At the end of Qin, I became a son of the plane

Chapter 290, the more powerful Xiang Yu and the overwhelming soldiers
August 10th, the fourth year of Han Dynasty. Yanmen County, Mayi.

Xu Fan had just wanted to return to Chang'an City to deploy the war with Xiang Yu. At this time, the Huns' envoy came and said they wanted peace. Xu Fan also believed that the temporary peace talks would be beneficial to the Han Dynasty, so he met with the Huns' envoy.

"Xiong Ba, the envoy of the Huns, has met the Han emperor." The envoy of the Huns saluted Xu Fan when he saw him.

Xu Fan smiled calmly and said: "You Maodun Shanyu are quite good at hiding. My Han soldiers have been looking for him in the grassland for three months, but they can't even find his shadow."

Ji Xin sneered and said: "Modun is not only able to hide, but he can also endure it. In the end, even his royal court was burned down. Just like this, he doesn't stand out. The coward Modun really deserves his reputation."

Xiong Ba was furious when he heard this, but he did not dare to get angry. At this time, the envoy behind him said: "I, the Huns, are here to seek peace. We have not yet been defeated, but within the Han Dynasty, I heard that the King of Qi under the Emperor Already eyeing the Central Plains."

Xu Fan looked at the Huns envoy behind with a little surprise. Mao Dun understood the internal situation of the Han Dynasty too quickly.

However, Xu Fan did not show it, but continued: "Since we are asking for peace, what conditions will Mao Dun bring?"

Xiong Ba said: "The Han Kingdom withdraws from the Monan pasture of our Xiongnu. My Shanyu promised the Han Emperor that in the future, we will restrain our tribes and no longer invade the Han territory."

Xu Fan said with a smile: "With this condition, those who don't know would think that the Huns are chasing the Han cavalry on the grassland, and I, the Han, are the defeated party."

Other Han generals also laughed mockingly. These Huns simply didn't know how high the sky was.

"Messenger of the Huns, you need to understand the situation. It is you, the Huns, who are suing for peace from my big man, not my big man, who is suing for peace from the Huns. If Maodun really takes this attitude, you can go back, and we will continue beat."

The envoy behind Xiong Ba immediately said: "What conditions do you want, Emperor of the Han family?"

How could the Huns fight now, otherwise Maodun would not have sent them to sue for peace.

Xu Fan raised his finger and said: "The current battle line is the border between the two sides. Don't think about getting what you didn't get on the battlefield at the negotiation table. I want the grassland in Monan. This is for you Huns. A little lesson.

Ermaodun wants to restrain the Huns from moving south. I don't care where the tribe comes from. As long as they attack my big men from your Huns' territory, I will settle the score with Maodun.

Third, last year you Huns plundered my Han people, as well as the Han people who were plundered before. As the emperor, I have the responsibility to bring them back. If you Huns hand over these people, I will temporarily forgive Maodun. "

Although the Huns were unwilling to do so, they were not as strong as others, so they could only agree to this peace condition.

After Xu Fan came down with the big policy, Xu Fan left the subsequent peace negotiations to Ji Xin and the others, while he himself returned to Chang'an City with his personal guards.

August 20, the fourth year of the Han Dynasty.

After returning to Chang'an City, Xu Fan immediately summoned the three gongs and nine ministers of the Han Dynasty, as well as the military generals, to discuss the affairs of Qi State.

"There isn't much written in the battle report. I don't understand it very clearly. Is Tian Heng's power really completely destroyed?"

Although the Tian family couldn't fight, Xu Fan remembered that they seemed to persist until the end. They shouldn't be annexed by Xiang Yu so easily, right?

Chen Ping said: "Tian Heng exhausted the strength of Jiaodong State in order to regain Qi State, and the 6 troops he armed were all annihilated by Xiang Yu in another battle."

Chen Ping couldn't help but shake his head when he said this. Tian Heng's heart was as high as the sky and his life was as thin as paper. He specifically chose the time when the main force of the Han Dynasty was dealing with the Huns and sent troops to attack Qi, but he never thought about whether he had the ability to defeat Xiang Yu.

"After the war, Xiang Yu massacred the original clan members of the Qi State and distributed the land and property of these Qi clan clansmen to his trusted generals. At this time, the Tian family had almost no influence in the Qi State."

After collecting this information, plus understanding the detailed information about the battle between Xiang Yu and Tian Heng, even Chen Ping had to be shocked to find that Xiang Yu was very similar to His Majesty. They both like to lead by example, they are both brave and invincible, and they treat nobles and powerful men without mercy.

It's just that Xiang Yu is more cruel. Your Majesty wants at most land and even very little money, but Xiang Yu wants all the money and food. The lives of those who offend him are not guaranteed, and he kills the entire clan at every turn.

Xu Fan was surprised when he learned about this situation. He was not surprised that Xiang Yu was cruel, but he only killed the nobles and powerful men of Qi State, and distributed the land to his generals and soldiers. This was beyond Xu Fan's expectation. Outside.

This is obviously influenced by him. Don't look at it as just a small change, but this is to unite the majority and attack the minority. It also completes the transfer of Qi's wealth and power and consolidates the foundation of its power. This He is the most powerful strategist. Now history will evaluate him completely differently. At least now Sima Qian will no longer talk about Xiang Yu's benevolence as a woman.

But it also means that Xiang Yu is now stronger and Qi is more difficult to defeat, which is not a good thing for the Han Dynasty.

Xu Fan continued to ask: "What else does Xiang Yu do in Qi?"

Chen Ping said: "After Xiang Yu destroyed the Jiaodong Kingdom, he used land equalization to win over people's hearts, reorganized the Jiaodong soldiers, and then expanded the Qi army. According to the information I received, Qi now has an army of 120,000.

Moreover, Xiang Yu's sub-father Fan Zeng contacted a large number of powerful nobles from the Central Plains who were dissatisfied with our Han Dynasty, and allowed them to settle down in Qi State. The disobedience has been revealed. "

If Xiang Yu only destroyed Tian Heng, the Han people would not be so vigilant, but Xiang Yu expanded his army and contacted the powerful powers of the Central Plains. Anyone who is not a fool knows what Xiang Yu wants to do. They are only one official flag away from rebellion.

Zhang Liang also smiled bitterly and said: "I also contacted Xiang Bo, but he hesitated and refused to explain what happened in Qi. If Xiang Yu only wanted to be the king of Qi, Xiang Bo should win over us and others in Chang'an City at this time. , but now he doesn't even dare to come to Chang'an City. It seems that the King of Qi can no longer satisfy Xiang Yu. "

Finally Zhou Zhang said: "Xiang Yu killed the King of Jiaodong and massacred the people of Qi. He has shown his disobedience. I, the great man, should punish the people and destroy Qi. I will bring justice to the people and peace to the world."

Although Zhou Zhang was an old friend of Xiang Biao and was once a subordinate of Xiang Yan, he had too much affection for the Han Dynasty. Most of the Han Dynasty's systems were established and managed by him. What was taking shape in his hands step by step, he would never allow anyone to dare to destroy the Han Dynasty, even if this person was Xiang Yan's grandson.

The other three princes, nine ministers, and military generals of the other Han Dynasty all stood up and saluted and said: "Your Majesty should punish the people and destroy the country of Qi, and bring justice to the people and peace to the world."

The three princes and nine ministers of the Han Dynasty and the military generals have long been dissatisfied with the princes in the mainland of the Han Dynasty.

Xiang Yu wanted to rebel, and they were even a little happy in their hearts. After destroying Qi, the Han Dynasty would be able to create a few more counties to house officials with two thousand stone. By destroying Qi's 120,000 army, the Han army would also be able to create a few more counties. The battle to destroy Qi was the common will of the top officials of the Han Dynasty from top to bottom, including the princes of Che and even the princes.

Xu Fan sighed in his heart. He was too arrogant and wishful thinking. He actually thought that Xiang Yu would agree with the current order of the world, but he forgot that this was a man who even Shi Huangdi refused to accept. This battle was inevitable after all.

Xu Fan quickly straightened his mood and said solemnly: "After the autumn harvest, the imperial court officially launched the war to destroy Qi. Since this battle is going to be fought, we must use the thunderous power of my big man to let the princes of the world understand the majesty of my big man that cannot be offended. I Plan to launch an army of 600,000 to attack Qi."

"Six hundred thousand?" All the senior officials of the Han Dynasty were shocked. This is already more troops than the original battle to destroy Qin.

Zhou Zhang even sighed in his heart, another 600,000, and the Xiang family would not be able to survive this 600,000.

Wu Sheng said: "Your Majesty thinks so highly of Xiang Yu that 20 elite lords destroyed Xiang Yu."

Zhang Liang said: "Qi is a big country with millions of people in Dingkou. Xiang Yu recruited as many soldiers as possible. It is not surprising that he recruited 30 to 40 Qi troops. And Xiang Yu has the qualifications of a famous general. The imperial court sent soldiers. The most... safe."

Zhou Zhang said: "Back then, the First Emperor destroyed Chu and sent 600,000 troops. It took two years of fighting before Chu was truly defeated. However, Qi's strength was not inferior to that of Chu's, and Xiang Yu's ability to lead troops was not inferior to that of Xiang Yan. Six of the court's six A hundred thousand troops is not that much.”

Both prime ministers agreed, and other civil and military ministers had no objection. Instead, Chen Ping asked: "Who is the commander-in-chief of the imperial court's 600,000-strong army?"

Xu Fan said: "I am the commander-in-chief of the army. The imperial army is divided into three groups to attack Qi. I promote Han Xin, the governor of Sishui County, as the fake general of Zhennan. I order him to control Donghai County, Sishui County, Chen County and Wei State, and recruit 200,000 people. The army went north to attack Langya County of Qi State."

"Order General Ge Ying of Zhendong to control Xue County, Dong County, Handan County, and three counties, and recruit 10 troops. After the autumn harvest, I will lead 10 troops to join Ge Ying and attack Linzi County of Qi State."

"Order Zhenhai General Peng Yue to control Guangyang County, Yuyang County, Hengshan County, and Julu County to recruit 20 troops to attack Jibei County of Qi State in the south."

"Prime Minister Zhou Zhang is stationed in Chang'an City to maintain order in the Han Dynasty. It is faked that Chen Ping is stationed in Luoyang City to provide logistical support to the Han Dynasty. It is faked that Zhang Liang is accompanying the army on the expedition."

Then he looked at the civil and military ministers of the Han Dynasty and said: "You all perform your duties, assist the prime minister, and manage the Han Dynasty well."

The civil and military ministers of the Han Dynasty who were present said in unison: "I obey the order."

After the meeting, Xu Fan left behind Zhou Zhang, Zhang Liang, Chen Ping and others.

Xu Fan said to Zhou Zhang: "I will leave the affairs of the imperial court to the Prime Minister. This year, we will suspend the plan and let the prefects of each county maintain local order. The princes' meeting will be held in the army.

The Association of Sages asked the Prime Minister. I will report the battles I have won this year, the canals I have built, the land I have reclaimed, and the increased fiscal revenue to the wise men in the world. The more critical this moment is, the more I want the wise men in the world to have confidence in me, this great man. "

Zhou Zhang said: "I understand."

After thinking about it, he said to Xu Fan: "How should Chen Xiao's court deal with it? Chen is in the middle of Shu. If Xiang Yu joins forces with Chen Xiao to conquer Shu, it will cause huge damage to our great Han Dynasty."

Xu Fan smiled and said: "Chen Xiao has made great contributions to the establishment of our Han Dynasty. Now Chen Guo deserves it. Why should the court deal with him?"

Zhou Zhang hesitated and said: "Xiang Yu is rebelling after all, and Chen Xiao is Xiang Yu's relative."

Xu Fan said: "Xiang Yu is the king of the vassals. At this time, I, the big man, are attacking Xiang Yu. It is a war between the two countries. It is not an internal rebellion. Moreover, I, the big man, will not engage in serial executions."

But Zhou Zhang was still worried: "Chen Xiao still poses a risk to Shuzhong."

Xu Fan said: "Chen Xiao is not the only prince in Shu. Even if Chen Xiao wants to rebel, the other princes will not follow."

Xu Fan didn't believe that Chen Xiao followed Xiang Yu in rebellion.

Chen Ping said: "The imperial court still needs to be on guard and ordered Guan Ying, the governor of Shu County, to recruit soldiers to guard against movements in Nanzhong.

It is best to let Chen Xiao lead the troops out of Shu and join the war against Qi. This will not only solve the crisis in Shu, allow Chen Guogong to distance himself from the relationship with the Xiang family, but also attack Xiang Yu's prestige and make the world Everyone knows that none of the Xiang family supports him. "

Xu Fan felt that it was too much to force his cousin to attack his cousin.

But Zhou Zhang said happily: "Chen Jiuxiang's suggestion is good. Both Xiang and Chen Xiao have given an account to me, a big man."

According to Zhou Zhang and others, this would be better for Chen Xiao, so Xu Fan had no objection.

The words were divided into two parts. Xu Fan said at the court meeting that he would send 60 troops to pass through Qi State. This word soon spread throughout the world. It caused a shock in the world, and the strength of the big man was once again revealed.

The princes like Wei Jiu, Zhao Xie, and even Chen Yu and Zhao Tuo all shrank their heads, fearing that the emperor would get angry and kill them too.

The emperor's order has not yet been issued, but they have already begun to prepare troops to join the coalition to attack Xiang Yu. These princes hope that the emperor will see them fight Xiang Yu, and fight fiercely and fiercely, so that the emperor will not suspect that they have rebellion intentions.

As for the Qi State involved, they had a feeling that a storm was about to come. With an army of 600,000 and still led by the emperor, they could not find a chance of victory.

Linzi City, Prince Qi's Mansion.

All the top officials of Qi State have gathered here, and now they, Qi State, have finally come to face the final trial.

King Xiang Yu of Qi boosted morale and said: "What does a 60-strong army mean? We have a lot of Dingkou in Qi. We can recruit an army of 30. Qi is capable of fighting against the Han Dynasty."

Xiang Bo said with some despair: "Not to mention whether there are so many young men in Qi State, Qi State only has Mount Tai, a dangerous place. The Han army can attack Qi State whether it goes north or south. We have no danger to defend it. Why resist the Han’s 600,000-strong army?”

He watched Xiang Yu go to a dead end little by little, but he was helpless. He no longer knew how to save the Xiang family.

Fan Zeng said: "So the Qi State cannot defend it. The Qi State can only take the initiative to burn the flames of war to Hebei and the Central Plains, and encourage the Central Plains nobles to rebel. Don't be frightened by the Han Dynasty's 5-strong army. The Han Emperor For the autumn harvest, no soldiers have been recruited yet, and the Ge Ying tribe opposite us only has men. We are the one with the advantage in strength near Qi State. "

Long Qie said: "The Han's 5 elites are not easy to fight. If they defend Lu County, it will be even more difficult for our army to defeat the Zhendong Army."

Zhongli Mei said with a bitter face: "Not to mention whether Xue County's 5 Zhendong Army can win, even if we defeat these Zhendong Army, the big man can bear this loss, but we have to face The Han army is overwhelming."

Fan Zengdao: "So, if we want to effectively contain the Han army, it is not enough for us in Qi. We must find a way to let the nobles and tyrants in the Central Plains attack the Han army's grain roads in the Central Plains, so that the Han army will not be able to attack Qi with all its strength. The Emperor of Han wants to clear up the rebellion of the powerful nobles of the Central Plains, so our Qi State will find ways to contain the main force of Qi State, just like when we defeated the Qin Dynasty, our army will win as long as the Central Plains is in chaos."

Xiang Taite asked: "If these nobles were really so powerful, they would not have been suppressed by the Han Emperor and would not have dared to resist."

They knew very well how powerful these people were. They had almost wiped out the nobles and powerful men of Qi State, and they did not see how much damage they had caused to Qi State.

Fan Zeng said: "This requires arranging reasonable tactics. In frontal combat, these nobles and powerful men are no match for the Han. But if we learn from the Hu people to fight guerrilla warfare, avoid the main force of the Han army, and specifically attack the Han army's heavy trains, so we have two ways to fight the Han." There are two battlefields, one is the front battlefield of Qi State, and the other is the rear battlefield of Hebei in the Central Plains. Only by combining the two battlefields can we have a chance of victory. "

"The guerrilla warfare of the barbarians in the rear battlefield? I'm afraid such a war will have extremely heavy casualties. Who will fight guerrilla warfare?" Xiang Bo shook his head. He didn't believe what Fan Zeng said about the frontal battlefield and the rear battlefield.

Fan Zeng said: "Of course it is the Central Plains nobles who are arrogant. If they want to regain their land and rights, of course they have to do it themselves."

"The rights in the world are obtained through bloodshed and sacrifice. There is no one who gains something for nothing. At the beginning, the nobles and powerful people in the Central Plains just wanted to see us and other rebels overthrow the violent Qin Dynasty and reap the benefits themselves. But in the end, the princes from all walks of life saw them Fat pigs, with the lessons of the Han Emperor, they will understand how to survive in this era. "

Fan Zeng continued: "As long as the Central Plains and Hebei are in chaos, for our Qi State, it will not only contain the strength of the Han army, but also reduce the number of Han soldiers. The counties and counties in the Central Plains will be occupied by the nobles and powerful, and the Han will not be able to benefit. Instead, they will have to draw from other places." Leading troops in the area to suppress them will be a double drain on the Han regardless of victory or defeat. "

"The more such areas there are, the fewer troops the Han Dynasty will have. If a few powerful nobles can develop into rebel groups in the troubled times of the late Qin Dynasty, the Han Dynasty will be trapped in internal and external difficulties. At this time, the situation in the world will be similar to that of the troubled times of the late Qin Dynasty. Same.

The powerful aristocrats in Hebei in the Central Plains are all kinds of rebels. Our Qi State will take the place of the Han State, and the Han State will violently suppress the Qin Dynasty. The Han Dynasty may seem powerful, but it also has its own inherent flaws, that is, the Han Dynasty has no foundation at all. The Han Emperor There is no clan, and the Han Dynasty he rules is extremely fragile. As long as we can resist the attack of the Han army, the Han officials everywhere may be as half-hearted as the Qin officials in the late Qin Dynasty, and the end of the Han Dynasty is not far away!
After Xiang Yulong and these people listened to Fan Zeng's strategy, they were pleasantly surprised to find that the situation in the Han Dynasty was indeed a bit like that in the late Qin Dynasty. Fan Zeng's strategy also gave the strategy hope, and they finally inspired the war spirit against the Han Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)