In Xiang Yu's camp on the west side of Xianyang, Fan Zeng had already learned that Emperor Yi led his soldiers and horses into the pass, and the other party and Liu Bang joined forces in the overlord. In the face of this confusing situation, he still did not have the slightest worry or uneasiness.

Xiang Yu was even more disdainful of Emperor Yi's actions. "Humph! The courage of the rats can only rely on gathering crowds to strengthen their courage, which is really funny. Although he didn't care about Liu Bang and Emperor Yi joining forces, he was still a little angry after all.

"Yu'er, I know that you are brave, but you need to be cautious! Although it is not fearful for Qi Xin and Liu Bang to join forces, they still have to be careful. Now the two of them have 150,000 soldiers and horses. Moreover, according to reports, the princes of all walks of life have advanced towards this place one after another, and their total number of soldiers and horses is as high as 250,000. Now our priority is to solve the assassination of the Yi Emperor by Ji Bu. ”

Hearing Fan Zeng's statement, Xiang Yu immediately replied: "Father, even if the princes from all walks of life are together with Na Qi Xin and Liu Bang, what can they do? On that day, I defeated the 400,000 army of Qin in Julu with tens of thousands of people. Now we have 300,000 men and horses, most of whom are loyal and brave men who have been in battle with me, and can not be compared with those rabble. ”

Xiang Yu's words were domineering. Fan Zeng was a little worried about this, but he still appreciated it very much after all. He understands very well that it is precisely because Xiang Yu has this domineering spirit that ordinary people can hardly have, that he can have the opportunity to become the lord of all people to respect the future generations.

Just when Xiang Yu despised the princes of the world, Emperor Yi and Liu Bang, his general Long He came to the tent.

As soon as Long He saw Xiang Yu and Fan Zeng, he reported casually: "General Qiyu, military advisor!" Emperor Yi sent an envoy to see the general! ”

When Fan Zeng heard that Emperor Yi's envoy had arrived, he immediately commanded Long He: "Go and open the gate quickly, and arrange a guard of honor to greet you." Then he took the envoy to rest first, and said that the general would lead the troops to investigate whether there were any remnants of the Qin army, and he would meet the envoy again when he returned to the camp. ”

As soon as Long Ji heard that he was going to deceive the envoy, he immediately agreed, and then turned around and went out.

Xiang Yu was extremely puzzled by Fan Zeng's arrangement, and asked casually: "Father, why do you want to let Long He lie that I am going out, what is there to be afraid of a small envoy?!" ”

"Yu'er, it's not that we're afraid of the envoys, but we want to make a play for him, and at the same time, it's for the world to see!"

Xiang Yu heard that he was going to make a play, and hurriedly asked curiously: "Father, what kind of play do you want to do?" Could it be that you already have a solution to the matter of Jibu? ”

Fan Zeng only smiled slightly at this time, and then only said four words slowly: "Anti-guest-oriented!" ”

Xiang Yu didn't know what Fan Zeng meant, and he was still confused, but he believed Fan Zeng, so he didn't ask in detail.

After the envoy of the Yi Emperor was welcomed into the account by the dragon, he waited for Xiang Yu for a long time but never saw the other party return. As the envoy of the righteous emperor, he has a unique pride. He thought that Xiang Yu's actions were undoubtedly despising Emperor Yi. Just as he was gradually losing patience, he suddenly heard a commotion outside the tent. Driven by curiosity, he went out of the tent with two sergeants who accompanied him, wanting to see what was going on.

As soon as the envoy came out of the tent, he saw several black-clothed men fighting with Xiang Yu's sergeants not far away, and due to the disparity in numbers, those black-clothed men were quickly subdued. Just as the man in black was captured, Xiang Yu suddenly rushed back from outside the camp with the sergeant.

As soon as Xiang Yu saw the situation in the camp, he immediately asked Long Ji, "Long Ji, what is going on?" Why is there such confusion? ”

I saw Long He come to Xiang Yu in a few steps, and replied urgently: "Report to the general, we have caught a few assassins, they intended to assassinate the military division, fortunately we found their whereabouts, but the military division was still slightly injured." Please punish the general. ”

As soon as he heard that several black-clothed men who were arrested were here to assassinate Fan Zeng, Xiang Yu immediately shouted angrily: "What a bold man, he actually dares to assassinate Ya Father!" Drag it down and interrogate it severely, and you will definitely find out the person who is the master! ”

After receiving the order, Long Ji hurriedly led people to escort all the people in black down. At the same time, he reported to Xiang Yu about the visit of the envoy of the Yi Emperor.

This good scene of capturing the assassin was watched by the envoy in this way. When the envoy saw Xiang Yu's extraordinary momentum, the previous pride immediately disappeared, and he instantly deeply realized the rumored feeling that the princes were on their knees and did not dare to look up.

After Xiang Yu dealt with the assassin's affairs, he turned over and dismounted, and came to the envoy's side. As soon as he saw the envoy, Xiang Yu clenched his fists, but he never bowed. said: "It turned out to be His Majesty's envoy, but I was really sluggish." Ben will go out to inspect at the right time, but I am afraid that there will be violent Qin remnants, Your Majesty is here now, and his safety is naturally the first. ”

Hearing that Xiang Yu went out to inspect because he was worried about the safety of Emperor Yi, the envoy immediately clenched his fists and said, "The general is really loyal and brave!" The officials admired it. ”

I saw Xiang Yu smile slightly, and then raised his hand to ask for gestures, signaling the envoy to enter the account and speak. After Xiang Yu and the envoy were both seated, he asked again: "I don't know if the envoy is here because of the will of the righteous emperor?" ”

When the envoy heard the other party ask him what he meant, he immediately became nervous. He originally came to hear about Ji Bu's assassination on behalf of Emperor Yi, but after seeing Xiang Yu, he was already afraid of three points, and now let him question Xiang Yu, he didn't dare to kill him. After a moment of silence, the envoy said timidly: "General, it is only because of your subordinate Ji Bu that he seems to be assassinating His Majesty in Pengcheng, so His Majesty sent me to ask what happened. If the subordinate wants to come, there must be a misunderstanding, thinking that the general is so loyal and brave, how can he order his subordinates to do misdeeds. ”

As soon as he heard the other party's words, Xiang Yu almost laughed out loud. Where did he come to pass on the message and ask questions, it was obvious that he was already helping Xiang Yu speak.

"As the special envoy said, since my uncle supported His Majesty, my Xiang family has been thinking about the revitalization of the Chu State. How can they do that rebellious and traitorous behavior? Ben will dare to act, that Ji Bu is indeed my confidant and favorite general, I dare to take the head of Xiang Shang as a guarantee, he will never dare to assassinate His Majesty, there must be a misunderstanding, and I hope that the special envoy will tell Your Majesty, be sure to ask Your Majesty to see! If it was really Ji Bu's doing, I would never tolerate it, and I would personally go to Emperor Yi to ask for guilt. ”

Xiang Yu said neither humbly nor arrogantly, the envoy was already in a cold sweat at this time, and there was no other speech or action except for nodding his head and saying yes. The messenger thought that this fateful errand would be over, and his heart rejoiced. But suddenly he saw the dragon and entered the tent without being announced.

After Long Ji entered the account, he glanced at the envoy, as if he was trying to suppress his anger. Then he whispered a few words in Xiang Yu's ear.

This series of actions made the envoy's already relieved heart hang again, and his intuition told him that something was wrong.

After hearing Long Ji's words, Xiang Yu immediately stood up angrily.

When the envoy saw it, he immediately trembled with fright. I saw Xiang Yu glaring at him, as if he was trying to restrain his anger. There was a terrifying atmosphere in this silent tent.

After a while, Xiang Yu suddenly pointed at the envoy and asked sharply, "Envoy, what is the purpose of your visit?!" ”

The envoy was stunned when he heard this, and replied timidly: "General...... Don't be angry, little ...... The minister was ordered by His Majesty to ...... To...... I came to inquire about the general's ......"

After listening to the other party's answer, Xiang Yu immediately continued: "Since this is the case, why do you want to send an assassin to assassinate my father?!" ”

This sudden change made the envoy completely confused, he hurriedly leaned over in front of Xiang Yu, and said respectfully: "Where did the general say this, is there any misunderstanding?" ”

"Misunderstanding?! The Assassins just now, I believe you have seen that they have already confessed that they were instructed by His Majesty to assassinate me and my father. Could it be that His Majesty is not willing to give me a chance to defend himself, so he will kill the killer?! After Xiang Yu finished speaking, the green tendons on his face had protruded, as if he was about to burst out of anger at any time.

When the envoy heard Xiang Yu's words, and looked at his angry face again, he was already so frightened that he fell to his knees. "General! Checkmate! Don't listen to the thieves! If Emperor Yi had the intention to assassinate the general and Fan Yafu, how could he send a villain. This must be a thief's culprit! The general is aware of it!! ”

After listening to the envoy's words, Xiang Yu pretended to fall into deep thought, and after a long time, he slowly said to the envoy: "I want to believe the envoy's words." But at this time, we must not give up, now that my father has been injured, the envoy will return to ask Emperor Yi on behalf of the general, what is going on! I'm sure Xiang Yu wants to find out!! ”

When the envoy heard Xiang Yu's tone, he clearly meant to question Emperor Yi. But at this time, he was already half scared away by the three souls and seven spirits, where could he take care of so much. I saw him keep prostrating himself on the ground, kneeling and saying yes.

When Xiang Yu saw the other party's frightened expression, he immediately snorted coldly. Then he turned around and walked alone, ignoring the man.

After Xiang Yu brushed his sleeves away, the envoy got up with the support of the accompanying sergeant. Subsequently, they did not dare to stay in Xiang Yu's camp any longer, and the three of them left the camp as fast as they could. At the same time, he found Long Ji and made it clear that he would go back to reply.

As soon as Long He heard that the other party was leaving, he signaled that the other party should resign to Xiang Yu. However, the envoy was already so frightened that his legs were weak, and if he saw Xiang Yu again, he was afraid that his legs and feet would not obey the call. After many excuses to shirk, Long Ji personally sent the three of them out of the camp.

Looking at the backs of the three people who didn't dare to turn back and galloped away, Fan Zeng and Xiang Yu both laughed loudly. When Long He saw the two of them applying, he also smiled casually: "Fan Yafu is really resourceful, this trick is mainly anti-guest, not only solved the assassination of Emperor Yi by Ji Bu, but also turned his attention back to them, so that the princes of the world will not be able to tell whose fault it is." ”

Xiang Yu looked extremely happy at this time. He was very happy about what Fan had made him do. After laughing, he asked Fan Zeng again: "Father, now that we are holding accountable, what should we do next?" “

Fan Zeng glanced thoughtfully in the direction of Hongmen, and then replied, "Let them have a headache first." Everything will be seen and seen when the Hongmen banquet is held! “

While the three of them were talking, the black-clothed men who had been arrested before also stepped out of the camp, and when they took off their black clothes, they all revealed the battle clothes of the Chu army...... (To be continued.) )