why don't they go with them?"

"Because I left home, I left them to take care of Azi." Wei Qingmo folded up his whip and lightly tapped on the saddle.The steed snorted, turned around, and ate the candy that Wei Qingmo put in his palm, "Why are you going north at this time? It's a long story."

"Sister, you may wish to elaborate."

"Involved in the palace." Wei Qing'er slightly lowered his voice, and pointed to several young people who followed in the team, "That's the lords of the Chen family, the Dou family, the Wang family and the Xu family. Not only for the market, but also to increase knowledge.”

"Does the Son of Heaven know about this?" Zhao Jia asked.

"I know." Wei Qing mo nodded and explained, "Before I left, when I was called into the Jiaofang Palace, His Majesty was there. In front of His Majesty, Her Majesty the Queen named a few noble children, and His Majesty gave her approval. , if not for the princes and princesses who are young, they should also travel to gain insights, and should not be confined to the palace."

Zhao Jia pondered for a moment, and he could roughly guess the meaning of the empress, so he didn't continue to ask.

After the caravan entered the city, they settled in the North City Inn.

As early as when Shuofang City was being rebuilt, Zhao Jia made multiple considerations, referring to the two cities of Chang'an and Yunzhong, and formulated a plan with the officials in charge of the project. Residential.

The city is further divided into areas such as Bushi, Yanshi, and Niumashi.

Merchants who enter the city to buy and sell goods must go to the official temple to register their names in advance, check their identity and place of origin, and receive the necessary wooden signs for transactions.

When Jia people bought houses and rented shops in the city, and merchants set up stalls in the city, they had to put up a cover and pay taxes according to the laws of the court.Those who do not obey the law, bully the market, or even oppress good profiteers and villains will be severely punished.

When the notice was posted in the city, when advertising the people of Shuofang and the tribes of the grassland, Zhao Jia planned to catch a few models to scare the chickens and monkeys, and deter those who were lucky.

What he didn't expect was that from the opening of the market to the present, except for a few scoundrels who stole and were beaten up, everyone obeyed the law, paid taxes on time, and almost never broke the law.

For those who are interested in activities, their companions can beat them up and kick them out of the caravan by the way, so that they can completely rest their minds.

One of the important reasons for this situation is that Zhao Jia's reputation is too fierce.

After defeating the Huns, sweeping across the grasslands, chasing the remnants of the Huns out of the Western Regions, and driving them out of the desert, they dared not turn back all the way, how could they not be fierce?

Not to mention Mayi, just the battle under the city of Shuofang, Da Shan died, three of the four corners of the royal court were removed, and the life and death of the remaining one was also uncertain.The glorious Xiongnu Empire fell apart at an incredible speed.

How can such a fierce man and such a cavalry not be feared!

Taking ten thousand steps back and not mentioning the war, the punishment of "Ling Chi" alone is enough to frighten everyone.

Every time they think of Prefect Zhao and the "exciting feeling" of a knife cutting flesh, everyone will feel nervous, their scalps will go numb, and they will no longer dare to have the idea of ​​causing trouble in the city.

After knowing the reason, Zhao Jia had nothing but helplessness.

Explain?

No explanation.

The final result is that Zhao Taishou's vicious reputation has spread far and wide, and it has been heard in Monan, Mobei and Western Regions.He once overwhelmed Wei Yue, the prefect of Yunzhong, and Li Danghu, the prefect of Yanmen, and became the most evil god in the hearts of all the ministries.

According to the word of mouth, the story of Zhao Taishou began to spread in Central Asia and West Asia.

It is said that this Han prefect was ruthless, murderous without blinking an eye, and sent troops to slaughter his troops at every turn, without leaving any chickens or dogs behind.

It is also said that this person was cold-blooded and ruthless, and he had long-forgotten friends with the famous cruel officials of the Han Dynasty, Zhidu, Ning Cheng, Zhang Tang, etc., and they often exchanged letters for the purpose of discussing torture.

There is also a saying that when the Xiongnu invaded Hanbian, Zhao Taishou, who was not as weak as the weak crown, led hundreds of people to fight against thousands of Xiongnu, captured the prisoners and interrogated them personally, even the tough leader could not stand it.

After that, he made an oath in public to "kill all the Huns and clean up the grasslands".

And he did.

May I ask, where is the shadow of the Huns cavalry in Hanbian today?Looking at Monan and Mobei again, the former land of the Xiongnu king's court, where the Da Shanyu king's tent is located, has long been covered with decaying grass, leaving only ruins on the ground.

The Huns who were still alive, either fled into the Mobei jungle to join the barbarians; or fled westward in a hurry, and were scattered in the middle, some went south to be poisoned, some continued to go west, and even became bandits, without a trace of majesty and domineering .

When Zhao Jia was the prefect of Shuofang, no matter the caravan traveling north or south, or the envoys and travelers from the west, as long as they entered Shuofang County and came to Shuofang City, they had to obey the law honestly.

No matter your identity or background, or what purpose you have in mind, even if you are a tiger descending from the mountain, once you reach the territory under the jurisdiction of the prefect Zhao, you must shut your mouth and put away your claws.Dare to roar with bright claws, believe it or not, knock out teeth and cut off sharp claws on the spot.No matter how ignorant you are, even if the tiger skin is peeled off, the bones can be smashed to pieces.

In the third year of Yuanding, Zhao Jia was promoted to Tainongling, ranking Jiuqing,

Some people secretly planned whether the rules of Shuofang County would be changed when the new prefect took office.

It's a pity that anyone who thinks this way is slapped severely by reality.

The first thing the new prefect did after taking office was to issue an order, all the rules in the city followed Zhao Jia's, as before, without any changes.

The new prefect, surnamed Guan Mingxian, is the brother of Yingyin Hou Guanqiang. He was also one of the few people who joined the pro-military camp with Dou Liang, Chen Yu and others, and finally persisted.

When the Han army marched eastward and westward, and attacked southward and northward, Guan Xian also went out with the army, but his performance was mediocre, and he failed to make great achievements like Dou Liang and Chen Xun, and was promoted to rank.

Over the past few years, even Wang Xu and Liu Jin have lost more than two thousand stones, but he is the only one who is still standing still, never falling high, and has not been able to get promoted.It was this kind of official experience that honed Guan Xian's character and made him more stable, reminiscent of Guan Ying back then.

Before Zhao Jia left Shuofang County to take up a post in Chang'an, Emperor Wu considered his successor, and Guan Xian's name came into view impressively.

The imperial decree was delivered to him, but Guan Xian couldn't react for a moment.Without any warning, how did he leap several levels and be promoted to the prefect of Shuofang, acting as the guardian of the emperor?

To be honest, Guan Xian was really a little flustered.

I really have no idea, so I can only ask my old friends for help.Dou Liang, Chen Xun, Liu Jin, and Wang Xu were all questioned, and the elders in the family also made suggestions, and finally set a rule: follow Cao Shen's rules and follow Xiao He's rules. Before knowing the local conditions, everything should follow Zhao Jia's rules. It's easy not to make any changes.In the future, when you have an understanding, before you are sure to do better, don't be inflated, so as not to dig a hole for yourself.

After all, to be an official of more than a thousand stones, with a title on his body, he will not be without brains, let alone winks, and he must know in his heart that Shuofang County has today's scale, and Zhao Jia's contribution is indispensable.

Shuofang City is located at an important point, and soon after its establishment, the Huns' army approached the city.

Although the war is over, the city is in ruins.

After Zhao Jia went north, he and Han Yan jointly presided over the reconstruction of the county, resettled the migrating people, and deterred the returning Hu tribe.And set up a commercial market and a market, and formulated various regulations.After several years of operation, Shuofang has become one of the largest counties in the border areas.

If it were someone else, Shuofang would still be an important place, and the government would become a powerful city, but it might not be as prosperous as it is today, let alone a place where caravans must pass through.

Guan Xian thinks thoroughly and acts decisively.

In the past 20 years, from when he went to the north to when he passed away due to illness, he was truly conscientious and devoted to his duties. He managed Shuofang in a sound and colorful manner, making the Pearl continue to shine brightly, and its reputation has lasted for decades.

The official historian left ink in his pen, and his evaluation of him was also very pertinent.Shepherd guards one side, and the merit lies in the community.

In the fifth year of Yuanshuo, in November, Wei Qingmo entered Shuofang County.After staying for five days, he led the caravan and set off westward.Passing through Loulan, Jingjue, Qiemo, Khotan and other countries, crossing the Congling Mountains, the more deserted, the footprints are as far as Daxia and Anxi.

When I passed the Sabbath, I met more than a hundred people from the West. Their pupils, hair, and skin color were very different from those of Han, and their language was unfamiliar.

After repeated questioning and contemplation by the interpreter, I got a general understanding of what happened to them and understood what they said.

It turned out that they were a nomadic tribe attached to Anxi.Because of the war between Anxi and Daxia, the middle-aged men in the tribe were summoned to join the battle as followers.

The old people, women and children left behind were worried about being attacked by barbarians, so they simply followed the men.On the surface, it is for safety, but behind the scenes, there may not be the idea of ​​relying on Anxi and robbing other small tribes.

It's a pity that they encountered a strange cavalry before they joined the Parthian army.

These cavalrymen wore leather robes, held scimitars, and the leader wore a bone helmet. They spoke a language they didn't understand. When they met them, they cut people without saying a word.

If it wasn't for the small number of opponents, and the fighting power of the men in the tribe was not bad, the hundred or so people might not be able to escape, and they would probably have been killed completely.

Listening to the interpreter's report, Wei Qing's eyebrows became tighter and tighter.Asking about the other characteristics of this group of people, and knowing the totem shape of the other party's neck and cheeks, two words immediately flashed in my mind: Xiongnu!

Discovering the traces of the Xiongnu, Wei Qingmo didn't hesitate any longer, and immediately released Xinying, and sent a team of troops to lead the people back the same way, to the Western Regions Protectorate.

"If there is any abnormality, kill it!"

The leader was Xu Meiren's brother, and he nodded solemnly when he heard Wei Qing'er's instructions.

Xinying flapped its wings and flew into the blue sky, and soon turned into a little black shadow.

Wei Qingmo got on the horse and asked the remaining tribesmen to lead the way. She had to confirm it with her own eyes before trying to catch up with the Xiongnu!

When Cao Shi, the governor of the Western Regions, saw the returning group and heard the testimony of the tribesmen, he affirmed Wei Qing's guess, and immediately sent a letter to Bianjun without delay.

The news was sent to Chang'an, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty ordered to mobilize frontier troops and march west again.

This time the army went out with a very clear purpose, to clear away the fleeing Huns and further consolidate the trade routes.At the same time, Liu Rong and Zhang Qian were once again used as envoys to visit the Far West countries.

Unlike the Chaoyue Clan, Emperor Wu decreed to assemble an army of [-], with Wei Yue as the commander, and Zhao Jia, Han Yan, Li Danghu, and Cao Shi all went out with the army.Wei Qing, Zhao Puonu, Zhao Xin and Gongsun Ao are all forwards.

During this Western Expedition, there were many young faces in the army. The elders were not as good as the weak crowns, and the younger ones were no more than dancing spoons. Most of them were the sons of the clan, relatives and nobles.

Wei Qing's nephew, Huo Qubing, brother of the emperor's eldest son Liu Ju, was also listed.

The young Huo Qubing was wearing armor and carrying a strong bow, walking with the crowd, not very conspicuous.

No one would have thought that just in this battle, this young man would become a blockbuster, displaying a military talent that shocked the world.A few years later, he will join Wei Qing in three expeditions to Rome, becoming a world-leading general, killing his opponents in fear, and changing the color of talk among Eurasian countries.