He embarrassed Li Shiqi, the brother of the famous Confucian scholar in the late Qin Dynasty. Although he grew up with his brother who was well-read in poetry and books, the Han army general Li Shang not only had little interest in studying and studying, but also had no concern for family management, but like Xiang Kang and Liu Laosan, he liked to travel around all day long and ate and drank everywhere. He was a typical country gangster who could not be more typical and could not even find a wife during the Taiping period.

It was also quite strange that this kind of person was the most prosperous in the chaotic times of the end of the Qin Dynasty. Needless to mention the children of the Xiang family, Liu Laosan and his friends in Peixian, Li Shang was the same. With his brother's reputation, he not only got a good job under Xiang Kang's command, but also was entrusted with an important task by Xiang Kang and led an army alone to Guanzhong Bashu, which was very envious and got the opportunity to stand alone.

Li Shang finally did not embarrass his brother Li Shiqi in the war, nor did he disappoint Xiang Kang. With a lonely army, Li Shangling took over the important land of Hanzhong, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and also the Sichuan Basin, a country with rich resources. Although a large part of the reason was that the Qin court ordered the counties and counties in Hanzhong Basin to surrender voluntarily, no one could erase Li Shang's contributions. In addition, no one of the generals of the Han army was more familiar with the situation of Hanzhong Basin than Li Shang, so in the case of constant crisis on the southern front, Xiang Kang also asked Li Shang to defend the land of Hanzhong Basin for himself, giving Li Shang quite considerable autonomy.

Power is the most likely to corrupt people, and Li Shang is no exception. With great power in hand, Li Shang's diet and daily life inevitably began to become luxurious. In addition to the beautiful women who are as beautiful as flowers, there are also some flattering villains around him, and his mind is inevitably a little bit ethereal. Although these are not enough for Li Shang's gratitude and loyalty to Xiang Kang, Li Shang also truly tastes the taste of power.

Li Shang also had another weakness, which was that his political sense was too poor. When Xiang Yu's secret envoy Han Sheng quietly came to Hanzhong and secretly made a request to meet him, Li Shang not only did not arrange for Xiang Kang to inform him of this important situation at the first time, but also because Xiang Yu's envoy Han Sheng said that he brought Li Shiqi's news, Li Shang did not make any consideration and immediately summoned Han Sheng in his lobby.

Li Shang did have a deep brotherly relationship with Li Shiqi, and he was extremely concerned about Li Shiqi's current situation. He did not be polite after meeting him. He immediately asked Han Sheng: "Where is my brother now? Is he still in good health? Is there any letter he has given me?"

"Please rest assured that Mr. Li's situation is very good." Han Sheng replied: "Old sir, of course, he is in Pengcheng now. Although he insists on not surrendering to our King of Western Chu, our King of Western Chu has always treated him with courtesy out of respect for him, and specially arranged reliable personnel to serve his food and daily life, and respect him as a guest of honor. As for Mr. Li's letters..."

Speaking of this, Han Sheng deliberately paused, and then said, "I dare not deceive the general. Before coming, the envoy did meet Mr. Li and asked him if he had any letters to the general, but Mr. Li refused to write a book, just asking the envoy to bring a word to the general, so that the general would not have to worry about his safety, but just serve the King of Han carefully and not delay the major affairs of the King of Han because of him."

Unexpectedly, Xiang Yu's envoy Han Sheng would bring him such a message. Li Shang was stunned for a moment, and then smiled proudly and said, "That's right, this is indeed my brother's speaking style. You are smart and have not made up any lies to deceive me. Otherwise, I guarantee that you will not be able to get out of this gate today."

"The general has said it." Han Sheng smiled and said, "Who doesn't know Mr. Li's loyalty, righteousness and integrity in the world, and who doesn't know? Even if the little envoy takes advantage of the courage of the bear heart and leopard, of course he dares not make up and change the word and half of Mr. Li's words. Otherwise, not only will he not be able to hide it from you, but he will also be laughed at by Confucians all over the world."

Although he knew that Han Sheng was deliberately saying sweet words to make him happy, Li Shang was still very helpful after hearing Han Sheng's flattery and compliment to Li Shiqi, and said with a smile: "For the sake of your brother's message, let's sit down and tell me your purpose. However, this general has something to say first. If Xiang Yu wants to use my brother's threat to induce me, it would be a daydream. If I am moved by his threat, my brother will not agree."

"Please give Xin Chengjun a hundred thoughts about this. How noble is our King of Western Chu? How could he do the despicable thing to threaten the general with a hostage?" Han Sheng replied with a smile, and sat down under the guidance of Li Shang Guards, and then said: "But the little envoy did come for Xin Chengjun. The little envoy knew that Xin Chengjun would soon be in trouble and would even have life worries, so he worked tirelessly and traveled thousands of miles to save Xin Chengjun."

Li Shang was stunned again, and then sneered: "Young people are shocked and then caressed. Such lobbyists are not worthy of carrying shoes to my brother."

"Xin Chengjun thinks the young envoy is exaggerating?" Han Sheng asked in surprise and asked again: "Did Xin Chengjun really hear any news?"

"What kind of wind did I hear?" Li Shang asked back in confusion.

After deliberately looking at Li Shang carefully for a moment, Han Sheng nodded and said, "It seems that Xin Chengjun really doesn't know and dare not deceive Xin Chengjun. After our Western Chu court received the news that Chai Wu was killed by the King of Han, someone advised us Western Chu to change to Xin Chengjun to make you the King of Hanzhong and replace Chai Wu to rule Hanzhong and Bashu."

Li Shang's face changed suddenly. Han Sheng observed his words and said immediately: "Our Western Chu ministers are so provoking, of course, to alienate the relationship between the King of Han and you, Xin Chengjun, and make the King of Han suspicious and suspicious of Xin Chengjun. In order to achieve this goal, our Western Chu court also deliberately made this news public, so that the King of Han sent to Pengcheng could hear the wind and report it to the King of Han truthfully."

Li Shang's face turned pale, and he immediately said viciously: "Despicable villain, do you think our Han King will be your shameless trick?"

"Why won't the King of Han fall into a trap?" Han Sheng asked immediately, and said, "Please think about it. If you are in the position of King of Han and hear this news, you will know that Xin Chengjun's brother is hostage by our King of Western Chu, will you feel suspicious and strengthen your precautions against Xin Chengjun?"

Li Shang was speechless and had to admit that if he was Xiang Kang, he would definitely have doubts. Han Sheng struck while the iron was hot and said, "Of course, with the ability of the King of Han, he would definitely understand immediately that this was just a plan of discord between our Western Chu court, but I don't know if Xin Chengjun heard of Zeng Shen's murder? Someone suddenly told Zeng Zi's mother that Zeng Zi killed someone, but Zeng's mother didn't believe it. The second person told Zeng Zi to Zeng's mother again that Zeng Zi killed someone, but Zeng's mother still didn't believe it. However, the third person said that Zeng Zi killed someone, Zeng's mother was scared to cross the wall."

"Xin Chengjun, please think again. How many people will say that you will kill someone in front of the King of Han?" Han Sheng asked again, and then said, "Xin Chengjun, you are not an old member of the King of Han Huai Si. Although you have been trusted and valued by the King of Han and have been entrusted with the important task of defending Hanzhong Bashu, those old generals of Huai Si who followed the King of Han to rise up as early as Huai Si, have the one who is not jealous of Xin Chengjun, and your current power and status? Seeing that there are opportunities to take advantage of and there are loopholes to take advantage of, how could they be willing to miss the opportunity to replace Xin Chengjun? Then the three of them become tigers and the words of everyone are a gold. No matter how wise the King of Han is, how can they not be suspicious and preventive to Xin Chengjun?"

Han Sheng, a counselor from Xiang Yu who was highly recommended by Kuai Che, opened fire with all his energy. Every word and sentence pointed directly at human instinct, making Li Shang refute it, and could only sneer and say, "So what? Will the King of Han kill me indiscriminately because of your despicable discord?"

"Who dares to guarantee that there is no possibility?" Han Sheng asked immediately, saying, "The King of Han is suspicious of you for your sudden rebellion. In addition to directly executing you forever, another choice is to take away your military power and transfer the general back to Guanzhong for surveillance. If he does this, how can he not worry about your dissatisfaction with the general and hatred of him, which will become a hidden danger in the Han Dynasty? At that time, if you have a slight mistake in your actions, or the despicable villain who is jealous of your merits and power, you will slander a few words at will, how can the King of Han not have the intention to kill?"

After talking endlessly slandering Xiang Kang's master's ability, Han Sheng continued, "Take a step back, even if the King of Han is wise and martial, insists on not paying attention to the instigation of others, will you still have a day to stand out in the future? After taking back your military power and putting it on the shelves, even if the King of Han is wise and martial, he will definitely not dare to reuse you again, right? At that time, the general will be depressed and unable to succeed, and will not be relieved, and will not be able to save his relatives. What kind of painful situation will it be?"

The plan of disagreement is always the most disgusting trick. Even though you know that Han Sheng is exaggerating, Li Shang is still worried about his human instinct and has to hear Han Sheng's words. Han Sheng seized the opportunity, took out a yellow silk edict, stood up and held it in front of Li Shang, and said, "Your Majesty Xincheng, don't worry. As long as you accept the gift given to you by the King of Western Chu, you will not only have any dangers and hidden worries, but also will soon be able to return to Hanzhong and reunite with your brother, the king."

Li Shang was still rational and did not reach out to receive the edict. He just took a look at the edict that had been spread out by Han Sheng. Seeing that the edict was written by Emperor Chu Yi, the lord of the world who was respected by the princes outside the pass, he directly conferred himself as king. He also understood that he had granted the land of Bashu in Hanzhong to himself as his territory, and there was also a seal of Emperor Chu Yi.

It is absolutely false to say that Li Shang was not moved at all in the face of the throne and the temptation of more power. Fortunately, Li Shang just moved his heart, and immediately knocked away the edict that had already been held in front of him and shouted: "Don't do this! The King of Han is as kind as a mountain to me, and I will never bear the unjust things that the Lord has to be ungrateful!"

"Why is the king still obsessed?" Han Sheng said with great thoughts: "Does the king dare to make a bet with the little envoy? In a few days, the King of Han will at least send more people to closely monitor the king's every move. In severe cases, he would directly order the king to recall him to Guanzhong and take care of him nearby. If you refuse to obey, you will be killed immediately."

He glared at Han Sheng fiercely, and Li Shang suddenly smiled and said, "If you don't say anything, I almost forgot about it! The person who came, immediately took this man down, drove it into the prison car, and took it to Xianyang to ask the King of Han to send him off. Use this man's head to prove his innocence for me!"

The guards in the hall agreed and immediately stepped forward to hold Han Sheng down. Han Sheng did not resist, but just smiled and said, "Master, the little envoy dared to come to the door to ask for death. Of course, he was also ready to never go back. However, the little envoy must remind you that when the little envoy's death was sent back to Pengcheng, it was also the day when the brother Ling was killed, and there was no second possibility!"

"you!"

Li Shang's face began to turn black, and Han Sheng said without fear: "King, this is not a threat to a small man. You can tell at first that if you reject the kindness and kindness of our King of Western Chu, what is the use of our King of Western Chu leaving Brother Ling? You can only kill him with one knife, so that everyone in the world will know the fate of following the King of Han wholeheartedly?"

After all, he is not as rogue as Liu Laosan. He can't say anything about cooking his brother and asking for a share of the pie. Li Shang was hesitant and Han Sheng took the opportunity to say, "Please rest assured, our King of Western Chu still has an explanation. If the envoy can go back safely, no matter whether you are willing to accept his kindness, he will continue to treat Mr. Li with courtesy and leave you the opportunity to reunite with your brother in the future."

"You...!" Li Shang gritted his teeth, and soon understood Xiang Yu's vicious intention, and said, "Let you go back. Will I make it clear in front of the King of Han in the future?"

"What can't be explained clearly?" Han Sheng asked again and said, "Is it not your most trusted confidant in the king here? You still have to worry that they will leak the news? After leaving here, before leaving the land of Han, would you still seek death, reveal your identity, and go to the king of Han to provoke (submit yourself) to take my own life to frame you?"

Li Shang was shaken, and Han Shengze said lightly: "King, the brotherhood between you and Mr. Li has also been heard of. Your parents passed away early. It was because I ordered your brother to raise you. You are called brothers and are actually father and son. You are really cruel and use the fate of your envoy to exchange for your brother's life?"

The elder brother's life was hung by someone else's hand. No matter who is in Li Shang's current position, he would never be able to make up his mind. He stared at Han Sheng fiercely with a ferocious expression. Li Shang gritted his teeth and spoke several times and wanted to call him to take Han Sheng to Xianyang, but he couldn't be so cruel. Han Sheng understood Li Shang's thoughts and said, "King, I don't think there is no need to hesitate. For the sake of brother's safety, let the envoy leave. I will never know what happened today."

Li Shang's fists had already clenched their joints, but after trembling for a long time for his own brother Li Shiqi, Li Shang slowly sat down, waved his hand powerlessly, and ordered hoarsely: "Let him go."

The guards present were indeed Li Shang's confidants. After hearing Li Shang's instructions, they immediately let go. Han Sheng quietly breathed a sigh of relief and did not dare to continue to stimulate Li Shang. He bowed and said goodbye and left, leaving Li Shang sitting in the hall with sorrow, with a hundred thoughts in his heart, mixed feelings.

Li Shang quickly regretted the weak decision he made. Before the evening, Li Shang found that he was too careless to let Xiang Yu's envoy Han Sheng go. Although the guards present at that time were his confidants and he also issued a ban order, who dared to guarantee that they would really not leak any news? They would not seek wealth and honor and secretly inform Xiang Kang? In order to keep the secret, should they kill all these guards to silence?

Considering this danger, Li Shang was of course so worried that he had not slept all night. However, Li Shang was still even more frightened. After more than a day passed, his mansion manager suddenly came to report to him, saying that someone was secretly asking for information from his family and asking if he had seen a strange guest from outside the day before yesterday? Li Shang was shocked and scared when he heard this, and hurriedly asked, "Do you know who was secretly asking for information about me?"

"I don't know." The mansion manager shook his head and answered even more frightened. He immediately guessed that the mastermind behind the scenes was probably the Han Chinese civil and military officials who were loyal to Xiang Kang, and he regretted that he was forced to let go of the secret envoy sent by Xiang Yu for the sake of Li Shiqi's safety, so that he could not wash it clearly even if he wanted to jump into the Yellow River. Helplessly, Li Shang could only be forced to strengthen his confidentiality work at home, and be careful to stare at his own eyeliner.

This of course also formed a vicious cycle. The more careful Li Shang kept it secret, the more vigilant and suspicious he stared at Li Shang in secret, and the more he stared at Li Shang in the darkness. After Li Shang discovered such clues, Li Shang was of course more vigilant in his heart, fear and regret, and inevitably had such thoughts - if he really reached the point of desperate situation, should he take a gamble?

In this case, if Xiang Kang also takes action, or sends someone to strengthen the surveillance of Li Shang, or seizes Li Shang's military power for safety and transfers Li Shang back to Guanzhong for surveillance, then needless to say, Li Shang, who is desperate, may be forced to make a painful choice, and there will definitely be a rebellion in the rear of the Han army, giving the enemy who is watching Dandan around him an opportunity, resulting in regretful consequences!

Fortunately, at this important moment of life and death, Xiang Kang's special envoy Zhang Liang finally came to Hanzhong. However, what surprised Zhang Liang was that he had just settled in the museum and had not had time to change clothes and take a bath, and was about to visit Li Shang's residence. The Han army spy arranged by Chen Ping came to report in front of him and said, "Zhang Situ, the villain has contacted our people. The situation is wrong. The Hanzhong County Magistrate Cang Pi has secretly kept a close eye on General Li Shang."

"Why?" Zhang Liang asked calmly.

"Someone threw a letter into the yard of Cangjunzun and told him that General Li Shang had secretly met with the envoy of the King of Western Chu." The Han military agent replied in a low voice: "After hearing the wind, our people also secretly strengthened their surveillance of General Li Shang."

Zhang Liang smiled bitterly and said, "It's indeed amazing. While secretly rebelling, he took the initiative to inform him. The King of Western Chu has also learned bad things from his cousin, King Han."
Chapter completed!