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Chapter 194 The Mysterious Gift
"Tonight, Xiang Yu is going to host a banquet at Hongmen and invite all the princes. In fact, the main purpose is to deal with Liu Bang. At that time, everyone's attention will be focused on the banquet. We will find an opportunity to enter it to rescue Young Master Ziying! Master, do you think this is feasible?" Zhong Yin's eldest disciple Liu Chengru said.

The mature and prudent Zhong Yin nodded slightly, but did not speak.

Liu Cheng smiled and said: "Well, the action plan has been made, and the specific arrangement is like this, but you, the third brother... Well, that's it, when the time comes, we will split up."

"Eldest brother, what about me?" Ying Ziye's beautiful eyes were still moist.Apparently she wanted to take part in the rescue of her brother and baby, and this wish was very urgent.

Liu Cheng shook his head and said, "Midnight, this operation is too dangerous, so don't go."

"Why?" Ying Ziye was obviously reluctant.

Liu Cheng said: "Ziye is obedient! Mr. Ziying is not in trouble yet, if you make another mistake...you are the only flesh and blood of the eldest son left in this world..." The eldest son naturally refers to Fusu.

Ziye shook his head and said, "If something happens to Brother Ziying, what can I do if I am alive? He is the inheritance of my father's bloodline... This operation is very dangerous. All brothers and sisters will take risks to save my brother. I To stay out of it? I have to go, more than anyone else..."

Liu Cheng felt helpless, shook his head and said, "Zi Ye, don't be willful!"

"Eldest brother, I have no humanity! I'm serious!" Last time, in order to avenge Li You, he ventured into Pengcheng alone to assassinate Xiang Yu. If he hadn't met Yin Xu, he might have been in danger.At that time, Ziye himself admitted that he was self-willed, and he frightened his master and brothers, and he was also terrified.

However, this time, she was serious. It was almost a lifelong regret for her uncle to leave like that without even having time to meet her.Now my brother is in the Hongmen barracks not far away, but I don't go to the rescue. If I watch my brother be separated forever, Ziye will never forgive himself.

Liu Cheng is well aware of the stubborn character of the little junior sister, and he knows in his heart that he can't dissuade her, so he can only turn his attention to Master Yong Zhong Yin for help. At this time, only Zhong Yin has the weight and ability.

Zhong Yin, who was sitting under his subordinates, didn't need to be silent all the time, he felt the embarrassment of the big apprentice and asked for help without opening his eyes, and said: "Midnight, we can understand your feelings, but this encounter is really dangerous and hasty. If you go , everyone still has to take care of you, it is inevitable to be distracted. And when your uncle left, he made a special confession that he must protect your safety, and he must not break his promise as a teacher! You can't live up to General Li's painstaking efforts. If you help Mr. Su There is a spirit in the sky, and I don't want you to take risks."

Ying Ziye suddenly looked sad, yes!My own existence has become a drag on my brothers, but... Zhong Yin's weight is there, let alone his father and uncle, how can Ziye continue to refute?
But all of this is nothing compared to Ying Ziye's longing for family affection and determination to rescue his brother, Zhong Yin's consolation is only temporary, after all, he can't suppress the strong thoughts in Ziye's heart.

After the division of labor was arranged, everyone prepared separately, and Ziye was also sent to a nearby safe area to wait. The little girl's eyes were red and swollen, and she left in frustration.

Watching Ziye's back disappear into the edge of the woods, Liu Cheng walked to Zhong Yin's side and said worriedly: "Master, Ziye might be..."

Zhong Yin said softly: "This child, the teacher knows her too well, this child is too stubborn, and family affection is even more painful to her. General Li You died in Yongqiu, and Ziye dared to go to Pengcheng alone to kill Xiang Yu Revenge, at that time General Li was dead, just revenge. Now that Mr. Ziying is still alive, and his life is in danger at any time, she is naturally very concerned, and it is reasonable to want to go to the rescue."

Liu Cheng hesitated and said: "Master, but this time there are so many dangers, how can we let Ziye take the risk?"

Zhong Yin sighed softly, and said leisurely: "Yes, Ziying has fallen into danger, and his life may be in danger at any time. We can only do our best to save each other, and we are worthy of the spirit of helping Mr. Su. If Ziying Really can't keep it, Ziye is the last blood of Mr. Fusu in this world, absolutely nothing can happen to her. Otherwise, if he dies as a teacher in the future, how can he meet Mr. Fusu and General Li You underground."

Liu Chengdao: "Master, that's what I said, but with Ziye's temperament, ghosts and spirits pay more attention. If you don't let her go now, although she agrees, she may not be obedient. At that time..."

Zhong Yin naturally understood Liu Cheng's worries, thinking that after Li You's death, he also expected that Zi Ye would be impulsive, and he had ordered people to watch in advance to be on guard.But what about the actual situation?Ziye sneaked away to Pengcheng. Although he found out in time afterwards and sent someone to protect him secretly, it was a step too late.

If it weren't for Ziye's good luck, and he happened to meet Yin Xu who had a relationship, he would probably never return.This matter still terrified Zhong Yinhou, who had just agreed to Li You's "dying will" and let Ziye have such a thing, what face would he have to survive?

So this time, no matter what, even if she had an urgent desire to go to the Hongmen before midnight, she couldn't let her take risks.The final result is to rescue Ziying and take their two brothers and sisters to live in seclusion. If the sky fails, people can only do the next best thing, at least to save Ziye.

After pondering for a moment, Zhong Yin ordered: "Liu Cheng, arrange a competent person to watch Ziye for me. During the time we go to Hongmen to save people, her safety must not be compromised."

Liu Cheng nodded and agreed: "Master, don't worry, the apprentice will make proper arrangements."

Zhong Yin nodded slowly, and glanced at the distant Hongmen. He hadn't made a move for many years.This encounter was for Ziying's chance of survival, so he had to work on this old bone again.

Zhong Yin didn't know that the powerful old man who once made him hate to the bone and sighed with relief was planning the same thing.They coincided with each other but didn't know each other. For the same purpose, they all flocked to the camp of the allied princes in Hongmen.

This night, the Hongmen Banquet is about to be staged. Xiang Yu and Liu Bang are fighting openly and secretly, fiercely confronting each other. Xiang Bo mediates from it, and General Yin contributes to the flames. Hongmen is already in a state of ups and downs.

Yin Xu originally thought that everything would follow the historical track. As a time traveler, he had the innate advantage of foreseeing everything and could control the overall situation with ease and strive for the greatest benefits.

However, he never expected that some unexpected people and things appeared, and the intricate situations and situations were unexpected by no one.Some sudden changes are bound to make Hongmen more confusing and turbulent tonight.

General Yin didn't expect it, and Xiang Yu naturally didn't expect it either, let alone whether he could have predicted it, or rather, he didn't have the heart to think about other things at all.Everything is because of one thing, one treasure - Chuan Guo Yuxi!
The symbolic meaning of Chuan Guo Yuxi is self-evident. Xiang Yu excitedly held it in his hands and played with it. A kind of strength, power and desire to conquer filled his heart, a feeling that I have something in the world.It can be said that Xiang Yu has become a little obsessed.If Liu Bang and Zhang Liang saw this situation, they might jump up happily. The Chuan Guo Yuxi is really a good thing, and its effect is really miraculous.

Seeing Xiang Yu's expression, Yafu Fan Zeng's face showed a layer of worry. Liu Bang and Zhang Liang were really despicable, and they managed to divert Xiang Yu's attention with only one trick.Alas, in the final analysis, it is Xiang Yu himself who does not live up to expectations, and is just a jade seal passed on to the country.

Sooner or later, the world will be his own, it's just a jade seal, what should he be happy about that should belong to him?Is it because Liu Bang offered such a thing, should he be confused by him?Let him go?Last night, under the starry sky, against the cold wind, the earnest words seemed to be completely ignored by him.Thinking of this, Fan Zeng couldn't help but feel a sense of loss, but it just flashed for a moment.

Xiang Bo stayed in the big tent of the Chinese army and never left. Seeing Xiang Yu playing with the Chuanguo Yuxi with a smile on his face, he was obviously in a good mood.Now it is the best time to remonstrate and comfort, and intercede for Liu Bang and Zhang Liang.

After a little calculation in his mind, Uncle Xiang stepped forward and said, "Yu'er, Liu Bang has sincerely presented the jade seal to the state to show his right submission. What's more, that Ziying has already been imprisoned in our army. Cao Wushang's so-called The idea that Ziying is a chancellor is simply nonsense, so it can be seen that Liu Bang's desire to become king in Guanzhong is also nonsense. If he is questioned again because of this, I am afraid it will be unfair and hurt the hearts of the princes of the world!"

Xiang Bo held the Jade Seal of Chuan Guo in his hand, but as for Xiang Bo's words, it seemed that he had never heard of it.Xiang Bo pulled his face and gave a soft smile, it seemed that his words were in vain again.But in fact, it doesn't seem to be the case. When Uncle Xiang's words fell to the ground, Fan Zeng's deep-eyed eyes moved, and his distant eyes fell on Uncle Xiang, with a strange feeling.

Fan Zeng pondered for a moment, coughed lightly, and said: "Mr. Xiang Bo's words are wrong. Liu Bang's behavior seems to be like this. God knows what he actually thinks in his heart? We must know that Liu Bang is the most treacherous and cunning person, and he is the best at cheating. He This move is probably just a trick to confuse Yuer and fish in troubled waters!"

Xiang Bo shook his head and said, "Fan Yafu... Well, Liu Bang didn't know that Yu'er wanted to treat him. The banquet was held at night, and Yu'er's messenger hadn't been sent yet, so he rushed there on his own initiative. It can be seen that he is sincere, I don’t have any other ideas. If I make more speculations because of this, and commit crimes arbitrarily, I’m afraid it will be difficult for the world to accept!”

Fan Zeng shook his head and said, "Mr. Xiang Bo, you were deceived by Liu Bang's appearance, he would be so kind? With Zhang Liang by his side, maybe he smelled something dangerous, so he came here on his own initiative. This person is absolutely not allowed. Credulity, maybe someone secretly tipped him off, maybe..."

Fan Zeng just said it so casually, without any referential meaning, but Xiang Bo had a ghost in his heart, and he couldn't feel his heart trembling, and he didn't dare to face Fan Zeng and Xiang Yu squarely.Fortunately, he can be regarded as an old and strong man, and he has never shown any flaws.He said softly: "Yu'er and Fan Yafu made your decision only last night. How could Liu Bang react so quickly? So I believe that Liu Bang's move was sincere and not at fault..."

Fan Zeng was a little helpless, Xiang Bo had already thought this way, and all the princes and thousands of soldiers, everyone in heaven and earth naturally thought the same way.Uncle Xiang continued to remonstrate with these words, and Xiang Yu also began to listen consciously or unconsciously.Xiang Yu was originally confused by Liu Bang's great gift, but at this moment, if there is a bit of ecstasy soup poured in, his heart may soften.

Fan Zeng was a little depressed. If it was someone else, he could take the initiative to stop it mercilessly, or even scold him.However, it is Uncle Xiang who is speaking now, and he is Xiang Yu's uncle. Since Xiang Liang's death, Uncle Xiang is the elder of the Xiang family's direct line.In ancient times, people who paid attention to family affection and etiquette were very concerned about this kind of superiority and inferiority. Xiang Bo was Xiang Yu's uncle, and even if he did something wrong, Xiang Yu couldn't do anything about it.

If Xiang Yu had to respect and fear Uncle Xiang, let alone Fan Zeng, even though Xiang Yu called him Yafu.But in the end they are just righteous father and son, not even as good as, how can they compare to the blood relationship between Xiang Bo and Xiang Yu.Even if Fan Zeng was dissatisfied, he could only give a tactful reminder, not too clear.

But Xiang Bo still ignored what he said for a long time, and still went his own way, Fan Zeng felt extremely helpless.He deliberately wanted to remind Xiang Yu to be careful, but his precious adopted son would devote all his thoughts to the Jade Seal of Chuanguo, and was deeply confused by the rights and status it represented.

Xiang Yu's mood is very comfortable, the feeling of holding Chuan Guo Yuxi in his hand is so good, only then can I truly feel the happiness I have in the world.Even after the Battle of Julu, when the princes walked towards him on their knees, Mo Gan never felt this feeling when he looked up.

Xiang Yu, who was in a good mood, heard what Uncle Xiang said, and said with a smile: "What uncle said seems to be considered sensible to Liu Bang, let's see how he behaves at night!" With a hint of apology and respect, Xiang Bo's remonstrance when Xin'an was killed and surrendered was ignored by him, and he refuted his uncle's face. Xiang Yu felt a little guilty thinking about it afterwards.Now that I have this opportunity before my eyes, it can be regarded as an apology to my uncle.The other one is that Liu Bang really relaxed his vigilance.

At this moment, a guard came to report at the door: "General, someone sent something, claiming that it must be handed over to the general, saying that this item is very important, the general must take a good look at it."

"Oh?" Xiang Yu suddenly became interested in something.Seeing the guard holding a brocade box and placing it in front of him.

Fan Zeng asked, "Do you know who sent it?"

The guard replied: "I don't know. It was sent by a local official nearby. They said it was entrusted by someone. They said it was a gift for the general. You must hand it over to the general."

Xiang Yu stepped forward to open it with great interest, without any fear or fear.

As he walked closer, Xiang Yu jokingly said with a smile: "I want to see, what kind of mysterious thing is it? And who played this little trick?"

(End of this chapter)