Through Time Chapter 480

“Must we kill the King of Zhao?”

Fan Zeng looked at the cloth in front of him and frowned slightly at the

“Why is there such a rush?”

Now though they had recovered most of the Chu territory and now recaptured Ding Tao.

It appeared to be powerful, but he himself knew it well.

The various Chu nobles in the south, although responding to the uprising, were in reality more like tiny sub-states.

Everyone listened to Xiang’s arrangements and also admitted to giving money and food.

But the Xiang clan could not interfere much in the affairs of the fiefs.

As for Great Qin, although there are not many troops now, the strength is actually still there, it just needs time to slow down.

It was the right time to unite the kings and take advantage of the opportunity to defeat the Great Qin.

How can one kill a king at this time?

Seeing Fan Zeng’s hesitation, Xiang Zhuang gritted his teeth at this time and said

“Sir, Zhao Lang can also be said to be one of the murderers of the Great General at this time!”

Although he did not have any evidence to show that Zhao Lang had anything to do with this matter.

After all, even Zhao Lang would have fornicated with the Qin army, Xiang Liang had anticipated this and made arrangements against it.

Whether Zhao Lang had fornicated with the Qin army or not, it had nothing to do with the other side, and that night, Zhao Lang had stayed where he was.

Even if he confronted the other side in public, Zhao Lang would only put the two military orders in his hands, in front of them.

With that pair of poisonous tongues, he would have blocked them from saying anything and was still at a disadvantage!

Therefore, he would not give the other party this opportunity.

But looking at the results only, without considering the evidence, then there must be Zhao Lang’s black hand in this!

Xiang Zhuang quickly finished his speculation.

After listening to Xiang Zhuang’s words, Fan Zeng could not help but frown and said to himself that

“So that’s how it is, you were right in thinking.”

“Just why didn’t you tell Yu?”

Xiang Zhuang took a breath and said, slowly

“Ah Yu is affectionate and has an old relationship with that Zhao Lang, and I don’t have any evidence, so I’m afraid I wouldn’t believe him even if I told him, but it would alert the King of Zhao, so I didn’t tell him.”

Fan Zeng looked at Xiang Zhuang with some surprise and said that

“Well done, you have thought it through.”

He had always thought that Xiang Zhuang was only brave, but he had never expected that he would be more thoughtful now.

Xiang Zhuang said, with a bit of hatred

“Eldest uncle died under the schemes of those people, so of course we must think more!”

Fan Zeng nodded his head gratefully and said that

“There is no need to make any noise about this matter yet, wait for me to investigate the other side properly and see if we can make use of it, otherwise Xiang’s family can hardly support themselves nowadays with only Ah Yu.”

Although Xiang Zhuang was still a bit angry, he still nodded, and then after thinking for a while, he said.

“Sir, before, Great Uncle Father also found some good talents in the army, but he just hasn’t had the time to promote them yet.”

“Now it is possible to use them, two of them have the talent to lead the army, one of them is called Ying Bu and the other is called Long Tho.”

“In addition, there are also Yu Ziqi, Ji Bu and Zhong Li Oblivious in Wu who can serve!”

“Well, there is also one called Liu Bang, whom Great Uncle also has some regard for.”

Fan Zeng heard these news, but was not extremely happy, but said, with some sorrow.

“Great General Xiang Liang is a great talent, but unfortunately…”

It was obvious that these were the men Xiang Liang had prepared for Xiang Yu.

How the other side was always there, then Xiang would have a much easier time.

“It’s just that the message inviting the kings of the six kingdoms to return to Dingtao has been sent out, they should be arriving soon.”

“When the time comes, give them a good reception.”

Xiang Zhuang led the way.

“Yes, sir.”

Xiang Zhuang was about to retreat with his orders when a Chu soldier hurried in from outside and said urgently.

“Sir, it’s not good, General Xiang wants to reorganise his men and attack the Qin army directly!”

“What?!”

Fan Zeng stood up in shock and

“Take the old man there at once!”

Now is not the time to chase after the Qin army!

Fan Zeng had now figured out the reason why Xiang Yu’s 8,000 hors*men had recaptured Ding Tao.

It had something to do with Xiang Yu’s bravery, naturally; after all, he was the one who had scaled the walls and then broken through from there.

But it also had to do with the low walls of Dingtao and the fact that the Qin army was tired and unsteady.

Several reasons combined to bring about this result.

But now the Qin army had retreated to their original camp, well defended, and had rested for two more days.

To try to attack the city with cavalry now would be to send them to their deaths!

Soon Fan Zeng arrived at the camp, and seeing Xiang Yu furiously rallying his troops, he immediately went forward and said.

“Stop! All men and horses return to the camp!”

When they heard Fan Zeng’s order, all the Chu troops stopped, knowing that Xiang Liang had thought highly of his opponent during his lifetime.

They knew that Xiang Liang had given him the power to control the whole army!

“No one is allowed to stop!”

Xiang Yu waved his halberd at this time and hissed loudly that

“Today, you will follow me to break the Qin army! Afterwards, we will slaughter the city for three days!”

The Chu troops looked at Xiang Yu and their eyes instantly became wild!

Ever since they had followed Xiang Yu, they had always been victorious! No defeat ever!

Xiang Yu is their military god!

Seeing this scene, Fan Zeng had both joy and sorrow at seeing this scene.

The joy was that he did not have to worry that someone would threaten Xiang Yu’s position after Xiang Liang’s death.

The sorrow was that Xiang Yu, with his nature, was too rigid.

Of course, Fan Zeng would not let Xiang Yu lead the attack at this time anyway, and directly took out a piece of cloth and silk from his bosom, saying.

“Xiang Yu! General Xiang Liang has an order! Come quickly to receive the order!”

Hearing these words, Xiang Yu’s eyes snapped open and the Chu troops around him stopped and looked at Fan Zeng.

Xiang Yu walked over at this time and said loudly that

“The last general, Xiang Yu, receives the order.”

Fan Zeng let out a slow sigh at this time, then put the cloth and silk in his hand into Xiang Yu’s hand.

Xiang Yu took the cloth and silk, and when he finished reading it, he was already in tears, then he knelt down in front of Fan Zeng and said.

“Xiang Yu has met Yafu!”

That cloth and silk was Xiang Liang’s last order, an order set up to prevent Xiang Yu from losing control.

Let Xiang Yu recognise Fan Zeng as his sub-father and set a limit to him.

Fan Zeng stepped forward and helped Xiang Yu up, saying that

“Now that the Qin army has recovered, attacking now would only cost the lives of the generals.”

“Besides, it is almost winter in the north, so we should prepare our troops and stockpile provisions now.”

“When next year’s spring begins, we can make a great effort to defeat the Qin army!”

Fan Zeng said with bitter words of advice.

Although Xiang Yu still disagreed with Fan Zeng’s words in his heart at this time, once he remembered that this was his great uncle’s last order, he

At once, he said.

“The last general will listen to the order!”

Fan Zeng breathed a sigh of relief at this point and gave Xiang Zhuang a wink.

Xiang Zhuang hurriedly said that

“Everyone return to camp!”

Soon, the whole barracks settled down again.

Only then did Fan Zeng lead Xiang Yu back to the camp.

A few days later, Fan Zeng was instructing Xiang Yu on his next plan when he heard a wailing sound at the door.

“Big brother! Big brother! Why did you just leave!”

Several people turned their eyes to see Xiang Bo barging in with a red face and

“I only went to deliver provisions to the army, how come I came back and big brother left!”

“Yu’er! Yu’er! Why are you still sitting here? Why don’t you go and take revenge on your uncle! My big brother has raised you for nothing!”

As soon as Xiang Yu heard these words, his eyes turned red.

Luckily, Xiang Zhuang, who was at the side, quickly grabbed Xiang Bo and said that

“Young Uncle, Ah Yu has avenged Great Uncle! We have killed many Qin soldiers!”

Only then did Xiang Bo settle down a bit and sat down crying and sobbing.

Although he did not like this elder brother, he knew that Xiang Liang was the reliance of the Xiang clan.

Now that Xiang Liang was dead, he would not have a good life in the future.

So he was overcome with grief and grabbed Xiang Yu and wept bitterly.

Looking at the scene in front of him, Fan Zeng knew that he would not be able to conduct the proceedings today, and was about to tell the men to go and rest.

A Chu soldier came in again and said.

“General, the messenger has reported that the King of Zhao and the others have arrived in Dingtao.”

Fan Zeng’s expression faintly moved and said that

“How many men have they brought with them?”

Chu Jun returned and

“Each one has brought only a few thousand men with him.”

Fan Zeng narrowed his eyes slightly and quickly said that

“Go and tell the several royal families to tell them that they will discuss the subsequent battle against Qin together at the former Qi King’s residence on the day.”

These people would certainly not agree to come to the Chu army camp.

This time, he would take a good look at that Zhao Lang and see if the other side was the most threatening to the Xiang clan!

The next day, Fan Zeng brought his men to the Qi King’s residence very early in the morning.

Then he prepared to greet several royal families at the entrance.

He followed Xiang Liang only later, but had not seen these people before.

For Zhao Lang, he only knew that the other party was extremely young and extremely handsome.

In addition, Xiang Liang had said that the King of Zhao was extremely cunning and had a thick face and a dark heart.

Soon a young man with a fairly handsome face but a slightly frivolous demeanour came to the door.

“Is this man the King of Zhao?”

Xiang Liang asked Xiang Zhuang, who was next to him, in a low voice.

If this man is the King of Zhao, there is no threat.

Xiang Zhuang shook his head and said back that

“This is Tian Rong, the King of Qi, who is considered close to us.”

Fan Zeng nodded with some disappointment at once.

How could this kind of person still be one of our own?

After fetching Tian Rong inside, not long after, another young man came.

This time Xiang Zhuang took the initiative to introduce

“This is Tian Du, the King of Qi, who is close to the King of Zhao. At that time, Great Uncle supported Tian Rong in order to fight against the King of Zhao and divide the land of Qi.”

Fan Zeng looked at Tian Du and instantly revealed a smile, this man was almost the same as Tian Rong who had just gone in, so everyone was considered to be even.

“The one coming behind is Wei Bao, now the king of Wei, a martial artist, who is also close to us.”

“That one… That one I don’t know either.”

Xiang Zhuang looked at Ji Wushuang, but he was a little confused.

But he quickly said that

“The one walking at the end is the King of Zhao, Zhao Lang!”

Fan Zeng immediately gazed at Zhao Lang, only to see an extremely handsome young man, who was walking this way.

“Actually so young?”

Fan Zeng said with some incredulity.

He could not believe that the man who had given Xiang Liang such a headache was actually so young.

Xiang Zhuang also gave a bitter laugh, remembering his own night, when he was forced by Zhao Lang to even say the words, and said

“Sir, don’t look at him as young, this man is particularly cunning and has a poisonous mind.”

Fan Zeng said, with some emotion.

“It is true that one cannot look like a man.”

Just then, as if sensing his gaze, Zhao Lang revealed an extremely sincere smile towards him.

Fan Zeng’s heart, however, became even more wary.

Soon, Zhao Lang led Ji Wushuang, arrived in front of the two men, took the initiative to smile and bowed, saying

“Greetings to you both, this is King Ji Wushuang of Yan, who has also come to discuss great matters.”

It looked extremely humble and courteous.

But Xiang Zhuang looked chilled in his heart at this time, for he had seen Zhao Lang’s true face!

Fan Zeng frowned slightly as he looked at the heroic and uncommon King Yan.

This King of Yan seemed too heroic.

Zhao Lang quickly said at this time that

“I wonder where Lord Xiang is?”

Fan Zeng looked at Zhao Lang and said back that

“Yu is entertaining the King of Qi and the others, so I would also like to ask King Zhao to come with me.”

Zhao Lang asked, with a smile.

“Haven’t you asked the old man yet?”

Fan Zeng smiled back and

“I, Fan Zeng, have met the King of Zhao.”

Hearing this name, Zhao Lang’s heart was slightly startled, this name sounded quite familiar.

Damn, I should have known that I should have read more in my last life.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have only remembered Xiao He and Han Xin.

Clacking his lips, Zhao Lang smiled back and said.

“I beg you, old man, to lead the way.”

The attitude was extremely good.

As Fan Zeng secretly observed along the way, he noticed that the other party was also smiling at the servants he met along the way, without any semblance of arrogance from the other royals.

If Xiang Liang had not spoken to him earlier, he would have only thought that Zhao Lang was a modest gentleman as gentle as a jade.

But the more he did so, the more scrupulous he became in his heart.

After he saw that Zhao Lang had actually taken the initiative to help up a servant who had accidentally fallen.

His heart was already chilled, and he now knew why Xiang Liang must kill Zhao Lang!

In the Great Qin, a person who could be truly indiscriminate towards people of all ranks was either a saint or a truly treacherous and evil person!

But, today.

How can a true saint come out of the line at this time?!

Therefore, the other side must be truly treacherous and evil!

Zhao Lang did not know that because he had helped someone, he had caused someone else to kill him.

In all honesty, he simply saw that servant’s pitiful fall and gave him a hand.

Such a perfectly normal thing!

Soon, several people arrived at the meeting room, and this time it was no longer Xiang Liang who sat at the top, but Xiang Yu.

Seeing Xiang Yu once again, Zhao Lang felt a slight emotion in his heart, the other party’s change was extremely amazing.

The original boy was still a bit green, but now he was sitting at the top of the table, but he also had the temperament to overwhelm the crowd.

It was just that when he met the other party, Xiang Yu and him were a little more rusty.

Soon after taking his seat, some of Zhao Lang’s least favourite ritualistic pleasantries followed.

Only then did the crowd get down to business, and

“Gentlemen, now we are facing off with the Qin army, and both sides are now unable to march!”

“At this point, we should recuperate and prepare for the coming spring, so that we can break the tyrannical Qin and enter Guan’in in one fell swoop!”

Xiang Yu followed the advice given by Fan Zeng earlier and began to deliberate with the kings.

There was a bit of style.

The crowd also agreed.

In the past few battles with the Qin army, Wei had been crippled, Qi had been wounded, and a great general had died.

They could no longer afford to attack, so they naturally agreed.

Only no one noticed that Fan Zeng quietly left the council chamber and went to a side room.

Xiang Zhuang had already been waiting here for a long time.

Fan Zeng said, with some seriousness.

“After the proceedings, there will be a banquet, you lead the men to prepare the swordsmen and axemen!”

“Revenge for General Xiang is today!”