Chapter 214: Hongmen Banquet
Happy times are always short-lived, and unconsciously, the sun sets, the sky gradually darkens, and Wang Xiaoming and Yu Ji also arrived outside the Hongmen.
In the distance is the station of the princes' coalition army, the bonfire is burning all over the Hongmen, the noise can be heard from miles away, Xiang Yu is rewarding the three armies, and the princes of the world are celebrating the death of Qin.
Yu Ji's face changed again, the joy just now was gone, and now she was very nervous and scared, she dragged Wang Xiaoming's arm to death, "Xiao Ming, just when I'm selfish, don't you go, okay?" I beg you......"
Wang Xiaoming's heart was not afraid, but he couldn't show it.
He squeezed out a smile, stroked Yu Ji's hair, and said gently, "Don't be afraid, have you forgotten?" I promised you, I will definitely come back, you wait for me, don't go anywhere, I will definitely take you away, we will be happy......"
Yu Ji cried weakly, "But I'm really afraid, I'm afraid you won't be able to do it, if that's the case, I'll ......"
Wang Xiaoming smiled reluctantly, "No, think about it, what I said to you, has I ever failed to do it......"
Yu Ji cried and cried, and finally made up her mind not to cry.
Then she looked at Wang Xiaoming firmly, "Listen, if you don't come back, I'll die, I will do what I say!" ”
Wang Xiaoming gritted his teeth and said, "I won't die!" Listen, you are not allowed to die! None of us are allowed to break our promises! ”
Yu Ji decisively agreed.
Wang Xiaoming held back his tears and kissed him passionately, Yu Ji hugged him tightly, and both of them cheered for each other in their hearts.
Wang Xiaoming finally made up his mind, and after settling Yu Ji, he set out on the road without hesitation.
In the Chinese military tent of the coalition army, the banquet has begun, Wang Xiaoming has not come yet, it seems that Zang Di has succeeded.
If it wasn't Zang Tu who succeeded, but he didn't come, it would be even better, he dared to disobey the military order, it was clearly a thief, and Xiang Yu would have enough reasons to take his life in a dignified manner!
Xiang Yu toasted to the princes of the world, "Today we celebrate the death of Qin, the world celebrates, and I have a big event to announce!" ”
As soon as these words came out, the princes' eyes widened.
What exactly is a big deal? Some princes looked at Liu Bang beside Xiang Yu, they had a good relationship with Liu Bang in private, and hoped that Liu Bang could give some hints.
And Liu Bang pretended not to see it.
Xiang Yu said: "I want to cure a person's sin!" ”
The faces of the princes changed suddenly, Xiang Yu wanted to cure people's crimes, it was not as simple as beating the board, I heard that in his place, the lightest punishment was pit killing!
The princes speculated as to who the unlucky ghost was.
But when Xiang Yu pronounced out that person's name, everyone showed a surprised expression.
"Wang Xiaoming! ……”
Only Tian Heng, he had already expected this result, Xiang 6 his military exploits, wanted to kill Wang Xiaoming, Tian Heng is now very interested in watching a good show, after this scene, the princes of the world can see Xiang Yu's true face, he is so hypocritical and domineering, even his sworn brother will not let go, the princes of the world will definitely deviate from him, he is undoubtedly digging his own grave by doing so.
But as soon as Xiang Yu's words fell, there was a voice outside the tent, "I'm coming!" ”
Then Wang Xiaoming opened the curtain and walked in, with a smile on his face, he greeted the princes, who did not dare to respond to his greeting, and only showed him an embarrassed smile.
Xiang Yu's face was pale, and he gritted his teeth with hatred in his heart, what did Zang Di, this little bastard, do!
Xiang Yu was thinking about it, only to see Zang Di rushing up in a panic, and said as he ran, "Marshal Xiang, I waited with my brothers for a long time, but I didn't meet ......."
Suddenly, he collided with Wang Xiaoming in front of him, fell on his back, and said as he got up, "I didn't touch Wang...... Oops! You ......"
Wang Xiaoming immediately held his hand enthusiastically, "Oh, Brother Zang, my car broke down just now, fortunately I ran into you, if you hadn't driven me with my brothers, I would have almost been late!" ”
Zang Di's frightened face turned pale, and he hurriedly said, "Hey! Don't talk nonsense! Are you trying to pull someone's back when you're dying? ”
Wang Xiaoming pretended to be surprised, "What is it that is dying to pull people back?" It was my second brother who invited me to drink today, why should I die? Ay! What exactly do you mean? ”
Zang Di shouted, "Why don't you pretend to be confused with me, Marshal Xiang is obviously going to ...... today."
Suddenly, Fan Zengleng shouted, "Shut up!" Today is a good day for the princes of the world to congratulate the death of Qin, and you dare to go crazy and talk crazy here! Come on, drag me down and beat me again...... Three...... Forty boards! ”
Zang Di collapsed to the ground at once, dragged down by the executioners who rushed in.
Xiang Yu had a cold face, and Fan Zeng and Liu Bang glanced at each other, originally now the princes of the world were talking about the reward for meritorious deeds after the death of Qin, and the matter of dividing the land of the king, they all had a lot of complaints about Xiang Yu, so Xiang Yu and Fan Zeng and Liu Bang combined, the three of them wanted to kill Wang Xiaoming secretly, and then casually give him ten or eight major crimes, and there was no proof of death, so that the princes of the world had nothing to say, but now things have changed, and they have to change their plans.
Fan Zeng glanced at Wang Xiaoming coldly and said, "You came alone?" ”
Wang Xiaoming said, "Yes, is there any problem?" ”
Fan Zeng said, "There's no problem, just ask." ”
Then he winked at Xiang Yu.
Xiang Yu immediately slapped the case and angrily reprimanded: "Wang Xiaoming! You're guilty! ”
Wang Xiaoming said in a deep voice, "I don't know, what? Second brother thinks I'm guilty? If there is, please ask the second brother to make it clear, so that the third brother and I can die and understand. ”
Xiang Yu was speechless, he was a person who was not good at words, he only relied on force to solve the problem, and he never had to make excuses for killing, and now let him make up the reason, which really stumped him.
The princes of the world are still looking at it, Fan Zeng said coldly, "Actually, we also think that you are not guilty, but Liu Bang has to say that you are guilty, and we are also very embarrassed, you don't think it's better to be like this, while you are all here now, you two will make it clear in front of you, and the princes of the world will give you a testimony and score and ......determine whether you win or lose."
Liu Bang and Wang Xiaoming immediately said yes.
%8 Wang Xiaoming immediately said yes.
Fan Zeng sneered, "The old man's words are not finished yet, I mean if you are guilty, then you have to die!" If you are not guilty, then Liu Bang wronged you, then he has to die! ”
Wang Xiaoming and Liu Bang were dumbfounded, bastard, you are forcing us to tear each other to death!
Liu Bang pinched a handful of sweat for himself, he felt a huge pressure, okay, people are not for themselves, heaven and earth will be destroyed, in order to live, today I will show my most despicable side!
Liu Bang claimed that Wang Xiaoming had three major crimes, and Fan Zeng asked them to ask and answer questions and win or lose in three games.
Liu Bang first said, "When the second brother led the army to attack the main force of the Qin army, he ordered you and me to take advantage of the emptiness inside the Qin army to lead the army to raid Xianyang. ”
Wang Xiaoming didn't dare to deny that "there is, but ......"
Liu Bang immediately said bitterly: "It's good if you are willing to admit it!" Look at the second brother, in order to eliminate the tyrannical Qin, he fought day and night, worked hard, didn't have time to take good care of it, his hair was split ends, you look at you again, he picked up a big bargain, he was ungrateful, and he couldn't wait to go in as soon as he arrived in Xianyang, you said, are you still a person! ”
Xiang Yu snorted heavily!
Wang Xiaoming hurriedly said, "Hey! You've got to figure it out! It's not me who wants to enter Xianyang, it's the child who surrendered himself......"
Liu Bang said, "It's his business whether he surrenders or not, and you can also choose not to enter the city!" ”
Xiang Yu snorted coldly again, he fully supported Liu Bang's words.
Wang Xiaoming smiled bitterly and said slowly, "I really said that I am a moral model, I find that what I appreciate most now is your shameless courage, since you say that you are so noble, then I want to ask, why did you also enter the city?" ”
Xiang Yu was stunned and stared at Liu Bang, "That's right!" Why did you go in too? ”
Liu Bang's face turned red, and he squeaked, "This...... This one...... I ......"
Fan Zeng coughed dryly, "Okay, the first game is over, do the princes have a result?" ”
After deliberation, the princes unanimously decided that the game would be peaceful.
The second inning begins.
Liu Bang said again: "I admit that I entered the city, but I didn't do anything when I entered the city!" But ladies and gentlemen, do you know what he is doing in the city? ”
The princes shook their heads.
Liu Bang immediately hammered his feet again, and his chest slammed up: "He is robbing the treasure in the Qin Imperial Palace!" Not only did he rob it, but he also let his ladies drive a big carriage to buy at will in Afang Palace, what he saw and what he took, he bought more than a dozen times a day, and he grabbed thousands of 24k pure gold necklaces alone, and he could circle Xianyang several times when he pulled them up, and those treasures in the Qin Palace were almost robbed by him, and those were all you worked hard to get your lives back, and you also had a share, but now, he only left some moldy bronze toilets and urinals for you, you say, should he kill ......"
The princes were full of emotion and righteous indignation, and they rose up one after another and shouted loudly.
"Shameless! Such a despicable villain, not killing is not enough to rely on the anger of the people! For someone like him, I just want to say - you really didn't leave us anything? ”
"Let me explain first, I'm not angry because of money! What I hate the most in my life is the person who doesn't keep his promises, he clearly said that he would go into the city together, but he forgot his righteousness, for such a person, I just want to say - the rest of the rotten toilets are not worth it? ”
"Everyone calm down, they are all people with status, pay attention to the image, although this kid is not kind, but we can't lose our identity, don't we, pay attention to what we say, we have to be like me - Wang Xiaoming! You're a hit! I'll give you a lung! Lose your mother, you decrepit boy! Dare to rob me of something! Labor and management cut at you! ”
Seeing that everyone was so angry, Wang Xiaoming himself felt that he deserved to die, and Xiang Yu and Fan Zeng showed smug smiles on their faces.
Suddenly, I saw a sword light flashing, Xiang Zhuang came with a sword, and slashed at Liu Bang with a sword, Liu Bang was startled, and hurriedly retreated, but his chest was still cut a hole, and he fell to the ground with his buttocks, screaming in fright.
Wang Xiaoming hurriedly stopped Xiang Zhuang, and Xiang Zhuang glared at Liu Bang angrily, "You bastard, you dare to wronged my cousin!" I, Xiang Zhuang, swear to God, the two sisters-in-law obviously only took a few hairpin jewelry that day! The other treasures are still intact in the Qin Imperial Palace, is it not worth taking those few gadgets with my cousin's military exploits? ”
Wang Xiaoming looked at Xiang Zhuang gratefully.
When the princes of the world heard that the treasure was still there, they immediately relieved themselves.
"Oh, fortunately, I'll just say, with General Wang's noble personality, how can he take our things, for General Wang, I have never doubted Oh, by the way, by the way, is the thing really still there?"
"In the face of the temptation of money, you can still keep yourself clean, this kind of stupid b...... Oh, noble character, it is really worth learning from us, by the way - where is the most precious in the palace, can you reveal it? ”
"Look at you people, what a special thing you are! Character follows money, and in the end it will only be a slave to money! Learn from me! I have always regarded money as dung, recently I have contracted hundreds of acres of responsibility land, and I urgently need a lot of manure to fertilize, General Wang, you are really a in the snow! Thank you so much! ”
Hearing the words of gratitude from the princes, Wang Xiaoming was also drunk, what kind of people are these!
In the end, the princes unanimously ruled that Wang Xiaoming won this game!
Hearing this result, Liu Bang was dumbfounded, this is not scientific! I squeezed all the milk mushrooms and said so many impassioned words, he Wang Xiaoming didn't let out a single fart, and he actually won?
Damn, this is a world of faces, and labor and management can see through it!
Fan Zeng snorted coldly, "Liu Bang, your head seems to be out of order!" ”
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