Chapter 20: Xiang Yu's Conspiracy
The fall of Qi marked the completion of Han's strategic encirclement of Chu.
Several vassal states were destroyed one after another, the general Long and died in battle, and the invincible Chu overlord Xiang Yu began to be afraid, and at this moment he realized that Liu Bang, who he had not paid attention to, had really become the most terrible opponent.
Life is the best teacher. Xiang Yu, who likes to solve problems by force, learned to play conspiracy. He realized the importance of Han Xin and sent his advisor Wu Shi to persuade Han Xin to rebel against Han and stand on his own.
Wu Shi is a native of Xuyi (Xuyi County, Huai'an City), and Han Xin is a fellow countryman. Han Shin received him. The two exchanged a few words of greeting, cut to the chase, and Wu Shi persuaded Han Xin: "Now the world belongs to you, the general." You helped Han to destroy Chu, Chu died; You helped Chu to destroy the Han and the Han to die. It's better for you to rebel and stand on your own, the situation will become a three-legged stand, no one can help anyone, and you can be the king in Qidi with peace of mind. ”
If Han Xin had heeded this advice, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms would have happened hundreds of years in advance. It's a pity that Xiang Yu thought of this clever plan too late.
After listening to Wu She's words, Han Xin said hehe, he said: "I used to be under Xiang Wang's subordinates, and the highest position was only in Langzhong, and I put forward military and political suggestions many times, but Xiang Yu ignored them (Xiang Yu, you kid think of me now). The king of Han appointed me as a general, obeyed me, and cared about me everywhere in life. I can rely on Hanwang to give me a chance to have some achievements. I will not betray the king of Han until I die, and you thank King Xiang for his kindness (tell him to roll as far as he goes). ”
Speaking of this, Wu Shi could only withdraw in disgrace.
If before destroying Qi, Xiang Yu did not help Qi Wang Tian Guang to build the Qi Chu Alliance, but directly used this strategy to win over Han Xin and promised him to become the king of Qi after destroying Qi. It's really hard to say how Han Xin will choose. Han Xin's reply to Wu She's words was high-sounding, in essence, because Liu Bang crossed the stage of the fake king of Qi and directly made him the king of Qi, which made Han Xin feel relieved and satisfied.
Han Xin's dream has always been to become a prince, and now that his goal in life has been achieved, why should he take a moral risk to rebel against the Han and become self-reliant.
Kuaitong heard Wu She's words, but he thought so. After some thought, Kuaitong decided to impress Han Xin with physiognomy, and he persuaded: "Look at your face, you are not a marquis, and there is still a hidden danger. Look at your back is expensive. The current situation lies in your choice, you should break away from the Han camp, occupy the state of Qi, and defeat them one by one in the name of stopping the Chu and Han wars from fighting to save the common people. The world is in your hands! ”
Han Xin replied: "King Han is very good to me, how can I be treacherous!" ”
Kuaitong launched the second round of debate, he said: "Zhang Er and Chen Yu had a good relationship in the past, but later it was not a fight of life and death. So you can't rely on friendship between people, because human nature is greedy. Liu Bang uses you now, of course, it is good for you, once the world is stable, you will become his biggest threat. Since ancient times, it is difficult to use, and the merit is not rewarded. With your talent and fame, you won't be trusted by anyone, so it's better to go it alone. ”
Han Xin didn't listen, and said perfunctorily: "I'll think about it again." ”
Kuaitong waited for a few days, but there was no reaction from Han Xin's side, Kuaitong couldn't sit still, ran to see Han Xin, and persuaded bitterly: "Smart people can foresee the development of things and respond in advance." There is no time to lose. Think about it. ”
Han Shin remained noncommittal. Kuaitong persuaded Han Xin three times, but Han Xin did not make up his mind to betray Liu Bang. It's not that Han Shin is loyal, it's mainly a mistake in judgment. Han Xin thinks that he is the king of the princes, he has the power of soldiers in his hands, and he is the king of Qi in peace and stability, and he is not afraid of Liu Bang's calculations. If Han Xin knew his final fate, he would probably have jumped up and rebelled.
Kuaitong is really a clever person, seeing that Han Xin did not agree to rebel, he was in trouble, he immediately pretended to be crazy and stupid, and changed his career to become a wizard.