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Chapter 71 Astrology
Night, Xuyi!

The evening breeze is blowing, and the sky is full of stars.Today's Xuyi city is extraordinarily lively, and it is not quiet because of the arrival of night.

On the tenth day of the sixth lunar month, is it an auspicious day for the zodiac? Prince Xiong Xin climbed onto the high platform inlaid with gold and jade.And he accepted the congratulations from the officials in the rebuilt palace, and the state of Chu was officially restored.

After ascending the throne, Xiong Xin issued an edict in the name of the king of Chu, canonizing Xiang Liang as Shangzhu State, Wu Xinjun; Liu Bang as Pei Gong; Yin Xu as Shaoxing Marquis.This was all scheduled a few days ago, and it was just a supplementary program at this time.At the same time, Xiang Yu was also granted the title of Duke of Lu, Yingbu's Dangyang Lord was also formally legalized, and some other courtiers and generals were also awarded.

The most surprising thing was Song Yi. Xiong Xin had made Song Yi a Ling Yin a few days ago, a general in charge of Chu's military affairs.No one would have thought that at the court meeting after the enthronement ceremony, Song Yi's favor would go even further, and King Huai of Chu would give Song Yi the honorary title of "Champion Qingzi".Qingzi, the words of praise and respect from people at that time are still like saying that you are a son.Admiral, the champion of Guyan, the degree of praise is obvious.Song Yi became the No. 1 minister of Chu State and the commander-in-chief of the military in a veritable name.There is a momentum of being under one person and above ten thousand people.

Song Yi swept away the bad luck of the past few days, feeling elated, more arrogant, and more defiant.Xiang Liang's men and horses were greatly neglected, and their popularity and face dropped to the lowest point.It should be Yin Xu who was depressed again. In the main hall that day, he planned everything and took advantage of Song Yi's opportunity to provoke troubles, and drove him into a dead end.Even more forcefully, he forced King Huai of Chu to express his opinion and make a choice.

However, the result was somewhat unexpected. Yin Xu admitted that he had somewhat underestimated the shepherd boy prince.Xiong Xin's round of rewards, wooing and suppressing everyone to varying degrees, once again played a perfect balance.Song Yi, who was relatively weak, temporarily gained the upper hand with the support of the Chu king.Apart from the celebration in the royal palace tonight, there was even a grand banquet in Song Yi's mansion, very lively.

Song Yi also sent the invitation letter in a high-sounding manner, but Yin Xu frowned and declined with excuses.If you don't go now, don't you bring shame on yourself!How could Marquis Shaoxing be willing to accept his dislike.He called Pu Jun and Gao Yi to drink early.

Xiang Yu was also quite depressed, the crown prince was so ignorant of good and bad, he worked so hard to find him back, this kind of kindness will be repaid with revenge.Although Xiong Xin was forced by the situation, Xiang Yu had inadvertently hated him and Song Yi together, and the determination to kill him after many years may not have started today.

When Xiang Yu returned to the mansion, he saw Fan Zeng looking up at the sky in a shady independent garden with vicissitudes.Xiang Yu shook his head secretly, took a cloak from the room, walked over gently and put it on Fan Zeng's shoulders.

When Fan Zeng turned his head and saw Xiang Yu's respectful and caring feelings, his heart was moved.

Xiang Yu said softly: "Mr. Fan, it's very cold at night, you should pay more attention to your body as you get older."

Fan Zeng nodded, feeling warm in his heart, he had no children in his life.A group of disciples were also in awe of him, but Fan Zeng had rarely experienced such ordinary care between master and apprentice father and son.Thinking of this incident, he at the age of seventy couldn't help but sigh.

"Mr. Fan is stargazing?" Xiang Yu asked tentatively.

Fan Zeng collected his mind and said, "That's right, the stars in the sky and the world are related to each other. Observing the changes of the stars will give people some enlightenment."

Xiang Yu asked: "I don't know what you can gain from watching the stars tonight, Mr. Fan?"

Fan Zengyao pointed to the starry sky and said: "Look, the huge star in the northwest sky field is dim and dull. It is the Emperor Star. The former Qin Shihuang was dazzling, but now Qin II is going against the law, and the ruin of the country is just around the corner. dim."

Xiang Yu nodded secretly, humbly asking for advice.Just listen to Fan Zeng continued: "Look here, the shining star in the middle is the general star, shining brightly. It is his appearance that gradually dims the emperor star in the northwest, which symbolizes the leadership The commander of Qin Daye is also the so-called general star. Do you know who this general star refers to?"

Xiang Yu hesitated for a moment, then shook his head slightly.

"You know, I'm just embarrassed to say it!" Fan Zeng said with a smile: "Jiang Xing refers to your uncle and nephew of the Xiang family, more precisely, you. In the future, this great foundation will eventually be handed over to you."

Hehe, Xiang Yu gave a rare shy smile: "With your good words, Xiang Ji will definitely do his best and carry forward."

Fan Zeng smiled lightly, as if he didn't hear it. He took a few steps forward and sighed, "Jiangxing shines brightly, but its brightness is not as good as before, and it even has a tendency to continue to dim!"

Jiang Xing represents his uncle and nephew of the Xiang family. Could it be his nephew who dimmed Jiang Xing... Xiang Yu hurriedly asked: "Mr. Fan, what do you mean?"

"Look!" It was very clear tonight, and the stars were very clear. Fan Zeng pointed in the direction of the general star and said, "There is a star over there with a faint tail, and it is rushing towards the general star. This is the so-called nemesis. , who do you think this nemesis is?"

Inadvertently, Fan Zeng's address to Xiang Yu also changed.Maybe they didn't pay attention to each other, maybe they all understood and tacitly understood.In short, starting from this night, some subtle changes have taken place in the relationship between Fan Zeng and Xiang Yu.

"Song Yi!" Xiang Yu answered with certainty.

"That's right! It's Song Yi, a villain who succeeds, and it won't last long. As for King Huai, don't worry, he's just a teenage boy, playing tricks! These are the reflections of the current state of Chu." Fan Zeng Said: "However, these are not the main points. The old man has been watching the stars recently and found some unusual things."

"Oh?" Xiang Yu suddenly became interested.

Fan Zeng pointed to the starry sky and said, "Above the sky field, apart from the guest star colliding with the general star, there are two small stars. A small purple star in the north is gradually shining, which is very likely to be dazzling. There is also the general star. The little star next to it emits a faint light, faintly shining with the general star."

Xiang Yu looked in the direction of Fan Zeng's finger, and indeed saw a small star, the light was still smiling, if you don't pay attention carefully, it is easy to miss it.

Fan Zeng said: "Before this old man, I didn't know why. I don't know who this star represents? It wasn't until the last few days that I found out."

"Who?" Xiang Yu looked hesitantly at Fan Zeng, who had been silent for a long time, before asking, "You mean Liu Bang and Yin Xu?"

"That's right! The two dukes were conferred the title of marquis in Huaiwang Palace, and Lao Fa suddenly realized that they were definitely the two of them." Fan Zeng said eloquently, "I'm not worried about Song Yi's guest star, but Liu Bang, Zi Xing Da. There is a dazzling image. Liu Bang seems to be a rascal, but in fact he has great ambitions, treacherous and cunning, and his future is unpredictable. Moreover, he has Zhang Liang, Xiao He, Zhou Bo and other insightful people who are willing to help him. It is difficult to guarantee that he will not achieve great things in the future. Marshal If you underestimate Liu Bang too much, all kinds of things in Pengcheng have already formed a beam, so you can't be careless in the future!"

It was only then that Xiang Yu realized that Fan Zeng cared so much about him, and a feeling of admiration suddenly arose in his heart.Fan Zeng continued: "This time he colluded with Song Yi, and both sides wooed him, becoming the actual biggest winner. We have to guard against it in the future!"

"Yes!" Xiang Yu nodded, thought for a moment and then asked, "Mr. Fan, what about Yin Xu?"

"I can't see through it!" Fan Zeng's answer was so abrupt that Xiang Liang couldn't help being shocked.

After a long time, Fan Zeng sighed: "This little star is next to the general star. Its light is just born, and it is not eye-catching. Most of the light is the result of the general star's brilliance, but..." Mr. Fan hesitated for a moment and said: "It is also possible that its light is for the general. Covered by the stars, once freed from the suppression of the general star, no one knows whether it will be radiant... In short, it will be of great benefit to stay by your side, if you can't keep it, I wish he didn't exist... Do you understand?"

Fan Zeng's words were meaningful, and Xiang Yu's heart was shocked, his eyes flickered, and his face changed several times.He nodded solemnly, knowing everything clearly.

"Ahem!" Fan Zeng suddenly coughed continuously!
Xiang Yu hurried up to cheer him up, and comforted him: "Mr. Fan, it's getting cold at night, go back to your room and rest!"

At the corner where the backs of the two disappeared completely, behind the flowers and trees on one side, a figure quietly walked out, apparently "hiding" here for a long time.I saw him looking up at the bright and shining stars, thoughtfully, showing a rather inscrutable smile, turned and left.

(End of this chapter)