Li Shengyong was only sent to Jiangdong for three hours. At dusk, Li Shengyong embarked on his way back to Jiujiang, because Xiang Liang had given him the answer he wanted most, allowing Deng Zong to still be stationed in Jiujiang. This was

Xiang Liang's wisest move.

At this time, the land in Shandong was in turmoil and Chen County was in danger. As for Xiang Liang, he could cross the river and go north, and on the grounds that he had already reinforced Chen Sheng, he could drive away the Qin army, occupy Chen County, control Chen Sheng, support the Chu people to become kings, and regain the great Chu.

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But Xiang Liang knew that once he took Chen Sheng's throne, he would lose the hearts of Western Chu. After all, Chen Sheng was the first person to raise the banner of righteousness, and he was the first person to dare to resist the violent Qin.

But Chen Sheng's ambition was too great. He didn't want to return the Chu land to the descendants of the Chu state. Therefore, Xiang Liang chose to wait, waiting for the demise of Zhang Chu state, waiting for the situation to be completely out of control, and then he went north. At that time, it was just and logical.

Han, there is nothing to be afraid of.

But Xiang Liang didn't know at this time that the opportunity he was waiting for had arrived half a year ago. Chen Sheng had already died in the rebellion. Jia Fu, who killed Chen Sheng, was also killed by Lu Chen. However, Jiangbei and Jiangdong

Communication is difficult in this place, and in times of war, it is even more inconvenient to transmit messages.

However, Xiang Zhuang's return and the news of Chen Sheng's defeat and death will shake the hearts of everyone in Jiangdong.

It was already dark at this time. After sending Li Shengyong away, Xiang Liang ordered people to invite Xiang Bo, Xiang You and others. In the front hall of the governor's house, everyone sat together again to discuss the situation in Jiangbei and discuss when

Going north is the most suitable way.

Just when the room was extremely quiet and everyone was deep in thought, Xiang Yu looked slightly displeased, stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Uncle, I don't understand, with such a good opportunity, why don't we send our troops to the north?"

"Opportunity?" Xiang Liang was slightly surprised and asked: "Tell me, what opportunity?"

When his uncle asked, Xiang Yu came to the map, pointed at it and said: "According to what Li Shengyong said, Chen County has reached a critical moment. If my uncle takes the river and sends troops northward from the river port at this time, and disembarks in Jiujiang, my nephew will

I am willing to take the lead in leading a brigade to explore the way for my uncle in front and capture Chen County. As long as Chen County is captured and Zhang Han's army is defeated, my uncle's reputation will spread far and wide, so why worry about the Chu Kingdom not being able to revive?"

At this point, Xiang Yu seemed to be unfinished and wanted to continue, but Xiang Liang interrupted him and said: "You only look at the surface and don't know the serious relationship between it. How can a reckless man's actions determine the world?"

Being reprimanded by his uncle, Xiang Yu felt dissatisfied and was about to retort when Cao Wujiu stood up and said, "General Xiang Yu is young and energetic, and he spoke uncontrollably for a while. Don't blame Mr. Liang."

Seeing Cao Wujiu come out to smooth things over, Xiang Liang sighed softly. It would be great if Xiang Yu could be half as calm as Xiang Zhuang. At this time, Xiang Liang waved his hand to Xiang Yu and motioned him to sit down. Although Xiang Yu was unwilling to do so, he had to sit down.

But he was annoyed by Long Qie, who stood up.

He cupped his hands and said: "Uncle Liang, I think there is nothing wrong with what Brother Yu said. If Uncle Liang thinks that Brother Yu alone is not enough to defeat Chen County and drive away the Qin army, I am willing to accompany him. If he cannot defeat the Qin army, I am willing to offer my sacrifice."

Put the head on the head and apologize to Uncle Liang!"

With the help of the dragon, Xiang Yu stood up again, cupped his hands and said: "My nephew is willing to sign the military order."

At this time, Xiang Yu glanced at Ji Bu, Yu Ziqi, Huan Chu and others. The three of them were a little hesitant, but they always followed Xiang Yu's lead. At this time, they had to stand up and cup their hands and said: "We are willing to support Brother Yu and send troops."

Go north."

Seeing everyone getting up one after another, Xiang Liang could only say frankly: "The time is not yet ripe, we can wait for it to change."

"Wait for it to change?" Xiang Yu was slightly surprised. He didn't know which song his uncle was singing, but Xiang Liang had rejected him twice. Xiang Yu knew that it was useless to talk more. Even if he gave a huge reason,

He would not get the support of his uncle. At this time, Xiang Yu had no choice but to go back to his seat and sit down in a depressed mood.

Everyone was disappointed and had to sit back. At this time, Xiang Liang looked at Zhou Lan and asked, "Is there any news about Xiang Zhuang?"

Zhou Lan nodded and said: "We have to report urgently at noon. Xiang Zhuang stayed in Poyang for a day. At this time, he has already marched to Kuaiji. I believe that Xiang Zhuang will be able to come back in just two days."

Xiang Liang nodded after hearing this. Xiang Zhuang has been living in Hengshan County, Jiangbei for the past two years. Presumably, he knows the war in Chen County best. As long as he comes back, it is necessary for him to have a detailed discussion with him before deciding when to send troops north.

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But no matter when you go north, it is necessary to prepare in advance. Thinking of this, Xiang Liang looked at Xiang Yu and ordered: "Although I am not planning to go north for the time being, you must train your troops and horses strictly during this period and not be lazy.

"

Seeing his uncle's instructions, Xiang Yu held up his hands and sang the promise. Xiang Liang looked at Xiang Bo and Cao Wujiu and ordered: "You two can prepare supplies in advance and prepare for going north at any time."

The two of them also clasped their hands and sang the promise. At this time, the report from the soldiers sounded outside the house: "General, someone has come to Dantu River Port and has something important to report."

"Let him in!" Xiang Liang ordered.

At this time, the door opened, and an officer wearing leather armor walked in, knelt down on one knee, and said loudly: "Report to the general, there are dozens of ships at the Dantu River Port, requesting to go ashore. There is someone on the ship who claims to be King Chen Sheng."

Envoy, there is a secret edict from King Chen Sheng to be delivered to the general. The captain dare not let them approach the river port rashly, so he asked me to report to the general."

After hearing this, Xiang Liang was a little surprised, Chen Sheng's secret edict? Why would a secret edict be sent at this time?

Xiang Liang was dubious, but he did not dare to be negligent. He stood up and ordered: "Follow me to Dantu River Port to see what happens."

...

The Dantu River Port should be silent, but at this time, there are dozens of ships staying in the Yangtze River. Some of them are fishing boats, some are transport ships, and a few are warships. On each ship, a Chu army flag is planted, and the leader

On a battleship, the word "call" was clearly written on a flag.

This fleet was Zhao Ping's army. After he decided to move to Jiangdong, he searched for dozens of large and small ships near Guangling. He hurried to Jiangdong and copied a secret edict from Chen Sheng in an attempt to deceive Xiang.

Liang.

Zhao Ping had also imagined that if Xiang Liang found out that the secret edict was false, what would he do to him? But after thinking about it, Zhao Ping felt that Xiang Liang would not go to war because of such a thing. After all, he had given him

An excuse to go north.

Moreover, if it doesn't work, you can tell him the news of Chen Sheng's defeat. After all, Xiang Liang has always been afraid of Chen Sheng. As long as Chen Sheng dies, Xiang Liang will go northward.

Just when Zhao Ping was thinking wildly, a person's deep voice sounded from the river port: "Who is that person on the boat?"

The voice was thick and powerful. Zhao Ping concluded from the voice that the person coming must be Xiang Liang. At this time, the faint sound of horse hoofbeats and conversations could also be heard on the shore. After thinking for a while, Zhao Ping replied: "Zhang Chuguo's special envoy Zhao Ping

, came to visit General Xiang Liang and asked General Xiang Liang to answer."

After a while, the voice just now sounded again, "I am Xiang Liang, tell me."

Seeing that the person who came was indeed Xiang Liang, Zhao Ping felt a little excited. He tried hard to suppress his trembling voice and shouted: "King Chen Sheng has a secret edict here. Please accept the edict from General Xiang Liang."

Xiang Liang was slightly hesitant. He didn't know what the purpose of Chen Sheng's secret edict was, but in the distance, Zhao Ping continued to shout: "The sky is dark, please allow me, General Xiang Liang, to go ashore to issue the secret edict."

Zhao Ping urged again, waking Xiang Liang out of his thoughts. At this time, Xiang Liang turned around and ordered: "Let his boat dock."

"Uncle, beware of fraud!" Xiang Yu reminded him, but Xiang Liang smiled and said: "This is Jiangdong, not Chen County, they don't dare."

After saying that, the big ship began to slowly approach the shore. Soon, under the supervision of several Jiangdong Chu troops, Zhao Ping walked quickly. When he was ten steps away, Zhao Ping had already taken out the secret edict, raised it above his head, and said loudly

"King Chen Sheng has a secret edict here. He promotes Xiang Liang to the Shangzhu Kingdom, leading all affairs east of the Yangtze River, and the title of General of Eastern Chu. Hereby, Jiangdong has been decided, and Xiang Liang is ordered to attack Japan and attack Chen County in the north. There must be no mistake.

…”

Zhao Ping read for a whole cup of tea. Among them, Chen Sheng mainly praised Liang for his contribution to stabilizing Jiangdong and asked him to immediately lead his army northward with high-sounding words.

Xiang Liang was overjoyed at this time. What he was waiting for was an excuse to go north. With Chen Sheng's secret edict, Xiang Liang could publicly inform all the armies east of the Yangtze River that he was ordered to go north and launch an army as soon as possible.

At this time, Zhao Ping had handed the secret edict to Xiang Liang. To show his sincerity, Xiang Liang knelt down on one knee, took it with both hands, and then handed it to Cao Wujiu. He looked at Zhao Ping and said with a smile: "General Zhao is tired from the original road, we might as well

Let’s talk about it in the house.”

At this time, Zhao Ping knelt down on one knee and said loudly: "Chen County is in danger, Zhang Chu State is in turmoil, and I have no intention of returning to Jiangbei again. I ask General Xiang Liang to accept me. One day, I can lead the horse in front of the general."

Just go with you."

This was an unexpected gain, and Xiang Liang couldn't help laughing loudly: "If General Zhao is willing to accompany you, I am willing to treat him with sincerity."

...

In the governor's house, Xiang Liang temporarily ordered someone to prepare a banquet. At this time, except for Xiang Bo, Cao Wujiu, Zhou Lan, Xiang Yu and other confidants who stayed behind, the other officials had left one after another.

Xiang Liang picked up the wine glass. He was in a very good mood today. On the side, Xiang Yu was also very happy. He was looking forward to the opportunity to go north, and it finally arrived. At this time, Xiang Liang raised his glass and said with a smile: "In order for General Zhao to join the ranks of the Chu army in Jiangdong, we

Drink this cup to the full.”

Zhao Ping also raised his glass in return, and everyone drank several glasses of wine. After three rounds of drinking, everyone was a little tipsy.

Xiang Yu got very drunk, so he took Zhao Ping and drank several more glasses before giving up.

At this time, Xiang Liang saw that Zhao Ping had put down his wine glass and couldn't help but smile: "General Zhao just came from Jiangbei. He must know what the war is like in Chen County at this time. Can you tell me something?"

Xiang Liang suddenly asked about this, and Zhao Ping hesitated a little. The last thing he wanted to mention was the war in Chen County. He didn't want Xiang Liang to know that Chen Sheng had been killed in the battle, but he had to answer Xiang Liang and thought about it for a while.

, Zhao Ping sighed: "Since Zhang Han came out,

Arriving at Hanguguan Pass, they were invincible and unstoppable. They killed Zhou Wen, killed Tian Zang, and killed Li Gui. They marched all the way and were unstoppable. At this time, Chen County was in danger, so King Chen Sheng urgently issued a secret edict to request

General Xiang Liang went north for reinforcements."

Hearing what Zhao Ping said, Xiang Liang couldn't help sighing: "If I were allowed to cross the river and go north, why would Zhang Chu do this?"

After sighing, a soldier from the government pushed the door open and came in, saying: "General, General Xiangzhuang is asking for an audience outside the government office."

Hearing that Xiang Zhuang was back, Xiang Liang immediately smiled and said: "Quick, let him in!"
Chapter completed!