After Liu Bang entered the Han Dynasty, he revised political orders and treated the soldiers and civilians kindly. The people were all grateful and praised him. Liu Bang established camps at several important passes to guard Hanzhong. At this time, Hanzhong and Shuzhong were already in peace.

The army responsible for the expedition against Shu, Fan Kuai, Lu Wan, Zhou Bo, etc. also led their troops back to Nanzheng, Hanzhong in the past few days, where Liu Bang's palace of the Han Dynasty was located.

Outside the city gate, there was a buzz of people. Groups of soldiers were busy near the mountains and forests, cutting down trees and building camps. On the city tower, Liu Bang, dressed in a red cloak, stood by the city wall, holding the battlements with both hands and looking into the distance with bright eyes.

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It had been several months since we entered the Han Dynasty. Since the plank road was cut off, there had been some riots in the army, but they were quickly quelled. Coupled with Xiao He's governance skills, Hanzhong quickly recovered its vitality.

But the longing for his hometown, his beloved wife and his old father at home always inspired Liu Bang to return to Guanzhong and Chudi as soon as possible.

As time goes by, the original tranquility in Guanzhong is gradually broken. Many people travel through mountains and rivers to leave Guanzhong. There are deserters every day, and people flee Guanzhong every day. It is not so much that Liu Bang garrisoned troops everywhere to resist foreign enemies.

It is said that it was to control deserters and cut off the escape routes of Han army deserters.

And today, Fan Kuai and others have returned, and Sichuan is safe. This means that Liu Bang no longer has any worries, and the day to go east will not be too far away.

On such an important day, Liu Bang decided to greet the generals in person, so when the sun just came up, Liu Bang took Xiao He, Li Shang, Li Shiqi and others to the city wall and quietly observed Fan Kuai's army on the city wall.

Build a camp outside.

Time passed slowly, and in the blink of an eye, it had been several hours. The Han army in the distance had gradually established its camp, and red flags were burning like flames in the wind at the foot of the mountain. On the wide galloping road, Fan Kuai

Surrounded by more than a hundred cavalry, Liu Bang and others galloped towards Nanzheng City. Liu Bang raised his eyes against the sun, looked at it, and then said to the bodyguard on the side: "Go and inform Fan Kuai that I am waiting for him on the tower.

"

The guards left. At this time, Liu Bang looked at Xiao He and smiled brightly: "Sichuan has been pacified. When do you think we can go north?"

"The three armies have not moved, and the food and grass go first. The land of Shuhan is also a country of abundance. The land of the four fortresses is rich in food and grass. Why don't your Majesty prepare food and grass as soon as possible and formulate a plan to go north."

Liu Bang listened to what Xiao He said and figured it out with himself, and couldn't help laughing happily. At this time, Xiao He said again: "Does your Majesty still remember Han Xin?"

"Of course I remember." Liu Bang nodded, and Xiao He added, "This son is a talented general, why doesn't your Majesty accept him?"

"Well, that's what I have in mind. You can choose a day to bring him to see me. I have my own plan."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, Han Xin will serve as the captain of grain management under my account at this time. In a few days, I will personally introduce him to the palace." Xiao He replied, Liu Bang nodded with satisfaction and said nothing.

Not long after, the sound of horns sounded faintly from the city tower, and the rumbling drums beat slowly. This was Fan Kuai and others entering the city. Liu Bang no longer paid attention to Han Xin's question. He turned around and walked down the city. After a few steps,

Then they saw Fan Kuai and others hurriedly arriving at the steps. As soon as they reached the steps, they cupped their hands and said, "I have seen your Majesty."

Liu Bang smiled and nodded: "You have been tired from the expedition to Bashu. I have organized a banquet. Let's talk about it after we return to the palace."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

…

Returning to the Palace of Chu, Liu Bang sat back on his throne. Below, beside the neatly arranged tables, the civil and military officials were seated respectively. The maids had already brought wine and dishes and placed them in front of everyone. The aroma of the wine was so fragrant that it made people

revel.

The atmosphere was very harmonious. Liu Bang laughed, picked up the wine glass, and said to everyone: "Bashu has calmed down, and our army has no worries. I am very happy to congratulate you."

Everyone also raised their glasses at the same time: "Congratulations, Your Majesty."

Liu Bang drank all the wine in the cup and said: "From now on, you can train your soldiers with all your heart. On the day of the Northern Expedition, I want you to conquer the enemy and win the battle."

"We will definitely live up to your Majesty's expectations."

Everyone raised their glasses again and had a drink with Liu Bang, but at this moment, a man dressed as a soldier walked into the hall, walked quickly to Xiao He from the side, and whispered a few words beside him. Xiao He was startled and immediately stood up and said: "

Your Majesty, there is urgent business in the army, so I will leave first."

There was a banquet for all the ministers and it was the time of Fan Kuai's triumphant return. Liu Bang didn't ask too much. He just waved his hand and Xiao He left in a hurry. At this time, Liu Bang looked at everyone and asked: "Now that the plank road has been destroyed, who is there?"

You know, how do we go north?"

It was naturally Zhang Liang's idea to destroy the plank road. Liu Bang had already given Zhang Liang secret instructions. He could ask Han Xin if he had a strategy for going north to defeat the enemy. But Liu Bang also had selfish motives. He didn't believe that no one under him could come up with a clever plan to help him go north?

Could it be that all the civil and military officials under him are just losers? Liu Bang thought like this and looked at everyone with cold eyes. The atmosphere in the palace was a bit tense. Everyone held their breath and looked at each other.

Soon, Li Shiqi stood up and said: "Your Majesty, repairing the plank road cannot be completed overnight. If you want to go north, you might as well consider taking the Han River."

"Hanshui?" Liu Bang muttered silently. This was completely different from Zhang Liang's plan. Liu Bang kept his tone and said: "If you take the Hanshui, you will encounter Linjiang King Gong Ao of Nanjun. At this time, I just want to fight back to Guanzhong.

We don’t want to cause more trouble, what’s more, once Xiang Yu transfers to Nanyang County, our army will be attacked from both sides and we will not be able to fight with all our strength when advancing, and we will not be able to retreat with all our strength when retreating. What will we do then?"

"Just imagine, Your Majesty, Nanyang County Governor Deng Yan has been favored by Your Majesty, so he will definitely support Your Majesty. As long as Your Majesty takes the Han River, Deng Yan will be willing to surrender. Why worry about Xiang Yu raising troops?"

"Everyone knows that Gong Ao is from Xiangzhuang. If the Linjiang army is in trouble, will Xiangzhuang just sit back and ignore it?" Liu Bang asked again.

"This...I think Xiangzhuang is nothing to be afraid of." Li Shiqi replied, but Liu Bang was already furious. He slammed the table and said: "The power of the world is unfathomable, but Xiangzhuang has even surpassed Brother Nai.

, If I despise Xiang Zhuang and am trapped in Deng County, tell me who can save me?"

"This..." Li Shiqi was completely speechless. Cao Wuzhi, who was not far away, stood up and said, "It is really difficult to cross the mountains without taking the Han River. I hope the king will think twice."

Until this time, no one could come up with a better way. Liu Bang let out a long sigh of despair, which made Liu Bang more sure of Zifang's talent and reuse of Han Xin. After a long silence, Liu Bang stood up and said: "How to go north? Rong

I will think about it again."

Liu Bang left, and everyone in the hall looked at each other sadly, and left in disgust.

…

At night, Liu Bang returned to his dormitory. The banquet during the day made him realize that there was no shortage of advisers and generals in the Han army, but the one who could really lead the Han army out was Han Xin.

This made Liu Bang even more eager to see Han Xin, but while Liu Bang was thinking about it, a personal guard walked in and said, "Your Majesty, I just got the news that Prime Minister Xiao left without saying goodbye and went north."

"What?" Liu Bang was shocked and stood up in confusion, but soon he calmed down the excitement in his heart, sat down, looked at his guards, and just nodded quietly, I know.

"Aren't you going to chase him back, Your Majesty?" The guard was surprised and asked back, but Liu Bang laughed dumbly and said: "I know Xiao He very well. He will not abandon me. There must be some reason for his sudden departure. You can go down.

.”

The guard nodded and retreated.

Three days later, Liu Bang had just finished washing up and came to the side hall to enjoy the breakfast prepared for him in the kitchen. However, a personal guard came in and said with cupped hands: "Your Majesty, Prime Minister Xiao is outside asking for an audience."

"Oh? He's back?" Liu Bang laughed, put down his chopsticks, and ordered: "Bring him in."

The bodyguard made a promise and left. Soon, Xiao He entered and came to Liu Bang. He cupped his hands and said, "I have met the king."

Liu Bang nodded and said with a smile: "Have you eaten yet?"

"I just came back and came to see the king." Xiao He replied, and Liu Bang pointed to the soft mat beside him and said, "Sit down."

Xiao He sat down, and Liu Bang ordered the people next to him: "Bring breakfast to Prime Minister Xiao as well."

"Here." Biren made a promise and left. At this time, Liu Bang had no intention of eating anymore. He stared at Xiao He's eyes quietly and said calmly: "Some people say that you have rebelled and fled north. Now

Is this true?"

"Your Majesty, if I rebel, why do you need to come back again?" Xiao He replied with a cupped hand. Liu Bang nodded with a smile and asked, "Then why did you leave without saying goodbye?"

"To chase a national scholar."

"Oh? Who can be called a national scholar?"

"It's Han Xin whom I told the king a few days ago. He left without saying goodbye three days ago. After hearing the news, I hurriedly searched northward and found him." Xiao He replied.

After Liu Bang heard this, he was not surprised. Han Xin left in a hurry, which showed how urgent he was to seek an official position. This was exactly the result Liu Bang wanted, and the art of controlling a general is to give him what he wants when he needs it most.

Things, and now Han Xin is in chaos, it is the time Liu Bang needs. He looked at Xiao He, nodded with a smile and said: "It's time, you can bring him to see me tomorrow."

"Is the king going to reuse him?" Xiao He was extremely surprised and asked with a smile. Seeing Xiao He being so excited, Liu Bang nodded slightly, and Xiao He asked again: "What position is the king going to grant him?"

"How good is the general?" Liu Bang asked tentatively. Xiao He shook his head: "Han Xin is a great talent, and the king should not treat him so poorly."

"Is the Prime Minister willing to give up his position to Han Xin?" Liu Bang pretended to be surprised. Xiao He shook his head again and said: "The position of Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty is not suitable for Han Xin. If the king is willing to listen to me, Han Xin can be of great use. If

If he can be used to command the three armies, he will definitely be able to show his talents and lead the Han army to fight out of Hanzhong and severely defeat the Western Chu."

"Hahaha, I have this intention. If you bring him here tomorrow, I will reward him heavily." This time, Liu Bang no longer pretended to be confused, but Xiao He did not agree with Liu Bang's idea. He sighed and shook his head.

Said: "Since ancient times, great talents should not be chosen easily. If the king really values ​​Han Xin, he should build an altar to worship the general to show his sincerity. In this way, Han Xin can serve the king to the death."

"I know, I will meet him tomorrow and then make a decision." Liu Bang nodded and said nothing. At this time, the servant walked into the side hall with the food and placed it in front of Xiao He. Liu Bang picked up the chopsticks and said with a smile.

: "Let's eat first."

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