Chapter 13 2. Heroes and Beauty

After resolving the misunderstanding with Liu Bang, Xiang Yu returned to his bed in a good mood.His beloved wife, Yu Ji, is waiting for his return.Seeing Xiang Yu's smiling face, Yu Ji went up to meet her and asked, "Your Majesty, is there any happy event? Seeing that you are so happy." Xiang Yu pulled Yu Ji into his arms. He was tall, and Yu Ji was not as tall as his shoulders. She nestled in his arms like a real bird. "That Liu Lao Si finally admitted his mistake with his own mouth, and my tone has come out, haha!" Yu Ji said: "That's good. You two brothers don't have to turn your face over such a trivial matter. Peace is the most important thing. Don't hurt the brotherhood that was born and died together."

"Yeah!" Xiang Yu nodded and said, "You still know me well! I, Xiang Yu, gallop across the battlefield without even frowning, but I am not a cold-blooded animal with a heart of stone. I value feelings most. If it is a brother who betrays I, I am more sad than anyone else. If Liu Laosi really dares to do something that I am sorry for, I will definitely make him pay the price." Concubine Yu stroked Xiang Yu's broad and thick chest, and comforted him, saying, "Since the matter is over, don't worry about it anymore. Your Majesty, I heard that Xianyang City is very prosperous. I want to visit. Can you accompany me?" Is it?" The gentle and pleasant Yu Ji made this request, Xiang Yu would not refuse, immediately summoned dozens of guards, Xiang Yu and Yu Ji took the same car, left the barracks, and went straight to Xianyang.

The road leading to Xianyang is full of pedestrians, and there is a peaceful and peaceful scene everywhere.Xiang Yu praised: "This Liu Laosi really has some tricks. He calmed down Guanzhong in such a short period of time, and the people lived and worked in peace and order. It seems that he is quite competent to be the king of Guanzhong." Concubine Yu asked, "Your Majesty really intends to make Pei Gong the king of Guanzhong?" Xiang Yu nodded, "Yes! King Huai of Chu has an appointment first, and the one who enters the pass first is the king. We all agree. Now I can't break the agreement openly. Isn't that slapping my own mouth? How to win the trust of the king? The world? Liu Ji and I are brothers, and it is better to give him the treasured land in Guanzhong than to give it to someone else."

"What about you, my lord?" "I want to go back to my hometown and be the king of Chu. I don't want to return to my hometown when I'm rich. I walk like a brocade suit at night! As for the famous King Huai of Chu, just give him a title and find a place for him to retire." "Don't you want to rule the world like Qin Shihuang and be an emperor? I remember when Qin Shihuang traveled east to Kuaiji County, you saw his guard of honor and once said: 'You can replace him!'" Xiang Yu shook his head, "I have followed my uncle since I was a child, and my uncle's dream is to overthrow the Tyrant Qin and restore the state of Chu. I inherit my uncle's behest and take restoring the country as my mission, so that the world can return to the situation where the feudal lords stand side by side. We have achieved it. Since we called for the overthrow of the Tyrant Qin Dynasty and launched an uprising of the world, how can I be the emperor like Qin Shihuang? However, I want to learn from Duke Huan of Qi, the princes of the nine unions, to govern the world, and be the leader of the princes of the world— - Overlord of Chu. Although he doesn’t have the name of an emperor, he has the reality of being an emperor! At that time, won’t all the princes of the world be my subjects? How is this different from an emperor?”

Yu Ji smiled and said: "The concubine has little knowledge and speaks nonsense, which makes the king laugh." Xiang Yu said proudly: "When I said that the first emperor could be replaced, my uncle still covered my mouth to tell me not to talk nonsense, so as not to bring about the disaster of extermination. Now it seems that what I said back then was not a false statement, and it has been fulfilled today. " Concubine Yu said earnestly: "Back then in Kuaiji County, I fell in love with you and promised you with my body just because I saw you as a heroic and powerful husband."

The husband and wife looked at each other and smiled. The tacit understanding and sweetness made the accompanying guards quite envious.Xiang Yu's younger brother Xiang Zhuang followed beside the car. He was known as "the number one swordsman in Chu" because of his superb swordsmanship, so Xiang Yu asked him to be his personal bodyguard and captain of the guard, and he was always by his side.Xiang Zhuang said jokingly: "Sister-in-law doesn't know something. When my brother was young, he didn't have the habit of doing anything. After the heat passed, he was thrown aside immediately. Because of this, my uncle taught him a lot. My brother learned to write, but he didn't recognize a few words." I don’t want to learn swordsmanship, but I gave up halfway. My uncle got angry, and he said: “It’s enough to know how to write your own name. Swordsmanship can only be used against one person. I want to learn how to be the enemy of ten thousand people.” Uncle I was very happy to hear that, so I taught him the art of war, but after only two days of learning, he gave up again."

After hearing this, Yu Ji laughed "giggle", her voice was clear and sweet, very pleasant to hear.Xiang Yu was exposed by his younger brother for his childhood shortcomings, and he couldn't hold back his face. Just about to lose his temper, Xiang Zhuang quickly changed his words and said: "But my brother is strong enough to lift a tripod, take the lead on the battlefield, be invincible, rival ten thousand men, and ten thousand enemies are really capable. Yes. But the thing that brother is most proud of is not going into battle to kill the enemy..." "What's that?" Yuji asked curiously.

"Being an assassin." Xiang Yu didn't get angry this time, obviously he was proud of himself as an excellent assassin. Yu Ji said: "You never told me about being an assassin in detail, but you just mentioned a few words, so why don't you tell me about it?" She snuggled into Xiang Yu's arms and acted coquettishly. Xiang Yu caressed her temples, and said: "It's not that I don't want to tell you the details, it's just that this kind of thing is bloody and terrifying, you weak woman, I'm worried about scaring you. Since you want to hear it, then I'll tell you, but do it at night If you have a nightmare, don't blame me." Yu Ji nodded obediently, she was really cute.

"In July of the first year of Qin II (209 BC), Chen Sheng and Wu Guang raised the banner of anti-Qin. At that time, Yin Tong, the prefect of Kuaiji County, planned to join the ranks of anti-Qin, so he asked my uncle Xiang Liang to discuss it. Uncle is a local He is a prominent figure who often presides over local affairs such as tax collection and corvee collection. Yin Tong said to him: "Everyone in the west of the river has rebelled. It seems that the heavens are going to destroy Qin! People say that if you seize the opportunity, you can control others, and if you act slowly, you will be defeated." I want to be controlled by others, so I plan to raise my troops against Qin. Please be generals with Huan Chu and lead the army.” Uncle has been preparing to fight against Qin and restore the country, but Yin Tong is the county guard of Qin and holds a high position. It is different to take the initiative to fight against Qin. Unusual. Uncle was worried that he would cheat and trick all those who wanted to oppose Qin into one, so he decided to act first.

"That Huan Chu was also a local hero, and he was on the run. My uncle said to Yin Tong, "Huan Chu is on the run, and only Xiang Yu can find him." Yin Tong asked his uncle to find me. The uncle said to me:' Our anti-Qin plan may have been leaked', let me prepare for the contingency. After seeing Yin Tong, after saying a few words, my uncle gave me a wink and shouted: "Don't do it yet!" I pulled out Saber, leaped up to Yin Tong, and chopped off his head with one sword." Xiang Yu was beaming as he spoke, gestured with his hands, and made a vicious beheading movement, which made Yu Ji shrink back in fright.

"After killing Yin Tong, my uncle put his official seal on him, held his head, and went out to order the officials, servants and guards in the mansion. There was chaos in the county guard's mansion. Yin Tong's guards wanted to avenge him, so I killed him with my sword. Dozens of people, their swords were blunted, and their bodies were covered in blood. The others were terrified, lying on the ground and not daring to get up. In this way, we occupied Kuaiji County, recruited 8,000 elite soldiers, and raised our troops against Qin .” Concubine Yu couldn't bear to say: "If that Yin Tong is really anti-Qin, then he was killed unjustly!" Xiang Yu patted her on the head, "Those who achieve great things cannot have the kindness of a woman. Look at the people who died in the flames of war in this world. How many innocent people died in the flames of war, and Yin Tong is not the only one who died in vain? You don't usually talk to outsiders. I have been in contact with the world, experienced few things, and my thoughts are too pure and kind. I don’t want you to be exposed to too many cruel things and those evil people. In my mind, you are like a piece of spotless white snow, which cannot be stained with dirt.” . Yu Ji said meekly: "Then I will obediently serve you at home, keep my ears shut and be your little lady." Xiang Yu didn't finish his thoughts, and then talked about the proud story of assassinating General Song Yi appointed by King Huai of Chu. "If you want to talk about Song Yi, you still have some vision. At the beginning, because my uncle defeated the Qin army one after another, he began to be proud and underestimate the enemy. Song Yi once said: "After winning the battle, the generals are proud and the soldiers are slack. They must suffer defeat. Now Chu The soldiers of the Qin army began to slack off, but the Qin army continued to increase its troops. I am worried about you! It's a pity that my uncle didn't listen to his advice, and the soldiers were defeated and died." Speaking of this, Xiang Yu sighed, his eyes were full of sadness.He was brought up by Xiang Liang and has a deep affection for his uncle.Yu Ji and Xiang Zhuang who were following the car were also silent.In the end, it was Xiang Yu who broke the silence first and continued to tell his story. "Later, because of Song Yi's foresight, King Huai of Chu appointed him as the general, me as the second general, and Yafu as the last general to rescue the Zhao army who was besieged by the Qin army in Julu. But this Song Yi arrived in Anyang After that, I stopped moving forward for more than forty days. I couldn't wait any longer, so I went to him and said to him, "We should hurry across the river and join forces with Zhao's army. We will surely defeat the enemy." Song Yi said: "The Qin army will attack the Zhao army. Even if they can win, the soldiers will be exhausted. We can easily defeat the enemy if we wait for work. If the Qin army cannot win, it will not be too late for us to cooperate with the Zhao army. Now let Qin and Zhao Erhu Fighting, we reap the benefits of the fisherman." He also taught me: "I am not as good as you when you are strong and strong, and go to battle to kill the enemy; but you are not as good as you when you are planning a strategy and winning a thousand miles away." Me." He didn't pay attention to me, a brat. "Thinking about it now, his words are not unreasonable. But I was squeezed out by King Huai of Chu, and I accumulated a lot of resentment, and I was eager to avenge my uncle, so I went to Zhang Han for a decisive battle. He is a person who is highly valued by King Huai of Chu. Of course I understand what he said. It sounds harsh. Song Yi also passed down a military order, saying: "Fierce like a tiger, disobedient like a sheep, greedy like a wolf, and those who disobey the command will be killed without mercy." It was clearly aimed at me. His son went to Qi to be the prime minister, Song Yi held a large banquet. At that time, it was cold and rainy, and the soldiers were hungry and cold, and complained a lot. "I took advantage of the dissatisfaction of the soldiers and said to everyone: 'We have come to a decisive battle with the Qin army to avenge Wu Xinjun (Xiang Liang), but Song Yi flinched. Now is the year of famine, and the people are suffering from hunger. Starving, our soldiers ate taro mixed with beans and poor food. The army food was scarce. As the chief general, he held a big feast to see his son off. He didn't lead us across the river. He went to Zhao State to replenish food and grass, and joined forces with the Zhao army. The enemy is talking nonsense about waiting for work with ease. The Qin army is powerful and strong, and it is easy to attack the newly restored Zhao State. After the fall of Zhao State, the momentum of the Qin army will be greater and the morale will be higher. How can we talk about waiting for work with ease? Ours The army had just been defeated, King Huai was restless, and entrusted all the army and food to Song Yi. He was concerned about the safety of the country, but he didn't care about the soldiers. Where is this loyal and good minister of the country?' The soldiers all agreed with my words and supported me. This made me determined to seize power. "Early the next morning, I took advantage of the opportunity of my meeting and cut off Song Yi's head by surprise, and then announced: Song Yi colluded with Qi State and planned to rebel. King Huai secretly ordered me to execute him. The generals were all frightened by me. They all said: "It is the Xiang family who revived the state of Chu. Now you have killed the traitor and made great achievements. We support you as the general." In this way, I seized the military power, and the King Huai of Chu had no choice but to accept it. fait accompli. "I led the soldiers across the river, burned all the boats, burned the tents, and took only three days of dry food. I rushed to the foot of Julu City to fight the Qin army to the death. Defeated the Qin army. The other reinforcements from all walks of life hid in their own camps to watch the battle. They were shocked by the momentum of my Chu army soldiers. When they came out to see me later, they all knelt down and walked without daring to lift their heads. They all pushed me to do it. General of the princes. Later Zhang Han was also forced to surrender, and I named him King Yong." "Isn't King Yong's fief also in Guanzhong? What about Pei Gong?" Yu Ji asked. "Let the two of them share Guanzhong! It's also good to keep each other in check, so that one family doesn't dominate."