Chapter 104 Fan Zengxi

The nineteenth day of the twelfth lunar month.

The end of the year is coming quietly, and the new year is coming.

The past period of time has carried too much blood and tears. People on the land of Kyushu pray for a stable life in the coming year, and everything is safe and happy.

And the cold north wind crossed the Qinling Mountains and blew towards Hanzhong.

Snowflakes, falling from the sky one by one.

The door of Liu Bang's room was suddenly pushed open, and Fan Kui ran in in a panic.

"Pei Gong, Pei Gong, it's not good...uh"

Seeing Liu Bang stretching his arms around the beauty in his arms and making out, Fan Kui suddenly felt awkward.

"What the hell, knock on the door before you come in!" Liu Bang cursed, "When the spring begins, no matter how Lao Xiao and Fan Lao persuade me, I have to build a palace first, otherwise you just rush in every day, and I, the King of Han, will lose face."

"Pei..."

"It's the King of Han."

Seeing that Liu Bang was really angry, Fan Kui lowered his head honestly and said, "I report to the King of Han that Taifu Fan is critically ill."

"What?" Liu Bang was shocked, even the hand that was groping in the beauty's clothes was pulled out instantly.

After the establishment of the Han Dynasty, Xiao He, who was in charge of logistics, followed him from Peixian County and became the prime minister. No one doubts this.

As an important adviser, Fan Zeng, Liu Bang specially restored the official position of the Taifu, which had been canceled for a long time, and let him take it.

Hearing that Fan Zeng was critically ill, Liu Bang couldn't even care about the beauty in his arms. He hurriedly straightened his clothes and said, "Even if you don't have the time to knock on the door in such an emergency, you can just shout a few words outside the door. It would be shameful to just barge in."

The matter was very important, he didn't even blame Fan Kui for his rude behavior, and only gave a few words of advice.

"I understand, I will definitely not commit a crime next time."

"Let's go, let's go, you will lead the way." Regardless of the guard of honor, Liu Bang walked out of the house and rushed into the wind and snow.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Liu Bang arrived at Fan Zeng's mansion.

Seeing that it was the King of Han coming, the guards guarding the gate naturally did not dare to stop him.

All the way into the master bedroom smoothly, he saw Fan Zeng whose lips were pale, and who was exhaling more than inhaling.

Liu Bang trotted forward immediately, and asked distressedly, "Mr. Fan, what's wrong with you?"

"It's Your Majesty, you're here, pay your respects to Your Majesty." Fan Zeng bowed his hands weakly.

Seeing that Fan Zeng still wanted to sit up, Liu Bang quickly pressed him down lightly: "Fan Lao just lay down and said it, I won't blame you for being rude."

Sighing, Fan Zeng said, "A few days ago I caught wind and cold, and it has been repeated repeatedly. I can only say that the winter in the north is much colder than that in Chu. Maybe I am old and I can't accept my old age."

After all, he is now in his seventies. Not every old man has the same physical fitness as Master Ma. After being punched twice, his nose is blue and his eyes are swollen, he can stand up on his own without being admitted to the ICU. Even during the live broadcast at night, he can still continue to speak hard.

Holding his right hand, Liu Bang couldn't feel any warmth, so he hurriedly said, "Have Mr. Fan seen a medical worker? I know that there is a medical worker in the north of the city who has the ability of Bian Que in ancient times. He can definitely cure you."

"I've seen him before." Fan Zeng shook his head slightly, "I'm not just sick, I'm old."

He slightly closed his eyes and said, "Since you are here, King of Han, I can now directly explain to you what I wanted to dictate to someone to record."

"Mr. Fan, please tell me." Liu Bang sat aside and listened closely.

Fan Zeng didn't say it directly, but asked softly: "Can the King of Han retreat to the left and right?"

In the following words, there are a lot of content that will offend others, so it is not appropriate to spread it.

Hearing this, Liu Bang waved his hands and said, "You guys go out first, and I will stay here with Mr. Fan."

When there were only the two of them left in the room, Fan Zeng coughed again and again, but forced himself to sit up, and said solemnly: "Han is thriving now, and it is improving steadily, but you must leave here within three years.

If those soldiers settle down here, after their lives are stabilized, they will no longer be willing to go to war with you, the king, to fight desperately.

But it is far from enough to have brave soldiers, and enough talented people are also needed.

In terms of internal affairs, Xiao He is much better than me. I have only had time to read a small part of the batch of books he brought back from Xianyang, but if I slightly modify them, then there is no problem in governing the country, or even governing the world.

As for the military, with the presence of General Han, he must be able to find a way to break through the blockade and return to the Central Plains.

But for Han Xin, what I want to say is not this... If you want to continue to use him in the future, try to make all the generals under his command your cronies, and the soldiers under his command should not be out of your control.

In this way, his sharp weapon will not scratch you.

As for the counselor by your side, King of Han, Chen Ping is the most useful, but he likes more cunning schemes, and rarely uses brilliant and righteous trends. This requires you to judge, what is a usable strategy, and what is too insidious, but not necessary.Alas, it's a pity that Zhang Liang has a heart for Han, and he doesn't want to come to Hanzhong..."

He is going to plan in the next few years, the abilities of the key personnel in Liu Bang's army and the corresponding position arrangements, and he has said everything in detail.

Finally, seeing Liu Bang's hesitant expression, Fan Zeng smiled, and asked lightly, "Does the King of Han want to ask about Jiang Ning and King Zhai?"

"Yes." Liu Bang admitted.

Fan Zeng was silent for a moment: "Xiang Yu is as wise as a child. He is brave enough to conquer the world without worrying about it. As for Chen Jiangning, the old man can hear his words and deeds very well. The king of Han will seek the world in the future, so don't be enemies with these two at the same time. If he doesn't want to share the world equally, but just wants to be king, he can give it to him."

Probably because he felt that he was a bit too comprehensive, Fan Zeng waved his hand: "All of this is ultimately up to you to decide."

"Fan Lao is very pertinent, I will think about it carefully."

Fan Zeng then changed the topic, and the two discussed the situation in the world for a while, until he was tired, and Liu Bang said goodbye.

Two days later.

Fan Zeng died suddenly in the cold winter, two years earlier than him in history, and had no chance to see Liu Bang's further development.

However, compared to the history, after he was resigned due to Xiang Yu's suspicion, he died of illness in despair on the way home.

Now Fan Zeng firmly believes that Liu Bang will be able to become the master of the world in the future until the last moment of his life.

To die in Hanzhong with hope is undoubtedly a better ending for him.

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In the first year of the Han Dynasty, Fan Zeng died in Hanzhong.The king of Han mourned and said: "I lost my grand master, just like Qi Huan lost his pipe. It hurts." He was named Chengguhou, and his posthumous title was "Wen".

Knowing these words and deeds, everyone is willing to serve the King of Han to death. ——"Historical Records: The Chronicles of Gaozu"

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