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Chapter 44: Pengcheng's Decision

As expected by Xiang Yu, Zhang Xiang saw that the Chu army had not killed Liaodong, so he sent someone to chop Zang Tu into half with a knife, then packed Zang Tu's head in a box, sent someone to present Zang Tu's head to Xiang Yu in Jicheng, and wrote a humble letter saying that he would always defend the land of Liaodong for the overlord.

Be forever defending Liaodong? Humph, let you Zhang Xiang stay there for the time being. It would be fine if you are determined to surrender to Xichu. If you want to make a mistake, I will send a large army to halves. If you collude with the Huns and peep at the Central Plains, it will be even more unforgivable.

Seeing Zang Tu's head, Luan Bu naturally burst into tears and begged Xiang Yu to bury Zang Tu. Xiang Yu naturally met his request. In addition, Xiang Yu seemed to him that the ancients were so cute that everyone was dead. What's the use of burying him with a generous burial? However, when you enter the countryside, you must follow the customs. When you return to ancient times, you must follow the customs. Xiang Yu waved his hand and ordered people to bury Zang Tu according to the king's etiquette. At the same time, he asked Zang Tu's family to move to Jinling, in name to prevent them from suffering in the north. Once you arrive in Jinling, you will build a mansion for them to live a good life of food and clothing - but you will never give him a chance to turn over and take revenge.

If Zang Tu's youngest son really wants to take revenge in the future? Sorry, please go and find Zhang Xiang. I want to spare your father's life. I don't expect Zhang Xiang to take action first. It's really hateful.

After handling Zang Tu's funeral, Xiang Yu also understood that he could not stay in Jicheng for a long time. War reports had already been heard in front of him. Liu Bang personally led an army of 150,000 to attack Shouchun City. Fortunately, Xiang Fei was resourceful and did not fall into Liu Bang's plan to lure the enemy, but just stayed in the door. The Han army had no choice but to attack for more than ten days, with countless casualties, but he was unable to break through the city gate.

However, to Xiang Yu's surprise, King Zhang Er of Zhao suddenly died of illness at this time, and his son Zhang Ao took over the position of King Zhao - he was just a commander of the bare hands. Tens of thousands of Zhao troops were taken away by Han Xin. After changing the banner, they all became Qi army. Although Zhang Ao was about to marry Liu Bang's daughter, his father was newly destroyed and alone, so he dared not resist. He had to watch his father's old friend Han Xin empty his family.

After Han Xin incorporated tens of thousands of Zhao troops, he immediately gathered a hundred thousand troops at hand. After more than ten days of rectification and reorganization, he also led his troops to Shouchun and reunited with Liu Bang. Liu Bang was angry that his prospective son-in-law (Zhang Ao) was bullied. Taking advantage of Han Xin's inattention, he seized Han Xin's military power. The 100,000 Qi troops became the Han army in a few days.

However, Liu Bang was still a traitor and was very useless. Knowing that Xiang Yu had not been eliminated, Han Xin still had great use, so he did not completely underestimate Han Xin. He still appointed him as a general and coordinated the entire army of 250,000, but it was limited to commanding military operations. As for the allocation of food and grass, military equipment and other miscellaneous matters, he had to reach out to Xiao He for asking for it. In addition, if there was no seal personally stamped by King Liu Bang of Han, all generals would not be able to be mobilized.

In this way, if Han Xin commanded the army to fight against the overlord Xiang Yu, then the army would act as usual. If Han Xin wanted to act in a different ambition and engage in a conspiracy and rebellion, then I'm sorry, the generals who actually led the troops could disobey and refuse to listen. Although Han Xin had some complaints, he still surrendered.

After the Han army adjusted its strategy, the Chu army must act accordingly, otherwise it will fall into a passive situation in the whole territory.

After Xiang Yu arranged the matter of Jicheng, he led his army through Linzi and rushed to Pengcheng - Yu Liu Bang decided to die in Shouchun. Ya's father Fan Zeng also came to Pengcheng with the army - Han Xin had left Zhao territory, and he just needed to send a general to guard the ferry crossings of the Dahe River to rest assured. Zhang Ao is currently in a weak position, and even if he is willing to attack, he is still willing but not capable.

"The Overlord, Liu Bang is coming with heavy troops now, and Zhang Liang, Han Xin, Chen Ping and others are planning for it, which is really difficult to deal with. Shouchun is in urgent need of documents, and the twelve days a day. I hope the Overlord will make a decision early." Zhong Limei, who is in charge of Pengcheng's defense, took out the documents for help from Xiang Fei, and said to him.

"Don't I know that Shouchun is in danger, but it is necessary to defeat Liu, so I summon all the generals and Yafu to gather in Pengcheng to discuss major events." Xiang Yu said seriously.

"Overlord, now the Han army gathers at the city of Shouchun. Please ask the Overlord Zhunmo to lead an army to Shouchun to assist the general and temporarily suspend the Han army's attack. When the Overlord's army arrives, you can join forces to defeat the Han army together." Ji Bu is a bit like the vanguard in Water Margin. When he hears that there is a war, he is always the first to stand up and lead his troops to participate.

This kind of enthusiasm is encouraged, but in marching and fighting, in addition to being brave and fearless, it also requires wisdom.

"General Ji is brave enough to defeat the enemy, but he still needs to deal with it carefully. Han Xin, Zhang Liang, Chen Ping and other people are all heroes and cannot be underestimated. Do you have any good plans to defeat the enemy?" Xiang Yu looked around the generals and Yafu and other advisers in the hall and asked.

"The last general thought that the Han army was placed under Shouchun City, and the latter would be empty. If the overlord sends a general to lead a light cavalry to attack Dingtao, then the danger of Shouchun can be resolved." Zhong Limei pondered for a moment and spoke.

"What does Yafu think Zhonglimei's plan?" Xiang Yu looked at Lao Fan who was smiling slightly and asked.

"Zhonglimei's plan is very good, but the siege of Shouchun is easy to resolve, but it is difficult to defeat the Han army. If Liu Ji returns to the army to encircle and suppress us and attack Dingtao, it is probably difficult for our army to resist the enemy. Besides, the light cavalry depend on both men and horses, coming and going like the wind, rushing thousands of miles, and returning with one blow, so we must not bring too much dry food. If the food is exhausted in three days, our army will be in chaos. Therefore, the old ministers think that it is dangerous to copy the Han army's retreat, but it is worth a try." Lao Fan coughed twice, slashed his white beard with his hands, and said with a smile.

"Is it a copy of the father of Ya? Or not?" Zhong Limei was confused when he heard it.

"Haha, sending an army to cut off the rear of the Han army, this plan is feasible. However, at this moment, I am afraid that it will be successful. According to the old ministers, the overlord can lead a large army to Shouchun to relieve the danger of Shouchun. After confronting the Han army, it will not be too late to send generals to cut off Liu Ji's rear route." Lao Fan said with a smile.

Xiang Yu nodded and said, "Ya's father's words are in line with his own will. When Liu Ji returns to the army, he can ask the general and Ying Bu to join forces, then leave Wu Pass, and arrest the pass and attack the three Qin places. This will make Liu Ji difficult to take care of the head and tail."

"Overlord, if one army can cross the river north and plunder the Zhao Dynasty, Zhang Ao's army belonging to only ten thousand people can go down with one strike. In this way, our army can form a force to attack the Han army from three sides. Even if Zhang Liang and Han Xin have the ability to overcome the world, they will not be able to recover the defeat." Lao Fan's eyes lit up and he responded.

"If this is the case, it is not advisable to go to Shouchun, except for one army defending Pengcheng, the army followed the people to fight to the death with Liu Ji." Xiang Yu stood up and said in a deep voice.

"Go to Shouchun and fight to the death with Liu Ji." The generals in the hall responded in unison.

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