Chapter 369: The Household Farm Meeting (I)

For Xiang Yu, his biggest wish now is to defeat Liu Kan.

It is not only because Liu Kan is his biggest enemy, but also the dignity of a warrior. The battle under Loucang City has become a heart-wrenching problem for Xiang Yu. The most proud bravery in his life actually had to rely on sneak attacks to win, which is really shame.

But he also knew that Liu Kan was no longer Liu Kan from Lou Cang, and he was not Xiang Ji of the past.

The two of them had to fight each other, but it was not necessarily the kind of showdown he imagined. Therefore, after Xiang Ji ascended the throne of King of Chu, he learned that Liu Kan had arrived in Luoyang and immediately led his troops to Jiyang. He wanted to have another duel with Liu Kan here.

Mianchi failed to get what he wanted, so let’s fight to the decisive battle in Daliang City!

Fan Zeng knew Xiang Ji's thoughts very well.

From the bottom of my heart, Fan Zeng didn't want to fight Liu Kan so quickly.

Why... Liu Kan came out of Hangu Guandong, and almost lost his blood to Heluo. He also obtained the three counties of Chen County in Yingchuan and Nanyang, with a rainbow momentum and a strong morale. But what about Chu? First, the King of Chu was killed, and Xiang Yu detoured thousands of miles away. Although he killed Wei Bao, his vitality was severely damaged. In addition, there was a change in the war between the Sanqi, and the Chu army now had to face two enemies at the same time. At this time, the decisive battle was not beneficial to the Chu State.

According to Fan Zeng's intention, Xiang Yu should stabilize Sishui County and Dang County, and withdraw Ying Bu Chaiwu from the chaos of Sanqi as soon as possible and join forces. Then he defended Sishui, sent troops to attack Chen County, and found a way to contact Fanjun Wu Rui, who was stationed in Changsha, and gain a foothold in Jiangbei. Of course, if he could take the opportunity to take over Nanyang and eliminate the Tang army in Yiling, it would be a wonderful ending.

Fan Zeng also knew that it was not easy to capture Nanyang and destroy the Tang army in Yiling.

But at least it can stop the Tang army from the southwest of Yiling, which is of great benefit to Xiang Yu's stability.

Unfortunately, Xiang Yu did not follow Fan Zeng's advice.

However, he also knew the importance of defending Dang County, so he ordered Cao Ju to retreat to Sui Yang. No matter what the situation was, he had to stick to it.

After defending Dang County, even if Xiang Yu's flanks stabilized, he could have a better decisive battle with Liu Kan.

On the tenth day of March, Liu Kan's troops are on the shore!

After two years of war, Daliang, the ancient capital, became even more destructive.

The river surging, passing by the beam. The Wei flag on the top of the city has long disappeared. Instead, it is replaced by red-bottomed gold characters, with white dragon-embroidered battle flags, which are rushing in the wind. The King of Wei, accompanied by Prime Minister Zhou Shi, left Daliang City to welcome Liu Kan.

King Wei was a ten-year-old child named Wei Mao. He looked pale and very scared.

Zhou Shi stood beside him and comforted softly.

Although King Wei was not old, he had also experienced many ups and downs. Since King Wei was called king, he was the pride of heaven. Later, King Wei died and Wei Bao ascended the throne, he was no longer noticed. After Wei Bao died, he became King Wei, but before he could put the throne on, he had to surrender to the Tang State. These many experiences made Wei Mao mature beyond his peers. He also knew that in terms of the current situation, surrendering to Tang State is undoubtedly the best choice. After all, the hatred between Wei and Chu State is deep like a sea.

But he was still very scared, afraid that he would be killed inexplicably after surrendering.

Fortunately, Zhou Shi was by his side and kept comforting him. Otherwise, when Wei Mao saw Liu Kan for the first time, he would inevitably feel fear.

No wonder Liu Kan is nearly half a foot tall and has a majestic body.

He is nearly thirty years old, wearing a bright yellow robe, walking with a powerful and evil spirit.

Wei Mao crawled under the city gate and said, "Long live."

Liu Kan did not underestimate him. She took a step forward, helped Wei Mao up, then took his hand and got on the chariot together.

This small action immediately caused the people of Daliang to breathe a sigh of relief.

You should know that the contradictions and hatred between the people of Wei and Guanzhong are not very shallow.

Not to mention anything else, the first thing that happened after Wang Ben flooded Daliang was to launch a bloody massacre on Daliang, which is still vivid in my mind.

Liu Kan's actions also showed that he would not raise a butcher knife to the people of Daliang.

In the palace of the Wei Dynasty, Zhou City led all the ministers of Wei State to perform the ceremony of the king and ministers of three bows and nine bows to Liu Kan, and then held a grand banquet.

After the banquet, Liu Kan summoned Zhou Shi alone to inquire about Daliang's situation.

Overall, the situation in Daliang is quite stable. Before Wei Bao was whipped and Chu was eyeing him, which made the people of Daliang really worried for a while. However, after Heluo was occupied by Tang and the King of Wei asked for surrender to Tang and obtained permission, the people's hearts gradually stabilized.

In the past five years, Daliang has been repeatedly baptized by war, and the people of Daliang seem to have become accustomed to this kind of dynasty change.

Zhou Shi said: "I wonder how Your Majesty will place the King of Wei?"

This is a very important issue. If Liu Kan cannot properly resettle the King of Wei, some minor troubles will inevitably occur. When the war is about to come, Liu Kan obviously does not want such a situation.

"I have two plans, and Mr. Zhou can choose one."

Liu Kan said: "The King of Wei can go to Xianyang, and enjoy the same title as King of Zhao; or go to Luoyang, and you can also get the position of duke. What do the Prime Minister think?"

When you go to Xianyang, you basically have no freedom at all.

Staying in Luoyang is also without freedom, but relatively speaking, it will be easier.

According to Liu Kan's idea, he hoped that Wei Mao would go to Luoyang to some extent to stabilize the hearts of the people of the Wei Kingdom.

But Zhou City chose to go to Xianyang for the King of Wei.

Although the environment in Luoyang will be relaxed, the danger will increase relatively.

Wei Mao is still a child. If someone with ulterior motives takes the opportunity to instigate him, if something happens, he will throw his head away.

Zhou Shi was grateful to the favor of King Ju of Wei. Although he surrendered to the Tang Kingdom, he also hoped to preserve Wei Ju's bloodline and make Wei Mao worry-free for the rest of his life.

Even if Wei Mao is growing up, he will never have any special thoughts when he stays in Xianyang.

As long as Wei Mao is honest, he can live a hundred years of life, and maybe his descendants will prosper...

"Sir, since he has made a decision, then as he said."

In this way, Liu Kan recognized Zhou Shi's choice and agreed that three days later, Zhou Shi accompanied Wei Wangmao to Xianyang.

How to arrange Zhoushi? Liu Kan has not decided yet.

Zhou City's ability is not bad, otherwise it would be impossible for him to become the prime minister of Wei as a family slave.

Although there are reasons for the decline of the talents of Wei State itself, it is undeniable that over the years, it was precisely because of Zhou City that Wei State had been able to survive with all the best and barely survive. Zhou City is well-versed in military tactics, but is not good at fighting; it is known about strategy, but not careful; it is difficult to handle government affairs; it is also very eloquent, which is obviously a big gap compared to Kuai Che, Lu Jia and others.

To put it bluntly, Zhoushi is good at everything and is not good at everything.

Such a person is difficult to stand alone, but he can be abandoned, but it is a pity.

What's more, as a surrendered minister in Wei, he also had the credit for offering the city. If he could not properly resettle, he would be disappointed to the surrendered ministers and generals.

After thinking about it, Liu Kansi decided to temporarily appoint Zhou Shi as the chief secretary to assist Xiao He.

The chief minister is not in the sequence of the three dukes and nine ministers, but he is the chief minister and the prime minister is under the prime minister. He is neither high nor low, but it is suitable for Zhou Shi's identity. The most important thing is that Zhou Shi is unlikely to have any major mistakes under Xiao He's control.

Zhou Shi happily accepted Liu Kan's arrangement.

After sending Zhou Shi away, Liu Kan's attention focused on military affairs.

He still took Zhang Liang as his military advisor and stationed in Daliang. With Zhang Liang's advice, Liu Kan dispatched troops and made a decisive battle with Xiang Yu. He first asked Mengke to occupy Chenliu, and then he personally led a large army to attack Linji, facing Xiang Yu's old path to the Yellow River.

For a moment, the war rekindled in the Central Plains.

When Liu Kan's army arrived in Linhe, the person who was most happy was not the commander of the Tang army of various Tang countries, but Xiang Yu from Jiyang.

On this side, Liu Kan had just set up a camp, and Xiang Yu opposite sent an envoy to the Tang army camp and proposed to meet Liu Kan in the house.

The house originally refers to a pane.

However, the Huwan mentioned by Xiang Yu refers to the turning point of the old Yellow River path in the northeast of Lankao in later generations, which is located between Linji and Jiyang.

"Xiang Ji wants to hold wine in the house and invite me to the banquet?"

Liu Kan held Xiang Yu's handwritten letter and looked at Chen Ping and Zhang Liang in confusion, "The second official thought, should I go to the banquet?"

Chen Ping took the letter, glanced at it, and pondered and said nothing.

Zhang Liang said: "I think your Majesty cannot agree."

"oh?"

"The war is about to begin, and Xiang Ji is afraid he will be in bad intentions when he invites His Majesty at this time.

If he takes the opportunity to set up an ambush at the banquet and plot against His Majesty, our army will be shaken. If there is no good banquet, your Majesty must be guarded."

Liu Kan thought for a while, shook his head gently and said, "I don't have much contact with Xiang Ji, but I also know him well.

This person has the aura of a chivalrous spirit and will not use tricks. However, although I believe in Xiang Ji, I do not believe in Fan Zeng... If I don't go to this banquet, I will be laughed at by the people of Chu. But if I want to go... Well, I must be careful! Daozi, do you think I should go, or shouldn't?"

Chen Ping thought for a moment, "Your Majesty's words are not bad. If you don't go, you will be laughed at by Xiang Ji. You think our army is timid and will be afraid of being unfavorable to morale. But if you go, you must not ignore what Zifang said. It would be fine if Xiang Ji held a banquet, but if it was Fan Zeng's plan, it would be unexpected."

He raised his head, "If this matter is handled well, it may be possible to cut off Xiang Ji's arm; but if it is handled poorly, it may put Your Majesty in danger."

Why does it feel like a Hongmen Banquet?

Liu Kan understands Chen Ping's meaning.

If Xiang Ji held a banquet, it would be okay. But if Fan Zeng participated, it would inevitably lead to an accident. But everything has two sides. With Xiang Ji's nature, he generally does not use conspiracies. If Fan Zeng really has ulterior motives, it would be a chance to get rid of the two. After all, Xiang Yu and Fan Zeng did not have much conflict at this time. Just Chen Ping spreading rumors may not necessarily lead to Xiang Yu being trapped.

In other words, the fate of the Doors may become a good opportunity to separate the two.

But this scale must be mastered well, otherwise the disagreement will not be achieved, and Liu Kan will fall into it.

Zhang Liang and Chen Ping dared not make any decisions about Liu Kan, because once there was danger, it would lead to a huge disaster...

Liu Kan frowned and thoughtful.
Chapter completed!