Competing

Chapter 166
Liu Bang's expectations were right, and Xiang Yu was indeed proud of himself.

Julu became famous all over the world in the first battle. First, he defeated Wang Li's 20 elite. The princes of the six countries walked forward on their knees, and no one dared to look up.Then he became the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces of the princes of the six countries, unparalleled in the world.

Immediately afterwards, he broke through the Zhangshui defense line in one fell swoop, forcing Zhang Han to lead an army of 20 to surrender.The demise of the Qin State is inevitable, and the future hegemony of the world must be Xiang Yu.

Successive victories have gradually increased Xiang Yu's self-confidence and power, and he has the potential to look down on the world, and it is even more natural to be proud of the spring breeze.The princes of the six countries obeyed even more, competing to curry favor with each other.

After the surrender of Yin Ruins in Zhang Han, Xiang Yu took his army and set off with the princes of the six countries to cross the Yellow River and prepare to march west.As soon as he entered the land of Wei, King Bao of Wei hurriedly flattered him, and invited the army to the capital Liang to rest, and even invited Xiang Yu and other generals to live in the palace of King Wei.

According to Fan Zeng's intention, he wanted Xiang Yu to set off sooner and enter Guanzhong Xianyang earlier.But Xiang Yu didn't take it seriously, thinking that the world was almost in his hands, and it didn't matter even if Liu Bang entered Xianyang.It happened that Julu was exhausted after the battle, so he agreed to take a temporary rest in Daliang.

Daliang, the capital of Wei State during the Warring States Period, is located in the northwest of Kaifeng City, Henan Province.In the 31st year of King Huihui of Wei, the capital of Wei was moved from Anyi to this place.The city is located in the south of the big river, because the surrounding terrain is flat and there is no danger to defend.Therefore, it was decided to establish the capital at this time, and King Hui of Wei ordered to dig a gap to divert the water of the big river from Xingyang to the southeast, enter the Ying River and then connect to the Huaisi area.

The gap added a guarantee to Daliang's security. It also formed a convenient transportation network because it connected the Yellow River, Jishui River, Yinghe River, and Huaihe River.

Everything has advantages and disadvantages. While the gap brings prosperity to Daliang, it also brings danger.In the 22nd year of Qin Wangzheng, Qin general Wang Ben led an army to attack Wei, surrounded Daliang with soldiers, and dug water from the Yellow River and the chasm to irrigate the beam.

The city was broken and the army was defeated, and King Wei had no choice but to surrender to Qin!Daliang has been silent for a long time.Back then when the flood flooded the city, the Daliang was dilapidated. Brothers Wei Jiu and Wei Bao ascended the throne and spent most of their time leading troops to fight outside. The Daliang City was only repaired briefly.

At this time, riding a horse and walking outside Daliang City, looking at the wide chasm and water flow, Yin Xu couldn't help admiring the wisdom and ability of the ancient people.In this era, without modern machinery, it is not easy to build such a canal completely relying on manpower.

Looking up, the city of Daliang is obviously a little dilapidated, and the traces of the flood can still be seen.This ancient city was obviously a bit depressed, but Wei Bao was full of confidence, thinking that as long as the war to destroy Qin was over, Daliang would soon be able to restore its former prosperity by relying on the convenient water transportation in the gap.

Yin Xu listened to it, smiled and said nothing, the word gap was too deep in his memory.The four big characters "Chu River Han Jie" on Chinese chess in later generations are well known.Among them, the Chu River refers to the gap.

In the later period of the Chu-Han War, the Chu-Han two countries negotiated peace widely, and the gap was the boundary.A place where military strategists must contend at the front line of the battle between the two armies, the flames of war are naturally indispensable, so how can we talk about restoring prosperity?Of course, these are all later!

On the night of entering Daliang City, Wei Wangbao warmly invited Xiang Yu and other generals, as well as princes from various countries, to have a feast in Wei Palace.

The content of the banquet was the same as that in Zhao Guoru before, and the euphemistic name was to welcome the general and celebrate the great victory of Julu.The banquet was just some meat and drink, at worst there would be some singing and dancing performances, and what was indispensable was a lot of words of congratulations. The flattery and flattery of Xiang Yu had reached the point where it could not be added.

Yin Xu was naturally also invited. In this battle of Julu, he first disturbed the grain road, then surrendered to Sujiao, and then made a surprise attack to seize Sanhujin.Moreover, there are [-] more elite soldiers under his command, and his status has also been greatly improved.

Naturally, the polite words of congratulations to General Yin were also indispensable, and Yin Xu didn't like these at all.And if these words are too much, it will only make other generals jealous, and make Xiang Yu and Fan Zeng jealous.General Yin, who wanted to keep a low profile, was really helpless, so he had to smile wryly and leave the table temporarily under the pretext of changing clothes.

Time passed quickly, and it was still July when Zhang Han surrendered at the Yin Ruins, and the army set off after a long period of consolidation.There were many delays along the journey, and it was very slow. It was already late autumn when we arrived in Daliang.

It was a cool autumn night, but the air was extraordinarily fresh. Yin Xu came out of the banquet hall and breathed out a lot of depression in his heart, feeling refreshed.This feeling is very wonderful, Yin Xu walked in the palace of Wei State with some ecstasy.

In the Battle of Julu, Yin Xu was the only big winner next to Xiang Yu, and it can be said that he gained both fame and fortune.What will the future hold?He began to think about this question when he crossed the Zhang River with Lu Chen.I know how suspicious Xiang Yu and Fan Zeng are of themselves.He even wanted to borrow a knife to kill someone, but he was so lucky!
Survived several catastrophes, but became stronger and stronger.But the more this is the case, Fan Zeng will not die, but will intensify, and there will be many open and hidden arrows in the future.

Yin Xu's heart is like a mirror, and it will be a matter of time before he breaks with Xiang Yu!
Liu Bang was already approaching Wuguan, and Yin Xu boldly predicted that Liu Peigong, especially his generals, would not be able to resist entering Guanzhong.In this case, the classic of the Hongmen Banquet will be staged as scheduled, and Xiang Yu will be entrusted to the princes next!

Back then, when Yin Xu went to Kuaiji with Ying Bu and Wu Chen, he was fighting against Qin with Xiang Liang, instead of defecting to become his retainer of Xiang's family.

The basis for enfeoffing the princes is the size of their military exploits. Yin Xu is sure that with his outstanding military exploits today, the princes and kings must have their own share.Xiang Yu didn't dare to risk the disgrace of the world, even if he hated Liu Bang to the bone, it is the best proof that he was named King of Han.

The big deal is that the fief is relatively small or relatively remote.But Yin Xu remembers that in history, Yingbu was awarded the title of King of Jiujiang, and Wu Rui was awarded the title of King of Hengshan, so what about himself?Only at that time, if you own your own territory, you will have the capital to grow and compete with Xiang Yu and Liu Bang!

Yin Xu couldn't help but feel a little emotional. At the beginning of crossing, he was just a small helper in Xiangxi Town. Now he has become a famous general in the world, and he will soon become a king of cracking soil and a vassal of widows!Who can predict the changes in the world?
Thinking of Xiangxi Town, Yin Xu would always think of Yuniang involuntarily. It has been several years, and there has been no news of Yuniang.Thinking of this, Yin Xu couldn't help feeling a little heartbroken, even if he heard a little bit of news from Yuniang, or just met her, it would be great!
Perhaps the sincerity touched the heavens, and a moment later, the corridor in the distance was brightly lit, and a pretty lady walked slowly.

Yin Xu's heart feels like being hit by a hammer, isn't that delicate face and agile and graceful figure the same as Yuniang who misses day and night?
"Yu Niang!" Yin Xu was so excited that it took him a long time to squeeze out two words, and his voice was not very loud.

The beauty under the corridor heard the shout, stopped for a while and looked back, but did not see General Yin in the shadows, turned and continued to walk forward.

When Yin Xu realized it, the beauty's back had disappeared!Is it really Yu Niang?Or is it a hallucination that I think about day and night?General Yin rubbed his eyes, not convinced, and immediately stepped up to catch up, wanting to find out.

After rushing through the corridor, a palace gate appeared in sight, but General Yin's way was blocked.

A few guards blocked the way and shouted: "Who are you? How dare you trespass the Great Wei Palace?"

Yin Xu continued to move forward, calling out his identity: "I am Yin Xu, general of Chu State! Let me go!"

Yin Xu's name is like the sky, and no one in the six eastern countries knows it.Sure enough, several soldiers respectfully said: "So it's General Yin!" They knew that their king was having a banquet in the front hall, and General Yin was one of the honored guests, but... how did he appear here?
I had to explain politely: "Forgive me, General Yin, this place is the bedroom of my queen and concubine. I'm afraid you are going the wrong way!"

Concubine's bedroom?Such a place, except for King Wei, naturally cannot let him enter.

But... Thinking of the familiar face and figure, Yin Xu asked: "Did a woman pass by here just now? Who is it?"

As soon as the words came out of his mouth, General Yin realized that something was wrong. Most of the people who came in and out of this place were Wei Bao's concubines.In the palace of Wei, chasing and inquiring about the identity of Princess Wei is a bit too blatantly rude!
Sure enough, the soldiers guarding the gate were full of anger. If the opponent wasn't the world-renowned General Yin, he might have killed him with his sword.The first person said angrily: "General Yin went the wrong way, my subordinates will take you back to the front hall!"

After Yin Xu walked away, the soldiers murmured softly: "This General Yin is really bold. He even planned on Mrs. Bo Ji's idea, and he doesn't take our country Wei seriously. It's just too arrogant."

"The people of Chu are proud of themselves now, so they are naturally arrogant. If it wasn't for this, they would have killed him just now!"

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Yin Xu left dully, his mind blank.He kept asking himself in his heart, was the scene just now real?Is it really Yu Niang who has been haunted by dreams?Or is it your own hallucination?

If it was true, how could Yuniang be in the Wei Palace, she seemed to be Wei Wangbao's concubine... Yin Xu was stunned, at a loss, he didn't know how to walk forward, how to end the banquet and leave.He even didn't notice that on a high pavilion in the Wei Palace, a figure kept paying attention to him...

After the banquet, Wei Wangbao quickly got a report about General Yin's intrusion into the harem!
Wei Wangbao asked: "You mean Yin Xu chased after Bo Ji?"

The soldier replied: "Mrs. Bo Ji came back from a trip. As soon as she entered the palace gate, General Yin came on her heels. He was very anxious. First he wanted to break in and was stopped by us, and then he went to inquire about Mrs. Bo Ji's identity! How rude! Already!"

With a wave of Wei Bao's hand, the soldiers retreated, and an old eunuch came over and reported: "Your Majesty, I heard the report from the maid who followed Mrs. Bo Ji. General Yin seems to have recognized the wrong person, and he called out his name, but he didn't hear it." Really!"

"Really?" Wei Bao was noncommittal.

The eunuch suggested in a low voice: "Your Majesty, you can ask Your Majesty, he will definitely know!"

Wei Bao didn't speak, but smiled coldly, and said in his heart: The old man is an important minister of several generations of kings, so he should not offend him, let alone his brother's support in restoring the country.This encounter brought this beautiful woman, who wants to be canonized as his wife, but does not allow her to touch her finger, what is this called?
The beauty is right in front of my eyes, I can only look at it but not eat it, what a crime it is!Wei Wangbao was full of helplessness, so he had to order: "Ask Zhao Zier to sleep tonight!" Then he sighed softly: "Your Majesty, when will I be able to kiss Bo Ji Fangze? Sigh!"

(End of this chapter)