Chapter 10: The Feast of the Hung Gate (I)



Zhang Liang's last sentence was meaningful. Liu Bang couldn't help but be stunned. Do you really want to go to Xiang Yu's camp? If just Liu Bang's promise. It was a slip of the tongue. Then at this time, Zhang Liang helped himself again to promise Xiang Bo. I really don't have a choice.

Think back to these years. Xiang Yu is violent. Every time he conquers a fortified city. Innocents will be slaughtered. And this time, he went to Chu Ying. Will you be able to come back alive?

Or. Sit in the camp. Waiting for Xiang Yu's army to kill. Wait for the time when the soldiers surround the tent. I smiled to myself. A roar. A proud word. Then he killed himself in the chaos of the army.

'No.' a roar roared in his heart. It's not what you want.

Liu Bang trembled. He awoke from his contemplation. He looked at Zhang Liang on the side. He sighed softly, "Do you have to go?"

Zhang Liang saw that Liu Bang was still hesitating. I had to nod and say, "I have to go."

"Gone. Could it be self-defeating. Instead, they will be sent to death."

"General Liu. You should understand by now. Go. There is still a silver lining. If you don't go. We can only wait for death in the camp. Moreover. Our army is on top of the army. Located in the plains. Once the Chu army is killed. We have no terrain advantage. You can't stick to the risk. How can you resist the Chu army. Then. We are lambs to the slaughter. Rather than sit back and wait for a death. Why not head to Chuying. Make a last-ditch effort. It is still possible to resolve the conflict between the two armies. Reduce strife. General Liu understands what I mean?"

Zhang Liang's frank admittance. Completely crushed Liu Bang's luck mentality. He looked out at the hazy night. The sun is about to rise. The first rays of dawn shine on the earth. It was when Xiang Yu gathered his troops. I hope Xiang Bo can rush back as soon as possible. Persuade Xiang Yu. Defuse the coming war.

Come to think of it. Liu Bang sighed lightly. He looked at Zhang Liang. The gaze gradually became resolute. Nodding his head, he said, "The words of the ovary. I take it to heart. This trip to Hongmen. I've made up my mind. It will not be shaken again."

Liu Bang's decision. Let Zhang Liang see hope. He smiled back and nodded. The tent was quiet again. The two of them fell into deep thought for each other.

There is an item to do the internal response. Zhang's conscience was much less worried. But recall that Xiang Bo proposed. Xiang Zhuang hoped that Liu Bang would recruit troops for the conscription of Afang Palace. As a precursor. Enrichment of the number of people. With Xiang Yu Dingzu. It's a poisonous ploy. If Liu Bang really openly recruits troops. Xiang Zhuang can make a profit. It's called killing two birds with one stone. Come to think of this. Zhang Liang couldn't help but sneer.

This sneer. also interrupted Liu Bang's contemplation. He couldn't help but look at Zhang Liang suspiciously. Surprised: "What did the ovary think?"

"I'm thinking of Xiang Zhuang's plan to kill two birds with one stone. It's vicious."

"Kill two birds with one stone." Liu Bang reminisced about the meaning of this sentence. I couldn't help but laugh and said, "The ovary is what it says. Uncle Xiang asked me to recruit conscripts in Afang Palace."

Seeing that Liu Bang also thought of this. Zhang Liang smiled and said, "Exactly. If the general is recruiting troops in the Afang Palace. Although in terms of numbers. It can be compared with Xiang Yu. But the strength is much inferior to Xiang Yu. And at this time. There will inevitably be a big war in Xianyang. And. The war will spread throughout Guanzhong. Then. Xiang Yu dominates Guanzhong. Don't say be king. It is to be the emperor. and no one can beat it. And. The main forces of all countries are in Guanzhong. Just a hundred thousand troops. You can raze the world. The ultimate winner. Only Xiang Jia. And Xiang Zhuang. You can also take this opportunity. Completely Rise Party. Generals think. This strategy. Poisonous or not."

Liu Bang heard Zhang Liang say this. I couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. Although Liu Bang also saw the strangeness. But Liu Bang never saw as far as Zhang Liang did. The ultimate consequences are not taken into account. At this time, I listened to Zhang Liang's explanation. Liu Bang was furious. He waved his hand at the charcoal pot. The charcoal pot is knocked over. Charcoal was sprinkled all over the ground. Several relatives hurriedly rushed into the big tent. Pick up the charcoal that has been spilled all over the ground.

Liu Bang had no mind at this time. He looked at the curtain again. sighed: "The ovary has a clever plan."

"Instead of shying away. We might as well go against the wind. General Liu can send people to disband the old and weak in the army. And recruit young people in Guanzhong. Thought it was under his command. Sometime. This army will be the most elite under the general's command." Talking. Zhang Liang laughed out loud again. Liu Bang didn't know Zhang Liang's purpose. He sighed with a little hesitation: "If so. Xiang Yu is taboo against me. Our army is in danger."

"It doesn't matter. The general just has to do it. I have an anti-customer-oriented plan. can make Xiang Yu speechless." Zhang Liang smiled back.

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After Liu Bang and Zhang Liang conspired in the tent. Early morning. An army of 5,000 men hurried towards Cao's uninjured camp. Just opened outside the camp gates. A group of soldiers looked in amazement at the sudden arrival of the army. They wanted to block it. But Li Shang was holding Liu Bangling's arrow. There is no denying of the situation. Break into the camp. Next to Li Shang. Zhang Liang followed with an anxious face.

And the other end. Li Shang's army has not yet arrived. A messenger has already arrived. They don't have time to tell the truth. and they have rushed into the big tent. Cao Wuxian also just got up at this time. Put on your armor with the help of two of your retinue. But a messenger crashed into his arms. Hurriedly: "General. Oh no......"

"What to do in a panic. If you have something to say, speak slowly." Cao Wuxian shouted unhappily.

"General Li Shang and General Zifang led thousands of troops. Stormed the camp." The messenger hurriedly replied. This time. Cao Wuxian was stunned. He hesitated for a moment. Realize it immediately. It was his secret letter that secretly communicated with Xiang Yu that was exposed.

I didn't even have a chance to think. Cao Wushu looked at the entourage on the side and said, "Quickly go and gather the soldiers and horses. Rush out with me."

"General. It's too late. Walk to the West Camp. Be quick." The messenger reminded. Cao Wuxian realized this. It is no longer possible to assemble large forces. He hurriedly picked up his sword. With a personal entourage. Absconded from the back tent.

When Cao Wuxian gathered hundreds of Chinese troops. The vanguard of the merchants has been killed. Cao Wuxian was forced to have no way back. At this time. He only had to swing his sword to fight. There is still a chance to survive.

Cao Wuxian Le truce horse. Draw // out of the sword on the horse. Pointing forward. Roared: "Soldiers. Liu Bang wants to monopolize Guanzhong. Annoys the coalition forces. The coalition will be killed in a few days. At this time, he wants to kill the heroes again. Shift the blame onto us. This time. We must not be silent. Kill me out. Seeking a better way out."

The 500 officers and men of the Chinese army shouted one after another: "I am willing to follow General Cao."

Cao Wuxian took the lead in riding the horse. Swinging his sword, he rushed towards Li Shang: "Rush out with me."

The two armies soon collided with each other. Li Shang led 2,000 soldiers and horses to advance. At this time, he encountered Cao Wuxian. Li Shang occupies an absolute advantage. He immediately shouted, "Don't mess around. Surround them."

But Cao Wuxian is not stupid // sub. Once surrounded. He will not be able to rush out of the camp. He rushed forward to kill. While shouting: "Follow me. Don't be left behind."

Cao Wuxian took the lead. Charge forward with five hundred sergeants. One person obstructed. Shoot and kill one. Ten people stopped him. Kill ten people. Soon. Cao Wushu met Li Shang, who was commanding. He swung his sword and slashed at the merchant. Li Shang raised his spear on his horse to block. Then he struck the spear. Stabbed at Cao Wuxian. Cao Wuxian reacted very quickly. Immediately he fell on his horse. Dodged a blow from Li Shang. Forthwith. Cao Wuxian shook a sword. While the merchants were in hiding. Hurriedly rushed out from Li Shang's side.

Many of the soldiers in the back were unable to escape. Surrounded and suppressed by the army of Li Shang. Only a few people are desperate for their lives. With Cao Wuxian outstanding encirclement. The crowd slaughtered the Chinese army. Immediately diverted. Escape from the West Camp. On the way. Cao Wuxian kept drinking and ordered the sergeant to follow. But those who really dare to follow him away. There are only a few thousand people.

Cao fled without injury. Li Shang was in no hurry to pursue. He immediately led his army straight to Cao Wuxian's big tent. Take down his general seal. Hurried out of the big tent. happened to encounter Zhang Liang. Li Shang put the seal of a Yang. Smiled: "General Ofan. I found the seal."

"It's not enough to just have a seal. You immediately go after Cao Wuxian. Don't let him join the coalition."

Li Shang saw that the situation was more severe than he imagined. He didn't dare to hesitate. Immediately arched his hand: "There is General Lao Zifang here. I'm going to chase after Cao Wuxian."

Li Shang handed over the seal to Zhang Lianghou. Hurry on the horse. Led two thousand cavalry. chased in the direction of Cao Wuxian's escape.

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Uncle Xiang took his personal entourage. Follow the mountain trails. I hurried back to Chu Ying as fast as I could. At this time. The sky is white. The Chu army has begun to have cavalry galloping out of the camp. Patrol around.

One more hour. It's to gather the troops. It's time to go on the march. But Xiang Bo was very happy. He was able to rush back to the camp before the Chu army gathered its troops.

Line into the gate. Xiang Bo didn't dare to hesitate. Ride your horse straight to the Chinese army.

At this time, a large number of sergeants in the Chinese army have gotten up. Patrol and assemble in the battalion. Although the rumbling war drums have not yet been beaten. But it's clear to everyone. The Great War is coming.

Xiang Yu can say. Almost sleepless night. A lot of things. It makes him feel irritable in his heart. Especially Xiang Zhuang turned his face with himself for the sake of a Han Xin. And. The brotherhood between himself and Xiang Zhuang is estranged day by day. It's all there. All made Xiang Yu feel dazed. He doesn't know. How to maintain this relationship.

At this time, Xiang Yu stroked the sword that Xiang Zhuang gave him back then. A pure iron sword remodeled from his uncle Xiang Liang's previous saber. This sword. It reminded Xiang Yu a lot. I also sigh a lot.

Hurried footsteps sounded. pulled Xiang Yu back from his sadness. He looked up. I saw Xiang Bo walking in with a tired face. Come near. Xiang Bo was surprised: "Look at your appearance. Didn't you sleep all night?"

Xiang Yu put down the sword in his hand. He smiled back, "Uncle probably hasn't slept all night."

was seen through by Xiang Yu. Xiang Bo couldn't help but laugh dryly: "It's not a secret. I went to Bashang last night. I met Liu Bang."

Xiang Bo's frank confession. Xiang Yu was a little vigilant. He glared angrily at Xiang Bo. After a long time. He asked in a cold tone, "The big war is coming. What is my uncle going to do there."

"I wanted to persuade Zhang Liang to leave Liu Bang. He's a great talent. But he refused to give up Liu Bang. I insisted that I meet Liu Bang. I had to stay on Ba Shang for a drink and half a night. Talked a lot with Liu Bang. to know. Liu Bang was stationed at Hanguguan. Not intended to fight the coalition forces . He's having a hard time."

"Hmph. Uncle, don't be fooled by him." Xiang Yu sneered disdainfully.

"Ruo Yu'er doesn't believe it. You can confront him face to face. I've made an agreement with him. Let him come to the camp and explain the matter himself. Estimate this time. He's on his way."

Heard that Liu Bang had come. Xiang Yu couldn't help but get up and asked, "This is true."

"Seriously." Xiang Bo replied resolutely.

Xiang Yu sat down slowly again. He looked at the sword on the table. Lost in thought. No one knows. What was he thinking. Xiang Bo on the side saw that Xiang Yu was still hesitating. had to persuade: "Why don't you wait for Liu Bang to come. Listen to what he has to say. If his words are to be believed. Spare him his life. If he deceives us, etc. Kill him directly in the camp. It also saves a lot of trouble. The laborers are moving."

This time Uncle Xiang's words are very reasonable. Xiang Yu was silent for a moment. Nodding slightly: "Uncle is very right. I'll wait for him."

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