Xu Qiwen naturally recognized this person, and he saluted respectfully towards the person who spoke.
"I've met Yafu."
"My subordinates are here today, entrusted by my master to inform you about the assassination of Ran Fang. I'm afraid you need to be more careful."
"Moreover, Zhang Liang, who previously conspired with my Xiang family to assassinate, has now joined Ran Fang. If he rashly enters Xianyang, he may be discovered."
The man called Yafu is Fan Zeng, Xiang Yu's adviser.
Now nearly seventy years old, he has become slightly stooped, but he still looks so energetic.
Because he was respectfully called Yafu by Xiang Yu, the guards around him imitated Xiang Yu and called him Yafu.
This can also be seen from his prestige around Xiang Yu and his status in the Xiang clan.
Hearing Xu Qiwen's words, even Fan Zeng, who was usually good at making decisions, couldn't recover for a while.
He also fully agreed with Xiang Yu's cooperation with Zhang Liang before, and it was he who lobbied Xiang Yu that Zhang Liang could be used.
Otherwise, given Xiang Yu's temper, how could he be willing to conspire with Zhang Liang?
Now that he heard that Zhang Liang had betrayed the Xiang family, his first reaction was that it was impossible.
"Is this serious?"
"That Zhang Liang is a Korean and has a sworn feud with Ying Zheng. How can he willingly follow Ran Fang?"
"I'm afraid it's not a temporary plan to delay the attack. Have you ever asked him in person?"
Knowing that they couldn't accept it, Xu Qiwen was not surprised at all by this.
After all, from Xiang Zhuang to Fan Zeng, they had all seen Zhang Liang's hatred and knew the things Zhang Liang had done. They all thought that even if Zhang Liang wanted to betray him for temporary gain, it would be impossible for Ying Zheng to tolerate it. Gotta get him.
But it was only after meeting Zhang Liang and seeing his heroic appearance following Ran Fang that I realized that he had really betrayed his original oath.
Therefore, Xu Qiwen took the trouble to tell the story again, especially the matter that after Xiang Zhuang met Zhang Liang in private, he was traced by Ran Fang's people.
"Zhang Liang's behavior is enough to show that he really belongs to Ran Fang and completely ignores the original friendship."
"I even want to use the master's life to exchange for his trust in front of Ran Fang."
After listening to his words, Fan Zeng glanced at Xiang Yu who was sitting there. He knew that what Xiang Yu hated most in his life was betrayal.
Now Zhang Liang's behavior has touched his bottom line.
I am afraid that Xiang Yu now has the mood in his heart to cut Zhang Liang into pieces.
"In this case, the assassination of Ran Fang will have to be recalculated."
"I sent people to Xianyang City to investigate a few days ago and found that the guards at the city gate were a little tighter."
"I'm afraid that because of the incident in Xiangzhuang, Ran Fang is wary. If we show up in the city, Zhang Liang will definitely find us."
"I really don't know what kind of ability this Ran Fang has, that he can actually take Zhang Liang under his command?"
Xiang Yu, who had been sitting there without speaking, looked full of disdain at this moment, as if he didn't care at all about what they just discussed.
Especially when he mentioned that he might be discovered by Zhang Liang when entering the city, he frowned slightly.
"He's just a traitor, so there's nothing to worry about."
"Since he has surrendered to Ran Fang, let's catch them all in one fell swoop!"
"Where is Xiang Zhuang now?"
"Let him cooperate inside and outside, I will decide the fate of Ran Fang and Zhang Liang!"
Hearing this, Xu Qiwen showed some embarrassment on his face. He didn't know how to tell Xiang Yu that his master's current situation was not much better than outside the city.
But looking at Xiang Yu's expectant eyes, he still answered bravely: "Master Qi, I'm afraid this matter is... a bit embarrassing."
"Now the master is under the control of others in the city. Those who have been favored by the Xiang family in the past are now regretting it. The master has to be careful that he will be discovered at all times, so he can only find ways to collect some clues."
"Moreover, the people from Ran Fang are also searching for the master in the city. If the master appears, he will probably be arrested."
"So I'm afraid this matter needs to be carefully decided, and we can't take action directly."
Although Xiang Yu sometimes acts a little recklessly, he is not without brains.
He was stunned by Zhang Liang's betrayal just now, but now he slowly calmed down after hearing Xu Qiwen's explanation.
However, he did not intend to compromise on this.
"In that case, let's deal with Zhang Liang first!"
"Without him, even if Ran Fang wants to find the Xiang family, he has to see if he can do it!"
"I heard the news from the city that the scientific examination caused a lot of turmoil in the city. Although it has been suppressed by Wang Wan, people's dissatisfaction is getting deeper and deeper."
"You go back and send a message to Xiang Zhuang and ask him to find someone to stir up the matter again. The bigger the matter becomes, the better!"
"As long as they have no time to take care of this matter, then we can find a chance to deal with all these people."
This is indeed a way. Now that they are hampered in everything they do, it would be a good thing if they can cause turmoil in the city.
Xu Qiwen thought for a moment, and since he wanted to stir up trouble in the city, there was one more thing he could use.
"When I was in the city, I found that the previous salt merchant was also restless in the city."
"The news that Ying Zheng took back the salt fields and salt ponds has spread. How can these salt merchants give up?"
"They have been staying in the city, just waiting for a solution. Moreover, I also found that a salt merchant and the salt gang are colluding together. They must have a conspiracy."
"If we can also use them, I'm afraid it will be more successful."
Xiang Yu and Fan Zeng looked at each other. It was obvious that they had heard the news.
Moreover, it can be seen from their eyes that they must also be aware of this matter.
It can be seen from the expressions of the people present that Xu Qiwen is probably the only one who does not know about this matter.
Finally, Fan Zeng said: "That's fine, I'll go back and find someone to do it."
"When you return to the city now, as long as you publicize the scientific examination, you don't have to worry about the rest."
"Also, pay attention to Miss Cousin's movements in the city. She left a message saying that she entered Xianyang City. It has been several days and there is no news. You can check to see if she has been imprisoned in Xianyang Prison."
Hearing the news, Xu Qiwen was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that Xiang Jin would do such a dangerous thing.
If his master knew about this, I am afraid Xiang Zhuang would look for clues about Xiang Jin regardless of his own safety.
Thinking about it, he secretly decided to keep this matter a secret and tell Xiang Zhuang as soon as he found out the news about Xiang Jin.
"Well, my subordinates know."
"My subordinates have been out for a few days. They were worried about my master's safety, so they went back first."
"If there is any news, I will find a way to spread the news."
After deciding on the next plan, Xu Qiwen left without stopping.
After he got down the mountain, he remembered and forgot to ask why he didn't receive the message.
He didn't think this was a big deal. Maybe Xiang Yu and the others had moved somewhere when the news was being sent, and the news had been missed.
Thinking about it, he hurried back to Xianyang City.
Standing outside the city, he found that there were more guards at the city gate, and their inspections were stricter than before he came out.
And looking at the solemn looks on their faces, it was hard not to suspect that something important had happened in the city.
"Is it the master or the cousin?"
