As soon as Xiang Yu saw Fan Zeng stop him, he immediately asked angrily: "Military Division!" Why did you stop me?! I want to avenge my uncle! ”

Fan Zeng sighed, then shook his head and replied: "Major General, with our current strength, it is hitting a stone with an egg." If you are allowed to try to be quick for a while and lose the only strength of this family, then after I die, what face will I have to see General Xiang?! ”

"Won't my uncle's revenge be avenged?" Xiang Yu asked urgently.

"For today's plan, the only way to garrison Pengcheng is to wait for the opportunity to avenge General Xiang when the army is completed!"

Xiang Yu thought about it for a few times, and finally looked up to the sky and let out a long sigh, and then ordered the sergeant as if he had made great determination: "The whole army retreats to Pengcheng!" After speaking, he lowered his head and closed his eyes, followed by another shout. It is as if to complain to heaven and earth about their injustice.

After Liu Bang rested and recuperated in the army, he began to expand the army and strengthen the defense. It wasn't until three days later that an urgent report was received from the sergeant.

"Report to Pei Gong, General Xiang has been defeated and killed in Dingtao a few days ago! After Xiang Yu learned the news, he led the sergeant to Pengcheng to station. “

After learning the news of Xiang Liang's death, Liu Bang couldn't believe it. He immediately ordered Zhang Liang and Xiao He to be invited. It was only after all the generals had gathered that the bad news was announced.

When everyone heard the news of Xiang Liang's defeat, they immediately fell into an uneasy silence. This news undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to the rebels. It was like a thunderclap that shook everyone's hearts.

Zhang Liang was guilty at this time, he always felt that Xiang Liang's death had something to do with him.

Seeing Zhang Liang, who was depressed, Liu Bang hurriedly spoke out and comforted: "Ovary, don't think about it, this matter has nothing to do with you." I have already asked, General Xiang fell for Zhang Han's arrogant strategy. and the strategy of luring the enemy, it will be surrounded by Tao, and then the army will be defeated and die. And the time was exactly the day of our siege. ”

Zhang Liang heard Liu Bang's words, nodded lightly, and smiled to indicate that he was fine. "General Xiang died in battle, which is undoubtedly a fatal blow to our righteous army. Among the rebels of all stripes. With his greatest power, the Qin army does not know who it will attack in the future. We should have planned ahead. Xiao He first put forward his own opinion.

Liu Bang seriously thought about Xiao He's opinion. At the same time, he asked everyone: "Now that we and Xiang Yu are on the same page, although we have not turned our faces on the surface, but once there is a war, the other party should not come to the rescue." Now that our strength has been greatly weakened, what do you think about this? ”

"There is no need for him Xiang Yu to rescue, if the Qin army comes, we will solve it ourselves. Are you still afraid of them?! Fan Xu showed extreme disdain for both Xiang Yu and Qin Jun.

Cao Shen agreed with Fan Xu's opinion this time and said: "It is better to ask for others than for yourself." Relying too much on others is tantamount to surrendering your life to them. It is only wise that we should strengthen our own forces. ”

"Afraid of what? Just hit it. There is nothing in the world that you can't earn back with your own hands. Our brothers talk about strategy and force, which point do we lose to others? I don't believe it, the Qin army has three heads and six arms. Xiahou Ying spoke the most tempered with Fan Xu, and after he finished speaking, he and Fan Xu smiled and slapped each other's chests, showing the pride between the men.

Zhang Liang listened to everyone's opinions and never expressed his opinions. He's thinking about what to do next. At the same time, I try to remember the history I know. What happened after that for reference.

"What do you suggest for the ovary?" Liu Bang looked at Zhang Liang and asked.

Listen to Liu Bang's question. Zhang Liang hurriedly replied: "Pei Gong, I think what Xiang Yu and Fan Zeng want to do most at this time is to repair the relationship with us. At least that's what Fan Zeng thinks. ”

Everyone was stunned when they heard this. "No, Situ Zhang. We have just turned against them on the battlefield, and although we have never met in battle, their desire to get rid of us has been exposed, so how can they want to repair relations with us? Xiao He asked puzzled.

"The rebels are now suffering from an unprecedented crisis. For him Fan Zeng. There are no eternal allies, much less eternal enemies. We are in danger, is his situation as safe as a rock? Looking at the princes and leaders of the rebel army, there are very few people who have the ability and courage to face the Qin army head-on. Only by uniting these people can they continue to fight against the Qin army. Plainly. It's just helping themselves. ”

Zhang Liang's words made Liu Bang's eyes light up, and he said, "You mean that Fan Zeng will not harm us again?" And will they fight with us? ”

"At least it won't be the same as when Yongqiu was in Yongqiu, because the current situation is cold lips and cold teeth."

Hearing Zhang Liang mention the matter of Yongqiu, Fan Hao was angry. shouted and scolded: "Bullshit Fan Zeng, only a villain who hurts people behind his back!" Even if such a person allied with him, it would be tantamount to seeking the skin of a tiger. He's just trying to take advantage of us. ”

Zhang Liang agreed with his statement very much, and then said: "Lao Fan, you are right, he is indeed hiding a knife in his smile and trying to use us. But we can also use him. ”

"How to use it?" Liu Bang asked eagerly.

"Qin Jun Zhang Han should be looking for the next target, I guess it should be the slightly stronger King Zhao. As for us and Xiang Yu, at this time, we are ostensibly helping each other. The surrounding Qin troops did not dare to touch us. We are taking this opportunity to expand our influence. And there is one person who will be very helpful to us. “

"Who?" Everyone asked in unison.

I saw Zhang Liang smile mysteriously and said slowly: "Emperor Yixin!" ”

Liu Bang was slightly stunned, and then asked: "Everyone knows that he is just a puppet supported by the Xiang family." How can he help us? ”

"Now that Xiang Liang is dead, there are many people in the Chu army who support Qi Xin. Does Pei Gong think he will be willing to be just a puppet emperor? We simply helped him first. I believe that he will "repay the kindness". ”

"How can I help him?" Xiao He was very interested in Zhang Liang's words.

Zhang Liang has already begun to think about how to use Mi Xin to control Xiang Yu, and at the same time gain benefits for Liu Bang.

"Brother Lao Xiao wrote a letter on behalf of Pei Gong, and then delivered it to Emperor Yi. Let's just say that the situation of the Chu army is critical now, and ask him to come here quickly to take over the military power......"

Inside the platform, Emperor Yi Xin received the report that Xiang Liang had died in battle, and immediately fidgeted. At the same time, he also realized that he was free from the shackles of Xiang Liang and decided to grasp real power. Right now. Liu Bang's letter quietly reached his hands. It details the strength of Xiang Yu in Pengcheng and the actual situation of Lu Chen, the former subordinate of Chen Sheng. And suggested that Emperor Yi immediately set off for Pengcheng to collect the two troops.

Thinking about it, I felt that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. So according to Liu Bang's suggestion, he led the army to Pengcheng.

A few days later, Mi Xin arrived in Pengcheng. He first took the honor of Emperor Yi of Chu and incorporated Lu Chen's troops. threatened that since the other party was Chu Chen, he should be attached to Chu. Otherwise, it is rebellious.

Lu Chen was hindered by the development of the situation and the prestige of Mi Xin. had to hand over the military power, and at the same time swore allegiance to Mi Xin.

Mi Xin was overjoyed after getting Lu Chen's military power, and then went to Xiang Yu's army. Similarly, with the respect of Emperor Yi of Chu, he ordered Xiang Yu to hand over his military power.

Xiang Yu had no choice but to ask Fan Zeng, and after weighing the overall situation, Fan Zeng thought that if he rebelled, he would inevitably attract the condemnation of other princes and rebels. At the same time, it was learned that Lu Chen's troops had been absorbed by Mi Xin. As a last resort, he had to suggest to Xiang Yu that he should be attached to Mi Xin. Xiang Yu had no choice but to agree to hand over the military power.

Since then. Mi Xin gained the greatest military power in the Chu State. At the same time, he began to give direct orders to all the subordinate troops of the Chu State.

After everything was under control, Mi Xin went to Yu Tang again and summoned Liu Bang.

"I have read General Liu's letters, and everything is as General Liu said. Now that I have real power, I wonder how General Liu wants me to repay you? ”

Liu Bang heard that the other party was as Zhang Liang said, and came to "thank you for the picture". He immediately bowed down and replied: "The minister is a subordinate of His Majesty, and it is the duty of the minister to give advice to His Majesty." How dare you seek something in return. Moreover, this time, thanks to the resourcefulness of South Korea's Zhang Situ, His Majesty was able to hold real power. The minister did not dare to take the credit. ”

When Mi Xin heard it, all this was from Zhang Liang's handwriting. Immediately let Liu Bangxuan and Zhang Liang meet him.

After Zhang Liang walked into the hall, he gave a great courtesy. When Mi Xin saw it, he hurriedly helped him up.

"Zhang Situ doesn't have to be polite. In the past, I was in Huiji, and it was thanks to you and General Liu that I was able to help me ascend to the throne. Today, thanks to the two of you, I can grasp the real power of the Chu State. What do you want, but it doesn't hurt to say it. Qi Xin showed unprecedented generosity and friendliness to Zhang Liang.

Zhang Liang heard this. Hurriedly clasped his fists and bowed: "Your Majesty, although the minister is a Korean Situ, he is still under His Majesty's command. It is the duty of the subordinates to share the worries of His Majesty. Don't dare to ask for anything. There is just a word, I hope Your Majesty will see it. ”

"Zhang Situ, but it doesn't hurt to say it."

"Now the Chu army has been newly defeated. Morale was damaged, troops plummeted, but strength remained. Throughout the Chu army, Xiang Yu is the most brave and good at fighting, and Fan Zeng is the most outstanding in strategy. Your Majesty must use it, but also beware of it. Moreover, Chen Sheng's old subordinate Lu Chen has just been absorbed, and it is the right way to ask His Majesty to appease and reward him. ”

Zhang Liang's words are reasonable, and he can't hear any selfishness. It's all from the perspective of benefiting the heart. This made Mi Xin very happy.

"Then I don't know what Zhang Situ suggests. Hurry up and listen to me. ”

Xia Chen proposed that Lü Chen's army be under his own command, and at the same time entrust Lü Chen and his family with positions to comfort him. Although the military power seems to be in his hands, His Majesty can send his cronies to important positions in the army, and at the same time use the troops as his own escort. As for Xiang Yu and Fan Zeng, His Majesty can also give them high positions, and at the same time find a commander above the two of them. In this way, moderation can be formed. I hope Your Majesty will be clear. ”

Qi Xin kept thinking about Zhang Liang's opinion and felt that it was extremely reasonable. Then he asked: "Then how should General Liu reward him?" He's also a helper! ”

When Liu Bang heard that he wanted to reward himself, he hurriedly bowed down and wanted to excuse himself. Zhang Liang preemptively said at this time: "Your Majesty can't be too kind to General Liu, otherwise it will attract the suspicion of Xiang Yu and Fan Zeng." According to the humble opinion, you can give the title of General Liu, allocate soldiers and horses, and then do not add too many restrictions, so that there are Lu Chen's troops to protect it inside, and there are two armies outside to check and balance each other. General Liu's soldiers and horses can be used as His Majesty's henchmen. I wonder what Your Majesty thinks? ”

Without thinking too much, he said: "What Zhang Situ said is very good! I can go back and make a decree. As for Xiang Yu's position as commander, I will make a decision after I think about it carefully. With that, he departed with his attendants and sergeants.

After sending Mi Xin away, Liu Bang asked Zhang Liang, "Liang Zai, why did you arrange it like this?" ”

Zhang Liang smiled slightly and said, "I'm going to give him Xiang Yu and Fan Zeng to wear small shoes, and by the way, let the boss get a little real power." (To be continued.) )