Chapter 12 5. Borrowing troops from Xiang Liang, Zhang Liang offered a plan to defeat Yong Chi

Liu Bang won the victory in the defense of Fengyi, and his morale was high. After discussing with Xiao He and others, he decided to make persistent efforts to consolidate the victory he had just won, gain a firm foothold, and divide the world with the princes. In November, Liu Bang ordered Yongchi to guard Fengyi, and he himself led the troops to attack Xue County.Liu Bang's troops showed more bravery and momentum in the battle of Xue County.The governor of Sichuan County abandoned his armor and abandoned the city, and fled to Qi County.The insurgents did not give in, took advantage of the victory and pursued them to Qi County, where they fought again. As a result, the governor of Sichuan County was captured and beheaded by Cao Wushang.

When Liu Bang was playing happily on the front line, he didn't expect that he was quietly dug into the "corner". King Chen Sheng of Chu sent Zhou Shi, a native of Wei, to lead his troops to attack the city and occupy the land to the east, and regained the lost land of Wei State.Zhou Shi first aimed at Fang Yu, but Liu Bang quickly returned to Fang Yu.Zhoushi's plan fell through, and he aimed at Fengyi again.Zhou Shi sent an envoy to Fengyi and said to the guard Yongchi: "Fengyi was originally the land of Wei State. Now Wei State has recovered dozens of cities. If you return to Wei State, Wei State will make you a Marquis , stationed in Fengyi." Liu Bang was acquainted with Yong Chi when he was the head of the pavilion, and Yong Chi couldn't understand Liu Bang very much. When Liu Bang raised troops, he also reluctantly joined Liu Bang. After listening to the envoy's persuasion, he immediately rebelled against Liu Bang and surrendered to Wei. State, guarding Fengyi for Wei State.

When Liu Bang Zai Fangyu heard the news, he couldn't help being furious.In his life, he hated villains who violated loyalty the most, and hated Yong Chi's treachery to the bone.More importantly, Fengyi is the place where he was born and raised. From the day he was born, it has belonged to Chu State. Liu Bang could not tolerate Fengyi being divided.Liu Bang personally took command, dispatched troops and generals, and hurried to Fengyi to fight Yong Chi to the death.However, the city of Fengyi is as solid as gold, easy to defend and difficult to attack. After several days of fierce fighting, the results are very little.Liu Bang was so angry that he fell ill and had to retreat back to Peixian County.At this time, Liu Bang met Zhang Liang, a very important person in his life.

Zhang Liang and Liu Bang met by chance, and they admired each other as soon as they got acquainted.At this time, Liu Bang encountered his first defeat since he started his army, and he was still defeated by his fellow countrymen, so he was anxious and hated.Zhang Liang asked Liu Bang, "When does Pei Gong want to take back Fengyi?" Liu Bang sighed and said, "I wish I could kill Yongchi right away and take back Fengyi." Zhang Liang said, "If you want to take back Fengyi, you must borrow some elite soldiers. Good general." Liu Bang was a little puzzled: "Could it be that my eight or nine thousand troops are still small?" Zhang Liang said: "You know better than me that a city is solid. If you fight recklessly, you will definitely lose a lot. I have a trick, I don't know You want to use it or not." Liu Bang was full of energy, and immediately said: "Just take Fengyi." Zhang Liang said: "Actually, this is not a good idea. Many people have used it. It is borrowing troops." However, the borrowing of soldiers I mentioned was not for fighting, but for encirclement, until the food and grass in Yongchi were gone, he would naturally give up the city." Liu Bang suddenly realized: "Yes, to encircle Fengyi City There are three floors inside and three floors outside, what should he do? But who should I borrow troops from?" Xiao He immediately reminded Liu Bang that Xiang Liang's army was stationed in Xue County, Xiang Liang was a descendant of Xiang Yan, and his reputation was far-reaching.Liu Bang realized that it was not a wise move to fight alone. Relying on Xiang Liang, a big tree, can strengthen his own strength. Zhang Liang's strategy is really good!

Without further ado, the next day, Liu Bang's back was no longer sore, and he led more than a hundred horsemen to Xue County in good spirits.He first arranged his entourage outside Xiang Liang's barracks, and came to see Xiang Liang generously by himself. He thought in his heart that he came to borrow soldiers by himself, not begging, so naturally he didn't need to be trembling, so when Xiang Liang saw him, he felt that he had something to offer. A kind of calm temperament, I appreciate it very much.When Liu Bang saw Xiang Liang, he said straightforwardly: "I have admired the general for a long time, and I am willing to submit to the general's command and do my bidding. Now my hometown is occupied by the traitor Yongchi, and I can't attack the city. I want to borrow five thousand elite soldiers from you..." Xiang When Liang's army was growing, he was very happy to hear that Liu Bang came to join him, so he immediately said: "Okay, I will lend you five thousand elite soldiers to help you capture Fengyi." He easily borrowed five thousand elite soldiers.

Liu Bang borrowed troops to come back, and according to Zhang Liang's plan, he surrounded Fengyi city so densely that it was impossible to get through.For Liu Bang, this battle was very easy, not even called a battle. There was enough food and grass, and it was enough to guard steadily.Liu Bang has Zhang Liang and others by his side, and he has the chance to win. Whenever he finds an opportunity, he will drink and chat with everyone.Liu Bang said with emotion: "I think back then, we drank and made friends every day in Peixian County, and our life was very leisurely. Since the war, we haven't had such a leisurely time for a long time." Xiao He said with a smile: "It all depends on Zhang Liang. Good strategy..."

Yong Chi guarded Fengyi City, easily repelled Liu Bang's attack for the first time, and was a little complacent. He heard that Liu Bang had borrowed elite soldiers, so he was ready for the first battle. The strange thing was that Liu Bang was only stationed outside the city and did not move.Yong Chi wondered for a few days, and finally figured out Liu Bang's plan.There was not much food and grass in the small town of Fengyi, but now surrounded by Liu Bang, there was no way to communicate with the outside world, and he couldn't stand it in a few days.Yong Chi knew that Liu Bang hated himself very much, so in the end, he would definitely die under Liu Bang's knife.Yong Chi thought about it for a few days, and finally decided to surrender. He sent an envoy out of the city to meet Liu Bang, and said to Liu Bang: As long as the head is not beheaded, he is willing to sacrifice the city.Liu Bang was eager to recapture Fengyi, and felt that Yongchi was from the same town, and there were many soldiers of his own in Yongchi's team, so he said to the envoy, "Yongchi will not die first, but the merits must be redeemed." The five thousand elite soldiers who came here took Fengyi easily without using a knife or gun.

Liu Bang borrowed soldiers and borrowed a fate.When Liu Bang rushed to Xiang Jun to fight back, he met Xiang Yu.At this time, Liu Bang was nearly forty years old, and Xiang Yu was only twenty-five years old. Although Liu Bang was often praised for being handsome, he was already middle-aged, and Xiang Yu was standing in front of him when he was young and strong. No one can stop the momentum. Perhaps Liu Bang will not admit it until he dies: he has low self-esteem when facing Xiang Yu.Liu Bang thought to himself, why is Xiang Yu so lucky?Born in an aristocratic family, he must have been well-clothed and well-fed since he was a child; his grandfather was a famous general of his generation, and he was regarded with admiration after birth; he was born with supernatural powers, so he can stand out in this troubled world at such a young age.Think about when I was twenty-five years old, I was just drinking and drinking on the streets and alleys.

Liu Bang admired Xiang Yu. Xiang Yu was usually serious and young, so he didn't feel bad when he saw Liu Bang talking and laughing happily.After this meeting, Liu Bang and Xiang Yu formed a war partner. From time to time, Liu Bang compared himself with Xiang Yu, hoping to find something better than Xiang Yu. In future battles, big and small, Liu Bang did not change this Habit. Yong Chi's betrayal was a heavy blow to the fledgling Liu Bang, but it was also a rare life test.When Liu Bang was betrayed by relatives and isolated and helpless, he borrowed troops from Xiang Liang and finally regained his base.It is a blessing in disguise, but it is not a blessing. Yong Chi's betrayal objectively brought benefits to Liu Bang: first, he won Zhang Liang, the number one counselor in the world; : Emerging in politics, under the guidance of Zhang Liang, he moved closer to the most popular Xiang Group at that time, and became a major general in the anti-Qin team.