Xue Gong is not the descendant of the lord of Xue State, but a traveler, in the early years of visiting various vassal states, and finally in Han Xin's account under the order Yin, after Han Xin was demoted to Huaiyin Marquis, in Changle Palace died, Xue Gong therefore left Chu State, cast under the Ruyin Wenhou account, made a guest, Xiahou Ying still admired him, so he was introduced in front of Liu Bang.

When Xiahou Ying arrived, Xue Gong was still drinking, after all, he was too old to be willing, and this kind of venting was normal, but when he saw Wenhou coming, he immediately tidied up his clothes and stepped forward to greet him.

"Wen Hou is here now, isn't there anything that needs to be arranged?" Xue Gong replied very politely.

Xiahou Ying bowed slightly, "The public has been here for many days, just for Ling Yin, and now that Yingbu is rebelling, and he is traveling to study Huainan Zhudi, and he knows a lot about the terrain. ”

"This is the best opportunity for the marquis, I hope that the prince will grasp it, if the prince has real talent and real learning, this matter must not be difficult for Ling Yin, if there is no talent, a certain is also impossible."

Xue Gong was beside him, and he was overjoyed when he heard it, "Wenhou recommends, a certain is grateful, Yingbu is located in Huainan, and a certain has its own way, I don't know when to go to the palace to face the saint?" ”

"Tomorrow, don't drink tonight, think about the way to break the enemy, then King Pingnan and Xiao Xiangguo are silent, this time the public has a wonderful law, and you will be able to seal the marquis of a thousand households." Xiahou Ying instructed slightly.

The two of them decided not to say more, and the next morning, Liu Bang had already set up a banquet in the palace, and he wanted to see who this Xue Gong was, and there was a way to break Huainan Wang Yingbu.

In the partial hall of Weiyang Palace, after the monarch and ministers finished the ceremony, Xue Gong was very respectful, Liu Bang saw that he was a little older, but like a well-educated person, so he first asked: "Today, Yingbu rebelled in Huainan, how to resist the enemy?" Is it known to the public? ”

Xue Gong thought for a while, and then said slowly: "Your Majesty, Yingbu has already planned to rebel, it is not surprising, but if Yingbu uses the best strategy, he can share the world equally with the King of Han, and the kings of Shandong are difficult to belong to His Majesty. ”

Liu Bang saw that he was a little older, and he was still pretending to be mysterious here, and he was quite unhappy in his heart, but as an emperor, this temper still had to be endured, so Liu Bang asked quite indifferently: "How is the best strategy?" Please also ask for advice. ”

Xue Gong took a slight sip of warm tea, and then said: "Yingbu has tens of thousands of troops, close to Wuzhong and Chu, if you take advantage of the moment of Your Majesty's army, you can seize Wuzhong to the east, Chu to the west, and then annex Qi and occupy Lu, so that the Central Plains are all occupied by it, and if you want to come to the war of Yan, Yingbu only needs to pass a piece of paper, then Yan will definitely respond, and King Zhao is young, and Zhou Chang is difficult to transfer troops, so that you can share the world equally with Your Majesty, or dominate one side." ”

When Liu Bang heard this, he was shocked, and hurriedly asked: "What about the middle policy, and what does Mr. think?" ”

Xue Gong replied very seriously: "If Yingbu does not send troops along the Huiji, but only captures Wuzhong to the east, Chu to the west, and then annexes Korea, and then occupies the Wei State, occupies the grain of Ao Yu, and blocks the main road of Chenggao, in this way, it will form an opposition with the Three Qins, and at that time Your Majesty will fight with it, and the outcome is naturally unpredictable." ”

Hearing this, Liu Bang's face was much calmer, and he asked in a low voice, "What about the next step?" Sir, please elaborate, I will be rewarded. ”

Xue Gong looked very indifferent at this time, and said slowly: "If Yingbu captures Wuzhong in the east, Xia Cai in the west, moves the baggage treasures to Hengshan and other places, and runs to Changsha by himself, so that the Central Plains will no longer be lost, then Your Majesty can sit back and relax, and the Han family can enjoy the world forever." ”

Liu Bang was beside him and took a sip of warm tea, "In Mr. Shi's words, what strategy will Yingbu choose?" ”

"According to Weichen, Na Yingbu will definitely choose to act." Xue Gong said very confidently.

Liu Bang was a little skeptical, "Gongwei is in Huainan, how do you know that Yingbu will choose the next policy, and wouldn't it be better to have the middle or the best policy, will Yingbu not know in his heart?" ”

"Your Majesty, that Yingbu was originally a prisoner of Lishan, and then had the help of the king of Pingnan, acting in Xianyang, it happened that Qin II was in charge of the world, so that the lives were ruined, Yingbu left Linzi, followed the overlord of Western Chu, and after several years of hard work to achieve the lord of ten thousand times, this is all for his own wealth, and did not take into account the people of today, and he has lived in Huainan for a long time, and does not know his situation, how dare he risk sending troops to Qi and Chu, so Weichen believes that although Yingbu is opposed, he just wants to preserve the current life, so he must use the next strategy."

Liu Bang listened to Xue Gong's words, and his heart was overjoyed, no matter whether it was true or not, Xue Gong at least gave Liu Bang a reassurance, "Mr. strategy, no one can match, from today onwards, he will be named the Marquis of a Thousand Households, and his descendants will enjoy it forever." ”

Xue Gong never thought that Liu Bang would be so generous, just a few words, he was named the Marquis of a Thousand Households, and immediately bowed down and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness, and I wish to protect the Han family for ten thousand years." ”

Duke Xue took the reward and left, and at this time Xiao He walked in from outside the hall again, and Liu Bang saw that Xiao He was much more casual. "Doesn't Xiangguo have official business, why did he come to this Weiyang Palace before the hour passed?"

Xiao He immediately bowed down and saluted: "Now Yingbu is against the Han Dynasty, before the army is dispatched, it should be cut off, so that everyone will not know and be bewitched by him. ”

"What Xiangguo said is yes, I have just been waiting for the news of the northern Yan Kingdom, the lands of Shangjun are uncertain, if I send troops to Huainan, I am afraid that I will be frustrated on both sides, as for Yingbu's royal title is indeed going to be cut, I don't know who can be named the king of Huainan?" Liu Bang said with a little meaning.

Xiao He didn't know what Liu Bang meant, "Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that although Huainan has a key road to Chenggao according to Chang'an, it must be guarded against, so it is most appropriate to be crowned king and need the prince in His Majesty's palace." ”

"However, the princes in the palace are all young, and it is inconvenient to be crowned king, so I don't know if there is a suitable candidate for Xiangguo?" Liu Bang then said.

"King Qiyu, it is precisely because of his youth that he is suitable for the king, he wants to come to King Zhao Ruyi, and the acting king Liu Heng is like this, and when he is a little older, he can know the local customs, better manage the people, and avoid being a young man, everything still needs to be learned, the prince Liu Chang in the palace today, Weichen thinks it is good, His Majesty can be named the king of Huainan, and you can also know to the people of the world, Yingbu rebelled, the king was abolished, and his troops were unrighteous soldiers." Xiao He said very seriously.

Liu Bang bowed slightly, this Liu Chang is only two years old at present, and he is the half-brother of Emperor Hui and Emperor Wen, because he is too young, he is quite loved by the two elder brothers.

During the period of Emperor Wen, he colluded with the Xiongnu, and was later learned by Emperor Wen, abolished the king's name, moved to Shu County, and died without eating halfway, and was called King Li.

Gossip is scarce, Xiao He's words are in Liu Bang's arms, so Liu Bang got off the donkey down the slope, named Liu Chang as the king of Huainan, abolished the prince of Yingbu, and announced it to the world. 10810