Chapter 64 63 Zhou Yafu's Xiliu Camp

After Han Wendi came to the throne, he continued to adopt the policy of peace with the Xiongnu nobles, and there was no large-scale war between the two sides.But later the Shanyu of the Huns listened to the instigation of the traitors and broke off diplomatic relations with the Han Dynasty.In 158 BC, Shanyu, a military official of the Xiongnu, raised 60,000 troops and invaded Shangjun (where the government is located in the southeast of today's West Yulin) and Yunzhong (where the government is located in the northeast of Tuoketuo, Inner Mongolia), killing many people and looting a lot of property.Beacon towers on the border set off beacon fires to call the police, and even Chang'an could see the flames from far and near.

Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty quickly sent three generals to lead three groups of troops to resist; in order to defend Chang'an, another three generals were stationed near Chang'an: General Liu Li was stationed in Bashang, and Xu Li was stationed in Thorny Gate (now Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province). Northeast), Zhou Yafu was stationed in Xiliu (now southwest of Xianyang City). Once, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty personally went to these places to comfort the army, and also went to inspect them by the way. He went to Bashang first, and when Liu Li and his subordinates saw the emperor coming, they all rode to greet him.Emperor Wenwen's car drove into the barracks without any obstruction at all.

Emperor Wenwen of the Han Dynasty expressed his condolences for a while and left, and the soldiers were in a hurry to see him off. Then, he came to the Thorn Gate again, and the reception ceremony he received was equally grand. Finally, Emperor Wen of Han came to Xiliu.The outpost of Zhou Yafu's barracks saw a group of men and horses approaching from afar, and immediately reported to Zhou Yafu.The soldiers wore blue belt armor, their bows were stringed, and their knives were out of their sheaths. They were completely ready to fight. The advance team of Emperor Wen of Han arrived at the gate of the camp.The sentry post guarding the camp immediately stopped him and refused to let him in.

The leading officials yelled majestically, "The emperor will be here soon!" The guard at the gate of the camp replied without panic, "The army only obeys the general's orders. The general didn't give the order, so I can't let you in." The officials were about to argue with the guard when Emperor Wen's car had already arrived.The soldiers guarding the camp still blocked it. Emperor Han Wen had no choice but to order his attendants to take out the emperor's talisman, and sent someone to Zhou Yafu to say: "I want to enter the camp to work for the army."

Zhou Yafu ordered to open the gate of the camp and let Emperor Wen of Han drive in. As soon as the people escorting Emperor Wen entered the gate of the camp, the officials who guarded the camp told them solemnly: "There is a rule in the army: no cars and horses are allowed to gallop in the barracks." The attendant officials were very angry.Emperor Wenwen of the Han Dynasty ordered everyone to relax the reins and move forward slowly. When I arrived at the middle camp, I saw Zhou Yafu wearing a full body armor and holding a weapon, standing majestically in front of Emperor Wenwen of the Han Dynasty, arching his hands and making a bow, and said: "I am wearing armor and cannot bow down. Please allow me to meet you according to military etiquette. "

Emperor Wenwen of the Han Dynasty was greatly shocked when he heard this. He also leaned on the crossbar in front of the car and bowed his body to salute Zhou Yafu.Then, he sent someone to convey his condolences to the whole army. After the condolences, Emperor Hanwen left Xiliu. On the way back to Chang'an, Emperor Hanwen's attendants were all aggrieved, thinking that Zhou Yafu was too rude to the emperor. However, Emperor Wenwen of Han was full of praise and said: "Ah, this is the real general! The troops in Bashang and Thorny Gate are loose and loose, just like children playing. If the enemy comes to attack, It would be strange not to be a prisoner. How dare the enemy invade Zhou Yafu when he runs the army like this!"

After more than a month, the vanguard of the Han army moved to the north, and the Xiongnu retreated.The three-way army defending Chang'an also withdrew. During this inspection, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty identified Zhou Yafu as a military talent, so he promoted him to lieutenant (the military chief in charge of public security in the capital). In the second year, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty fell seriously ill.When he was about to die, he called the prince to him, and specifically told him: "If there is any turmoil in the country in the future, you can't go wrong with asking Zhou Yafu to lead the army."

After the death of Emperor Wen of Han, the crown prince Liu Qi came to the throne, Emperor Jing of Han.