roccoschili Chapter 623 Nai Gong and Brother Xiang are sworn brothers!
Chapter 623 Nai Gong and Brother Xiang are sworn brothers!
Xiang Yu: "?"
What do you want me to do?
You guys are getting bolder and bolder.
"First, it was that scoundrel Liu Bang who led me into this challenge, and then it was you, you scoundrel, who wanted to lead me into the pass to recruit soldiers and horses."
"What? Do you all think I don't know that I'll end up dying at the hands of you two despicable villains?"
"Or do you think I'm too old to lift a knife?"
Despite his fierce and menacing demeanor, Han Xin was not afraid at all.
"It's none of my business who you end up dying at. I'm only responsible for leading the troops. Who we fight is not up to me."
"So to be precise, there is no enmity between you and me."
"The reason I want to bring you into the pass is simply because I value your bravery."
"The battle within the pass is now coming to an end, and the Ming army's defeat is imminent. It will be difficult for me to convince the masses on my own."
If the chaos had just begun, Han Xin would have been confident that he could accomplish this on his own.
But now the situation is different, and he needs to rely on some external forces.
"Hehe, Liu Bang, before we started the challenge, I already said that I was willing to help you resist the Manchus, and I would also do my best to kill the traitor Wu Sangui."
"But this kind of thing doesn't seem to be included in my commitment, does it?"
“I never promised to help you recruit soldiers and horses, or to restore your Han Dynasty.”
"According to what I promised, all I have to do is guard the border and fight against those outside the pass. As for the rest, they are none of my business."
Xiang Yu said coldly.
He was very dissatisfied with Han Xin's arrangements.
In his view, he clearly had the same status as Liu Bang, so why did these people dare to order him around like this?
"Don't say that. Brother Xiang, we are sworn brothers. Since we've already come to this challenge, why not do a good deed to the end and help me out this time?"
"Don't worry, I will always remember the friendship between us!"
Liu Bang made earnest and persuasive attempts to win him over.
"Oh? You remember the friendship between us? So you besieged me at Gaixia, forced Yu Ji to her death, and slaughtered all my Jiangdong soldiers?"
"Is this the affection you hold in your heart?"
That really touched me.
Xiang Yu just kept sneering.
He had completely seen through Liu Bang's despicable nature.
When they need something from someone, they start talking about past friendships.
When interests clash, he will not hesitate to take action against his sworn brothers.
"That was just an accident, after all..."
"Brother Xiang, as you know, since the First Emperor unified the world, unification is the only option. If you and I rule separately along the river, it will only last for a few generations before we fall into conflict again."
"At that time, whether they are the people of my Great Han or the people of your Jiangdong, they will once again be plunged into the flames of war. Is this what you want to see?"
"After we made peace, my ministers advised against it, and I hesitated for a long time. In the end, for the sake of the people, I had no choice but to take drastic measures."
"I'll put my words here: if I had been the one to die in our fight, I would have had no complaints whatsoever!"
Faced with Xiang Yu's cold shoulder, Liu Bang did not hesitate to offer his warm welcome.
what?
shameless?
What's a face worth?
People can't just throw away their thugs for the sake of saving face!
"That's a nice thing to say!"
Xiang Yu snorted coldly, then, as if remembering something, chuckled softly.
"If you want me to go into Guanzhong with Han Xin to recruit soldiers, that's fine, but the banner we raise cannot be Han!"
"The troops I, Xiang Ji, have recruited should be the troops of my Great Chu!"
"They are not Han soldiers, but Chu soldiers!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Bang's expression immediately changed.
"you……"
He was about to curse, but Xiao He firmly stepped on his foot.
"You bastard, why are you stepping on me!"
Liu Bang turned his head in displeasure, only to see Xiao He frowning and shaking his head at him.
He is someone who listens to advice and can read other people's expressions.
The next moment, he suddenly pulled his foot out.
"Don't step on your grandfather!"
"You and Brother Xiang are sworn brothers. What does it matter whether the world belongs to Han or Chu?"
"My Han is also my Chu!"
"Whether it's the Chu army or the Han army, there's no need to make such a clear distinction. What belongs to me is what belongs to Brother Xiang!"
"If it weren't for your repeated advice and your use of righteousness and the people's interests to force you to make a choice, how could you have harmed Brother Xiang!"
"Xiao He, don't judge the friendship between you and Brother Xiang with your worldly perspective. Just one sentence: whatever you have, Brother Xiang can take!"
Xiao He: “…”
After a moment's reaction, he quickly lowered his head.
"Your Majesty, I have misunderstood the friendship between you and King Xiang. It was my petty mind that led me astray. I am guilty and beg Your Majesty's forgiveness!"
As the two of them spoke in unison, Xiang Yu was completely bewildered.
Did I really misunderstand?
Could it be that Liu Bang, this villain, actually still cared about his friendship with me, but was only forced to act because he was caught up in the power struggles of the officials and the general trend of the world?
……
Seeing this scene from beyond the sky, Fan Zeng couldn't help but cover his face and sigh deeply.
He understood Xiang Yu; given Xiang Yu's personality, barring any unforeseen circumstances, he would be fooled by that scoundrel Liu Bang!
"My King Xiang, you must not fall for his tricks!"
"You fell for the same trick once when you borrowed troops to attack Qin, and you fell for it again at the Feast at Hongmen. How come you never learn your lesson!"
If future generations could see him, they would most likely laugh.
Xiang Yu was fooled by Liu Bang more than just these two times.
There was also a third one, with the chasm as the boundary.
This third time, however, directly led to Xiang Yu losing both his empire and his life.
"To be honest, Emperor Gaozu's methods of bewitching people were truly remarkable."
Li Er couldn't help but laugh.
Most importantly, he had a terrifying ability to control his emotions.
From initial anger to being stepped on by Xiao He, he immediately realized his mistake and changed his tune.
That burning anger was forcefully suppressed.
Throughout history, how many people have been able to be as flexible and adaptable as Emperor Gaozu?
"Xiang Ji's words were almost a takeover, but he still agreed."
"Even if it's just a temporary solution, it's not something most people can accept."
"It can only be said that Emperor Gaozu was indeed a man capable of great things."
Zhao Kuangyin also watched and praised it repeatedly.
If it were him, he might have already turned against Xiang Yu at this point and was ready to take him out for a one-on-one duel.
But Liu Bang endured it; not only did he endure it, he agreed to it.
"But if this happens, Xiang Ji will probably fall for it again."
"Yu's bravery is unparalleled throughout the ages. This person truly has put all his talent into bravery. Without that bravery, he would be completely manipulated by the Emperor Gaozu."
"When recruiting soldiers, does it matter whether they are from the Chu or Han clan?"
"With Han Xin as commander, will he really win Xiang Yu the hearts of the people?"
"What a pity, Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu..."