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Chapter 396 A Woman's Mind

"That's right, if you want to convince Peng Yue, you have to come up with benefits that are enough to make him tempted. So, if you can't convince Peng Yue, that's the only way to do it, otherwise there is no other way."

Zhang Liang pondered for a while, and continued: "King of Han, conferring the king can be our final bottom line. Let's do a little testing first, maybe we can impress Peng Yue without going so far. Maybe the king of Liang can not be conferred, but Daliang must give it most of the time!"

Liu Bang was silent. Suddenly, he was going to be crowned king, which was too sudden, and he couldn't react for a while.He knew that it was completely reasonable for Zhang Liang and the others to have such views.Sanjie's move was also the result of careful consideration, all for his own Wangtu hegemony.At this moment, for them, it is of great significance to instigate Peng Yue and capture Pengcheng.

Zhang Liang explained the benefits and functions of canonizing Peng Yue as king again. Liu Bang listened silently and began to seriously think about the pros and cons of this matter.Canonizing a king, adding allies for himself, and setting up more enemies for Xiang Yu, these things sound like very good ideas.In fact, just presiding over the entrustment is also a symbol of identity and status, which makes Liu Bang's self-esteem so satisfied.

"But, will these people come over to harm us in the future?" Everything has pros and cons, Liu Bang had to think farther.What worries me the most is raising tigers as a threat, fearing that Peng Yue will in turn endanger his own interests in the future.

What if someone in the future claims to set a precedent?Liu Bang asked again: "You mean this is Han Xin's proposal?"

Zhang Liang understood as soon as he heard it, he knew what the King of Han was worried about, Peng Yue started here today, how should Han Xin follow this example in the future?

"King of Han, some things have pros and cons, and there is a priority, which can only be dealt with according to the balance. Things in the future can be discussed in a long-term manner, but now it is urgent, and it is a matter of life and death."

Liu Bang nodded lightly, saying that it is true, it is indeed the case.If you can't win Pengcheng now and lose to Xiang Yu, how can you talk about the future.It can only be said to take one step at a time.

Liu Bang sighed softly and asked, "Where is Han Xin? Where is he now?"

"Going back to Huaiyin to visit relatives!" Zhang Liang said the truth without any hesitation.

"What, back to Huaiyin? Did you go to Shanyin?" Liu Bang's heart was shocked suddenly, and the first thought was that Han Xin left him, and he would go to find Yin Xu across the country.Although Han Xin was left out temporarily, such a talent would never let him go.If he doesn't go back and goes to Yin Xu's side, it will be an extremely serious loss.In case one day confronts Yin Xu, there will be another strong opponent. It can be said that the loss outweighs the gain!
Zhang Liang shook his head and said, "King of Han, don't worry. Before Han Xin left, he promised that he would only go back to Huaiyin to visit relatives. In fact, this may not be a bad thing. Han Xin is so confused now, it is better to let him go. If he comes back, Wouldn't it be more reassuring to use it?"

"What if you don't come back?" Liu Bang knew that what Zhang Liang said was not without reason.

Zhang Liang shook his head and said, "If Han Xin is a smart person, he will definitely come back."

Liu Bang sighed lightly, and said lightly: "Okay, just wait! Find a way to contact Peng Yue to discuss terms! It's just the person who is going to talk about it?"

Zhang Liangdao: "We must pay enough attention to make Peng Yue believe in our sincerity and be willing to cooperate with us."

"How about..." Just as Liu Bang was about to speak, the curtain behind him moved, and a pretty young woman came out from behind and said, "King of Han, let the concubine go!"

"lady……"

Both Liu Bang and Zhang Liang were taken aback, they didn't expect that Lu Zhi would show up at this time.

Lu Zhi said in a low voice: "King of Han, the concubine heard it just now; the concubine heard that Mr. Zhang Liang's coming was related to Pengcheng, and thought that the safety of Ying'er and Lu Yuan was involved, so she listened more. , please forgive me, the King of Han!"

Although it is true that such important military and national affairs are wrong, Lu Zhi is married after all, so he can definitely be trusted.And as a mother, she really misses her children, how can Liu Bang blame her?What's more, Liu Bang made such a sudden request, which made him a little at a loss.

"Ma'am, this matter... Now that the Pengcheng battle is coming, it will be very dangerous."

Lu Zhi shook his head slightly: "King of Han, our sons and daughters are still in Pengcheng, persuade Peng Yue to take Pengcheng and rescue our children. As a mother, I have this obligation."

Liu Bang obviously hesitated. It was inevitable to send someone close to him, but he still couldn't bear to ask his own woman to take risks.

Without waiting for her husband to speak, Lu Zhi immediately said: "King of Han, although Mr. Zhang Liang is suitable, but his previous public identity is after all a Korean Situ, Peng Yue may not believe it! The presence of my concubines is enough to show the sincerity of the King of Han. It is well known in the world that the King of Han has his wife and son in his hands, so Peng Yue has no reason not to believe it. King of Han, you just let the concubine go, the concubine has not seen those two children for a long time, and even misses..."

Lu Zhi's words were sincere, and he looked at her husband Liu Bang with tears in his eyes, with deep affection.

Liu Bang remained silent for a long time, and this matter could not be made public for the time being, so it could only be handed over to his confidant who absolutely trusted him. Lu Zhi came forward, which was equivalent to his wife and children were all in the hands of Peng Yue, and could almost be regarded as a hostage.In this way, Peng Yue shouldn't be worried about going back on his word, crossing the river and tearing down the bridge, it is indeed easier to impress Peng Yue.Moreover, a woman's family will not attract other attention. Now in the camp of the coalition army, there are too many people talking, and it is necessary to avoid leaking secrets.

If this matter had been made public early, it would definitely have caused some unnecessary trouble and criticism.Conferring another vassal king is bound to cause some kind of turmoil and shock in the current vassal circle.In particular, the given fief is still the land of Daliang, the former homeland of the Wei State, how will Wang Bao of the Western Wei Dynasty react?
Therefore, even if he agreed to confer Peng Yue as the King of Liang, in the final analysis, he could not announce it to the world immediately, and the possible result might be better.Moreover, he knew Lu Zhi's talent and ability, and she could do it. Furthermore, a woman's mind is delicate, and sometimes she has an advantage over other men in speaking and doing things.

After pondering for a long time, Liu Bang looked at Lu Zhi quietly and nodded slightly.

When Lu Zhi saw her husband nodding, there was a hint of joy in his eyes, but the pressure in his heart was a little bit stronger, and he was a little bit more determined.

Anyone who does anything has a purpose. The reason why Lu Zhi rushes to Pengcheng so rushing to do this thing is completely for a purpose.More than that, the reason why Liu Bang rushed out of the Guandong expedition with his army is closely related to his pillow style.

For Han, now is the best opportunity to attack Pengcheng. If you miss it, you may never have it again.For Lu Zhi, this is also a crucial matter, because her two sons and daughters are being held hostage in Pengcheng, especially her son Liu Ying.

Now the king of Han occupies the old place of the Qin State, and is unprecedentedly prominent, and it can be said that he has half the power of the world.As Liu Bang's status became more distinguished, the position of the heir became more and more important.Lu Pheasant had only one son, Liu Ying, who also happened to be Liu Bang's son-in-law. According to the law of etiquette, he should be the No. 1 choice for the crown prince.

But if this candidate has always been a proton, how can he be the prince.Lu Zhi knew very well that if he could not rescue his son in this battle, he might kill Xiang Yu to vent his anger when he came back.For Liu Bang, it was only a legitimate son who died, and there were other sons, such as the illegitimate son Liu Fei.Besides, Liu Bang is now in his prime, so how many concubines are he going to be afraid that he will have no heirs?Therefore, there are still successors in these thousands of miles of land.

But for him, Lu Zhi, that was his only son, now that he was getting older, aging and fading was almost an inevitable trend.Especially after arriving in Guanzhong, there were more concubines around Liu Bang, and she couldn't control them at all.In the future, all he can count on is Liu Ying, and in the future, mothers can only be valued by their children.

When he was in Nanzheng, he paved the way for his son's future, helped Xiao He chase Han Xin under the moon, and finally made a great contribution. Liu Bang always talked about it and praised her very much.Now he must go to Pengcheng, and must rescue his son.Moreover, instigating Peng Yue's rebellion this time is also an unprecedented contribution, if he manages it well...

Then the status in Liu Bang's mind in the future, Liu Ying's status and impression can also rise.Lu Zhi was originally a woman who was unwilling to dormant. Now, although she has a compelling reason, is it not the coexistence of risks and opportunities?Give it a go, and the benefits will be limitless.

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Pengcheng, the capital of Western Chu.

The Palace of Chu Palace seemed quite deserted, because the Overlord of Western Chu was not in Pengcheng, and there were not many concubines in the palace, so this calmness was inevitable.

Under the moonlight, a pretty beauty stood at the gate of the palace, looking at the moon in the sky, lost in thought.The beauty looked at the bright moon in the sky quietly, and she seemed to see that mighty and heroic figure in the shadow of the moon.Unknowingly, a faint smile appeared on the beauty's face, and her eyes were full of lovesickness.

Maybe he misses me there too?The beauty couldn't help but have such thoughts in her heart.He shook his head again after thinking about it, he must be busy with military and national affairs now, how can he be so overlord of Western Chu that he always wants to love his children?

"Ma'am, it's getting late and it's getting cold, you'd better go to bed early!" The maid approached and despised her.

This woman is none other than Yu Ji, the beloved concubine of Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu.

Yu Ji turned around and nodded lightly: "Okay, go back to the bedroom!"

"Ma'am, forgive me for your boldness. It is said that the King of Han's army is about to hit Pengcheng, but the Overlord has not returned yet? Everyone is very worried, will something happen?"

Yu Ji thought about it, she had heard about it before, but he was not worried, Xiang Yu would never ignore her.Then he smiled lightly: "Don't say anything, Pengcheng is guarded by General Peng Yue, so nothing will happen!"

(End of this chapter)