Prelude to the Great War

Under Hangu Pass, the barracks of the new Qin army.

It was night, and the dense campfires were as boundless as the stars in the sky; In contrast, the gloomy sky is pitch black, and there are not a few stars to be seen, which makes people have the illusion that the sky and the earth are upside down for a while.

In the cold wind, standing on a hill, protected by countless camps like stars and moons, was a golden horde. This is the location of the Fusu Palace, which is also brilliantly lit at this time, and several charcoal fires are lit inside, which is extremely warm. However, what is surprising is that Fusu is not among them, but stands in the cold wind outside the tent and looks at Hangu Xiongguan from afar.

"Your Majesty, it's late at night, it's time to rest, you still have a lot of military and government affairs to deal with tomorrow!" A familiar voice came from behind Fusu.

Fusu looked back and saw that it was Wuya and Wuwu, and said with a smile: "I have something on my mind, and I can't sleep for a while!" Harmless smiled and said, "Is Your Majesty worried that Zhang Han's discordant plan will not succeed?" Fusu shook his head and said: "No, Zhao Gao's stupid person is too suspicious, and he has a deep inferiority complex hidden in his heart, and he is not at ease with anyone, he will definitely fall for it!"

"Then Your Majesty is worried about whether the young Han Xin can calm the morale of the army and defeat Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu?" Silent Boundless said. Fusu looked at Wuya, nodded and said, "Wuya knows my heart!" After all, Han Xin is too young, although I believe in his talent very much, but my Qin army is all arrogant soldiers, and it is not easy to control, so I am a little worried!"

Wuxian smiled and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, then Han Xin is a ruthless character!" Does Your Majesty remember? At that time, he was only thirteen or fourteen years old, and he didn't say a word under the poison of several scoundrels, just desperately fighting back, and now that he has grown up, there is no reason to be afraid of those thorns, and he will definitely be able to find a way to subdue the hearts of the army! Your Majesty, this is a mess of concern!"

When Fusu heard this, he couldn't help but laugh and said, "Maybe it's really as you said, if I care, it's messed up!" By the way, hasn't there been any military intelligence from General Meng Tian's office?" No," Wushu shook his head: "Zhang Liangjun has not been here!" However, Your Majesty should be at ease, according to the time, Taiyuan should have already fallen. After all, 300,000 blackshirts attacked a mere Taiyuan city defended by only 20,000 or 30,000 people, and one month should be enough!"

"I hope so!" Fusu sighed, still a little worried about the situation in the distance. It seems that before there is any definite news, Fusu doesn't want to sleep peacefully these days!

Hanya Pass, the General's Mansion.

At this time, the house was brightly lit, and countless old Qin soldiers and soldiers of the sentry guards were patrolling back and forth, and they were heavily guarded.

Zhang Han was in the handsome room, staring at a letter in a daze. The slender eyebrows were curved like earthworms, and his handsome face was full of doubt.

Suddenly, the tall and slender Zhang Han stood up, as if standing up a high wall, which was really the figure of a typical Qinzhong Guanzhong man. Just as Zhang Han was pacing back and forth in the room, suddenly a soldier outside raised his voice and said, "General Sima and General Dong have arrived!"

Zhang Han was stunned for a moment, and when he looked up, the two deputy generals, Sima Xin and Dong Peng, strode in.

Sima Xin is about forty years old, a typical Qin figure, is also very tall, coupled with the appearance of a square face and wide mouth, thick eyebrows and big eyes, and the fierce black armor of the Qin army, he looks very powerful.

And Dong Fei's figure is medium and slender, his face is resolute and free, and he is only thirty years old, he looks shrewd and strong against the background of black armor!

"Two generals, why are you here so late?" Zhang Han was a little surprised and said with a smile.

Sima Xin and Dong Fei looked at each other for a moment, as if exchanging glances, Sima Xin smiled and said: "I don't have any other intentions, but I heard that General Zhang has recently exchanged some letters with the puppet emperor Fusu, I wonder if you can let me wait and see?"

Zhang Han had no ghost in his heart, so he smiled and said, "Naturally!" It's all ordinary greetings, and the two generals can watch it at will!" As he spoke, Zhang Han handed over the five letters that Fusu had recently written to him, and handed them over to Sima Xin and Dong Peng.

Sima Xin and Dong Fei saw that Zhang Han was so refreshing, and for a while their faces were a little different, and after the two of them read a few letters, the differentiation not only did not disappear, but became stronger.

Seeing that Sima Xin and Dong Fei looked wrong, Zhang Han was a little puzzled and said, "The faces of the two generals are a little ugly, but what do you think is wrong with the content of the letter?"

Sima Xin couldn't help but say: "General Zhang, the five letters here, at first glance, do seem to be some ordinary words of asking, talking about some idle things that have nothing to do with military affairs and national politics, but why is this letter today all scribbled with ink on important matters!?" Is there something General Zhang doesn't want me to know!?"

Zhang Han was furious when he heard this, and said in a deep voice: "General Sima, what do you mean by this? Do you think that Zhang and Fusu have anything to do with it!? This may be because Fusu was sloppy for a while, and it is unknown if he sent the cursive script by mistake!"

Dong Peng sneered on the side: "Why should General Zhang deceive himself! Who is Fusu, others may not know, but don't we know as Qin people!? If he is sloppy, there is probably no one more shrewd than him in the world! Do you think a shrewd person like this might send cursive as if it were a proper book!?"

Zhang Han couldn't help but be angry in his heart, and he rushed to the top beam, glared at Sima Xin and Dong Fei angrily and said: "No matter what you two think, I, Zhang Han, have a clear conscience!" My family is in Xianyang, will I ignore the safety of my wife and children and join the enemy to seek glory!? Don't forget, I'm the main general in the army, and it's not your turn to blame me!"

Sima Xin saw that he was going to fight again, so he hurriedly made a round and said: "Yes, yes, yes, General Zhang is angry for the time being, let's not say anything!" Everyone is a colleague, look up and don't look down, don't hurt the harmony!" Zhang Han and Dong Fei glanced at each other and snorted.

Sima Xin sighed and said to Zhang Han: "General Zhang, you are the chief general, it stands to reason that we as deputies should not trouble you." Both of us also know that you are a little dissatisfied with the court in your heart, and we are not the same, and this expedition is not voluntary. However, you and I are all in Xianyang, so we can't be careless in doing things on weekdays, and if the news of your correspondence with Fusu reaches Xianyang, it is difficult to say what the consequences will be. Today, the two of us are all I say, no matter what General Zhang and the puppet emperor Fusu have to do with each other, I hope this matter ends here!"

When Zhang Han heard this, he knew that Sima Xin and Dong Fei were also good things, so he sighed and said, "Thank you for the reminder of the two generals, Zhang Han has a good heart!" Sima Xin and Dong Peng looked at each other and said with a smile: "That's it, then we will leave!" Don't send it!"

In the cold winter, the Yangtze River is cold and windy, and the waves are monstrous. Now, however, there is a small flat boat floating on the surface of the river between the crests and valleys of the waves, stubbornly advancing to the south of the Yangtze River.

Han Xin stood firmly on the board with his feet firmly on the board, his hands behind his back, and stood proudly against the damp river breeze. Although the waves are fierce, I stand still. The two guards accompanying him, although they were also water-savvy, but under such a strong wind and waves, they could only hold on to the boat and be in a hurry.

The boat boss was very happy in the face of such a river breeze, and he sang fishing songs and shouted trumpets in the cold wind wearing only a shirtless short coat!

Gradually, the boat approached the south of the Yangtze River and approached the Qin Army's Huiji Water and Land Joint Venture.

Suddenly, a Qin army sentry boat came speeding from the river, and several sturdy Minyue sailors shouted in the wind: "Who is coming, sign up quickly, otherwise bows and arrows are waiting!" Han Xin looked at it and raised his voice: "Qin ordered the Marquis of Huaiyin, the general Han Xin, to come and receive the military power!" Get back quickly!"

Several Minyue sergeants were startled, although they didn't know whether it was true or false, they didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly said: "Please come to us, and we will lead the way into the village!" Han Xin nodded, signaling the somewhat surprised boat boss to follow the sentinel boat into the huge sailor camp.

Crossing the huge and sturdy sailor barracks, huge ships appeared in front of Han Xin, and Han Xin couldn't help but look amazed and couldn't help but start thinking about something.

After a while, the boat approached the river bank with the sentinel boat, and Han Xin rewarded the boat boss and ordered the sergeant to lead the way and release it. Under the guidance of two Minyue sergeants, he strode to the Shuai tent.

As soon as they arrived at the door of the tent, a sergeant with fast legs had already reported to Cao Shen, Wu Rui, and Wu Zhu: There was a general who had ordered the general to come and take over the military power. The three generals did not dare to slack off, so they went out of the tent to greet them, and as soon as they arrived at the tent, they saw a young man coming in a cloak, with a proud and majestic expression.

Cao Shen and the others were stunned: "This person is the new general!?" I'm too young, and I've never heard of him!" There is a color of unbelief.

It's no wonder that Han Xin is the year, but there are five out of twenty, and the so-called 'fetal hair has not dried, and the milk smell has not retreated'!

Cao Shen arched his hand to Han Xin and said: "The last general, Cao Shen, is the chief general in the army!" Dare to ask the envoy who was ordered to take over the military power, where are the holy decrees, seals, and military talismans?" Han Xin's face was calm, and he waved his hand behind him, and the two guards presented the Fusu Holy Decree, the military talisman, and the two golden seals of 'Marquis of Huaiyin' and 'Great General'.

Cao Shen and the three of them tested it to be true, and they couldn't help but be stunned for a while: Fusu respected this young man in every way in the holy decree and accepted him as a righteous son, obviously loving him ruthlessly! However, Cao Shen and the three of them looked at Han Xin a few times, but they really couldn't see anything outstanding about Han Xin, maybe he looked like a character on the outside!

Han Xinxin understood, and said with a slight smile: "Please General Cao beat the drum to gather the generals and hand over the military power!" Yes, General!" Although Cao Shen had some pimples in his heart, he did not dare to disobey the order of Fusu.

Soon, the rumbling war drums sounded like an earth-shattering sound over the Qin army's land and water joint camp, and the main generals began to gather to the commander's tent.

And when the generals entered the handsome tent, they were stunned to see that it was no longer Cao Shen sitting in the handsome position, but a very young and resolute young man. The generals were darely puzzled, but they didn't dare to ask, so they could only stand aside silently.

After the three links gathered the generals and drums, Han Xin looked at the fact that the tent was already full of people, and smiled at Cao Shen and said, "General Cao, are all the generals together?" Cao Shen said: "It's all together!"

"Then please ask General Cao to explain to the generals and hand over the military power!" Han Shin is not stage frightened at all.

"Yes!" Cao Shen was commanded by Han Xin, his face was a little red, so he had to endure the unhappiness in his heart, and said to the generals: "Generals, Your Majesty has ordered the Marquis of Huaiyin and the general Han Xin to be the commander in the army. Now, I will hand over the military power to General Han, and I hope that the generals will strictly obey the general's orders in the future and there will be no mistakes!" As he spoke, Cao Shen handed over the arrows and other items that showed his military power to Han Xin.

Han Xin got up and took it, put it on the handsome case, glanced at the generals, and said with a slight smile: "Generals, Han is young but occupies such a big position, maybe the generals are not convinced!" It doesn't matter, at the beginning, Han didn't want everyone to be convinced, he just hoped that everyone could follow the order! Otherwise," Han Xin asked for Hao Cao's sword, and said sharply: "With His Majesty's sword Hao Cao here, there will be no forgiveness!"

Seeing that Han Xin's face changed from a smiling face to a black face in the blink of an eye, and he lifted the Fusu Hao Cao Jian out, he was also a little frightened for a while, and hurriedly said: "The last general will obey the general's order!"

Seeing this, Han Xin was very satisfied, and said with a smile: "In the battle the day before yesterday, our army was defeated in Guangling, and the losses were quite large, presumably all the generals must have a belly full of fire, right?" When the generals saw that Han Xin grabbed everyone's sore feet as soon as he came, they couldn't help but change color and were very embarrassed.

Han Xin turned a blind eye and said: "The defeat of Guangling is not a defeat in strategy, but a defeat in knowing what you have and not knowing the other: the courage of Chu Xiang and the power of Xiang Yu have exceeded the expectations of our army, so they are defeated!" However, there was still some gain from this defeat, that is, our army clearly recognized the advantages and shortcomings of the enemy and our army. ”

Wu Rui couldn't help but say, "Since the general has recognized the advantages and disadvantages of the Chu army, could it be that he has a strategy to break the enemy?" Han Xin smiled slightly: "Xiang Liang is good at tactics, not strategic, and arrogant, easy to deal with; Although Xiang Yu is also proficient in tactics, and even the world's most powerful martial arts, he is only a horse's ear, and it is not difficult to deal with it. When I came, I heard that Long Ji had now captured most of Jiujiang, and it seemed that Jiujiang would soon fall into the Chu army. Within three months, I will break the dragon first, break Xiang Liang within half a year, and capture Xiang Yu within half of it, if I can't win, Han Xin is willing to be a military commander with a human head!"

Everyone was stunned when they heard this: although this new general is young, his tone is not small!

Cao Shen smiled slightly and said: "The Great General is Heroic, which is admirable, then I will see that the Great General's Great Hall is mighty!" Han Xin smiled: "It's easy to say!" General Cao, when will the soldiers, horses, money and food that Your Majesty promised to replenish arrive in the army?"

Cao Shen said: "There are 30,000 new training troops in Hengshan and other places, and they can be there within ten days!" There are about 50,000 soldiers and horses in Bashu and South Vietnam, and there is a lot of grain and grass, and they can be arrived in about a month!"

Han Xin smiled and said: "Enough, one month to gather troops, one month to train, one month to defeat the dragon, more than enough time!" The generals laughed but did not say a word.

After the account was dispersed, the generals of the Qin army gathered together and discussed everywhere, all of them felt that this young general was too loud, but they didn't know what the real material was. Cao Shen, who has been in charge of the army for a long time, said a military heart: "Generals, since Your Majesty believes in him so much, he must also have some ability, and he may be better than us. It's better to listen to his military orders first, otherwise it won't be worth it to be cut off by Hao Caojian's head. After three months, if he can't defeat Long Ji, I'll wait and talk to him before we do!" The generals agreed.