Chapter 37 1. By surprise, wisely withdraw troops and rule the world

In December of the fifth year of the Han Dynasty (202 BC), the north wind howled, the snow fell heavily, and the sky was freezing. A huge team marched on the vast plain, leaving messy footprints where they passed, and was covered by heavy snow after a while.Under such circumstances, the soldiers marching did not complain, but seemed very active. The war was over, and many, many wishes were brewing in their hearts. The land of the Central Plains, which has suffered so much, looks so peaceful in the snow, but the heart of an "old man" sitting in the car is not peaceful at all.In the confrontation with Xiang Yu again and again, he never admitted that he was old; when he was forced to flee again and again, he didn't think he was old either.Both the Chu and Han armies saw how tolerant Liu Bang was, neither a hero nor an ordinary person.At this time, the conflict between Chu and Han was over, and he finally had a moment to think about it peacefully. At fifty-five years old, with gray temples, he was old after all.

Liu Bang sighed in the car, then lifted the door curtain of the car, the bitter cold wind blew on his face, he felt the biting coolness, and the drowsy feeling just now was swept away.What time is it now?How can you be easily sad?The event is not over yet. At this time, Liu Bang was actually not complacent. Who has the strongest military force in the world now, of course it is Han Xin!Han Xin, Peng Yue, and Yingbo are the key figures in the struggle between Chu and Han. If they turn to Chu, Han will perish; if they turn to Han, Chu will perish.Among them, Han Xin is the most important one. Liu Bang was kind to Han Xin, and Han Xin also made great contributions to Liu Bang. However, when Xiang Yu died, the situation in the world changed greatly, and Han Xin became Liu Bang's confidant.There are two things that Liu Bang has always been worried about. When the Chu-Han War was at its most intense, Han Xin "blackmailed" Liu Bang twice. The first time he asked Liu Bang to make him King of Qi, and the second time he asked Liu Bang to give him territory... …

Liu Bang was lost in thought, perhaps with a hint of worry. The ruts rolled on the snow and made a "creaking" sound. The sound of "creaking" suddenly stopped, and a soldier came to report: "Zhang Liang asks to see you." Liu Bang woke up from his contemplation and said, "Let's talk in the car." Zhang Liang opened the curtain and went in, naturally Sitting next to Liu Bang, the two are called Junchen, but they are very close emotionally.Zhang Liang asked: "My lord hastily went to Dingtao this time, is it because you are worried about Han Xin?" Liu Bang said with a smile: "Nothing can be hidden from the eyes of the ovaries, I don't know what you think?" , Han Xin should return the military power, but my lord should not send soldiers to pass orders in advance." Liu Bang said with emotion: "Ovary is thoughtful."

Immediately, Liu Bang asked the left and right: "How far is it from Dingtao?" "It's about ninety miles." "Well, tell me to go on, don't make too much noise, and speed up the march." Zhang Liang's words reminded Liu Bang that Han Xin was an extremely dangerous man with an army of 200,000 in his hands, and Liu Bang didn't know what Han Xin's plans were at this time. As far as fighting in the army, Han Xin was a genius, and Liu Bang felt ashamed .Of course you can't fight, you can't fight, Liu Bang said to himself.I think it's just a gamble.It’s still Zhang Liang’s idea. Even if Han Xin wants to rebel, there must be a process of consideration, so I will omit this "process"...

When Liu Bang's army arrived in Dingtao, it was just at dusk, and the wind became a little bit weaker, but the snow still did not show signs of stopping.Today is a fine day, suitable for surprise, Liu Bang thought.When the guards at the city gate saw the army, there seemed to be a little commotion. Zhang Liang shouted: "It is the king of Han who is here to visit you, the king of Qi. Open the gate quickly." After a moment of silence, the gate slowly opened, and a small group of guards filed in. After coming out, the leader saluted Liu Bang very respectfully, and spoke very well, "We have already reported to King Qi..."

Besides, after Han Xin completed the "Ambush on Ten Sides" and helped Liu Bang destroy the military figures of the Chu army, he did not stay in the Gaixia battlefield for too long. There are spoils of war. Han Xin does not want to compete with Liu Bang, so he might as well return to his fief for a few days. .Han Xin felt that the land would always be redistributed in the world, but he, Han Xin, did not fight for it. He believed in his own talent, and he could still become a king and a prince without going to war. For several days, Han Xin and several generals have been drinking tea in the room, discussing the art of war, and were talking about the strength, when they suddenly heard someone come to report in a hurry, saying that the king of Han had arrived.Han Xin and the generals looked at each other in blank dismay, before he had time to think about it, he hurriedly got up and went to greet him.

There was a lot of noise outside, and Han Xin saw Liu Bang and the others from a distance, and went forward and said, "Master, you came so suddenly!" Liu Bang patted Han Xin on the shoulder with a smile on his face and said, "Why? You don't welcome me? "Han Xin didn't know how to answer for a while, Liu Bang went straight into the hall without others leading the way, Han Xin followed closely, and a large group of people, including Liu Bang's entourage and Han Xin's entourage, fell behind.Han Xin thought while walking: "What does this old man mean? Could it be the same as last time?..."

Liu Bang made a careless look, looked left and right, then picked up the prominent military seal, stroked it, and said to Han Xin: "Now the world is peaceful, you have worked hard and made great achievements, and you don't have to be troubled here. I will seal you as King of Chu." , go to Xiapi to establish the capital..." Although the voice of these few words was low, many people heard them.Guan Ying has been Han Xin's general for the past few years, and when he heard Liu Bang's intention of seizing military power, he had the heart to defend him and said, "King Han, King Qi..." Zhang Liang signaled him not to continue, and everyone else fell silent. , Looking at the two monarchs and ministers.

Han Xin was taken aback for a moment: Han Wang, Han Wang, you are doing this to me again... He calmed down and said calmly, "Thank you Han Wang!" No one could see any expression.Zhang Liang breathed a sigh of relief... The military power was suddenly taken back for no reason. No one knew what Han Xin was thinking at this time. Historians of later generations had many speculations and comments. In that situation, I had no time to think about it, so I could only make that kind of answer, and I felt it was unfair afterwards, but after all, I thought it was not a man's doing to repeat it... Anyway, a decision of Han Xin changed a period of history.

Outside the hall, all the generals surrounded Han Xin, hesitating to speak, Han Xin waved his hand: "You don't need to say anything." In the hall, Zhang Liang said to Liu Bang: "Han Xin's loyalty can be seen..." Liu Bang nodded slightly, and a stone in his heart finally fell. No matter if he was sincere or not, Han Xin still expressed his surrender to him.An army of 200,000 is enough to ensure his successful ascension to the throne. After eliminating Xiang Yu, his greatest enemy, Liu Bang faced many tests.In the conflict between Chu and Han, Han Xin made great achievements. After the world was settled, he held a heavy army. If Liu Bang wanted to stabilize the world, the first step was to take back Han Xin's military power. Liu Bang made a quick decision, leaving Han Xin no room for thinking.Eliminating the murderous intentions of the princes and bringing peace to the world, Liu Bang's approach has been praised by many thinkers in later generations.Since then, Liu Bang has reached the status of "I am the only one" in terms of military strength and political influence, and it is only logical that he later proclaimed himself emperor and established his capital.