After Zi and Xiang Yu entered the camp, everyone returned to the commander's tent. Only Xiang Zhuang and Xiang Yu, escorted by several personal followers, came to a partial tent. One of the personal followers lit the oil lamp in the tent. , a few more people brought a carbon pot, and the tent quickly became warm. At this time, everyone exited the tent and stood guard outside. Only Xiang Yu and Xiang Zhuang sat on the soft seats each, holding a cup in their hands. Warm tea cup, quietly sipping tea,

Reunited after a long absence, the brothers should have been as close as ever, but unexpectedly, when Xiang Zhuang first arrived, he was already bearing the brunt of military and national affairs, which made Xiang Yu feel slightly unhappy.

But Xiang Yu had no way to deal with this younger brother. At this time, Xiang Yu drank a few more sips of tea, and then he laughed twice: "Tell me, is there something important and urgent?"

"Brother, how much have you considered the matter of trapping soldiers? Why are you so reckless?" Xiang Zhuang said with a hint of reproach. When Xiang Yu heard that Xiang Zhuang had just arrived, he questioned himself on the matter. He immediately stood up and said angrily: "You are here to teach me a lesson." Mine?"

"I'm not trying to teach you a lesson, but brother, have you ever thought about it? Two hundred thousand Qin troops can be used for many things. Even if they enter the Guanzhong, they can also be used as a vanguard. They can be invincible in battles and conquer all attacks. But why, brother? Killing innocent people indiscriminately, trying to kill 200,000 Qin soldiers," Xiang Zhuang refused to give in at all. He didn't want Xiang Yu to repeat the footsteps of history, and he didn't want him to embark on the road of no return, but Xiang Yu didn't listen at all. If he didn't go into Xiangzhuang, he stood up and said angrily: "You already know,"

"Yes," Xiang Zhuang also stood up and replied,

"You are late. Those Qin soldiers are already dead. Just forget about this." Xiang Yu wanted to leave the tent. Xiang Zhuang shouted from behind: "No, they are not dead. If my brother doesn't want these, "Jiangzu, why don't you hand them over to me and I will deal with them,"

"No, I have already said in front of the generals that I will execute them. I cannot agree to this matter," Xiang Yu stopped and said

"If I have a way to deal with these Qin troops, brother, can you give me a chance?" Xiang Zhuang still refused to give up.

"What can you do? It's just to enlist under your command. What is your purpose of going north this time?" Xiang Yu's eyes gradually showed murderous intent. He turned around and stared at Xiang Zhuang quietly. If Xiang Zhuang answered incorrectly, Xiang Yu will probably unsheath his sword and stain the tent with blood.

But Xiang Zhuang didn't have the slightest fear. Xiang Zhuang knew this reckless brother too well. After looking at each other for a short time, Xiang Zhuang replied: "I want to use them as coolies to rebuild Jiangdong. I want to let my uncle do it." The place where the incident occurred will become the most prosperous and solid place and will never be invaded by anyone."

"No one in this world can shake the State of Chu. There is no need for you..." At this point, Xiang Yu paused. It seemed that Xiang Zhuang mentioned his uncle just now, which made Xiang Yu think of something. He said hoarsely: "You have What can I do?"

"I can quietly move this army away, take the mountain road, and get them out of everyone's sight, as long as...as long as my brother can let them go, and then still light a fire in the mountains, the Qin army resists, and is killed by the Chu army. , just notify the three armies,”

Xiang Yu did not reply to Xiang Zhuang immediately. He stood quietly, as if time had stopped. Just like that, neither of them spoke. Although Xiang Zhuang stared at Xiang Yu quietly, he could feel that Xiang Yu seemed He no longer trusts himself, and he no longer treats himself as his biological brother. Perhaps this incident has changed the positions of the two of them. Perhaps, it is his status at this time that prevents him from using his previous thinking. To measure each other's feelings, in short, the past is a thing of the past, and there is only a way forward. Xiang Zhuang needs to go on more cautiously.

"Okay, I promise you, I hope you can handle this matter properly," Xiang Yu finished his sentence, sighed, and strode outside the tent.

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At dawn, the Qin army's curses, begging for mercy and wailing still echoed in the valley, but the sounds were obviously much weaker. A night of tossing made the Qin army soldiers miserable.

Ying Bu and Pu Shan were wandering anxiously in the valley, but Mei Hao did not relax his vigilance at all. He was afraid that the two would take risks and set fire to the Qin army. In this way, the two sides were in a stalemate.

Suddenly, the chaotic sound of horse hooves sounded from a distance, and a group of cavalry came galloping over. Everyone looked for the sound and saw that Xiang Zhuang was coming in a hurry.

As he approached, Xiang Zhuang raised Xiang Yu's token and shouted: "The general has ordered me to take over this place. All actions will be directed by me. Anyone who disobeys the order will be killed without mercy."

"I am willing to listen to the general's orders,"

Everyone knelt down on one knee. At this time, Xiang Zhuang walked up the valley. He quietly stared at the Qin soldiers in the valley who were still shouting and scolding. He shouted loudly: "Quiet, everyone, I am Xiang Zhuang. Listen to what I have to say,"

At first, the valley was still echoing with people's comments, curses, cries and pleas. But after Xiang Zhuang shouted three times, the valley finally became quiet. Xiang Zhuang looked at everyone with a serious look and shouted: "Which of you? Someone conspired to rebel, gathered a crowd to cause trouble, and wanted to sneak attack the Chu army, which led to today's bad consequences. But at this time, those culprits have been executed. You are innocent. God has a good life, and I, Xiangzhuang, do not want to go on a killing spree. Therefore, I give you a chance. You only need to serve for five years. After five years, I promise to restore your status and cancel your slavery, so that you can marry and have children and extend your heirs. If you are unwilling, you can stay In this valley, receive the baptism of fire..."

As soon as Xiang Zhuang finished speaking, the valley reverberated with people's comments again. At this time, a valley entrance in the far part of the valley was opened. The soldiers of the Chu army lined up at the entrance of the valley with crossbows in hand. Xiang Zhuang shouted again: "You have figured it out." "Those who are willing to serve as laborers can come out. Those who don't want to leave, I won't force you."

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In the past three hours, those who could move, or were supported by the Qin army, walked out of the valley one by one. In the valley, there were still many corpses lying on the ground. These people will never come out.

Xiang Zhuang saw that the Qin army had withdrawn completely, so he looked at Yingbu and Pushan and ordered: "Continue to set fires. When you report back, the Qin army has already rebelled. Just punish them as much as possible."

Two more hours passed, and a raging fire broke out in the valley, and black smoke filled the sky. Soon, Ying Bu and Pu Shan led their troops to leave in a hurry.

On the other side, Xiang Zhuang ordered Li Hong and Gui Yinghao to command an army each, and led the Qin army to retreat quietly, marching at night, dormant during the day, and hurriedly marched towards Qixian County.

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Three days later, drums were beating loudly in the Chu army's camp, and soldiers and horses from all walks of life gathered. The first to leave the camp was the Qi army, led by Qi general Tian Du. Afterwards, the Zhao army and the Yan army each embarked on their westward march. journey,

In the Chu camp, Xiang Yu stood on the general platform, holding a sword in his hand, and shouted to everyone: "Although the Qin State is destroyed, the pass is still undecided. The Qin State is very likely to resurrect, and the Qin army's 200,000 surrendered troops are deliberately plotting rebellion. Those who resisted the Chu army have been killed. Today, we must march westward with our swords pointed at Guanzhong. Anyone who dares to obstruct will be killed without mercy."

Xiang Yu's words were so indignant that everyone in the Chu army shouted: "Mighty..."

Following Xiang Yu's order, the cavalry mounted their horses and galloped out of the camp first, followed closely by the infantry and chariots. The Chu army officially embarked on its westward march.

In the Chu army formation, Zhang Han regretted it endlessly. His impulsive surrender to the Chu army resulted in the death of 200,000 Qin army soldiers. If God gave him another chance to choose, Zhang Han would never choose to surrender to the Chu army again. Army, he would rather die on the battlefield and be wrapped in horse leather,

Regret was over, Zhang Han looked back at his son Zhang Ping, Sima Xin, Dong Yi, Hou Cheng and others not far away. He sighed softly, lowered his head, and continued to advance as the Chu army continued.

Originally there were 50,000 Chu troops in Xiangzhuang, but Xiangzhuang diverted nearly 20,000 to transport the Qin army. At this time, there were more than 30,000 troops left. They marched with Xiang Yu's main force and added the coalition troops. Xiang Yu had troops. Horse two hundred and forty thousand,

The momentum was so great that no county town dared to resist wherever it passed. Along the way, the Chu army once again recaptured more than fifty county towns that had not surrendered.

After nearly half a month's journey, the Chu army arrived at Hangu Pass. The vanguard troops arrived at the pass and reported to the top of the city, requesting to enter the pass. A hundred commanders hurried down the city and came to the Chu army's garrison, which was some distance away. Later, they rushed to Xia Houying's tent. At this time, Xia Houying was taking a rest in the tent. Baichang shouted anxiously: "General, it's bad, Xiang Yu's army wants to enter the pass."

"What?" Xia Houying was awakened from his sleep by Baichang. He stood up hurriedly, wandered in the station for a moment, and said hurriedly: "How many troops are there?"

"It was so dark that there seemed to be hundreds of thousands of them," Baichang said very uncertainly.

Although Xia Houying was frightened in his heart, he did not dare to show it on his face. He picked up the spear and sword from the side and ordered: "Follow me to the top of the city."

When he came to Hangu Pass, Xia Houying raised his eyes and looked out. Good guy, there are indeed hundreds of thousands of troops. Xia Houying couldn't believe it. Is Xiang Yu's power so powerful at this time?

But before Liu Bang came, he specifically ordered that no matter who he was, he was not allowed to enter the pass, which made Xia Houying very embarrassed. If he allowed Xiang Yu to enter the pass, he would be derelict in his duty, but he refused Xiang Yu. Anxious, at this time, the hoarse voice of the Chu general sounded again from the city: "We are the Chu army on the city. Open the door quickly. We are ordered by King Huai to enter the pass to wipe out the remnants of the Qin Kingdom."

This was the voice of Long Qie. He was riding his horse in front of the formation, standing side by side with Zhao General Tiandu. At the checkpoint, Xia Houying thought for a moment, and finally gritted his teeth and replied: "You guys wait a moment, I'll send someone Go and ask my lord, if he is willing to let the general in, I will be the switch and let you in."

Xia Houying had just finished speaking. Not far away, Xiang Yu had led his generals to the pass. He had heard that Liu Bang's army was guarding Hangu Pass and would not allow him to enter the pass. At this time, hearing Xia Houying's excuse, Xiang Yu was furious. Angry, he looked up at Xia Houying and shouted: "This man is rude. If you don't turn the switch on, don't blame me for attacking the city with our army. All the jade and stone will be destroyed."

"Even so, I cannot disobey military orders, and I ask the general for your forgiveness,"

Seeing that Xia Houying didn't buy it, Xiang Yu was furious. He took out his sword from his waist, waved it forward, and said angrily: "Liu Bang is rude, who dares to take this pass for me?"

"I am willing to go," Long Qie and Huan Chu came to the front of the formation at the same time. They each commanded more than ten thousand men and rushed towards Hangu Pass.

More than a thousand ladders were set up on the top of the city, and the Chu army launched the most violent attack.

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After nearly a day of fighting, the Chu army broke through Hangu Pass. Xiahou Ying did not have enough troops to defend Hangu, so he hurriedly fled. After Xiang Yu captured Hangu Pass, he ordered the whole army to speed up and advance towards Hangu Pass.

Advance into Guanzhong,

Soldiers and horses from all walks of life have gathered in Guanzhong, and a storm is inevitable...

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