Zhao Hansheng lived for fifteen years.
The Western Regions have been incorporated into the territory of Zhao Han, and the coastal people have long been living a peaceful life. The warships that Yang Qingzhi supervised the construction of back then have now become tourist attractions for people to visit and enjoy.
Only the remnants of the Yedan tribe in the northern desert remained relentless in their evil intentions, returning again and again after being driven away. Their stronghold was hidden in the snow, and the Han army had no way to deal with them.
When Xiao Luofeng, the Grand Commander of Pingbei, was injured and had to retire from his post, Zhao Yan took his place.
One of Zhao Yanjun's generals became the key to destroying Ye Dan.
That's me.
When I joined the army, I was a low-ranking soldier in Zhao Yan's Western Expeditionary Army. I rose through the ranks to become a squad leader, platoon leader, and centurion through military merit, until I caught Zhao Yan's attention and became his personal guard.
With the opportunity given by Zhao Yan, I lived up to expectations and made a name for myself, becoming a mid-level general in the Han army.
After Zhao Yan took over Xiao Luofeng's mission to venture deep into the northern desert, he appointed me as the vanguard, but only gave me three thousand men, mainly to gather intelligence.
Based on my years of practical experience, I tracked down the location of the Night Dan tribe. With these three thousand men, I destroyed dozens of Night Dan tribes along the way and fought my way into the snow mountain to find the lair of the Night Dan remnants.
I captured the current king of Yedan, and the royal family members were either dead or surrendered. When Zhao Yan met up with me based on my intelligence, he could hardly believe his eyes.
One of Zhao Yan's remarks to me at the time was also recorded in historical records: "I only asked you to scout ahead, and you wiped them out?"
Yes.
The Han army had been searching for the Yedan stronghold for fifteen years, but I wiped it out in one fell swoop.
At that time, the Night Dan Army had 20,000 men, while I had less than 3,000.
This battle made my name known throughout the world.
To show his respect for me, His Majesty the Emperor bestowed upon me the title of Marquis of Snow Mountain and also appointed me as General of Dragon Cavalry.
I know that General Longxiang was once Xiao Luofeng's position. This is the emperor's way of indicating the succession of military leaders in the empire.
When I returned to the capital in triumph, the streets of Changsui were packed with people, all looking at me with joy and admiration.
The emperor granted me a private audience. Before I could even pay my respects, he walked barefoot to me, took my hand, and led me to sit down behind the wine table. He laughed loudly and said, "With General Zhao by our side, Zhao Han will have no worries for fifty years!"
I offended myself by looking at the emperor a little longer, after all, he was the most handsome man in the world. But now he looked different from the image of a handsome man in my mind. I thought he was more refined, but at this moment he looked very bold and unrestrained.
Perhaps it was because of his seven expeditions to the Western Regions over the years that, while his good looks were not diminished, his underlying character was gradually changed.
I said humbly and sincerely, "It was the Grand Commander's proper command that made this humble general's contribution."
"That kind of modesty is meaningless!"
The emperor tapped the wine table with his finger and said loudly, "Even the Yedan people would get lost if they went into that snow mountain! Let alone you, who only brought three thousand men, and wiped them out! General Zhao, I toast you!"
I immediately stood up and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Sit down, sit down, no need for formalities. Let's have a small drink during the day, and then the Crown Prince will accompany us tonight. We must treat General Zhao to a proper meal..."
The emperor looked at me more closely, and after I sat down, a look of doubt appeared on his face. He said, "General, you are also surnamed Zhao, so you are from the same clan as me."
"It is my honor."
The emperor frowned and murmured, "I must say, you do resemble an old friend of mine..."
I smiled slightly and returned the toast to the emperor.
After leaving the palace, I proudly raised my head and strode forward.
The sun was shining brightly, and the clear sky seemed to foreshadow that the golden age of Zhao Han was just beginning.
The emperor said I looked like one of his old friends, and he was right; I just didn't say it out loud.
My name is Zhao Yuxiao.
My father was the commander of the Imperial Guards during the Taiping era of the Zhao Han dynasty and was a key general in the recapture of Wen Jin.
My mother was once a bodyguard of the Great Jing Princess, and later became the third-in-command of the Yiwen Society, Zhao Han's intelligence agency. Most of the top members of the Yiwen Flying Team are now my mother's students.
My adoptive mother was the only female instructor in the Dajing Army back then, and was a renowned archer.
My godfather...
He is the young prime minister feared by everyone in Yanchuan City, the son-in-law of the Great Jing Dynasty, the nemesis of the Southern Spy, the de facto boss of the Eastern Chamber of Commerce, the young marshal who makes the enemy tremble on the battlefield, and the Taizong Emperor of the Zhao Han Empire!
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