Chapter 37 Chapter Thirty-Seven

Liu Bang sent people to contact Han Xin several times and asked him to come to discuss matters, but he refused for various reasons. Zhang Liang analyzed: "The general's statement that 'the military situation is complicated and should not be moved lightly' is very reluctant. The king has repeatedly urged, but Han Xin still does not come with excuses. To put it bluntly, this is the self-respect of supporting troops. Meng Tian, ​​who guarded the border in the Qin Dynasty in history , Wang Jian, treated the edict of the first emperor in the same way." Liu Bang said: "Oh? Self-respect in the army? Absurd! Is the widow Qin Shihuang? Has the widow already conquered the world? What do you think I should do?"

Zhang Liang said: "That depends on how the king treats Han Xin. If it is like Chen Ping, he is bold but afraid of not being trusted. As long as he is entrusted with a heavy responsibility, he will be loyal and do his best. If he is like Xiao He, he will obey his orders and not care." Right or wrong, as long as the order is accurate, even if he has dissatisfaction in his heart, he will follow the order. If it is like Lu Wan, he will dare to subdue him with coercion. If it is like Fan Kuai and Zhou Bo, they are upright and righteous, and they are not in favor of kindness. Next."

Liu Bang asked: "Which one is Han Xin?" Zhang Liang said: "Neither. This man is like a wild horse. It has strong legs but is not so easy to tame. If you don't tie the saddle, you may throw the rider away; if you whip it hard, you will be stubborn. You must not use it. Treat him in a simple way. I believe that writing a book with elegant words and sentences, explaining that the situation is critical, asking him to come here within a limited time limit, and seeing how he responds, so that you can take the initiative." Liu Bang said: "It's a way. Why do you have to speak elegantly? I never speak like that."

Zhang Liangdao: "It makes him feel that you respect him, Your Majesty." Liu Bang said: "Oh, that's it. That's good! You write it, that's all." Zhang Liang took out a knife, pen and bamboo slips to record.Liu Bangdao: "I have a good life in Xingyang. General, you are short of food, clothing, and weapons, right? Come to Xingyang, I will not let your army starve and freeze even if I sell everything. How about seven days? Wait for you." Zhang Liang's eyes widened: "This..." Liu Bang said, "That's all." Zhang Liangdao: "This is even more vulgar than the last one. Besides, we are so poor now. Aren't you deceiving yourself?"

Liu Bang said firmly: "Just write it like this. I have my own way." Liu Bang sent someone to remind him with this letter.Han Xin said to Zhou Bo: "There are still tens of thousands of Chu troops in Pengcheng at this moment. Pengyue is unreliable at both ends, and Wang Yingbu of Jiujiang has not made a statement. Does the general know what the consequences will be if he returns rashly?" Zhou Bo said: "If you are attacked from three sides, you will definitely lose." Han Xin said, "Since you know it, what are you talking about?" Zhou Bo said: "It is true that the general considers advancing and retreating from the army formation. But the order has been issued by the king and cannot be changed. If the general stands still, the crowd may disagree."

Han Xin asked him to go down first, and he found Kuai Che, who said, "I think the king of Han is too simple. How does the general think about this vulgar letter?" Han Dao said: "The King of Han has always treated his subordinates like this. He looks like a farmer!" Kuai Che said: "Wrong, wrong! The former head of the pavilion in Surabaya was like this, but Liu Bang, the king of Han today, is not like this. This letter is just to tell you one thing, he is not afraid of you. Even if you have a large army in your hand, in terms of military strength and The geographical location is enough to pose a threat to him. I am afraid that even Xiang Yu, who is far away in Qidi, knows that the King of Han is short of food, soldiers and weapons. But even so, he still behaves calmly. On the contrary, he turned black and white, and put the problem Pushed on you."

Han Dao: "Is that so? What's the point of beating a swollen face to pretend to be fat?" Kuai Che said: "Wrong, wrong! It's still wrong! It's a bargain and you don't buy it. Think about it, if he says that he lacks everything, and you go to give charcoal in the snow, the kindness is too great, right? He How could you accept it? Now it’s good, if you go, you’ll just take your belongings and fill his leaky window paper; if you don’t go, it’s clear that you don’t accept the kindness of the King of Han, and you’re disobedient, but in fact..." Han Xin said: "Actually, it just shows that I don't buy it."

Kuai Che said: "Yes. But if you go, you will hand over your life to him. If it is light, it will take your military power, and if it is serious, it will cut off your head!" Han Xin was taken aback. Kuai Che said: "Don't you believe it? Fan Kuai, Zhou Bo and the others came to find you, right? I can tell what they said with my ass. It was originally a dilemma for the King of Han, but now it's all pushed to you. Difficult to handle what!" Han Xin asked, "If it were you, what would you do?" Kuai Che said: "The affairs of the world, in the final analysis, are the power of the world. Only the power can survive, and the survival can make the world. If I were me, I would not go anyway."

On the seventh day when Liu Bangxin agreed to let Han Xin come back, which is the last day, Liu Bang and his officials waited together at the head of Xingyang City.When the sun was about to set, Lu Wan strode over and shouted loudly, "Han Xin is here, and he is ten miles south of the city." Xia Houying and Lu Wan turned around to greet them. Liu Bang stopped them, but Lu Wan and Xia Houying were puzzled.Zhang Liang glanced at Liu Bang, suddenly understood, and said, "It's saddled, but it's still a wild horse." Liu Bang smiled, stroked Zhang Liang's shoulder and said, "Zifang still understands me. Then, please go and greet me, sir, and invite him to come up to this city tower."

Zhang Liang went, and Liu Bang said, "A Ying, go and call Chen Ping for me." Xia Houying said: "What are you calling that bastard for? He has some bad ideas." Liu Bang said, "Ah Wan, do you like Chen Ping?" Lu Wan said, "I think it's pretty good. He has a lot of weird ideas, and he doesn't put on airs." Liu Bangdao: "Really? That's good. There is something you need to do with him." Han Xin came, dressed in rags and loess, and Kuai Che followed him.Two people led more than 3,000 people, escorting food, quilts and weapons. Zhang Liang greeted him, and the two greeted him. Zhang Liang asked: "The general is exhausted from the long journey, and he has sent food, grass and weapons, but he doesn't know where the army is now."

Han Dao said: "Fan Kuai, Zhou Bo, and Guan Ying have been handed over to the three commanders. They will arrive in Xingyang tomorrow via Chenliu." Zhang Liang nodded and said: "The general, in order to prevent the enemy from attacking from the front and rear, specially dispersed the army and retreated from Waihuang. They also took a long detour, and even the King of Han's scouts didn't know the whereabouts of the army. The enemy has no chance to take advantage of it. Zhang Liang admires it." Zhang Liang led Han Xin and Kuai Che to the city wall with the guards.Chen Ping quickly walked down the steps on the side of the city wall, greeted Han Xin, and said: "The general is here, but I am far away to welcome you. The king is waiting on the tower." While talking, Chen Ping and Zhang Liang exchanged glances. Zhang Liang also said, "Please, General." Han Xin looked up.The narrow stairs look gloomy in the setting sun.Han Xin can do it with his feet.Chen Ping stopped the guards and Kuai Che.Zhang Liang and Chen Ping followed Han Xin upstairs. On the top of the city wall, Liu Bang was not seen. When Han Xin turned his head, Chen Ping was staring at him, and said, "May I ask the general, it has been more than several months since the battle of Lingbi blocked the Chu army, and the king urged him several times, why did he come today?" Han Xin said: "This matter is about to be reported to the king." Chen Ping said: "I don't think it's necessary!" Han Xin was startled and saw Lu Wan rushing out from all sides with guards and surrounded him. Chen Ping continued: "As a general with a heavy army in his hands, he actually wants to blackmail the king with this. If he can't be urged, what should he do?" Han Xin asked, "Does Your Majesty want to kill Han Xin?" Lu Wan drew her sword and said, "It's not that the king wants to kill. The king believed in you, and almost died in the rebellion army several times. We are not as kind as the king. Take it for me!" The left and right guards stepped forward.Zhang Liang stood sideways to protect him, and asked sharply, "Is there an order from the King of Han?" Lu Wan said, "No. Sir, get out of the way!" Zhang Liang said: "Since there is no order from the King of Han, this is a crime of treason, don't you know?" Lu Wan said: "When it comes to rebellion, we must first discuss the crime of the general. I am a courtier of the King of Han, and my heart is only for the King of Han. Please step aside, sir." Zhang Liang deliberately said: "Chen Ping! Is this all your plan?" Chen Pingdao: "This is not my intention alone. Take it." Han Xin drew his sword and met Lu Wan's two swords. Zhang Liang whispered beside him: "General, this matter is caused by someone under the King of Han's rebellion. Killing Lu Wan can solve the current difficulty." Han Xin glanced at Zhang Liang and then at Lu Wan. Zhang Liang went on to say: "When you see the King of Han, you should tell the truth." Han Xin let go of his hand, and the sword fell to the ground.Lu Wan's sword rested on Han Xin's neck. Lu Wan asked, "Are you guilty?" Han Xin raised his head and said: "Han Xin is innocent! Although he died unjustly today, he will never punish the officials of the King of Han, so kill him." Lu Wan said loudly on purpose: "Tough mouth." Then she raised her sword and made a posture of wanting to slash.At this time, Liu Bang brought Xia Houying and ran over from the far side of the city tower. Liu Bang ran so fast that he even ran away from the crown and refused to pick it up.Liu Bang shouted: "Stop! Dog! Do you want to die?" Liu Bang grabbed Lu Wan's sword, kicked Lu Wan down, and then kicked his ass again, and Lu Wan rolled out.Zhang Liang quickly persuaded him, saying that he was also doing it for the king, and he had no selfish intentions. Liu Bang shouted: "Press it! Wait for the release." Liu Bang slowly picked up Lu Wan's sword, and suddenly slashed at Chen Ping. With a sound of "dang", Han Xin raised his sword to stop it. Liu Bang said: "This person is the chief culprit who wanted to harm you. Why protect him?" Han Xin said: "As Mr. Zhang Liang said, there was something wrong with Han Xin's actions, which caused dissatisfaction among the people. They are all loyal ministers to you. Please forgive me, Your Majesty." Liu Bang said: "No! Since the widow has made you a general, he has absolute trust in you. There is no room for others to talk. If Zhang Liang didn't protect you, you would have died, you know?" Liu Bang threw off Han Xin's sword and wanted to cut again.Han Xin knelt down, stopped him again, and said, "If the king kills him, kill me first." Liu Bang still didn't give up, panting.Zhang Liang bowed down and said: "Although Chen Ping made a mistake, fortunately, a big mistake has not been made. When our army is employing people, since the general has pleaded for him, please forgive me." Liu Bang looked at Han Xin and asked, "Don't kill him?" Han Xin said, "I will not kill you." Liu Bang withdrew his sword, handed it to Xia Houying, and said, "Take Chen Ping down and send him back to his residence, so that he can reflect on himself. Save his life first! Zifang, go and accept the food and grass brought by the general, so that he can be comforted." Sergeant. Let them eat and sleep well first." Zhang Liang agreed and went down. Liu Bang helped Han Xin up and walked with his hands. Zhang Liang went down to the city wall, first bowed to Chen Ping, and then to Lu Wan.The two hurried to help Zhang Liang. Zhang Liang said: "This is a prayer for the King of Han. Don't underestimate this pretentiousness, it is of great significance." Lu Wan said: "I really can't see it. This is killing and showing kindness. If I were Han Xin, my mind would be messed up. How can I be at peace?" Chen Pingdao: "The King of Han is a wise man. Han Xin is extremely high-spirited, it's not right to suppress him hard, and it's not wrong to let him do whatever he wants. Chen Ping admires him." Zhang Liang bowed and left. On the tower, Liu Bangping retreated to the left and right, and was drinking with Han Xin at the moment. Liu Bang pointed at Han Xin and said: "Leading troops to fight, you are not as good as a widow. You are not as good as a widow when getting along with others." Han Dao said, "That's exactly what I need to ask the king for advice." Liu Bang said: "What I said earlier, if what I said is reasonable, you will have to drink a glass of wine as a fine." Han Xin said, "It's a deal." Liu Bangdao: "In the battle of Pengcheng, all the princes dropped their helmets and armor, but you stood still and refused Xiang Yu to Lingbi. You fought this battle without any problems. Lead the troops to the west, to Waihuang, and gain a firm foothold Gather up the remnants. You also fought very well in this battle." Han Xin said: "I understand. You should return to Xingyang as soon as possible." Liu Bang said: "No, no, no! The most beautiful thing you have done is to leave the widow in Xiayi and Xingyang alone!" Han Xin was shocked when he heard this. Liu Bang said: "Continue to consolidate our strength. That's why the Chu army and the princes who were watching did not dare to act rashly. If it weren't for this, Yingbu in the south and Wei Bao in the north would have already mobilized their troops to attack." Han Dao said, "I'm terrified." Liu Bang said, "Yes! You should feel terrified." Han Xin was even more surprised. Liu Bang said: "This is also the worst thing you have done! I ask you, commanding an army, what is the most important thing?" Han Xin said: "It is forbidden." Liu Bang asked: "What else?" Han Dao said, "Up and down are united." Liu Bang said: "You left the widow in Xingyang. From a military point of view, there is nothing wrong with it. However, this is like a thorn in the heart of everyone in our Han army. Didn't Zhou Bo, Fan Kui and others speak to you? " Han Dao: "Yes." Liu Bang said: "If you don't come this time, how can you guarantee that Zhou Bo and Fan Kui will not become Lu Wan and Chen Ping today?" Liu Bang smiled and looked at Han Xin.Han Xin broke out in cold sweat. Liu Bang went on to say: "But that is all in the past. Now that you have come, food, grass and soldiers have come. No one will doubt your loyalty anymore. From then on, the Han army will work together, and no one will Too much talk." Han Xin nodded repeatedly. Liu Bang said: "Xiang Yu knows how to fight, and you can also fight. You can say that you are evenly matched, isn't that right?" Han Dao said: "If you talk about commanding in front of the battle and taking the lead, Xiang Yu is better than me." Liu Bang said: "The widow does not know how to fight. But the widow is a thousand times better than Xiang Yu who knows how to be a man. If you and I are together, are you afraid that we will not be able to defeat Xiang Yu?" Han Xin was moved, and took the initiative to pick up the wine bottle and drank it down. Liu Bang stood up, pointed to the distant night sky and said: "We still have many enemies. North, south, east, far away that the birds can't fly. If we want to defeat them, the widow will always trust you and use you. And You should also trust the widow, and don't make it difficult for the widow anymore." Han Xin stood up, solemnly saluted Liu Bang as a monarch and minister, and said, "Han Xin knows his mistake. From now on, he should be careful and be loyal to the king to the death!" Liu Bang helped Han Xin up.Han Xin's shirt is still full of dust at this moment.Liu Bang took off his cloak and put it on Han Xin. Han Xin said, "No." Liu Bang said: "I don't have the courage to command the army and fight with the generals, let it replace me." Han Xin was very moved. Han Xin came down from the city tower, rode back to the mansion, and saw Zhang Liang waiting outside the door.Han Xin quickly got off his horse and went up to meet him.After exchanging pleasantries, Zhang Liang said, "General, do you know why Your Majesty is in such a hurry to recall your troops?" Han Xin said: "I think it has the intention of advancing eastward." Zhang Liangdao: "That's right. According to the general, what's the strategy?" Han Xin said: "I am going to discuss this matter with the king." Zhang Liangdao: "There is a strategy in my conscience, I have been thinking about it for a long time. If you want the king to adopt it, you need the help of the general." Han Xin asked, "How can I help you?" Zhang Liang said: "Tomorrow, please let me act like a fool again." On the second day, in the palace of the King of Han, a huge map was hung horizontally on the screen, with a panoramic view of the whole world, and the monarch and ministers were standing in front of the map, discussing. Zhang Liang said: "The generation from Xingyang to Guanzhong is finally stable now. As far as I know, the Overlord's generals Long Qi and Zhongli Mo were defeated one after another in Qi, and they were beaten by Tian Heng without any power to fight back. Plus that guy Peng Yue To profit from it, the Overlord may still go to Qi to control the situation." Liu Bangdao: "That is to say, the widow will be free from worries for a period of time?" Zhang Liang said: "You can understand it this way, but the facts are also in front of you. It is absolutely impossible to attack Xiang Yu." Liu Bangdao: "It seems that the widow will continue to confront him for a long time. Only defend but not attack, such a war of attrition will ultimately be unpredictable." Zhang Liang said: "Liang has three strategies: top, middle, and bottom. Abandon Xingyang, retreat to Guanzhong and stick to it. Wait for Xiang Yu to kill each other with the princes of all walks of life. Imitate the strategy of the first emperor of Lianheng, Xu Tuzhi. This is the worst strategy." Liu Bang said with a smile: "Qin Shihuang is strong in soldiers and horses. How can I compare with him? Besides, if Xingyang is lost, Hangu Pass will be a pile of fat, and Xiang Yu can come to eat it at any time! This strategy is extremely stinky. It's just nonsense!" Zhang Liang said: "Then, we can unite the army of the general and attack Pengcheng again, so that the overlord will return to defend Pengcheng. If he comes, we will retreat; if he does not come, we will occupy Pengcheng. This is the best strategy." Liu Bang said: "In the past, the allied forces of the princes were more than 500,000, and they took down Pengcheng. Now our army of 100,000 is not enough, and it is scattered in Guanzhong and Xingyang. This method is also stinky!" When Zhang Liang said this, he glanced at Han Xin first, and Han Xin immediately said, "I guess the best strategy is to mobilize the existing Xingyang soldiers, go around to Qi, and attack Xiang Yu from behind. Am I right?" Zhang Liang said: "Exactly." Liu Bang said: "It stinks!" Zhang Liang smiled and said, "Liang has no other choice." Liu Bang said dejectedly: "Could it be that the widow can only wait here passively and spend it with Xiang Yu? He can't afford it, and the widow may not be able to." Han Xin said: "We can attack! We will take the initiative to attack." Liu Bang asked: "Facing the attack head-on, are you confident that you can defeat Xiang Yu?" Han Xin said: "It's not about Xiang Yu, but..." He pointed to the map and said, "It's about attacking Wei, Dai, Zhao, Yan, as well as Jiujiang Wang Yingbu and Hengshan Wang Wu Rui." Liu Bangdao: "Conquer them one by one, and then encircle Xiang Yu? It sounds good. What does Zifang think?" Zhang Liang said: "The general's strategy is quite similar to the old trick of connecting horizontally, but it doesn't work. I'm afraid this trick won't work for Xiang Yu. He won't sit back and watch us wipe out the princes one by one." Liu Bang said: "Zifang is right. Others will not do this. Xiang Yu will definitely. Didn't the general find out? Ever since Xiang Yu divided the world, he has never fought a battle for benefits. He thought he was The defender of order in this land, wherever there is a war, he will go to meddle in other things. After meddling, he will not occupy the city or land, but just burn and kill." Zhang Liang nodded and said, "It's like two rascals fighting, and a guy who thinks he is a ranger suddenly appears, teaches the strong one a lesson, and then pats his ass and leaves." Liu Bang said distressedly: "It seems that this method will not work." Han Xin said: "That's not necessarily the case. If the Ranger ever had more important things to do, and he had to do it, he would have given up teaching the rogue behavior." Liu Bang said: "If the general leads the army to play a rogue, Yingbu and Chen Yu are another rogue, and Xiang Yu is the ranger, then what is more important to him?" Han Xin said: "If you can entangle Xiang Yu in a fixed area so that he can't escape, you will have a chance. Xiang Yu is good at field battles. If you want to hold him back with half or even less strength in the case of dividing troops, you have to One way to play is to defend the city. The city must meet the following conditions: food is sufficient, there is a depth nearby that can be used as a ladder defense, and it cannot be too far away from Xiang Yu's territory, and the supplies of our troops in Guanzhong can be delivered as quickly as possible .” Speaking of this, he smiled, pointed to the map and said, “Then there are only Xingyang and Chenggao.” Liu Bang said: "That's right! With the food in Ao Cang, the two cities will not run out of food for a long time." But he was worried again, "General, based on your understanding of Xiang Yu's strategic thinking, he Will Xingyang be regarded as a place of contention?" Han Xin shook his head and said, "No. Because it's not here." Zhang Liang said: "Then we will build it into such a place." Han Dao said: "Even if the expansion in the south and north goes smoothly, it will not be completed in a year and a half. How can Xiang Yu be tied to the stake in Xingyang like a horse?" Zhang Liang said: "General, this is completely wishful thinking. Although the world is big, where can I find a bait that Xiang Yu will bite when he sees it? Let him always feel that he is not even the slightest bit, but he can't bite. No, no, no. !" Han Xin said: "From what you see, my strategy is a complete mess?" Zhang Liang chuckled and said, "A strategy that cannot be implemented is almost the same." Han Xin said: "It's better than Mr.'s self-inflicted trap." Zhang Liang said: "Is the general laughing at me?" Han Xin deliberately said in a high-pitched manner: "Mister understands in his heart." Liu Bang stopped it with a wave of his hand: "Stop arguing! Wait!" Zhang Liang and Han Xin looked at each other, and both looked at Liu Bang. Liu Bang said: "This bait exists!" Zhang Liang asked, "What is it?" Liu Bang chuckled and said, "It's just a widow!" Zhang Liang and Han Xin looked at each other and smiled.Liu Bang turned around suddenly, and said vigilantly, "Zhang Liang, you seem to be very slow today!" Zhang Liang bowed his head and did not answer. Liu Bang turned around again and said, "Han Xin, isn't that your usual attitude towards your husband?" Han Xin also bowed his head. Liu Bang waved his hand and said, "You two's play is really stinky!" After speaking, he burst out laughing. Zhang Liang hurriedly said, "I'm at fault." Han Xin also hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is wise." Liu Bang nodded and said, "Don't be too busy pleading guilty. I think this method is very good, so let's settle it! The widow will be this piece of fat!" The mighty grain and fodder team kept entering Xingyang, and Liu Bangzheng and Zhang Liang stood on the top of the city tower overlooking and talking. Zhang Liang said: "Prime Minister Xiao He just sent people to bring food and grass supplies, and the prime minister himself stayed in Liyang. Now Guanzhong is suffering from drought, and many people have starved to death. He wants to stay behind to appease the people and stabilize people's hearts." Liu Bang said: "Xiao He has made great contributions. When the widow takes over the world, I will not fail him." Zhang Liang suddenly said: "Tian Heng saved you, the king, and now the overlord has ordered his troops to go to Qidi." Liu Bangdao: "Isn't this just hindering my strategy of attracting Xiang Yu to attack? How did you save me?" Zhang Liang said: "The minister said earlier that this piece of meat must make Xiang Yu feel like he can eat it, but he can't eat it. The most important thing is that Xingyang can hold it. Yingbu is still there, Wei Bao is not attached. Today's Xingyang is just an isolated city exposed to Xiang Yu's vision, if Xiang Yu really comes to attack, the number of winners and losers..." Liu Bang asked: "Is there 50%?" Zhang Liang said, "I'm afraid it's only 60% at most." Liu Bang laughed loudly and said: "Sixty percent is enough! In the words of that boy Han Xin, it is worthwhile for a widow to buy time for him in a dangerous situation, even if there is only a 10% chance of winning. In any case, Xiang Yu has lost another one he can bet on." Here's a chance. He is easily overwhelmed by grievances. At this moment, he is like a baby in the eyes of the few, and he is completely different from that monster on the battlefield!" Zhang Liang said: "Since Your Majesty has already made a decision, there is no need to delay any further. It is necessary to find an envoy for Wei Bao. When Pengcheng was defeated, Wei Bao did not mobilize a single soldier to resist. The King of Han did not blame him. However, Now, under the guise of going back to Wei for a visit, he actually set up a formation at Linjindu, blatantly rejecting our Han army." Liu Bangdao: "Based on what I know about him, I'm afraid he will send envoys to curry favor with Xiang Yu. Our candidates are too important, who do you think can be envoys?" Zhang Liang said, "Li Sheng can go." In Xiang Yu's camp south of Chengyang in Qidi, a man in a black cloak was led into his tent.He flipped back the cloak covering his head, his hair was a little white, and it turned out to be Fan Zeng. Xiang Yu asked, "Why did Yafu come here in the starry night?" Fan Zeng said: "Come here for the safety of the Overlord." Saying this, he took out a roll of silk from his sleeve and handed it to Xiang Yu. Fan Zeng said: "Wei Bao is like the grass on the wall, whichever way the wind blows it will fall. He has already decided to help the king fight against Liu Bang." Xiang Yu opened the brocade and said, "Is that a mouse? I don't value him at all. The reason why I sent someone to form an alliance with him is because I see Wei Di as the gateway to prevent Liu Bang's eastward advance." Fan Zeng said: "Your Majesty's words are very true. What I am worried about may happen in the south." Overlord looked at the brocade and couldn't help saying angrily, "What? How dare the King of Jiujiang not come?" Fan Zeng said, "I've been claiming to be sick all the time." Xiang Yu said: "This selfish bastard. I invited him to help me twice in the Northern Expedition, but I only sent two thousand old and weak to fool me. When Pengcheng was besieged, I only sent a thousand infantry. Now I don't even give a single person. What is it? Isn’t this blatant rebellion? Come on! The whole army turned around and headed south, I’m going to cut off his head!” Xiang Yu felt grievance in his anger, like a child being robbed of candy. Fan Zeng immediately shouted: "Your Majesty, no! Absolutely no! Your Majesty, please think twice! You want to go to war, go to war! However, everyone in the world has their own self-interest, and some people cannot tolerate him, such as Liu Bang. This kind of person has a lot of desires. If you give him a stone of rice, he will want a warehouse. Once he has a warehouse, he will want a hundred warehouses. There will never be an end. And some people, such as Yingbu, should be with him Try to be flexible. Because what he wants is nothing more than a drop in the bucket to you, Your Majesty, and you don't care about it at all." Xiang Yu said: "Yafu means that I should compromise with him and admit that his betrayal is justified?" Fan Zeng said: "Yingbo is just posing now, but he has not taken any real rebellious actions. Have you forgotten, my lord? He was like this before Xianyang was enfeoffed. What happened afterwards? A remote Jiujiang County plus a small Girl, he's so devoted to you. This man doesn't want much." Xiang Yu said: "It's not a question of how much, it's about dignity, it's about face, do you understand?" Fan Zeng said: "If the king is going to hit him in the face because of a moment of anger, it will not only delay the attack, but also Yingbu will not obediently come to your face for you to hit. We should preserve our strength, Lei Ting Yi It should be used against the chief enemy! As for Yingbu, His Majesty should put down his airs, send envoys to comfort him, listen to his complaints, understand his demands, bargain with him, and try to make him fear the might of the king while coveting The king's reward, as long as he is not attracted by Liu Bang, it will be beneficial to me!" Xiang Yu said: "Swallow your breath?" Fan Zeng said: "Your Majesty should use majesty to awe him, give favors to satisfy his greed, use more victories to make him afraid, and use emissaries to warn those who are arrogant! But your majesty does not need to expect his gratitude. Because this prisoner from Lishan didn't have that kind of emotion at all. His mind is like a maggot, it doesn't exist at all. Apart from greed and cruelty, there is only cowardice and selfishness." Xiang Yu said: "Swallow your breath to a bug." Fan Zeng said: "In the past when he had nothing, he was willing to fight anything. He dared to fight any kind of evil battle. He was a ferocious insect. Now, with a place of size, he cherishes his life and loves his life. Worm! Such a guy is nothing to worry about, and he is not worthy to be your enemy! But he is such a person, but he cannot be Liu Bang's ally. Liu Bang knows how to control his subordinates. The worm's claws will grow back." Xiang Yu laughed, and said: "Ya Fu, I still like to hear you talk like that. I used to always preach, and the endless lectures made me so tired." Fan Zeng was stunned for a moment and said, "I don't want to use such a vulgar term, but it's easier for you to understand now." Xiang Yu said: "What! I understand what you are preaching, I just don't want to listen." After he finished speaking, he patted Yafu on the back and laughed. "Immediately send an envoy to comfort him, and tell him that the widow has always valued him and hopes to share more land with him. Yafu should rest early and return to Pengcheng early tomorrow morning."