In 47 BC, the second year after Emperor Xian ascended the throne, he ordered the recommendation of talents, and Jaco recommended Chen Shang. However, Chen Tang was reported to be unfilial and lost his chance because of his mother's death.
Later, someone strongly recommended Chen Tang, and Chen Tang became the emperor's squire. Chen Tang is very brave. He volunteered to go to the Western Regions. Emperor Han Yuan appointed Chen Tang as the vice captain of the Western Regions and sent him to the Western Regions together with Gan Yanshou, the capital of the Western Regions. Chen Shang is Gan Yanshou's assistant, but his talent far exceeds that of Gan Yanshou.
Since the Northern Xiongnu moved westward, they thought they were far away from the Han Dynasty, and the Han Dynasty couldn't help it. So they did whatever they wanted, bullied the western regions, forced the countries in the western regions to bow to them, and killed hundreds of ambassadors from China.
Shang Chen is resourceful and likes to make contributions. He hinted to Gan Yanshou that the Northern Xiongnu was now a country that bullied the weak and feared the hard. If they continue to indulge, the Huns will certainly become a hidden danger to the big fellow in the future and will also damage the prestige of the big fellow. Why don't we unite with the countries oppressed by the Huns to deal with the Huns, so that we can pull out a powerful nail for the country and make contributions ourselves.
Gan Yanshou agrees with Shang Chen's idea, but he needs to consult the court before making a final conclusion. Shang Chen resigned. He thinks that as long as it is reported to the court, it will not work. The emperor can't make up his mind to discuss with officials, so it's better to act first.
Gan Yanshou was careful not to agree to Shang Chen's proposal.
Chen Tang stills
Shang Chen didn't play by common sense and sent his troops without authorization.
After Shang Chen's suggestion was rejected, he didn't give up his determination to attack the Huns. He has been waiting for his chance.
One day, Gan Yanshou fell ill and couldn't recover for a long time. Shang Chen took the opportunity to preach the imperial edict falsely, mobilized the Han soldiers stationed in the western regions, and joined several countries in the western regions to prepare for attacking the northern Xiongnu.
Gan Yanshou was shocked after hearing this, and got up from the hospital bed in panic, trying to stop Shang Chen's reckless behavior. Chen Tang, however, shouted at Gan Yanshou with a sword in his hand: Do you want to ruin everyone's good thing? Gan Yanshou was too scared to answer.
Under the threat of Shang Chen, Gan Yanshou led the Han-Hu coalition of about 40,000 people to invade the Huns in the north.
Huns Khan heard the news and mobilized troops to defend. When Han Hu's army arrived, they attacked Hun Khan. At that time, Khan's city was surrounded by wooden walls, and Shang Chen ordered Khan to be burned, which led the Huns in the city to flee and fall into chaos.
At that time, Xiongnu's weapons were far less advanced than those of the Han Dynasty, resulting in heavy casualties. In desperation, Khan made dozens of his wives put on armor and boarded the tower defense with him.
Xiongnu Khan stills
Xiongnu Khan was shot in the nose by the Han army, and dozens of wives were mostly shot to death by random arrows.
The next day, the Han army attacked Khan City, and Khan died of serious injuries. The Han army killed Khan's wife, prince and famous king, captured more than 1000 people and surrendered more than1000 people. The Han army returned home in triumph.
Shang Chen killed Hun Khan, making great contributions through the ages. This is a feat that many famous anti-Hungarians wanted to do but failed to do, even Wei Qing and Huo Qubing failed to do. After the war, Shang Chen shouted loudly? People who make strong people will be punished even if they are far away? Gorgeous rhetoric.
After the news that Shang Chen defeated Xiongnu Khan was sent back to the Han Dynasty, the Emperor of the Han Dynasty was very excited. He wanted to reward Shang Chen, but he was opposed by the ministers headed by Prime Minister Kuang Heng and Physician. The reason for their opposition is that if Shang Chen wins the prize, it will set a bad precedent. Later, the soldiers stationed in the border areas will follow Shang Chen's example, ignore the Chaogang for fame and fortune, dispatch troops to attack other tribes without authorization, and provoke ethnic conflicts.
Although Emperor Han and Yuan deeply appreciated Chen Tang's courage, he did not want to go against the wishes of the Prime Minister. Although Chen Tang made outstanding achievements, he was not rewarded.