Chapter 41: Chen Tang's version of "Hongmen Banquet"
Earlier, we said: Yan You has always been Chen Tang's brainstorm. He has performed many miracles in the army. Chen Tang also trusts him a lot.
On this day, Chen Tang, who led the army to the border pass, suddenly felt an inexplicable headache, and his ears were ringing. He remembered what Emperor Cheng had said to him: "Chen Tang, if you can't bring Wang Mang back to our Han Dynasty." You won't have to come back. ”
He felt a weakness in his body, weakness in his hands and feet, and gradually went into shock.
He noticed that his soul flew out and saw a large python.
The python spat out the letter, opened its bloody mouth and said, "Chen Tang." Why are you so decadent? I'm a python. ”
"Could it be that you are the white snake that was killed by Emperor Gaozu in Mangdang Mountain?"
The python laughed, "Haha." Back then, Liu Ji just sealed me with a snake sword. However, the Han family has declined, and the power that sealed my fire virtue has been exhausted, and I am free. ”
"No, the snake slashing sword is in the palace, how can you escape? Did you drop the snake sword? ”
"Haha. The villain of the Han Dynasty has long been connected with him. They had long hid their snake slashing swords. Now there is no one to stop me. As long as you kill Da Shan Yu, Wang Mang can get the Xiongnu and let him send troops to the Han Dynasty and become the lord of the world. ”
"No, you can't. Absolutely not. I am a citizen of the Great Han. How can you be allowed to usurp the social power of the Great Han? ”
"Hahahaha. The Great Han Dynasty was already doomed. No matter how much you insist, it is in vain, if you want to survive, I will give you a trick: kill the emperor Liu Biao, and then set up his nephew Liu Xin, the king of Dingtao, as the new emperor. Not only can you live, but you can also become a powerful minister of the Han Dynasty, more noble than Huo Guang and Yi Yin. ”
"Python spirit. I am the general of the Han Dynasty, how can I be a rebellious minister and thief like Huo Guang? I'll kill you. Chen Tang brandished his sword and slashed at the python.
The python curled its tail and cracked the blade of Chen Tang's sword.
Chen Tang's sword was split in half.
He cried: "Sword, you have followed General Ben for decades, and today it is broken. The sword flew out of a woman. She has clear eyebrows and beautiful eyes, and her face is like a peach blossom.
She said: "General Chen, I am the female captive Wang Yue that you saved from the Huns back then, and then I returned to my hometown, and I committed suicide with no one to rely on. Because the anger is too heavy, it has not been able to reincarnate and is attached to your sword. Secretly protect you. Now, the sword is broken, and I can only be reincarnated. I hope to be a cow and a horse in the next life and repay General Chen's kindness. ”
Chen Tang cried and said, "Why didn't you tell General Ben earlier." General Ben could have married you. ”
"General Chen, you are a natural general. The little girl came from a humble background. How can you tarnish the name of a general? Wang Yue cried, and then disappeared.
The python spirit smiled: "Haha, I just suggested, since you don't listen, then wait for death." ”
Chen Tang suddenly felt that there was no support under his feet and fell.
Chen Tang opened his eyes and saw Lang Zhong sitting in front of the bed, and said with a smile: "General Chen." You're fine. As long as you take care of it, it's fine. ”
"Really? How do I remember having a long, long dream. I dreamed of a big python in Mangdang Mountain, and he told me a lot of stories. What about my sword? ”
Lang Zhong pointed to the broken sword by the wall.
"Lang Zhong, why is the sword broken?"
Lang Zhong saw a trace of heartache in Chen Tang's eyes, and said slowly: "This sword was broken when it fell from the sky just now. We also find it strange. How could the sword fly to the sky? ”
Chen Tang smiled bitterly: "Just now, General Ben dreamed that he flew into the sky and lost a battle with the python spirit. The sword was shattered by him. ”
"Well, I guess it's true. The python spirit is the son of the White Emperor, and now that the Han family is declining, the son of the White Emperor has reappeared. In the future, the world will be in chaos. A minister like General Chen really has to take care of his body and be loyal to the Han court. ”
Lang Zhong's words suddenly pierced Chen Tang's heart. Chen Tang thought to himself: Dahan is indeed weakened. General Ben must be martyred for the Great Han. You must not steal your life.
At this time, Yan You walked in slowly with a lunch box.
"Yan You, you better take it down. General Ben didn't want to eat. No appetite. Chen Tang said in frustration.
"How's that going to work? In the past few days that you have been in a coma, the Huns' Da Dan Yu has personally led a large army over. Yan You said helplessly.
"Ahh So what to do? Are you at war? Are there any casualties? ”
Yan You looked at Chen Tang's worried expression and said with a smile: "General Chen, fortunately, I warned the Huns, they didn't dare to cross the border and start a war with our Han Dynasty." ”
"Yan You, you are really the right-hand man of General Ben. If this diplomatic activity with the Xiongnu can be successful, after the class teacher returns to the dynasty, this general will definitely apply for the position of general for you. In the future, you will definitely become a great general like me. ”
"General Chen, the Hun Da Dan Yu has sent a letter, asking you to compete with him. If you win, talk to him about getting Wang Mang back. Yan You said worriedly.
"Okay, I'll get dressed now and fight Da Shan Yu." Chen Tang got up from the bed, Lang Zhong supported him, and said, "General Chen is very weak now. You can't compete with anyone. ”
"No, I can't. If we don't defeat the Xiongnu Dadanyu, I'm afraid we will all be beheaded by His Majesty. Chen Tang said hysterically.
Lang Zhong took out the pill from the medicine box, handed it to Chen Tang, and said, "Take this medicine." It's going to be fine. ”
Chen Tang snatched the pill and swallowed it.
At this time, the scout walked in and reported, "General Chen." Xiongnu Da Danyu has already arrived at the border, do you go out to negotiate with him? ”
"Okay, let's get ...... right away He entered the ...... Come. General Ben ...... OK...... Fight with him. Chen Tang said weakly.
"General Chen, you must not be impulsive." Lang Zhong said.
"General Chen, you can invite Da Shan Yu to eat here." Yan You reminded.
"Yes, you can." Chen Tang suddenly realized.
The big Shan Yu outside the door thought: Does Chen Tang look down on Ben Shan Yu? You won't even let the Lone King in?
At this time, Yan You of the Han army came over and said, "Honorable Da Danyu, General Chen wants you to go to the mansion for dinner." “
"Okay, thank you." After speaking, Da Shan Yu and Yan You walked into the general's mansion.
On the table in the house, there are roast duck, cinnamon fish, venison, and mountain chicken. Da Shan Yu looked at the delicacies on the table that he had never seen before, and said with a smile: "Thank you General Chen for your hospitality." I'm very happy with this order. ”
"Da Danyu, let's talk while eating." Chen Tang said with a smile.
"Okay." Da Shan Yu hurriedly sat down.
Chen Tang poured a glass of grape wine from the Western Regions into Da Shan Yu's luminous glass. The blood-red wine is brilliant in a luminous glass.
Da Shan Yu was stunned by the bright color of the wine.
He thought to himself: There were skilled craftsmen in the Han Dynasty, and they should not be taken lightly.
So, can the negotiations between Chen Tang and the Xiongnu go smoothly?