After Xiang Yu held off his troops for several months, he finally launched his army, a total of 200,000 troops, which shook the heaven and earth.
Long Qie, Xiang Bo, Zhong Limei... Xiang Yu's generals are all out, and Yafu Fan Zeng is sitting in the middle of the army, making plans and making plans, which has a decisive momentum.
Careful efforts were made in various places to constantly send the Chu army's movements to Xingyang. A sense of suffocation like the weight of Mount Tai enveloped everyone.
Liu Bang had not smiled for three whole days.
He stared at the map day and night, counting the advancing speed of the Chu army with his fingers. It wouldn't be long before he would face Xiang Yu again.
Facing the man who had just trampled him under his feet.
Liu Bang stayed up all night, just sitting on his knees by the table. He did not think hard about how to deal with the enemy. In fact, his mind was blank. He knew that this would not work, but he did not know what to do...
Just like that, I sat there blankly until late at night. Suddenly there were footsteps, and a small figure walked in with a bowl of mutton soup and placed it in front of Liu Bang.
Then he handed him a handkerchief.
"Take it."
Liu Bang subconsciously took it, but felt something was wrong again, and threw it aside suddenly, humming: "Nai Weng didn't cry!"
Liu Ying looked at it carefully and found that she was indeed not crying. "Congratulations, Father, there has been progress... Although it is not much, it is gratifying!"
Liu Bang rolled his eyes and really wanted to beat this fool to death.
It's just that at this time, he really needs someone to accompany him.
"sit down."
Liu Bang pulled Liu Ying, pressed him to his side, and then said to himself: "Actually, my father already knows how to deal with Xiang Yu, but he can't give the order. Why do you think it is?"
Liu Ying lowered her head and said, "Why else? When things get tough, you will avoid the sword. You are afraid!"
Liu Bang's eyelids twitched slightly, and he smiled and said: "Yes, I am afraid, but who can not be afraid?"
With a heavy sigh, Liu Bang lowered his head and said to Liu Ying: "My father will arrange the manpower to send you back to Guanzhong. We will leave tomorrow."
Liu Ying listened carefully, but shook her head, "I plan to go back to Guanzhong, but I can't do it now. I have to wait for my father to make up his mind, otherwise I won't worry."
Liu Bang glared at Liu Ying angrily, but Liu Ying was not afraid at all. She locked eyes with the old gangster and started to compete.
Just when the two men were fighting each other like cocks, someone else came.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"
Chen Ping trotted in, just in time to break the heartwarming scene of a loving father and a filial son.
He was startled at first, but he still walked up to Liu Bang, suppressed his excitement, and whispered: "The queen has a letter!"
"Letter? Where is it?" Liu Bang asked in surprise.
Chen Ping quickly took out a piece of cloth from his sleeve and handed it to Liu Bang.
Liu Bang took the letter with trembling hands. He only glanced at it before breathing heavily and becoming excited.
"Yes, it's her handwriting!"
Liu Bang carefully identified it and read slowly: "The soldiers are short of food, so wait for change!"
After reading these eight words, Liu Bang was stunned.
Unlike his rambling content, Lu Zhi's letter was particularly concise. Of course, this was related to her situation, but it also showed Lu Zhi's resolute and courageous character and keen insight.
"The Yu soldiers are out of food, the Yu soldiers are out of food!"
Liu Bang read it several times in succession, and finally a smile appeared on his face.
"Quickly, bring Mr. Zifang and General Han Xin over, and then call Cao Shen..."
When Chen Ping stood up and was about to leave, Liu Bang added: "There is also Li Shiqi, let him come too."
Liu Bang's dejection disappeared, and his whole person became different and became energetic.
Liu Ying looked at it stupidly, "Father, are you okay?"
"Okay! It's so good!" Liu Bang chuckled and said, "This letter from your mother is a panacea. My father can't be better now."
While they were talking, Zhang Liang, Han Xin, Cao Shen, Li Shiqi and others entered the tent one after another. After receiving the greetings, Liu Bang was the first to say: "Xiang Yu's arrival seems unstoppable, but in fact it is not worth mentioning that he is sharp and hard to sustain."
Liu Bang said loudly: "Just follow the method agreed upon at the beginning, Mr. Zifang."
Zhang Liang hurriedly bowed and said: "Your Majesty, please give me your instructions."
Liu Bang said: "Sir, you are good friends with Wu Rui, the king of Hengshan. This man is quite famous in Chu. He is also the father-in-law of Yingbu and one of the four kings of Chu who was entrusted by Xiang Yu. You are going to see Wu Rui now. How should you persuade him?" He, sir, understands better than I do. I only have one thing to do, I must cut off the grain and don't allow Wu Rui to give Xiang Yu a grain of rice. Even if I don't send troops to help, as long as I can do this, I will definitely reward you generously in the future!"
Zhang Liang nodded without hesitation, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, this is an easy matter! It's just that I still want to ask for a gift."
"What gift?" Liu Bang asked curiously.
Zhang Liang smiled and said: "Young master made the Hanwang paper!"
Liu Ying said hurriedly: "Master, you're welcome. I'll give you as much as you want!"
Zhang Liang waved his hand, "No need. Scarcity is valuable, but having too much is not good." After a pause, Zhang Liang continued: "Wu Rui was the county magistrate during the Qin Dynasty, and he was clean and honest in government, which is rare. He is a good writer. His wife is even more rare, she can write poems and essays, I only bring a hundred pieces of paper, and I will be able to convince Wu Rui to come and submit."
Liu Ying's eyes lit up and she said with a smile: "Don't say a hundred, even ten thousand will do! It's just that Master is not in good health and travels long distances, so please take care of yourself."
Zhang Liang smiled and nodded, "I'm not too weak yet, Prince, please rest assured."
Liu Ying silently calculated, and with Zhang Liang taking action, nothing would go wrong.
Yingbu is a reckless man and cannot defeat Xiang Yu.
But if Wu Rui backs him up, he may be able to contain the Chu army from the southern front.
Moreover, with Wu Rui's reputation, it just destroyed the hearts of the Chu people and prevented Xiang Yu from getting enough food, grass and baggage, which was equivalent to opening a hole in Xiang Yu's soft belly.
This is a great move!
"General Han." Liu Bang turned around and said, "I asked Cao Shen to lead the army with you to attack the Kingdom of Wei and destroy King Bao of Wei first."
Han Xin immediately bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I have made preparations, and this battle is foolproof!"
Liu Bang nodded, but then said: "General, Wei Bao attacked Pengcheng with me a few months ago. Although he betrayed the Han and returned to Chu, it was my fault in the end, and he can be forgiven."
After Liu Bang finished speaking, he said to Li Shiqi: "Sir, you can go to see Wei Bao first and tell him that if you can surrender to me, let the past be forgotten. After defeating Chu, the earth will be split and the grass will be divided, and he will still be the king!"
Li Shiqi said quickly: "Your Majesty is kind, but Wei Bao is capricious. I am not sure that he will surrender. But when I go, I will definitely try to break the hearts of the people of Wei and let the soldiers and civilians know that the King of Han is extremely benevolent and righteous."
Liu Bang grinned, "Li Sheng knows my heart!"
Then Liu Bang turned his attention to Cao Shen again, "I have only known each other for many years. Do you understand the purpose of letting you go on an expedition with the general this time?"
"Understood!" Cao Shen nodded vigorously.
Liu Bang nodded, "This is best. If anyone dares to disobey military orders and despise the general, he will be killed on the spot, no matter who it is, there will be no exception! Including you, Cao Shen!"
Cao Shen was shocked and bowed quickly, "I will definitely obey the order. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."
Liu Bang said again: "General Han, I have prepared 80,000 horses for you, 50,000 of which are newly recruited soldiers from Guanzhong. Do you think it is enough?"
Han Xin hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, you are confronting Xiang Yu in Xingyang. You need a lot of men and horses. I only need Guan Ying's cavalry, plus the newly recruited soldiers from Guanzhong!"
"No!"
Liu Bang waved his hand, "Xiang Yu's soldiers and horses are short of food and cannot fight for a long time. I can't station too many troops here, otherwise the consumption will be too great. Once the food route is cut off, the army will be difficult to maintain. I plan to station some of the troops and horses in Luoyang. "
"Luoyang?" Han Xin was also surprised, but this was something that had not been discussed before.
"Your Majesty, if this happens, you will have to use the weak against the strong in Xingyang?" Han Xin asked worriedly.
Liu Bang laughed loudly, "What? Only Xiang Yu can defeat the strong with the weak, and the many with the few, but can't a few people do it?"
Without waiting for Han Xin to retort, Liu Bang smiled and said: "I know well. As long as I can withstand Xiang Yu's initial strength, Xingyang will not be easily lost. The men and horses stationed in Luoyang can rescue them at all times. I can advance and retreat freely. I can deal with Xiang Yu with confidence." Perfect!"
Han Xin rolled his eyes and had to say that Liu Bang had really made a wonderful move.
"Your Majesty, I will pacify the three Jin lands as soon as possible. When the time comes, elite soldiers and strong generals will be sent to Luoyang to provide a steady supply to your Majesty!"
"good!"
Liu Bang laughed heartily, "As long as we, the monarch and the ministers, work together, we will defeat Chu!"
The sky was dim, Liu Bang completed the arrangements, and everyone followed the order. Only he and Liu Ying were left in the big tent.
"Father, I understand what you are afraid of." Liu Ying raised her head, "From now on, you have to face Xiang Yu alone."
Liu Bang smiled and said, "Okay, you little brat should rest assured and go back to Guanzhong!"
Liu Ying suddenly said: "The letter written by my mother only has eight words. Didn't it mention me?"
Liu Bang was stunned for a moment, and finally handed the letter to Liu Ying. In addition to the eight words, there were eight more words.
"Be kind to my son, and we will reunite one day!"
Liu Ying read out slowly, with a solemn look on her face...
It’s better to be your own mother!
