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Chapter 198
After listening to Chen Ping's narration, Yin Xu's face was also covered with worry.

Yin Xu asked in a deep voice: "Are you sure, sir? Is the jade seal real or fake?"

Chen Ping nodded and said: "It can be confirmed that the three edicts of the King of Qin are indeed authentic, and the seal on them is also true. Based on this, it can be inferred that the Jade Seal of Chuanguo in Xiang Yu's hand is probably a fake."

Yin Xu looked solemnly and asked: "If it's true, where did it really go? Could it be that Liu Bang made a hindrance and exchanged the truth with one family? What does Mr. Chen think?"

Chen Ping shook his head and said: "My lord, Chen Ping thought that Liu Bang's tampering was unlikely. After all, this matter was extremely risky. What's the purpose of him coming to Hongmen early? But in order to gain a good reputation, he can also talk to Xiang Yu.

Although the Chuanguo Yuxi is a good thing, what's the use of holding it in your hand now?It's just a piece of jade lump, wouldn't it be counterproductive if it was faked when Xiang Yu discovered it, and let Xiang Yu kill him immediately?No matter how greedy Liu Bang is, he will not be ignorant of the power of it, not to mention that there is Zhang Liang, who is steady and resourceful at every step, behind him, so it is impossible to imagine..."

Yin Xu nodded and said: "It makes sense, I also thought that Liu Bang would not be so ignorant and send a fake jade seal. But..."

To be honest, Yin Xu is really not so sure about this matter. As a future traveler, he is very clear about the status and value of Chuanguo Yuxi.For thousands of years, how many people have fought for the jade seal of the country, and how many people have died for it.

The Chuanguo Yuxi is undoubtedly a symbol of orthodoxy, and the emperors of all dynasties have longed to have it. Tang Taizong has always been concerned about him, until Xiao Hou returned from Turkic to bring this treasure back.In the later Tang Dynasty, after the Chuanguo Yuxi disappeared with a fire, the subsequent kings deeply regretted it.

It is precisely because of these reasons that in Yin Xu's view, the value of Chuanguo Yuxi is immeasurable, and it is possible for Liu Bang to take risks for this.This kind of treasure will be unparalleled in name and appeal in the future.I can't bear to let the child be unable to trap the wolf. Although it is dangerous to take a chestnut out of the fire, the reward is astonishing. When so many people thought he would not do this, is it possible that Liu Bang did the opposite?
But Chen Ping didn't think so. For the aborigines referred to, the Chuanguo Yuxi was just the Qin Kingdom's Xi, and having it had a lot of political significance.But it is definitely not as strong as the later generations. If you don't have the strength, it is just a good-looking jade bump in your hand, and it will cause death. Under the beam, there is absolutely no need for Liu Bang to take risks for this.

Chen Ping didn't know what General Yin was thinking, he thought that his lord's turning point meant something else, and said, "My lord is also wondering about that mysterious gift giver?"

Yin Xu had no choice but to swallow his words, and said: "Yes, this person is very mysterious! What is the purpose of sending such a thing? In order to stimulate Xiang Yu, he borrowed a knife to kill Liu Bang? Who is it? Will it be? Could it be Fan Zeng's plan to strengthen Xiang Yu's determination to kill Liu Bang?"

Chen Ping had thought about this before, so he was extra careful in what he said in the big tent of the Chinese army. Even if it was Fan Zeng's trick, he would not fall into the trap if he was cautious in his words and deeds.But the edict is indeed true, logically speaking it is impossible...so he shook his head lightly.

"Who is that?"

Chen Ping had been thinking about the identities of these mysterious people for a long time, and only heard him say: "Master, the current situation in Hongmen is a bit complicated! It seems that someone deliberately wants to muddy the waters of Hongmen? They want to fish in troubled waters!"

Yin Xu sneered in a low voice: "Fishing in troubled waters? It seems to be true. Who is it? Such ulterior motives? What does Mr. Chen think?"

Chen Ping shook his head and said, "This person is quite mysterious, and it is difficult to determine his identity, but Chen Ping does have some ideas?"

"Let's hear it!" Yin Xu smiled slightly and asked.
Chen Ping explained: "Everything has a purpose. This person stimulated Xiang Yu to kill Liu Bang, and the situation in Hongmen is bound to be chaotic. Take advantage of this opportunity to fish in troubled waters. If you want to find this person, you have to figure out who you want to catch. Which fish is it?"

"Oh?" Yin Xu questioned, "Which one does Mr. Chen think it is?"

Chen Pingdao: "Right now Hongmen is stationed with the Allied Forces of the Six Eastern Nations. It can be regarded as a mixed bag. It is natural for one person to have many ghosts. But do the other princes of the five countries have this strength or motivation? Ever since they fought against Julu, they have been obedient to Xiang Yu , humbly, this time Xiang Yu is better than before, and the prosperous age is in full swing, it is unwise and meaningless to make small moves now, so it is unlikely to be them?"

Yin Xu had a thought, thought of something but didn't speak, he wanted to hear Chen Ping's thoughts.

Chen Ping continued to analyze: "Actually, the key to this matter lies in the three imperial edicts of the King of Qin. I have read the contents below. Although they are all imperial edicts to prosecute the heaven and earth to issue the whole country, it is not difficult to find them! But it is not difficult to find the three edicts at once. It doesn't seem easy to have them all, and keep them all intact!
The gift giver also knew that the jade seal was fake, which is strange.If it was Liu Bang who forged it and confused it with the real one, those who knew would only be confidantes, and it is impossible for someone to leak the secret in private.Therefore, Chen Ping boldly speculated that if the jade seal was genuine and fake, it would have been swapped before Ziying and Xiezhi surrendered. "

Yin Xu's heart was shocked, his thoughts coincided with Chen Ping's, he nodded and said: "Sir, keep talking!"

"Chen Ping thinks that this matter may be the work of the remnants of the Qin State! Only they have the opportunity to lose the jade seal of the state, and the three edicts are better explained. In addition to the edict issued by the King of Qin, there will also be in the imperial treasury. Save the file, they can send it out easily! The fish they want to catch after muddying the water is the Ziying brought in today!"

This kind of explanation is the most reasonable, and Yin Xu also guessed in his heart, nodded and said: "It is indeed possible, but... If it is to rescue Ziying, who is in charge? Rather than spending so much trouble, it is better to dissuade him at that time." Wouldn't it be better for Ziying to surrender and sneak away?"

The arrest of the former emperors was basically a dead end, it would be better to escape secretly and hide among the people.Even if they do nothing, the successor king or dynasty will be worried, and they will send people to search secretly, tirelessly.

During the Battle of Jingnan, when Zhu Di captured the city, a fire broke out in the palace, and the whereabouts of Emperor Jianwen became an eternal mystery.Zhu Di wanted to find it all his life, and even sent Zheng He's wife Xiyang, but he still got little.

So it was undoubtedly the best for Ziying to run away at that time, why bother to make it like this.Could it be that the minister stopped him at that time, and Ziying insisted on going his own way? ... I don't know what happened inside the Qin people?
But at least one thing can be confirmed, although the Qin State has perished, there is still a remnant group with considerable strength.These people are working in secret, trying to rescue their former prince's baby!Tonight's Hongmen Banquet is considered lively, and another force is involved in it.

Chen Pingdao: "It's just a guess at the moment. This remnant of the Qin State may exist, but I don't know what identity it is?"

Yin Xu shook his head lightly, and couldn't help but think of Ying Ziye, that noble, beautiful, yet pitiful girl.She was able to escape from Hu Hai and Zhao Gao's clutches safely. Apart from Li You, there should be others to help her!And Ziying is his own brother, could it be this girl who wants to save someone?Of course, there are many former ministers of the Qin State, who can say for sure?
Yin Xu said: "Today's luck is pretty good. Fortunately, Mr. Chen, who appraised the imperial edict, if it were someone else, I'm afraid Liu Bang would have been killed by now. It can be seen that this accidental hit is still a bit of luck. Now the enemy Yu Xian, it's good to have a quasi-book, so we won't be in a hurry, so let's adapt to the situation! We should be the most relaxed." After speaking, he smiled lightly, full of ease and confidence.

Chen Ping also looked at each other with a smile, and thought: Uncle Xiang should have informed Liu Bang of this meeting, right?Let Liu Bang and Zhang Liang go in a hurry!I, Chen, went back to recuperate first!
Uncle Xiang had a special status. He had just discussed important matters with Xiang Yu, Fan Zeng and others in the Chinese military camp today, and it was obviously inconvenient to enter Liu Bang's camp again.Liu Bang was a guest and the person Fan Yafu valued most, so his temporary residence was not in a remote corner like General Yin's.

Uncle Xiang could only find a way to pass the news in secretly. Seeing Uncle Xiang's message, Liu Bang was shocked, and was speechless for a while: "Is the Chuanguo Yuxi fake?" How could it be fake that was handed over to Xiang Zhuang and forwarded to Xiang Yu?If it is false, there is only one possibility, that Ziying lied to him?Could that honest and sincere Ziying lie?
Liu Bang's suspicious eyes fell on Zhang Liang, and the meaning was self-evident.Zhang Liang didn't quite understand the sudden change, so he just said, "Pei Gong, it's hard to say. According to the news sent by Xiang Bo, Chen Ping is also not sure about the three edicts of the King of Qin. It is very likely that someone forged them." I want to provoke him and frame Pei Gong!"

Liu Bang touched the cold sweat on his forehead and asked, "Who did it? What happened to the Chuanguo Yuxi?"

Zhang Liang couldn't help being helpless, if outsiders saw that Liu Bang cared so much about Chuanguo Yuxi, might they really think that he did something wrong?He said softly: "Pei Gong, it doesn't matter whether the Chuan Guo Yuxi is true or not, what matters is the consequences and impact of this matter. As for the person who secretly framed him, Zhang Liang thinks..."

"Who?" This person's actions almost ruined his own affairs and endangered his life, so Liu Bang hated him to the bone!

Zhang Liang said in a deep voice, "Maybe it's Fan Zeng's trick to catch the thief!"

Liu Bang immediately realized that he had come early and disrupted Fan Zeng's deployment. After sending Ziying and Chuanguo Yuxi, Xiang Yu was overjoyed.The murderous intention has faded a lot, and the reasons for questioning the crime are not sufficient. In this case, it is very possible for Fan Zeng to use some small means.Thinking of this, Liu Peigong couldn't help but feel worried.

Zhang Liang shook his head lightly and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Xiang. Uncle Xiang has persuaded us from him. What's more, Chen Ping's words can be regarded as helping us. At least the situation has not deteriorated much. According to the previous plan, we just need to deal with it calmly. Of course , this matter may also be deliberately done by someone, wanting to fish in troubled waters!"

"Fishing in troubled waters?"

Zhang Liang said softly: "The water has been muddied, it's a good thing for us!"

Outside the window, the setting sun is slanting, it is already dusk, and the thrilling night of Hongmen is coming!
(End of this chapter)