Fan Hao rushed all the way, and when he saw Liu Bang, it was already night, at this time, Liu Bang's more than 2,000 horses and horses rushed forward, more than ten carriages were full of goods, at this time, Fan Hao jumped off the horse, took out a piece of bamboo slip from his arms, handed it to Liu Bang, and said urgently: "Brother-in-law, Xiao He asked me to look for you, saying that the county magistrate has forgiven my brother-in-law for my past mistakes, and I hope that my brother-in-law can return to Pei County." ”

Speaking of this, Fan Hao looked at Liu Bang, and seeing that he was still listening, he continued: "Xiao He also said that this is an opportunity, I hope my brother-in-law will not miss it, you are a smart person, you will definitely be able to taste it." ”

Liu Bang heard that there was a mystery in Xiao He's words, so he carefully checked the bamboo slips, and there were only four words on them, 'Pei County changed hands', is this Xiao He's hint to himself? Liu Bang gradually fell into contemplation, and on the side, Fan Hao said anxiously: "Brother-in-law, don't hesitate, I think, let's go back to Pei County." ”

"Let me think about it." Liu Bang shook his hand and said, at this time, he saw that Fan Xu was exhausted, so he asked his relatives to hand Fan Xu a wine bag to quench his thirst, and he jumped off the horse, and the team gradually stopped advancing, Liu Bang came to a mountain bag, looked into the distance, and fell into contemplation again.

The phrase 'Pei County changed hands' is very likely that Xiao He and others have decided that they will no longer support the Qin Dynasty and the county order Yu Guan, and he will become their killer weapon to overthrow Yu Guan, but if he goes back like this, what can he get?

Is it to replace Yu Guan, Zhangpei County, or Xiao He and others already have suitable candidates and want to pull themselves in? But no matter what their purpose is, at least, it is much better than taking refuge in Chen Sheng, after all, when he arrived at Chen Sheng, he was just an inconspicuous little minion, thinking so, Liu Bang turned around and ordered: "Order, the whole army will march to Peixian!" ”

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In the back hall of Peixian County, Yu Guan was restless, he always felt that something seemed to be happening, but he didn't know what was wrong, just like that, Yu Guan was irritable and paced back and forth.

At this time, Yu Guan's anxiety had already been expected by him, in fact, when Yu Guan promised to recruit Liu Bang during the day, he had already guessed the purpose of Xiao He and Cao Shen, but the two were present, and the guests were not good at speaking directly, for fear of getting into trouble, at this time, he felt that he should not be silent anymore, otherwise, Liu Bang would enter Pei County, and his gains would outweigh the losses.

After a while, the guest got up, came to Yu Guan's side, and said softly: "Do you feel troubled and unbearable?" ”

Yu Guan was told the central matter by the guest bureaucracy, and couldn't help staring at the guest bureaucracy, and said in surprise: "How do you know?" ”

The guest sighed lightly, and then said, "My lord is too hasty today, he shouldn't agree to Xiao He's request and lure the tiger into the room." ”

"Lure the tiger into the house?" Yu Guan became vigilant, he looked at the guest and said in surprise: "Let's hear it." ”

The guest nodded, picked up the teacup, took a sip again, and then said: "Liu Bang has been in the grass in Mangdang Mountain for many years, he is strong and strong, and he can completely compete with the guards of Pei County. ”

Speaking of this, the guest squinted at Yu Guan, and saw that he was still listening, so he continued: "Xiao He, Cao Shen knows that the bandit Kou Changque, Chen Sheng established Chen County on his own, established Zhang Chu State, Surabaya County has been turbulent and cannot survive for a long time, so he will take this opportunity to recall Liu Bang and wait for the opportunity to seize power. ”

The words of the guest were very weighty, Yu Guan felt that his back was wet with sweat // , he couldn't help but sigh lightly, looked up at the roof, and pondered for a long time.

Time passed minute by minute, Yu Guan was still pondering, the guest thought that his words had reached the point, and he couldn't go any further, so he had to return to his position and continue to drink tea, I don't know how long it took, Yu Guan snorted coldly, looked outside the door and shouted: "Someone!" ”

A servant opened the door and entered, bowing his hand to Yu Guan, Yu Guan looked at the servant and ordered: "Order the county lieutenant to immediately transfer troops and arrest Xiao He and Cao Shen to bring them to justice, there must be no mistake!" ”

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It has been a day and a night since Fan Hao left, Xiao He walked in the street on a horse after inspecting the granary, if Liu Bang can believe in himself and return to Pei County, then the probability of overthrowing Yu Guan is 90 percent, that is to say, Liu Bang can completely occupy Pei County, occupy a place, and start in Pei County.

To be honest, Xiao He does not have absolute confidence in Liu Bang, but judging from Liu Bang's courage to release his servants, he is a far-sighted and righteous person.

What's more, Yu Guan has a saying that is very right, Chen Sheng is self-reliant in Chen County, Surabaya County is in his pocket, he will go north sooner or later, and it is only a matter of time before // Surabaya County is defeated, if Pei County is not fully prepared, it will be swallowed, however, if Pei County has supported the army to stand on its own and respond to the call of anti-Qin, Chen Sheng will not invade in a short period of time, which is why Xiao He tried his best to recall Liu Bang.

At this time, it was not far from the county office, Xiao He put away his thoughts, accelerated the speed of the horse, and prepared to rush back to the county government as soon as possible. ”

Xiao He looked forward, Cao Shen looked panicked, and ran towards him, Xiao He instinctively pulled the reins, and the war horse stopped advancing, at this time, Cao Shen had already rushed to the front and threw a sword, after Xiao He caught it, Cao Shen hurriedly said: "Hurry up, the county commander is already suspicious, send troops to arrest us!" ”

After Xiao He heard this, he almost fell off his horse, he had just decided to see Yu Guan, but he had already discovered his purpose first, so, Liu Bang's plan to wave the army in Pei County, I am afraid that it will be in vain, but it is important to save his life, Xiao He did not dare to delay at all, immediately turned the horse's head, and Cao Shen quickly ran out of the city, and soon disappeared into the long street.

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The mighty Liu Bangjun marched towards Pei County, they passed through Daze, walked down the Yi, until after the Si River, they went north along the bank of the Si River, more than 100 pioneers under the leadership of Cao Wuxian, garrisoned in the west of Liuxian, ready to meet the main force, and then set the line.

At this time, the sun was already high in the sky, and the two horses came from the west along the mountain path, they were Xiao He and Cao Shen who escaped from Pei County, because of the misjudgment of Liu Bang's marching route, the two walked for half a day before finding Liu Bang's main force.

At this time, Liu Bang had already arrived at Cao Wuxian's camp, and a team of nearly 2,300 people was stationed in the west of Liuxian, which also invisibly increased the pressure on Liuxian, but Liuxian had few soldiers and a low city, and he did not dare to easily come out to provoke this army of unknown origin.

In the camp, Liu Bang shrugged his face and looked at the map spread on the table, and on the side, Xiao He and Cao Shen both sighed, and soon, Cao Shen said helplessly: "Seeing that it is about to succeed, it is only one step away, Yu Guan actually regretted it!" ”

Xiao He also sighed: "Yes, someone must be instigating it, could it be ......?" ”

In Xiao He's mind, a person suddenly flashed, a guest, yes, it's him, it must be him who fanned the wind next to the crown ear, so that his plan was all lost, thinking of this, Xiao He slapped the table in annoyance, but the matter has come to this point, and he has regretted it.

On the side, Liu Bang withdrew his thoughts from the map, he looked at Xiao He, who was annoyed, and patted him lightly on the shoulder, Xiao He shook his head and sighed: "This time it's over, our family has fallen in the city, I'm afraid there will be more than luck!" ”

Cao Shen also shook his head and sighed, but Liu Bang smiled coldly: "Since the matter has come to this, we might as well take risks and attack Peixian!" ”

"But Yu Guan has already taken precautions, I'm afraid Pei County is not easy to overcome!" Xiao He sighed, at this time, Liu Bang pulled out the dagger from his waist and instantly inserted it into the location of Pei County on the map, the dagger was impartial and just stabbed, at this time, Liu Bang looked at Pei County, who had been eaten by the dagger, and sneered: "It's man-made!" We can't give up! ”

"Yes, you can't give up!" Fan Hao and others also chanted together, at this time, everyone's eyes were focused on Liu Bang, Liu Bang pulled out the dagger, and shouted: "Order, go north!" ”

Under Peixian County, Liu Bang's army was divided into three formations, the middle army, led by Liu Bang himself, Xiao He on the left, Fan Xu, Cao Shen on the right, and the left front army, led by the vanguard Cao Wuxian, allocated to 500 soldiers, and the right front army was led by Zhou Bo, and 500 soldiers were also allocated.

More than 100 ladders are placed horizontally in front of the army, just waiting for the trumpet to sound, the army will rush up, it can be said that living in the mountains for a long time, these soldiers have high morale, and they can be used to attack the city, and Pei County is a small county under the jurisdiction of Surabaya County, and the city is low, which is not enough to resist the attack of the army, which also makes Liu Bang's determination to attack Pei County more firm.

But in the same way, the magic is one foot high, the road is one foot high, after the county commander Yu Guan learned that Xiao He and Cao Shen had fled, he guessed that Liu Bang would inevitably attack Pei County, but he mobilized the young and strong in the city, garrisoned in the city, plus more than 100 officials in Pei County, they could also resist half a month, as long as the reinforcements arrived, Liu Bang would be defeated.

At this time, the city also beat the war drums, but the defenders of Pei County did not go out of the city to meet the battle, they drove the young and strong, the city held on, rolling wood and thunder stones piled up all over the wall, ready to use, just like that, the city tower was hunting with flags, the drums and horns were noisy, the city was bustling, confronting each other, and the war was about to break out.

Liu Bang had ridden his horse to the front of the battle at this time, he set up his eyes, looked at the city, the bustling heads, I don't know how many defenders there are, if they attack, their damage will not be too small, so thinking, Liu Bang's determination to attack the city began to waver, on the side, Xiao He proposed: "It's better to leave a few letters, shoot with arrows // into the city, know the benefits, the people in the city are forced to defend the city, they will inevitably mutiny, we take the opportunity to attack the city, big things can be done!" ”

Liu Bang looked back at Xiao He, attacking the heart for the top, attacking the city for the bottom, this is the plan, Liu Bang couldn't help but look up and laugh: "What Lord Xiao said is extremely true!" ”

At this time, Xiao He had dismounted, spread the sheepskin on a stone, cut it into several pieces with a knife, wrote a few letters of persuasion, Liu Bang called Cao Wuxian, ordered someone to tie the sheepskin roll to the arrow shaft, Cao Wuxian took the arrow, took more than ten people, rode the horse to the city, and shouted: "This is the letter of the king of my family, please take a look." ”

After speaking, Cao Wuxian "swished" a few arrows, shot the letter // into the city, the city is like boiling water that has exploded, boiling abnormally, everyone began to coax the letter, open a reading, the general idea of the book, said that Chen Sheng has been the first to raise the banner of righteousness, gather hundreds of thousands, will soon go north, Pei County is difficult to resist, then the jade is burned, and Liu Bang responded to the call, overthrow the tyrannical Qin, if the people in the city are willing to surrender, when the disaster can be avoided.

There was a lot of discussion in the city, and soon, a strong voice sounded: "I poured the baby, and the first one was reversed!" ”

Suddenly, several flags fell under the city, it seems, there has been a civil war, Liu Bang was overjoyed, Xiao He's strategy, it worked, half an hour later, seeing that the war in the city was still continuing, Liu Bang drew a bronze sword, pointed to Pei County, ready to attack the city, but at this time, the south gate of Pei County slowly opened, a person covered in blood, carrying two heads in his hands, accompanied by dozens of people to Liu Bang and others.

Soon, his figure gradually approached, and the man waved his head and shouted: "Yu Guan and the others are here, we are willing to welcome the rebels into the city!" ”