After Xiang Liang of the Purple You Pavilion died in Dingtao, the state of Chu mourned, and many people were sad for Xiang Liang's death, among them, especially Xiang Zhuang was the most.

After King Chu Huai ruthlessly took back the military power of Xiang Yu, Xiang Zhuang and others, the Chu army was once in the hands of King Chu Huai, he selected the old generals of Chu and shared the military power, but he did not move Liu Bang's military power, and ordered Liu Bang to still garrison Dangjun, which shows that King Chu Huai is extremely jealous of the Xiang family, and he does not expect the Xiang family to be able to fight for him at this time, as long as he does not cause trouble.

This also invisibly made many of the old officials and subordinate generals of the Xiang family feel cold, and for a while, the morale of the Chu army was low, and although it was strictly trained, it was not as good as before.

King Chu Huai was able to take away the 30,000 elites under Xiang Zhuang, but he couldn't take away Hengshan County under Xiang Zhuang's rule, Hengshan County still had nearly 20,000 troops at this time, and these soldiers and horses, under Ding Gu's careful training, were very strong in combat.

And Xiang Yu, with the support of Xiang Bo, Cao Wuji and Kong Ji and others, took over the government and military affairs of Huiji County and Yan County, but Xiang Yu was not allowed to return to Jiangdong, and the actual government affairs of Liang County were firmly grasped in the hands of Cao Wuji and others.

On the face of the Xiang family, they have fallen and have no power, but in fact, the Xiang family has only lost part of the troops, and under its rule, they still support homesickness, and even, the counties in Jiangdong are dissatisfied with King Chu Huai's move, and if he is not careful, King Chu Huai has lost the hearts of the people of Jiangdong.

Xiang Zhuang has been in the name of the ancestors, to the king of Chu Huai resigned, in November last year, Xiang Zhuang left Pengcheng, rushed to the next minister, lived in the lower prime minister for half a month, set up a mourning hall, for Xiang Liang mourning, and has been Xiang Liang's name, call on the people of Chu, support King Huai, this move, greatly won the trust of King Chu Huai,

In December of the same year, Xiang Zhuang returned to Yi County, Yi County was well defended at this time, and the army was stationed in the dangerous place, Xiang Zhuang inspected the military camp accompanied by Cao Feng, inspected the city defense, and stayed in Yi County for nearly two months, and in early February, he marched to Jiangdong Huiji,

Huiji County, Zhangjun officials have greeted Xiang Zhuang, at this time Xiang Zhuang has been awarded the edict of King Huai, named Dangyang Jun, relying on the great military exploits and prestige in the Chu army, Jiangdong officials, more support Xiang Zhuang to take over the old business, but Xiang Zhuang knows in his heart that once the Xiang family takes the throne of King Huai, it will immediately lose the heart of the Chu people, and the Xiang family has no military power at this time, blindly wooing the family, will arouse the jealousy of King Chu Huai, but set himself on fire,

Therefore, Xiang Zhuang did not promise everyone, Xiang Zhuang is an understanding person, he knows that when the time is not right, everything can only be forbeared.

Back in Huiji, Cao Feng had to accompany his father to live for a few days, the family reunited, and Xiang Zhuang also returned to the Kong family, he thought about Kong Xiuyun finally looked forward to his lover, crying with joy, the Kong family put on a feast, entertaining Xiang Zhuang,

At night, Kong Xiuyun played the piano, Xiang Zhuang danced the sword, and the two were affectionate, like a deep paradise.

If you can, Xiang Zhuang really wants to live in seclusion in the mountains and forests, and live in obscurity with Kong Xiuyun, farming, raising silkworms, and having a bunch of children.

But Xiang Zhuang knew that since he came to this troubled world and possessed Xiang Zhuang, his fate had been fixed, and he was destined to fight for half his life and be caught in the smoke and flames of war.

The good days with Kong Xiuyun were not long, the Central Plains broke out again, Zhang Han led the army to cross the Yellow River north, marched to Zhaodi, the situation became tense again, Xiang Zhuang also had to return to Pengcheng in a hurry, besides, Huayu had rushed back to Pengcheng at this time, Xiang Zhuang was also anxious to see Huayu, but said goodbye to Kong Kun and Cao Wuyi and others, hurriedly took a boat, crossed the river and went north,

It was May, the spring flowers were blooming, everywhere was vibrant, when Yangjun's mansion, Huayu brought a few guests, one is Lotte, one is Zhou Sheng, one is Lotte's henchman Gui Yinghao, and one person, is Li Si's second son, Li Hong,

Since the Li Mansion was blocked by the Northern Army, when the house was raided and arrested, Li Hong happened to take refuge outside to escape a catastrophe, and then Li Hong received a letter written by Li Si before he was killed, so that he could stay away from Guanzhong, after hesitating for a few days, Li Hong made up his mind to leave Xianyang, but on the way to escape, he was captured by the Northern Army, Lotte knocked on the side, learned that it was Li Hong, and Huayu discussed, and finally, quietly sent Li Hong away, until the last moment when Li Si was sentenced and ready to be executed, Zhao Gao learned that Li Hong had trawled the net,

At this time, everyone is anxiously waiting in the house, today is the day of Xiang Zhuang's return, there is already a fast horse to report, Xiang Zhuang has half an hour, you can enter the city, so everyone will come to the mansion in advance, waiting for Xiang Zhuang,

When Huayu left Xianyang, everyone thought that they would live in seclusion in the mountains and forests, and live their whole lives, although they had money, but there was no place to consume, until everyone went out of the pass, Huayu told everyone all the truth, and promised that they would seek positions in the Chu army, although Xiang Zhuang's reputation was not loud at this time, but everyone was willing to obey Huayu's arrangement, follow Xiang Zhuang, and seek a foothold.

Lotte is a rough man, a military general, many things, he thinks about it very simply, at this time he asked with a little worry: "Will Dangyangjun accept us?"

"Hehe, General Le, rest assured, the most elite troops in the Chu army are the troops of my general, the most capable and talented government in the Chu army, and it is also Hengshan County under the rule of my general, so you can rest assured," Hua Yu explained with a smile, but a middle-aged man's laughter came from outside the door: "When did General Hua learn to pat on the back,"

This voice was very familiar, Hua Yu looked back, and couldn't help exclaiming: "General,"

The person who came was Xiang Zhuang, he had just rushed back to the mansion, he heard the conversation between Huayu and Lotte, and couldn't help but smile and answer, at this time, Cao Feng beside him had already reached out and took off the cloak on Xiang Zhuang's body, and hurriedly walked out of the house,

Xiang Zhuang came to sit down on the main seat in the center of the guest hall, glanced at everyone, and then smiled: "Sit down,"

Everyone saluted back and sat down one after another, at this time, Xiang Zhuang smiled and said: "I have already been reported by Huayu, I know, some of you were once the lieutenant general of the Northern Army, some were Jing Zhaoyin, some were Sima, and some were ......."

Li Hong didn't have an official position, Xiang Zhuang almost forgot, he said Li Hongshi paused, his face was flushed with a trace of frustration, and sighed: "Li Si's matter, I'm deeply sorry, I can't be rescued, I ......"

Xiang Zhuang sighed lightly and said no more, at this time, Li Hong hurriedly got up and arched his hand: "The general can take his father's affairs to heart, Li Hong is here, thank you to the general,"

Seeing Li Hong get up, Xiang Zhuang smiled and waved his hand, signaling that he didn't have to be polite, at this time, Xiang Zhuang's mind once again flashed the figure of Li Si, when he entered Xianyang, he had a relationship with Li Si, but they didn't know each other, but Li Si's death still made Xiang Zhuang feel sorry, after all, Li Si is also a talented person, but he is too pedantic and nostalgic for the title, however, I heard that Li Si's son Li Hong is also a person who has read military books, perhaps, he Li Hong will also become a talent available under his command one day, but, the premise is, Li Hong must be true to himself,

Xiang Zhuang suddenly felt that his thinking seemed to be too far, he couldn't help but look at everyone, and said with a smile: "I will arrange for you to go to Hengshan County to serve, I don't know if you are willing to go,"

"As long as Yang Jun doesn't give up, we are willing," everyone replied in unison, at this time, a soldier walked in outside the door, whispered a few words in Xiang Zhuang's ear, Xiang Zhuang nodded, and smiled at everyone: "I have a guest coming, I am lost first, as for when to leave, I will let Huayu inform you,"

Everyone thanked them again, and at this time, Xiang Zhuang got up, patted Hua Yu twice on the shoulder, and instructed: "Take good care of them,"

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When the Yangjun Mansion is in the courtyard, there is a pavilion here, a small pond, the scenery is very elegant, at this time, Xiang Zhuang is under the protection of several guards, hurriedly to the pavilion, not far away, Xiang Yu is sitting on the stone pier, holding the wine glass on the stone table, is constantly pouring into the mouth,

The so-called drunk relieves a thousand sorrows, Xiang Yu has always used wine to calm the dissatisfaction in his heart in the past few months, today, his younger brother Xiang Zhuang has just returned to the house, Xiang Yu came, at this time, Xiang Zhuang has come to Xiang Yu's side, and can't help but smile dumbly: "When did my brother become a drunkard,"

For his younger brother's ridicule, Xiang Yu felt that it was not funny at all, at this time Xiang Yu raised his wine glass, and took a big sip of wine, and then hated: "Back then, if it wasn't for the support of my uncle, how could there be today's King Chu Huai, but what about him, he will take revenge, just stabilize the throne, and take our Xiang family to open the knife, poor uncle to fight in the east and west, spill blood, and finally even lose his life, in exchange, is it just the defeat of the Xiang family today?"

Seeing that Xiang Yu was a little self-defeating, Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but sigh lightly and soothed: "Brother, justice is at ease in the hearts of the people, besides, the Xiang family has not been defeated, you and I are still in control of the three counties of Jiangdong, although it is not satisfactory at the moment, but one day, we will have a chance to turn over, and my brother must learn to forbear,"

"Forbearance," Xiang Yu said silently, he didn't know, he had to be patient, but this kind of thing was easier said than done, Xiang Yu was bored, picked up the wine glass again, and took a big sip, at this time, he was already a little drunk,

Xiang Yu's self-abandonment made Xiang Zhuang a little helpless, just seized the military power, the Xiang family is still the most authoritative gate lord in the Chu State, besides, when the army is really pressed and the Chu army is in danger, the only thing that the heart can count on is the Xiang family, only the Xiang family is the most capable commander of the Chu army, but at the moment, we must find ways to cheer Xiang Yu up,

After hesitating for a while, Xiang Zhuang suddenly remembered something, sat opposite Xiang Yu, and said with a smile: "Brother, I have something to tell you,"

Xiang Yu put down his wine glass, looked at Xiang Zhuang, and said in surprise: "What's the matter,"

"I just got the information in the past few days, Zhang Han has led the army north and sent troops to Zhao Di,"

When Xiang Yu heard that Zhao Guo and Zhang Han were fighting, he couldn't help but perk up, and suddenly got up and said: "Great, I'll ask the King of Chu for my life, lead the troops north, and avenge my uncle,"

"Wait," Xiang Zhuang called Xiang Yu, this brother who didn't open his mind, Xiang Zhuang said a little helplessly: "Brother, don't panic, this kind of thing has to wait for the opportunity, don't be in a hurry, besides, the King of Chu has just taken away our military power, how can he easily let us go north again, so, you listen to me, cheer up, wait for the opportunity,"

"Wait for the opportunity," Xiang Yu said silently, he suddenly remembered Fan Zeng's words a year ago, "The Xiang family is too powerful, so it will be feared by the King of Chu, and although Liu Bang is from a humble background, he knows how to hide his edge and survive in the cracks, General Xiang Yu, you have to study this well,"

Fan Zeng's words still echoed in his ears, Xiang Yu groaned for a while, and he finally nodded in response: "Zhuang'er, I listen to you,"

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