The most powerful emperor Liu Bang

Chapter 12
When Liu Bang and Xiang Yu first rebelled, they both defected to the banner of King Chu.In order to destroy the Qin State as soon as possible, one day the King of Chu and a group of princes agreed that whoever can first capture Xianyang, the capital of the Qin State, will be made the king there.The teams of other princes did not have the courage, only Liu Bang and Xiang Yu were willing to take this risk.The two became brothers and agreed that Xiang Yu would march from the north of the Yellow River, and Liu Bang would fight from the south of the Yellow River.

Liu Bang's troops were relatively weak, but he encountered almost no resistance along the way, and he arrived in Xianyang smoothly.When Qin Ziying heard that King Chu's troops were coming, he was very frightened, and immediately surrendered to Liu Bang with his neck tied.But Liu Bang did not dare to become king immediately according to the agreement with King Chu. Instead, he abolished the Qin law and made three chapters with the people to win people's hearts.

Xiang Yu had a strong army, thinking that he must arrive in Xianyang first.Unexpectedly, he encountered several strong resistance forces, which made his journey very difficult.When he approached Xianyang, Liu Bang had occupied Xianyang for a long time.After he was stationed at Xinfeng Hongmen near Xianyang, Liu Bang's old enemy, the current Zuo Sima Cao Wushang, immediately came to sow discord.Xiang Yu heard that Liu Bang had arrived early and sent heavy troops to guard the pass to prevent him from entering. He was very angry and decided to attack Liu Bang on the spot the next day.

Xiang Yu's uncle Xiang Bo and Liu Bang's adviser Zhang Liang are good friends.In order to save Zhang Liang, Xiang Bo sneaked into Liuying overnight and told Zhang Liang this military secret.After Liu Bang heard the news, he was very anxious. In addition to promising to be his son and daughter with Uncle Xiang, he also decided to apologize to Xiang Yu early tomorrow morning.

As soon as Liu Bang saw Xiang Yu, he shouted loudly: "Ah, brother, are you all right?" His expression was very sincere.

Xiang Yu pretended to be surprised and replied: "Isn't this Liu Wang? It's a great honor for me to condescend to come to the camp for inspection!"

"The general made fun of me. With my little ability, how dare I be arrogant. It's just a coincidence that I was allowed to come a few days first to serve as the general's vanguard. Even if I borrowed 1 courage, I would not dare to call myself king. As for the first The one who arrives is the king, but it is just a word of encouragement that the king of Chu casually said in order to mobilize the enthusiasm of the generals to fight the enemy bravely. How can it be taken seriously. The heroes of the world all admire you. Who!"

Xiang Yu was fooled by Liu Bang's few words, so he hurriedly invited him to the military tent to talk.Xiang Bo reported to Xiang Yu yesterday that Liu Bang was coming to apologize this morning.Fan Zeng and Xiang Yu planned to get rid of Liu Bang at the banquet.And bury the next gang of swordsmen behind the curtain in advance.

As soon as he sat down, Liu Bang hurriedly made friends again: "General Xiang, did Madam Yu come with you for this western expedition? You two are a loving husband and wife, which is enviable."

"Follow me. To tell you the truth, Mr. Liu, ever since I became husband and wife with Yu'er, I couldn't sleep without her, and I couldn't cheer up the battle. I was really helped by her. That Julu battle, If it wasn't for having her by my side, I wouldn't have such great power!" Xiang Yu said with high spirits.

When Liu Bangchu took refuge in Xiang Yu's uncle Xiang Liang, he also took the stunning woman who had been brought from Yongcheng to Pei County to offer to Xiang Liang. Unexpectedly, Xiang Liang died in battle soon, and Liu Bang dedicated her to Xiang Yu.This woman is Yu Ji, whose name is Miao Yi.How beautiful can she be?It can be said that it can't be described in words. Ten men will be hooked when they meet ten men.What makes Xiang Yu inseparable even for a moment is that Xiang Yu has a whole body of hair, which is as hard as steel needles, and usually feels tingling when he sleeps by himself.As soon as she touched Yu Ji, her hair became soft like cotton.The comfort they felt when they were together cannot be replaced by any other woman.Because of this, Xiang Yu is very grateful to Liu Bang.Liu Bang knew this very well, so he mentioned Yu Ji when he came up, and told Xiang Yu not to forget that I, Liu Bang, helped you a lot on personal issues.

"This is a real hero with a beautiful woman, a match made in heaven." Liu Bang praised.

"I have to thank you for your kindness. If it weren't for you, how could I have such a beautiful family. Miao Yi often mentioned you to me, saying that you and your sister-in-law took care of her, so that she, a chaotic person, had Feeling like home, I have the opportunity to thank you very much." Speaking of Yu Ji, Xiang Yu's joy was beyond words.

Concubine Yu was separated from her parents since she was a child. Because of her pretty appearance, she was accepted as a singing girl by the Jiaofang of a large family.After Liu Bang captured Yongcheng, she was given to Liu Bang by the big family for entertainment.When Liu Bang saw this beauty for the first time, he also had a heart to get involved.But because of the early start of his career, a group of brothers watched him helplessly, and he was embarrassed to seek pleasure alone.In addition, he and Lu Zhi were still in love at that time, and she was also a beautiful woman who was waiting for him at home.Because the affair with the mother almost ruined the marriage, if there is another woman, I will be too sorry for the pheasant.So he made Yu Ji a military geisha, singing and dancing for the soldiers in her free time.After returning to Pei County, he married Lu Zhi, and Yu Ji naturally became Lu Zhi's companion, and Liu Bang never had another chance.

Speaking of Concubine Yu, Xiang Yu's attitude became more relaxed, and he kept saying that he wanted to thank Liu Bang, which was exactly what Liu Bang wanted to achieve.

"A hero is alive and takes it as his duty to fight for the world. How can there be so many loves for his sons and daughters!" Fan Zeng is Xiang Yu's counselor, and Xiang Yu respectfully calls him his sub-father.Seeing that Xiang Yu had fallen into Liu Bang's trap, he threw the wine glass heavily on the table and said.

"Old man Fan is a bit unreasonable. You can't understand young people's affairs. But you have to know that heroes are human too. What is the purpose of us men competing for the world? Isn't it just to get more money and beautiful women? General Xiang's meritorious service is unrivaled in the world, and the world is incomparable, so he should have the best woman in the world." Liu Bang was afraid that Xiang Yu would believe Fan Zeng's words, so he deliberately used age as an issue, so that Xiang Yu could continue to indulge in Xiao Yu's beauty .

Unexpectedly, Fan Zeng was not as easy to fool as Xiang Yu. He had seen through Liu Bang's other tricks, and immediately said: "Since men compete for the world to get more money and beautiful women, then after you arrive in Xianyang, you have nothing for money. The beauty didn't feel lucky at all, instead she made a pact with the common people and bought people's hearts wantonly, what is the reason for this?"

Liu Bang didn't expect Fan Zeng to know his situation after he arrived in Xianyang so clearly. He didn't know how to answer him for a while, and stammered: "I...I...I didn't want to win the world."

Zhang Liang is worthy of being a great military adviser comparable to Fan Zeng, and immediately said: "Pei Gong is today, thanks to the support of General Xiang, and he never forgets. This time he went to Xianyang first. According to the agreement between the king of Chu and the princes, he could have called himself first." King, but Pei Gong is unwilling to do this no matter what he says. The reason why he didn’t move the plants and trees is to wait for General Xiang to come and dedicate the city to him in order to repay the general’s kindness and virtue.” Zhang Liangshen Knowing that although Xiang Yu looks tough on the outside, he likes to be famous in his heart, and he likes to be flattered by others.

Xiang Yu really benefited from hearing it, and nodded frequently.

But what Zhang Liang said was also true.When Liu Bang first came to seek refuge with the King of Chu, his team consisted of only a few thousand people. They were useless for both fighting and defense, and they didn't have much status in the eyes of everyone.After Liu Bang gave Yu Ji to Xiang Yu, once when he was fighting against the Qin army, Xiang Yu sent [-] of his troops to Liu Bang when he was happy.

"If it weren't for General Xiang, I wouldn't be where I am today. At most, I would be a grass-headed king running around. I am the most loyal. You all know what I am. Even if everyone in the world opposes General Xiang, I will never, never will. " Liu Bang came back to his senses and said slyly.

Xiang Bo interjected: "I believe Pei Gong's words."

Since Liu Bang came, he has put a high hat on Xiang Yu, and he has been wearing it dizzy.It was originally agreed that after Liu Bang was seated, he saw the opportunity and took Xiang Yu's tossing the cup as a signal.But Liu Bang mentioned Yuji again, thanked Dade, and confessed his heart to him. Xiang Yu's heart softened a long time ago, thinking that they are all friends who fight the world together, how can they be so careless.Besides, Liu Bang hasn't done anything now, so how can he kill others with a few flattering words.It was easy to kill Liu Bang, but no hero in the world would dare to cooperate with you in the future.The main reason is that he thinks, even if Liu Bang wants to compete with me for the world, I, Xiang Yu, can't compete with him?With my Xiang Yu's strength, I can get rid of him no matter what, so why use the lowly means of murder, even if the goal is achieved, it is disgraceful and makes the heroes of the world laugh.Therefore, even though Fan Zeng repeatedly pointed to him with his eyes and criticized him with his words, he pretended not to see it, looked away, and continued to talk about irrelevant things with Liu Bang.

Fan Zeng couldn't bear it anymore, so he went out and said to Xiang Zhuang who was guarding the door: "The general is too emotional, and he can't bear to kill Liu Bang. How can such a mother-in-law make a big deal. Now we must complete this matter for him. It is a long-term plan. .You go in and pretend to pray for birthday, and then take the opportunity to assassinate Liu Bang in the name of dancing swords. There is no room for hesitation in this matter, otherwise you will all be ghosts under his sword in the future."

Xiang Zhuang agreed: "Okay, let's see mine."

Liu Bang continued to paralyze Xiang Yu: "I, Liu Bang, have no interest in the world, but I was forced by the government to have no choice, so I rebelled in order to have a place to live. After General Xiang is a nobleman, let you think highly of me and sworn brothers with me. I'm already very satisfied, and I don't have too many extravagant expectations. Since I met you, I have fought dozens of battles with you, and have been working happily with you. This is fate. Fate is something that not everyone has, but I, Liu Bang, met my brother. It was my good luck. I dare not betray him at any time. If you betray him, you will be punished by God. So now I am all about assisting the general to clean up the world, let the general become the co-lord of the world, and realize The great wish you made when you first met the first emperor: 'He can be replaced by him!'”

Xiang Yu laughed loudly: "That's just a braggart when I was young, how can I take it seriously. However, in terms of bravery and wisdom, except for my brother, I, Xiang Yu, really don't pay attention to other princes. I always treat my brother I really believe that it was your Zuo Sima Cao Wushang who told me that you wanted to become king in Guanzhong, so I said angrily that I wanted to attack you today, but I didn’t really intend to do so. If our brothers kill each other , wouldn’t it make the heroes of the world laugh.” Xiang Yu also sent Liu Bang a favor along the way.

Zhang Liang saw that Xiang Yu was really dizzy, and then he praised: "If you talk about today's heroes, who else can compare with General Xiang. Although he is young, he is majestic. The giant deer war you commanded, and the miracle of breaking the boat and fighting with one's back, is incomparable. No one can compare! Not only did it not exist in the past, but it will be difficult in the future. Although Qin Shihuang unified the six countries, he did not have such a wonderful battle in his life. He, how can a 'he can be replaced' be able to express your genius and miraculous achievements!"

"Mr. Zhang won the award. It was just a coincidence. The soldiers worked hard and worked hard together. I can't give all the credit to me alone." In the Battle of Julu, Xiang Yu did create a miracle in the history of war. Hearing someone so affirmed him , I was quite proud, but I was still humble.

Liu Bang also said: "Since I joined the general, I have seen great victories in all battles. I have a deep understanding of the general's majesty. I remember that in the battle of Yongqiu, the general charged into the battle, captured the thief and captured the head. Under heavy siege, he rushed straight How majestic and fun it is to behead the general Li You and defeat the Qin army in the enemy's camp!" Liu Bang almost forgot that he was still in danger when he said this.

Xiang Yu also remembered this incident, and said with emotion: "One fence has three stakes, and one hero has three gangs. At that time, I rushed into the enemy's line and beheaded the enemy with the courage of a man, but if Liu Gong hadn't led the army to come in time , How can I break out of the tight encirclement? In this way, your brother saved my life."

The two narrated the past freely, as if they had become a pair of close brothers, and it was impossible to see that there was any murderous intention hidden.

At this time, Xiang Zhuang came in, said a few polite words, and then drew his sword and danced.When Liu Bang saw it, he immediately became nervous, raised his vigilance, and showed Zhang Liang with his eyes.

Zhang Liang understood, and suggested, "General Xiang, since you and Peigong rebelled, you have been facing swords and swords every day. Today, I finally have a chance to sit down and have a chat, talk about friendship, and relax. Don't you need it?" While walking to the door of the military tent.

"It doesn't matter, Xiangzhuang is also my younger brother. He has superb swordsmanship and skillful dancing skills. From the beginning to the end, he moves smoothly and smoothly. Brothers get together. With this person dancing swords to add to the fun, it will make people feel that the friendship between us is insignificant. "Xiang Yu was talking, but he didn't expect Xiang Zhuang's sword to stab Liu Bang's neck quickly.Fortunately, Liu Bang was well prepared, and quickly turned his body to one side, causing the sword to miss nothing.

Xiang Yu also saw this scene, and immediately stopped him: "Xiang Zhuang, what are you going to do, don't scare Pei Gong!"

Xiang Zhuang said with a smile: "Pei Gong is also a hero who has gone through many battles, how can he be frightened with a sword? I intend to play a joke on Pei Gong." He saw that he had not been stabbed, so he used words to save the embarrassing and tense situation .

Although Pei Gong was not afraid of many important events, but this time he almost died, his face turned pale with fright, and he said: "Good swordsmanship is rare."

Xiang Bo watched Xiang Zhuang's sword dance, and wanted to take the opportunity to assassinate Pei Gong, so he got up with his sword and said, "It's not fun for you to dance alone. I'll dance with you."

The two of them interacted, and whenever Xiang Zhuang approached Pei Gong, Xiang Bo would block him with his body, so that he could not catch him.Seeing that Xiang Bo was protecting him, Liu Bang relaxed a little.

At this moment, Fan Kuai pushed aside the warriors guarding the gate and rushed in. He walked straight behind Xiang Yu and stopped, also holding a sword in his hand.What he meant, as long as you dare to attack Peigong, I will kill Xiang Yu immediately.

When Xiang Yu saw Fan Kuai, he looked majestic and majestic, and immediately fell in love with him, and praised: "What a strong man, give him a big glass of wine and a raw pork leg."

Fan Kuai drank it all in one gulp, put the meat on the shield, and cut off large pieces with his sword to eat.

Xiang Yu asked again: "Can a strong man still drink?"

Fan Kuai said: "I am not afraid of death, what can I not drink with a glass of wine! What I am angry about is that the Qin State has harmed the world. The king of Chu and the generals agreed that whoever takes Xianyang first will be king on the spot. Now Peigong takes Xianyang first. , not only did you not become a king, but you were also criticized. Peigong dedicates Xianyang to you, and you not only don’t thank him, but also make things difficult for Peigong. Isn’t this going to take the road of Qin’s subjugation?”

Xiang Yu said: "The strong man misunderstood, I am not that kind of person. I am talking about the old days with Pei Gong. How can there be such a thing as you said."

"That's all right, I don't think the general will do that villain's thing." Fan Kui said.

Talking along the way, Xiang Yu has been filled with ecstasy soup by Liu Bang's master, completely dispelling the idea of ​​killing Liu Bang.Without his words, Fan Zeng, Xiang Zhuang and the swordsmen behind the scenes would not dare to act rashly even if they wanted to kill Liu.Xiang Zhuang saw Fan Kuai staring at Xiang Yu closely with his sword, and was also afraid that his master would make a mistake, so he danced the sword for a while and it was over.

The atmosphere gradually eased down.Pei Gong said: "I'll go out and relieve my hand." Calling Fan Kui, he went out, took the opportunity to take a small road and returned to Bashang, leaving a pair of jade biscuits for Xiang Yu and a jade bucket for Fan Zeng.

Fan Zeng got the jade bucket, beat his hands and feet, and cursed bitterly: "I can't plan big things with you bunch of foolish boys! In the future, it will be Liu Bang who will compete with the general for the world!"

When Xiang Yu heard that Liu Bang had left, he laughed and said, "Today he was frightened."

Later, Xiang Yu became the Overlord of Western Chu. Although he was not at ease with Liu Bang, he was named King of Han.He can't forget the friendship he once had with Liu Bang.

(End of this chapter)