Qiang Qin

Updated: 2010-12-17

When there was turmoil in Kuaiji because of some rumors, although Xiang Yu was a little worried, he still believed in Fan Zeng's ability.He knew that with Fan Zeng present, he would be able to control the situation. After all, those common people would not be able to make too much trouble with their bare hands.Xiang Yu even began to feel a little grateful for his decision to keep Fan Zeng in Kuaiji in order to fight the Qin people, otherwise the situation would not be so optimistic.

But within a few days, new news arrived, and this news really surprised Xiang Yu.Because the news sent was that Liu Bang's remnants broke into the Chu Palace and held the Chu King in his hands.However, Fan Zeng was unable to attack the palace no matter what, and now the people staying in Kuaiji had lost their fighting spirit.Looking at the news sent from behind, Xiang Yu's face turned red with anger: "It's really unreasonable! Even the remnants of Liu Bang dare to do such a thing behind my back, it's really tolerable, what can't be done Forbearance!" Xiang Yu yelled angrily and tore the silk book in his hand into pieces, and then said: "This overlord will gather all the troops and go back to Kuaiji to kill those rebels!"

Xiang He hurriedly stepped forward and said, "The Overlord calm down first, have you forgotten that our real enemy is the Qin people outside the city?"

"Qin people..." Xiang Yu reminded him that he suddenly remembered that he was defending against the Qin people's attack in Jiujiang City. Then he restrained his anger and asked, "Then what do you think we should do? Do we just stick to it?" Do you not care about the crisis in Kuaiji here?" He said and looked at Xiang He.

Xiang He frowned and thought for a while before saying, "Why don't we wait a little longer, maybe Mr. Fan can solve these rebellions, and then we have to take action."

Xiang Yu asked: "What if Mr. Fan loses? In this way, Kuaiji will fall into the hands of those rebels. Once our foundation is lost, the soldiers guarding the city will definitely lose their fighting spirit. Once the Qin people attack the city aggressively, it will be difficult for them to fight." Jiujiang County can't keep it anymore."

Xiang Ta showed a wry smile on his face and said: "But if we rush to Kuaiji with our troops, the Qin army will definitely attack the city, and then send a large army to chase us. By then, the city will be gone. How can we be so small? How many times as many opponents of the Qin army? Before our army arrives at Kuaiji, tens of thousands of horses in the city will be killed by the swords of the Qin people."

When Xiang Yu heard what he said was reasonable, he became in a dilemma for a while, not knowing what to do. "Then tell me, what should we do? It's not right to go to support now, let alone not go. If this continues, when the soldiers in the city know the news, the army's morale will be in chaos, so that the Qin people can take advantage of it." There was a bit of confusion in Xiang Yu's words.

Xiang He knew that what he said just waiting here was not a good way. First, the soldiers would know the news there soon, and the situation would be even worse. Second, he also knew Xiang Yu's character. It is unrealistic for him to wait and see.So Xiang He began to think about how to rush to Kuaiji without letting the Qin people find out.Finally he thought of a solution: "If the Overlord wants to bring his troops back, it's not impossible, but there are certain risks, and he has to go back quickly."

As soon as he heard that Xiang He had a solution, Xiang Yu was cheered up, and hurriedly said: "What solution, you can tell me. As long as it can solve the current predicament, I will definitely do it."

Xiang He said: "Now let's order the soldiers to take out all the flags and place all over the city, so that the people of Qin will think that we are ready for battle, and then the overlord will leave ten thousand people to guard the city, and you will rush to Kuaiji with other troops starry night. The people of Qin saw that our army was strictly defended outside the city, and they certainly would not have thought that most of our army is already out of the city. If the Overlord can put down the rebellion and return as soon as possible, maybe the Qin people don’t know that we have already been to Kuaiji.”

After Xiang Yu thought for a while, he said, "The method you proposed is feasible, but who will be entrusted with the responsibility of guarding Jiujiang?"

Xiang He cupped his hands and said, "Since I proposed this method, leave the task of defending the city to me. As long as I have one soldier in Jiujiang City, I will guarantee that it will not fall into the hands of the Qin people." superior."

Xiang Yu is right when he thinks about it, Xiang He is the only one among the people here who can be alone.When thinking of the word "in charge of one's side", Xiang Yu unconsciously remembered that there was another general - Long Qi. "I was eager to withdraw the army that day in the scuffle, and left him and the Chinese army under the knife of the Qin people. He must have..." Thinking of this, Xiang Yu didn't regret it, but then his mind returned to the important matter in front of him: "Since If you say so, I will hand over Jiujiang to you. In addition, I will leave Xiangzhuang to help you. As long as you can hold Jiujiang for eight days, I will definitely bring troops back."

Xiang He cupped his hands and said: "The last general will definitely defend this city to the death, please don't worry, Overlord!" Xiang Zhuang on the side also repeated his words.Seeing the two men express their determination, Xiang Yu felt relieved, and began to select a group of troops from the army to stay behind, and then let the others prepare to wait until dark to quietly leave the city with him to quell the rebellion in Kuaiji.

In Xiang Yu's mind, all of this has been carefully calculated, so they have already taken care of it, but their understanding of the Qin people is far from enough, they never even dreamed that Fusu would use it, which has never appeared in this era They used the old way of flying pigeons to pass on letters, so they only regarded as Qin people and didn't know the situation in Kuaiji.

But the fact is that when the scout who came to Jiujiang day and night entered the city, a carrier pigeon had already flown into the camp of the Qin Army.That's because the spies in Chu knew the news a few days later, otherwise the people of Qin might have learned the news about Kuaiji earlier than Xiang Yu.

After Fusu read the silk script, his face also turned red, of course it was not because of anger, but because of joy.He handed the silk book to Meng Tian who was beside him and said, "Unexpectedly, our plan was successful with the help of Liu Bang's old troops. Now not only is Kuaiji in chaos because of their uprising, even their King of Chu has been killed by these people." This will make the situation even more chaotic."

After reading the letter, the officials below all cupped their hands and said, "Your Majesty, the time for us to defeat the people of Chu is coming."

Han Dao said: "As long as the Chu army guarding the city knows about this, they will lose their faith in holding on. When we attack the city aggressively, the Chu army will not be able to stop us."

Zhang Han also said: "The guilty general is willing to be the vanguard. If you don't take down Jiujiang City this time, the head of the last general will be handed over to the emperor."

Fusu saw that everyone had great confidence in attacking Jiujiang because of this news, and he was also very happy, but he found that Zhang Liang was the only one who didn't speak, so he asked, "Does Zifang have any other opinions?" ?”

Zhang Liang said indifferently: "This time is indeed a great opportunity for us to destroy Chu, but according to Yichen, Xiang Yu and others will not just sit back and watch themselves fail, and they will definitely have some measures to solve the current crisis. And Xiang Yu Bringing an army back to Kuaiji to suppress the rebellion is the most likely measure.”

Han Xin was puzzled and said: "So what? If Xiang Yu leads the troops to leave, wouldn't it be very beneficial for us to attack Jiujiang? Without Xiang Yu and some troops, how will his Chu army resist the attack of our great Qin army?"

Zhang Liangdao: "I think this point is correct, but the emperor must not forget that our purpose is not to take down Jiujiang but to take back Chu. Now I am only worried that once Xiang Yu returns to Kuaiji and puts down the rebellion, It's a bit difficult for us to capture Kuaiji."

Fu Su was right after thinking about it, and said: "Then what should we do in view of the ovary?"

"In my opinion, we can use two approaches this time. Once we get the exact news that Xiang Yu is leaving the city, we will send one army to besiege Jiujiang to make it impossible for him to leave the city to help Xiang Yu. He either kills or captures."

Fu Su became interested as soon as he heard it: "This is a good way, indeed it can be done once and for all. But it is impossible for us to know Xiang Yu's whereabouts. There are no spies from our Qin people in this city, otherwise we will know as soon as he moves. .”

Zhang Liang said confidently: "Your Majesty can rest assured on this point. I think the news from Chu people from Kuaiji should have arrived. Seeing this situation, Xiang Yu must not be able to sit still, and he will definitely take action. Once the city is transferred People and horses, those of us who are watching outside will definitely notice the changes. When the emperor gives an order, we will defeat the Chu army."

Han Xin hesitated for a while, and finally couldn't help asking: "Master Zhang, how can you be sure that Xiang Yu must lead the troops back in person? If he just sent a general to put down the rebellion, wouldn't it be redundant for us to disperse the troops? "

Zhang Liangdao: "Actually, it's not difficult to judge at all. Judging from the character of Xiang Yu that we are familiar with, he will definitely not pretend to be someone else when he encounters these rebels. Moreover, those people still control the King of Chu, and only Xiang Yu personally leads them." Only when the soldiers go forward can the soldiers use their lives. Otherwise, those Chu soldiers might turn against each other under the persuasion of the King of Chu."

Fusu nodded and said: "Zifang's words are true, I decided to do as he said. Han Xin, you and Zhang Han led 5 troops to surround Jiujiang City, Meng Tian, ​​you and I sent troops to chase Xiang Yu. Once When there is definite news, we will go out at the same time." Seeing that Fusu had made an order, all the officials and generals followed the order and left.

After a while, a soldier came to report: "Suddenly, flags were planted all over the city of Jiujiang, and many Chu soldiers went to the city. I don't know what their intention is."

Zhang Liang was overjoyed when he heard the words, he knew that his thoughts were indeed right, so he said to Fusu: "Your Majesty, to cover up the truth, the people of Chu will transfer their troops away from Jiujiang, today is the time for that Xiang Yu to bring people back to Kuaiji. "

Fusu also agreed with Zhang Liang's opinion, and immediately ordered the whole army to be ready. Once the news of the Chu army leaving the city was discovered, the troops would divide into two groups and attack Jiujiang and the Chu army outside at the same time.