Huo Qubing was born in a humble family, and his mother was an ordinary maid in Princess Pingyang's mansion. His father, Huo Zhongru, abandoned the mother and son after he was born, went elsewhere to marry a new wife, and never took care of Huo Quzhi and his biological mother again.
Without his father's approval, Huo Quzhi became a veritable illegitimate child.
In feudal society, illegitimate children had a very low status and were often despised or discriminated against by others. At a young age, Huo Quzhi experienced cold eyes and gossip from strangers and acquaintances, which affected his growth to a certain extent.
Fortunately, his mother's sister Wei Zifu married Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty at that time and became a favored concubine, and her status improvement also directly affected Huo Quzhi.
Although Huo Qu's illness finally improved, these childhood memories were deeply imprinted in his heart, driving him to break out in the officialdom.
At the age of 18, Huo Qubing followed his mother's brother Wei Qing to fight against the Xiongnu. It was his first time on the battlefield, and he was both excited and nervous. In order to protect the safety of his younger brother, Wei Qing only gave Huo Qubing 800 light cavalry and asked him to be responsible for flank support.
However, after all, Huo Quai's illness was not deeply involved in the world, so how could he bear to not even be able to fight the first battle? He decided to make a desperate gamble and strive to make military achievements.
So, Huo Qubing quietly led his troops around the rear of the Xiongnu base camp, and the Xiongnu were completely defenseless and unprepared. Seeing that the time was ripe, Huo Qubing shouted loudly and personally led 800 cavalry to break into the Xiongnu base camp.
The Xiongnu soldiers were in a hurry, unable to resist, and were soon captured by the Han army, more than 2,000 people.
After counting, this attack on the Xiongnu base camp not only captured two relatives of Shan Yu, but also a number of important Xiongnu officials. In one battle, Huo Qubing made great achievements and laid the foundation for his future career.
At the age of 22, Huo Qubing was ordered to go north again to conquer the Xiongnu. This time, his target was the army under the command of King Zuoxian of the Xiongnu. Huo Quzhi knew that it was not wise to go head-to-head, so he decided to use roundabout tactics.
He led his troops deep into the hinterland of the Xiongnu, bypassed the defense line of the Xiongnu, marched for more than 1,000 miles, and appeared on the left flank of the army of King Zuoxian.
The Xiongnu army did not expect the Han army to suddenly attack from the flank, and fell into chaos without warning. Huo Qubing immediately attacked, and the morale of the Han army was high, and the left flank of the Xiongnu was defeated.
King Zuo Xian fled in a hurry, and the army's morale was disheartened. After this battle, Huo Qubing recovered the long-lost land west of the Han Dynasty.
Winning more with less, defeating the strong with the weak, Huo Qubing won this beautiful victory for the Han Dynasty with decisive judgment and shrewd tactics. His fame was thus completely resounded all over the world.
After breaking Queen Zuoxian, Huo Qubing did not stop there. He decided to take advantage of the victory to pursue and destroy the remnants of the Xiongnu in one fell swoop. So he led his troops to the north and chased them to the holy place in the minds of the Huns - Wolf Juxu Mountain.
This mountain has a special meaning for the Huns and is a sacred place for them to worship.
Seeing that he had arrived at the heart of the Xiongnu, Huo Qubing resolutely ordered a ceremony to be held on the Wolf Juxu Mountain. Han soldiers climbed to the top of the mountain and worshiped the gods of the Han people according to the rituals of the Han people.
This act was a great blow to the Huns, because in their hearts the mountains were polluted. The Xiongnu morale fell to the bottom, and they were no longer able to compete with the Han army.
At this point, Huo Qubing completed the great cause of sealing the wolf Juxu, and the main army of the Xiongnu was completely destroyed, and there was no longer a threat to the border of the Han Dynasty. The whole country rejoiced, and people praised the talented young commander.
However, the good times did not last long, and just when Huo Qu was sick and famous, death suddenly came. At the age of 24, he died suddenly in the prime of life, which was undoubtedly a huge blow to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
After all, it is rare for a good general who can fight and achieve glory now, not to mention that Huo Quzhi is still his nephew.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty is no exaggeration to say that Huo Qu's loss is not exaggerated. He not only held a high-level funeral for Huo Quzhi, but also vigorously promoted his younger brother Huo Guang, hoping to remember this talented young commander through him.
It can be said that Huo Quai's untimely death will have an impact on Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty for many years. Later generations also relished this legendary life of him.
At the time of one expedition, the soldiers were starving pitifully due to insufficient logistical supplies. When Emperor Wu of Han learned of the situation, he immediately deployed ten carts of meat to support.
However, to everyone's surprise, Huo Qubing did not distribute the meat to the soldiers, but ordered it to rot on the spot.
On the surface, this seems to be counterintuitive, but in fact, it accurately reflects Huo Quzhi's foresight. First of all, it is necessary to avoid the arrogance and lasciviousness of the soldiers and the laxity of military discipline after receiving the emperor's reward.
Secondly, it can also provoke some dissatisfaction among the soldiers, so as to win the trust of the emperor. Allowing soldiers to continue to fight in a difficult environment is also conducive to establishing a strong image of soldiers.
Sure enough, in the witch rebellion that broke out many years later, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty went on a killing spree and killed many courtiers and clans. And Huo Quai's younger brother Huo Guang escaped with the credit and trust accumulated by his brother many years ago.
It can be seen that Huo Quzhi's decision not only reflects the care for the soldiers, but also accumulates the prestige of his family, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone.
To sum up, it can be seen that Huo Quzhi is an outstanding military strategist and politician. He not only made great achievements on the battlefield, but also thought carefully and far-sightedly.
As an illegitimate child from a humble birth, he was able to climb so high in officialdom entirely by virtue of his extraordinary talent and means. At the age of 18, he went to the front line and defeated the powerful Xiongnu army several times, and his achievements were brilliant.
His move to seal the wolf Juxu was a devastating blow to the psychology of the Huns.
At the same time, Huo Quzhi also knows how to scheming. Letting the soldiers complain about themselves can not only boost morale, but also win the emperor's trust. When it came to the witch curse, these connections became a magic weapon to protect the family.
It can be said that Huo Qubing not only regarded death on the battlefield as home, but also understood the essence of political struggle.
For a time, there were all over the world about this talented young commander. Although he died young, his wonderful life is still talked about by future generations.
We should all learn from Xi spirit of wisdom, courage and foresight.
For the legendary experience of Huo Quai, the historical evaluation is mixed. Some people think that he has made great achievements and has not shown compassion for the people. It is also believed that it is difficult for us to fully judge the hardships of his circumstances at that time.
It is undeniable that Huo Quzhi does have a far-sighted talent to protect himself and his family in a hostile environment. But it is also important to reflect on the costs of power struggles.
We should absorb the spiritual connotation of his bravery, resoluteness, resourcefulness and resourcefulness, and avoid the negative impact of the operation of other powers.
A single flower is not spring, and thousands of purples and thousands of reds are always clusters. History is the accumulation of processes, and no one can be immune to it. We should not judge people for no reason, but look at them calmly in the context of the times.
Huo Quai's enlightenment to future generations is that the growth of a hero requires experience and a broad mind. Only by persevering for goodness can we shine brightly.