Chapter 06: Zhang Liang's Invitation

Gongsun Liang picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said with a smile: "Xiang Zhuang's nephew seems to be very interested in music. ”

Xiang Zhuang had already retracted his thoughts at this time, and just after taking a sip of tea, Gongsun Liang had already made music to test himself, so he had to smile and say: "I'm not afraid that Uncle Gongsun will laugh, the Xiang family has been a general for generations, and there is no deep study of music." ”

"Since ancient times, when a broken string meets a bosom friend, Xiang Zhuang's nephew is too polite." Gongsun Liang chuckled.

Soon, Gongsun Liang put the teacup on the table and said with a smile: "I have practiced this song for three years, and every time I play it, I will have different feelings, but today, when the sound of the piano is melodious, the strings suddenly break, I have guessed that I must have met a bosom friend, but I didn't expect that it was a nephew." ”

Gongsun Liang's tone was gentle, but the meaning made Xiang Zhuang feel that Gongsun Liang had the intention of despising himself, but if he thought about it carefully, Gongsun Liang was similar to Xiang Bo this year, and he was almost forty years old.

Moreover, Gongsun Liang will be the future rival of the Xiang family, Liu Bang's tyrant, a think tank, this person, not to be underestimated, thinking so, Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but get up, walked to the piano, reached out and gently stroked // touched, after a long time, Xiang Zhuang stared at Gongsun Liang tightly, and said with a smile: "Uncle Gongsun doesn't think that although Qi Le is beautiful, it is not as beautiful as Han Qu?" ”

This sentence was like a sharp sword, deeply stabbing Gongsun Liang, he couldn't help but tremble, but soon, Gongsun Liang hid the surprise and panic in his heart, stared at Xiang Zhuang with both eyes, and wondered: "What does the nephew mean by this?" ”

Sure enough, as Xiang Zhuang expected, from Gongsun Liang's expression, Xiang Zhuang can be sure that he must be Zhang Liang, the one who would rather go bankrupt than seek the dead and assassinate the first emperor, the future of the tyrant who assisted Liu Bang, thinking that the future would be opposed to Zhang Liang, Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but think of the words of Jing Ke when he assassinated Qin: 'The wind is sluggish and the water is cold, and the strong man will never return to the ......'.

Time seemed to stand still, the two looked at each other, both silent, and there was a brief silence in the house, at this time, a person walked in from outside the door, puzzled: "Does my father have a guest today?" ”

The person who came was Zhang Liang's son, Zhang Budo, he had come to the house at this moment, looked at Xiang Zhuang next to Xiang You, and asked, "Who is this?" ”

Xiang You hurriedly got up and said with a smile: "This is my brother, Xiang Zhuang." ”

Xiang Zhuang also got up, clasped his hands into fists, and said with a smile: "In the next Xiang Zhuang, I don't know who my brother is?" ”

Zhang Budo hurriedly bowed down and saluted: "In Xia Gongsun Tai, I have seen Brother Xiang." ”

The two saluted each other and sat down separately, Zhang Liang had woken up from his contemplation at this time, looked at Xiang Zhuang and Xiang You, and said with a smile: "Xiang Zhuang's nephew has come from afar, tonight, I will prepare a thin wine to wash the dust for my nephew." ”

After speaking, Zhang Liang got up slowly, and said: "Your third uncle Uncle Xiang lives in the East Courtyard, I won't accompany you, in the evening, I will let someone invite you to a banquet." ”

Zhang Liang's invitation, Xiang Zhuang couldn't refuse, so he had to get up, arched his hand and said with a smile: "Uncle Gongsun's kindness, how can we refuse, we will definitely arrive at night." ”

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Zhang Lianglang laughed a few times, turned around and left, just mentioned Han Qu by himself, Zhang Liang's surprised expression had betrayed his heart, it seemed that he was really Zhang Liang.

There is a famous saying since ancient times: 'You have Zhang Liang's plan, I have a wall ladder', it is conceivable that Zhang Liang was not in vain in the troubled times at the end of the Qin Dynasty.

Xiang You saw that Xiang Zhuang was silent in thought, coughed dryly, and said with a smile: "What is Brother thinking?" Uncle Gongsun has gone away, let's go find Daddy. ”

Interrupted by Xiang You, Xiang Zhuang smiled and nodded, and the two walked towards the east courtyard.

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Passing through the moon gate, Xiang Zhuang faintly heard the sound of sword dancing, which was mixed with a thick shouting sound, turned around the corner, Xiang Zhuang saw, not far away, the third uncle who was practicing the sword, he had half a head of white hair flowing, he hadn't seen him for seven years, he was a lot older.

The past surfaced, when he crossed over, he was seriously ill and dying, the third uncle's concerned eyes seemed to be still in front of him, Xiang Zhuang's heart was sour, tears almost fell, and after a long time, Xiang Zhuang shouted in a hoarse voice: "Third uncle......"

Xiang Bo put his sword into the sheath and saw Xiang Zhuang, who was staring at him not far away, and couldn't help but be surprised, why did this kid come?

Xiang Zhuang walked slowly and saluted in front of Uncle Xiang, "Nephew to the third uncle."

Xiang Bo laughed heartily, "You kid, you've grown so tall." ”

Xiang Bo stretched out his hand and patted Xiang Zhuang on the shoulder, nodded with satisfaction, on Xiang Zhuang, he seemed to see the figure of his brother Xiang Qu, and couldn't help laughing at himself: "Old...... Old...... The future belongs to you young people! ”

"The third uncle is not old at all, I am still waiting for the third uncle to go back and teach me martial arts," Xiang Zhuang said with a smile.

Xiang Bo nodded with satisfaction, at this time, he saw the red shadow behind Xiang Zhuang, and said in surprise: "Did the second brother ask you to come?" ”

Xiang Zhuang nodded, and Xiang Bo turned around and instructed Xiang You: "You watch outside, and I will talk to Zhuang Er when we go into the house." ”

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Xiang Zhuang followed Xiang Bo to the house, the house is very spacious, the items are neatly placed, on the south wall, there is also a red Chu flag, it can be seen that over the years, the third uncle is still attached to his homeland, but, the murder is in his body, he can't help himself, Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but sigh lightly, took out the sheepskin roll from his arms, handed it to Xiang Bo, and said softly: "The second uncle explains, seeing the letter is like seeing people, let the third uncle decide as soon as possible." ”

Xiang Bo nodded, took the oil lamp and lit it, on the oil lamp, Xiang Bo quickly read it, the content of the letter surprised him, the second brother actually wanted to give up the ancestral business, move to Huiji, and wait for the opportunity in Huiji, but now, the Qin Dynasty is stable, the world is one, people's hearts are at peace, and the restoration of Chu can only be an unattainable dream.

Thinking back to the time when he took refuge in Xiapi, Xiang Bo didn't have the pride and ambition to recover Chu and waited in hibernation, but time passed day by day, and the Qin Dynasty was simply invulnerable, thinking like this, Xiang Bo couldn't help but sigh softly.

Xiang Zhuang saw Xiang Bo's hesitation, the unfirmness of his eyes, betrayed himself, and was silent for a long time, Xiang Zhuang thought that it was necessary for him to cheer up his uncle, so he asked tentatively: "The third uncle has taken refuge in Gongsun Mansion all these years, do you know Gongsun Liang's background?" ”

Xiang Bo heard what Xiang Zhuang said, and asked suspiciously, "Why did Zhuang Er say this?" ”

It seems that Uncle Xiang really didn't know that Gongsun Liang was Zhang Liang, but he walked to Uncle Xiang's side, covered his mouth with his hand, and whispered to Uncle Xiang: "Third Uncle will never think that Gongsun Liang is actually just a pseudonym, his real name is Zhang Liang, and he is the son of Zhang Ping, the prime minister of Han ......."

Xiang Bo was slightly surprised, but his eyes showed more confusion, why did Zhang Liang go incognito? And, how did Zhuang'er know all this? With doubts, Xiang Bo looked at Xiang Zhuang again, and just as he wanted to speak, Xiang Zhuang had already guessed Xiang Bo's confusion, and said with a smile: "My nephew also knew about it by chance. ”

"Are you sure that Gongsun Liang is really Zhang Liang?" Xiang Bo asked urgently.

Xiang Zhuang Zhengzhong nodded and said softly: "I also heard about it by chance in the teahouse, I am afraid that the news is not true, so I have deliberately tested Gongsun Liang with Han Qu and Qi Le, and sure enough, he revealed his stuffing." ”

"But why is he here incognito?" Xiang Bo was surprised, but it was Xiang Zhuang who reminded him in a low voice; "The descendants of the Han Prime Minister will definitely take the recovery of South Korea as their own responsibility and wait for it, so they will take refuge in Xiapi, the third uncle thinks, Zhang Liang is still like this, not to mention our Xiang family?"

Xiang Zhuang sighed lightly, and said: "Over the years, the second uncle has raised dead soldiers and made friends with all over the world, isn't he also waiting for an opportunity?" The third uncle must not give up on himself, we must work together, and the state of Chu will surely prosper again! ”

Xiang Zhuang's testimonials evoked Xiang Bo's former ambitions, yes, Chu State, will be rejuvenated, Xiang Bo couldn't help but think of his father's dying words that day: 'Although Chu has three households, the death of Qin will be Chu!' ’

After a short mental struggle, Xiang Bo patted Xiang Zhuang on the shoulder and said helplessly: "I'll think about it." ”

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In the living room, Zhang Liang prepared five tables of banquets, and the people were busy at the moment, and plates of dishes were served in turn and neatly placed on the table.

In this era, the banquet is a single table, Zhang Liang is sitting at the table at the moment, looking at the busy people not far away, falling into contemplation, Xiang Zhuang's words today, let Zhang Liang feel that he seems to have known his identity, but over the years, he has been incognito, and has never revealed his identity, how can he be found out, not to mention, all these years of interacting with Xiang Bo, Zhang Liang feels that he does not seem to know his identity.

Zhang Liang was extremely confused, could it be that the Xiang family had already mastered his identity? Or is it Xiang Zhuang's unintentional talk today? In short, Zhang Liang doesn't want his identity to be exposed, since he is young, his identity cannot be exposed at this time.

In doubt, the past is unbearable, Zhang Liang's thoughts turned from the front to the past, Korea perished, the Qin army broke through the Korean capital, countless Qin troops slaughtered the people unscrupulously, forced // raped women, crying, pleading, complaining filled the capital, this scene is unforgettable.

Within a few years, his younger brother died of illness, but Zhang Liang, who was full of hatred, had no intention of burying his younger brother, sold all the property of the Zhang family, and embarked on the road of revenge.

Zhang Liang in despair decided to return to his hometown, spend the day with peace of mind, and no longer pay attention to the grievances and grievances in the world, but who knows, when Zhang Liang was desperate, hope burned again, Canghaijun who lived in Suiyang was bold, so as to make friends with the heroes of the world, and it was exactly like this, Zhang Liang visited Canghaijun with a huge amount of money, and learned that he was an official of Wei State, and he was concerned about Wei.

Canghaijun also introduced Zhang Liang to a burly strong man to help Zhang Liang assassinate the First Emperor, but unfortunately, the assassination failed, and Zhang Liang had to part ways with the strong man and escape, and Zhang Liang fled all the way east to avoid the Qin army's search.

South Korea has been unable to go back, Zhang Liang lost the courage and direction to live, in despair, he took back his son Budo, came to Xiapi, a place far away from Guanzhong, incognito, with the remaining finances, and his son established today's Gongsun Mansion, the vicissitudes of the past, Zhang Liang couldn't help but sigh lightly, but at this time, Zhang Budo walked in slowly, and said softly: "Father, the banquet is ready, do you invite guests to come to the banquet?" ”

Zhang Liang was interrupted by Zhang Budo's contemplation, took a long breath, nodded and smiled: "You go to the East Courtyard in person and invite your Uncle Xiang's family to the banquet." ”

Zhang Budo nodded and was about to leave, Zhang Liang stopped Zhang Budo again and advised: "Don't lose your courtesy!" ”

"Yes, don't worry, father." Zhang Budo nodded and turned to leave.