After explaining carefully, Xiang Bo rushed back to Hongmen overnight to see Xiang Yu. He learned from Xiang Yu what Liu Bang told him again, and then said: "If Liu Bang hadn't broken through Guanzhong first, how could you just do this?" Drive straight in? Liu Bang has made great achievements. You want to kill him now, it is too unjust. Don't listen to other people's nonsense, but should treat Liu Bang kindly, so as not to make everyone feel cold."
Xiang Yu has many fatal weaknesses, one of which is his soft ears. Before, he was so angry that he wanted to kill Liu Bang. Now after hearing what his uncle said, Xiang Yu changed his mind again and decided not to kill Liu Bang.
In order to survive, Liu Bang naturally tried his best to please. He first offered a toast, and the more he talked, the more enthusiastic he became. He talked about Xiang Bo without knowing why, and even betrothed his daughter to Xiang Bo's son. In this way, the two became in-laws, and Liu Bang began to get down to business, explaining repeatedly that he had no second thoughts and begging Xiang Bo to intercede in front of Xiang Yu.
They have become in-laws, how can Uncle Xiang watch Liu Bang die? He immediately patted his chest and promised to intercede for Liu Bang, and told Liu Bang: "I will tell Xiang Yu as soon as I get back. You will go to Hongmen early tomorrow morning to plead guilty. You must listen to me and come. Only in this way can I keep you." .”
After explaining carefully, Xiang Bo rushed back to Hongmen overnight to see Xiang Yu. He learned from Xiang Yu what Liu Bang told him again, and then said: "If Liu Bang hadn't broken through the pass first, you could have gone straight in like this." Is that so? Liu Bang has made great contributions. You want to kill him now, which is so unjust. Don't listen to other people's nonsense, but should treat Liu Bang kindly, so as not to make everyone feel cold."
Xiang Yu has many fatal weaknesses, one of which is his soft ears. Before, he was so angry that he wanted to kill Liu Bang. Now after hearing what his uncle said, Xiang Yu changed his mind again and decided not to kill Liu Bang.
Xiang Yu has many fatal weaknesses, one of which is his soft ears. Before, he was so angry that he wanted to kill Liu Bang. Now after hearing what his uncle said, Xiang Yu changed his mind again and decided not to kill Liu Bang.
It can be said that his decision was the one he regretted most in his life.
Early the next morning, it was dawn. Fan Zeng got up very early and was about to go out with Xiang Yu. When he heard that Xiang Yu was not fighting again, he was so angry that he turned livid. Later, he heard that Liu Bang would come to apologize later, and thought: I would just kill him here to save a big war.
Soon, Liu Bang took Zhang Liang and Fan Kuai, escorted by more than a hundred people, to Hongmen to ask for an audience with Xiang Yu. When Liu Bang saw Xiang Yu, he immediately prostrated himself and said, "General! The general and I are working together to attack Qin. The general is in Hebei and I am in Henan. Unexpectedly, I was lucky enough to enter the pass first and be able to see you here. Now I heard that there is a villain You framed me and said bad things about me, which caused a misunderstanding between the general and me. I have absolutely no sympathy for you. I came here specifically to see the general today. I hope you can trust me and don't listen to rumors."
Xiang Yu's face turned red when Liu Bang said it, and he immediately sold Cao Wushang: "Who says it's not true? It's all your left Sima Cao Wushang who is talking nonsense to me. Otherwise, how could I doubt you?" Because Xiang Yu leaked the secret, Liu Bang later returned to Bashang and immediately killed Cao Wushang.
It's always the big boss who fights tit for tat, and the younger brother who suffers the consequences.
After Xiang and Liu settled their old feud, they hadn't seen each other for many days. Secondly, Xiang Yu also wanted to appease Liu Bang, so he kept Liu Bang to drink. After giving the order, several tables were set up in the Hongmen tent. Xiang Yu, Xiang Bo, Fan Zeng, and Liu Bang were seated separately, with Zhang Liang accompanying them. There was a constant stream of waiters, filling the table with food and wine in no time.
Fan Zeng, who was sitting aside, had no intention of drinking. He winked at Xiang Yu and signaled Xiang Yu to take action quickly. Seeing that Xiang Yu ignored him, he repeatedly raised the jade jewel he was wearing and waved it in front of Xiang Yu's eyes, reminding Xiang Yu to make a decision as soon as possible without hesitation.
Xiang Yu really saw Fan Zeng's little moves. He also knew exactly what Fan Zeng meant. But Xiang Yu remained silent and pretended not to see it. Because Xiang Yu loves face. This is another major weakness in Xiang Yu's character. If Liu Bang did not come to see Xiang Yu today and Fan Zeng kept talking behind his back, Xiang Yu would definitely send troops. But Liu Bang came to beg for mercy and surrendered. If he kills Liu Bang under such circumstances, what will the princes think of him? What do people in the world think of him?
Seeing that Xiang Yu had no hope, Fan Zeng hurriedly came out to ask Xiang Yu's cousin Xiang Zhuang for help. Xiang Zhuang walked into the tent according to Fan Zeng's instructions, pretended to be a party to the banquet, and proposed a sword dance. Xiang Yu knew what medicine was sold in Xiangzhuang's gourd. He was too embarrassed to do anything himself, and was happy for others to take the blame, so he immediately agreed.
Xiang Zhuang pulled out his sword and danced it in a flash. While making moves, he moved closer to Liu Bang, ready to strike. Xiang Bo was sitting next to him. When he realized something was wrong, he secretly shouted: "No!" Last night I asked Liu Ji to come and apologize today and promise that everything will be fine. If Xiang Zhuang kills Liu Ji, where will my face go? Thinking of this, Xiang Bo stood up with his sword, protected Liu Bang with his body, and danced with Xiang Zhuang. Xiang Zhuang didn't dare to kill his uncle as well, so he had to go around in circles looking for opportunities.
Seeing that Xiang Zhuang would not give up until he killed Liu Bang, Zhang Liang hurriedly went out to find Fan Kuai. Fan Kuai heard that Pei Gong was in danger, held up his sword and shield, knocked down the guard, broke into the tent, and glared at Xiang Yu with two leopard eyes. Xiang Zhuang was so frightened when he saw a bad guy suddenly barging in that he sheathed his sword. Xiang Yu was also shocked. Xiang Yu was sitting on his knees, drinking and watching a show. When Fan Kuai barged in, he was so frightened that he held the hilt of his sword and stood up to ask Zhang Liang, "Who is this?"
Zhang Liang was secretly happy when he saw Xiang Yu being frightened for the first time, and he did not forget to reply: "General, this is Pei Gong's bodyguard, named Fan Kuai."
After listening to Zhang Liang's introduction, Xiang Yu felt a little relieved and praised with sympathy: "What a strong man! Come on, give this strong man a dou of wine!" Fan Kuai did not refuse, took the wine and drank it. And done.
Xiang Yu liked this and quickly ordered: "Give the strong man another elbow!" The waiter immediately brought Fan Kuai a large pig's elbow. Fan Kuai didn't hesitate, took the elbow, used the shield as a chopping board and the sword as a knife. He cut and ate at the same time, enjoying himself.
Xiang Yu repeatedly praised: "What a hero! Strong man, can you drink another bucket?"
Fan Kuai wiped his mouth and said nonchalantly: "I'm not afraid of death, how can I be afraid of drinking? However, before I drink, I have a few words, and I feel unhappy if I don't say them out! I think of Hu Hai, the king of Qin, with a heart like a tiger and a wolf. He killed countless people, They were afraid of endless killing and torture, but they were afraid that they were not cruel enough. Because of this, people all over the world rose up to resist. When he first raised his army, King Huai made an agreement with everyone, "The one who defeats Qin first and enters Xianyang will be the king of Guanzhong." Now my Pei Gong is the first. When we arrived in Xianyang, we didn't dare to move a penny. We closed the palace and garrisoned the troops in Bashang, just waiting for you, the general, to take over. The reason why we sent people to guard Hangu Pass was to guard against rogues! Pei Gong worked so hard and accomplished so much, not only did you not give him a reward , but also to kill us heroes, isn’t this the same old path of the Qin Dynasty, which leads to self-destruction? I don’t think you should do this, General Xiang.”
Xiang Yu was so thin-skinned that when Fan Kuai took advantage of him, he really felt that he couldn't help Liu Bang and was so ashamed that he was speechless. Several people just sat there, staring at each other, and the atmosphere was very awkward. Liu Bang quickly took this opportunity to pretend to be anxious: "General, I'm sorry, it's convenient for me. I'll come when I go. Fan Kuai, help me out." With that, Liu Bang went straight to the latrine under the escort of Fan Kuai. He couldn't stop him if he had three urgent needs, so Xiang Yu just sat there and waited. After waiting for a long time, Liu Bang didn't come back. Xiang Yu frowned: "What took you so long? Chen Ping, Zhang Liang, you two go look for it, the wine hasn't been finished yet."
Why didn't Liu Bang come back? How dare he come back. This Hongmen Banquet is just a pit of fire. How can we go back and die? Liu Bang wanted to run back to Bashang directly, but if he didn't say goodbye to Xiang Yu, he was afraid of Xiang Yu's anger; if he went to say goodbye, he was afraid that the meat bun would beat the dog and he would not be able to come back. Just as he was hesitating, Fan Kuai said: "Why are you hesitating? What time is it now? They are the knives and chopping boards, and we are the fish and meat. We are afraid it will be too late to run away. Why are you saying goodbye? It's better to leave first!"
Liu Bang handed Zhang Liang a pair of white jade that he had planned to give to Xiang Yu and a pair of jade buckets that he had planned to give to Fan Zeng. The road back is only twenty miles away. You guessed it, I will go back to see Xiang Yu when I reach the military camp!" After saying that, Liu Bang couldn't take care of the hundred or so followers. He abandoned his chariot and rode on horseback, riding among Fan Kuai, Xia Houying, and Jin Qiang. Escorted by four people, Ji Xin and Ji Xin returned to Bashang along the path.
Liu Bang, who had escaped from danger, immediately killed the traitor Cao Wushang as soon as he returned.
