Emperor Ling of Han, Liu Hong, was full of ambition on top of the big canopy. At this moment, he was wearing golden armor and his face was flushed.
Under everyone's attention, Liu Hong spoke.
"Today, blessed by the spirit of heaven and earth, I survey the military situation. I review the troops at Pingle Temple and give military lectures, and I hold winter hunts. Heaven has bestowed upon me the supreme general to review the three armies."
Liu Hong called himself the Supreme General. He wore armor and rode a horse, with a snake-slaying sword tied around his waist, and looked extremely majestic.
At this time, Liu Hong was acting in a state that was completely different from his foolish side.
There are hundreds of officials under him, and each of them has different thoughts.
Lin Han looked at He Jin's expression from afar. He felt something was not right, and there was a hint of panic. Even Zhang Rang and others looked flustered, but they did not show it too much.
Liu Hong rode his horse and inspected the eight commanders of Xiyuan.
At this time, the eight commanders of Xiyuan had 160,000 soldiers and horses lined up in an orderly formation, and no one dared to speak.
The emperor's majesty was still there and no one dared to violate it. He rode on a horse that rode slowly around the palace and reviewed the troops three times. The 160,000 soldiers and horses were very impressive.
After the review, Liu Hong returned to the big canopy, handed the untied White Snake Sword to He Jin, climbed onto the big altar, performed a grand ceremony to offer sacrifices to the sky, and then faced the 160,000 soldiers and horses.
"Today, the Han Dynasty is in turmoil, plagued by bandits and thieves. Although there are minor disturbances, the unification of the world rests with the Han. In the past, Emperor Gaozu slew the white snake and pacified the empire for hundreds of years. I have appointed the Eight Commandants of the Western Garden to command the military power of the land, to comfort the people. Our desire for stability remains unchanged, and our country will endure forever.
Bandits and thieves will eventually return to dust, and I swear to eliminate them. Today, I am holding a military seminar here, watching my beloved generals practice military tactics and battle formations. With such elite troops, my great Han Dynasty will have no worries in destroying the bandits and thieves..."
When Emperor Ling of Han was giving a military lecture, all the officials and generals were dead silent, listening quietly, but their expressions were different.
The military lecture lasted for half an hour, but Lin Han did not listen to what was said. His attention was focused on the small movements and expressions of the civil and military officials.
Some were uneasy, some were happy, some were worried, and some were surprised.
Asking an emperor who only knows how to pursue pleasure in the temple to talk about marching and fighting is ultimately just empty talk. Lin Han doesn't feel that it will have any great effect.
The reason why this military lecture surprised all the civil and military officials was that they thought that the foolish and decadent emperor seemed to have suddenly woken up and become a different person.
Liu Hong’s change is the big deal.
Capable ministers see hope, while treacherous ministers become worried.
After the military lecture, Liu Hong asked the officials below the platform, and they all nodded and praised him frequently.
Seeing this, Liu Hong was dissatisfied and looked at Gai Xun, the captain of the suppression team.
"General Gai, this is how I talk about military affairs. What do you think?"
Gai Xun stepped out and replied, "I know the late emperor's benevolence and his refusal to display military might. But now the bandits are everywhere, and yet Your Majesty is reviewing the troops in the capital. This is like trying to quench thirst far away with water nearby. It is insufficient to demonstrate your resolve to quench the bandits, and is merely a waste of military resources."
Upon hearing this, all the officials were in an uproar. Just as they were about to scold Gai Xun, Liu Hong spoke first.
"Good, what a warmongering man! General Gai dared to speak the truth before me. I regret that I met you too late. Before, all my ministers only knew how to agree, but did not dare to point out my shortcomings. My military discussion here will not solve the chaos in the world."
Liu Hong looked around at the officials he had just questioned, and they all lowered their heads and remained silent.
The military lecture is over and the winter hunt begins.
Winter hunting is nothing more than a training ground for the royal family to improve the riding and archery skills of each prince. Cavalrymen follow the hunters into the hunting grounds, and the princes compete in riding and shooting to test their martial arts.
The ministers served as a foil.
From beginning to end, Lin Han did not step forward and quietly stayed in his position.
Now that all the officials have gathered together, it is not a good thing to stand out at this time. Moreover, it is a little late for Emperor Ling of Han to change. In a few months, Emperor Ling of Han will die suddenly.
Changing has no effect.
"emperor."
When many princes were hunting in winter, He Jin took the lead in making a memorial.
"What's the matter, General He?"
"I have heard that General Xiao Hange, the captain of our army, is as brave as ten thousand soldiers. Now that the military lectures are over and we are going to hunt in winter, why not let General Xiao show his skills and broaden our horizons?" He Jin said.
Lin Han's face darkened when he heard this.
Sure enough, when there are no accidents, accidents will occur.
"Now that we are having winter hunting, we really need some shows to liven up the atmosphere. General Xiao, what do you think?" Liu Hong looked at Lin Han.
All the officials and members of the royal family present looked at Lin Han, most of them wanting to watch the show.
"Your Majesty, I don't know how to demonstrate." Lin Han stepped out and answered.
He Jin wanted to deal with him and get him out of office so that he could appoint his own people to the position of the lower military captain.
He knew that taking the position of military lieutenant would not be easy.
"Sir He, how do you think General Xiao should be displayed?" Liu Hong asked He Jin.
"Why not let General Xiao compete with the princes and princesses in riding and archery?" He Jin said.
"General Xiao, how is it?"
"Your Majesty, I have been leading troops in battles for many years. I am afraid it would not be appropriate for me to compete with the princes and princesses. It would be better to let the generals in the field compete with me." Lin Han responded.
He Jin had ulterior motives in asking him to compete with members of the royal family.
"Good." Liu Hong nodded delightedly and looked around the stage: "My dear ministers, is there anyone willing to compete with General Xiao?"
The generals looked at each other, and no one dared to make trouble.
"I am willing to give it a try."
Someone from the audience stepped forward and spoke. It was Bao Hong, whose position as the lieutenant of the lower army was snatched away by Lin Han.
At this time, Bao Hong was looking at Lin Han with hostility. If Lin Han was not there, the position of the lower army captain would definitely be his. Unfortunately, something unexpected happened in the middle.
"Good, General Bao is courageous. Come, please give me a bow." Emperor Ling of Han clapped his hands and laughed.
"Ten arrows count, the target a hundred paces away."
He Jin ordered his men to place the target a hundred steps away.
Everyone was paying attention to this competition, especially on the big canopy.
There is a target every hundred steps, and two people shoot at the same time.
The purpose is obvious, which is to let the two compete with each other.
Lin Han was calm and composed. He bent his bow and shot his arrow like a meteor. When the arrow was about to hit the bull's eye, Bao Hong's arrow arrived, deflected his arrow and landed steadily on the bull's eye.
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