Zi Zhi Tong Jian

Chapter 13 The Han Dynasty: The Banquet of the Hongmen (1)
[Original text]

The First Year of Emperor Gao, Emperor Taizu of the Han Dynasty
In winter, in the tenth month, Pei Gong came to Bashang.Prince Qin's infant car and white horse were tied around his neck to form a group, sealed with the emperor's seal, talisman, and festival, and descended to the side of the road.The generals may say that King Qin was killed.Pei Gong said: "King Shihuai sent me to be tolerant. Moreover, the man has already surrendered, so it is not good to kill him." It is an official.

Pei Gong entered Xianyang from the west, and all the generals fought for the share of the gold and silk property.Xiao Hedu first entered and collected the pictures and records of the prime minister's mansion of Qin Dynasty, so that Peigong could know the world's disadvantages, household registration, strength and weakness.Pei Gong saw the palaces, curtains, dogs and horses, heavy treasures, and thousands of women in Qin, and he wanted to stay there.Fan Kuai remonstrated and said: "Pei Gong wants to have the world, and he will be a rich man? All these extravagant things are because of the death of Qin, so what is the use of Pei Gong! I hope that you will return to the overlord immediately and never stay in the palace!" Pei Gong refused to listen. .Zhang Liang said: "Qin has no way, that's why Peigong came here. The husband helps the world eliminate the remnants and thieves, and it is better to use plain as a capital. When he enters Qin today, he enjoys himself. This is the so-called 'helping the villain to abuse'. And loyal words are harmful to the ears and good for deeds." , the poison is bitter and good for the disease, may Pei Gong listen to Fan Kuai's words!" Pei Gong returned to the army.

【Translation】

The first year of Han Gaozu (206 BC)
In the tenth month of winter, Peigong Liu Bang led the rebel army to Bashang.Prince Qin, riding a plain chariot and driving a white horse, with a patterned ribbon tied around his neck, holding the sealed emperor's jade seal and talisman in his hand, knelt beside the Zhidao Pavilion and surrendered to Liu Bang.Some of the generals proposed to kill King Qin.But Liu Bang said: "The reason why King Huai sent me here was because he valued my tolerance. Now that he has surrendered, it would be very unlucky to do so." So he sent Prince Qin's baby was handed over to the officials in charge.

Liu Bang led his army to the west and entered Xianyang. All the generals rushed to the treasury where the gold and silk belongings of the Qin Dynasty were stored to share the spoils. Only Xiao He entered the palace first to find the geographical atlas, documents, household registration books and other files of the prime minister's mansion of the Qin Dynasty. Through this, Liu Bang was able to fully understand the world's mountains and rivers fortresses, the number of household registrations, and the distribution of financial strength.Liu Bang saw thousands of palaces, curtains, famous breeds of dogs and horses, precious treasures and court ladies of the Qin Dynasty, so he wanted to stay here and enjoy the happiness of life.Fan Kuai remonstrated: "Do you want to own the world, or do you just want to be a rich man? These extravagant and gorgeous items were the things that led to the demise of the Qin Dynasty. What do you want them for! I hope you can return as soon as possible. Ba Shang, don't stay in the palace!" Liu Bang didn't listen to his dissuasion.Therefore, Zhang Liang also persuaded: "The Qin Dynasty did not implement benevolent government, so you can come here. To eradicate violence and bring peace to the people of the world, it should be like wearing mourning clothes, and take comforting the people as the fundamental. Now you have just entered Qin State This is the so-called 'helping the evil to do evil'. Besides, good advice is good for deeds, and good medicine is good for the disease. I hope you can listen to Fan Kui's advice carefully!" Liu Bang then led his troops back to Bashang .

[Original text]

In November, Peigong learned that he called the elders and heroes of the counties, saying: "The elders have suffered from the harsh laws of Qin for a long time! I have made an appointment with the princes, and the first to enter the pass will be the king, and I will be the king of the pass. I made an agreement with the elders in three chapters: the murderer will die. , wounding people and stealing to pay for crimes. I have removed the Qin law, and all the officials and people are blocked as before. Wherever I came, I came to eliminate harm for my father and elders. It was not aggression, no fear! And I returned to the army and overlord, waiting for the princes When the time comes, it will be decided to restrain the ears." It is to send people and Qin officials to travel to counties, townships, and towns to tell them.Qin Min was overjoyed.Fight for cattle, sheep, wine and food to offer to the sergeants.Pei Gong refused to accept it again, saying: "there are so many grains in the warehouse, it is not lacking, and I don't want to waste the people." The people were happy again, lest Pei Gong would not be the king of Qin.

Or Peigong said: "Qin is ten times richer than the world, and the terrain is strong. I heard that Xiang Yu's name Zhang Han is the king of Yong, and the king of Guanzhong is here now. Peigong is afraid that this will not happen. You can urgently send troops to guard Hangu Pass, and there are no princes in the army. ;Leave a little soldiers in Guanzhong for self-benefit, stay away from them." Pei openly made his plan, and followed it.

That's all, Xiang Yu is very close, and the door is closed.Wen Peigong was furious and ordered Ying Bu and others to attack Hangu Pass.In December, Xiang Yu entered the theater.Cao Wushang, the left Sima of Peigong, told Xiang Yu, "Peigong wants to be the king of Guanzhong, and make his son and baby his prime minister, so that he can have all the treasures."Xiang Yu was furious, and he feasted on the soldiers, hoping to attack Pei Gong's army every day.At that time, Xiang Yu had 40 soldiers, numbering one million, in Hongmen of Xinfeng; Pei Gong had 20 soldiers, numbering [-], in Bashang.

Fan Zeng said that Xiang Yu said: "When Peigong lived in Shandong, he was greedy for money and lustful. Now that he has entered the customs, he has nothing to take from property and women have nothing to do with luck. This is not a small ambition. I make people look forward to him. They are all dragons and tigers. This Tianzi Qi is also. Do not lose when you strike quickly!"

【Translation】

In November, Liu Bang called together the elders and all the people of prestige in the counties, and said to them: "The fathers and folks have suffered from the severe torture and tyranny of the Qin Dynasty for a long time! I once made an appointment with the princes from all walks of life, and the person who first settled in Guanzhong will be the king. Therefore, I should be called king in Guanzhong. Now I have three chapters with my fathers and villagers: the murderer shall be put to death, the wounder and the thief shall be punished. In addition, all the laws and regulations of the Qin Dynasty have been abolished, and all the officials and the people are still like The same as before. The reason why I came here is to eliminate harm for my fathers and villagers, not to harm you, so please don’t be afraid! Besides, the reason why I lead the troops back to Bashang now is just to wait for everyone When the armies of the feudal lords arrive, they will jointly draw up a regulation to restrain everyone's behavior." So he sent people to patrol the counties, townships, and towns with the officials of the Qin Dynasty to explain the truth to the people.The people in Qin were overjoyed and rushed to reward Liu Bang's troops with cattle, sheep, wine and food.Liu Bang refused to accept it again, saying: "There is still a lot of grain in the warehouse, and it is not in short supply, so I don't want to make the people spend money." The people were even more happy after hearing this, for fear that Liu Bang would not be king in Qin.Some people persuaded Liu Bangdao: "The Guanzhong area is ten times richer than other places in the world, and the terrain is dangerous. I heard that Xiang Yu has made Zhang Han the king of Yong, and let him be the king in Guanzhong. Once he comes now, I'm afraid you won't be able to get this The place is here. You can quickly raise troops to guard Hangu Pass to prevent the advance of the princes' army, and gradually recruit the troops in Guanzhong to fill up your own strength to resist the attacks of the princes' army." Liu Bang agreed with this plan, so he followed the plan Row.

Not long after, Xiang Yu led his army to Hangu Pass, but the gate was closed tightly.Later, when he heard that Liu Bang had pacified Guanzhong, Xiang Yu couldn't help being furious, and sent Ying Bu and others to break through Hangu Pass.In December, Xiang Yu led the army to march to Xi.Liu Bang's left Sima Cao Wushang sent someone to tell Xiang Yu: "Pei Gong intends to become king in Guanzhong, and with Prince Qin Ying as his minister, there are all kinds of rare treasures." He wanted to get Xiang Yu's reward based on this.Xiang Yu was furious after hearing this, so he let the soldiers have a full meal, and planned to attack Liu Bang's army the next day.At that time, Xiang Yu had 40 troops, known as an army of one million, stationed at Hongmen in Xinfeng County; while Liu Bang had only 20 troops, known as [-], stationed in Bashang.Fan Zeng persuaded Xiang Yu: "When Liu Bang lived in the east of Xiaoshan Mountain, he was greedy for money and sex. Now he is stationed in Guanzhong, but he has neither searched for property nor favored women. It seems that his ambition is not small! I have had people inspect it The clouds on his side all show the shape of a dragon and tiger, and the colorful clouds appear, these are all the aura of the emperor! We should attack him quickly, don't miss the good opportunity!"

[Original text]

Chuzuo Yin Xiang Bo, Xiang Yu Ji's father, was good at Zhang Liang, and he was the Pei Gong army who galloped at night. He had privately seen Zhang Liang and told him what to do. He wanted to call and go with him, saying: "Don't die!" Zhang Liang said. : "The minister sent Peigong off for the king of Han. Peigong is in a hurry now, and his death is unjust, so he must speak." Liang Nai entered and told Peigong.Pei Gong was shocked.Liang said, "Is it true that your soldiers are enough to be Xiang Yu?" Pei Gong said silently, "It's not as good as that. What can I do?" Zhang Liang said, "Please go and call Xiang Bo, and tell Pei Gong that he dare not betray you." Pei Gong said "Is there a relationship between Jun'an and Xiang Bo?" Zhang Liang said: "Qin Shi traveled with my ministers, tried to kill people, and my ministers lived them. The matter is urgent now, so I am fortunate to come to sue you." Pei Gong said: "Which one is related to the king? " Liang said: "Longer than the minister." Pei Gong said: "Your call in for me, I have a brother."

When Zhang Liang came out, he insisted on Xiang Bo; Xiang Bo went to see Pei Gong immediately.Peigong served wine as a birthday, about marriage, and said: "When I entered the customs, I dared not come close in autumn. I am an official, and I sealed the treasury and waited for the general. Therefore, I sent the guards to prepare for the entry and exit of other thieves and emergencies. Yes. Watching the general arrive day and night, how dare you go against him! May Bo Ju say that your ministers will not dare to be more virtuous." Xiang Bo promised, saying to Pei Gong: "You must come to thank yourself every day." Pei Gong said: "Promise." So Xiang Bo went back to the army at night, and reported to Xiang Yu with Pei Gong's words, because he said: "If Pei Gong doesn't break through the pass first, how dare you enter! Today, people have great achievements and attack them. It is unrighteous. It is better to be kind. It." Xiang Yu promised.

【Translation】

Xiang Bo, Zuo Yin of Chu State, was Xiang Yu's uncle. He had always been on good terms with Zhang Liang, so he galloped overnight to Liu Bang's army, met Zhang Liang in private, and told Zhang Liang everything in detail, hoping that Zhang Liang would be with him. Leaving together, he said: "Don't die with Liu Bang!" Zhang Liang said: "I escorted Pei Gong for King Han, and now Pei Gong is in trouble, but I run away alone. Don't tell him." So Zhang Liang went in and told Liu Bang everything Xiang Bo had said.Liu Bang was very surprised.Zhang Liang said: "Do you think your strength is enough to resist Xiang Yu?" Liu Bang was silent for a while and said: "It is indeed not as good as him. What should I do?" Zhang Liang said: "Please let me tell Xiang Yu, Said that you would never dare to rebel against Xiang Yu." Liu Bang asked, "How did you become an old friend with Uncle Xiang?" Zhang Liang replied, "During the Qin Dynasty, Uncle Xiang and I had contacts, and he once killed Man, I saved him. The matter is urgent now, so thanks to him coming to tell me." Liu Bang asked: "Who is older between you and him?" Zhang Liang said: "He is older than me." Liu Bang then said: " Call him in for me, and I will treat him as a brother."

Zhang Liang then came out and insisted on inviting Xiang Bo to enter; Xiang Bo then went in to meet Liu Bang.I saw Liu Bang toast Xiang Bo with a wine glass in his hand, and made an appointment with him to marry his sons and daughters, saying: "I am stationed in Guanzhong, and I dare not even touch anything as small as a hair. I just register the officials and people, seal the treasury, and wait for it." The arrival of General Xiang Yu. The reason why he sent generals to guard Hangu Pass is to prevent other thieves from coming in and out and unexpected encounters. I have been looking forward to the arrival of General Xiang Yu day and night, how dare I rebel! I hope you can put me away Tell General Xiang about the situation of ungratefulness in detail." Xiang Bo agreed, and he said to Liu Bang: "You must come to apologize to King Xiang in person tomorrow." Liu Bang said: "Okay." So Xiang Bo He rushed back to the station overnight, and when he arrived at the barracks, he reported Liu Bang's words to Xiang Yu, and took the opportunity to say: "If Liu Bang hadn't conquered Guanzhong first, how would you dare to come in! Now that he has made great achievements, he still wants to go to the army." Sending troops to attack someone is an unrighteous act. It is better to treat him kindly because of it." Xiang Yu agreed.

[Original text]

Every day, Duke Pei came to see Xiang Yu's Hongmen from more than a hundred riders. He thanked him and said: "The minister and the general will attack Qin with all their strength. The general will fight in Hebei, and the minister will fight in Henan. Unexpectedly, you can enter the pass and defeat Qin first, and you will see the general here again." Now there is a villain's words, which will cause a gap between the general and his ministers." Xiang Yu said: "This Pei Gong Zuo Sima Cao said it without hurt, otherwise, why did he come here!" Xiang Yu stayed with Pei Gong to drink.Fan Zeng counted Xiang Yu, and three of them held up the jade rings he wore to show them.Xiang Yu silently responded.Fan Zengqi went out and summoned Xiang Zhuang, saying: "The king can't bear it. If you enter the front to live, and when your life is over, please dance with your sword. Because you hit Peigong sitting on the seat, kill him. Otherwise, if you belong to him, you will be captured. !" Zhuang Ze entered for his birthday, and when he passed, he said: "There is no joy in the army, please dance with your sword." Xiang Yu said: "Promise." Xiang Zhuang drew his sword and danced.Xiang Bo also drew his sword and danced, often covering Pei Gong with his body and wings, so that Zhuang could not strike.

So Zhang Liang went to the military gate to meet Fan Kuai.Kuai said: "What's going on today?" Liang said: "Today Xiangzhuang draws his sword and dances, and his intention is always in Pei Gong." The sword embraces the shield.The guards at the military gate wanted to stop, but Fan Kuai slammed his shield at him, causing the guards to fall to the ground.Then he entered, put on the curtain and stood up, staring at Xiang Yu with anger, pointing his hair up, and his eyes were completely cracked.Xiang Yu pressed his sword and squatted, saying: "What is the guest?" Zhang Liang said: "Pei Gong's participation in Fan Kuai is also." Xiang Yu said: "Strong man! Give me wine!" Then fight with wine.Kuai thanked him, got up, stood up and drank it.Xiang Yu said: "Give me pig shoulders!"Fan Kuai laid his shield on the ground, put the pig on his shoulders, drew his sword, cut and ate it.Xiang Yu said, "Can a strong man drink again?" Fan Kuai said, "Your minister will die and you will not avoid it. Drinking wine is enough to say goodbye! Husband and Qin have the heart of tigers and wolves. Killing people is like being impossible, and punishing people is like being feared. The whole world rebelled against him. King Huai made an appointment with the generals, saying: "The one who first breaks Qin and enters Xianyang will be the king." Now Peigong first breaks Qin and enters Xianyang. He dares not approach him with a single hair, so he returns to the army to overlord him and wait for the general. He has worked so hard and achieved so much. There is a reward of a title, but you listen to what people say, and if you want to punish those who have made meritorious deeds, this is the successor of the Qin Dynasty, and you will not take it if you steal it as a general!" Xiang Yu did not respond, and said: "Sit!" Fan Kui sat down.

【Translation】

Early the next morning, Liu Bang led more than a hundred entourages to Hongmen to meet Xiang Yu, and apologized face to face: "I and you, the general, joined forces to fight against Qin. You fought in the north of the Yellow River, and I fought in the south of the Yellow River. Thinking that I could first enter Guanzhong and break the Qin Dynasty, I would be able to meet you again, General. Now there is a villain bewitching the public, which has created a gap between you and me, General." Xiang Yu said: "This is your left hand. Sima Cao Wushang spread rumors, otherwise, why would I do this!" Xiang Yu then asked Liu Bang to drink with him.Fan Zeng winked at Xiang Yu many times, and raised the jade ring he was wearing three times to hint, but Xiang Yu remained silent and did not respond.Fan Zeng had no choice but to get up and go out to greet Xiang Zhuang, and said to him, "King Xiang is kind and soft-hearted. Why don't you go in and give Liu Bang a toast? After the toast is over, ask to perform swordsmanship for Liu Bang, and then take advantage of the momentum to attack Liu Bang who is sitting on the table." , kill him. Otherwise, all of you will become his prisoners in the future!" Xiang Zhuang then went inside to toast Liu Bang, and after the toast, Xiang Zhuang said: "There is nothing good for entertainment in the barracks, please allow me to come here for you now." Let's dance with your sword." Xiang Yu said, "Okay." Then Xiang Zhuang drew his sword and danced.When Xiang Bo saw this, he also got up and danced with his sword, and often used his body to cover Liu Bang, so that Xiang Zhuang could not assassinate Liu Bang.

(End of this chapter)