a long song

One.

A soldier opened the door and came in to report: "King of Han, Prime Minister Xiao is here to see you."

"What?!" Liu Ji was overjoyed, grinning from the corners of his mouth to the roots of his ears for a while, and even the strands of hair were more energetic than the previous few days.It was only when he smiled that he realized that he was wrong, quickly restrained his expression, and said with an angry look: "Tell him to get out!"

When Xiao He came in, he saw the angry look of the King of Han.He cupped his hands and bowed his head respectfully, "King of Han."

"Don't call me Hanwang! Do you still see me as Hanwang, huh?! Ever since I came to this shit, fart, and shitless place, these sons of bitches have come one by one Run! They run as soon as they run, a group of scumbags, let me go as far as I can! I don’t care about them! In the end, you, your mother also ran! Those bastards just ran away, how can you run? Ah?! Okay, you’re homesick, you’ve grown wings, don’t I have a home?! Don’t I want a home?! You run away, why do you come back after you run away?! Go away!” Liu Jiyue said angrily, He and Lao Xiao have known each other since they were a little older than 20 years old, and now he is 48 years old. This ups and downs friendship for nearly 30 years is a fateful friendship.Xiao He helped him when he committed a crime, covered him when he was having an affair, and sent troops and food to him when he failed in a battle. He even gave him his own young child. He slipped into the battlefield, but at this juncture, he didn't even say hello, and he just ran away.It was such a deep friendship that made him feel more pain in his heart than cutting his left and right hands when he first heard the news that Lao Xiao had run away. For the past two days, he tossed and turned like a kang on a frying pan, unable to sleep. There were nearly half a hundred people here, and they were so angry that they hid in the bed and wiped their tears secretly.

The more Liu Ji talked, the more energetic he became, the more angry he became, and foul language was flying all over the place.Xiao He didn't get annoyed either, he just stood there motionless and let him scold him.After all, they have been friends for more than 20 years, and he also knows Liu Ji. Liu Ji has a big heart, don't look like he is barking like a dog now, when he is done venting, this matter will pass without any sequelae.

Sure enough, after Liu Ji got tired of scolding, he couldn't think of anything else to say, so he simply gulped down a few mouthfuls of water, put the tea bowl heavily on the table, and then said loudly: "Speak, why are you running?"

Xiao He said: "I don't dare to run, I'm chasing the fleeing people."

Liu Jidao: "Who are you chasing?"

Xiao He said: "Han Xin."

Liu Ji got angry again, and he cursed: "Fart! All the generals in the army have run away by more than a dozen, and I didn't see you chasing one. Now you say you ran to chase a crotch. Pifu, Old Xiao, who are you lying to?!"

Xiao He said solemnly: "A general like that runs away, and there are many people who can replace him. But such an outstanding general as Han Xin, there is no other in the world. Wang, then of course you don’t need Han Xin. But if you want to go east and take over the world, no one can do it for you except Han Xin. King of Han, see what you want to do.”

Liu Ji muttered, "Of course I want to break out of the siege and head east! But I can also let Zifang come!"

Xiao He said helplessly: "My King of Han, Mr. Zhang is a scholar. Even Mr. Zhang himself said that what you need now is a general. Not to mention that Mr. Zhang can't get by with King Han, just He's here, do you think Mr. Zhang's body can withstand the lightest set of armor? Can he insist on riding a horse for half a day?"

Liu Ji did not speak.

Xiao He persisted and said: "Since the king of Han has decided to go east, let's use Han Xin again. If you reuse him, Han Xin will stay. If you can't reuse him, the person I have been chasing so hard all day and night will eventually run away."

Liu Ji said reluctantly: "All right, for your sake, I will appoint him as a general."

Xiao Hehu kept silent.

Liu Ji said impatiently, "All right, all right, then appoint him as a general to command the whole army!"

Xiao He was overjoyed: "This is more or less the same."

Seeing his happy look, Liu Ji was annoyed, and almost wanted to kick him, saying: "Then you go and call that Han Xin over, and I will appoint him as a general."

Xiao He stopped doing it again: "King of Han, you are usually very contemptuous and rude to others. Now you want to be named a general, why is it like calling a child, and let people come over with a wave of your hand. You forgot what you did the first two times. Are you treating him? Are you not afraid that he will run away again? Since you want to use him, you have to choose an auspicious day and fast yourself..."

Liu Ji's liver hurts because of his mother and Sui Sui Nian Qi, and he doesn't even want to kick him out: "Okay, okay, old lady Xiao, my mother, I listen to you, let me be quiet and quiet. Everything is done as you said, and now you are satisfied."

Xiao He dodged his kick and ran out with a smile on his face. When he came to the door, he said beamingly: "King of Han, you are truly wise and powerful, unparalleled in the world. Because of your wise move, many people in the world will be saved. In the midst of water and fire! You are the king who will go down in history forever!"

Liu Ji picked up the tea bowl on the table and threw it at him, laughing and scolding: "Get lost!"

two.

Han Xin walked through the process of ascending to the altar step by step according to the rehearsal in advance.

During the salute, he could feel countless pairs of eyes staring at his face and back.No wonder, a few days ago, the King of Han released the news that he would seal the position of General who had been vacant for a long time.At that time, there were many speculations in the army, and many generals were complacent, thinking that such a good thing might happen to them.Until today, General Li Chengbai, who would have thought that the person standing in this position was actually his unknown self?

After the ceremony, Liu Ji sat down on the high platform.He looked at the young man with a calm face, and his thoughts were surging.Xia Houying and Lao Xiao had mentioned this Han Xin to themselves several times, especially that Lao Xiao, who would whisper it in his ears whenever he had the opportunity.I was just annoyed at the time, Zifang ran away with someone else, and I was going to come to this poor place to be angry with birds, so I gave him some kind of official position perfunctorily?Yes, Captain Zhisu, unexpectedly, this kid was dissatisfied and ran away, even taking Lao Xiao with him!As a result, I couldn't eat well and sleep well for two whole days!

The more Liu Ji thought about it, the more restless he became, so he wanted to give this kid some color, and said: "General, Prime Minister Xiao has praised you in front of Gu many times, I don't know what strategy the general uses How about teaching Gu?"

Standing on the high platform, Han Xin said, "The King of Han is marching eastward, and the biggest opponent is King Xiang. In terms of bravery, strength, and military strength, does the King of Han think there is anything that can compete with King Xiang?"

Liu Ji was silent for a while, and said honestly, "I'm afraid it won't work."

Han Xin bowed to Liu Ji, stood up and said calmly, "I think so too. However, I have served him before, please let me tell you about King Xiang's character. When King Xiang roared in anger, he could frighten hundreds of people. Move a little. The princes once marched from the gate of the gate and did not dare to look up at his appearance. This must be called bravery. But King Xiang can't let go of talented generals, so this is nothing more than the bravery of ordinary people."

"King Xiang was kind to his subordinates. He even shed tears when he saw a sick person, and gave him his own food. However, when someone made military exploits and should be awarded a title, he put the engraved seal in his hand. Playing with it until it loses its edges and corners is reluctant to give it to others. This is the so-called benevolence of a woman."

"Even though King Xiang dominated the world and made the princes surrender, he gave up the favorable terrain in Guanzhong and established his capital in Pengcheng because of his greed for his hometown. He also violated the agreement of Emperor Yi and enshrined his cronies as kings, which made the princes angry Not fair."

"Furthermore, no place that King Xiang's army passed through was devastated and destroyed. The battle of Xiangcheng, the murder of Qin prisoners is the best proof. Most people in the world resent him, and the people are unwilling to join him, but they are forced to , everyone reluctantly obeyed. Although King Xiang is the overlord in name, he has actually lost the hearts of the people of the world. Therefore, his advantages can easily turn into disadvantages. Now the King of Han can really do the opposite: appoint the world to be brave and good at fighting If everyone fights for the king, what else can’t be killed? Give the world’s cities to meritorious ministers, who is not convinced? With the teacher of justice, obey the wish of the soldiers to return to the east , conform to the mind of people in the world to be safe and happy, what kind of enemy can't be defeated?"

"Now the three kings entrusted by King Xiang in Guanzhong were all generals of the Qin Dynasty. They led the army to fight for several years, and countless children of Qin died. Later, they tricked innocent soldiers into surrendering to the princes. Wait until In Xin'an, Xiang Yu buried more than 20 Qin troops who had surrendered alive, only Zhang Han, Sima Xin and Dong Yi survived. Presumably, the fathers and brothers in Qindi hated these three people to the bone. Now Xiang Yu is just relying on his power to forcibly seal them. The people of Qin did not love them when they appointed these three kings. However, the king of Han did not commit any crimes after he entered the pass. He abolished the harsh laws of the Qin Dynasty. Brothers and fathers have long regarded the King of Han as their own king. Now that the King of Han is advancing eastward, the name is justified, and the weather, time, people, and harmony are all taken, and the rest is only a favorable place."

The more Liu Ji heard this, the more he felt that what this kid said was quite right, so he put away his previous thoughts of belittling him, and even threw into the sky the annoyance caused by his disrespectful question at the beginning. He kept sighing, "It's too late to know you!"

Han Xin received the praise calmly, and seeing the expressions of approval or admiration from the people around him, he couldn't help but secretly heaved a sigh of relief. This first step of prestige was finally established.

three.

Han Xin rummaged through the map in the warehouse, Xiao He accompanied him.

"I want Bashu to go to Guanzhong."

Xiao He dragged a box from the shelf, opened it and said, "It should be all in here, and there is a map of the whole country over there, and there may be more detailed ones."

Han Xin flipped through the pages, frowned, and said, "All of these? That's too much. Aren't your marching suitcases heavy?"

Xiao Hedao: "These are carefully selected by Ovary. He said that the same area should not be lost in vain. Some maps with a difference of 30 or [-] years will have more or less trails. He said those are critical moments. life-saver."

Han Xin gave a hand.

From the side, Xiao He saw the young man in front of him who had always kept his face lowered suddenly, and the corners of his mouth seemed to twitch.

"Well, if that's the case, then I have to take a good look."

four.

"Zhang Han's military report to Gu said that Liu Ji was building the plank road. I wonder what Mr. Zhang thinks about this?" Xiang Yu fixed his eyes on Zhang Liang and said.

Zhang Liang smiled lightly, and said unhurriedly: "It's just a plank road, it's not worthy of King Xiang's attention."

"Oh?" Xiang Yu raised his eyebrows, "Tell me."

"If the King of Han was really rebellious, why did he burn down the plank road in the first place? If it is repaired now, it will not be completed in five or ten years. I think that the King of Han may just want to have more channels for exchanging materials with the outside world. Even if the King of Han really has Don't worry, before his horses and soldiers get down the narrow plank road, I'm afraid they will be intercepted and killed by King Xiang's army in the high mountains." Zhang Liang smiled, and pointed to the paving on the wall. Looking at the large map covering the wall, he said, "Look at this map, King Xiang. Hanzhong, Bashu are surrounded by mountains. The mountains are high and dangerous. If there is no plank road, I am afraid that the army of the King of Han can only rely on climbing mountains to get out."

Xiang Yu glanced at the map, not paying attention, and said: "I know, this is the largest and most complete map in the treasury of the Taishi Yuling of the Qin Dynasty. If I read it carefully, Liu Ji can't even get out I called you here today, mainly to talk about Tian Rong's matter..."

Zhang Liang came out of Xiang Yu's study, walked all the way back to King Han's courtyard, and found He Yi at the door of his room.

"The King of Han will definitely leave the customs soon, and then Xiang Yu will definitely take his anger out on me. We can't stay here in Pengcheng, we have to find a time to escape as soon as possible." After closing the door, Zhang Liang said in a low voice.

He Yi was shocked, lowered his voice and said solemnly: "How did you see it, sir?"

Zhang Liang quickly said in a low voice: "Today, King Xiang told me that the King of Han was building a plank road. I burned the plank road, and the King of Han would not touch it easily. Even if he wanted to repair it, he would do it secretly. Now Xiang Yu knows that the King of Han is building a plank road , I’m afraid it’s a clear plank road, and there’s a secret behind it.”

He Yi said softly: "Then how do we get out? There are King Xiang's eyeliner everywhere in front of the door here, I'm afraid it's really difficult."

Zhang Liang frowned slightly, and was about to speak.Suddenly, Han Wangcheng shouted loudly from outside the door, his voice was still a bit drunk: "Where is Zhang Liang?! Where did he die?! Tell him to come over and pour me wine!"

Zhang Liang was frowning when he heard him say again: "Damn, what a life you're living. I want beauties! I want fine wine! I want singing and dancing!"

Zhang Liang's heart moved, and a light flashed in his eyes.