Inside the house, the banquet had long since stopped, Xiang Liang and the others were staring out of the door, and after a while, a young general wearing silver armor walked quickly into the lobby accompanied by Kong Ji and Cao Feng, at this time, the three of them knelt on one knee at the same time, and arched their hands: "I've seen the general." ”

Xiang Liang saw that Xiang Zhuang was more mature than before, and in him, he could vaguely see the figure of his former brother Xiang Qu, and he couldn't help but nod with satisfaction.

On the side, Cao Wuji saw his daughter Cao Feng at a glance, she has followed Xiang Zhuang to join the army in the past few years, she has become darker and thinner, and she has no feeling of being a small jasper at all, watching her daughter suffer outside, changing day by day, Cao Wuji's heart burned a trace of sourness, her eyes were slightly red, and her tears almost fell.

But Cao Wuji is not an unreasonable person, and her daughter's changes are also obvious to all, she has become stronger and more sensible, among them, there is also Xiang Zhuang's credit, but Cao Wuyi really can't bear to let his daughter suffer like this every day, he also tried to work hard to save this marriage, but Xiang Liang never gave himself a satisfactory answer.

At this time, Xiang Liang had already ordered everyone to sit down, and after Xiang Zhuang and the others sat down, Xiang Liang pointed at Zhaoping and said with a smile: "This is an envoy sent by King Chen Sheng, send me a secret edict, let us send troops to the north to reinforce Chen County." ”

Speaking of this, Xiang Liang looked at Xiang Zhuang, at this time, the best understanding of the situation in Jiangbei is none other than Xiang Zhuang, at this time he deliberately said the purpose of Zhaoping's trip, wanting Xiang Zhuang to have a number in his heart, whether it is true or not, everything depends on Xiang Zhuang.

But Xiang Zhuang listened to his uncle's words, but did not make any statement, although he already knew the news of Chen Sheng's defeat, and Chen Sheng had already been defeated half a year ago, this news is not known to everyone, Xiang Zhuang is also a widely distributed secret agent, in order to get this news, in some places, it is impossible to get such confidential information.

Since Chen Sheng is dead, it means that Zhaoping is definitely a fake secret envoy, and it is impossible to have Chen Sheng's secret edict for help, but this may be the best excuse for the Xiang family to go north, and this excuse must have been waiting for Uncle Xiang Liang for a long time.

Instead of exposing Zhaoping, it is better to take this opportunity to raise troops to the north, perhaps this is the best result.

At this time, Xiang Liang saw that Xiang Zhuang did not react, and he acquiesced in the authenticity of Zhaoping's secret edict in his heart, so he continued: "The tyrannical Qin has been harsh and harsh, and the people have been miserable for many years, and it has come to the time when everyone is indignant, Chen Shengwang first raised the banner of righteousness and overthrew the tyrannical Qin, although the battle situation is unfavorable, but everything is just in front of him, since Chen County has suffered from the Qin army's wanton march, and it is in danger, as Chu Zhuyin, the general of Jiangdong, how can I sit idly by, this matter, I have made up my mind, and I will go north to reinforce Chen County." ”

Everyone bowed their hands one after another: "I am willing to listen to the general's orders." ”

Xiang Liang nodded, Xiang Zhuang looked at Zhao Ping, and asked with a smile: "I don't know what good plan General Zhao has to help us go north and drive away the Qin army as soon as possible?" ”

Seeing that Xiang Zhuang suddenly asked about this, Zhaoping couldn't help but smile and said: "General Xiang Zhuang asked well, I was about to talk about this, if General Xiang Liang is willing to listen to me, I think we might as well march from Guangling, take the road into Surabaya County, and go straight to Chen County, this is the best policy." ”

"Guangling?" Xiang Liang hesitated slightly, but Zhaoping said with a smile: "As far as I know, the defenders of Guangling at this time are less than 10,000 people, and they are simply unable to resist General Xiang Liang's northward advance. ”

Zhaoping's suggestion was not unreasonable, Xiang Liang nodded, but he couldn't just rely on Zhaoping's words to finalize the matter, so he had to smile back: "Today's banquet, this matter can be discussed later." ”

This banquet, the whole half of the night, Xiang Zhuang and Xiang Yu and others have not seen each other for a long time, there is no talk, but also drank a lot of wine, at this time the sky is already slightly bright, after the banquet is dispersed, everyone went back to their homes, Xiang Liang also ordered someone to send Zhaoping to the post house to live temporarily.

But Xiang Zhuang did not leave, and sat in the study with Xiang Liang at this time, putting a cup of hot tea in front of each other to wake up his mind.

After a short silence, Xiang Zhuang sighed: "Uncle, there is something I want to report to you. ”

Xiang Liang nodded, and Xiang Zhuang sighed: "Actually, as early as half a year ago, Chen Sheng had already been defeated and died, and at this time, Zhang Chuguo was in the hands of Lu Chen, and he was no longer the powerful Zhang Chuguo back then. ”

This news surprised Xiang Liang slightly, however, it doesn't matter whether Chen Sheng wins or loses, the important thing is that Xiang Liang must seize this opportunity and go north to resist Qin, so as to get more support from the people of Chu.

At this time, Xiang Liang sighed lightly, looked at Xiang Zhuang intently, and sighed: "What do you think about this matter?" ”

"I think that we can use the false edict of Zhaoping to raise troops to the north, and only by participating in the Central Plains war can we have the ability to develop and grow." Xiang Zhuang said resolutely, at this time, Xiang Liang also nodded and praised: "Your idea is exactly what I want, I will convene everyone to discuss this matter." ”

"But once you go north, I'm afraid Xiang You's marriage will ......," Xiang Zhuang sighed with some regret.

Xiang Liang saw that Xiang Zhuang had some women's kindness, and reprimanded him unhappily: "The country is big, and the private feelings of children are just passing by, you remember, our Xiang family is the general of Chu State, and we uphold the will of our ancestors to restore Chu State, do you understand?" ”

'Although Chu has three households, the death of Qin will be Chu? This sentence echoed in Xiang Zhuang's heart again, and after a long time, Xiang Zhuang nodded and said: "Uncle's words, Zhuang Er remembers them." ”

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After a general conversation with his uncle, Xiang Zhuang left the county guard's mansion, but found that outside the door, Kong Ji did not leave, and was waiting anxiously, Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but smile and greeted him: "Brother Kong, I haven't slept all night, why don't you go back?" ”

Kong Ji didn't notice that Xiang Zhuang had come out, and when he heard Xiang Zhuang's voice, Kong Ji immediately turned around, saw that he had come to his side, arched his hand embarrassedly, and said with a smile: "Father came to Jiangdong not long ago, and at the moment in the house, I want to see you." ”

Hearing that Kong Kui came to Jiangdong, Xiang Zhuang sighed lightly in his heart, it seems that he can't sleep peacefully.

Stopped, Xiang Zhuang smiled and arched his hand: "Okay, I'll go with Brother Kong." ”

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Xiang Zhuang and Kong Ji rode their horses, and after leaving the county guard's mansion, they galloped all the way along the street, at this time, it was still early, and there were few pedestrians in the street, so the two could run wildly unscrupulously. After a while, I came to the door of the Confucian Mansion.

At this time, the Confucian Mansion did not close the door, the housekeeper with a few servants lined up outside the mansion in turn, as if waiting for a very important guest, at this time, Xiang Zhuang and Kong Ji dismounted, two servants ran over to take the reins, the housekeeper in front of the Confucian Mansion took the servants and said: "Welcome Uncle Rong to Jiangdong." ”

The funny scene in front of him made Xiang Zhuang cry and laugh, he shook his head a little helplessly, and on the side, Kong Ji smiled: "Let's go, my father is still waiting for us in the guest hall." ”

The two walked along the gravel path of the Confucian Mansion, bypassed the garden, and came to the guest hall, at this time, Kong Kun was sitting in the guest hall, quietly drinking tea, and when he heard the footsteps, when he turned back, the two had come to him, Xiang Zhuang hurriedly gave a salute: "Xiang Zhuang has seen uncle." ”

Kong Ji got up and looked at Xiang Zhuang a few times, he hadn't seen him for a few years, Xiang Zhuang was more mature and stable than before, at this time, Kong Kui nodded with a smile, pointed to the soft seat on the side and smiled: "You two, sit down." ”

The two nodded and sat down separately, at this time, Kong Kun pondered for a moment and asked with a smile: "Is your Xiang family going north?" ”

Xiang Zhuang nodded and said with a smile: "Chen Sheng was defeated by Chen County, Zhang Chuguo is already in danger, the situation in Shandong is changing rapidly, and the Xiang family has to consider going north to recover Chu. ”

Hearing Xiang Zhuang say it himself, Kong Kun nodded and smiled: "Yesterday // Your uncle sent me an invitation to make sure that I went out of Jiangdong, and I guessed that the Xiang family may have decided to go north." ”

Speaking of this, Kong Kun sighed, he looked at Xiang Zhuang with blazing eyes, and instructed: "No matter what kind of foundation the Xiang family has in Jiangbei, how much land it has annexed, and how many victories it has won, you must remember that you are the Chu general Xiang Yan, and you are the most loyal soldier of the Chu State, no matter how beautiful the future is, you must persuade Liang Gong, do not claim to be respectful in vain, and must support the Chu descendants, so that the Xiang family will be more stable and the Chu State will be stronger." ”

Kong Kui's words hit the nail on the head, this is also what Xiang Zhuang thought in his heart, support the Chu descendants, and the people of Chu will follow the Xiang family more firmly, at this time, Xiang Zhuang stared at Kong Kui and nodded heavily.

Kong Ji sighed softly beside him, looked at the two of them, and sighed: "The former Seven Heroes competed for hegemony, and now, except for South Korea, they have all been restored one after another, I really don't know, when will the violent Qin be overthrown!" ”

With some emotion, Kong Ji said again: "Moreover, Xiang Zhuang went north this time, I'm afraid my sister's marriage will ......."

Kong Kun waved his hand to interrupt Kong Ji's words, he looked at the two of them with far-reaching eyes, and sighed: "In the face of righteousness, the personal affairs of children and the trivial matters of marriage seem so meager, at this time, we should not consider these things, and it is not too late to wait for the world to be safe, and then make up for the marriage." ”

Kong Kun's words are the same as the words of his uncle Xiang Liang, they are the first righteousness of the world, at this time, Xiang Zhuang has bowed his hand and said: "Uncle can have the righteousness of the country first, Xiang Zhuang admires it very much, please accept Xiang Zhuang's worship!" ”

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Early in the morning, the drums beat loudly, and the Jiangdong Chu army ushered in the largest troop assembly in history, at this time, the crowd of people on the school field surged, a Chu flag fluttered in the wind, the military horn sounded from time to time, dozens of school captains galloped out of the team, and went straight to the direction of the county guard.

In the county office, Xiang Liang stared at the map for a long time, and finally, he picked up the token and said angrily: "Order, Xiang Yu is the vanguard, Ji Bu, Long Ji, Huan Chu, and Yu Ziqi are the deputy generals, leading 20,000 troops, crossing the river to attack Guangling, immediately ordering troops, and Ke Rixing Division." ”

Everyone walked out and sang a promise, at this time. Xiang Liang looked at Cao Wuji and the others again, and ordered: "Cao Wuyi is the county guard, Kong Kun is the long history, Xiang Xiang is the captain, the town guard Huiji, Xiang Bo, Xiang You, the governor of Xiang You supplies grain and grass, and the rest of the people follow the general, lead 30,000 Chinese troops to the north, and then continue to advance." ”

Everyone sang the promise, Xiang Liang finally set his eyes on Xiang Zhuang, and ordered: "You rush back to Baht County tomorrow, lead the 30,000 main forces of Hengshan County to the north, and go to Ruyin into Surabaya County, where we will meet!" ”