After Chen Ping left Pengcheng, he traveled day and night, but unfortunately when he arrived at Hangu Pass, the pass was already occupied by Xiang Yu. After learning that Liu Bang did not lose many soldiers and horses, but was no longer able to defend because of a sneak attack, he retreated on his own, Chen Ping hurried to see Xiang Yu.

When he was approaching the big tent, he suddenly heard Xiang Yu and Fan Zeng talking and laughing loudly in the tent.

"The father is indeed incomparably intelligent. Not only did they destroy the gunpowder left behind by the ovary, but they also successfully occupied the pass. Our army did not have any losses, although Liu Bang did not lose many soldiers and horses, but he was no longer in danger to defend, I immediately marched into the army, vowing to take Xianyang. ”

Seeing Xiang Yu's arrogant appearance, Fan Zeng smiled with relief: "It's a pity that the gunpowder has not been left, and the production method is only known to Zhang Zifang, if we can get it, no one in the world can stop us." But Yu'er, now you are only one step away from ruling the world. Although Liu Bang is a greedy and lustful person, he is very good at buying people's hearts. In this attack, you must cut the grass and eradicate the roots to avoid future troubles. ”

When Xiang Yu heard this, he immediately replied: "Father, don't worry. He Liu Bang is already a turtle in the urn, and I will never let him go. Besides, the gunpowder was nothing more than the use of the incompetent. The eldest husband should rely on his own strength to fight, and Yu'er disdains to use that gunpowder. “

Just as the two were talking, Fan Zeng noticed someone outside the tent, and asked in a loud voice, "Who is outside the tent?" ”

Chen Ping knew that he had been discovered, so he hurriedly entered the account to give gifts. "Generals, military advisors, are below. Because he saw that the two were talking about military affairs, he did not dare to enter lightly. ”

When Fan Zeng saw that it was Chengping, he immediately put on a straight face. He had many doubts about Chen Ping's performance during the peace talks, so he was extremely distrustful of him. "You're back, you're so fast. Isn't it day and night? ”

When Chen Ping heard Fan Zeng's question, he hurriedly stepped forward and replied: "The military advisor is high, that's exactly the case. It's just because I went to the place of Emperor Yi and there were many accidents, so I didn't dare to slack off. ”

Knowing that there was an accident in Emperor Yi, Xiang Yu immediately asked suspiciously: "What happened to Emperor Yi?" Could it be that he won't let me in? ”

Xiang Yu was already a little unhappy at this time, and even the tone of the question was a little murderous. After Chen Ping heard this, he immediately replied: "General, military advisor, Emperor Yi has issued an order, inviting all princes from all walks of life to enter the customs together to celebrate the destruction of the violent Qin. He also ordered Liu Bang to give up Xianyang and return the army to hegemony. The general was ordered to lead 100,000 troops and horses to camp in the west of Xianyang City. In addition, Emperor Yi wanted to feast all the princes and people who had made meritorious contributions to the Qin Dynasty in Hongmen. ”

After listening to Chen Ping's retelling, Xiang Yu was already furious. "He wants to feast all the princes? Why is he? A man who has no merit of size and no place of name is worthy to command me? I want to take 300,000 military horses to enter Xianyang immediately, and see what he can do to me! ”

Fan Zeng didn't have any words at this time, and when he heard that Xiang Yu was going to disobey Emperor Yi's will, he persuaded him loudly: "Yu'er, don't be reckless. The will of the righteous emperor made Liu Bang give up Xianyang, and ordered you to lead troops into the pass, if you attack Liu Bang now, it will be a cannibalism of the righteous army, which will become the handle of all the princes. Once they join forces, we are in danger of being attacked on our backs. ”

"But my father, he only let me bring 100,000 troops into the customs. Now that we have occupied Hangu Pass, is it possible that we will still be restrained by him, and we will not be able to withdraw the army again?! ”

Xiang Yu's question put Fan Zeng in a dilemma. Regarding Emperor Yi's measures, he was secretly surprised in his heart. After weighing the overall situation, Fan Zeng finally made a decision.

"Yu'er, you don't want to directly go against the will of Emperor Yi, leave 100,000 soldiers and horses first, and guard Hangu Pass. You bring your own 200,000 troops in Xianyang, and then send people to spread the will of Emperor Yi, if Liu Bang withdraws from Xianyang, we will decide whether to enter the city. I'm afraid that the lesson of Hanguguan will make him refuse to believe in the will of Emperor Yi. ”

"If he doesn't believe in the will of the Emperor of Righteousness, what will we do?"

I saw Fan Zeng smile sinisterly: "That's the best, we can attack him justifiably." ”

When Xiang Yu heard this, he understood Fan Zeng's intentions. casually hugged his fists and smiled: "Yafu Gaojian, Yu'er understands!" ”

Chen Ping was secretly frightened at this time, Fan Zeng's mind was to make Liu Bang not follow Emperor Yi's will, so that he could take the opportunity to eradicate the other party. For Fan Zeng's cunning, Chen Ping sighed to himself. But he agreed to Zhang Liang, so he thought about helping Liu Bang again.

"General, father, it's better to let me go down and pass on the decree." Chen Ping asked for a decree, in order to let Liu Bang get out of danger as soon as possible and return to the army as a tyrant.

Hearing that Chen Ping wanted to go to the decree, Xiang Yu was just about to agree, but Fan Zeng preemptively said: "You have worked hard for several days, and you are exhausted at the moment, go down and rest, I will naturally send someone to pass the decree." ”

After Chen Ping heard Fan Zeng's words, he knew that the other party had become suspicious of him, so he didn't dare to say anything more, and immediately gave a salute and retired.

In the evening, when Fan Zeng was still alone in the tent to consider who to send to deliver the decree, he suddenly heard Han Xin also rushing back. He hurriedly passed Han Xin into the account. When Han Xin arrived, he asked curiously: "Han Xin, you set off a full day later than Chen Ping, why did you return on the same day as him?" And Chen Ping is working day and night, could it be that you are the same? ”

After listening to Fan Zeng's question, Han Xin immediately replied: "Military advisor, the big thing is not good. I arrived in Pengcheng a day later than Captain Chen, but when I arrived, I heard that General Ji Bu's assassination of Emperor Yi had failed, and he was captured. After I checked it in many ways, I learned that the news was true, so I didn't dare to enter the palace. Before leaving, after hearing that Emperor Yi had already led his troops to Hangu Pass. So I rushed back non-stop. I came to inform the general and the military advisor. Please plan ahead. ”

"What?! Ji Bu attempted to assassinate Emperor Yi and was captured?! Fan Zeng couldn't believe his ears, because Han Xin's words were too bizarre to be believed.

Seeing Fan Zeng's surprised look, Han Xin didn't say anything, just stood in place, looking distressed. Fan Zeng pondered for a long time, and finally reluctantly believed the news. Then he motioned for Han Xin to leave.

After Han Xin retreated, Fan Zeng sighed helplessly: "Okay, you Zhang Zifang!" The old man did a lot of calculations, but he didn't calculate that you would actually make this move. In the past, you always said that the old man was insidious and vicious, but when I see it today, you are much more vicious than the old man. After finishing speaking, he hurried to Xiang Yu's camp.

When Fan Zeng arrived at Xiang Yu, Xiang Yu was dispatching troops overnight, ready to attack Xianyang at any time. When Xiang Yu saw Fan Zeng, he hurriedly got up to greet him. As soon as Fan Zeng saw the generals in the tent, he immediately said in a deep voice: "You all go back, all plans are stopped, and the sergeant returns to the camp to standby." Reckless, slash! ”

When the generals heard Fan Zeng's order, they were all a little surprised. They looked at Xiang Yu together, as if asking for Xiang Yu's orders. But I saw that Xiang Yu was also full of doubts at this time.

In the end, Long knew the proportions, and when he saw this situation, he understood that there must be variables, and hurriedly retreated with the sergeants. After no one in the tent, Fan Zeng said to Xiang Yu: "Yu'er, it's not good. Han Xinshi brought back a piece of news. He said that Ji Bu's assassination of Emperor Yi had failed, and he had been captured. Moreover, Emperor Yi Xin has already led the sergeants to rush here. ”

Xiang Yu was stunned when he heard this. Then he asked with a deep frown: "Ji Bu? Why did Ji Bu assassinate Emperor Yi? Is he crazy?! ”

Fan Zeng shook his head and sighed lightly, "I'm afraid this is all the conspiracy of that ovary." That Jibu should have been imprisoned in Handu, and after we broke the letter to Guguan, the captured sergeants all said that Zhang Zifang had already left. Now I think it's back to Handu. Therefore, Ji Bu assassinated Emperor Yi and was captured, and he must have played a ghost out of it. In this way, we will have a crime that will be difficult to clear, and the princes and the righteous emperor are rushing here, and we must make a decision as soon as possible. ”

After hearing Fan Zeng's words, Xiang Yu immediately clenched his fists, his eyes staring like copper bells. "This ovary is shameless! Such despicable means were resorted. Father, it's a big deal that we fight all the princes alone, and they are like mustard in my eyes anyway. ”

At this moment, Xiang Yu's momentum was extraordinary, but Fan Zeng shook his head and said, "No, Yu'er." If we fight the princes of the world alone, we will lose the hearts of the people, and then you want to dominate the world, I am afraid it will be even more difficult. ”

"What shall we do according to the Father's will?" Xiang Yu was already impatient at this time.

Fan Zeng closed his eyes and stroked his beard at this time, pondering for a long time but still had no countermeasures. Just when Xiang Yu couldn't bear it anymore, he said helplessly: "Yu'er, act according to the will of Emperor Yi." Hangu Pass left 100,000 troops, and we brought another 100,000 troops and horses to the west of Xianyang. Another 100,000 soldiers and horses were stationed at Hongmen. Then send someone to inform Emperor Liu Bangyi of his will. Now we must solve the matter of Ji Bu first, and only by blocking the mouths of the people can we have another chance to wait for an opportunity to solve them. ”

Hearing that he wanted to act in accordance with Emperor Yi's will, Xiang Yu was extremely unwilling. "Father, do we really do what we say? Yu'er really didn't want to listen to the puppet's orders. ”

Seeing that Xiang Yu refused to carry it out, Fan Zeng had to helplessly persuade: "Yu'er, if you can't bear it, you and I will stabilize our position first, and when Emperor Yi comes, we will drag the assassination into an unsolved case." In this way, the mouths of the princes can be temporarily stopped. ”

"Father, we are so subject to the heart, won't we all have to be led by him in the future?"

"Yu'er, now we have the most soldiers and horses, and what that Zifang wants is to make the world our enemy. We must not fall for the scheme, as for the heart, he thinks that I can't see his plan of two tigers competing for food, but in fact, I am planning to plan. As long as this matter is settled, we can eradicate him together, and then the world will naturally be yours. ”

Seeing that Fan Zeng already had a vision, Xiang Yu had no choice but to accept the reality. But after all, he was extremely reluctant, and when he had nowhere to vent his anger, he actually cut the handsome case into two sections.

Fan Zeng knew that Xiang Yu was unwilling, so he smiled at him casually and said, "Yu'er, you don't have to be anxious, since I said that I want to eradicate them, I naturally have my way." ”

Hearing that Fan Zeng already had an idea, Xiang Yu hurriedly asked, "Father, do you already have a solution?!" ”

I saw that Fan Zeng's eyes showed that fierce gaze again, and he replied gloomily: "Since he wants to set up a banquet in Hongmen, then we will fulfill him." Take this opportunity to solve him and Liu Bang, as well as Zhang Zifang!! (To be continued.) )