Chapter 37: The Struggle of the World
Xiang Yu couldn't help but smile, he just felt that the recent task was too simple, and it was not challenging at all, and it was really time to return to Jiangdong and arrange the next battle with Liu Bang with Cui Tiejun and them.
"Fan Cheng, you will follow this king for a while, don't talk nonsense, let alone come out at every turn, although you are more scheming than your brother, it is difficult to hide this temper. ”
"Yes, my subordinates know. ”
Fan Cheng showed a look of shame, "The subordinates must be careful. However, the master's momentum of pulling mountains and rivers is really admired by his subordinates. The subordinates think that even if they rely on us to fight out, it may not be impossible. ”
"Stupid. ”
Xiang Yu glanced at Fan Cheng, "Do you know how much energy it will take to fight out from here." Since there is a simple way, it must be outwitted, not forced. Fan Cheng, you must know that in the Hongmen banquet designed by your brother in the past, if you lose, you will lose at the beginning, and the outside world will always think that my Xiang Yu will not tolerate Liu Bang from the beginning. ”
Fan Cheng nodded, and also understood what Xiang Yu was thinking.
"I can see the truth when you say that. Master, please rest assured, I will not be as reckless as my brother, and I will try to do what you want. ”
Xiang Yu smiled with satisfaction, "That's good, this king is not a fool without talent, he will definitely not bury your ability, if you can fight bravely to kill the enemy, naturally the indispensable benefits will continue to come over." ”
"Not really. ”
Fan Cheng only responded softly.
"The slave is only to repay the master's kindness, not for anything else. If it was for more benefits, wouldn't it have already surrendered to the enemy?"
These words are right in Xiang Yu's mind.
The key thing he likes about this person is the same, a person who has been rescued in the most difficult moment, it is definitely difficult to change his mind.
The reason why Han Xin helped Liu Bang was nothing more than because of his kindness in the past, so on Fan Cheng's side, Xiang Yu was convinced.
After a short pause, the two men bought two horses and left unimpeded.
Two or three hours later, Han Xin, who had sobered up, immediately sent someone to tell Liu Bang the news of Xiang Yu's escape, and Liu Bang couldn't help but be furious.
He personally asked Han Xin to be brought in, and his expression was a little angry.
"Han Xin, didn't you tell me that Zhang Liang had no intentions, why did Xiang Yu run away from you now? ”
"It is indeed the fault of General Ben. ”
Han Xin's outspoken attitude made Liu Bang speechless.
He had already figured out how to give a dismount, but now that Han Xin was begging for mercy, he couldn't be too harsh.
After pondering for a long time, Liu Bang still sighed, "That's it." Now that Xiang Yu has escaped, even if I kill you, it will be tantamount to telling the world that I do not distinguish between right and wrong, and blame the loyal ministers. As for you, it's better to go back to your post and do things well, Xiang Yu's side, I will let Zhang Liang stop it. ”
"Your Majesty, Weichen can ......"
"Enough. ”
Liu Bang waved his hand directly, "There is no need to talk about this matter anymore." You should understand that my decision will not be changed easily, so instead of explaining anything to me at this time, it is better to deploy well, I don't want this kind of mistake to happen again, this will never be allowed!"
"Yes!"
Seeing Han Xin retreat, Liu Bang's eyes were extremely sharp.
It's not that he doesn't know that this person is a fierce general to deal with Xiang Yu, but if he can't be tamed, it will be a problem to raise a tiger after all, so at this time, he must balance the forces of all parties to avoid a mistake......
"You say, this king has been gone for four or five days, and I don't know what is going on in the land of waters, so it is better to ......."
"Don't come nonsense!"
Lin Fu directly interrupted Cui Tiejun's words and scolded, "If you are bold and reckless, you will be punished on the day of the king's return." On the day King Xiang left, he had already said that no one should be allowed to act boldly, if you don't listen, you will have to bear a relative price, and you can afford the consequences?"
"This doesn't work, that doesn't work, this is really a rush to death!"
Cui Tiejun scratched his head with his hands irritably, his eyes full of emotion.
"Lao Tzu is so troublesome to kill the enemy on the battlefield, why do you want to go to King Xiang now, and you will push back and hinder the military advisor?"
"Don't talk about that. ”
Lin Fu waved his hand directly, and his eyes flashed with a touch of stubbornness.
"King Xiang is never unsure of what he does, and besides, after Wujiang, haven't you noticed that King Xiang is stronger than ever?"
Cui Tiejun pondered for a long time, but felt that what he said was not wrong.
Xiang Yu's speed of reorganizing soldiers and planning is indeed unprecedented, otherwise, he would not have surrendered willingly.
It's just that while he was still pondering, the people under his hands suddenly made a commotion.
Lin Fu and Cui Tiejun immediately went over, but they saw Xiang Yu walking with an old man with a rickety back, the two of them were unscathed, and they looked very calm.
"King Xiang!"
Cui Tiejun and Lin Fu walked over happily, their eyes full of joy.
"I really didn't expect that King Xiang could actually be killed from Liu Bang's old thief's encirclement, which is really gratifying. ”
"Who said that this king was killed?"
Xiang Yu pursed his lips and smiled, "This king is a bloodless soldier, how to get in, how to get out." As for the enemy's side, I am afraid that they are now feeling stupid and are being drilled intensively. Now you also have to guard against a sneak attack by the gang under Liu Bang. ”
After a pause, Xiang Yu introduced Fan Cheng to Cui Tiejun and Lin Fu.
"This is Fan Zeng's brother Fan Cheng, he met this king in the land of water, and thanks to his righteous deeds, this king came out smoothly. ”
"So, Yu Ji Niangniang?"
"Yu Ji is fine now, you don't have to worry. Now, this king is going to start reorganizing his troops, horses, grain and grass, and prepare to deal with Liu Bang when the time is right. ”
Cui Tiejun and Lin Fu nodded, "Whatever King Xiang says, we will do." ”
"Good. ”
Xiang Yu nodded, "Now that we have the help of the people of the Penglai Chamber of Commerce, we still need to improve our strength more. ”
"I also agree with this, but King Xiang, the people of Jiangdong have a little doubt about us because of the defeat of Wujiang, and Liu Bang has promised the people a lot of benefits, and it is a little embarrassing to go back at this time. ”
"How much is face worth?"
Xiang Yu glanced at it lightly, "The original defeat was just that the king did not calculate Liu Bang's ambitions, and now, this king is prepared, how can he still lose? ”
Lin Fu couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "King Xiang is now able to bend and stretch, and he is indeed a person who has the mind and ability to achieve great things." However, as you said, winning the hearts and minds of the people and winning the world will not allow us to patronize the war. ”