Chapter 44 2. Fear

The attempt of easy storage, Liu Bangping added a worry.This thought is like a stick in the throat, I can't swallow it, and I can't spit it out, so I have to digest it slowly.While he was digesting it, Zhou Chang's secret report came from the Zhao country - Chen Xi, the prime minister of the Dai country, was suspected of treason. Chen Xi used to be the Prime Minister of Zhao State, and was granted the title of Marquis of Yangxia because of his contribution to the suppression of Tibetan tea with Liu Bang.Now, when Zhou Chang went to Zhao to serve as prime minister, Chen Xi was dismissed from get out of class and was only in charge of military defense.An indescribable and unexplainable sense of loss arises spontaneously from the bottom of Chen Xi's heart.

Dissatisfaction is dissatisfaction.You know, Chen Xi is a person with ideals, ambitions, and ambitions.Like Liu Bang, he also has an idol in his heart, and this idol is the same person - Lord Xinling. Therefore, after opening the mansion as a prime minister, Chen Xi imitated Lord Xinling's style of attracting diners.Back then, Zhang Er recruited his followers, he recruited people from the three religions and the nine streams, and anyone with five elements and eight practices, but Chen Xi was not the case. Most of his followers were quacks. Rangers, who were prosperous and active during the Warring States Period, were literally assassins.Among them, the most famous representative is Jing Ke.He is characterized by an upright personality and a high spirited spirit. The so-called Feng Xiaoxi Yi Shui Han is hard to find in life is a straight man.

Chen Xi raises many straight men, and every time he goes out, he is accompanied by a large number of straight men.It is inevitable that people will not guess. On this day, when he was returning to Yangxia, his feudal city, he passed by the capital of the State of Zhao, and there were thousands of vehicles accompanying him, so mighty and majestic, that the official residence in Handan was so full that even dogs couldn't get in. Zhou Changyuan served as the doctor of imperial history, and his job was to supervise.After working for a long time, he suffers from occupational diseases and is extremely vigilant.Chen Xi's behavior made him suspicious, and he didn't investigate carefully, so he reported to Liu Bang: Chen Xi raised a large number of northern rangers, his ambitions were clearly revealed, and this person had been in command of the army for several years, and his position and authority might change.

Such a short two-sentence report caused great waves in Liu Bang's heart.Since Zang Tu's rebellion, there have been frequent rebellions, which made Liu Bang feel frightened. This kind of fear is almost a physiological reaction and cannot be controlled. Only when the rebels are eliminated, the fear will disappear.However, he couldn't adopt the strategy of killing a thousand by mistake rather than letting one go. That would inevitably lead to a bigger rebellion.All he can do is to send someone to secretly monitor, once the evidence is conclusive, he will not let it go. The monitoring task was naturally entrusted to Zhou Chang, who secretly sent people to Daiguo to conduct a secret investigation.This investigation revealed many problems.

Chen Xi was also terrified when he learned that Liu Bang was investigating himself.He remembered what Han Xin had said to him. Before Chen Xi became Prime Minister of Zhao State, he went to Han Xin's Mansion to bid farewell. Chen Xi worshiped two people in his life, one was Lord Xinling, and the other was Han Xin.In his mind, Han Xin is the best military talent in the world, unparalleled in the world.In his spare time, he often discusses military issues with Han Xin, which is very speculative. Seeing that Chen Xi was about to be transferred, Han Xin was also a little bit reluctant. After retreating from the screen, Han Xin said to Chen Xi: "Brother now has the best soldiers in the world and is in an important town. This is the emperor's favor, but brother, have you ever thought about how long this situation can last?"

Chen Xi was taken aback by this question.Han Xin also said: "If someone falsely accuses you of supporting yourself and intending to rebel, the first time the emperor does not believe it, the second time he will become suspicious, and the third time the emperor will take away your military power and even send a large army to attack you." Chen Xi felt a cold sweat, and asked Han Xin: "If this day really comes, what should I do?" Han Dao said, "If that day really comes, I will raise troops in Guanzhong to support you and work together for the world." Chen Xi kept this matter in mind, but he did not expect Han Xin's words to come true.

At this time, the Huns on the border took the opportunity to send visitors to persuade Chen Xi to rebel. Chen Xi was hesitant, and when he was in a dilemma and unable to make a choice, Liu Bang came with an edict.According to the edict, the Supreme Emperor died in Liyang Palace, and Chen Xi was ordered to return to Guanzhong to attend the funeral. How could Chen Xi dare to go, so he pretended to be sick and refused to follow. Soon after, Chen Xi decided to rebel and colluded with Han Wangxin. Liu Bangyu drove himself to the conquest, and asked Han Xin to join the conquest, and Han Xin also pretended to be sick at this time.Liu Bang had no choice but to take Zhang Liang and leave.As soon as he left, the government affairs of the court were handed over to Empress Lu and Xiao He.

Not long after Liu Bang left, Lu Zhi received a secret report.The secret report said that Han Xin planned to forge the emperor's decree, release the prisoners, form a temporary commando with his servants and family members, attack the queen and prince, disarm the imperial guards, conspire against Chen Xi in Guanzhong, and conspire with the world. The person who delivered the secret report was a family member of Han Xin's mansion named Huan Leshuo.This man's elder brother was also on duty at Han Xin's office and made a mistake, and Han Xin wanted to execute him.Le said that in order to save his brother's life, he took the risk and informed Empress Lu.

This secret report frightened Lu's pheasant.Who is Han Xin?That is the invincible military genius.With his ability and appeal, he will soon be able to form a prairie fire in the capital, and then the capital will be in jeopardy. Empress Lu hurriedly ordered Xiao He to come to see him, and after explaining the situation, she asked, "What should the Prime Minister say about this matter?" Xiao He doubted, he did not believe that Han Xin would rebel.If Han Xin really wanted to rebel, the world would not have the surname Liu long ago, so why wait until today. However, Xiao He didn't dare to say this to Lu Zhiming.After all, Lu Zhi had a secret report with solid evidence.In case Han Xin really turned against him, he could not escape the responsibility of dereliction of duty in supervising the country.The official position of Xiangguo is obviously lost.

In the current situation, Xiao He can only believe in its existence, not in its non-existence. Therefore, Xiao He and Lu Zhi decided to trick Han Xin into the palace after some discussions. How to cheat?It is falsely rumored that the emperor's personal conquest was successful, and Chen Xi was defeated and killed, so he summoned a group of officials to celebrate in Weiyang Palace. When Han Xin received the invitation, he was puzzled and still said that he was still ill. Xiao He waited left and right, and went to Han Xin's mansion to invite Han Xin in person. Xiao He persuaded Han Dao: "The emperor's personal victory is a happy event for the country, so it would be inappropriate for you not to go. In addition, as we all know, you and Chen Xi have a very close friendship. If you refuse to go on the pretext of illness, why don't you make the emperor suspicious."

This made Han Xin feel terrified, so he followed Xiao He into the palace. As soon as Han Xin entered Changle Palace, the warriors who had ambushed in advance rushed out, captured Han Xin, tied him up, and escorted him to the bell room. The so-called bell room is the room where the chimes are placed. Lu Zhi ordered Han Xin to be put into a big cloth bag and hung on the beam.Instruct the warrior to stab him to death with a bamboo stick. This was a long and extremely painful assassination, and Han Xin lamented thousands of times, but in the end he only came together with one sentence: "I regret that I didn't listen to Kuai Tong's words, and now I am cheated by a woman. Isn't it God's will!" On the gate of Hanxin Temple, there was a couplet: "Life and death are a confidant, life and death are two wives". This couplet summarizes Han Xin's life. "Friend" refers to Xiao He.Xiao He once recommended him to Liu Bang, and let him rise to the top; in the end, he also sent him to the road of death. "Two wives", one is a floating mother who once sponsored Han Xin's lunch, and the other is Lu Zhi. This couplet, every time I read it, makes people feel helpless.In the power struggle, how many endless sorrows are in it.