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Chapter 485 One Pass, One Person
Raise Yan and Zhao in the north, attack Qi in the east, cut off the grain road of Chu in the south, and meet the king in Xingyang in the west!

This is Han Xin's strategic suggestion to Han Wang Liu Bang, who believes that under the current situation of Chu and Han's struggle, this is the way for the Han army to win.

Now that the Western Wei Kingdom has been pacified, the Han Kingdom has set up Hedong County here, and Han Xin focuses his attention on the next goal-Daiguo!
The acting king Zhao Xie was originally a descendant of the Zhao royal family who used to be princes of the six countries. After the anti-Qin uprising broke out, he was established as the Zhao king.

However, after the enfeoffment of Guanzhong, his identity as the king of Zhao changed. Xiang Yu deliberately divided the strength of the original princes of the six countries, because he divided the original Zhao country into two.

Zhao Wangxie became the acting king, and the land of the feudal country was greatly reduced.As for the original land and city of Zhao State, many lands and cities were sealed to Changshan King Zhang Er.

Zhao Wangxie was very dissatisfied with this, but frightened by Xiang Yu's power, he had to accept this fact silently.The one who was dissatisfied with Zhang Er being the king of Changshan was Zhao Xie, the acting king, and his friend, Chen Yu, a former minister of Zhao State, was even more angry.

Chen Yu and Zhang Er were originally from the state of Wei. When Chen Sheng and Wu Guang rebelled, they went to defect together. Later, they were ordered to come to the state of Zhao to organize the uprising against Qin.After Zhao Guo experienced a turmoil, Zhang Er supported Zhao Xie, a descendant of Zhao Wang's family, as king and became an important minister of Zhao Guozhu.

Until now, the relationship between the two is still very good. Of course, this is based on equal status and mutual trust.Later, Zhang Han led his army to put down the uprising army of the Six Kingdoms and surrounded Julu City where Zhao Wangxie was at that time. The situation was very critical.At this time Zhang Er learned that his good friend Chen Yu had an army near Julu, so he sent someone to ask Chen Yu for help.

As a result, Chen Yu refused to help on the grounds that "if you use meat to defeat a tiger, you will lose the army in vain". Zhang Er was very annoyed by this result.Still Xiang Yu led the army to rescue in time and relieved the crisis of Julu City.But since then, the relationship between the two of them has taken a turn for the worse, turning into enemies.Especially after Xiang Yu was entrusted, the enemies were extremely jealous when they met.

Xiang Yu deliberately divided the relationship between Zhao Guojun and his ministers. Zhang Er became the king of Changshan because he followed Xiang Yu into Qinguan, but Chen Yu only got a marquis.

Chen Yu was very dissatisfied with this, and complained: "I and Zhang Er have the same credit. He is a prince and Yu is a prince. Xiang Yu is very unfair to me."

It is precisely because of this that Chen Yu has always been very dissatisfied with Zhang Er, and has been planning how to take revenge in his heart.

Later, Tian Rong of Qi State sent troops to fight against Western Chu State, and Chen Yu, who received different treatment from Western Chu Overlord Xiang Yu, took advantage of the situation.

Chen Yu sent a guest Xia Shuo to visit Tian Rong, saying that Zhang Er was close to Xiang Yu, and that after receiving Xiang Yu's favor, he might fall to the side of Western Chu, so he wanted to borrow troops from Qi to attack Zhang Er, the king of Changshan.

Tian Rong is also happy to see the success of this. He hopes to win more allies and create more enemies for Western Chu.In addition, he really hoped that the princes close to the Western Chu Kingdom in the north of the river would be suppressed, lest his north be attacked.After all, King Jibei and other princes surnamed Tian at that time also favored Xiang Yu's side, so Tian Rong agreed to the request to borrow troops.

Chen Yu was Lord Wu'an at that time, and he only owned the fiefs of three counties. He mobilized all the soldiers under his command, plus the troops lent by Tian Rong, to attack Changshan Kingdom.

Zhang Er, a general who became a newly rising prince, would not get the price of the original princes of the six countries.At that time, the land of Hebei mainly consisted of the Western Wei Kingdom, the Dai Kingdom, the Yan Kingdom, and the King of Jibei.

Several veteran princes all hoped that Zhang Er would be defeated, so Chen Yu's actions could be said to be happy to see their success, and he supported them both openly and secretly.

Xiang Yu was busy fighting in the Central Plains and was unable to provide the necessary support to King Chang Shan. It is reasonable for Zhang Er to be at a disadvantage.After the Battle of Pengcheng, Changshan Kingdom was already in jeopardy, and Dai Wang Zhao Xie tried to appease Chen Yu, and the old land of Changshan Kingdom would basically fall into the hands of Dai Guo.

Because the Han army suddenly went north to conquer the Western Wei State, Wei Wangbao notified the major princes in Hebei, so that they all had deep hostility towards the Han Army, so they all fell to the side of the Western Chu State.In order to win over the He/Northern princes, Xiang Yu acquiesced to the Dai State's occupation of Changshan State, and at the same time hinted that Zhao Xie could restore Zhao State and regain the position of King Zhao.

In this way, Zhang Er lost the last bit of dispensable support, and finally lost to Chen Yu's attack.

If this situation continues, it will be a matter of time before Zhang Er is defeated and decapitated.Fortunately, at this time, he was lucky enough to enter someone's eyes.

It was Han Xin, Generalissimo of the Han Army who noticed Zhang Er!
After Han Xin offered advice to Liu Bang, he was busy conquering other princes in Hebei. Although Han Xin's talents were extraordinary, after all, he only had [-] troops under his command, and he seemed a little weak alone.

At this time, he noticed Chen Yu's offensive against Chang Shan Kingdom. This time was undoubtedly the most lonely and helpless time for Zhang Er. It would be best if he was pulled to his side now.

Although Zhang Er didn't have many troops left, Han Xin was more interested in Zhang Er.

As the former important minister of Zhao State, King Chang Shan, Zhang Er knew the situation of Zhao State very well.Of course, I also know a lot about the situation and internal conditions of the Dai country, and I am also more familiar with the combat conditions of the Dai army.

Now that there is an all-out war with Dai, such a person is undoubtedly what he needs, so Han Xin sent Guan Ying to lead an army of [-] to meet Zhang Er who was defeated and fled.

It has been a long time now, Guan Ying has not returned, and there is no news, Han Xin can't help but wait a little anxiously.

Xiang Yu has already mobilized troops to Xingyang, and Liu Bang is under a lot of pressure.Now the King of Han even sent envoys to urge him to start the conquest of Zhao as soon as possible, so as to reduce the pressure on Xingyang.

As a result, the pressure on Han Xin's shoulders has been heavy for a long time.Liu Bang's urging was second to none. What he cared more about was how long Xingyang could last. If Liu Bang made a mistake now, it would not do him any good, and many of his plans would be in vain.Thinking of these many things, Han Xin felt a little heavy, and he was always looking forward to Guan Ying's return as soon as possible.

Fortunately, luck was good, Guan Ying finally came back at noon the next day, and brought Zhang Er back as expected.

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"Marshal, Guan Ying came back to report. Zhang Er has been brought back safely, and he is currently recovering from his injuries. Come back to see the Marshal later!" Guan Ying returned to Han Xin as soon as he came back.

Han Xin nodded and said, "Very well, how about the casualties of our army?"

Guan Ying said: "More than 400 people were killed in our army, and hundreds of people were injured! When the last general met Zhang Er, he was already fleeing towards the east of the river. It can be seen that he himself intended to join our army. The last general was about to Respond, bring him back."

"En!" Han Xin nodded lightly. Casualties and losses are inevitable, but these casualties are still worthwhile compared to Zhang Er's own value.

"By the way, what's the situation with Chen Yu and Zhao Xie?" Han Xin immediately asked about the opponent's situation.

Guan Ying said: "Now that Changshan Kingdom has been defeated, the Daiwang's side is in good shape. After Zhao Xie fell to Western Chu, with Xiang Yu's acquiescence, he is now going to regain the status of King Zhao and rule over the original Zhao Kingdom!"

"Really? The hometown of Zhao, let Zhao Wangxie be happy for a few days!" Han Xin couldn't help but sneer.

Guan Ying knew that Marshal Han was bound to win Zhao's homeland, and it would be a matter of time before he took action, but he didn't know exactly what Marshal Han planned.

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"I've met Marshal Han!" When Zhang Er came to meet Han Xin, he had just bandaged the wound and was very depressed.

Han Xin saw it and comforted him, "King Chang Shan doesn't need to be polite!"

Zhang Er smiled wryly and said: "Marshal Han is serious. Now Zhang Er is just the lord of subjugation. If it is serious, he is like a bereaved dog. If Marshal Han hadn't sent General Guan Ying to respond, I'm afraid he would have been decapitated long ago. Now Zhang Er came to defect to Marshal Han, hoping to be a pawn under Marshal Han's command is already very good!"

Zhang Er was very aware of his situation. A prince who lost his fief was worthless, and he didn't dare to trust him if he wanted to get the protection and help of the Han army.Thinking about the few princes who encountered the same situation as himself, Wei Bao was vacillating, wanting to have both sides, and finally ended up committing suicide.Yongwang Zhanghan and Jiujiang Wangyingbu came to Yue, and they were also generals under the command of Yue.So lower your posture now, and Han Xin will not treat himself too badly, this is the way to settle down.

Han Dao said, "General Zhang Er doesn't need to worry about Chang Shan's matter, I will help you get justice." Although the words were mostly comforting, they were also very respectful.But Zhang Er has already shipped, so this title is really not polite.

"Thank you so much, Marshal Han!" Zhang Er didn't dare to underestimate the young Marshal of the Han Army. Zhang Han and Wei Bao had both been defeated by him one after another. To be so relied on by the Han King Liu Bang is naturally very special. ability.In Zhang Er's eyes, the only young heroes who can be compared with him are probably Xiang Yu, the Overlord of Western Chu, and Yin Xu, the King of Yue.

Han Xin asked: "I do have plans to mobilize troops against Zhao Guo. What advice does General Zhang Er have? Are you willing to give me some help?"

Zhang Er said with a smile: "Marshal Han speaks seriously, Zhang Er is very lucky to be able to serve under the Marshal's command. Zhao Guo, the last general really knows something, if he can help the Marshal's conquest, it will be the best. "

Han Xin nodded and said, "General Zhang Er, tell me!"

Zhang Er replied: "Now Chang Shan and Dai Guo have been merged into the original Zhao State, and their strength is not small. The general thought that the focus of this battle is on one pass and one person!"

"Which pass, who is it?" Han Xin was very interested in this, and hurriedly asked!

Zhang Er immediately replied: "Jingxingkou, Li Zuoche!"

(End of this chapter)