Chapter 2032 The Banquet of Hongmen(1/2)
Upon hearing the news that Fang Zheng had entered the Pass, Xiang Yu and the princes were shocked. What followed was extreme anger.
For a time, many representatives of the princes' armies asked to see Xiang Yu, hoping that Xiang Yu could go to Guanzhong as soon as possible to eliminate Fang Zheng's thief army and set the record straight.
It’s not surprising that the princes’ army would have this idea. Since the beginning of the uprising, Fang Zheng’s rebel army has been incompatible with other rebel armies and appeared to be very isolated. He refused Chen Sheng’s enfeoffment, and therefore naturally had no relationship with the peasants.
The connection between the large ranks of the rebel army, and even in the eyes of the senior leaders of the rebel army, Fang Zheng was more like a rogue who occupied the mountain and became the king, rather than a general of the rebel army.
In addition, the philosophy of the Fangzheng Rebel Army is completely different from other rebel armies. Not only does he want to overthrow the tyranny of the Qin Dynasty, but he also wants to wipe out the remnants of the nobility and feudalism. This is simply unreasonable for the princes' army——
-It can even be said that Fang Zheng basically fought against both the rebel army and the Qin Dynasty on his own.
This is another reason why Founder's power expanded the slowest. In fact, it is not that there are no celebrities in history who want to defect to Founder. For example, the famous Han Xin once met with Founder, but the two sides could not reach an agreement on the issue of enfeoffment.
Unanimously, Founder made it clear that he wanted to strengthen centralization and abolish the enfeoffment system. This was unacceptable to people like Han Xin who were trying to restore the glory of their motherland, so the two sides broke up.
Therefore, the rebel army also regarded Fang Zheng as the second cruel King of Qin. When they saw that he actually took the opportunity to take Xianyang directly, they were immediately furious and demanded that they directly clear the way with soldiers and horses and catch all these wanton thieves.
Faced with the instigation of the princes, Xiang Yu seemed very embarrassed. On the one hand, he was indeed dissatisfied with Fang Zheng taking advantage of his Julu Battle to attack Xianyang. But on the other hand, unlike the princes outside, Xiang Yu knew very well that Fang Zhengtian
The deeds of human reincarnation.
Although according to the current intelligence, Fang Zheng has less than 100,000 troops, while Xiang Yu has 400,000 troops. However, Xiang Yu knows very well that in front of Fang Zheng's Qinyin killing the enemy, 400,000 people are nothing at all.
How many will die. He once heard the story from his father Xiang Shaolong about how Fang Zheng, one man and one piano, wiped out ten thousand horse thieves in an instant. At that time, this story left a deep psychological shadow on Xiang Yu.
So what can an army of 400,000 people do? At most they can play 40 pieces of music.
But Xiang Yu couldn't show weakness, and he couldn't tell others about this. Xiang Yu knew very well that if the princes learned that Fang Zheng could kill them with just one person and one piano, they would definitely run away immediately.
So Xiang Yu had no choice but to lead his army forward under the instigation of the princes and went straight to Hangu Pass.
However, when Xiang Yu led his army to Hangu Pass, the scene in front of them stunned everyone.
They originally expected that Founder would deploy a large army to defend Hangu Pass, or at the worst, he would send a large number of soldiers to defend here. However, when the princes' army arrived at Hangu Pass, they found that the huge Hangu Pass had nothing but the walls fluttering in the wind.
Apart from the bright red flag, there were only dozens of people spraying water and cleaning the city wall, as if no one else was around. Fang Zheng was sitting on the city tower, with a guqin in his hand, and two virgins standing behind him, looking leisurely and contented.
What the hell?!
Hearing the report from the former army scouts, Xiang Yu felt that his hair was standing on end.
Mr. Fang even played the piano. From Xiang Yu's point of view, the meaning was already very obvious!
But others don't know that.
"General, that is obviously a traitor who is trying to create suspicion and use tactics to deceive the soldiers! Please let me lead 3,000 cavalry, and Hangu Pass will be captured!"
"Wait!"
Hearing his subordinate's request to fight, Xiang Yu also hurriedly stretched out his hand to stop the opponent. He knew very well that although many people thought this was Fang Zheng's trick, in fact he could really do it! If he nodded now, his subordinate would
If you really lead 3,000 cavalry to attack Hangu Pass, you will definitely go there and never come back. Maybe you will go in with 3,000 more horses.
However, this is not important. What is important is that in this way, the news that Fang Zheng can kill the enemy with the sound of the piano will inevitably spread throughout the entire army of princes. By then, the army of 400,000 will definitely become a mess. Even if Xiang Yu is not good at this, he
I also know that once things become like this, it will be really troublesome.
Thinking of this, Xiang Yu has made his decision.
"The general invited me to a banquet in Hongmen?"
Looking at Xiang Yu's servants in front of him, Fang Zheng was a little surprised. He just wanted to cosplay an empty city strategy, but he didn't expect that they would even come out at the Hongmen Banquet now?
Of course we should go. This is the world-famous Hongmen Banquet. Wouldn’t it be in vain if we didn’t go and experience it?
And that Xiang Zhuang... I don’t know if I can see him?
To be honest, Fang Zheng actually has no interest in men dancing swords, but it has been passed down through the ages, so of course you can't miss it.
Thinking of this, Fang Zheng also smiled slightly.
"Please tell the general that Fang will be there on time."
In the morning of the next day, Fang Zheng rode a white deer and wandered to the camp of Xiang Yu's army in Hongmen. Upon learning of Fang Zheng's arrival, Xiang Yu immediately sent someone to invite Fang Zheng to enter the camp and put some
banquet.
"It has been several years since we were separated from Young Master Fang. When we meet today, Young Master Fang is still the same as before."
Looking at Fang Zheng, Xiang Yu, who was holding the wine glass, couldn't help but sigh. He also knew that Qin Shihuang worked hard for the elixir of life, but whether the elixir existed was still a mystery. However, Fang Zheng was now truly immortal.
At least in his eyes, Fang Zheng has remained almost unchanged over the years.
Thinking about Qin Shihuang's power over the world, but he still tried to achieve immortality but failed, and then looking at the immortal in front of him who was obviously immortal, it really made Xiang Yu feel a little sad.
"You are much older. It seems that arranging the army and conquering the world is quite energy-consuming."
Fang Zheng poured a glass of wine and drank it by himself. At the same time, he glanced at the tent camp. There were only four people in the tent camp at the moment. Apart from Xiang Yu and Fang Zheng, the remaining two were Xiang Bo and an old man. If
If Fang Zheng guessed correctly, the old man should be Xiang Yu's adviser, Fan Zeng, who was respectfully called "Yafu" by Xiang Yu.
"Xiang Yu has something unclear. Why did Young Master Fang choose to enter the Pass at this time to seize Xianyang? Originally, Xiang Yu thought that Young Master Fang was not interested in fighting for the world."
Looking at Xiang Yu's attitude towards Fang Zheng, Fan Zeng had a flash of doubt in his eyes. He was just a counselor who followed Xiang Yu after the uprising, so he didn't know much about Xiang Yu and Fang Zheng. But now he saw Xiang Yu's attitude toward Fang Zheng, who looked much younger than him.
Fan Zeng was quite surprised that Fang Zheng was so respectful, treating him like an elder.
"I really have no interest in simply fighting for the world, but for the sake of the people and this land, I decided to come out and give it a try."
Fang Zheng put down the wine glass in his hand and looked at Xiang Yu.
"You have your ideas, and I have mine. Now I still say the same thing, Xiang Yu, why don't you help me unify the world. I'm not afraid to tell you the truth. I have said it before, and I will say it again now. You are suitable for it.
General, but you are not suitable to be an emperor. Because you are too upright, too loyal, and too principled. These are all good qualities, but it is different for an emperor, especially for a mortal like you.
"
"Master Fang, Xiang doesn't understand."
Hearing this, Xiang Yu frowned.
"Why should a mortal be an emperor and not value friendship?"
"Due to the limited lifespan of a mortal, even if you have a harmonious relationship with your important ministers when you are in power, but considering who belongs to the world and who the dynasty will belong to after your death, even the family relationship between father and son may be abandoned. Don't you know this very well?
?”
Fang Zheng silently pointed out Ying Zheng and Qin Shihuang, while Xiang Yu remained silent and answered in a low voice after a moment.
"Xiang Yu once told Mr. Fang that Xiang Yu would not be that kind of person."
"So you are not suitable to be emperor."
Fang Zheng shook his head.
"Look, if you are just a general, you can talk, laugh and build friendships with your companions who share life and death in the court. But if you become an emperor and are as weak as Ying Zheng, you may return to the West at any time? By that time,
Are you worried that your friend will have too much power inside and outside the court? Or even seek power and seize the throne? By then, it won't be a question of whether you think about it or not."
"………………"
After hearing this, Xiang Yu held the wine glass for a while and just drank without talking. At this time, Fan Zeng finally spoke.
"Young Master Fang said this, do you want the general to surrender? Can Master Fang guarantee that the extraordinary achievements of the general above will not be hidden by birds of prey?"
"Haha, of course not."
Fang Zheng shook his head.
"As for why, your general knows best, and... I will adopt a new political governance system. Of course, I can't say it will be 100% successful, but you have to give everything a try, right? Xiang Yu and I are destined
No, frankly speaking, I don’t want to fight Xiang Yu on the battlefield, so I came to the banquet in the hope of persuading the general to surrender."
Fang Zheng does not intend to directly adopt the governance system of his previous life. After all, theory must be combined with practice. Fang Zheng intends to adopt a constitutional monarchy as a transition. After all, a new political system and development require a leader. However, Fang Zheng, as a heavenly being reincarnated, has no
Descendants no longer have to worry about heirs, and there is no need for a monarch to seize power. And with Fang Zheng's ability, there is no need to worry that he will be assassinated, or that there will be no king in the country.
As long as it can be stabilized, then Founder can guide the entire system to transition to a republic. After all, the biggest resistance to system transfer comes from the monarch himself. However, Founder can delegate power at any time and does not have such a pathological desire for power. If he wants to reform, he will naturally
Much easier.
Hearing this, Xiang Yu wanted to say something, but Fang Zheng waved his hand again.
"I know what you want to say, but I want to tell you clearly that the princes and armies must die. These old nobles of the six countries were the main cause of the demise of the Qin Dynasty, and will also become the most unstable factor in the new dynasty. I am not afraid to tell you
, no matter whether you choose to surrender or not, I will catch all the old nobles from the six countries and kill them all without leaving a single one behind."
"………………"
Facing Fang Zheng's words, Xiang Yu's expression became more serious. At this moment, Fan Zeng looked at Fang Zheng, his expression unchanged, but he secretly winked at Xiang Yu.
Realizing Fan Zeng's look, Xiang Yu was also speechless. In fact, before Fang Zheng came, his "younger father" had suggested that Xiang Yu should defeat Fang Zheng at the Hongmen Banquet. After all, Fang Zheng's master was unknown, and the ideas he promoted were in this
In the eyes of the ruling class of the era, it was considered "disrespectful" and acted unjustly. As long as they announced to the outside world that Xiang Yu wanted Fang Zheng to surrender, but if the other party held Xianyang and refused to surrender, it would be a matter of course to capture it.
The plan was good, but it was a pity that Fan Zeng didn't know that Fang Zheng was not an ordinary person, and Xiang Yu couldn't tell him directly. He could only find an excuse, saying that Fang Zheng and he were old friends and couldn't bear to commit such a vicious attack - nonsense, really.
If so, I don’t know who committed the murder.
Seeing that Xiang Yu didn't respond, Fan Zeng was secretly anxious. He really didn't understand why Xiang Yu valued such a young man so much. He even raised the jade jade several times to signal Xiang Yu to make a decision, but Xiang Yu still turned a blind eye.
There is no way, it seems that the general will not take action.
Looking at Xiang Yu who was drinking and pretending to be stupid, Fan Zeng also had a flash of light in his eyes and glanced at Fang Zheng again. Then he stood up and left the tent on the pretext of going to the toilet.
To be continued...