Han Xin was unaware of the situation and panicked. He took great pains to finally wake up Lu Xiandi, who was in a trance due to the severe blow.
However, although Lu Bu woke up, the eyes that had been shining brightly before were now dim and lifeless.
Han Xin asked him puzzledly, why didn't he become the King of Bashu so as to get troops and attack Liu Bang directly
—Damn it, of course he didn’t expect that!!!
Lu Bu was so sad and angry that he almost vomited blood!
When he thought about how he had thrown away "Wang Bashu" with his own hands and then had the opportunity to openly poke the thieves' den of Liu Haozi, he regretted it so much.
Damn it, why was he so smart in the first place? Just because he disliked Han Xin's nagging, he deliberately left this very useful military genius behind and went to find Xiang Yu alone!
If he had known that Han Xin could come up with this idea so quickly, he wouldn't have cared about a few nagging words!
Lu Bu stared dimly at his cheap brother Han Xin, who had a particularly smart brain and whom he both loved and hated, until Han Xin shuddered for unknown reasons, and then he slowly closed his eyes.
Although my eyes were closed, the scenes of the past few days kept appearing in my mind.
There were times when he was forced to make a military remonstrance, and the fight ended in a loss for both sides; there were times when he had to rack his brains to persuade Xiang Yu to stop making kings at random in order to clean up the mess; there were times when he flattered and fawned on the foolish king, and fooled him into awakening his ambition to unify the world...
Han Xin looked at his brother with a face full of despair at a loss. He couldn't help but start to reflect on himself and wonder if he had asked the wrong question just now. At this moment, Lu Bu suddenly opened his eyes and jumped up!
"Brother Han, Bu will be back soon!"
After hurriedly saying this, Lu Bu rushed out like a gust of wind.
Han Xin was left standing behind, staring in amazement, not knowing what to do.
—Lü Bu naturally went to Xiang Hanzi.
Although King Xiang was a simpleton, he was very magnanimous. Even on the day he was beaten, he was still willing to be crowned king.
Then he wanted to make up for his loss and ask for a job as the governor of Bashu County. Considering the governor's generosity, how difficult would it be
King Xiang was a heroic figure who was not stingy with even the fertile Qi and the decent Yan lands. How could he be reluctant to give up the remote and desolate Bashu which was still under the control of Liu Haozi!
The more Lu Bu thought about it, the more hope he felt. His eyes lit up and his steps became faster.
The route into Shu is rugged and difficult, and having more soldiers does not necessarily mean you can gain an advantage.
He only needed to take Han Xin, this extremely smart think tank, and the 50,000 soldiers he already had, and he wouldn't need to ask for anything else from that stupid king.
—After this unforgettable lesson, not only would Han Xin only nag him when he acted recklessly in the future, he would also be willing to endure it even if someone really stabbed him with a knife.
Anyway, Liu Haozi had just arrived and might not have established himself firmly on the scene.
He and the God of War led 50,000 elite soldiers into Shu, and they would surely be invincible and unstoppable. The head of that old thief Liu would be easily captured!
When his mission was accomplished, he left a letter asking King Xiang to give the post of Governor of Bashu County to his brother Han.
King Xiang got the two counties of Ba and Shu, and Han Xin got the position of county governor, and everyone was very happy.
The world is big for you. With your own abilities, there is no place you can't go.
All the way, Lu Bu was fantasizing about his grand plan to defeat Liu Bang, the Prime Minister of Shu. A smile gradually appeared on his face, sweeping away his previous dejection.
His steps became faster and faster, and in the blink of an eye he arrived at the main hall where Xiang Yu was holding meetings.
The guards had solemn expressions and guarded the palace gates closely.
When they saw that it was General Lu who rushed in to ask for a meeting, their faces changed color even though they were still far away.
This General Lu was a terrifying figure who even the most valiant king dared to beat, causing the king to wander around the barracks for several days with a bruised face for the first time in history!
Lü Bu had no idea that the fight that day, which made him feel quite humiliated and in which he did not gain any advantage, and in which he was even ashamed to talk about the details in front of Han Xin, would be far more famous than his previous battles in which he killed more than 200 enemies.
Lü Fengxian's reputation for being fierce and brutal had already spread far and wide in the huge Chu camp.
After all, among the Chu army, there are not many brave generals who can defeat a hundred enemies alone unless they have personally fought in a duel, but there are also several.
However, in the whole world, there was only one person who dared to punch the violent and brave King Xiang and escaped unscathed and was highly valued and promoted step by step... and that was General Lu!
Lu Bu had no idea that in the eyes of the Chu soldiers, he was a powerful and fierce man more ferocious than a tiger, and they were deeply respected and feared.
When they saw him rushing over, the guards couldn't help but think of Wu Jian's loud noises that night. Their scalps suddenly went numb, but they had to pretend to be calm and asked respectfully, "Does General Lu have any urgent military affairs that he needs to report to the king?"
Seeing that he was so knowledgeable and tactful, Lu Bu was about to go along with it, but just as the words came to his lips, his eyes rolled and he suddenly changed his mind.
Never mind, he had refused the official position several times before, but now he took the initiative to ask for it.
It's shameful to go back on one's word.
What should I do if I keep rushing around like this and make King Xiang unhappy, which in turn ruins his plans
"No need." Lu Bu's face was more friendly than ever before, shocking everyone without knowing it: "Wait for me."
As soon as he finished speaking, in full view of everyone, Lu Bu actually leaned against a stone pillar with a jade lion pattern and waited in a very good mood.
However, he was very patient and was willing to wait, but the guards knew how high a position he held in King Xiang's heart, so how could they dare to let him wait any longer
Besides, General Lu seemed to be in a good mood, but if he lost his patience halfway through, this big villain who even King Xiang dared to beat up a black and blue face, he would probably start a massacre of those few soldiers... That would be easy!
Everyone felt a little nervous, looked at each other quietly, and made a decision tacitly.
The rest of the people continued to guard as if nothing had happened, and one of them went straight into the hall to report the matter to King Xiang.
Xiang Yu listened expressionlessly as his staff reported on the many affairs around Xianyang during the two months he was away from the city, and he fell into deep thought from time to time.
When he first heard that his beloved general Fengxian was coming here, a cluster of fire seemed to suddenly light up in the depths of his silent and deep eyes.
The broad shoulders and back, which had been slightly bent forward, straightened unconsciously.
He said without hesitation: "Why are you stopping us? Let Fengxian come in quickly."
Who dares to stop him? It's obvious that General Lu wanted to wait!
The soldier thought secretly.
But he also felt relieved, knowing that the notification was wrong, and hurried out, respectfully inviting Lu Bu into the hall.
At this time, Lu Bu's eyes were empty, and he was carefully thinking about how to fool the foolish king and ask for the position of county governor in a tactful way without losing his own face.
Although he was a little surprised to hear this, he did not doubt it and walked into the hall with confidence.
Watching his ostentatious figure walk in gracefully, the bodyguards looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.
The civil officials of the Chu State in the palace had long been accustomed to the late arrival of Lu Bu, a man recognized as both wise and brave.
Lu Bu walked into the hall with arrogance, and was led to the second seat that had been temporarily arranged for him, closest to King Xiang. The civil officials all looked straight at him and continued to discuss the previous topic.
Ever since Lu Bu entered the hall, Xiang Yu's eyes have been fixed on him, never moving away for a moment.
Until Lu Bu sat down with his horse and sword, but did not speak, but asked for soup, Xiang Yu, who had never waited for the other party to speak, slowly looked away, as if thinking about something.
He pondered for a while before coming back to his senses and continuing to listen carefully to what the civil officials had to say.
Lu Bu used to be very comfortable in front of Fatty Dong, and he was cunning and adaptable in his nature. He knew very well that once he had to ask a favor of his king, he had to correct his attitude and humble himself.
Even though he was listening to the boring court debate among the civil officials which lasted for quite a few hours, he remained sober and serious, and did not take the opportunity to gossip.
After the debate was over and everyone dispersed, Xiang Yu finally looked at his beloved general who had suddenly known him for some unknown reason, and asked in a deep voice, "Why did Fengxian suddenly come?"
Here we come!
Lu Bu perked up and quickly sat up straight, with a skillful smile on his face, and said in a sonorous and powerful voice: "Although I am not talented, I am willing to share the worries of the king!"
Xiang Yu was slightly stunned.
He listened silently to his beloved general describing with great excitement the advantages of the Bashu land, and was indignant saying that it should not have benefited the despicable and shameless Liu Haozi. Then he changed the subject and said that he was willing to take on the post of governor of the two counties of Bashu, lead 50,000 troops from Guanzhong, rush into Shu, and recover the fertile land.
Xiang Yu took half a cup of tea to digest it before he frowned and said coldly under Lu Bu's gleaming eyes: "No."
Lu Bu was stunned by these words and asked anxiously, "May I ask why, Your Majesty?"
…too far, not good.
Xiang Yu pursed his lips.
After careful consideration, he felt that people like Fengxian, who had no desires and were loyal to Chu, should never be treated lightly.
Fengxian did not want to be a king, nor did he want to lead a county...
He had a plan to promote Fengxian to be the Grand Marshal of Chu State in just one or two years and to keep him in Xianyang for a long time.
Out of intuition, he did not speak out his true thoughts, but just kept a straight face and said calmly: "The time is not right yet."
Seeing Lü Bu's eyes wide open, Xiang Yu's heart tightened slightly, and he thought of a clever idea in a hurry, and added hastily: "If Fengxian has any doubts, you can ask him when Yafu returns."
After all, Fan Zeng was old and could not bear the fatigue of following the army. He caught a cold on the way. So he accepted Xiang Yu's kindness and stayed in a small county outside the pass to recuperate, with 3,000 elite soldiers left behind to protect him.
The disease is slowly getting better, and it will take at least half a month for Fan Zeng to return to the capital.
As soon as Xiang Yu mentioned Fan Zeng, the smart man, Lu Bu believed it completely and could not hide his disappointment on his face.
Fortunately, this idea was just a sudden flash of inspiration, and the planning was far from comprehensive.
Although he was unhappy about being rejected, he did not suspect anything.
Seeing his beloved general, who had just been full of energy, suddenly become depressed, Xiang Yu relaxed his brows, was silent for a moment, and suddenly said calmly: "The King of Han wants to offer a thousand taels of gold to release Zhang Liang. I wonder what Fengxian thinks?"
Since Xiang Bo's secret rescue was exposed that day, although Xiang Yu miraculously did not vent his anger on the Han army's military advisor, Zhang Liang was still thrown into prison again and never saw the light of day.
Moreover, after this incident, the prison guards became even tighter. Even if Zhang Liang had great wisdom and strategy, he could not escape on his own.
Zhang Liang seemed to be aware of the danger of his situation, so he kept a low profile and did not cause any trouble. Over time, his presence was forgotten.
It was not until the King of Han suddenly came to ask for help that Xiang Yu remembered that there was such a person imprisoned in the prison.
Zhang Liang was a Han person and was very famous in Han.
If we release him and let him return to Han to assist the King of Han, it would be legitimate.
Zhang Liang
Lu Bu's ears moved, and his attention was instantly attracted.
"In my humble opinion, Zhang Liang must not be released!"
Even if you have only read a few historical records, Zhang Liang's name is still well-known.
Although we don't know where the King of Han is, he is willing to pay such a large sum of money to redeem people, and he can choose the time when the Overlord is going to war. There is something fishy about it.
Lü Bu was extremely alert, fearing that this fool would release the most powerful and intelligent man in the Han army out of greed for money. He tried his best to persuade him, "Zhang Liang is cunning and has many schemes. If he is used by others, he will definitely bring disaster to the king in the future. It is better to keep him in prison and waste some food than to let him go!"
Xiang Yu uttered a faint "hmm".
Seeing that this fool did not comment, Lu Bu no longer remembered his failed request for the position of Governor of Bashu County.
Fearing that Xiang Yu would let the tiger return to the mountains and allow Liu Bang to get another powerful military advisor, he had to rack his brains and talk a lot before finally making this fool nod his head in satisfaction.
After dealing with this mess, Lu Bu finally relaxed and returned to Qinchuan Palace with a normal expression.
Since his brother left in a hurry, Han Xin has been waiting in the hall in a restless mood.
He finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Lu Bu finally return.
Without waiting for Han Xin to ask, Lu Bu, who was full of complaints, could no longer hold back and complained to him, saying that the foolish Overlord was almost going to do something bad again and he was so scared that he was trembling with fear.
Han Xin listened silently.
As a fellow Han, he knew well that Zhang Liang was extremely wise and far-sighted, and because of the hardships he had suffered in recent years, he was completely loyal to Liu Bang.
As for the Chu camp, it is indeed inappropriate to let him go.
Seeing his angry brother, Han Xin couldn't help but smile. Just when he was about to agree with him, he heard his brother's anger disappear and he laughed triumphantly: "Bah! I want to occupy the toilet without taking a shit, so that old thief Liu can be jealous!"