Waste Qiu, here is located in the west of Xianyang, north of the Wei River, from the Wei River to the north, the whole is in the shape of a ladder, and here, after the destruction of Qin, was assigned by Xiang Yu to the king of Zhanghan as the capital, let him and Dong Yi, Sima Xin divide Guanzhong equally, curb Liu Bang to the north.

Since Zhang Han moved the capital to abolish Qiu, he did not have the desire to be extravagant, he built a palace here that was not too large to live, and sent scouts to Hanzhong from time to time to investigate Liu Bang's movements, in order to prevent Liu Bang from going north and entering Guanzhong.

And today, it is the day of the scout's return, Zhang Han called Wang Li early in the morning, he since he took refuge in Xiang Yu, he followed the Chu army to Guanzhong, and later Zhang Han was crowned the king, Wang Li was also assigned to Zhang Han, at this time in Yongguo to worship the general Huwei, is one of the best generals under Zhang Han, sending scouts into Hanzhong is Wang Li's responsibility.

At this time, Zhang Han is standing in front of a map, since the first team left Guanzhong, Zhang Han has been studying this map, this map is the topography map of Guanzhong and even Bashu, if you want to prevent Liu Bang from going north, Zhang Han must make precise deployment, in order to ensure that nothing goes wrong.

And the main source of troops, Zhang Han ordered to be stationed on the front line of Nanshan, so that Liu Bang could not fly out of Hanzhong, just when Zhang Han was carefully examining the map, a personal guard's report sounded outside the door: "King, General Wang is here." ”

"Let him in." Zhang Han was interrupted from pondering, he got up and straightened his waist, put away his thoughts, at this time, Wang Li walked in from outside the hall, and when he was about to get closer, Wang Li arched his hand: "See the king." ”

Zhang Han smiled and waved his hand: "Is there any movement in Hanzhong?" ”

"King, there is no change in Liu Bang's arrangement of soldiers and horses, and I can't see any movement of the army's assembly, it's just that they have sent more than 1,000 people to repair the plank road during this time, I think they may have decided to go on the Northern Expedition." Wang Li said a word, and then said, "Another king, look at this." ”

Wang Li handed a long sword with both hands to Zhang Han, Zhang Han took it and looked at it, this sword is very long, it will definitely not be cast in bronze, he immediately pulled out the long sword, the long sword was very dazzling after being unsheathed, Zhang Han stared for a moment, and couldn't help but be surprised: "This is an iron sword!" ”

Zhang Han immediately took down his sword from the wall, this sword is also an iron sword, it was given to him by Xiang Zhuang back then, he pulled away the sword that Xiang Zhuang gave to himself and compared it, there is not much difference between the two swords, but the sword that Wang Li took could not be compared with the sword that Xiang Zhuang gave him in terms of workmanship, at this time, Zhang Han realized that Wang Li would not easily take an iron sword to show himself, in the middle, there must be some roots, he immediately looked at Wang Li, and said in surprise: "Where did this sword come from?" ”

"That's what I'm going to say to the king." Wang Li sighed lightly, and said: "This sword was bought from a soldier in the Han army, and I heard that they have been forging this iron sword on a large scale, as well as iron arrowheads, goheads, spearheads, shields, and light armor......

"Enough!" Zhang Han felt that his back was already wet with sweat, if the entire army of the Han Kingdom was equipped with such sharp weapons, how could his army fight him?

Zhang Han was in a hurry, he was pacing back and forth in the hall, Wang Li on the side saw this, did not dare to come forward to talk, after a long time, Zhang Han stopped, he glanced at Wang Li, and then drank to the outside of the hall: "Come on, call Zhang Ping to me." ”

There was a sound outside the hall, and then there was a sound of footsteps, this is the guard to call Zhang Ping, taking advantage of Zhang Han's mood to stabilize somewhat, Wang Li comforted on the side: "Although Liu Bang intends to go north, but he only sent more than 1,000 people to repair the plank road, what does this mean?" Can the king see it? ”

Wang Li's words made Zhang Han stabilize his mind a little, he stared for a moment, and said with a smile: "Are you saying that Liu Bang doesn't want to go north in a short time?" ”

"That's true, more than 1,000 people repair the plank road, how can this be done?" Wang Li also smiled slyly, and said: "However, there are no absolutes in everything, and it is better for the king to be careful." ”

After Wang Li finished speaking, Zhang Han let go of his worries first, and he laughed heartily: "When he entered the customs, did he ever think that Zhang Liang would burn the plank road?" Now he hastily repaired the plank road, but only sent more than 1,000 people, I guess, there must be a disagreement within him, many people from Chu State, they miss their homeland, how can they and Liu Bang stick to Hanzhong, so Liu Bang pretended to be a monk in the name of Taoism, appeased everyone, but refused to open the road from Hanzhong to Guanzhong. ”

Zhang Han looked at the land of Hanzhong on the map mockingly, as if he could see Liu Bang on it, and he said coldly: "Liu Bei, if you dare to dredge the plank road, I will let you have no return." ”

"But the king, the weapons of the Han army cannot be underestimated, if they are equipped with iron weapons and strictly train the military, it will definitely not be comparable to our army, and please don't underestimate Liu Bang, and I heard that Liu Bang has worshiped Han Xin as a general and governor of the three armies a few months ago, which shows that Liu Bang still has the idea of going north." Wang Li saw that Zhang Han looked down on Liu Bang so much, and he was a little worried.

And just when Wang Li's words fell, Zhang Ping's voice sounded outside the door: "Father, what General Wang said is true, don't underestimate Liu Bang, Liu Bang can go from the pavilion chief of Pei County to today's King of Han, he is by no means a mediocre person." ”

As he spoke, Zhang Ping had already walked into the hall, he was Zhang Han's son and Zhang Han's only son, he came to Zhang Han's side at this time, and arched his hand and said: "Erchen has seen his father." ”

"No need to be polite." Zhang Han smiled and waved his hand, and said, "Tell me, why did Liu Bang get out of Hanzhong?" ”

"This ...... Erchen hadn't thought of it yet. Zhang Ping was stopped by Zhang Han, he lowered his head a little ashamed, at this time, Zhang Han looked at Wang Li and asked, "Have you checked the details of this Han Xin?" ”

Wang Li nodded, and was just about to speak, when a guard's voice sounded outside the door: "King, Wu Xiangguo is here." ”

Wu Xiangguo is Wu Han, Zhang Han's chief staff, and now he is also the prime minister of Yongguo, Zhang Han heard that he was coming, and couldn't help laughing: "Let him in." ”

Soon, Wu Han walked into the main hall and saluted Zhang Han, Zhang Han nodded, looked at Wang Li and said, "You go on." ”

Wang Li nodded and continued: "Han Xin is a native of Huaiyin, his family has been poor since he was a child, and he often stays at his brother's house, but because his brother and sister-in-law dislike him, he had to leave his brother's house and wander around. ”

After Wang Li finished speaking, Zhang Han was even more unscrupulous, and laughed out loud: "A ruffian, worshipping a coward as a general, such a country, how to be afraid!" ”

Zhang Han's laughter resounded in the hall, and after a long time, Zhang Han picked up the iron sword that Wang Li had just taken back, and said: "However, the Han Kingdom has replaced this iron weapon, which is sharp and difficult to handle, which makes me a little jealous, which of you has a strategy to deal with?" ”

Wu Han came this time, just for this matter, he also heard that the Han people are making swords, and it is an iron sword, which makes him very worried, at this time Zhang Han mentioned, Wu Han gave up his hand and said: "King, I am also here for this matter, if all the people in Hanzhong are equipped with elite weapons, once the war with our army, the consequences are unimaginable, although the march and war rely more on strategy and sharpness, but the length of the weapon is related to the final victory, I think, should we also consider arming the army and getting a batch of new weapons?" ”

This reminded Zhang Han, and he sighed for a while, "If that's the case, it seems that we have to talk to Xiang Yu to see if we can buy a batch of weapons from Xi Chu." ”

"Buying weapons is not a long-term solution, besides, the overlord of Western Chu is a domineering person, and he may not be willing to sell us weapons, I think that we might as well go south, go to Nanjun for a walk, and talk to Gong Ao, if he is willing to recommend, why don't we cooperate with Eastern Chu?"

"You mean Xiang Zhuang?" Zhang Han's eyes suddenly lit up, he remembered that before Xiang Zhuang left, he had told himself that if he needed anything in the future, he could send people to Jiangdong, including Guanzhong, and ask for reinforcements, and he would let Gongao lead the army north.

If Xiang Zhuang can pass on the process of smelting iron to Guanzhong, why worry that the Yongjun army can't be equipped with better weapons and armor?

But if you think about it carefully, smelting weapons is related to the rise and fall of the country, Yongguo and Dongchu have no interests, is Xiang Zhuang willing to help himself? Thinking of this, Zhang Han became hesitant again.

Wu Han saw the change in Zhang Han's expression, he sighed lightly, took a step forward, and arched his hand: "Don't worry, the king doesn't worry, Xiang Zhuang has a far-sighted vision, and his brother Xiang Yu is not the same, besides, since the Eastern Chu army left Guanzhong, I have also sent someone to explore Xiang Zhuang, he has been to Nanjun, and then returned to Jiangdong, I heard that the king of Linjiang Gongao has been willing to surrender to Xiang Zhuang, and Xiang Zhuang's order is to look forward, this is the opportunity that God gives us." ”

"Opportunity?" Zhang Han didn't understand Wang Han's intentions, on the side, Zhang Ping had already understood seven points, he hurriedly walked forward, and arched his hand: "Erchen is willing to send an envoy to Nanjun to make friends with King Gongao of Linjiang for his father, and take the opportunity to go east and visit Xiangzhuang." ”

Seeing that Zhang Ping had comprehended a few points, Wang Han nodded with satisfaction, he day, Yongguo has a successor, but when Wang Han's eyes fell on Zhang Han, he saw that Zhang Han still did not understand his intentions, but smiled: "King, Gongao is located in Nanjun, is an important barrier in the west of the East Chu Kingdom, the weight of Gongao can be imagined, if Gong Ao is willing to be a matchmaker, for us to introduce the king of Eastern Chu, Xiang Zhuang will not give this face, we are in the know, move with emotion, persuade Xiang Zhuang Guanzhong of the importance, I think, Xiang Zhuang will vigorously support our Yongguo." , ironclad weapons, smelting technology, I think Xiang Zhuang will not be stingy. ”

"This ......" Zhang Han thought for another moment, he nodded promisefully, looked at Zhang Ping again, and instructed: "Bring more generous gifts and gold, silver and jewelry, I will give you another thousand armor guards, you don't let me down." ”

"The sons will not fail in their mission." Zhang Ping arched his hand.

Zhang Han looked at the iron sword on the table again, his gaze gradually became resolute, with iron weapons, Yongguo will become stronger, after thinking for a while, Zhang Han looked at Wang Li on the side again, and ordered: "Although the Han army only has more than 1,000 people to build the plank road, you must not be careless when you send orders to the front-line defenders." ”

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