Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the wise emperor, was undoubtedly a remarkable figure. Everyone knows that during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, his foreign policy was extremely tough, and he expanded his territory, which had a far-reaching impact. When he was not yet 20 years old, he had already staged a wonderful drama of "outwitting the victory". This is a war without gunpowder, a victory achieved with wisdom and courage.
In 139 BC, a young Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was just beginning to take control of the state. In this year, called the third year of Jianyuan, the Dongou Kingdom was suddenly attacked by a large-scale invasion of the Minyue Kingdom in the south, and the situation was extremely critical for a time. Dongou sent envoys and hurriedly asked for help from the Han court. This is the first time that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty has faced a major decision of the state, and his choice will affect the future of the entire Han Dynasty.
At that time, there was no unanimity of opinion in the court. Some people believe that the battle between Dongou and Minyue is the norm in the south, far from the Central Plains, and it seems that it has little to do with us. In particular, the then Taiwei Tian Wei held strong opposition. Tian Wei, the uncle of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and a powerful man, believed that the dispute between Dongou and Minyue had always existed, and that he had not intervened since the Qin Dynasty, and that there was no need to make an expedition now.
However, the young Emperor Wu of Han had a different idea in his heart. He longs in his heart to be able to help Dongou and show the benevolence and strength of the Great Han. At this moment, a young minister, named Yan Suke, stepped forward. Yan Zhu is a Confucian scholar from a scholarly family, his father Yan Ji was a famous cifu family, Yan Zhu has received a good education since childhood, and he has his own unique views on national affairs.
In the face of Tian Wei's opposition, Yan Zhu was undaunted. He bluntly retorted: "If the Great Han gave up aid just because he was unable to do it and his virtue was not enough to cover the distant land, it would be reasonable. But if we have the ability, why abandon it? Today's small countries are asking for help with difficulties, if even the Son of Heaven does not raise his arms, how can he make the subjects of the four seas yearn for it? Yan Zhu's words were sonorous and powerful, shaking the entire court.
At this moment, Emperor Wu of Han's heart was also deeply touched. He saw Yan Zhu's courage and talent, and also realized that this was a great opportunity to show the ambition of Dahan. As a result, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty decided to support Yan Zhu's suggestion and sent troops to aid Donou. This decision was not only a military action, but also a political declaration to the outside world, which demonstrated the prestige of the Han and the protection of small countries.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty made a quick and clear decision, and he sent elite soldiers and strong generals to quickly launch a counterattack against the Minyue Kingdom. The arrival of the Han army was like a divine soldier descending from heaven, which quickly changed the situation on the battlefield. Although the Minyue army was fierce, it was defeated in the face of the well-trained Han army. The war did not last long, the Minyue army was forced to retreat, and the Dongou Kingdom was rescued and returned to peace.
Although the victory of this war was not particularly earth-shattering militarily, it was of great significance to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty personally. This was not only because he had successfully resolved a diplomatic crisis, but more importantly, through this war, Emperor Wu of Han had demonstrated his decisiveness and the national prestige of the Han Dynasty. What's more, he discovered and promoted talents like Yan Zhu, laying a talent foundation for his future imperial career.
Yan Suke's resourcefulness and courage were on full display in this war. He not only dared to speak out in the court, but also provided key guidance in terms of strategy. After the war, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty reused Yan Zhu, making him an important minister in the court. This also reflects the political wisdom of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty who is good at identifying and employing people. It is this open and inclusive attitude that enabled the Han court to gather a group of outstanding talents and provided solid support for the later brilliant achievements of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
In fact, the war also demonstrated to the surrounding countries the military strength of the Great Han and its willingness to protect small countries. This is not only a tough military action against the outside world, but also a high degree of strategic thinking. Through such actions, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty stabilized the frontier of the Han Dynasty and at the same time enhanced his prestige at home and abroad.
How a young emperor insisted on his decisions in the face of public doubts, how he found and cultivated talent in a crisis, and finally achieved a significant victory. This is not only a military victory, but also a comprehensive political and strategic victory. This decision of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for his future glory.