Chapter 59 8. Go to the altar to pay homage to the general

After the general obeisance ceremony was over, Liu Bang sat down, looked at Han Xin curiously, and said, "The prime minister has recommended you to me many times, how can you teach me?" Han Xin said modestly: "Han Xin has little talent and learning, so he dare not fight with others." Liu Bang: "You're welcome, please advise." Han Xin continued to be modest: "Han Xin is ignorant, how dare he laugh at the Fang family." Liu Bang: "My king firmly invites you." Han Xin was humble for the third time: "Han Xin is young and ignorant, so he dare not show his clumsiness to the elders."

Liu Bang: "Are you fucking finished? Stop talking and talk quickly if you have something to say." Han Xin: "...I would like to ask the king of Han, if you want to fight for the world in the east, isn't your opponent Xiang Yu?" Liu Bang: "...That's right." Han Xin: "Then, please, Your Majesty, estimate for yourself, which one is stronger, Your Majesty or Xiang Yu, in terms of bravery and benevolence?" Liu Bang remained silent for a long time, in fact, he suspected that Xiao He had recommended the wrong person.Look at this strange question asked by Han Xin, bravery and benevolence, which of these indicators is related to the struggle for the world?All do not welt.However, everyone was watching such a big event as going to the altar to pay homage to the general. We could only follow Han Xin's wishes and give him a standard answer, and replied: "I am not as good as him."

Han Xin immediately bowed to Liu Bang and said, "Congratulations, congratulations, my lord. I also think that you are no match for Xiang Yu, your lord." Liu Bang: "...well..." At this time, a strong urge to kill must have arisen in his heart.But Han Xin's next words immediately attracted him. Han Xin said: "Please allow me to analyze Xiang Yu's character for the king. Xiang Yu pulls out the mountains, lifts the power, and secretly screams to overwhelm thousands of people. But he can't trust good generals, so he is nothing but the courage of a man. This is one of them. Xiang Yu treats people with respect, kindness, and kindness. When soldiers are sick, he brings meals with tears. Reluctant to give it to others. This so-called benevolence is just a woman's love. The second one. Xiang Yu was crowned king of the world, but occupied Pengcheng without occupying Guanzhong, which violated the agreement of King Huai of Chu, and only made the person he liked king Those who don't like him will be killed or driven away. He does not keep his word and is unfair, which shows that he is an untrustworthy person. The third. No matter what Xiang Yu has done, everything is destroyed. He is an overlord in name, but in fact Unpopular, which proves that he is an unrighteous person. To sum up, Xiang Yu has four characteristics: the courage of a man, the benevolence of a woman, unfaithfulness and injustice, and cruelty and injustice."

Han Xin continued: "Knowing these four characteristics of Xiang Yu, as long as you wrestle with him, the king. He is brave, and you appoint the world's wise men. His wife's benevolence, you have the world in your heart. He has no faith and injustice, and you uphold justice." .He is cruel and heartless, but you are a loving elder. You will definitely be able to defeat him." Liu Bang was fascinated by this, and said: "Okay, these theories of yours are very constructive, Xiao He, you should write them down quickly, and you must vigorously publicize them, so as to disintegrate Xiang Yu and improve the morale of our army... But Han Xin , besides these imaginary things, do you have any dry goods?"

Han Dao said: "There are dry goods, of course there are. You see, your lord, you are blocked in the pass, and there are three kings of Qin who block your entrance and exit. What is the origin of these three kings of Qin? They were originally generals of the Qin State. Leading the soldiers of the Qin State to fight against the rebels, countless generals and soldiers were killed and fled. Later, they deceived their own soldiers and surrendered to the princes. Yu Xin'an killed all his 200,000 subordinates in exchange for their The fame and wealth of the three people. Zhang Han, Sima Xin and Dong Yi are the three people, Guanzhong’s fathers and elders hate them deeply. The overlord of Western Chu relied on his power to forcibly make them the king of Qin. It is impossible to buy their account! And you, the king, were the first to enter the customs. According to the agreement with King Huai of Chu in the early years, according to the relevant documents, you should be the king. And when you entered the customs, you abolished the Qin government. Strict orders, three chapters with the elders, these measures are greatly welcomed by the elders of the Qin land. So if you raise your troops to advance eastward now, the land of the Three Qins can be settled with a single letter. The blockade of the Kings of the Three Qins is not worth it at all. carry."

After hearing this, Liu Bang stood up excitedly and said, "Han Xin, your analysis is too thorough. I have been thinking hard these days, and I can't figure out the problem. After hearing what you said, it is really easy to solve. You say you Han Xin, how do you Why don't you come and tell me about this sooner?" Han Xin rolled his eyes: "As I said, Prime Minister Xiao He recommends me to you again and again, why don't you pay attention to him!" Liu Bang: "Talking nonsense, how can such a thing happen? Now the order of the king is passed on, and the generals immediately start to arrange the route of sending troops. Xiao He, you stay in Hanzhong, collect taxes from Bashu, and supply the army with food."

Break through and go out to fight the world again. The time was 206 BC.This year Liu Bang was fifty-one years old, Xiang Yu was twenty-seven, and Han Xin was twenty-six.