Hearing that this follower had a plan to solve the current difficult situation, Xiang Zhuang's already numb heart actually felt a little hopeful.
Normally, the advice of a small entourage might not really attract his attention, but this time was different from the past. Xiang Zhuang would not take any opportunity that allowed Jiangdong to gain an upper hand in the contest with Fan Zeng.
Don't dare to let it go easily.
Xiang Zhuang looked at the follower beside him expectantly, hoping that this follower could really give a good strategy to break the situation: "Since you said you have a strategy to solve the current difficult situation, then tell us, if you
Your strategy can really resolve the current predicament. You should be the first to take advantage of this trip to Mulingguan. When you return to Jiangdong, I will recommend you to take up the post of Zuo Sima under Grand Sima."
The official system of Jiangdong at this time was different from that of the Great Qin. After the unification of the First Emperor, Jiangdong had always implemented the Three Gongs and Nine Ministers system of the Great Qin Dynasty. However, after the Xiang clan took over Jiangdong in separatism, it abolished the Three Gongs and Nine Ministers system of the Great Qin Dynasty, and then reused the old system of the Chu State.
, then there was the position of Sima. Zuo Sima, under the command of the Great Sima, had an official position equivalent to the captain in charge of the army in the Qin Dynasty. He assisted the Great Sima in jointly commanding the army, similar to the position of chief of staff in later generations.
Under the dim moonlight, Xiang Zhuang carefully looked at the follower who made the suggestion in front of him. He saw that this man was tall and tall. Although his appearance could not be seen clearly, under the dim moonlight, he could vaguely see a bit of honesty.
Along the way, Xiang Zhuang had already had a rough understanding of the hundreds of people accompanying him. However, this person had never been outstanding, so it did not attract his attention.
The person offering the advice in front of them seemed to be a simple and honest person, and he didn't seem to have shown any outstanding qualities along the way. Now when they encountered difficulties at Muling Pass, this person actually stood up on his own initiative.
He also said that he had a solution to the problem, which inevitably made Xiang Zhuang a little impressed.
In anticipation of Xiangzhuang and others, this person spoke: "Regards, Major General, the situation at Muling Pass is unclear. We haven't seen Zhang Han yet, but we have already seen the camp of the Great Qin Tiger Army below the pass.
This matter must be investigated. Based on my humble opinion, I am afraid that Fan Zeng has already entered Muling Pass to meet Zhang Han. If so, I will never have a chance in Jiangdong!"
The attendant paused for a moment as he spoke, and then looked at Xiang Zhuang and others seriously, trying to deduce from the expressions of Xiang Zhuang and others their attitude towards his speculation.
Xiang Zhuang didn't say anything, but nodded to him a little decadently, gesturing for him to continue talking.
"Young General, if you don't risk your life now, how much later will it be? May I ask, Major General, if I still have a chance in Jiangdong? If Zhang Han surrenders to Fusu, then my defeat in Jiangdong is not far away. Young General, please don't
If we procrastinate any longer, I, Jiangdong, will really have no chance."
"Major General, I do have a plan to stir up discord between Fan Zeng and Zhang Han, but this plan is a little secret. I can only tell you about it, Major General."
"Hengchu, could it be that General is the former commander of Kuaiji County, Hengchu?" Xiang Zhuang asked in surprise.
"I'm in Hengchu"
Upon hearing this, Xiang Zhuang couldn't wait to push away the others around him, leaving only the follower who offered his advice.
Once Zhang Han killed or expelled Fan Zeng, he would have completely fallen out with Da Qin. According to Fusu's nature, he would definitely raise his troops to attack Zhang Han, so that they in Jiangdong would have a chance to breathe.
"I wonder if you have any good ideas? Please tell me quickly." Xiang Zhuang could no longer hold back and asked eagerly.
Not only that, under the military power of the Qin army, Zhang Han will definitely ask for help from Jiangdong. At that time, the initiative will be in Jiangdong's hands. They, Jiangdong, can watch the fight between Zhang Han and the Qin army and reap the benefits.
, take the opportunity to take back the Changsha County occupied by the Qin army, and join forces with Zhang Han to resist the Qin army.
"Oh, if my brother could have listened to the general's dissuasion in the past, I, Jiangdong, would not be like this!" Xiang Zhuang said helplessly.
After making the decision to sneak attack the guard on duty at the gate at night, Xiang Zhuang remembered that he had been busy asking this attendant for advice and did not even ask for his name.
If the patrol soldiers are attacked, Zhang Han will definitely think that it is the work of the Tiger and Ben troops outside the city. At that time, Zhang Han will definitely be suspicious and threaten Fan Zeng, and Fan Zeng's advantage will collapse under Zhang Han's suspicion.
Fan Zeng and others will be killed by Zhang Han.
Xiang Zhuang had thought of what the entourage said a long time ago, but he was worried that the plan would be revealed and would affect the lives of these hundreds of people. Now after listening to this entourage's enlightening sermon, Xiang Zhuang finally made up his mind and decided to follow the entourage's instructions.
Act strategically.
"This..." Xiang Zhuang's face showed a bit of worry when he heard this, and soon turned into a look of joy.
Although he was a little embarrassed, Xiang Zhuang still asked the name of this entourage: "The general is a great talent. Just now, Xiang Zhuang was busy asking the general for advice, and he even forgot to ask the general's name. It is really a sin. Please let the general know.
The name of General Xiangzhuang is taboo."
"When General Xiang Yu wanted to kill the prisoners of the Qin army in Nanjun, I tried to persuade him, but General Xiang Yu refused to listen, which eventually led to a catastrophe, and the general died at the hands of Fusu. After this incident, Xiang Yu may have
The general thought that it was his disobedience to my dissuasion that caused the catastrophe, so he never dared to face me. I couldn't bear to embarrass General Xiang Yu, so I ignored General Xiang Yu's obstruction and left the general's service, hiding his name and becoming a minor.
A young Sima who follows the army."
Seeing that there was no one else around him, the attendant revealed his plan:
"Major General, neither Fan Zeng nor Zhang Han know my whereabouts in Jiangdong at this time. It is really a perfect time to act for Jiangdong. What's more, there are no other soldiers under the Muling Pass except the Tiger Ben Army of the Qin Dynasty. If there are soldiers on duty on the pass at this time,
After an unexpected incident, the Major General thought that Zhang Han would identify who was responsible for this incident?"
"There is no one else here. Just talk to me. I will make my own decision on whether to do it or not."
Although Zhang Han was very much in agreement with the strategy proposed by his entourage at this time, he still did not dare to agree easily. After all, it was really dangerous to attack the patrol soldiers at Muling Pass by himself. If something went wrong, not only
The lives of these hundred people will be left at Muling Pass, and the hinterland of Jiangdong will also be affected.
This strategy proposed by the entourage was undoubtedly a win-win situation for Xiang Zhuang at this time, but the risks faced when implementing this strategy were too great, so Xiang Zhuang hesitated for a while.
Xiang Zhuang was constantly weighing in his mind. Although this plan was extremely dangerous, if it could be successfully implemented, the benefits to Jiangdong would be extremely huge.
Perhaps Hengchu saw Xiang Zhuang's doubts and took the lead to patiently tell Xiang Zhuang his experience without waiting for Xiang Zhuang to ask questions.
Xiang Zhuang's hesitant attitude was clearly seen by the follower who offered the advice, and he was disappointed for a moment.
"Major General, I am the one below."
"Major General, although Fan Zeng and his party may have taken the lead, we in Jiangdong may not have no chance. At this time, we already know where the Huben Army and Fan Zeng are, but at this time Fan Zeng doesn't know that we have also arrived at this Mu.
Under the Lingguan Pass, isn't this an excellent opportunity for me, Jiangdong? If I, Jiangdong, can make good use of this opportunity and act under the cover of night, I will surely provoke a rift between Fan Zeng and Zhang Han, causing Zhang Han and Fan Zeng to turn against each other.
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Hengchu was originally the leading captain of the garrison in Kuaiji County. In the past, Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu helped Xiang Yu when they raised troops in Kuaiji County. It can be said that this man was a rare good general under Xiang Yu. What Xiang Zhuang couldn't figure out was this.
Xiang Zhuang was puzzled that a good general could be reduced to such a state, only serving as a follower of his envoy Zhang Han.
"Actually, it's not General Xiang Yu's fault. Even if General Xiang Yu doesn't kill Qin's prisoners, Fusu will still send troops to Jiangdong, but it will be later in the evening. I don't think Zhao Tuo, the king of South Vietnam, has ever killed Qin.
He was a prisoner of the army! Why was he still destroyed by Fusu? Fusu was as ambitious as the First Emperor, and his resourcefulness was as good as that of King Zhaoxiang. He lived in the same life as him. Even if I, Jiangdong, did not provoke him, he would still send troops.
Attack and kill me Jiangdong."
"This strategy is indeed dangerous, but it is also a good one."
Xiang Zhuang smiled bitterly and said nothing, acquiescing to Hengchu's words.
"General Hengchu, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's solve the current dilemma first! What do you think the general should do?"
From the very beginning when he asked Hengchu for advice with a tentative attitude, to now he humbly asked Hengchu for advice, Xiangzhuang's mentality was also quietly changing. Of course, among them was the fact that he knew Hengchu's identity.
His respect is more of an acknowledgment of Hengchu’s strategies and words.
"Major General, if you want to implement this strategy, you must..."