A thousand-year-old family that began with the Battle of Makino

Chapter 128 The bumpy road to becoming an official

Han Xin recalled his feelings after resigning as the halberd-bearing doctor in Xiang Yu's army.

At that time, he was in a state of confusion, feeling that he had a lot of knowledge but nowhere to vent it.

After analyzing the characters and strengths of all the princes, Han Xin believed that only King Bai was the most suitable for him to serve as an official.

The Bai Kingdom has always had a tradition of loving and utilizing talents. Even if they don't use them themselves, they will recommend them to other princes.

Baili Xi and Sun Wu are examples. At that time, Baili Xi was a commoner, but Bai Wangzhi was able to discern pearls. Although he did not appoint him, he respected Baili Xi's opinion and recommended him to Yu Gong, and finally became the leader of the Qin State. Prime Minister.

Sun Wu was only a soldier, but he was highly valued by Bai Wangwei. He was able to lead an army alone at the age of just over 20 years old. In the end, he even became the general of the Bai Kingdom, leading most of the Bai Kingdom's army.

Besides, the Bai family has always claimed to plead for the people since ancient times. Not only does it say so, but it also does so. At least the common people under the Bai family's rule will not suffer from hunger or be humiliated by the nobles.

But how should I recommend myself to Bai Wangqing?

Thinking of this, Han Xin couldn't help but feel a headache. He had no acquaintances in the White Army! In the end, I made up my mind, no matter what, I directly recommended myself, relying on my own talents, not afraid of anyone's test.

After making the decision, Han Xin came to the White Army's station. At this time, the princes' army was still burning, killing and looting in Xianyang City. This was the reason why Han Xin abandoned Xiang Yu and other princes and wanted to defect to the White Army.

Explain the purpose of your visit to the sergeant at the door, saying that you are here to recommend talents. That person has talents in the world, and if you get them, you can win the world, but if you lose them, you can win the world?

Seeing Han Xin's confidence, the guard hesitated a little, but finally went to inform Han Xin, and Han Xin expressed his gratitude.

Originally, the soldier wanted to report to King Bai, but he was not high enough, so he could only tell his superior officer, and then reported it to the general of the army, Sun Yin.

Sun Yin heard the arrogant tone of the person outside the door and wanted to see it, so he asked someone to bring him in.

After a while, Han Xin followed the sergeant to Sun Yin's tent, saw the person sitting in the tent, and knew that this was not King Bai, because he had seen King Bai's appearance when he was a halberd-bearing doctor.

But he couldn't be rude, so he saluted Sun Yin and said: "Han Xin, the common man, meets the general!"

Sun Yin said: "I wonder who you recommended? How dare you say that you can bring peace to the world?"

Han Xin said: "Please forgive me, general. The common people can only say this to the king."

This is Han Xin's only chance. As long as he can meet King Bai, he will definitely use him based on his talent and the rumored character of King Bai.

Sun Yin laughed after hearing this and said bluntly: "How can you make me trust you even if you don't explain clearly? How can I casually recommend an unknown person to the king? What if you are an assassin?"

Han Xin hesitated, but he still didn't let go.

Sun Yin also felt irritated and said: "If you haven't said anything yet, then stop saying it. My time is still very precious. You can go on your own!"

After saying that, he got up and left.

"Wait a minute!" Han Xin said, he was ready to give it a try: "The common people are not talented, and the person recommended is himself!"

Sun Yin became interested, sat back in his seat, and joked: "I have never heard of a self-recommended person."

Han Xin said: "The ancients said: 'Don't avoid relatives when recommending talents.' As long as you are truly talented and capable, wouldn't you recommend them just because they are relatives? It's the same for me. I think I can do it. Could it be that I shouldn't recommend them just because I am a relative? Have you recommended it? Then how many talents will be lost in the world!"

Sun Yin said: "Then what talent do you have? Let me tell you, if you are indeed talented, what's wrong with me recommending you personally?"

Han Xin said happily: "Thank you general, the common people are good at arranging formations for marches!"

"Oh? To set up a marching formation, you will be in the hands of this general. I have inherited my family training from "Sun Wu's Art of War" and "Sun Tzu's Art of War". I am very good at marching and forming formations. In this way, you and I will deduce it. If you are really talented, I can use you without the need of a king." Sun Yin said with interest.

Although Han Xin did not want to serve as an official under Sun Yin, he could only see King Bai through him, so he had to make deductions with him.

Then the two started the deduction. They played a total of three games, with Han Xin winning two and drawing one.

Sun Yin looked in disbelief. How could a man with muddy legs defeat himself, a master of military strategist with a rich family background?

The draw in the last game was obviously because Han Xin gave in to him.

After the deduction, Sun Yin's face looked ugly. In addition, he was still a little panicked. What should he do? If the king really appointed Han Xin, where should he go?
Previously, because he felt that the White Army was a bunch of rabble, he refused the White King's call. Later, when he saw that the White King had become one of the princes in the world, he quickly recommended himself to be the leader of the White Army. All this was because there was no one available for the White King.

If Han Xin joins the White Army, can he still maintain his position today? It was impossible, so Sun Yin made up his mind.

Looking at Han Xin's expectant eyes, Sun Yin said expressionlessly: "It seems that you are indeed talented! Our Bai country has always promoted talents in an eclectic way. I don't think there is any need to see the king again. You want to serve in the Bai army anyway." , there is no difference between what I appoint and what the king appoints. However, our country of Bai has its own national conditions. If you are in a high position all of a sudden, you will definitely be criticized by the soldiers. I think it is better to start from the grassroots level. , with your talent, you will be promoted quickly. When I abdicate, you will be able to take over my position.

You are still young, and this is all for your own good! What do you think of it? "

Han Xin was confused, this was happening too fast! A ball of anger was burning in his heart. This was deception. Han Xin couldn't help but said: "I wonder what position the general can arrange for me?"

Seeing Han Xin's low profile, Sun Yin felt secretly happy. It doesn't matter if he is a small boy, he has a great talent. He still has to lie down for me.

Sun Yin showed what he thought was a kind expression and said: "Of course you started as a soldier. Firstly, you have no status, and secondly, you have no merit. It's hard for me to directly arrange a military position for you! But if you are not satisfied, you can also add another one." When the general's personal guards have enough qualifications, they can be released and directly become junior officers."

Han Xin couldn't bear it and asked, "Why did the general deceive me?"

Sun Yin's face suddenly fell, and he snorted coldly: "What kind of status do you have? How dare a commoner bark in front of this general? If I give you face, you are a human being. If I don't give you face, you are nothing. what?"

Han Xin was trembling with anger, but Sun Yin was unreasonable and shouted: "Come here! Drag this untouchable who has no idea what he means and breaks into the military camp without permission, beat him with thirty army sticks, and then give him a fork out!"

"I will obey the general's order!"

Han Xin was dragged out by the soldiers and looked at Sun Yin above, his eyes so cold.

"Bang!" "Get out of here, anyone dares to break into our White Army camp?"

Han Xin wanted to get up, but the stinging pain in his buttocks prevented him from standing upright. He couldn't stand up for a long time, just like a dead dog lying motionless in front of the military camp.

The guard in front of the military camp, who had previously reported to Han Xin, couldn't bear it and said to his companions: "It's not a big deal for this man to lie at the door like this. I'll throw him away!"

The companion agreed, and the guard came to Han Xin, helped him up, and carried him to a dilapidated house nearby. Then he looked around and saw that no one was around, and took out a cloth bag from his arms. He whispered to Han Xin:
"This is the trauma medicine in the military. You apply it three times a day and you can walk in two or three days. I can't stay long. Take care of yourself!" After saying that, he put the cloth bag in front of Han Xin and prepared to leave. He just came to At the door, after thinking about it, he turned around and put the water bag next to the cloth bag, and then left without looking back.

Han Xin had no strength left and could only move the corners of his mouth slightly and kept whispering: "Thank you, thank you, thank you..."

After saying a few words, he fell asleep.

He woke up in the middle of the night, then took off his clothes with difficulty, opened the cloth bag and applied the wound medicine. The sting of the medicine on the wound made Han Xin grimace. It took Han Xin half an hour just to apply the medicine.

After applying the medicine, Han Xin was already sweating profusely. He took the water bag next to him and drank a few mouthfuls of sweet water. Then he took out a crushed dry biscuit and took two bites with the water.

Then he lay down on the haystack and fell asleep again. It was like this for three days before Han Xin felt alive. Finally I could slowly stand up and move.

We can't stay here for a long time. There is not much water in the water bag and there are only a few bites of dry biscuits. We must go out to find food.

Han Xin moved out of the house. At this time, the white army had withdrawn and rushed to play in the water. Han Xin looked at the smoke and dust in the sky in the direction of Xianyang, completely blocking the sunlight. Xianyang under the dark clouds was like a ghost, with fire on the ground and black clouds in the sky.

Han Xin sighed and walked away.

Fortunately, Han Xin's survival skills were very good. After a month or two, Han Xin was almost recovered. He heard that all the princes were playing in the water to hold the enfeoffment ceremony, and Han Xin hurried there.

After learning about the enfeoffment of the princes, Han Xin fell into confusion. At this moment, an announcement attracted Han Xin's attention: "The King of Han Recruitment Order".

It turned out that Liu Bang was gathering the soldiers who were going to Shu with him.

Han Xin stood in front of the announcement for a long time, and finally decided to go to Liu Bang, because at that time, in addition to the White army who did not participate in the Xianyang massacre, there were also Han troops stationed in Bashang.

It's just that compared to King Bai, the status and reputation of the King of Han are not even the slightest difference, so Han Xin first went to King Bai, but he didn't expect that he would be so humiliated.

Han Xin looked at the direction of the White Army and said secretly: "I will repay hatred and I will repay kindness!" Then he walked in the direction of the Han Army.

After catching up with the Han army, Han Xin was not as impulsive as joining the White Army. Instead, he first served as a logistics soldier. With his excellent ability, he gained the attention of the logistics boss Xiao He. After inquiring about Xiao He's personality, Han Xin became a member of the army. Show your talent in front of you.

Xiao He also promised him many times to find an opportunity to recommend him to the King of Han. Han Xin just waited. However, until the army entered Hanzhong and the Han army burned down the plank road, Han Xin did not hear the news, thinking that Xiao He was also a figure like Sun Yin.

So he packed his bags and ran away overnight, fearing that he would be beaten as badly as the White Army. In a place like Bashu, where people are unfamiliar and where mosquitoes are rampant, if he was beaten again, Han Xin really didn't know if Han Xin would be as lucky as before to survive. .

Xiao He was shocked when he learned that Han Xin was gone. He quickly had his horses ready and took advantage of the darkness to chase Han Xin in the direction he was walking. It took him three hours to finally catch up to Han Xin who was resting by the fire.

Finally, under Xiao He's sincere persuasion and Xiao He's behavior of chasing him in the middle of the night, Han Xin agreed to follow Xiao He back.

A few days later, when Liu Bang lamented that he lacked generals, he successfully recommended Han Xin to him!

(End of this chapter)