Controlling mountains and rivers since the Warring States Period

Chapter 370 Curing the Disease (Part 1)

"The General and the Champion Marquis are both in very poor health."

After the grand ceremony,

The emperor noticed that this decisive battle in the northern desert had left his beloved empire's two pillars looking much more weathered.

Wei Qing crossed the vast desert beyond the Great Wall and advanced all the way to Zhiyan Mountain, the stronghold of the Xiongnu.

Huo Qubing even drank from the vast sea, creating unprecedented achievements!
But during this long journey
How could there be few hardships and trials?
then,

The emperor quickly summoned physicians to help them recover.

After conducting a thorough examination using the four diagnostic methods of observation, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation, the physician spoke to the emperor in this manner.

The emperor asked, "Is it possible to make amends?"

The physician replied, "I will do my best!"

For the next period of time, all the physicians in Chang'an were treating the Twin Heroes of the Han Dynasty.

Wei Qing obeyed the doctor's orders, and, keeping his mischievous nephew at bay, began to live a secluded life.

He said to the bored Champion Hou, who was complaining that he was about to break down, "A soldier's duty is to fight."

"Now that there is no war in the country, you can relax and take the time to recharge."

"If I don't take good care of myself, how will I be able to conquer the Western Regions for His Majesty in the future?"

Zhang Qian, wanting to atone for his crimes through meritorious service, had already set off for the Western Regions.

Wei and Huo knew this in their hearts.

The emperor sent this envoy there to prepare for future conquests of the Western Regions and even beyond!

Huo Qubing was constantly nagged by his uncle, and with his uncle-in-law, the emperor, sending people to keep an eye on him and check if the Marquis of Champion was acting recklessly, he could only curl up on the bed and pretend to be "delicate and needing medicine constantly."

"...That's not necessary!"

Upon seeing this, Liu Yong, who had come to visit him, couldn't help but touch his arm.

In his heart, the pride he felt from riding on the coattails of his godson and good brother, and thus achieving great feats like "sealing the wolf's lair and drinking from the vast sea," hadn't yet faded.

The image of the champion steed trampling the Xiongnu was still fresh in people's minds, but then they turned around and saw Huo Qubing in this state.

He simply couldn't adapt.

"Then go tell His Majesty and my uncle to stop torturing me!"

For Huo Qubing,

Forcing him to go without hunting or playing for an extended period would be tantamount to killing him!

"That's it!"

"Health is the most important thing!"

Liu Yong looked at Huo Qubing's face and hair, and then said to him, "You're only twenty-two years old, and your skin is already dry from the wind and frost of the frontier!"

"Keep struggling for a few more years, and don't let your hair turn gray!"

Say it,
He walked over without any hesitation, found a bronze mirror in Huo Qubing's house, and looked at himself.

"Look, after just a few trips to the borderlands with you, my temples have turned gray!"

"If you start another war, I won't follow you!"

"I want to go with Wei Qing!"

"He's much more mature than you!"

This life-or-death fighting style is extremely harmful to the body!

"Also, the embassy is planning to include your account of the Battle of Mobei in their report..."

"I heard that the people from Qin and Xia said that although the Battle of Mobei was fought between us and the Xiongnu and had nothing to do with them, it was still a major event for all the Xia people!"

"Many descendants of the Xia people have fled east, west, and south, but this is the first time they've fled as far north as you have!"

"Moreover, the Xiongnu have been a vicious and wicked neighbor from the Qin to the Han dynasties. Now that you and Wei Qing have chased them like stray dogs, it has indeed boosted the prestige of our Chinese nation!"

"Hmph, once those envoys return with their records, letting the people of Western Qin and Southern Xia know of the bravery of the Han people, then..."

Liu Yong muttered to himself as he looked in the mirror, and only then did he turn to look at Huo Qubing, only to find that he had already fallen asleep.

The Crown Prince of Liang quietly withdrew and summoned one of the servants to inquire:
"How has the Marquis of Champion been resting lately?"

“Not very good,” the man replied. “I can’t sleep at night, I doze off during the day, and I sometimes complain of bone pain. I also lose my appetite for certain foods.”

Liu Yong said, "I told you long ago, this kid is fearless in battle!"

He ran out and sought out a doctor to consult about the matter.

The doctors told him, "Once vital energy is lost, it is very difficult to replenish it."

"When the general and the champion marched beyond the Great Wall, they often did not have a proper meal. When pursuing the Xiongnu, they had to endure hunger and fear of missing the opportunity to fight."

"So their bodies are like bamboo baskets, which look intact but have actually been shaken so much that the bamboo strips have become loose and have many holes."

"A lack of appetite is a manifestation of this."

"All we can do is try to replenish the contents of the bamboo basket in a timely manner, so that even if it keeps leaking, it can still retain something and not be empty."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yong stamped his feet and lamented, "They deserve to die! How could the two pillars of the Han Dynasty die so young!"

"Many famous generals in ancient times lived long lives, so why can't the same be true for our Han Dynasty?"

The doctor only thought to himself:
In ancient times, famous generals did not venture beyond the Great Wall; most relied on cities for defense and fought the enemy in valleys and plains.

When they set up camp, they could dig up the soil and cook food on the spot, so it was common for them to blockade cities and hold their ground against mountains.

When you get to the border region, there's soil everywhere, but where can you find something to start a fire?
Cow dung isn't everywhere!
Eating cold and hard foods like this will surely damage your stomach and intestines, won't it?

If your digestive system is damaged, how can your body recover?

The story of Lian Po "excreting three times during a meal" is still quite popular today!
Liu Yong, unaware of the doctor's thoughts, went to visit Wei Qing at his residence.

He chatted with Wei Qing, holding his good friend's hand and repeatedly expressing his concern.

After it was over,

Liu Yongcai walked out of the general's mansion.

As he boarded the carriage, he spotted a furtive figure.

"Li Gan!"

"what are you doing here!"

Liu Yong immediately called out to the other party.

Marquis of Guannei, Li Gan,
He was the youngest son of General Li Guang.

He served under Wei Qing and Huo Qubing in the battles of Hexi and Mobei respectively, and was awarded a marquisate for his meritorious service.

Compared to his father, who always seemed to run into trouble when faced with a major event, he was much better off—

After Li Guang felt humiliated and committed suicide in grief and indignation...
The emperor didn't even posthumously grant him the title of marquis!

but,

Li Gan therefore believed that his father had suffered a great injustice.

His father fought wars his whole life.
In the northern desert, he himself had followed the Champion Marquis and made great contributions in battle.
Why is it that the emperor is unwilling to even grant posthumous honors?
Li Gan pondered this privately for a long time and finally concluded that it must be because General Wei Qing had slandered him to the emperor!

After all, everyone in the government and the public knows that
The emperor would often issue orders arbitrarily, and the general would always "flatter and fawn" over him!
This is a treacherous minister!
then,

Li Gan lingered outside Wei Qing's house, wanting to take the opportunity to avenge his father. He punched the enemy three times while masked and left.

As a result, before he could put his decision into practice, he encountered Liu Yong.

As for Li Gan...
He was just like his father in nature, prone to impulsive actions and rarely considering the consequences.

Huo Qubing once told Liu Yong in private, "This guy can be a general who charges into battle, but he's not good at commanding large armies."

Liu Yong also strongly agreed with this.

Upon seeing Li Gan, who was acting suspiciously and had a tense expression, he immediately concluded that the kid had something to hide!

This guy's brain isn't even as good as mine!
How could I possibly keep what's on my mind?!
"Are you planning to do something bad?"

Liu Yong jumped off the carriage and walked up to Li Gan.

Seeing his confident tone, Li Gan didn't argue, but stubbornly insisted, "That's right!"

"I will avenge my father and wipe away his shame!"

"You stupid dog!"

Even though Liu Yong had some suspicions, he never expected that Li Gan would actually dare to target Wei Qing!
What was Wei Qing's identity?
To reward his achievements, the emperor specially created the position of "Grand Marshal and General" for him!

All the children in the family were granted titles and honors!
He's still Liu Yong's good brother!
He's at home taking care of his health right now, so how could Liu Yong let the other person get entangled with that fool Li Gan?
Therefore, the Prince of Liang roared and rushed over to fight Li Gan.

Shortly thereafter,

People came out of the General's mansion.
Officials tasked with maintaining peace in Chang'an also arrived.
Both of them were forced to go before the emperor to explain the situation.

beside,

The several ghosts huddled in the shadows of the corner opened their lifeless eyes and said to Li Xin, who was also huddled up:
"Do we still need to put sacks around your descendants' graves?"

"I don't think the Emperor of Han will let him off the hook."

His Majesty the Pig Prince's favoritism
That's so obvious!

Li Xin could only sigh and announce his abandonment.

After punching Ling three times
Li Xin suddenly felt a surge of ancestral affection, so he went to the Li family mansion to see if there were any descendants who could be nurtured and become famous for all time.

Then, he heard Li Gan talking to himself inside the room.

While this guy was thinking, his mouth was still running, and he had to say the plan out loud before he felt satisfied.

Upon hearing this, Li Xin's anger flared even more.

Even if you lose a battle, the only thing that happens is to hold one person accountable.

Now you want to fight Wei Qing in a place like Chang'an?
They're going to raid your home!
What kind of brain do you have?
Li Xin then spread the word and summoned a few dead men, intending to beat Li Gan up before he could make a move, in order to bring him back to his senses.

Now that we have Liu Yong to play in our place, it's not bad!

(End of this chapter)