It rained heavily in Youge for more than a month. The Chu army camped under the city and kept silent. During this period, there were few major battles.

But in the past few days, when Xiang Yu and Liu Bang were preparing to attack Waihuang, defeated soldiers began to come to surrender one after another. One after another, Xiang Sheng, Xiang Ta and other generals also rushed to the Chu camp. They brought someone that Xiang Yu did not want the most. The news I heard. The battle of Dingtao. The Qin army attacked the Chu camp at night. The Chu army was defeated. There were heavy casualties. Xiang Liang’s life and death are unknown...

In the big tent, Xiang Yu roared angrily: "Gather your troops immediately. I will fight Zhang Han for three hundred rounds. I will fight to the death."

Everyone was also sad. The Chu army's defeat made everyone despair. Now, Xiang Liang's life and death are unknown. Many people advocate retreating temporarily and waiting for the opportunity.

Of course, there are also some grumpy and motivated people who persuade Xiang Yu to march into Tao to avenge his shame and rescue Xiang Liang. In their hearts, Xiang Liang will not die in battle so easily. They believe that Xiang Liang must have been captured by the Qin army. .

There was an endless quarrel. In the Chu army's commander's tent, everyone looked like ordinary people in the city. They could only fight with each other with fists and kicks.

Long Qie was even more indignant. He picked up his weapon and walked to the center of the tent. He shouted angrily: "Since Brother Yu refuses to send troops, please give me 10,000 elite soldiers. I will not return until I break through the Qin army's camp." military."

"Long Qi, please stop embarrassing the general. Let him think carefully." Zhongli complained unhappily from the side.

Yu Ziqi also stepped forward and sighed: "Now that the Chu army has been defeated, it is not appropriate for us to compete with the Qin army. We should give up Waihuang and return to the army immediately."

"Return to the army. How can this be possible? After such a long campaign, all the efforts have been wasted."

"Yes. I think we should go to Dingtao and have a showdown with Zhang Han. That would be a great pleasure."

Everyone was talking about it. Liu Bang had woken up from his meditation at this time. Xiang Yu's generals were all talking about it. But Liu Bang's people also kept silent when they saw Liu Bang was silent. At this time, Liu Bang slapped the table with his palm and said. There was a muffled sound. At this moment, the big tent suddenly became silent.

Liu Bang stood up and glared at everyone. He scolded: "How can we achieve great things with the courage of an ordinary man?"

Everyone's eyes were focused on Liu Bang. At this time, Liu Bang bowed his hand to Xiang Yu and then said: "Now that the Chu army has suffered a new defeat, its morale is low, and its morale is unstable. It is not suitable to compete with the Qin army anymore. Moreover, the life or death of Lord Wu Xin is unknown. Chudu is in danger. I think we should make two preparations."

Speaking of this, Liu Bang sighed first. His sharp eyes wandered on everyone's faces. After a moment, he continued: "First, send more scouts to explore the whereabouts of Lord Wu Xin. Second, the Qin army is very likely to take advantage of this opportunity. There is a surprise attack on the Chu land. The capital of Chu is in danger. We can write a letter to report the defeat to King Huai. Then send letters to all directions to transfer Chu troops back to Chu. Protect the Chu land. We will wait until next spring when the flowers bloom. behavior."

Liu Bang's suggestion was sound and well-founded. Everyone couldn't help but nod. Xiang Yu was in a state of confusion due to the unknown life and death of his uncle. At this time, he couldn't make up his mind. After listening to Liu Bang's suggestion, Xiang Yu could only nod his head and said: "What Brother Bang said is true. This matter has been settled. Send an order to the three armies to return to Pengcheng."

In the early morning, the drums of the Chu camp's expedition sounded. The Chu army began to gather one after another. In the past few days, more and more defeated troops came from Dingtao. Xiang Yu gathered all his troops and important items were the first to leave the camp. Later, Liu Bang and Xiang Yu The armies set out one after another to march towards Pengcheng.

The army marched well to prevent the Qin army from suddenly attacking. Xiang Yu kept sending troops to inspect the rear army. At this time, the army had gradually marched into Dang County. But that day, bad news came. Xiang Liang died in the battle at the foot of Dingtao City. The head was cut off by Zhang Han himself and sent to Xianyang.

This news like a bolt from the blue instantly made Xiang Yu furious. He roared, roared, and cursed Zhang Han hysterically, greeting his eighteen generations of ancestors one by one.

Finally, under Liu Bang's persuasion, Xiang Yu finally suppressed his anger and wrote a letter of resignation to Xiangzhuang and Lu Chen. He asked the two commanders to rush to Pengcheng to meet each other. He also sent urgent soldiers to Xuyi and asked King Huai to move the capital to Pengcheng. Prevent the Qin army from sneak attack on Xuyi and cut off the foundation of Chu.

The Chu army temporarily acquired Bai Ling. The whole army mourned and paid tribute to Xiang Liang. In the afternoon, the envoy sent by Liu Bang hurried to Xuyi.

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Thirty thousand Chu troops were waiting in formation at the foot of Fuxian County. After Xiangzhuang advanced westward, he first conquered Anlu along the Han River. Then, Xiangzhuang continued westward along the dry road and marched towards Fuxian County.

Fuxian County is backed by the Han River. It is the main road to Nanyang from the north. After the rumbling drums, Xiangzhuang rode his horse to the front of the battle. He looked up at the densely packed heads on the city. It can be imagined that the Nanjun County Sheriff has already sent the main force They are all trapped in Zuxian County.

This time Xiangzhuang was not sure of victory during his westward march, so he left Cao Feng in Zhu County to prevent him from harming her if the army was defeated.

After the three drums sounded, the main force of the Chu army began to move forward slowly. This was the rhythm of the upcoming attack on the city. On the city tower, the Qin army recruited civilians. In addition, the main force of 70,000 troops gathered in Jixian County. This battle was very important to them. It's not a lot of pressure.

Seeing the Chu army approaching step by step, the war was about to begin. The leading general drew his sword from his waist and glared at the Chu army below the city. He shouted in a hoarse voice: "Archers, come forward. Prepare to fight."

Below the city, the Chu army was also waiting for Xiang Zhuang's order to attack the city. But not long ago, several cavalrymen wearing white cloth rushed to the central army. The order to attack the city did not come. At this time, the Chu army had stopped advancing. .

In the middle army, several Chu soldiers wearing sackcloth and wearing filial piety got off their horses. The leader was the deputy general Huan Chu next to Xiang Yu. At this time, he came to Xiang Zhuang with tears in his eyes and handed Xiang Yu's handwritten letter to Xiang Zhuang. Zhuang held his hand and cried: "General Wu Xinjun... Wu Xinjun died in the battle in Dingtao."

This news was like a bolt from the blue. Although Xiang Zhuang knew that the Battle of Dingtao was a hurdle in Xiang Liang's life, Xiang Zhuang also wanted to stay by Xiang Liang's side and help him. However, Xiang Liang always refused to allow Xiang Zhuang to stay. By his side, Xiang Liang finally embarked on the road of no return.

Xiang Zhuang had also made countless assumptions, imagining that his uncle would die in the battle at Dingtao. But when he heard the news of Xiang Liang's death in battle today, the grief and anger in his heart was still uncontrollable. He couldn't help but raise his head and shout. :"uncle……"

"General Xiang hopes that you can return to Pengcheng and join forces to defend the capital. Right now, only protecting King Huai is the first priority."

The attack on Fuxian County has not yet started, and the Chu army has quietly retreated. At this time, groups of Chu soldiers were dejected and marched slowly. The leader was Xiang Zhuang. At this time, he was already wearing mourning clothes and staring into the distance. Xiang Liang's death made Xiang Zhuang realize that history is history after all and cannot be changed by one person or one thing.

Half a month later, Xiang Yu and Liu Bang retreated to Chen County, joined forces with Lu Chen, and moved away to Pengcheng together. After returning to Jiangzuo, Xiang Yu stationed Xiangzhuang to the west of Pengcheng, Lu Chen to garrison to the east of Pengcheng, and Liu Bang to garrison Dangjun.

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The depth of winter is approaching. Chu Land is a lonely scene. White snow falls from the sky, covering the earth with a thick layer of winter clothing.

The construction of Xiang Liang's tomb has been completed. At this time, the Chu army only waited for the arrival of King Huai's Luan Jia to bury Xiang Liang's relics in a grand ceremony. It is commonly known as the 'Combat Tomb'.

At this time, the cry of Chu soldiers echoed around the tomb, "Wu Xinjun, please come back..."

This is a call for spirits. A few miles north of the tomb, a team of a thousand people is stationed here. In the Chinese army's tent, several people quarreled: "I don't agree to be buried with living people."

"Zhuang'er, this is the custom of the Chu land. Besides, my second brother has been fighting for half his life. Shouldn't we use pottery figurines to deal with him when he is about to die?" The person who spoke was Xiang Bo. He was buried with living people and war horses. It was also Xiang. It was Bo's idea, but this opinion met with Xiang Zhuang's strong opposition. At this time, everyone was extremely angry and refused to give in.

Xiang Yu's attitude was also very clear. He supported Xiang Bo's opinion and buried his uncle alive. At this time, a low trumpet sound suddenly sounded outside the tent. This was the arrival of King Huai of Chu's Luan Jia. Xiang Yu stood up resolutely and looked at the people beside him. Uncle Xiang said resolutely: "My third uncle will be responsible for the burial. I have no objection."

Xiang Bo nodded slightly. At this time, Xiang Yu led the generals and left in a hurry. Xiang Zhuang wanted to persuade him again. Cao Feng gently pulled him and shook his head quietly. Seeing that everyone insisted on this, Xiang Zhuang sighed helplessly. .

The banners were fierce, the mournful music was sounding, and the king's chariot of Chu Huai came slowly. Along with the chariot, there were hundreds of officials from the imperial court. Cao Wujiu from Jiangdong, Wu Rui from Poyang, etc. also came to Pengcheng in the past few days. This year .It is also a rare heavy snow. But this snow fell on Xiang Liang’s funeral.

The ceremonial officer stepped forward and read the memorial aloud. There was a burst of crying next to the tomb. Some of these cries were crying for Xiang Liang, and some were crying for their own tragic fate, because they were about to be sent to the tomb for burial.

Lei Wen read for nearly half an hour. After all the etiquette was over, the burial officially began. The Chu army played drums to see Xiang Liang off. Xiang Yu also swore at this moment that he would kill all the Qin army and avenge his uncle.

The funeral was complicated and lasted all morning. By the time everyone returned to Pengcheng, it was already noon. At this time, the carriage of King Huai of Chu was guarded by more than a hundred personal guards. The carriage was tightly wrapped with curtains. Inside the carriage, Chen Ying Sit aside.

King Chu Huai was lamenting Xiang Liang's death in battle. The Chu army had lost another general who could be entrusted with power. Just as King Chu Huai was sighing, Chen Ying said in a deep voice beside him: "Xiang Yu is so violent that he is not worthy of his post." General, now that Lord Wu Xin has been defeated and the military affairs of the Chu army have fallen into the hands of Xiang Yu, I think we should take action."

King Huai was interrupted from deep thought. He looked at Chen Ying attentively and said in surprise: "Tell me, what should I do?"

"Take away Xiang Yu's military power and firmly control the Chu army in his own hands."

"But I'm worried. Xiang Yu will commit the crime if he doesn't want to. What can I do?" King Huai looked a little helpless. He opened the corner of the car curtain and looked out of the car. At this time, Chen Ying also opened the corner of the car curtain and looked not far away. Liu Bang, the Duke of Pei, who was riding on the horse, looked at him and couldn't help laughing and said: "With this person to check and balance Xiang Yu, he can't make a big splash."

King Huai followed Chen Ying's gaze. He also saw Liu Bang. Maybe Chen Ying's words were right.

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After Xiang Liang's funeral, the Chu army worked hard to improve their military affairs. They rested their troops to raise soldiers and waited for the next wave. Soon, King Huai issued several imperial edicts one after another. He took away the military power of Xiang Yu, Xiang Zhuang, and Lu Chen, and took command personally. Liu Bang still stood firm in Dang County. .Female the governor of Dang and the Marquis of Wu'an. Confess Xiang Yu the Duke of Lu and the Marquis of Chang'an. The whole country pays filial piety and mourns the death of Wu Xinjun Xiang Liang.

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