Unparalleled Conqueror

Chapter 54: Chapter 54

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When he learned that King Xiang, who had always focused on military affairs, had given up on preparing his troops and decided to use strategies first...

Although the entire army did not dare to talk to each other openly, they were all shocked in their hearts.

The staff and clerks accompanying the army were shocked but also excited.

They couldn't help but look at each other, and they both read the words "determined to win" in each other's eyes.

The opportunity they had dreamed of had finally arrived, so how could they be willing to give it up to others

It should be noted that the Chu camp had quite a lot of staff, most of whom were true princes' sons.

They were willing to leave their homes and serve King Xiang at his knees. All they wanted was to one day be able to emulate the great diplomats such as Su Qin and Zhang Yi - to call the shots in the world and control the changes in the world through lobbying and making plans.

When the monarch's great cause is accomplished, they can also rise to the top like the dragon, realize their lifelong ambitions, and leave their names in history.

The reason why they chose to follow King Xiang was not only because Chu had the strongest power and the highest reputation as a hegemon, but also because most of the princes in the world were brave generals who were good at leading troops in battle, and generally looked down on Confucian scholars and literati.

Only King Xiang was known for his violent temper, but he was gentle and courteous to them.

What disappointed them was that, behind this courtesy, it also meant that military power was valued over literature and that they were not valued.

Unexpectedly, in the face of such a huge crisis, the usually impulsive and brave King Xiang actually calmed down for the first time and was willing to send lobbyists to make plans, which really surprised them.

After careful inquiry, they found out that it was General Lu who suddenly showed up and persuaded King Xiang to change his mind. Suddenly they understood.

As expected, it was General Lu who was the one speaking for Xiang!

After careful selection, Fan Zeng finally chose three people including Wu She from Xuyi.

They have been waiting for many years and finally have a chance to succeed. They are eager to try and are full of confidence.

If it weren't for the fact that preparations would take time, they would have set off overnight.

Now they can only wait until tomorrow morning to bring their respective troops and head to the borders of various countries in order to meet the kings as soon as possible.

As soon as everyone set out, a unfamiliar face appeared in Lu Bu's tent.

"General Lu," Lü Bu said in the dead of night, still with a bitter and resentful look on his face, he was alone in front of the rough map he had asked for from the foolish king, and he was lost in thought. Suddenly, the guard reported, "Lord Chen Xinwu wants to see you."

"What the hell?" The many passes on the map were so complicated that Lü Bu was dizzy and upset. When he heard a name he had never heard of, he immediately said impatiently without thinking, "No."

The guard was stunned by the decisive answer and did not dare to ask any more questions, so he whispered back to ask to see the man.

Unexpectedly, Lord Xinwu did not leave, but asked the guard to report again: "Lord Xinwu said that the general is troubled, and he may be able to make a plan to solve the problem."

Lu Bu frowned. Although he didn't really believe this nonsense, he could tell that the other party was determined to meet him.

Then he scratched his head, casually closed the map he had been studying for half a day, and said in a deep voice: "Please let him in."

As soon as he finished speaking, Mr. Xinwu Chen lifted the curtain and entered the tent.

Lu Bu sat in the main seat, raised his eyes slightly, and looked at him intently with his sharp tiger eyes.

Although this man was wearing the standard long gown and hair crown of a civil official, he was tall and handsome, and anyone who saw him would see that he was a handsome man who would make their eyes light up.

The only difference is that he has a pair of slightly upturned fox eyes, which makes him less handsome than the clear and bright moon, but more intelligent and romantic.

The man calmly came forward, bowed slightly, and raised the corners of his lips slightly: "Ping greets General Lu."

"Sit down."

Lu Bu glanced at him calmly, not appreciating his evil-minded appearance, and said casually, "Why did you come to see me instead of talking to the king?"

Chen Ping smiled and spoke directly: "I have followed King Xiang for several years. Although I have not been treated badly, my advice has not been used. General Lu is not only talented, but also courageous. He dares to speak out and make direct criticisms. Hearing this, I came here with the audacity to give it a try."

While this is true, the reason behind it is by no means that simple.

As early as when Chen Sheng started the rebellion, Chen Ping knew that the world would be plunged into a long-term chaos, so he seized the opportunity and led a small group of young and strong men to defect to King Ju of Wei.

However, although King Ju of Wei kept him, he only appointed him to serve as the Grand Coachman and be in charge of the imperial carriages. He ignored the many strategies he offered.

Later, he was plagued by hunger and slander, and the king's suspicion, so he was forced to flee.

As Wei Wang Ju was defeated by Zhang Han, Zhang Han was repelled by Xiang Liang, but not long after, Zhang Han returned and defeated Xiang Liang's arrogant troops. Chen Ping waited for a long time before he saw Xiang Yu, who inherited his uncle's will, as his new lord. He joined his army and followed him to many places.

After the Chu army entered the Pass, he was promoted along with his colleagues and was granted the title of minister, but he had no real power.

Before long, Chen Ping had seen through Xiang Yu's weakness of valuing military power over strategy, being reckless and lacking in strategy, and trusting treacherous ministers. He was unwilling to serve a mediocre ruler and end up in obscurity, and he also did not believe from the bottom of his heart that Xiang Yu had the great strategy to unify the world, and would sooner or later be defeated by others. So he kept a low profile and quietly observed the movements of the princes, hoping to find another wise ruler.

At a night banquet in the Qin Palace, he first met Zhang Liang, a wise man from Han, and felt that they had a good relationship. He then saw that Liu Bang was flexible and had great potential. In contrast, Xiang Yu was blind and confused. He couldn't help but think of choosing a new master to serve.

Although his network of contacts was not extensive, in addition to this one-time encounter with Zhang Liang, he also had an old friend, Wei Wuzhi, in the Han camp.

If you apply, there will be no shortage of people to recommend you.

Chen Ping had an idea and was considering it, but unexpectedly the situation changed suddenly and a little-known Lu Bu suddenly appeared in the middle of the situation!

The King of Chu was killed on the spot, and all the Han soldiers and Wang Sui were killed.

This young warrior, who had kept a low profile since joining the camp and was content to be an inconspicuous spear-bearing doctor, actually had such a brave and extraordinary strategy!

Chen Ping watched with his own eyes as he killed his way through a sea of blood and corpses with just his sword, shocking everyone and greatly changing the situation.

Because he seized the opportunity and took the initiative, Liu Bang, who was a guest of honor and whom he had high hopes for just a moment ago, was suddenly accused of regicide and was forced to flee westward to Shu. Xiang Yu got rid of the troublesome monarch who restrained him and put the blame on his power rival, so he took full control of the power and legitimately established himself as the overlord. What's even more incredible is that he listened to advice and changed his plan to lead his troops back to Pengcheng in the east, and instead established his capital in Xianyang and managed the prosperous Guanzhong.

The dramatic changes that followed one after another left him dizzy.

Chen Ping was surprised and couldn't help but become curious about this mysterious General Lu.

At first glance, his methods seem rough and direct, very much like those of King Xiang, but looking at the results, they are all revealing his shrewdness and foresight.

What made him completely give up the idea of leaving Chu was the earth-shaking change that took place in King Xiang after he listened to the advice.

—No longer confined to the narrow confines of being the overlord of the State of Chu, he moved his wars to the north, but only ruled the State of Chu.

Instead, he first occupied the powerful Qi and annexed Yan and Zhao, while carefully managing the base in the rear and winning the hearts of the people on the front line, clearly revealing his ambition to swallow up the world.

Chen Ping had a sharp eye and could see that the Chu army, which was surrounded by enemies and had lost three places in a row, seemed to be walking on thin ice, but it also had an excellent opportunity and was at a critical juncture to decide victory or defeat.

However, this opportunity was given by heaven, but it depended on whether King Xiang was willing to take it.

If King Xiang continued to be stubborn and stubborn, and still wanted to defeat the enemy by brute force, he would be surrounded by the princes, find it difficult to attack, and run out of food and grass. He would inevitably face defeat with his soldiers and food exhausted, and be deserted by his friends and relatives.

Because of this thought, when the Chu army vowed to attack and seek revenge, Chen Ping remained indifferent and just watched coldly.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Lu Bu arrived, Xiang Yu suddenly changed his behavior and completely changed his mind.

—As long as King Xiang is willing to listen to advice and use strategies, the situation will be settled.

Chen Ping waited and watched patiently for a long time, and finally made a decision that night to stay in the Chu camp wholeheartedly.

Having given up the idea of switching sides to other forces, he was unwilling to continue to be unknown and be a Nobumu Lord in name only.

Rather than going before King Xiang and asking for trouble, he would rather try his luck before Lu Qishi, a man who was both rough and meticulous and could change the situation on his own.

See if I can get this recommendation and display my talents.

Lu Bu's mind was still half on the map he had just read, and he nodded absentmindedly.

Just as I was about to open my mouth to say something perfunctory, a bolt of lightning suddenly flashed through my mind.

His whole body stiffened imperceptibly, and he suddenly raised his eyes, staring directly at the handsome and calm aide with his piercing eyes and asked, "You... what's your name?"

"General," he asked abruptly, but Chen Ping didn't care at all. He nodded gracefully and said, "My name is Chen Ping."

...Chen...Ping

Lu Bu's scalp tightened.

— Damn it, why is it Chen Ping!!!

When Lu Bu realized belatedly that the man in front of him was the conspirator in history who was even more ruthless than the poisonous scholar Jia Wenhe who still left him with lingering fear, although he tried his best to keep a straight face, the hairs on his body instantly stood up.

How could he not know that this dangerous person who should have been doing well under Liu Haozi was now also living under Xiang Hanzi? !

Lu Bu was invincible on the battlefield. He always led his troops into battle without hesitation.

If we compare him to a one-on-one fight, then apart from the bad luck of meeting Han Wang, a strong and brute man in this life, he is fearless and has no rivals anywhere in the world.

However, after suffering too many losses at the hands of Jia Xu, he felt a little scared of these vicious strategists whose minds were more cunning than honeycombs.

But after thinking about it, he gradually calmed down.

That Liu Haozi is still hiding far away in his lair in Bashu, and no one knows when he will see the light of day again... In his opinion, Chen Ping probably did not collude with the old villain, which is why he has been behaving himself for such a long time.

Besides, the powerful leader of the Chu State is that foolish overlord.

Even if Chen Ping really tricked me, the one who would be unlucky would be the idiot from the Xiang family, not me. Why is he so scared

After being startled, Lu Bu quickly calmed down.

I was no longer panicked, but I was instinctively alert and a little nervous.

No matter what he was thinking, his eyes were calm and expressionless as he looked at Chen Ping, asking directly, "What advice do you want to offer?"

Chen Ping knew that he was unknown, so he was mostly pleased when Lu Bu asked him his name, and did not feel offended at all.

Seeing that Lü Bu was really asking him for advice and was listening patiently, he could not help but smile and slowly told him what he was thinking: "The princes should speak, but they should not speak all."

Lu Bu said "Oh" indifferently, with a slightly raised tone and narrowed tiger eyes. His expression was naturally unfathomable: "In your opinion, who should speak and who should not speak?"

Chen Ping said without hesitation: "King Xie of Dai has long been resentful of his old minister Zhang Er, so we can talk about it. Zhang Er hates the king and has always been on good terms with Liu Bang. He also has old friendships with King Shen Yang of Henan and King Sima Ang of Yin. We cannot talk about the four of them. King Bao of Wei must be eliminated, and he must be eliminated quickly, so we don't need to talk about it."

Lu Bu listened with a serious expression, pondered for a moment, and said slowly: "I would like to hear the details."

It's a waste not to listen - if you don't understand, forget it.