Chapter 15 8. Make a plan to lure Qin generals to take Wuguan

Liu Bang has made outstanding achievements in frontline battles, and Xiang Yu is not bad either.Xiang Yu rescued Zhao, first killed Song Yi and replaced him, then defeated the Qin general Wang Li, and surrendered Zhang Han. The army grew stronger and stronger, and his reputation shook the world. Liu Bang knew all this. Even though he won the battles of Changyi, Chenliu, and Xingyang again and again, his morale was high and food and grass were sufficient, but compared with Xiang Yu's army, he was still too weak.Xiang Yu was born in a noble family, young and promising, created many war myths, and made great military exploits.From personal charm to family background, Liu Bang has a kind of inferiority complex when facing Xiang Yu. This kind of inferiority makes him hide his strength and bide his time, and makes him wait for opportunities silently.What he thought was: Should I always be a small supporting role?

At this time, Liu Bang had already entered the threshold of fifty years old.Fifty years old is the age to retire now, and at that time it was even more "half buried in the earth", half of my life has passed.Liu Bang was unavoidably a little anxious, and he was thinking about his own little Jiujiu in his heart: How can we break through the pass and enter Qin faster? The words "the king who first breaks Qin and enters Xianyang" can't help but tempt him, but he also understands the truth that whoever has the strength is the boss. Perhaps only Zhang Liang can understand Liu Bang's mind.At this time, Xianyang is right in front of him, and if he breaks Wuguan, he will be able to drive straight in. This battle is inevitable.Just as Liu Bang, Zhang Liang and others were thinking about the next step, something happened a little bit.

Zhao Gao sent someone to sue for peace.Before Liu Bang saw the visitor, he had already despised and ridiculed Zhao Gao thousands of times in his heart: "A eunuch!" The visitor was good at observing words and deeds, but he still didn't understand that his "diplomacy" object was Liu Bang who had been in the market since he was a child. Liu Bang's hard-to-get rid of the philistine spirit has become his advantage in diplomatic activities. He has a playful smile and talks about things. Although he is a prince, he still doesn't have such a great majesty.The Qin envoy took out his usual tricks, praised Liu Bang's achievements, and then expressed the "sincere heart" of Prime Minister Zhao's peace talks, and finally proposed a generous condition: "We will share the land with Pei Gong and become king in Guanzhong... "As he spoke, he did not forget to take out the generous gift prepared by Zhao Gao.Qin Heng collected all kinds of rare treasures in the palace for many years, and these things were just a drop in the bucket to Zhao Gao.Liu Bang has been fighting for many years, and he has seen blood flow into rivers and corpses everywhere, but he has never seen any rare treasures. He immediately smiled and said to the Qin envoy: "Why be so polite." ", Qin envoy was really flattered, seeing that Liu Bang was tempted by jewelry, Qin envoy immediately felt that more than half of his task had been completed.Later, Liu Bang really accepted the jewels and personally sent the Qin envoy out of the big tent. The Qin envoy quickly said: "Don't dare to be, don't dare to be, Peigong hurry up and stay."

Will Liu Bang agree to negotiate with Qin?of course not.Liu Bang knew in his heart that in the era of separatist regimes, he had to be careful everywhere, otherwise he would be eaten by big fish sooner or later, so he didn't show a little arrogance when facing Qin envoys.The smoothness in Liu Bang's bones has indeed become an important factor in his success.On the other hand, Liu Bang and Zhang Liang have been together for a long time, and they have learned some truths about "the one who wins the hearts of the people wins the world". How could Liu Bang cooperate with Zhao Gao, who is scolded by all the people, instead of shooting himself in the foot ?

Poor Zhao Gao was terrified all day when he saw the soldiers pressing down on the border. He finally looked forward to the Qin envoy who came to negotiate with Liu Bang. When he learned that Liu Bang had accepted the great gift, he was skeptical. Sharpen the knife to the pigs and sheep." At this time, Zhang Liang has been watching Liu Bang's expression carefully.Liu Bang is cautious in everything. This time he will naturally feel that Zhao Gao is deceitful, and he will not agree easily, but Guanzhong is divided into kings, and he can dominate one side without spending a single soldier. Who can not be tempted?Zhang Liang is also a little unpredictable at the moment.He tentatively said: "Zhao Gao is a sinister villain..."

Liu Bang didn't speak, Zhang Liang had already guessed what he was thinking.Then Liu Bang was talking to himself, as if asking for Zhang Liang's opinion, and said: "It's time to go to Wuguan..." Fan Kuai was born as a dog meat seller, and a martial artist, how could he have any strategy?After arriving at Wuguan, I couldn't hold back for a long time. Hearing what Liu Bang said, he yelled, "Brother, give me fifty thousand elite soldiers..." Zhang Liang had already seen the impatience of many generals in the camp, and Zhao Gao sent someone this time, which seemed to have aroused Liu Bang's eagerness to make contributions, and what Fan Kui said was "adding fuel to the fire".But after all, a lean camel is bigger than a horse. Although the Qin Dynasty was torn apart, it was once a mighty Qin Empire. After all, it still has some confidence and cannot be underestimated.

So, he hurriedly stopped: "Pei Gong, attacking Wuguan requires a long-term plan." Liu Bang didn't speak, and he never easily refuted the suggestions of his subordinates.Hearing what Zhang Liang said, I also asked myself if I was in a hurry. This is one of Liu Bang's great strengths - humility. He twisted his long beard and asked, "What do you think should be done?" Zhang Liang obviously had a plan in his mind. He said unhurriedly: "The battle of Wuguan is inevitable, but the incident of Zhao Gao reminded me. Qin Neng bribed Pei Gong with heavy money, why didn't Pei Gong punish him in his own way?" What about the human body?"

"Oh?" This matter became more and more interesting, Liu Bang looked at Zhang Liang curiously. Zhang Liang went on to say: "I heard that the general guard of Wuguan was born in a butcher's family, so he probably has the habit of a philistine. If we put up flags on various hills as suspicious soldiers, and then use property to lure him appropriately, we are not afraid that he will not join the rebel army, and then When the sergeant is slack, break it down in one fell swoop..." After listening to Zhang Liang's words, Liu Bang felt clever, and immediately nodded his approval.He sent someone to call Li Shiqi and Lu Jia to discuss together, and asked them to be lobbyists.

Li Shiqi and Lu Jia are eloquent and eloquent people under Liu Bang. Although they don't have great resourcefulness, their sharp tongues can also come in handy at critical moments.As soon as the two heard about the errand, they couldn't help being overjoyed, and immediately expressed that they would fulfill their mission. The next day, Liu Bangxian sent people to plant military flags all over the surrounding hillsides to forge the formation.Then Li Shiqi and Lu Jia packed up their bags and sneaked into Wuguan City with their rare treasures. What is the name of this Wuguan guard?There is no record in the history books, but the title of "the butcher's son" has been handed down, and it has also left a reputation of being greedy for money and profit.Belonging to the rebel army and holding high the anti-Qin banner is a matter of history, but it can only achieve the name of Zhang Liang's ingenuity, and he did not even save his life in the end.

General Qin has a little knowledge. He saw that the emperors were more fatuous and violent than the other, and Zhao Gao's chaotic government, coupled with the invincibility of the rebel army, felt that the Qin Dynasty was exhausted. Hiri worries about her future.And just got the report from the sentinel, the flags of "rebels" are everywhere on the hill outside the city, it's really like grass and trees!Can't help but mess up. Suddenly someone came to report that two scholars had announced outside the general's mansion that they could break the siege of Wuguan.Qin Jiang went to the doctor in a hurry, so he hurriedly called two scholars into the mansion to talk.

The visitors were Liu Bang's lobbyists Li Shiqi and Lu Jia.Li Shiqi first asked: "Now that Wuguan City has been completely besieged, what is the general going to do?"Li Shiqi went on to say: "It will be a matter of time before the rebel army enters Xianyang. Do you think the general can hold Wuguan?" Before he could answer, Lu Jia opened the bag, which was full of shiny gold, silver and jade objects. After identifying himself, he said: "Pei Gong admires the general, and wants to conspire with the general for a great cause. After entering Xianyang, the high-ranking officials and generous salary, how can the general see this..." General Qin was not a fool, and he didn't intend to die for the country at first, so he saved his life. , and get gold and silver treasures, isn't it killing two birds with one stone?Immediately expressed his willingness to help Liu Bang, obey Liu Bang's dispatch, and take Xianyang from the west. After Li Shiqi and Lu Jia returned, they reported the "war results" to Liu Bang in detail.Zhang Liang began to prepare for a sneak attack on Wuguan. General Qin finally heaved a sigh of relief when he made a major decision. All the sergeants outside the pass have become his brothers. What is there to be afraid of? There are even sentry guards, so he can finally sit back and relax.This night, he specially invited a few of his confidants to have a drink and look forward to the future.Then all the soldiers took a short vacation. Qin Jun didn't know the truth and speculated one after another, but the tension that had been stretched for several months finally relaxed. At this time, Liu Bang's army had quietly ambushed. In the middle of the night, a group of elite soldiers climbed up Wuguan without any hindrance and opened the city gate.For a moment, the sound of killing was loud, the lights were brightly lit, and the Wuguan defenders became ghosts under the sword without knowing what was going on.General Qin knew he had been tricked when he received the report, and yelled at Liu Bang for being dishonest, despicable and shameless... But how could Liu Bang hear it? In the Battle of Wuguan, it can be said that Liu Bang achieved a great victory at a very small cost, and took the lead in attacking Xianyang first.The Qin army lost Wuguan and retreated to Lantian, already defeated.Liu Bang chased after the victory and defeated the Qin army in Lantian. Xianyang was completely exposed to Liu Bang's eyes, and Xiang Yu's heroic and arrogant face once again appeared in front of his eyes. A wise war commander should try to get the greatest victory with the least cost.Wuguan is the last obstacle for Liu Bang to enter Xianyang, and there is bound to be the most tenacious resistance.Liu Banglue used a small strategy to obtain Wuguan without any effort, which proved the huge role of strategy. Liu Bang's entry into Xianyang first was actually a key step for him to win the world. In Xianyang, he continued to use Zhang Liang's mind-attacking technique, and made three chapters of the agreement, and Qiu did not commit any crimes. But what Liu Bang saw in his eyes was not Xianyang, but the whole world.