In the Palace of the King of Chu//, a chamberlain stepped forward and shouted loudly: "I have invited the envoy from Jiangdong to come and see me."

Xiang Bo, accompanied by Xiang You and Xiang Sheng, slowly walked towards the main hall. Soon, the three of them bowed their hands and saluted: "Xiang Bo, the envoy from Jiangdong, has met King Zhang Chu."

Chen Sheng saw that Xiang Bo and others were tall and tall, and had extraordinary temperament. He couldn't help but smile and said: "They are indeed the heroes of Jiangdong. You three don't need to be polite."

The three of them thanked each other. At this time, several guards brought soft mats and placed them on the guest seats. The three of them took their seats. At this time, Chen Sheng smiled and said: "Jiangdong and I are far apart and have never interacted with each other. I didn't know that you three are visiting today.

Any advice?"

"Since King Chen Sheng killed the officials and revolted, the world responded and came to vote from all directions, all hoping to revive the Chu State and overthrow the Qin Dynasty. Now, King Zhang Chu, you have established yourself in Chen County, dominating one side, and your reputation has spread throughout the country." Xiang Bo said.

He deliberately paused and glanced at Chen Sheng. Seeing that he was very pleased with himself and was listening with great interest, he continued: "My Xiang family set up an army in Kuaiji to uphold the will of our ancestors and help the Chu Kingdom. After learning that you, your Majesty, founded the country,

How could you not come to see me and show your respect?"

Xiang Bo's horses were photographed moderately. Chen Sheng was very impressed. He narrowed his eyes slightly. On the side, Kong Kun also nodded slightly. Only Cai Ci kept staring at Xiang Bo and others, carefully savoring Xiang Bo's every word, and noticed that Xiang Bo and others

The real purpose was, but until now, Cai Ci had not noticed anything unusual.

Chen Sheng sat high on the table and nodded slightly. He liked Xiang Bo's flattery very much. In a good mood, Chen Sheng looked at the chamberlain on the side and ordered: "There is a banquet. I want to entertain distinguished guests."

...

Half an hour later, in the side hall of the Chu Palace, there were already servants and maids running around, and plates of dishes and fine wines were brought in and placed on the tables. At this time, Chen Sheng, Cai Ci, Kong Yu, Song Liu,

Xiang Bo and others have taken their seats one after another.

After half a stick of incense, the dishes and fine wines were all placed. A chamberlain stepped forward and shouted loudly: "Your Majesty has ordered us to start the banquet."

The maids were busy pouring wine for everyone. At this time, Xiang Bo picked up the wine glass, raised it above his head to show respect, and said with a smile: "Uncle Xiang, I would like to use this wine to toast King Zhang Chu today. I hope that in the future, we can have a good relationship between you and me."

Adhere to cooperation and jointly overthrow the violent Qin Dynasty."

Chen Sheng laughed heartily: "I also hope to get the support of the Xiang family. Come on, drink up this glass of wine."

The two of them each drank the wine in their glasses. Xiang Bo refilled the glasses again and said with a smile: "The king is able to sweep through Chen County and Sishui County with a meager army. It shows that the king's majesty is definitely given by heaven. I would like to drink a glass to the king.

I hope the king will appreciate it."

Chen Sheng laughed. The waiter on the side had already filled the wine glass. Chen Sheng raised the wine glass and toasted to Xiang Bo again. Just like that, you two toasted me and I toasted you. They drank six or seven glasses in succession. At this time, both of them were

He was drunk and the atmosphere of the banquet was extremely harmonious. Xiang Bonai cupped his hands, pretending to be surprised, and asked: "On my way here, I heard that your army marched into Xingyang. They couldn't attack for a long time and suffered heavy losses. I didn't know about it..."

When Chen Sheng heard Xiang Bo mention this, he was slightly unhappy. This was a wound in his heart, an insurmountable wound. At this time, he snorted coldly and sighed: "That useless Wu Guang, I've been here and there,

We sent troops to reinforce him, with a total of 150,000 troops, but he failed to step into Xingyang, which really disappointed me."

Speaking of this, Chen Sheng took a sip of wine, sighed and shook his head. At this time, Xiang Bo smiled and said: "It's just a Xingyang, why is it so difficult to attack? If your Majesty is willing, I have a way."

"Oh?" Chen Sheng's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but asked with a smile: "I wonder what you have in mind?"

Xiang Bo stared at Chen Sheng, swept his beard with his right hand and said with a smile: "If your Majesty is willing, I am willing to go back and convince my general to send troops to cross the river, go to Jiujiang, enter Chen County, go to Dang County, and approach Xingyang. Together with your army, Xingyang can be defeated."

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Chen Sheng fell into deep thought. He had also heard about the strength of Jiangdong County. If they were willing to help, it would really be a big help. Thinking of this, Chen Sheng picked up the wine glass and laughed and said: "Let me think about this matter. I will give it a try in a few days."

I’ll give you an answer tomorrow.”

Xiang Bo knew that this matter should not be pushed too hastily, so he raised his glass and replied with a smile: "I am willing to wait for the good news from your Majesty."

Both of them raised their heads and laughed. At this time, Xiang Bo gave Xiang Sheng a sign. Xiang Sheng took out a bamboo slip from his arms. Xiang Bo presented it with both hands and said with a smile: "This is my general's intention. Although

It’s not much, but it’s what the king is in short supply at this time.”

When Chen Sheng heard what Bo Xiang said, he became interested. The chamberlain beside him had already walked over, took the bamboo slips, took them back, and gave them to Chen Sheng with both hands. Chen Sheng opened them and read them. On them were a thousand sword heads and three hundred swords.

The many weapons were indeed the items he was in urgent need of. Chen Sheng looked at the bamboo slips and said with a smile: "Such a generous gift, I would rather obey it than respect it."

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At night, there were only a few people on the street, only Zhang Chujun soldiers patrolling the street.

In an inconspicuous street, a carriage galloped towards West Fourth Street. Soon, the carriage turned a few corners and came to a mansion. On the plaque of the mansion, there were two words written clearly: "Confucius's Mansion"

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This is Kong Kun's mansion. At this time, a person walked out of the carriage. He was Xiang Sheng. He whispered in the coachman's ear, then jumped out of the carriage, and the carriage drove away. At this time, Xiang Sheng strode to the mansion.

He stepped forward and patted the door knocker with his right hand. Soon, rapid footsteps sounded in the house.

An old man opened the door, looked outside, and said displeasedly: "Who are you looking for in the middle of the night?"

"Please tell Mr. Kong that Xiang Sheng is here to visit." Xiang Sheng said with cupped hands. The old man looked Xiang Sheng up and down. Although it was dark, the old man still saw that Xiang Sheng was dressed gorgeously and was not an ordinary young man in the market, so he nodded and closed the door.

left.

About halfway through the incense stick, the door of the Confucius Mansion opened again. The old man cupped his hands and said with a smile: "My master is already waiting in the living room."

Under the guidance of the old man, Xiang Sheng walked through the garden and came to the living room. At this time, Kong Yu had already sat down on the soft mat. Today, the Xiang family visited Chen Sheng. Kong Yu had already seen Xiang Sheng in the Chu Palace, but he didn't know that he suddenly

Why did he come to visit late at night? When he saw Xiang Sheng being brought in by the doorman, Kong Yu stood up, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "It turns out to be the Xiang family, I'm rude."

Xiang Sheng hurriedly greeted him and returned the greeting: "I am taking the liberty of visiting. It is disrespectful to me. Please forgive me, Mr. Kong."

The two of them chatted for a while, and the guests and hosts took their seats. At this time, Kong Kun asked: "It's so late, why are you so anxious to see me?"

Xiang Sheng took out a jade pendant from his arms and handed it to Kong Kun. Kong Kun quickly recognized that this jade pendant once belonged to his daughter Kong Xiuyun. When Xiang Zhuang left the Kong family, his daughter had given it to him.

When Xiang Sheng took it out in his hand, Kong Kun was slightly surprised. He looked at Xiang Sheng in surprise and asked, "This jade pendant...?"

Xiang Sheng was surprised when he saw Kong Yu, and couldn't help but sigh: "Last year, our Xiang family held an event in Kuaiji. I was ordered to go to Sishui County to handle the affairs. Mr. Zhuang asked me to take this jade pendant to Suiyang to visit Confucius' mansion. But at that time I

When I arrived in Suiyang, I learned that your Kong family had moved to Chen County. I was busy with official duties and could not come to Chen County immediately, so I had to return to Kuaiji with regrets."

Speaking of this, Xiang Sheng looked at Kong Yu and said: "But today, I was ordered to accompany Uncle Xiang on a mission to Zhang Chu State, so I can return this jade pendant to you. Now that it has returned to its original owner, I hope Mr. Kong will keep it." "

It seemed that Xiang Zhuang was not dead, and Kong Yu was overjoyed. However, from Xiang Sheng's words, Kong Yu could easily tell that the Xiang family probably didn't know about the marriage between Xiang Zhuang and Kong Xiuyun, but this matter had to be put aside. We must now find out the real purpose of the Xiang family coming to Chen County and why they suddenly offered so many weapons."

Thinking of this, Kong Yu put the jade pendant on the table, looked at Xiang Sheng in surprise, and asked: "Isn't it that you came to Chen County this time just to unite with Zhang Chujun?"

When Kong Kun asked, Xiang Sheng smiled bitterly and sighed: "Now that the world is in turmoil, my Xiang family upholds Chu's will and wants to regain Chu. However, although Chen Sheng first raised the flag of righteousness, he refused to support the Chu people. And Ge Ying Although he supported Mi Xiangjiang to become the king last year, he rebelled against Chu and killed his lord for glory out of selfish motives. This made my general Xiang Liang believe that only by sending troops north can he attack the Qin army and gain a place in Western Chu. By uniting with the forces of Southern Chu, we will surely be able to help the Great Chu, re-establish Chu descendants on the throne, and compete with the Great Qin.

After Xiang Sheng finished speaking, he looked towards Kong Yu. At this time, Kong Yu was already deep in thought. The room was extremely quiet. Xiang Sheng picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and waited quietly.

After an unknown amount of time passed, Kong Yu sighed softly. He woke up from his meditation, looked at Xiang Sheng, and asked doubtfully: "I wonder what you need me to do?"

When Xiang Sheng saw Kong Kun asking about it, he was secretly happy. He came tonight just to ask Kong Kun for help and to say a few nice words in front of Chen Sheng. But at this time, Kong Kun mentioned the matter himself, so Xiang Sheng didn't have to Beating the bush, when he saw Kong Kun staring at him, he couldn't help coughing, silently sorting out his words in his mind, and said softly: "My general is worried that Chen Sheng will not let us go north to join forces, so I hope Mr. Kong can help persuade Chen Sheng."

Speaking of this, Xiang Sheng paused for a moment. He needed to give Kong Kun time to think. Soon, Xiang Sheng continued: "As long as we can cross the river and join forces with Zhang Chu's army, sooner or later the land of Western Chu will be under our control. middle."

The room became quiet again. Soon, Kong Kun sighed and sneered: "Actually, Chen Sheng is short-sighted. He only knows how to defend himself and does not know how to survive by seeking strength. Judging from Wu Guang's failure to attack Xingyang for a long time, Chen Sheng's Zhang Chujun did not What kind of strength is there? If the Xiang family intends to go north, I am really willing to help."

Xiang Sheng was overjoyed and held up his hands to express his thanks. At this time, Kong Kun said again: "However, the situation in Jiangbei is unstable and the world is turbulent. It is unpredictable who will win and who will lose. I hope that when you go back this time, you can bring my daughter with you." Send it to Jiangdong and hand it over to Xiangzhuang for resettlement."

Xiang Sheng smiled and cupped his hands: "I will definitely send your daughter to Jiangdong safely, why not..."

Xiang Sheng paused for a moment before continuing: "How about Mr. Kong returning to Jiangdong with us and leaving Zhang Chujun?"

Kong Yu smiled bitterly, shook his head, and said with a smile: "I promised Zhou Shi to accompany Wei Jiu in Chen County. This is my promise, and I must fulfill it."
Chapter completed!