My name is Wei Qing, and I want to fight the Xiongnu.

Furthermore, in the early Han Dynasty, the Han Dynasty was no weaker than the Xiongnu, and that point... cannot be said to be wrong.

As many people know, the Siege of Baideng was a major battle. At the beginning of this war, the Han Dynasty was winning many battles, but Liu Bang's reckless advance led to his siege at Baideng.

In reality, the Siege of Baideng was just an interlude in the normal battle, a very important interlude at that.

From a macro perspective, the Han Dynasty certainly did not lose in the war between the Xiongnu and the Han Dynasty at the beginning of the Han Dynasty.

The war began when Modu Chanyu led his troops to invade the Han Dynasty and occupied a large area. Liu Bang then led his troops to counterattack and recovered a large amount of lost territory. However, due to a mistake, he was besieged at Baideng Mountain.

Next, Chen Ping offered a plan: Modu Chanyu opened a gap, and Liu Bang led his troops out through that gap.

It's important to note here that it wasn't that they were released, but rather that Liu Bang reorganized his troops and they charged out in an orderly fashion. The difference is significant.

After that, the Han Dynasty gradually recovered the lost territories, and during Liu Bang's reign, the Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu also fought several small battles, with both sides winning and losing!

Yes, Liu Bang suffered losses in the fight against the Xiongnu, but he also gained advantages.

But! Perhaps some readers have overturned conventional thinking and think that if that's the case, then there's no reason for the Han Dynasty to be afraid of the Xiongnu, right?

This...is precisely where a mental trap is fallen.

Those who play idiot games should know that when playing cards in SV, there are often some counterintuitive strategies.

We subconsciously think that during Liu Bang's time, the Han Dynasty couldn't even photograph five horses of the same color, and its national strength was so weak that it could still fight the Xiongnu to the death. Later, when Empress Lü Zhi took power, and then Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing, the national strength grew stronger day by day. What reason did they have to fear the Xiongnu?

However, reality is not as simple as it seems; each situation requires specific analysis.

In the early Han Dynasty, especially during Liu Bang's lifetime, although the Han Dynasty was not very powerful, its soldiers and people had been tempered by blood and iron.

Think about it: Qin Shi Huang died in 210 BC, and the Han Dynasty was established in 202 BC!

The difference was only eight years, most of which was during a period of war.

It's easy to imagine how formidable this generation is!

Looking at the emperor and his ministers, Emperor Liu Bang was definitely a great ruler among the emperors of ancient China.

Among the generals: Cao Can, Zhou Bo, Guan Ying, and Fu Kuan, while not exactly geniuses, were a level below Han Xin, but they were still excellent generals who had earned their reputations through war.

Civil officials and strategists: Xiao He, Zhang Liang, Chen Ping, Lou Jing.

This is a pretty good lineup, especially considering that the three heroes of the early Han Dynasty have a very high reputation throughout history.

As a result, by the time of Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing, how many people could actually name them?

Zhou Yafu was one, but who else? Li Guang? Cheng Bushi?

It's not an exaggeration to say that there's a dearth of talent.

Of course, it should also be pointed out that it is difficult for famous generals to emerge in prosperous times. To a large extent, it is true that it is difficult for famous generals to emerge in times of peace and prosperity when there is no war.

If we consider the generals during the reigns of Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing as being similar to those during the reign of Emperor Gao, then what about the common people and the army?

First, let's talk about the common people. In the early Han Dynasty, the common people really thought, "What kind of people haven't we seen? What kind of battles haven't we fought? We're not afraid of you Xiongnu bastards!"

Life and death are bearish, if you don't agree, just do it.

If you dare to come, I dare to fight.

However, during the reigns of Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing, the people had not experienced the baptism of war and had become accustomed to a peaceful life. Even if you asked them to fight, they would still be willing.

It's not entirely true that the army hadn't experienced the baptism of war for fifty years; there was the Rebellion of the Seven States during Emperor Jing's reign. However, it's certain that wars didn't break out frequently, and the army's combat strength couldn't compare to that of Emperor Gaozu.

Because development was slow in ancient times, neither tactics nor weapons could be updated and replaced in fifty years as they are now.

It can only be said that the Han Dynasty had more horses, which ensured logistical support, but in terms of a complete transformation, it was far more than that.

But the situation was different for the Xiongnu. The Xiongnu were at war every year, and their lives on the grasslands consisted of plundering and herding. The Xiongnu always maintained their fighting strength.

Therefore, if a real war were to break out, the situation during the reigns of Emperors Wen and Jing would actually be worse than that during the reign of Emperor Liu Bang.

Secondly, the battles between Liu Bang and the Xiongnu were evenly matched, but there was a crucial prerequisite: the fighting took place on Han Dynasty territory.

The Han Dynasty's entry into the grasslands and its subsequent victory can be traced back to Wei Qing's first time leading troops!

Okay, let's summarize the situation during the reigns of Emperors Wen and Jing.

Aside from the people in the border areas, most of the people live in peace and contentment and do not want to fight.

The army lacked real combat experience, and its combat effectiveness was significantly reduced compared to the early Han Dynasty.

Generals and commanders...

Finally, and most importantly!

First, the Liu family princes! This point will be explored in depth in the novel, involving a series of plot developments, but I won't spoil it now.

While Liu Bang was alive, the princes of the Liu family would not rebel, but what happened after Liu Bang died?

Without resolving the issue of the vassal kings, how could the Han Dynasty wage war against the Xiongnu?

What if we're fighting the Xiongnu in front, but our backyard catches fire?

Secondly, war is risky and very expensive.

But there was really no risk in a marriage alliance; a woman would then prepare a so-called dowry.

It's so easy to be generous to others.

Wars kill people and, more importantly, they reshuffle those in power.

During the reigns of Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing of Han, the meritorious officials of Pei Commandery always held a dominant position, but the Han Dynasty valued military merit.

If there were a slave who was invincible in battle and overturned the Xiongnu's carts, would the emperor appoint him as prime minister or general?

The cake is only so big, and so many people have jumped out from the bottom to try and divide it up, so naturally those who originally monopolized the cake are unhappy.

The key point is that this group still has a voice...

Given the current situation, is it fair to say that the Han Dynasty was unwilling to go to war with the Xiongnu?

Of course, the novel exaggerates these elements to intensify the conflict.

Exaggeration may be an exaggeration, but it also shows that the Xiongnu economy was weak; otherwise, they might have been the beacon of the Han Dynasty.

Let me explain one more point in advance, which I will definitely discuss later.

In the novel, the Chanyu of the Xiongnu tribe is not Junchen, nor Yizhixie, but Modu Chanyu.

Maodun Chanyu was indeed a peerless hero.

Those who are interested can look it up; he's practically a template for novel protagonists.

From birth to death, his extraordinary life needs no explanation.

As for the marriage alliance... the reason why a marriage alliance was held every five years was not because the Chanyu died, but simply because for the Xiongnu, the princess was secondary; the main thing was the dowry.

Since the Chanyu (ruler) won't die, what can be done? Just marry him every five years.

This is the setting, and I think it makes sense.

Since the protagonist of this book is not a time traveler, much of the history cannot be written in the book for the readers to see.

Therefore, directly applying historical facts to novels will inevitably result in some inconsistencies.

I hope everyone can focus on the story world built in the novel. Of course, discussions about history are welcome. The history of the Han Dynasty is very interesting, really, really, really interesting, especially for our generation.

Unfortunately, for certain reasons, in some people's mouths, Emperor Wu of Han has somehow become a tyrant who only knows how to wage war and expand his territory...

Emperor Wu of Han's war against the Xiongnu is also considered a mistake by some.

They've been kneeling for so long that they can't stand up anymore.

Many self-proclaimed smart people say that if they could travel back to the Han Dynasty, they would prefer to live during the reign of Emperor Wen of Han rather than during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han.

Then, they would casually criticize Emperor Wu of Han's aggressive military campaigns... and even deny Emperor Wu's actions.

First of all, I do not disagree that the people during the reign of Emperor Wen of Han may have lived better lives than the people during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han.

But the premise is not being born in a border region, where the people live a very difficult life.

As for those who claim to negate Emperor Wu of Han's foreign policy, I really don't know what to say except to call them idiots.

Here's an option for our readers: Before the Eight-Nation Alliance, their hope was to cripple the eight nations in their own countries, even at the cost of their own nations suffering heavy losses.

Or should we wait until the Eight-Nation Alliance reaches Beijing before hastily organizing an army to launch a counterattack?

What I fear is that if the Eight-Nation Alliance really reached Beijing, instead of organizing an army to launch a counterattack, they would choose to run away with their gold and silver treasures, leaving those innocent people to be raped and plundered by the Huns!

Such a vivid history, how many years have passed?

Why can't some so-called intellectuals, those who think they are the only ones who are sober when everyone else is drunk, learn even the slightest lesson?

Emperor Taizong of Tang said that history can serve as a mirror to understand the rise and fall of dynasties.

China's five thousand years of history is the greatest treasure left to us by our ancestors!

Why do we insist on picking up the so-called truths distorted and fabricated by certain Western countries and enshrining them like the Bible, while disregarding the precious wealth left to us by our ancestors?

Have they become stupid from reading too much, or are they just too busy making money?

That's a bit of an exaggeration... but actually, people aren't too worried about being reported.

It's heartbreaking to think about, this book doesn't deserve...

Without being number one on the leaderboard, do you even deserve to be reported?

Furthermore, the fact that my novel, which promotes positive energy and spreads Chinese civilization, was banned should be listed after those novels that distort history and slander our motherland, right?

Chapter 40: Only the mediocre are not envied.

In response to Wei Qing's question, Liu Yangxin said irritably, "The Xiongnu barbarians who can appear in Chang'an are all of decent status. Even by human standards, they are fully qualified to carry swords and knives."

After explaining, she looked around and said, "Let's choose a good weapon first, then clothes and armor, and finally a mount."

In comparison, this choice was made taking into account the degree of price demand.

Wei Qing didn't understand, so naturally he had no objection.

Liu Yangxin pulled him into a weapon shop called Baibingge. Weapon shops in Chang'an Royal City are generally backed by powerful figures.

Instead of saying that the government prohibits the private sale of weapons, it says that weapons are dangerous and can easily cause bloodshed.

Once a conflict breaks out, relevant parties will inevitably intervene to investigate.