After Xiang Bo came to Xiapi, he hid everywhere. Fortunately, there were very few people who knew him here, so he occasionally went to the pub to pass the boring time.
One day, Xiang Bo was drinking in a tavern when he saw a strong man coming in. He was nine feet long, stood like a green pine, sounded like a bell, had a strong back and a muscular face, and one arm alone was as much as one leg of another man! He yelled at the store: "Waiter, give us two roast chickens, two kilograms of beef, a braised fish, and ten kilograms of soju!"
When the waiter saw this person's appearance, he knew he couldn't afford the punishment and hurriedly ran to serve the food. When this person saw the food and wine being served, he began to eat heartily. In an instant, the table full of food was wiped out.
After eating, the person will leave. The waiter hurriedly ran forward and said, "The strong man hasn't given me any money yet! It's twenty strings of money in total."
The man touched around his waist and said, "Oops, I forgot to bring the money. I'll pay you back next time, and you can record it all in Liujiacun Niu Er's account!"
The waiter was reluctant and said: "Master Niu, you have already paid on credit in my store more than ten times. If you don't pay me this time, the shopkeeper will beat me to death if he finds out!"
Niu Er knew he was in the wrong, but he was unwilling to admit defeat. He said, "I, Niu Er, didn't say I wouldn't pay. Just make a note of it. If the shopkeeper is in trouble, ask him to come to us and we will argue with him."
At this time, a tall and thin middle-aged man stood up and walked forward, saying: "Xiao Er, don't make things difficult for the strong man again. All the debts he owes will be put on my head!"
Only then did Xiang Bo notice this middle-aged man. Although he was a little thinner, he had a majestic air and an extraordinary conversation. He knew that this man must be an extraordinary person. Now that he was willing to make friends with righteous men, it seemed that he must have great ambitions.
When Niu Er saw someone willing to pay for him, he was very happy and said: "Thank you sir! If you, sir, are of any use to me, Niu Er, just say hello and I will never give up! May I ask your name, sir?"
"My friend, Zhang Liang, is originally from Korea and likes to make friends with righteous men. I heard that there are many talented people in Wuzhong, so I traveled here. I didn't want to meet a strong man today! Nice to meet you, nice to meet you!"
Niu Er laughed loudly: "Thank you, Mr. Zhang. I still have some security issues at home. Please take the first step. When you need me in the future, just go to Liujiacun and look for Niu Er. Everyone within a ten-mile radius will know our family!"
Zhang Liang said: "My brave man, please excuse me. I'll see you later!"
After saying that, Niu Er strode away. Zhang Liang returned to his seat and continued to drink by himself.
Xiang Bo saw that Zhang Liang was very impressive and wanted to make friends, so he took a wine bottle in one hand and a long sword in the other, sat down opposite Zhang Liang, and said, "Mr. Zhang, is it convenient for me to sit down here?"
Zhang Liang was slightly startled when he saw someone sitting across from him. He also saw that this person was holding a long sword and had a strong build. Could it be that he was from the same camp? Then he smiled slightly and said, "Sir, do you recognize me?"
"I heard the conversation between Mr. Zhang and the strong man just now. May I ask if you know the Korean Prime Minister Zhang Ping?"
Zhang Liang was shocked. Knowing that the person in front of him had an extraordinary background after all, he no longer concealed it: "To be honest, sir, Zhang Ping is my father! Since Korea was destroyed, my family was in trouble, and I ended up living here alone. May I ask your name, sir?"
Uncle Xiang was also shocked and said: "It turns out that the queen of the prime minister is disrespectful and disrespectful! My surname is Xiang Mingzhuang, and my father is Xiang Yan, a general of Chu!"
Zhang Liang was also shocked when he heard this and said: "Sir is actually the queen of the generals! Haha..."
The two of them immediately burst out laughing, quite sympathetic to each other. Zhang Liang asked, "Why did Brother Xiang come to such a biased place?"
Xiang Bodao: "To be honest with Brother Zhang, since the fall of Chu, my three brothers have been living in Wuzhong. Later, I was arrested by the county for killing people, and I had no choice but to flee here!"
"So that's it! I was reduced to this place because I was not tolerated by the Korean people. It has been half a year now. Can Brother Xiang have a place to live here?"
"I am alone and staying in an inn temporarily."
"Brother Xiang, if you don't mind, you can live with me. I bought a house not far from Liujiazhuang in Xiapi. I live alone on weekdays. Firstly, it is safe. I don't have to show up in public. Secondly, it is convenient for planning big plans!"
"Thanks to Brother Zhang for not giving up, I would rather be respectful than obey your orders! I wonder what Brother Zhang has planned?"
Zhang Liang leaned close to Xiang Zhuang's ear and whispered: "I have been looking for strong men recently to plan to secretly assassinate the King of Qin and avenge the six kingdoms!"
Xiang Zhuang was surprised, he was indeed a member of the same Taoist group! He said: "Brother Zhang, if you don't give up, I, Xiang Zhuang, am willing to work with you to plan great things! To avenge the Chu country and my father! I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
After the two finished drinking, Zhang Liang accompanied Xiang Zhuang back to the inn to pick up his luggage and then returned to Zhang Liang's residence together. The two chatted happily until late at night.
Let's say that the Wuzhong County Cheng County Lieutenant went around arresting Xiang Zhuang. After searching for a month to no avail, they found out that Xiang Chao and Xiang Liang were secretly raising troops. The matter was of great importance, so the county magistrate quickly sent someone to report it to the central government.
The First Emperor was shocked to hear that there were still rebellions among the Six Kingdoms. He began to realize that the forces deliberately rebellious in the Six Kingdoms' hometown still existed. The First Emperor ordered Meng Tian to lead 50,000 troops to quell the rebellion, and at the same time he began to consider strategies for long-term peace and stability.
Meng Tian mobilized 50,000 Qin troops to attack Kuaiji.
News of the Qin army's arrival was quickly learned by Xiang Chao and Xiang Liang, and the two quickly discussed countermeasures.
Xiang Liang said: "The Qin army has more than 50,000 troops, and our Eastern Chu army totals less than 10,000. It is impossible to win in a head-on confrontation!"
Xiang Chao said: "I also understand this. That's why we have been hiding in the mountains for more than two years. We dare not go out for fear of attracting the attention of the Qin army. Now that Xiangzhuang is fleeing, the Qin people followed the clues and found us. , is also destined for this calamity!"
"I suggest you withdraw from Qionglong Mountain immediately and flee to the South China Sea. The Qin army is weak in the South China Sea. If we unite with the local tribes to resist, we may still have a chance of success!"
"The South China Sea is far away from here, and the soldiers are all from Wuzhong. How can I bear to let them leave their hometown and flee to barbarian lands!"
"But does eldest brother have a better plan at this time?"
"I have been determined to help the Chu State since I was a child, but now it seems that I have to die to make my determination clear! If any of the soldiers are willing to follow me, they can deal with the Qin army with me. If there are any who are worried about family affairs, they can leave voluntarily. Now the only thing I can't worry about is The one I have is Yu'er, if I die in battle, I hope my second brother can raise him up, and I will die without regrets!"
"Brother, why did you say this? If you leave the green hills behind, you won't have to worry about running out of firewood. We can wait for an opportunity to start again!"
"So you and Yu'er must be protected! After the Qin army arrives, I will send someone to escort you to central Fujian to temporarily avoid the enemy."
"Brother..." Xiang Liang felt extremely sad when he saw his eldest brother being so decisive.
"Second brother, stop talking, I have made up my mind!"
Looking at his elder brother's determined eyes, Xiang Liang could no longer say any words of dissuasion.
A few days later, the army led by Meng Tian arrived in Kuaiji. Under the leadership of the county lieutenant, they surrounded Qionglong Mountain. Prior to this, Xiang Liang led Xiang Yu to escape from Kuaiji in disguise, and it would be difficult to go to central Fujian.
In the Qionglong Mountain, more than 8,000 people from the Eastern Chu army led by Xiang Chao resisted to the death. No one fled when the Qin army arrived.
After completing the siege, the Qin army launched an attack. The Eastern Chu army took advantage of the terrain and built barriers to resist, but in the end they were outnumbered, lacked food and grass, and suffered heavy casualties.
Meng Tian lamented when he saw that the Dong Chu army was still resisting tenaciously even though there was no chance of winning. He said, "It is said that the children of Jiangdong are good at fighting. Today I saw that they are indeed well-deserved! If the Qin army is a little lazy, it's hard to say who will kill it!"
On the second day, the Qin army attacked across the board, Xiang Chao died in battle, and the Eastern Chu army collapsed.
Xiang Liang soon learned of the news of Xiang Chao's death in battle. He enshrined the souls of Xiang Yan and Xiang Liang at home, and always taught Xiang Yu to be determined to avenge his father and grandfather! Xiang Yu was only ten years old at this time, but the seeds of hatred had already been planted in his heart! He is determined to destroy Qin and avenge Chu and his family!
The Eastern Chu army rebelled, and although the Qin army put it down in just over a month, this incident made the First Emperor and his ministers see that the hidden anti-Qin forces among the people should not be underestimated.
