Competing

Chapter 563

Hongdu, Yuewang Palace.

"Your Majesty, both Western Chu and Han have sent envoys, and they are on their way to Yue..."

Feiying's activities in the north have been intensified, and his ability to inquire about news has also greatly increased. The envoys from the Chu and Han countries had just set off, and the news came back to Hongdu first.It is precisely because of this that the Yue State can take the first step in many matters and seize the opportunity.

Yue Wang Yin Xu smiled lightly and said, "What are Liu Bang and Xiang Yu doing? They both sent envoys. It seems that they both intend to negotiate peace and form an alliance?"

It is entirely possible for Liu Bang to send envoys here. Lu Yi has been canonized as his wife, which is equivalent to sending out a signal that Liu Bang will make a decision after hearing the news.This is expected and what they expected, so it's their wish come true!
But Xiang Yu's side was a complete accident, it didn't look like his style at all, maybe it was because Fan Yafu's death changed him a bit!But even so, it's still a little hard to get used to.

The West Chu State would also form an alliance with the Yue State. Although Yin Xu had thought about it before, he didn't think much about it. He thought the possibility was relatively small, but it did happen unexpectedly.Things have become a little tricky now, all the envoys from the two countries have come, how should we deal with this matter?
"Your Majesty, it seems that the situation of the Chu and Han countries is not very good. Both Liu Bang and Xiang Yu have moved their minds to negotiate peace and form an alliance. This is a good thing!" Chen Ping said with a smile.

Yin Xu smiled lightly: "A good thing is a good thing, but things are getting more and more complicated!"

Chen Ping said with a smile: "Why do you have to be in trouble, Your Majesty? The interests of the country of Yue are the most important thing in everything. Just talk to them. There is always a way to solve the problem."

"That's true! Let's see what Liu Bang and Xiang Yu want to say to the widow!" Anyway, Yue Guo has the initiative, and Yin Xu is not in a hurry.

As for how to make a decision, let's first see what the two princes and kings have planned, and then make a decision based on the actual situation...

After pondering for a moment, Yin Xu ordered again: "Let Feiying pay close attention to the situation in the north, and watch out for any tricks between Xiang Yu and Liu Bang..."

"Yes!" Chen Ping knew that both Chu and Han could come to discuss an alliance with Yue, and the two countries also had this possibility, so they had to guard against it!

"Also, let Yingbu and Pu Jun send the news, and let them be careful. If there is any change in the Han army, they will send the letter back immediately. And Su Jiao, don't take it lightly, Huan Chu The army in Jiangbei has never been mobilized." Yin Xu wanted everything and immediately added.Now is a critical moment, we must be careful and guard against Liu Bang and Xiang Yu's sudden attack.

"Okay, I will do it right away..."

"And..." Chen Ping was about to leave just now, but when he heard Yin Xu's call, he turned around and came back.

"Please command the king!"

Only then did Yin Xu say: "Secretly mobilize the navy to prepare, but gather on the eastern front!"

"Yes!" A profound smile flashed across Chen Ping's mouth, it seemed that King Yue had finally made up his mind.

From this moment on, the duel between life and death officially begins.

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In the summer of the fourth year of King Yue, after Xiang Yu buried Fan Yafu, he immediately led an army to attack Xingyang, the temporary residence of the King of Han.

This is a desperate counterattack by the West Chu Kingdom after encountering a series of huge difficulties. If it wins, the West Chu Kingdom will gain a more active position. If it loses, it can only find another way. For Xiang Yu, the pressure is still very high big.This is the first battle that Xiang Yu has faced alone since Fan Zeng's death. The pressure and importance are self-evident.

The death of Fan Ya's father put a lot of pressure on the Western Chu State. In order to boost morale, Xiang Yu cleverly assigned the death of Long Qie and the subsequent death of Fan Zeng to Liu Bang.The soldiers of the Western Chu Kingdom clamored to avenge Long Qie and Fan Zeng, and the morale of the mourning soldiers increased a lot.

The mighty army went straight to Xingyang, and when they passed Waihuang, Peng Yue's army took the initiative to give way.

"General, this time Xiang Yu's army is showing their sharpness, it's better for us to avoid it." Chen Qingshan began to persuade Peng Yue early in the morning.

Tian Heng also said: "Xiang Yu is aggressive this time, it is not a good thing to easily confront him. Liu Bang without Han Xin may not be his opponent, and the general should not get involved easily!"

Although Xiang Yu once rescued their Tian family Qi State, but it is also necessary to repay the kindness according to the occasion.Now that he is Peng Yue's courtier, everything should be considered with Peng Yue's interests at the core. As for Xiang Yu's kindness, he can only keep it in his heart silently.

Peng Yue also clearly discovered this problem. Even without Fan Yafu, perhaps it was for this reason that the soldiers of Western Chu State were so powerful.The Western Chu State is already in danger, and this can be regarded as a desperate counterattack by a dying patient, and the momentum is huge.

Peng Yue said: "That's fine, Xiang Yu has a clear purpose, the target is not ours, let's avoid it for now, don't go into this muddy water. But if Liu Bang sends a letter again asking us to send troops to attack Xiang Yu's back, what should we do?"

Chen Qingshan said: "Hasn't Han Xin already set a good example?"

"Yes, if Liu Bang's edict was obeyed as soon as it came, wouldn't the general's role be too cheap?" Tian Heng asked back, and it was indeed the case.However, it also contained a lot of selfishness. Tian Heng hated Liu Bang very much, so he naturally wanted him to be isolated and helpless. It would be best if he was directly defeated by Xiang Yu.

Chen Qingshan can naturally see Tian Heng's selfishness, but it doesn't matter, as long as it doesn't affect Peng Yue's fundamental interests.

"That's right, if we attack the back of the Chu army and annoy Xiang Yu, it's not impossible for him to go back and deal with us to vent his anger. If that's the case, we are no match for Xiang Yu at all." Chen Qing said worriedly.

Peng Yue nodded and said: "That's fine, that's it, let's hold back for now. Presumably Xiang Yu can also see a thing or two, and accept our love. As for Liu Bang, it's up to him..."

Although Peng Yue's strength is not great, it has also played a big role, especially now, he has completely become a master who does not see the rabbit and does not cast the eagle.

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Because of Peng Yue's voluntary avoidance, Xiang Yu's army was mighty and mighty, as if they had not encountered any obstacles, they directly rushed to the front line of Xingyang and Chenggao.

Although Fan Yafu had his last words for peace talks between Chu and Han, he still had to fight hard before the peace talks, at least he had to hurt Liu Bang before making plans.To be honest, Xiang Yu is still proud in his bones, he is not willing to give up just like this.Now that the situation is so bad, this time is a good opportunity. If Xiang Yu can be defeated, there is still a chance.

Talking about peace is the next best thing, or a helpless approach, let's try our best this time and see the result!Peng Yue's active avoidance gave Xiang Yu hope. Without Han Xin and without Peng Yue's help, how much can Liu Bang do?What's more, I still have a trump card in my hand. Liu Bang's parents, brothers, sister-in-law, wife and children all brought to the front line.It depends on how Liu Bang chooses before the battle between the two armies, hum!
Then the Chu army launched an attack, this time his attack was extremely fierce, and the soldiers clamored to avenge Longqie and Yafu.This time, it can be regarded as Xiang Yu's desperate counterattack, which is absolutely powerful.

In a very short family, the Han army was somewhat unable to resist.However, because the King of Han was behind him and personally supervised the battle, the soldiers of the Han army had no choice but to grit their teeth and stand firm.After paying huge casualties, the city was temporarily saved and survived the first attack of the Western Chu army.

In the palace of the King of Han, Liu Bang was gloomy.Although he had expected that Xiang Yu would send troops to attack, he had already made some preparations and responses.

But it was only when things were in front of their eyes that they realized that this was not the case at all. They had completely expected that the West Chu State's attack would be so ferocious.Perhaps from the very beginning he underestimated Chu Jun because of Fan Zeng's death, and now he clearly realizes that even without Fan Zeng, Xiang Yu is still as powerful as ever, which is scary.

Liu Bang is a little at a loss. If this situation continues, the consequences will be unimaginable.What annoyed him even more was that Peng Yue didn't resist at all, even after his edict arrived, he still remained motionless.Sure enough, they are all ungrateful characters, Han Xin is like this, and friends are still like this.

"Zhou Bo, what's the situation in the city defense?" Liu Bang asked in a deep voice.

Zhou Bo replied: "Xingyang is alright, it is mostly reinforced, and the soldiers and food and grass are relatively stable and sufficient, so there will be no problems for the time being. However, the pressure on Chenggao's side is greater. The Chu army is fighting fiercely. Last time there was There is a precedent of failure, so I am worried that something will go wrong."

The last time the Chu army attacked, Cheng Gao accidentally lost it, and it was only after Han Xin rushed back and Peng Yue scratched Chu that he regained it.Chenggao's strategic position is very important, and it is a horn of each other with Xingyang. After it is lost, Xingyang will become an isolated city.Now that Han Xin and Peng Yue are gone, whether they can stick to the city is not only a matter of safety, but also a huge issue of confidence.Liu Bang wants to justify his name by winning. It's not that Liu Bang can't do without Han Xin and Peng Yue, he can still win battles on his own.

Liu Bang also understood in his heart that because he was here in Xingyang, all the defenders dared not take it lightly, and the guards were more tightly guarded.But according to the current situation, no matter which city it is, it is very dangerous.Xiang Yu made it clear this time that he was risking his life. If this continues, the consequences may be quite bad, and Liu Bang is very worried.

"Mr. Zifang, do you have any countermeasures?" Seeing Zhang Liang standing silently at the side, Liu Bang asked.

Zhang Liang was very worried. This was just the current situation, and there was a more difficult matter that really made people worry.

At this moment, someone came to report: "King of Han, Xiang Yu is calling for battle outside the city. He even set up a cauldron and imprisoned an old man, saying that he is the father of King Han... want... to cook... to kill the grandpa..."

(End of this chapter)