In a quiet room.
Luo Yizheng recommended Han Xin to Liu Bang. He made no secret of his admiration for Han Xin, "Pei Gong, you praised me before, saying that with me, you would not make any mistakes again, and I dare not receive such praise from you, but If you get Han Xin, you don’t have to worry about making mistakes."
Liu Bang asked with surprise: "Ziyu, is that Han Xin really that amazing? Even Zhang Zifang has never seen you praise him so highly."
Luo Yi smiled slightly, because Zhang Liang and Han Xin are two different talents. Zhang Liang is good at strategy, and strategy itself is a top-level design plan for the strategic and tactical directions between forces.
However, the plan still needs to be implemented, which requires the Lord's decision-making and the coordination of his own power's execution to achieve the greatest effect.
This is the reason why many counselors have countless schemes in their hearts, but they have been trapped and frustrated for half their lives, and they can subdue nobles and face high officials once they stand up.
But Han Xin is different. His talent is like the sun in the sky, so dazzling that as long as he is given a start-up capital, he can carve out a world for himself.
From recruiting soldiers, training their qualities, strengthening the army, commanding troops to fight, and inventing new ideas, there is nothing he can't do. As long as you give him a little initial investment, he can open up second and third battlefields infinitely.
If Han Xin's political level was not too low and he would not be able to be a ruler at all, Luo Yi would not recommend him to Liu Bang at all, but would directly let him establish himself as a prince, because normally such people are unwilling to accept others. Outstanding people.
Luo Yi smiled and said: "Pei Gong, remember what I told you before about the three talents you must acquire if you want to succeed. Han Xin is that kind of unparalleled commander.
There are many difficulties and obstacles on this journey to the west. Fusu is not a stupid person like Hu Hai. The road you want to move forward is rugged and full of thorns.
If you just want to be an ordinary prince, then people like Han Xin will not be of much use, and you will not be able to recruit him, because the phoenix never perches on firewood.
But if you want to become the king of Guanzhong, then Han Xin is indispensable.
When there are many difficulties and dangers, people like Han Xin come to you. The gathering of talents around you is far superior to those of the nobles of the Six Nations. Isn't this a gift from God to you?
You are destined to be the king of Guanzhong. How can I not celebrate you? "
Liu Bang was elated by what Luo Yi said, so he ordered his guards to invite Han Xin over. Han Xin was chatting with Luo Cai, but there was no trace of worry on his face. Seeing this, Luo Cai chuckled and said, "You trust my brother so much? Aren’t you worried about your recommendation failing?”
Han Xin laughed when he heard this and said, "Xin originally wanted to vote for Duke Pei because he met Cainiang and learned that the young master was also here.
If Pei Gong cannot check Xin's talents and is unwilling to give Xin a high position, it means that he is not the true master of England, and then Xin may not be the only one who has to leave.
Although Xin is from Caoye, he has also heard that the head of the Luo family met with the heroes of Shandong in Zhaocheng. He is the real master of the world. He is the eldest brother Ling who is as talented as the sky as Cainiang said, right?
If the recommendation fails, will Cainiang be willing to take the letter and go to your eldest brother?
I believe in the kindness of Master Yi and Cai Niang, and I am willing to go through fire and water to serve the Luo family and restore the country to Luo. It is my duty to do so. "
Han Xin's words are a bit bachelor. I came here because of your respect. Even if I joined Liu Bang, I would still be working with Luo.
In this case, if Liu Bang doesn't accept him, then I will go directly to Luo Ling, the head of the Luo family, and it will be over. Anyway, I have decided to follow your Luo family.
Hearing these words, Luo Cai was a little shy and didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so she rolled her eyes at him. A beauty like her was charming even if she was charming. Han Xin chuckled twice.
The guards walked in and invited Han Xin to see Liu Bang. The expressions on Han Xin and Luo Cai's faces instantly became serious. The previous joke was a joke, but when choosing between monarchs and ministers, they still need to pay attention. These things may be recorded in the history books.
"Han Xin."
Luo Cai suddenly called Han Xin, and Han Xin turned to look at Luo Cai, who saw Luo Cai saying seriously: "Although there is an elder brother in Pei Gong, he will definitely put you in high regard, but if something happens, Cai will take you to see the eldest brother. It is so big that a prodigy like you cannot have room to display it, otherwise it will be a mistake, and even King Su will not dare to see you in the future."
Han Xin's eyes were filled with heat. He, a man who considered himself strong, almost wanted to shed tears. He nodded and turned around to follow the guards to see Liu Bang.
Liu Bang attaches great importance to talents, but if he is recommended by others, he will probably directly assign him to a medium-sized official position. But there is a kind of person in this world who can only do big things. If Han Xin is placed in a position that is neither high nor low, I am afraid that the only outcome is to leave, but now that Luo Yi recommended him, Liu Bang was very considerate and evaluated Han Xin based on the standards of the first general and even the commander-in-chief of the entire army.
Then Han Xin's words were not shocking, and he gave Liu Bang a big shock, "Pei Gong, you have broken through the barrier now, Xin can help you, and the young master is also here, there is no problem in breaking through.
But even if you break into Guanzhong, the best outcome is to shed all your blood and benefit the other Shandong princes. It is called victory, but in fact it is failure. If you want to be the real king of Guanzhong, you still want to be someone who can fall at any time. Where is the King of Guanzhong? "
Liu Bang was shocked. Since he decided to go west, especially after receiving Zhang Liang's advice, he has continued to expand his strength along the way, and the situation can be said to have continued to get better, and it is not a small good, but a great good.
In his opinion, entering Guanzhong is doomed. Qin Wangting's army is all in Shandong, and there is a lack of elite Guanzhong. His victory against Qin Wangting is also destined. The only difference is a big victory, a medium victory, or a small victory. Han Xin was the first to say that his victory was worse than not being victorious.
"Please give me some instructions, Han Sheng!"
Liu Bang said with a very serious face. He believed that the people recommended by Luo Yi had real talents and practical knowledge. It was impossible for Han Xin in front of him to talk nonsense under such circumstances. Han Xin cheered up and began to analyze to Liu Bang his short time in Liu Bang's army. Saw it in just a few days.
"Pei Gong, your army is expanding too fast. This is the biggest problem. I estimate that at least 40% of your soldiers were recruited between ten and ten months, and the remaining 40% will not exceed three months. This very dangerous!"
When Liu Bang heard this, he looked at Luo Yi. Luo Yi shook his head, indicating that he had not said it. Liu Bang was already somewhat convinced of Luo Yi's judgment. The Han Xin in front of him was really extraordinary.
Han Xin continued: "Xin is certain that Meng Tian must have sent an army to pursue you. You must speed up your pace to break through Wuguan, and then break through Xianyang's last line of defense, Lantian.
You want to seize the Qin clan with lightning speed, and then take control of the pass and become the king.
But Xin can say for sure that this is impossible. You will end up losing most of your army before Wuguan, and even the generals in your camp will be defeated.
Entering Lantian will also require a loss of troops. Emperor Fusu is not Hu Hai. He can mobilize some people in Guanzhong. He may not be willing to surrender. Then you will have to fight again.
Even if Meng Tian's Great Wall Army doesn't catch up, how many of the tens of thousands of people under your command can be left alone?
If you can enter the customs so smoothly, it means that the war in the Central Plains is also going smoothly. Duke Luo and the heroes of Shandong must have won a decisive victory against Zhang Han.
Xin heard that during the alliance meeting in Zhaocheng, Luo Gong presided over it, and the princes jointly swore that they would first enter Guanzhong to become the king. You must want to rely on this merit to become the king first, and then use the fertile Guanzhong to regain your strength, but do you really Will you believe that the princes will always abide by their agreements?
Even though the future co-lord of the world is restricted by the Zhaocheng alliance, he will crown you the king of Guanzhong without worrying about the existence of Luo Gong.
But no one has ever said that this throne will always be in your hands. By then, all your elite troops will be exhausted, and you will not be able to defend even the four great passes in the pass.
Isn't that crown made of water and falls apart when touched? This is what I am worried about for you! "
Han Xin also analyzed for Liu Bang from a military point of view why such an ending occurred. Liu Bang was sweating coldly. He did not have a truly unparalleled commander in his army. Those generals were all capable of charging into the battle formation, but here In terms of performance, it is far inferior to Han Xin.
Zhang Liang is not a professional, and it is impossible for him to calculate the situation on the battlefield like Han Xin. Only Luo Yi can roughly perceive it, but compared to Han Xin's accuracy, it is still impossible.
When Han Xin finished speaking, Liu Bang immediately bowed to Han Xin and said: "Han Sheng, if it weren't for your appearance, Ji would have almost suffered a disaster. Please point out a clear path for Ji. Ji is willing to make you a general." .
I heard that King Zhao of Yan built a golden platform in Jicheng of Yan State in the past. Ji is willing to build a platform for you to worship the generals and hold gorgeous ceremonies for you, so that your status will be higher than that of the generals in the army. Ji will also send the guards All other troops and horses are under your control. "
Liu Bang adheres to the principle of employing people without doubting them. Now that Han Xin has shown great value, he will immediately worship Han Xin as a general, and directly gave him the position of second-in-command in the army. In troubled times, this position is almost Even taller than Xiao He, the original number two figure.
Luo Yi naturally doesn't care about this. His position in Liu Bang's camp is very special. To a certain extent, he is Liu Bang's shadow, and in some cases, he can be regarded as a series of roles, such as maintaining Lu Ze's status. , it cannot harm Liu Bang's status.
Although Han Xin was valued by the Luo family, he was very grateful to see Liu Bang treating him so grandly. Without harming the interests of the Luo family, he decided to assist Liu Bang and achieve great things.
Moreover, tens of thousands of soldiers and horses were about to return to his command. As Luo Cai said, his talents finally had room to display. He couldn't help but feel shaken and bowed respectfully: "Thank you, Duke Pei, for your kindness."
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When Emperor Gaozu passed through Nanyang and wanted to conquer Wuguan, he rushed to Emperor Gaozu in faith and said, "This is the way to bring about disaster and death."
Emperor Gaozu observed Xin's majesty and said, "How magnificent!"
Seeing Anyang walking side by side again, he looked very strange, so he asked Yinghou: "Who is it?"
Marquis Ying said: "The ministers of the Holy King are the heroes who calm down the troubled times."
The great ancestor Sushan Yinghou asked for a letter. After a few days, he stopped. He touched his palms and said with great emotion: "Heaven has given the king to assist you in accomplishing great things."
Then he worshiped him and ranked him above all the generals. ——"Historical Records: Huaiyin Marquis Family"
(End of chapter)
