The slaves all froze straight away when they saw their master’s reaction.
That Han Xin he also knew, a mediocre poor boy his master had met on the streets of Yun Meng Ze.
The master was generous and gave the other man a bag of small gold grains.
Later, because of an assassination of Qin, the two parties got separated.
I didn’t expect the other party to find this place by baba.
And they brought an equally silent and unknown person with them.
In his heart, Slave reckoned that the other party had come to eat for nothing, after all, an ingrate like his master… No, such a good man doesn’t come along very often.
He could understand that, anyone who came with a bag of gold would not be able to hold their own.
Look at himself, didn’t he just take a chance and turn it around?
But what was his own master so excited about?
Zhao Lang couldn’t even be bothered to explain to Slave at this point and got up to go out.
What kind of person is Xiao He?
Even if Zhao Lang’s history was average, he knew that the other party was a famous minister!
That talent goes without saying, and the more such talents one has, the better of course!
“Quickly, quick, quick, what are you still standing there for? Take me to greet them!”
Zhao Lang shouted at this time at the frothing slave.
The slave came back to his senses and said in a loud voice that
“Master, don’t be in such a hurry, I’ve already brought the person to the door.”
Then shouting towards the door, the
“Let… Well, ask the two of you to come in.”
The slave could see, more or less, that his own master seemed to value these two men.
Soon, two men appeared at the door, none other than Han Xin and Xiao He.
Seeing the two men, Zhao Lang could not help but feel some excitement in his heart and, not caring about anything else, he hurriedly went forward.
But he did not notice a small dirt pit under his feet.
He was directly tripped and immediately his whole body lurched, looking like he was about to fall.
But what kind of a reach is Zhao Lang?
With a slight twist, he regained his balance.
Only the cloth tracks he was wearing on his feet were tripped loose and fell off, Zhao Lang didn’t care, he hastily put them on and walked to the two men.
Holding Han Xin’s hand directly, he said.
“Sir Han, it’s good that you’re alright, it’s good that you’re alright.”
Looking at Zhao Lang’s slightly distressed appearance, Han Xin didn’t mind in the slightest, but was moved by his heart and said back that
“It is my recklessness that has caused the King of Zhao to worry.”
With that, he stepped aside and introduced
“King Zhao, this is my good friend, Xiao He, a man of great talent, who has joined you with me.”
It was then that Zhao Lang made an appearance of surprise and said that
“So it is Mr. Xiao, my king is out of order.”
Xiao He looked at Zhao Lang with a somewhat complicated look on his face, he had just seen Zhao Lang’s reaction in his eyes.
The king of Zhao among the six kingdoms was so respectful and attentive just for the sake of two nameless people like them, what kind of heart was this?
So with a few moments of sincerity, he saluted and said.
“I, Xiao He, have met the King of Zhao.”
When Zhao Lang heard the other’s name, his heart was even more joyful, and he also shook the other’s hand and said.
“There is no need for Mr. Xiao to be polite, let us sit down and talk.”
In the Great Qin, meeting and making friends and chatting was actually similar to the interview Zhao Lang had in his previous life.
People see each other and see if they fit in.
As the two were about to follow Zhao Lang into the room, the slave on the side suddenly ambled down and said that
“Master, your shoes are on backwards.”
Several people couldn’t help but look over at the same time, only then did they realize that Zhao Lang’s shoes were upside down.
It should be that after the shoe had just fallen off, he didn’t pay attention to it, so he wore it upside down.
At this moment, Nu was about to put on Zhao Lang’s shoes on his back.
There was nothing to it, the domestic slave was supposed to do these things.
But to his surprise, Zhao Lang pulled the slave away and said with a smile.
“Go and prepare the wine and food for us.”
Then he put his own shoes on, he didn’t usually let Niu do these things, except in his old home in Xianyang, where he enjoyed being served by Xiaoqi and Xiaojiu.
Outside, life was all on Zhao Lang’s own.
After putting on his shoes, Zhao Lang said, somewhat embarrassed
“I’ve made you two laugh.”
But Han Xin and Xiao He did not smile at all; on the contrary, their eyes were full of emotion.
The three of them made their way to the room and after sitting down, Nu had by this time brought in wine and food, taking away by the way the potato vermicelli that Zhao Lang had eaten earlier.
Just looking at the food, Zhao Lang commanded that
“Bring some more meat.”
A hint of reluctance appeared on Slave’s face and he wanted to say something, but was held back by a warning look from Zhao Lang.
Xiao He looked at him, but did not say anything.
Now at this time of year, there was wine and meat.
Zhao Lang had the intention to pull the strings, Han Xin had the intention to pull the strings, and Xiao He did not resist, so for a while the three of them talked happily.
It was only in the middle that Xiao He found an opportunity to go outside and saw the slave outside the house.
With a slight movement of expression, he said.
“Housekeeper, Xiao He is new to King Zhao’s army, there are some places he has not taken care of, please bear with me.”
The slave looked at Xiao He, this man was a good talker.
He certainly knew by now that his master valued several people, otherwise he wouldn’t have thought to indicate a wave of his role in front of his master before.
Naturally, he would not give Zhao Lang a hard time and returned that
“Mr. Xiao has spoken highly of you, all of you are serving your master, there is nothing to be encompassed.”
Xiao He smiled and nodded in approval, and then said, without thinking
“I still have to thank the steward for this army wine and meat, but it is good.”
Hearing this, Nu could not help himself somewhat and said that
“Today’s is certainly good, that’s the master’s share for ten days!”
Xiao He listened with a slightly moved expression and said that
“How come the King of Zhao still has a limit?”
Nu, intending to speak for Zhao Lang, returned and said
“The food in the army is all fixed, this meat** is expensive and the master has said that more should be left for the soldiers!”
“All the generals, they all have a share!”
“The master treats you all to a meal like this, and he can only eat potato flour for ten days himself!”
When Xiao He heard this, his expression became slightly serious, and when Nu had finished, he saluted and said.
“Many thanks to the steward for telling me.”
Then walking towards the inside of the room, the
“Mr. Xiao, what took you so long to return, come, come, have another drink.”
But Xiao He shook his head at that moment and said, with a little seriousness
“We have come to join you with all our hearts, but the King of Zhao is not treating us with all our hearts.”
Hearing these words, Zhao Lang was slightly stunned.
Han Xin was also confused for a moment, not so much because Xiao He said that Zhao Lang was not sincere.
After all, everyone could see Zhao Lang’s attitude just now.
It was just that he thought, “Didn’t you say you’d take a look first?
How come in the blink of an eye you’ve turned into a ‘genuine come and vote’?
“Where does that come from?”
Zhao Lang asked in disbelief.
Xiao He’s face was solemn as he returned that
“When we came in, there was a night of food on this table, that is what King Zhao normally eats.”
“In order to entertain us, Zhao Lang took out ten days’ worth of his own meat portions.”
“Is that correct?”
Hearing these words, Han Xin looked at the wine and meat in front of him and also changed his expression slightly.
Zhao Lang showed a hint of embarrassment and said that
“Mr. Xiao, this…”
Xiao He said.
“Please also ask the King of Zhao to bring some unusual food.”
Zhao Lang could not refuse at this time and said that
“Slave, go and bring three bowls of potato flour.”
The slave quickly brought over three bowls of potato vermicelli.
While looking at the potato vermicelli, which was obviously quite coarse in front of him, Xiao He revealed a smile and said.
“This is filling and has a good taste.”
The three of them ate the potato vermicelli and once again talked freely, only this time, the conversation was much deeper.
It went on from morning until noon, and Zhao Lang exclaimed that
“Mr. Xiao is indeed a great talent, from now on, this king will be in the service of you in this military affairs!”
Xiao He was stunned to hear this, although it was good that he had demonstrated his talent, but the other party was too quick to hand over power!
How long had they only known each other?
What if he was a wine sack who only talked?
And so it was impossible to resist asking.
“King Zhao, do you trust me that much?”
At this time, Zhao Lang waved his big hand and said that
“If you use a man without suspicion, you should not use him with suspicion… You are a great talent, so you should do so!”
What a joke, if he didn’t dare to use this person, who else would he dare to use?
Seeing Zhao Lang’s resolute attitude, Xiao He stood up and saluted, saying.
“I will do my best!”
Zhao Lang hurriedly got up and helped the other party up, then took out a bag of gold pellets from his waist and said.
“This king is negligent today, these are the money for us to drink.”
Xiao He did not refuse this time and looked at each other with a smile as he and Han Xin accepted the money with a smile.
Several people exchanged pleasantries for a while longer before Zhao Lang sent the two to rest, after all, they had also worked hard all night.
When everything had settled down, Zhao Lang instantly revealed a smile.
He could not help but be happy, for now he already had Chen Ping, Han Xin and Xiao He.
Military and domestic affairs, all with helpers.
Even if he retreated to the grassland one day, with these talents, plus his own potatoes and gunpowder.
For the first time, Zhao Long had absolute confidence to fight back!
Just when Zhao Lang was in an extremely happy mood, on the other side, Xingyang, Xiang Yu was staring at Xiang Zhuang in front of him with bloodshot eyes, radiating an endless might.
Like a raging lion, he said.
“What did you say?!”
Xiang Zhuang was shaken by Xiang Yu’s might and took a few steps back, gritting his teeth and said that
“Yu, our army was defeated at Dingtao! Great Uncle he… He was also killed by the Qin army!”
“Nonsense!”
Xiang Yu roared with extreme fury that
“How could Great Uncle Father be killed!”
Xiang Yu did not want to believe this, although Xiang Liang was not his father, he was taught his martial arts and military skills by Xiang Liang.
The relationship between the two, however, was closer than father and son.
When he became an adult, Xiang Liang also groomed him as the heir to the Xiang clan.
But now, such a man who was also a teacher, father and friend, had actually been killed?
At this time, Xiang Zhuang also said with tears in his eyes.
“Ah Yu, I know it’s hard for you, but now the Xiang Clan is depending on you.”
“The Qin army has already captured Dingtao and is heading towards Xingyang, you have to make a decision early!”
Hearing these words, even if Xiang Yu did not want to believe them, he knew that his great-uncle father was no longer with us.
At this time, Fan Zeng, who was on the side, said with an extremely serious face.
“Ah Yu, now that the Qin army is strong, we should retreat to Chu and gather a large army, then we can try to do it later!”
Fan Zeng had previously warned Xiang Liang that the Qin army was deceitful.
But to his surprise, the Qin army’s counterattack was actually fatal!
In one battle, they killed Xiang Liang!
Now, they only had 50,000 to 60,000 Chu troops in their hands.
And most of them were conscripted folk, no way they could be a match for the Qin army!
“Retreat to the defensive?”
Hearing Fan Zeng’s words, a hint of tyranny flashed in Xiang Yu’s eyes and he shouted that
“I want the Qin army to pay in blood!”
Fan Zeng frowned and looked at Xiang Yu, who was about to go berserk, and said.
“Yu! The Qin army is in full swing, we are…”
But before he could finish his sentence, Xiang Yu ordered that
“Pass on the order! Eight thousand cavalrymen of the sons of Jiangdong, follow me to raid Dingtao!”
“Xiang Zhuang, you bring the others after you!”
After saying this, without waiting for the others, he directly took his own halberd and headed outside.
Looking at the powerful Xiang Yu, none of them dared to come forward to dissuade him.
It was not long before the sound of troops being deployed came from outside.
Everyone in the room looked dumbfounded, and Xiang Zhuang was frozen in place.
Dingtao was hundreds of miles away from here, how could you still fight a war with 8,000 cavalry rushing past?
Besides, I rode my horse back overnight, but with my infantry, it would still take me a few days to get there!
And the provisions, how am I going to arrange them?
But he didn’t dare to say these words, at that time, he was afraid that Xiang Yu would kill him!
Luckily, Fan Zeng, who was sitting on the top seat, quickly said that
“General Xiang, you should work harder, take the elites of the army and bring three days’ provisions and set off immediately.”
“I will lead the army with provisions and rations and then support them!”
In no time, Fan Zeng had things arranged and Xiang Zhuang breathed a sigh of relief, it was good that someone had arranged it!
Hastily receiving orders, he turned towards the outside and saw a few familiar figures, and hastily shouted that
“Liu Bang! Follow me back to Ding Tao!”
Liu Bang was a little confused at this point, but followed anyway, he had no choice now.
And in the room, Fan Zeng sighed with a worried look on his face.
The Xiang clan was the strongest now, but without Xiang Liang as the main man.
How could Xiang Yu, with his impulsive nature, be able to take charge of things?
If the raid on Dingtao fails, the Chu army will not be able to attack in the near future!
Of course, if we can retake Ding Tao, then the initiative will still be in the hands of the Chu army!
With a wave of his hand, Fan Zeng did not think too much about it and headed out to arrange the provisions.
When he reached the outside, he saw Xiang Yu with 8,000 cavalry, killing towards Dingtao with the momentum of a rainbow.
Organising logistics was actually extremely boring, yet extremely important.
By the time they set off, it was already evening, but Fan Zeng still insisted on setting off at night.
It was just a matter of splitting up the batches.
Two days and two nights of marching later, having almost reached the vicinity of Dingtao, a cavalryman came galloping along with a wild roar.
“A great victory for our army! We have defeated Ding Tao!”
“Our army has won! We have defeated Ding Tao!”
Fan Zeng’s eyes lit up at the sound of this, and he hurriedly said that
“Speed up the advance!”
Then with a happy face, he looked towards Ding Tao, not so much because he had retaken the city.
Rather, it was because, having seen a trait in Xiang Yu!
Eight thousand cavalry running hundreds of miles and actually managing to smash through tens of thousands of Qin troops!
What kind of greatness was this!
Xiang Yu, with the credentials of a king!
A day ago, outside the city of Dingtao.
Meng Yi is leading the Qin army to retreat.
Looking back at the Chu generals who were still fighting at the city head, his face was extremely ugly.
He had not expected that he would meet that man again.
The man who had almost shaken the Qin army’s defences at Yunmengze with a single man.
And this time, the other man arrived with a surprise attack with 8,000 cavalry, cavalry turned infantry, and actually broke through Ding Tao from the front!
Although it was also because the Qin army was extremely tired, the other side was too!
He could actually still defend, but the losses would be huge.
The Great Qin could not afford to lose now and had to retreat.
“Xiang Yu!”
Meng Yi silently recited the name and frowned slightly.
Who in the Qin army could meet him head-on?
