Liu Bang stared at the city, and when Xiang Yu mentioned his old father, his heart rose in his throat. Maybe today is the day when father and son say goodbye... The next second, the Chu camp generals stopped Xiang Yu again, letting him breathe a sigh of relief.
After a while, Xiang Yu was invited back to Chu camp, and Taigong Liu was also taken back.
Liu Bang finally breathed a sigh of relief, and he turned around and went down to the city. But after taking a few steps, his legs went weak and he collapsed at the top of the city!
"Your Majesty!"
Chen Ping and Zhou Bo, one on the left and one on the right, hurriedly helped Liu Bang.
"Your Majesty, are you okay?"
Liu Bang sat on the ground and raised his palms for them to watch. They saw that Liu Bang's palms were all sweaty, and his whole body was soaked with sweat through his clothes and he was panting.
"It's okay! I'm okay!"
Liu Bang struggled to stand up and said proudly to the generals: "Tell me, who won the battle with Xiang Yu just now?"
"Your Majesty! It's your Majesty who won! He won cleanly and heartily!" Chen Ping raised his head and said: "Compared with Your Majesty's magnanimity and magnanimity, Xiang Yu is just a clown who is crowned the king of monkeys!"
Zhou Bo also said hurriedly: "Yes, the king's words are inspiring and morale-boosting. The whole army feels like they have won a great victory! No need to be afraid of Xiang Yu anymore!"
Xia Houying and others came up one after another, flattering loudly, and praised the great king Shengming.
Liu Bang is also very satisfied. When it comes to force, he may never be Xiang Yu's opponent, but he, the King of Han, is still qualified, even excellent!
Defeating your opponent in a life-and-death battle on the battlefield is certainly something to be proud of.
But the real victory is to crush all aspects of moral structure, strategy and tactics. This is the most heartfelt and complete victory.
Today, Liu Bang has completed his moral crushing.
Even the generals at Chu camp had to admit that Liu Bang won.
Compared with the king of Han's magnanimity, Xiang Yu is just a reckless man who only knows how to fight bravely, which is really embarrassing.
After enjoying the praise from his generals, Liu Bang's smile disappeared and he regained his dignity and depth.
He glanced at the generals and said in a deep voice: "The two countries are fighting for each other and fighting to the death. After all, it is not just about talking!"
Liu Bang said: "No matter how nice my words are, it still won't work if I can't defeat them, so..."
"The next step is up to you."
Liu Bang looked at the generals and said in a solemn tone: "We are all the same flesh and blood, and we are backed by a fortified city. If there is anyone who is afraid of the sword and is timid in the face of the enemy, I will definitely kill him without mercy!"
The generals agreed in unison, gearing up one by one, eager to experience the power of the Chu army.
After giving the instructions, Liu Bang took long strides and walked to the steps of the city wall.
Liu Ying was waiting here with a smile. Liu Bang's performance made him very satisfied, and his hard work was not in vain.
"Father, what you said is true. Xiang Yu is worthless compared to you... So, do you also want to reward those who have meritorious service in tutoring?"
"Counseling has merit, you say?"
"Of course he's the one who sacrificed his whole night to spar with you."
Liu Bang frowned slightly and couldn't help but smile: "Indeed, it's time for a reward!"
"Somebody come!"
As soon as the order was given, people rushed over.
"Please give me your orders, Your Majesty."
"You prepare two hundred people, led by Zhang Ao and Zhang Cang, to protect the prince and return to Guanzhong immediately!" Liu Bang said decisively.
Liu Ying was startled, "Why? I still want to see how to fight Xiang Yu! I won't leave!"
Liu Bang sneered, "That's not up to you!"
At this time, Zhang Ao and Zhang Cang were already in front of Liu Ying.
How could Liu Ying want to leave? She said anxiously: "Father, how can you win over Xiang Yu without me? I taught you a lot of your rhetoric. You are trying to kill the donkey! I won't go back to Guanzhong, I won't!" "
When everyone heard this, they suddenly woke up. No wonder the king's speaking style today was different from before. It turned out to be taught by the prince?
So, the person who truly has a global mind and a lofty vision is His Highness the Crown Prince?
In an instant, countless pairs of doubtful eyes fell on Liu Bang.
Liu Bang grunted angrily, glared at Zhang Ao and Zhang Cang, and shouted angrily: "Why are you still standing there, take this fool away!"
The two of them looked at Liu Ying and said helplessly: "Prince, I'm offended."
After saying that, each of them held an arm and lifted Liu Ying up.
Without waiting for what Liu Ying was saying, he was put directly into the carriage, and then quickly left Xingyang and went straight to Guanzhong.
The coachman risked his life to drive the carriage. Zhang Ao and his cavalry were on both sides to protect them. Zhang Cang and Liu Ying were sitting in the carriage.
Seeing that the prince was so angry, Zhang Cang was helpless and could only persuade him in a low voice.
"The prince is worried about the king and wants to tide over the difficulties together. I know this filial piety."
"No!" Liu Ying said flatly: "I just want to rescue my mother, I don't care about others!"
Zhang Cang was speechless for a while, but continued to persuade: "The prince has always been smart and wise. He should understand that the king's words have dampened the spirit of the Chu army. With Xiang Yu's nature, he will definitely attack the city with all his strength next. There will be a hard battle in Xingyang. The king is I was worried that something might happen to the prince, so I sent you back to Guanzhong. The love between father and son really moved me."
Liu Ying rolled her eyes helplessly. Of course he knew what Liu Bang meant, but he really couldn't feel at ease.
Xiang Yu never relies on reason to win.
This man is a madman, and the fuller his anger bar is, the more terrifying his fighting power becomes.
This was true for the Battle of Julu, and even more so for the Battle of Pengcheng.
Now Liu Bang's words were like grabbing Xiang Yu's lapel, shooting his bow left and right, and giving him dozens of big pockets.
Xiang Yu couldn't vent his anger even if he wanted to kill Liu Taigong. In that case, he would have no choice but to direct his anger towards Xingyang and the old gangster.
Although Liu Ying kept telling herself that the old gangster would have the last laugh, there was no need to worry at all. Even if he is injured, it will only allow him to ascend to the throne in advance.
Maybe it’s a good thing!
No need to worry at all.
But Liu Ying just couldn't calm down. When he closed his eyes, the figure of the old gangster would appear, either laughing proudly, blowing his beard and staring, or, covered in blood, smiling at himself...
"Zhang Yushi, is your father still alive?" Liu Ying suddenly said.
Zhang Cang was startled and replied honestly: "No more. I went on a study tour in my early years. In order to raise money for expenses, my late father went hunting in the mountains. Unfortunately, he fell and was injured, and later passed away early."
When Liu Ying heard this, she was speechless again.
They left Xingyang smoothly and passed through Chenggao.
The soldiers, generals and people here are all well prepared and busy, either carrying food and grass or strengthening the city defenses. There is a lingering worry on everyone's face.
According to Zhang Liang's design, Cheng Gao was also the front line against Xiang Yu.
In other words, once Xingyang cannot be defended, it will retreat to Chenggao and continue to deal with Xiang Yu.
Liu Ying's motorcade continued westward, and there were busy people in Gongxian and Yanshi.
The Han army has already prepared for the worst!
"Zhang Yushi, do you think we will win?" Liu Ying suddenly asked for no reason.
Zhang Cang said hurriedly: "Yes." After a pause, he added: "There is no other choice! There are still more than 200,000 skeletons in Xin'an! Even if Xiang Yu surrenders, there will be no good end. "
Zhang Cang lifted the car curtain, pointed outside, and said to Liu Ying: "Your Highness, many of these civilians came from Guanzhong. Everyone is willing to contribute their efforts to fight against the Chu army."
Liu Ying looked out and nodded.
The group soon arrived in Luoyang.
The style of painting here is different from other places.
The city is tall, the houses are densely packed, and the fields are endless.
Seeing Liu Ying's shock, Zhang Cang smiled and said: "Prince, Luoyang is the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Although Zhou Dynasty is weak, it is also the master of the world, with majestic cities, prosperous commerce, and abundant goods and people. Lu Buwei, the Prime Minister of the Later Qin State, commanded the army. After Luoyang was captured, the King of Qin granted Lu Buwei 100,000 households there. It was precisely because of Luoyang's output that Lu Buwei was able to support 3,000 followers and compile "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals".
Zhang Cang sighed very much, "This is a good place. One day, after Xiang Yu is wiped out, the prince can have a good trip."
Liu Ying listened silently. He was attracted by one hundred thousand households and three thousand customers.
Luoyang's financial resources are so strong?
It seems that it is not too far from Xingyang, much closer than Guanzhong anyway.
Liu Ying had an idea. He asked Zhang Ao to drive around Luoyang City. The more he looked at it, the more satisfied he became.
After returning to Guanyi, Liu Ying immediately repaired the book and sent it directly to Guanzhong, and handed it over to Xiao He, Zhang Han and Shusuntong respectively. Later, Liu Ying asked someone to put up a sign outside Guanyi, with the four characters "Prince's Camp" engraved on it.
Zhang Cang was dumbfounded, "Prince, what are you doing?"
"I want to stay in Luoyang and support my father nearby. Is there any problem?"
Zhang Cang was shocked, "Prince, how can there be no problem with this? The king asked me to send you back to Guanzhong. If you stay in Luoyang, there will be no two masters in the country!"
Liu Ying said nonchalantly: "The big man is so big that he can accommodate two kings, not to mention that my father is just a general who conquered the east!"
