Competing

Chapter 400 Chapter [-]
Lu'an, the capital city of Jiujiang.

Jiujiang Wang Yingbu stood on the high platform of the palace, looking at the sky and green hills in the distance, feeling very complicated.

It took less than a year for Qin to perish, and it was only a little more than half a year for Guanzhong to be enfeoffed, but the rapid changes in the world's situation are really amazing.As the Han army went out of Bashu to pacify the land in Guanzhong, and then went out of Hangu Pass to march eastward, in a short period of time, the dominance of the Western Chu family no longer existed.

The peaceful world just now is still in flames of war again, perhaps the flames of war and old love have never been extinguished, all in all, the changes are too fast, and people are even a little caught off guard.

It has been more than half a year since he came to Jiujiang to be a vassal king, but Yingbu always felt that he had not escaped the shadow of West Chu.He used to be a general under Xiang Yu's command, and some people still think so, and even listed him as one of the no generals under Xiang Yu's command.

Perhaps such a title is a rare honor for others, but it is like a cage for Yingbo.It is precisely because of this that the Jiujiang Kingdom is naturally included in the strength of the Western Chu Kingdom in the minds of the people of the world.

But in fact, from the first day of arriving in Jiujiang, Yingbo wanted to be independent and be the king of Jiujiang without being controlled by others.Although the idea is good, it is not easy to implement. First, Xiang Yu ordered him to intercept and kill Emperor Yi who went south to Chenzhou.Fortunately, Emperor Yi's ship sank in the middle of the river. Although he always believed that this matter had something to do with Yue Wang Yinxu, he couldn't come up with evidence.And judging from all the signs and appearances at that time, Yin Xu can completely break away from the relationship at this time.

On the contrary, it was me who believed that the incident must have happened in my own country of Jiujiang. I heard that one of Liu Bang's crusades against Xiang Yu was to kill Emperor Yi.If this is true, then it seems that I can't get rid of the responsibility, and maybe I will bear the name of an accomplice.So Yingbo was very depressed, and he was somehow involved in Xiang Yu's dispute.

Some time ago, Xiang Yu crusade against Qi Guotian Rong, and sent another letter asking him to lead his army to support.This time, Yingbo did not act rashly, he hesitated, and felt that it was necessary to draw a line with Xiang Yu.But after all, the overlord of Western Chu was too powerful to offend easily, so the final result was that Jiujiang sent [-] troops to support the battle, just for show.

Yingbo knew that Xiang Yu was unhappy, and maybe after Tian Rong was cleaned up, he might turn around and deal with him.During this period of time, I have been a little uneasy. Xiang Yu sent a letter a few days ago, not only did not ask any questions about the previous matter, but there was also a surprising piece of news.

Yingbu was a little unbelievable that Xiang Yu asked him to lead his army to take over the defense of Kuaiji and Yuzhang counties.

To some extent, what Xiang Yu meant was equivalent to placing these two counties under his own rule, and the territory of Jiujiang Kingdom expanded a lot for nothing.Of course, there is no such thing as a free lunch in the world, and Ying Bu understood the ins and outs of this matter after thinking about it.Liu Bangbing, the king of Han, went out of Hangu Pass to attack Pengcheng, and Yin Xu, the king of Yue, pacified the south and rose to the east of the river. These are all amazing news, and they also posed a huge threat to the Western Chu Kingdom.

The battle between Qi and Chu was not over yet, and Liu Bang came here again in a threatening manner. Xiang Yu could no longer withstand such an offensive. If Yin Xu from the south attacked again at this time, the Western Chu Kingdom might fall apart.In exchange for time, Xiang Yu deliberately handed over the two counties in the south to himself. The purpose is to prevent Yin Xu from going north.

It can be seen that these things have already made Xiang Yu a little anxious.Otherwise, how could he make such a compromise with his self-willed and arrogant personality?Presumably, these strategies were Fan Zeng's idea. It can be seen that the old man has considered things very carefully, but he seems to be very worried about Yin Xu, and even a little afraid.

If after Xiang Yu frees up his hands and defeats Tian Rong and Liu Bang, where should the ownership of these two counties belong?Yingbo doesn't want to be used by others, but a great temptation lies ahead.This is an era in which all heroes rise together and compete in the world. Every prince is anxious to expand his territory and expand his strength.Now that there is such an opportunity, is it necessary to let it go like this?

Ying Bu couldn't help but think of Yue Wang Yin Xu, they knew each other well when Peng Lize was a bandit earlier.Speaking of his understanding of Yin Xu, Ying Bu knows better than Xiang Yu, Liu Bang and others.He knew that this young man was super capable and ambitious, especially the unfathomable and extraordinary that made people unpredictable.

I think back then when the two fought side by side, the brotherly love was behind us.Yin Xu also helped him several times, and he was kind to him.Speaking carefully, if it wasn't for Yin Xu, I probably wouldn't be able to marry Wu Rui's woman.If it weren't for the son-in-law of the Wu family, it would be even more distant to be able to achieve such an achievement today.

Sending troops to Kuaiji and Yuzhang, there is no doubt that they may meet Yin Xu in arms, and this kind of revenge cannot be done.Secondly, to be honest, if it wasn't a last resort, Yingbo really didn't want to start a war with Yin Xu, he had no idea at all.In the final analysis, this is also Xiang Yu and Fan Zeng's strategy to sow discord and let them consume each other. This is exactly the case when the snipe and the clam compete for the fisherman's benefit.

But if he doesn't send troops, he will undoubtedly anger Xiang Yu. If Xiang Yu wins this battle, he will undoubtedly blame him when he recovers. How should he deal with it then?Moreover, when Yin Xu occupied Kuaiji and Yuzhang, all the land of Jiangdong fell into his hands. With Yin Xu's ambition and ability, can he satisfy Pianan?So where is his next plan going?
Going north to fight for hegemony and the Central Plains, Jiujiang Kingdom, located between the Jianghuai and Huaihe Rivers, is undoubtedly a must pass.At that time, will Yin Xu take the initiative to attack himself?
Yingbo had to think further, so Xiang Yu's arrangement undoubtedly created a big problem for him, neither sending troops nor not sending troops.The current state of Yue is no longer the tiny country it was at the beginning, and it is no longer comparable to the state of Jiujiang. It is undoubtedly a very painful time to be caught between two powerful princes.

Of course, if Xiang Yu was completely defeated, he could consider sending troops to occupy the Sishui and Donghai prefectures of the Western Chu State, so as to expand the territory and rule along the river with Yin Xu.But what is the situation in the north? Don't be too desperate, otherwise there may be a catastrophe.

Yingbo was in a dilemma for a while, and really didn't know how to deal with it. Of course, he couldn't do nothing.No matter how he decides in the future, there are still some preparations that should be made, so he first mobilized part of the army and went to the border to test the reaction of the Yue Kingdom.At the same time, it is also to look at the changes in the situation in the north, hold back the troops for the time being, and make a decision based on the situation of all parties.

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Shanyin, Yuewang Palace.

When King Yin Xu of Yue stepped into a palace, Li Yuniang and Ying Ziye were talking with two women, one old and one young.

"Lao Shen is just an ordinary woman in washing clothes on the bank of the Huai River. Where did she live in such a nice house?" Looking at the magnificent palace, the old woman was very excited.

Beside her was a woman in her twenties, who was gentle and virtuous in her silence, and her appearance was quite charming.Although it is not as good as Li Yuniang and Ying Ziye in comparison, it is still considered outstanding.

She has a slender figure, blue hair hanging down her shoulders, and slightly moving red lips. Even though she is only wearing a coarse hairpin skirt, it does not hinder her beauty.The only thing is that this body looks too salesy, it feels a little weak, and there is no trace of blood on the face, and the sickness has not faded away.

The young woman was a little less cramped, but a little more concerned, and asked, "Ma'am, Han Lang picked us up? Where is he now? Is he all right?"

"Mrs. Han, don't worry. Everything is fine with Marshal Han. You will be reunited in a few days."

The woman and the old woman looked at a young man walking like a dragon and a tiger in surprise, their eyes full of doubts.

Li Yuniang and Ying Ziye both stepped forward and respectfully said, "Your Majesty, Mrs. Han and Piaomu have already taken them over."

"Your Majesty?"

Both the young woman and the old woman were startled, shocked by the identity of the person in front of them.

Li Yuniang said sweetly, "This is the King of Yue!"

The young woman and the old woman just wanted to come forward to pay respects, but were stopped by Yin Xu.

"Mrs. Han, Piaomu, don't be too polite!" Yin Xu stepped forward and said, "Marshal Han was recommended by me, and he is currently serving under the King of Han. I am an ally of the King of Han. I brought Madam here for the sake of her safety and health!"

The young woman is none other than Han Xin's beloved Xiang Ning, who is actually a husband and wife but has no name as a husband and wife.Hearing Yin Xu yelling one after another at this moment, he couldn't help feeling a little shy.As for the old woman, she gave Han Xin a bite of food on the banks of the Huai River, and the young man kept saying that she would repay her.The old woman didn't take it seriously at all, but now it seems that it is true!

When Han Xin left Bashu, Yin Xu didn't know if he would come back.When he led the Han army out of Bashu, the greatest effect for Yin Xu had already been played.Yin Xu immediately ordered Lu Luo that the person who released Feiying went to Huaiyin to find the two people, and when they came to Huaiyin, it would be beneficial to do so regardless of whether Han Xin came back or not.

When Feiying's people arrived in Huaiyin, Xiangning was seriously ill, poor and unable to heal her.Feiying's subordinates did not dare to be negligent, and immediately consulted a doctor for medicine, and only brought the two girls south after recovering almost.

"Is Mrs. Han feeling better?" Yin Xu asked when he saw Xiang Ning's sick face remained intact.

Xiang Ning respectfully said: "Thank you King Yue for your concern, I'm much better now." These words were sincere and sincere, after all, if it wasn't for Fei Ying, I'm afraid he would have passed away, and Han Xin would never see him again.

"King Yue, Han Lang is now...? Is he the one who asked King Yue to pick us up?"

Yin Xu smiled faintly: "Han Xin is now a world-renowned marshal, as for the other wives, just rest assured. Think about it, if Marshal Han hadn't mentioned it, how would the widow know the wife's residence and identity?"

Xiang Ning is completely convinced of this point, and she is fine with it, especially the fact that she begged for food from Piaomu is rarely known.

Yin Xu said: "Madam, don't worry about staying in Shanyin. When the war in the north is settled, the widow will send Madam to reunite with the Marshal."

Just when Xiang Ning was about to say something more, a maid rushed to report: General Su An has an urgent military report!
(End of this chapter)