Huo Qubing came from a humble background. He went on an expedition with the army at the age of seventeen. He led 800 cavalry and wiped out more than 2,000 enemies. He was awarded the title of "Champion Marquis" by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. He then went on the second expedition and was named a hussar general. He took the lead and was brave and good at fighting. He directly attacked the Xiongnu in Mobei and was granted the title of wolf.