Chen Ping walked in with a proud step. He was tall and handsome, a standard handsome guy. When he saw Liu Bang, he bowed and saluted.
"I pay my respects to the king."
Liu Bang crossed his legs, sat casually, and said hehe: "You are not just surrendering to me, right?"
These words were not polite. Liu Ying was shocked, but she saw Chen Ping calmly and replied: "There are heroes in the world, and it is natural for a wise man to choose a holy king."
It has to be said that flattery is the best medicine to relieve embarrassment.
Liu Bang had a smile on his face, but he still asked: "I am determined to be a holy king, but I am afraid that you are not a wise minister!"
Chen Ping frowned slightly but did not refute.
Liu Ying argued: "Father, you have learned a lot, how can you not be a wise minister?"
Liu Bang sneered and said, "He collects heavy gifts wantonly. Is this what a wise man does?"
Didn’t I tell you this? Liu Ying was anxious and wanted to defend Chen Ping, but Chen Ping waved his hand to stop him, and then said to Liu Bang: "Your Majesty, I have gone to your Majesty alone. I have nothing to gain. I want to buy a family property, settle down, and devote myself to the cause." Your Majesty serves me. If your Majesty does not use me, I will return the gift. Please allow me to return to my hometown, die of old age in Linquan, and never care about worldly affairs."
Liu Bang frowned, "Chen Ping, you are a repeat minister, are you really willing to return home?"
Chen Ping paused, looked up to the sky and sighed, "If the King of Han refuses to use me, how can the world be so big, who can use me? It's not the right time, it's God's will!"
Liu Ying was listening next to her. This is the most sincere confession. I only have eyes for you!
I don’t recognize anyone but you!
Everyone is so sincere, why don't you nod?
Liu Ying looked desperately at Liu Bang. At this moment, Liu Bang frowned slightly and stood up suddenly. He laughed and pulled Chen Ping and asked him to sit down. "I heard Yu Sheng's words and almost missed a great talent. From now on, you are A general, stay by my side and make plans."
Liu Ying still doesn't understand the current official system, and he doesn't know what a general is. But looking at Chen Ping's shoulders trembling slightly and his expression of excitement, it can be seen that this official is no small matter.
Liu Bang added: "Since you came here alone, I will reward you with a mansion and give you twenty ministers to serve you. If you want anything else, just tell me."
Chen Ping thanked him again and again, and burst into tears of gratitude.
"Your Majesty is so kind to me, and I will do my best to serve you well."
Liu Bang had a smile on his lips, and glanced at Liu Ying unconsciously, as if to say, "Did you see that, Nai Gong's ability to win over people's hearts is much better than yours, right?"
Liu Ying rolled her eyelids. If she didn't want to hear Chen Ping's wise words, she wouldn't want to stay with Liu Bang. She couldn't stand his proud energy.
Fortunately, he didn't hold back for long and talked about how to deal with Xiang Yu.
Chen Ping said: "Your Majesty, I heard that you sent envoys to win over Peng Yue and Ying Bu. Do you mean to use their strength to jointly plan for Xiang Yu?"
Liu Bang nodded, "That's right. Who else do you need to win over?"
Chen Ping waved his hand and said with a smile: "Peng Yue, Yingbu, Xionghu General, I can't think of any better candidates than them. It's just that I think that attacking the city is the most important thing, and attacking the heart is the most important thing. Having foreign enemies is not enough. We need to start from the Chu camp to dismantle Xiang Yu!"
Hearing this, Liu Ying, who was kneeling next to him, couldn't help but move his buttocks, his eyes gleaming, and he stared at Chen Ping closely.
I thought Zhang Liang was powerful enough, but I didn't expect someone to be braver than him!
The plan to attack Xianyi and besiege Xiang Yu on all sides is a grand strategy.
What Chen Ping said was to disintegrate the Chu army from within.
They are both counselors, but their styles are obviously different.
Zhang Liang is a conspiracy, but Chen Ping is a sinister conspiracy... Liu Ying can't say who is superior among them, but one thing is clear to him. Xiang Yu is afraid that he will be unlucky. .
Chen Ping talked eloquently, "Your Majesty, Xiang Yu lost his father when he was young. He lived with his uncle Xiang Liang. He first studied literature and then martial arts. Later he read military books and studied the art of war, but he refused to study it deeply."
Liu Bang listened silently, frowning.
Liu Ying patted her chest and sighed repeatedly: "Fortunately, fortunately!"
Liu Bang glared at him, "Fortunate for what?"
"Fortunately, I didn't go into details, otherwise my father wouldn't have been able to escape!" Liu Ying said confidently.
Liu Bang was so angry that he gritted his teeth. Do I still want to thank Xiang Yu for showing mercy?
Chen Ping continued: "Your Majesty, by saying this, I want to remind your Majesty that even if Xiang Liang dies, the Xiang family may not all listen to Xiang Yu."
Liu Bang's eyes suddenly widened, this makes sense!
Don't tell others, Xiang Bo alone has secretly helped me many times. Looking at Xiang Yu's early life, it seems that he was not a carefully cultivated heir, but rather grew up in a barbaric way.
If Xiang Liang had not died, could Xiang Yu successfully inherit the Xiang family?
It’s hard to say!
After all, as a member of the Chu Kingdom, the Xiang family is not simple. There are thousands of disciples alone. It is complicated and complicated, and it is not enough for outsiders to understand.
Chen Ping said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the Xiang family is like this, and the Chu army is even more like this. They are at odds with each other, and the same parties are fighting against each other. Except for Fan Zeng, Zhong Limei, and Long Qie, there are only a few people. The rest are insignificant. If we can alienate the relationship between these people , divided and disintegrated, defeated each one, the Chu army collapsed without a fight!"
Liu Bang was shocked and couldn't help but nodded, "Okay, good point! Do you have any clever ideas?"
Chen Ping shook his head and said: "I don't have a clever plan. I only know how to persevere... first bribe the generals of the Chu army and let them keep making suggestions. Xiang Yu is young and energetic, willful and self-willed, and cannot tolerate others. Sooner or later there will be resentment among the Chu army."
Chen Ping's words were clear and logical, but Liu Ying understood clearly that he only had a rough plan, but could not guarantee when it would be effective... It was like a recently graduated college student taking an investment plan and soliciting angel investment.
No wonder others don’t use Chen Ping’s strategy!
Liu Bang frowned and thought: "It will cost a lot of money to bribe the generals of the Chu army, right?"
Chen Ping nodded, "Indeed, it's just that once this is successful, the profit will be more than a hundred times!"
Liu Bang pondered for a moment, and then slowly said: "Xiao He sent food and baggage from Guanzhong, including 40,000 gold...Chen Ping, how much do you plan to ask for?"
Chen Ping hesitated for a moment. Liu Bang had just suffered a disastrous defeat and had little money. He needed money to care for the dead and reward the soldiers.
"Your Majesty, can you give me... one thousand gold?"
"One thousand gold?" Liu Bang laughed, "This money is only enough to buy a thousand-mile horse, but not enough to bribe the generals!"
Chen Ping's face turned red, "Then...three thousand gold, may your Majesty give it to you?"
"not enough!"
"Young master? Your Majesty, are you willing to give me five thousand gold?" Chen Ping's voice changed.
Liu Bang still shook his head, and Chen Ping was too excited to speak.
Liu Bang simply turned his gaze to Liu Ying, "Shuzi, how much do you think Naiweng should give him?"
Liu Ying thought for a moment and said, "It's a very important matter. I think it costs ten thousand gold anyway. If my father is generous, I can give him twenty thousand gold."
"Twenty thousand gold? Is this very generous?" Liu Bang waved his hand suddenly, "Chen Ping, I will give you all of these 40,000 gold."
"All for me?" Chen Ping was stunned and couldn't believe his ears.
Liu Bang smiled and said: "That's right, not only are they all given to you, but you can also use them as you wish. You don't have to report them to me."
Even Liu Ying was shocked this time. Not only did the funds double, but he didn't care how he used them. If Chen Ping put them all into his own pocket, wouldn't you care?
Liu Bang really didn't care, he smiled and said: "Chen Ping, just go ahead and do whatever you want, I will trust you!"
At this time, Chen Ping had tears in his eyes and was almost crying.
King Wei and King Xiang didn't believe him.
Only the King of Han trusted him and used him.
What is the grace of knowing someone?
In troubled times, who doesn’t want to achieve great things?
Except for those who can start their own business, others most need to find a good boss and follow the right person.
Needless to say, Liu Bang is the best boss in the world. Although he is not perfect, he is willing to delegate power and give you enough stage... Chen Ping tried to calm down and took a deep breath.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely use every gold in critical areas, so that the Chu army will be in civil strife, suspicious of each other, and commit suicide!"
Liu Bang nodded happily, and Chen Ping was afraid of wasting time, so he hurried down to make plans.
At this time, only the father and son were left. Liu Bang grabbed Liu Ying and said with a smile: "Shuzi, what do you think of Naiweng's method of winning people's hearts? It's much more effective than your way of saying hello sooner or later, isn't it?"
Liu Ying was unconvinced and said: "How can father be so sure that Chen Ping can be used?"
Liu Bang laughed and said, "Nai Weng doesn't know!"
"I don't know? Then you give him 40,000 gold?" Liu Ying's eyes widened, and even a prodigal didn't take it seriously.
Liu Bang smiled nonchalantly and said: "Nai Weng can lose 560,000 troops and horses, but he can't afford to lose a mere 40,000 gold?"
Liu Ying was stunned, and after a long time she hummed: "I don't even have a single gold, how can I compare with my father?"
Liu Bang laughed and said, "Don't worry, Zhuzi, you will have it soon."
The next day, the Han army set off and headed straight for Guanzhong...
