In the sixth year of Yuanshuo (123 BC), Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the 17-year-old Huo Qubing was appointed as the captain of Piao Yao. He accompanied his uncle Wei Qing on an expedition to Monan and defeated the Xiongnu. In the next two years, Huo Qubing led his troops on two expeditions, defeated the Xiongnu and occupied the Hexi area. From then on, the western border of the Han Dynasty was stable and trouble-free. When he was twenty-two years old, Huo Qubing led his army northward for more than two thousand miles, deep into Mobei, looking for and annihilating the main force of the Xiongnu, and pushed his troops to the vast sea. After this battle, "the Huns fled far away, and there was no royal court in Monan."
But two years later, the most dazzling star in China's history died at the age of only 24. Huo Qubing is the youngest famous general in ancient Chinese history and the most legendary military general in the hearts of the Chinese people. His story is recited by people. Almost every Chinese has heard of his military exploits, but few know about his short but splendid life. Relying on historical books, this book reproduces the legendary and glorious life of this heroic young general in the form of a novel, leading readers back to the war era and once again experiencing Huo Qubing's generosity and heroism of "not breaking the Huns' vow not to return".
Reader comments
This book tells the life of Huo Qubing in the form of a novel, which gave me a deeper understanding of him. He has made great achievements in battle at such a young age, he is really awesome! This reminds me of Hua Mulan in "The Song of Mulan". She is also a brave and capable female general. Moreover, Huo Qubing's uncle Wei Qing is also outstanding, just like Guan Yu in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms". They are both admirable heroes. I will recommend this book to my friends, I believe they will also like it.
This book tells the life of Huo Qubing in the form of a novel, which gave me a deeper understanding of him. He has made great achievements in battle at such a young age, he is really awesome! This reminds me of Hua Mulan in "The Song of Mulan". She is also a brave and capable female general. Moreover, Huo Qubing's uncle Wei Qing is also outstanding, just like Guan Yu in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms". They are both admirable heroes. I will recommend this book to my friends, I believe they will also like it.
Great, it shouldn't be buried!