Han Dang is stronger

Chapter 309 Embarrassing Zhang Liang
When the Han army crossed the Yellow River with Long Qie, Fu Kuan, and Gongsuntong, Xiang Kang made some adjustments to the deployment of the Han army, but let the new Guanzhong army led by Fu Kuan and Gongsun Tong enter Guangwu. Let Long Qie lead his troops, Ma Xijin, to station in the small town of Chenggao to protect the main force of the Han army and the road to the rear. It also allows Long Qie's troops to reinforce Gou's at any time to prevent threats from the flanks.

On the same day, the Western Chu Army also made adjustments. General Gong Ao of the Western Chu Army led [-] troops back to Daliang, preparing to march south from Daliang into the hinterland of Yingchuan, and join forces with Liu Laosan's army to attack Xiang Kang who helped the tyrant. Shen Yang, a traitor to princes and kings.At the same time, the Western Chu army slowed down their preparations for attacking fortified weapons, instead vigorously fortified their camps, stepped up their efforts to mobilize food and grass from Dongjun and Dangjun to the front line, and began to prepare for a long-term confrontation with the Han army on the border battlefield.

Both sides have mobilized their troops to make deployment adjustments. Of course, the fine scouts of the Chu and Han armies did not dare to be negligent. The military decision-making layer scouts the latest deployment of the enemy.

It turned out to be a coincidence that when the scouts of the Western Chu Army ventured to investigate the stationing of Longqie of the Han Army on the banks of the Sishui River, they accidentally discovered an unexpected situation. Going west, on top of those carriages, there was a flag clearly belonging to another army.

"What kind of flag is that? Why have I never seen it before? Find a way to find out."

The flags of unknown origin quickly attracted the attention of Xizuo, the scout of the Western Chu Army. Out of duty, Xizuo of the Western Chu Army disguised as ordinary people quickly became active, trying every means to find out the origins of those military flags and those carriages. However, the Han army not only did not conceal this matter, but also let the soldiers and the civilians who accompanied the army publicize it. Therefore, the Western Chu army quickly heard a shocking news from the civilians who helped the Han soldiers to carry the grain and military supplies—— ——Those floats with strange military flags on them were actually envoys sent by Linjiang Wang Yingbo to contact the Han army. At the same time, Yingbo has followed Shen Yang's example and abandoned Chu to Han, and is about to send troops to help the Han army attack Chu Jun!

Of course, the scouts and agents of the Western Chu Army did not dare to conceal such important news, so they quickly memorized the color and style of the flag, and reported the situation to the main army that night.Xiang Yu was shocked when he heard the news, and hurriedly checked the status of the flag with military officials. After learning that the flag was exactly the same as the current flag of the Yingbu Army, Xiang Yu couldn't help but was even more surprised, and blurted out: "Could it be that the Yingbu people also betrayed the flag?" the king?"

Not to mention, although Xiang Kang is notoriously shameless in playing tricks, considering that Yingbo has been separated from the Western Chu Army for more than half a year, and he is thousands of miles away, he does not know his latest situation. Shen Yang’s lesson from the past, even old man Fan, Cao Jiu, Kuai Che and others were inevitably skeptical about it. Even if they repeatedly reminded Xiang Yu to be careful that this was Xiang Kang’s shameless trick, no one dared to speak out and guarantee it. Yingbo will never betray Xiang Yu.

Worried, Xiang Yu also thought of Zhang Liang who was sure to know the specific situation, so he called Xiang Bo to the side alone and asked him about his contact with Zhang Liang. I tried my best, but Zhang Zifang has always been in the camp of the traitors, living in a secluded place, and there is no way to get in touch with him, and the ministers are afraid of leaking the news, which will harm Brother Zifang, so they dare not take risks, so until now there is no way to contact him. "

"Trash!" If he hadn't considered that Uncle Xiang was his own uncle, Xiang Yu would have almost scolded this swear word. After restraining the impulse forcibly, Xiang Yu ordered: "Hurry up, no matter what method you use, do it as soon as possible." Get in touch with Zhang Liang, so that I can know every move of the traitor Xiang Kang."

Of course, the matter would not end. In the morning of the next day, the scouts of the Western Chu Army suddenly ran to Xiang Yu and reported that Xiang Kang sent an envoy to contact the Western Chu Army by car, requesting a direct meeting with Xiang Yu, and ending the project through negotiation. war between brothers.Xiang Yu sneered and planned to disappear, but Uncle Xiang had an idea, and hurriedly said: "My lord, since you are here, why don't you meet me, so that you can see what kind of tricks that little bastard Xiang Kang wants to play? We can take this opportunity to let our people get in touch with Zhang Zifang."

Xiang Yu thought about it, so it was rare for him to let go of his figure, and led a few confidants to meet the envoy sent by Xiang Kang in person. The envoy of the Han army also spoke directly. Kang asked himself to come to see Xiang Yu, hoping to conclude a peace treaty with Xiang Yu, and asked Xiang Yu to agree to return Xiang Kang's family members, and allow the family members of the Han army to leave Chu State freely. country.

After all, the envoy of the Han army presented Xiang Kang's autographed letter to Xiang Yu. Xiang Yu took it with a sneer and saw that Xiang Kang was talking about brotherly love to him in the letter, so he tried his best to persuade him to stop fighting with him Make peace, turn hostility into friendship, and accept his truce conditions.In addition, Xiang Kang also put forward an additional condition, that is, he hoped that Xiang Yu would recognize Shen Yang and Yingbo as the slave states of Han, and not pursue their choice of abandoning Chu and returning to Han. In exchange, Xiang Kang promised not to attack Han again. The servant state of Western Chu, which recognizes the vassal relationship of other princes to Western Chu.

Seeing this, Xiang Yu couldn't help asking in surprise, "Has Yingbo defected to Han?"

"Your Majesty still doesn't know?" The envoy of the Han army asked back in surprise, "You haven't received the news that Linjiang King has changed his flag and returned to Han?"

Xiang Yu's face became gloomy, and he ordered after a while: "Go down and rest for a while, and I will give you an answer after discussing with everyone for a while."

The envoy of the Han army sang Nuo and hurriedly left with Xiang Yu's guards. Xiang Yu then handed Xiang Kang's letter to everyone to read. After reading Xiang Kang's letter carefully, Old Man Fan quickly said: "Your Majesty, the two There are two possibilities. One is that the traitor Xiang Kang used the name of seeking peace, and used tricks to divide us, trying to make us suspicious of King Linjiang, so that he can take advantage of it. Second, Xiang Kang's son wants us to retreat in the face of difficulties. , forcing us to exchange his wife and son, and to recognize him as King of Han."

"Maybe it's bigger?" Xiang Yu asked.

"It should be the first one that might be bigger." Old man Fan replied, "However, the second possibility cannot be ruled out, because with the current strength of Xiang Kang's rebel, there is no chance of winning in front of us. Take it, first use the peace treaty in exchange for us to retreat, wait until he has raised enough strength, and then turn against us and start a war."

After finishing speaking, old man Fan said again: "The best way is to ignore Xiang Kang's rebel's appeal for peace, wait patiently for the accurate news from King Linjiang, and then make a decision before it's too late."

"Father Ya, I'm afraid you can't do nothing about it?" Cao Jiu refuted Old Man Fan once in a while, saying, "The King of Nanyang's army was ordered to garrison Ye County, and it is very likely that they have already fought against the army of Shenyang rebels. If Yingbo really turned against him and sent troops, how would the king of Nanyang defend him? If the king of Nanyang made another mistake, not only would Xiangkang’s traitor have no worries on the southern front, but our flanks would be in danger.”

Not sure what Yingbo's position is now, who is thousands of miles away, and old man Fan dare not deny this possibility, so he can only keep his mouth shut.But Xiang Bo figured out a way, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, how about this? Didn't our secret work discover that Ying Bupifu sent envoys to the Han bandit camp to contact Xiang Kang's traitor? In this case, why don't we pretend to agree with Xiang Kang?" Kang rebellious negotiating, send envoys to the camp of the Han rebels, and Xiang Kang rebels Xu and Wei Snake, take the opportunity to inquire about the news?"

After finishing speaking, Uncle Xiang also hurriedly stepped forward, leaned into Xiang Yu's ear and said: "We will send an envoy to contact the traitor Xiang Kang, and the virtuous brother Zifang will definitely accompany him to meet him. At that time, our envoy only needs to contact him. , Not only can Yingbo’s situation be cleared up immediately, but you can also take the opportunity to find out other conditions of the Han bandit army, so that Brother Zifang can report to us the military situation of Xiang Kang’s traitor at any time.”

As soon as Xiang Yu nodded, he immediately decided to send envoys to accompany the envoys of the Han army to meet Xiang Kang. He pretended to start a truce negotiation with Xiang Kang, but in fact took the opportunity to spy on the real situation of the Han army. Good to get in touch.Although Old Man Fan, Kuai Che and others raised objections, worrying that this would give the cunning Xiang Kang an opportunity, Xiang Yu didn't listen at all.Old Man Fan had no choice but to change his mind and recommend Han Sheng, Xiang Yu's counselor, as his envoy. After Xiang Yu agreed, Old Man Fan secretly told Han Sheng to be careful and not to be confused by the illusion arranged by Xiang Kang. Han Sheng agreed with a smile.

Needless to say, when Han Sheng, the envoy of the Western Chu Army, came to the Guangwu Camp of the Han Army, he naturally received the warmest hospitality from Xiang Kang. Tailao entertained Han Sheng with a big banquet, and held Han Sheng's hand very affectionately. He repeatedly asked Han Sheng to help him with good words in front of Xiang Yu, and tried his best to make this negotiation a success.

Xiang Kang began to introduce his civil and military confidantes to Han Sheng only after the feast of cooking pigs, cattle and sheep began. Han Sheng, who still knows etiquette, did not become arrogant because of Xiang Kang's deliberate treatment of him. , They are very respectful to Chen Ping, Tang Bing, Wu Shi and others.And when Xiang Kang introduced Zhang Liang to Han Sheng, Han Sheng mentioned Uncle Xiang on purpose, and said with a smile: "It turns out that it is Mr. Zifang who was often mentioned by Master Xiang Bo in Western Chu. Mr. assassinated Qin in Bolangsha." The emperor is famous all over the world, and the foreign ministers are really lucky to see you today."

"Don't dare, Mister has given you too much credit." Zhang Liang smiled modestly, but his heart was just taken aback, and he thought to himself: "Why did this Zhu Zi mention Brother Uncle? Is it on purpose? Or is it unintentional?"

While Zhang Liang was vigilant, Xiang Kang had already introduced another guest to Han Sheng, pointing to a man dressed as a scribe present and said to Han Sheng: "Doctor Han, this is also my king's guest, from Linjiang Wang Yingbu's tent." Zhongjuan Fuyue, you know each other."

"The King of Linjiang's Zhongjuan?"

Han Sheng was taken aback. He never expected that Xiang Kang would invite Yingbo's envoy to meet him directly. Yingbo's envoy Fu Yue spoke with an authentic Nanjun accent, and looked as embarrassed as if he was a thief and was lost by the owner. After catching one, he said in a panic: "King of Han, haven't we agreed? Don't announce our king's decision for now..."

"There is no need for that." Xiang Kang interrupted Fu Yue with a smile, and said: "The king of Linjiang is determined to abandon Chu and return to Han, and join this king's camp. My brother, the king of Xichu, will know sooner or later. Instead of hiding it, it is better to hide it." Let my brother's messenger know now."

After saying that, Xiang Kang laughed again: "Fu Zhongjuan, it's your fault. This king personally introduces my brother Xichu's envoy to you. Why don't you greet him?"

Fu Yue had no choice but to agree submissively. He bit the bullet and saluted Han Sheng politely. Han Sheng smiled and flirted with him, but was puzzled in his heart. Xiang Kang, who was next to him, smiled when he saw it, and quickly introduced other Han students to Han Sheng. Jun Wenwu, aside from this topic, Han Sheng was in a state of confusion. He kept peeking at the expression of Yingbu envoy Fu Yue, and thought to himself, "Could it be true? Otherwise, if this is Xiang Kang's traitor sent someone Pretend, isn't he afraid of completely angering Yingbo and making Yingbo stand on our side more firmly?"

The matter was not over yet. After the banquet started, Han Sheng, who left a mark in the history books, kept in mind Old Man Fan's instructions, and quickly forced himself to calm down. While having a drink with Xiang Kang and others, he carefully watched Zhang Liang's every move. As soon as he moved, he looked for an opportunity to have a private conversation with Zhang Liang.Then the hard work paid off, when the wine was half drunk, Zhang Liang, who was notoriously weak, was really overwhelmed with alcohol, so he found an excuse to go out of the tent to hide from the alcohol, Han Sheng hurriedly also used the excuse to go to the toilet, and temporarily left the tent.

The conscience of heaven and earth, this time Xiang Kang really didn't consider that Xiang Yu and Xiang Bo would suddenly decide to use Zhang Liang's fuzi. At the same time, it was also an eye-opener for Han Sheng. , and happened to see Zhang Liang who was walking outside the tent, Han Sheng was overjoyed, hurriedly walked to Zhang Liang's side, smiled and saluted and said, "Mr. Zifang, why don't you go back to the tent to drink?"

"I'm too strong to drink, so hide away from the wine." Zhang Liang replied truthfully with a smile.

"It's just right." Han Sheng hit the snake with the stick, and immediately said: "I have always been a little drunk. I am afraid that I will be drunk by the King of Han when I go back. I also want to take a walk with Mr. Zifang to avoid drinking. I wonder if it is possible?"

After finishing speaking, Han Sheng, who turned his back to Xiang Kang's guard, blinked at Zhang Liang...

Without Han Sheng's hints, Zhang Liang understood what he meant, and was about to refuse, but when the words came to his lips, Zhang Liang suddenly remembered a big event, and secretly said: "Oops! Why did I forget, come on!" In order to anger Xiang Yu, the King of Han had him impulsively kill Emperor Chu Yi, the leader of the world. He faked my reputation and secretly informed Xiang Bo and Xiang Yu on the pretext that I was afraid that Xiang Yu would kill our King of Han? Now if I refuse Contact Uncle Xiang, they will definitely kill my King Han to vent their anger when they are furious!"

Zhang Liang's lips began to tremble, because Zhang Liang knew that the life and death of Han Cheng, whom he loyally followed, was already in his own mind!If he helped Xiang Kang to deceive Xiang Yu, then after the truth came out, Han Cheng, who had been sent to be imprisoned in Pengcheng by Liu Laosan, would definitely be killed immediately!And if I want to save Han Cheng's life, there is only one way, to tell Xiang Yu's emissary Han Sheng the truth, and betray Xiang Kang to serve as an internal response to the Western Chu Army!

Zhang Liang is not an indecisive person, but at this critical moment that concerns Han Cheng's life, Zhang Liang is completely at a loss, not knowing how to make a decision...

Finally, after the banquet, Xiang Kang received a secret report from Chen Ping, knowing that Zhang Liang had talked with Xiang Yu's envoy alone for a while. After being stunned, Xiang Kang immediately remembered that he had used Zhang Liang's reputation to trick Xiang Bo. He guessed what Zhang Liang and Xiang Yu's emissary had said alone, and subconsciously wanted to call Zhang Liang for questioning.But when the words came to his lips, Xiang Kang sighed again, dismissed the idea, and said to himself: "Let Mr. Zifang decide for himself."

Before the words were finished, the news of Zhang Liang asking to see him came from outside the tent, Xiang Kang hurriedly ordered to summon him, Zhang Liang also walked slowly into the tent, bowed solemnly in front of Xiang Kang, cupped his hands and said: "Forgive me, the King of Han!" , The foreign minister made a selfish decision not long ago, and I am ashamed of your kindness to the foreign minister, no matter how the King of Han punishes him, the foreign minister will never complain."

"Mr. Zifang, don't need to say anything." With tears in his eyes, Xiang Kang held Zhang Liang's hands and said, "I'm sorry for you, but I used your reputation to trick the enemy without authorization, and forced you into a desperate situation. So no matter how you decide, I will never blame you."

Zhang Liang smiled bitterly, and then told Xiang Kang the content of the secret conversation he had just had with the envoy Xiang Yu, and frankly admitted that he had given an ambiguous answer to Han Sheng, neither completely betraying Xiang Kang, nor letting Han Cheng continue to stay But correspondingly, it also made Zhang Liang himself further into the quagmire. In the future, there must be a day when he decides whether to betray Xiang Kang for Han Cheng.

"...The foreign minister told Xiang Yu's envoy that I don't know the situation of Linjiang King abandoning Chu to Han. Whether the Linjiang King's envoy in the Chinese army's tent is real or not, the foreign minister does not know now."

After hearing Zhang Liang's answer, Xiang Kang sighed softly again, patted Zhang Liang's and said, "Mr. It's up to God."

(End of this chapter)