Li Shengyong only sent an envoy to Jiangdong for three hours, and at dusk, Li Shengyong embarked on the return journey back to Jiujiang, because Xiang Liang had already given him the answer he wanted most, and let Deng Zong still garrison Jiujiang, which was Xiang Liang's wisest move.

At this time, the land of Shandong was turbulent, Chen County was in danger, for Xiang Liang, he could cross the river to the north, and on the grounds that he had reinforced Chen Sheng, he drove away the Qin army, occupied Chen County, controlled Chen Sheng, supported the Chu descendants to become kings, and recovered Great Chu.

But Xiang Liang knew that once he seized the throne of Chen Sheng, he would lose the hearts of the people of Western Chu, after all, Chen Sheng was the first person to raise the banner of righteousness, and he was the first person to dare to resist the tyrannical Qin.

But Chen Sheng's ambition was too great, and he didn't want to return the land of Chu to the descendants of the Chu State, so Xiang Liang chose to wait, wait for the destruction of Zhang Chu, wait for the situation to be completely uncontrollable, and then go north by himself.

But Xiang Liang didn't know at this time that the time he was waiting for had already arrived half a year ago, Chen Sheng had already died in the chaos, and Jia Fu, who killed Chen Sheng, was also killed by Lu Chen, but in the land of Jiangbei and Jiangdong, communication was difficult, and when the war was in chaos, the transmission of information was even more inconvenient.

However, the return of Xiang Zhuang and the news of Chen Sheng's defeat and death will touch the hearts of all Jiangdong people.

At this time, it was already dark, and after sending Li Shengyong away, Xiang Liang ordered people to invite Xiang Bo, Xiang You and others, and in the front hall of the county guard's mansion, everyone sat together again to discuss the situation in Jiangbei and discuss when it was most appropriate to go north.

Just when the room was extremely quiet and everyone was pondering, Xiang Yu was slightly displeased, got up and arched his hand: "Uncle, I don't understand, such a good opportunity, why don't we wave our troops north?" ”

"Opportunity?" Xiang Liang was slightly surprised, and asked, "Tell me, what chance?" ”

Seeing his uncle asking, Xiang Yu came to the map, pointed to the map and said: "According to what Li Shengyong said, Chen County has reached a precarious time, if my uncle sends troops north from Jiangcheng River Port at this time and lands on Jiujiang, my nephew is willing to take the lead in leading a brigade of divisions, explore the way for my uncle in front, and capture Chen County, as long as Chen County is captured and Zhang Han's army is defeated, my uncle's prestige will spread far and wide, why worry that Chu State cannot be revived?" ”

Speaking of this, Xiang Yu seemed to be unsatisfied, and wanted to continue, but Xiang Liang had already interrupted him: "You only look at the surface, you don't know what is the relationship, how can you determine the world by your reckless move?" ”

was reprimanded by his uncle, Xiang Yu was unconvinced, and just wanted to refute, but on the side, Cao Wuyi got up and said: "General Xiang Yu is young and vigorous, and he has no mouth for a while, and Liang Gong should not blame." ”

Seeing Cao Wuyi come out of the round, Xiang Liang sighed lightly, if Xiang Yu could have half of Xiang Zhuang's calmness, at this time, Xiang Liang waved his hand to Xiang Yu and motioned for him to sit down, although Xiang Yu was unwilling, he had to sit down, but he was annoyed by Long on the side, got up and arched his hand: "Uncle Liang, I think, what Brother Yu said is not inappropriate, if Uncle Liang thinks that Brother Yu alone is not enough to level Chen County and drive away the Qin army, I am willing to accompany him, if I can't defeat the Qin army, I am willing to sacrifice Xiang Shang's head and apologize to Uncle Liang!" ”

With the help of the dragon, Xiang Yu got up again and arched his hand: "My nephew is willing to sign a military order." ”

At this time, Xiang Yu gave Ji Bu, Yu Ziqi and Huan Chu and others a look, and the three of them hesitated slightly, but they had always looked at Xiang Yu as the horse, and at this time, they had to get up and arch their hands and say: "We are willing to support Brother Yu and send troops north." ”

Seeing that everyone got up one after another, Xiang Liang had to say frankly: "The time is not yet ripe, we can wait for it to change." ”

"Wait for that to happen?" Xiang Yu was a little surprised, he didn't know which one his uncle was singing, but Xiang Liang had rejected himself twice, Xiang Yu knew that it was useless to say more, even if he said a big reason, he would not get his uncle's support, at this time, Xiang Yu had to be sullen and return to his place to sit down.

At this time, Xiang Liang looked at Zhou Lan on the side and asked, "Is there any news from Xiang Zhuang?" ”

Zhou Lan nodded and said: "At noon, I have to report that Xiang Zhuang has stayed in Poyang for a day, and at this time, he has advanced to Huiji, and I believe that Xiang Zhuang will be able to come back in just two days." ”

Xiang Liang nodded after hearing this, Xiang Zhuang has always lived in Hengshan County, Jiangbei for the past two years, presumably, he knows the war in Chen County best, as long as he comes back, it is necessary for him to talk to him in detail, and then decide when to send troops north.

But no matter when you go north, it is necessary to prepare in advance, thinking of this, Xiang Liang looked at Xiang Yu and ordered: "Although I am not ready to go north for the time being, but during this time, you must strictly train the soldiers and horses, and you must not be lazy." ”

Seeing his uncle's instructions, Xiang Yu arched his hand and sang a promise, Xiang Liang looked at Xiang Bo and Cao Wuyi again, and ordered: "You two can prepare supplies in advance and prepare for going north at any time." ”

The two of them also sang their promises, and at this time, the report of the government soldiers sounded outside the house: "General, someone from Dantu River Port has come, and there is something important to report." ”

"Let him in!" Xiang Liang commanded.

At this time, the door opened, and an officer in leather armor walked in, knelt on one knee, and said loudly: "Tell the general, there are dozens of ships in the Dantu River Port, asking for the shore, there are people on the boat who claim to be the messenger of King Chen Sheng, and there is a secret edict of King Chen Sheng to be handed over to the general, and the captain does not dare to let them approach the river port, so let me come and tell the general." ”

After hearing this, Xiang Liang was slightly surprised, Chen Sheng's secret edict? Why is there a secret edict sent at this time?

Xiang Liang was skeptical, but he didn't dare to slack off, and got up and ordered: "Follow me to Dantu River Port to see what is going on." ”

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The Dantu River Port, which should have been silent, was at this time, but there were dozens of ships staying in the Yangtze River, some of them were fishing boats, some were transport ships, and several were warships.

This fleet is Zhaoping's army, since he decided to transfer to Jiangdong, he has searched for dozens of large and small ships near Guangling, hurried to Jiangdong, and imitated a secret edict from Chen Sheng, trying to fool Xiang Liang by fooling Xiang Liang.

Zhaoping also fantasized that if Xiang Liang found out that this secret edict was fake, I don't know what he would do with himself? But after thinking about it, Zhaoping felt that Xiang Liang would not make a big move because of this kind of thing, after all, he gave him an excuse to go north.

Moreover, if it really doesn't work, I can tell him the news of Chen Sheng's defeat, after all, Xiang Liang has always been afraid of Chen Sheng, as long as Chen Sheng dies, Xiang Liang will go north, and he will also become justified.

Just when Zhaoping was thinking wildly, a deep voice sounded on the river port: "On the boat, who is it?" ”

The voice was thick and strong, Zhaoping concluded from the voice that the person who came must be Xiang Liang, at this time, the faint sound of horses' hooves and the sound of dialogue could also be heard on the shore, after a little thought, Zhaoping replied: "Zhang Chuguo's envoy Zhaoping, came to visit General Xiang Liang, and asked General Xiang Liang to answer." ”

Half-ringing, the voice sounded again just now, "I'm Xiang Liang, you say it." ”

Seeing that the person who came was indeed Xiang Liang, Zhaoping was a little excited in his heart, he tried his best to suppress his trembling voice, and shouted: "King Chen Sheng has a secret edict here, please General Xiang Liang to accept the order." ”

Xiang Liang hesitated slightly, he didn't know what the purpose of Chen Sheng's secret edict would be, but in the distance, Zhao Ping had already continued to shout: "It's dark, please General Xiang Liang allow me to go ashore and issue a secret edict." ”

Zhaoping's urging again dragged Xiang Liang from his contemplation, and at this time, Xiang Liang had already turned around and ordered: "Let his boat be on the shore." ”

"Uncle, I'm afraid there will be fraud!" Xiang Yu reminded on the side, but Xiang Liang smiled and said: "This is Jiangdong, not Chen County, they don't dare." ”

After speaking, the big ship has begun to slowly shore along, soon, under the custody of several Jiangdong Chu soldiers, Zhaoping walked briskly, ten steps away, Zhaoping has taken out the secret edict, raised it above his head, and said loudly: "King Chen Sheng has a secret edict here, promote Xiang Liang as the Shangzhu State, lead the affairs of Jiangdong, the title of General of Eastern Chu, hereby, Jiangdong has decided, order Xiang Liang Keri Xingshi, north aid Chen County, there can be no mistakes......"

Zhao Ping read a cup of tea, in which Chen Sheng mainly commended Liang for his contribution to stabilizing Jiangdong, and asked him to immediately lead the army north, with high-sounding words.

Xiang Liang was overjoyed at this time, what he was waiting for was an excuse, an excuse to go north, with Chen Sheng's secret edict, Xiang Liang could publicly announce to all the armies in Jiangdong that he was ordered to go north and rejuvenate the division.

At this time, Zhao Ping had handed the secret edict to Xiang Liang, in order to show his sincerity, Xiang Liang knelt on one knee, took it with both hands, and then handed it to Cao Wuyi, looked at Zhao Ping and said with a smile: "General Zhao is tired, we might as well talk about it in the house." ”

At this time, Zhaoping knelt down on one knee and said loudly: "Chen County is in danger, Zhang Chuguo is in turmoil, I have no intention of returning to Jiangbei, please General Xiang Liang accept me, he can lead the horse in front of the general and accompany him." ”

This is an unexpected gain, Xiang Liang couldn't help laughing: "If General Zhao is willing to accompany him, I am willing to treat him with sincerity." ”

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In the county guard's mansion, Xiang Liang temporarily ordered someone to prepare a banquet, and at this time, except for Xiang Bo, Cao Wujiao, Zhou Lan, Xiang Yu and other henchmen, the rest of the officials have left one after another.

Xiang Liang picked up the wine glass, he was in a very good mood today, on the side, Xiang Yu was also very happy, he was looking forward to the opportunity to go north, finally arrived, at this time Xiang Liang raised his glass and smiled: "In order to summon the general to join the ranks of the Jiangdong Chu army, we drink this cup." ”

Zhaoping also raised a glass in return, and everyone drank a few glasses, at this time, after three rounds of wine, everyone was a little drunk.

Xiang Yu was in high spirits, pulled Zhaoping, and drank a few glasses in a row before he stopped.

At this time, Xiang Liang saw that Zhaoping had put down the wine glass, and couldn't help laughing: "General Zhao has just come from Jiangbei, he must know how the war is going in Chen County at this time, can you reveal one or two?" ”

Xiang Liang suddenly asked about this, Zhao Ping hesitated slightly, the last thing he wanted to mention was the war in Chen County, he didn't want Xiang Liang to know that Chen Sheng had died in battle, but he had to answer Xiang Liang, after a little thought, Zhao Ping sighed: "Zhang Han since he came out of Hangu Pass, all the way invincible, no one can stop him, Zhu Zhouwen, destroy Tian Zang, kill Li Gui, all the way, no one can stop him, at this time Chen County is in danger, so King Chen Sheng will urgently send a secret edict and ask General Xiang Liang to go north for reinforcements. ”

Hearing Zhaoping say this, Xiang Liang couldn't help but sigh lightly: "If I was allowed to cross the river to the north that day, why would Zhang Chuguo be like this?" ”

sighed, outside the door, a government soldier pushed the door in, and said: "General, General Xiang Zhuang is asking to see you outside the palace." ”

Hearing that Xiang Zhuang was back, Xiang Liang immediately smiled and said, "Quick, let him in!" ”

After a pause, Xiang Liang looked at a relative and said, "Order the back kitchen, and add a few more banquets." ”