Chapter 32 5. Emotional Conflicts in the Hongmen Banquet

Although the Hongmen Banquet is an accidental eating and drinking, but because of the foreshadowing in the early stage, the episode in the middle stage, and the sudden change in the later stage, the plot is full of tension, which still makes the process a bit complicated.The complexity is mainly manifested in the ups and downs of Liu and Xiang's inner emotions. Liu Bang had four emotional ups and downs: First of all, before going to the banquet, my heart beats a drum.Liu Bang was unconscious of his actions and did not expect to offend Xiang Yu, so when Xiang Bo told him the seriousness of the consequences, he would be taken aback.Although in the end Liu Bang completed Xiang Bo's work and included Xiang Bo, he didn't know how Xiang Bo would report to Xiang Yu when he returned, and how Xiang Yu would react after hearing it.So he had no idea, probably tossing and turning all night, insomnia all night.

Then, after seeing Xiang Yu, he became calm.The next day, as soon as Liu Bang saw Xiang Yu, he came to make a head start, preconceived, greeted Xiang Yu from afar, and then said to Xiang Yu: "I will fight with the general to attack Qin. If you can enter the pass and defeat Qin first, you will see the general here again. Today, there is a villain's words, which makes the general and his ministers disagree (communicate 'gap', estrangement, resentment)." Say that we are all anti-Qin fighters, you I fought hard in the north of the Yellow River, and I fought in the south of the Yellow River. The goal is the same, but the tasks are different. I didn't expect to break into Guanzhong first, so I can meet you here.Now there is actually a villain obstructing you, which makes you have an opinion on me.After Liu Bang said this, he would definitely sigh to show: There are many villains in the world, and gentlemen are very helpless.

Having said that, Xiang Yu felt embarrassed instead.Moreover, he had promised Uncle Xiang last night that he would treat Liu Bang kindly. This was originally a misunderstanding.So, Xiang Yu said to Liu Bang: "This Peigong Zuo Sima Cao Wushang said it; otherwise, why did you come here." This is what your Zuo Sima Cao Wushang said, and your people all say that, I can make it better Think about it, look at the person you used, Xiang Yu picked himself clean.Since Xiang Yu shirked responsibility, he naturally trusted Liu Bang more.So the stone in Liu Bang's heart has fallen to the ground.

Then, Xiang Zhuang danced his sword, pretending to be calm.Xiang Yu's crisis was resolved, so the two sides divided their seats as guests and hosts.The hosts who participated in this banquet were: Xiang Yu, Fan Zeng, and Xiang Bo, and the guests were Liu Bang and Zhang Liang. Liu Bang's bodyguards Fan Kuai, Xia Houying, Jin Qiang, Ji Xin and others were waiting outside the tent, or someone else Work meal entertainment, not eligible to enter.The five chatted, and the atmosphere was extremely harmonious. The only one who disliked Liu Bang was Fan Zeng. He wanted to get rid of Liu Bang, so he gave Xiang Yu a wink, "count the number of King Xiang, and show the jade ring he wears three times", winking and curling his lips, and even took the "jade ring" Hinting to Xiang Yu, let him hurry up to "jue", but Xiang Yu "silently responded", as if he hadn't seen it.Some people say that Xiang Yu is confused and doesn't know why, which is wrong.It's impossible for Xiang Yu not to see, and it's impossible not to know what Fan Zeng meant, but now he completely regards Liu Bang as his own.And as I said before, Xiang Yu didn't want to kill Liu Bang at all in his heart, so no matter how hard Fan Zeng tried, it would be futile.

Fan Zeng couldn't help it, so he went out to find Xiang Zhuang, let Xiang Zhuang dance his sword for fun, and took the opportunity to assassinate Liu Bang.Xiang Zhuang got the order, entered the account, saluted, "please dance with the sword", then drew the sword and danced, and waited for the opportunity to approach Liu Bang.At this time Liu Bang was very embarrassed, he was not in the mood to enjoy the sword dance at all, Xiang Zhuang was approaching and far away for a while, the sword was cold, and he was pressing every step of the way, neither hiding nor not hiding, the feeling was very uncomfortable.Fortunately, his father-in-law Xiang Bo also saw the way, and he also got up and danced with his sword, playing against Xiang Zhuang.Playing is not just playing, but "often covering Peigong with his body and wings", blocking his body in front of Liu Bang, making it impossible for Xiang Zhuang to start.It's not easy for this father-in-law, and it's really hard for him to be an uncle, dancing around with his nephew.Seeing that his father-in-law was so righteous, Liu Bang felt a little relieved.

Finally, the shock settled, and he fled.Seeing that the situation was not good, Zhang Liang went out and lit a fire for Fan Kui, saying that it was very dangerous inside, "Xiang Zhuang draws his sword and dances, and its meaning is always in Pei Gong." He Dun broke in.After Fan Kui broke into the banquet, he diverted the attention of Xiang Yu and Fan Zeng. At this time, Liu Bang "went to the toilet" and took the opportunity to say that he drank too much wine and needed to go to the toilet.Liu Bang traveled forty miles in this bubble, rode his horse and galloped, and when he returned to the Bashang barracks, he was shocked and heaved a sigh of relief.

For Xiang Yu, there were also four emotional ups and downs during the period: first, seeing Liu Bang take the initiative to make amends, he felt a little guilty.Xiang Yu is a straightforward man, and he is a bit domineering, but his domineering is the domineering of a king, he is domineering in front of the two armies, it is not unreasonable and arrogant, this must be distinguished.Those people with true temperament that we meet in life, on the one hand, they show persistence and stubbornness, and on the other hand, they also show their humility and honesty.Such people will not hide their hearts. Once they feel that they are wrong, they will admit it frankly, and will never twitch or cover up.Xiang Yu told Liu Bang that Cao Wushang had betrayed him, which was not only an expression of guilt, but also a kind of frankness, which he blurted out without thinking.Moreover, since Xiang Yu felt that he had misunderstood Liu Bang, he would naturally look down on Cao Wushang who provoked trouble, and it didn't matter if he was brought out.

Then, he sincerely hosted a banquet and wanted to include Liu Bang.Hosting a banquet was a temporary idea, which is also human nature. Although he did not make sufficient preparations, Xiang Yu did not simply leave Liu Bang for a meal, but wanted to catch up with Liu Bang, further close the relationship, and take him under his command.Fan Zeng wanted to kill Liu Bang, and winked many times. No matter how stupid Xiang Yu was, he would never fail to see it, but he ignored it, and his attitude was very clear: he just regarded Liu Bang as a friend.Then Xiang Zhuang danced the sword, Xiang Yu didn't know it was Fan Zeng's instigation, so he readily agreed that it's no fun to just drink, and there should be some entertainment.Later, Xiang Zhuang's sword dance was "intended for Peigong". Xiang Yu knew martial arts, so he couldn't fail to see it, and Xiang Bo protected Liu Bang, so Xiang Yu couldn't fail to see it.But if the uncle blocks the nephew, the nephew will naturally not be able to succeed, so there is no need to point out this matter.Banquets still require a harmonious and friendly atmosphere, and it would be embarrassing to say so.

Then, Fan Kui broke into the camp, and Xiang Yu was magnanimous.Fan Kuai's entry into the camp was directed by Zhang Liang, which is exactly the same as Fan Zeng's letting Xiang Zhuang dance the sword.The strange thing is that Xiang Yu didn't blame Fan Kuai for such reckless behavior, nor was he angry, but praised him greatly, and even gave him wine and meat, calling him a strong man.In fact, this is also a manifestation of Xiang Yu's sincerity. He let Liu Bang know: I don't want to kill you.Otherwise, Fan Kui is so disrespectful, even if he is not dealt with by military law, at least he has to be thrown out.If I don't do this, I'm giving you Liu Bang face and treating you as a true friend, and I want to tell you: you are safe.Don't feel like a needle is stuck under your butt.

In the end, Liu Bang urinated and escaped, and Xiang Yu was satisfied.After Liu Bang urinated, Zhang Liang returned to his tent, and Xiang Yu asked, "Where is Pei Gong?" Where did Liu Bang go?Zhang Liang said: "I heard that the king intends to supervise him, so he got away and left alone. He has already reached the army." He said that Liu Bang felt embarrassed when he saw King Xiang that you wanted to supervise him, so he took a step first, and now he is probably back. The army is in (look at the speed).Xiang Yu didn't ask any more questions. Xiang Yu's reaction to Liu Bang's urine escape was so indifferent, it should not have been.Leaving without saying goodbye, without even saying hello, Xiang Yu should be angry.The only reasonable explanation is: Xiang Yu knew that Liu Bang was afraid, and his goal was achieved.Zhang Liang actually pointed out this point, "intentionally supervised it", or Liu Bang was afraid.

Xiang Yu doesn't want Liu Bang's life, which can be seen from any link.Liu Bang took a hundred and ten people to Xiang Yu's camp. Xiang Yu wanted to kill him easily, and he had to chop them all into meat sauce with one order.When Fan Kui broke into the banquet, everyone thought Liu Bang was safe, but it was actually just a kind of psychological comfort, otherwise he would not have to escape. With Xiang Yu's ability, plus two Fan Kui, he may not be an opponent. Besides, this is Xiang Yu's camp after all. Among them, a Fan Kuai can't solve any problems at all.Also, if Xiang Yu really wanted to kill Liu Bang, it would be useless for you to run back to Bashang. Once the army swept over, Liu Bang would be dead. Didn't Xiang Yu just want to do this before the Hongmen Banquet?After all, Xiang Yu still didn't intend to kill Liu Bang.