Hearing Chen Ping’s words, Zhao Lang’s eyes lit up and he quickly asked
“What’s the plan?”
Chen Ping whispered in Zhao Lang’s ear for a while at this time, and Zhao Lang’s eyes grew brighter and brighter as he listened, finally stroking his palm and saying.
“Good! Great talent, sir!”
“As you say, sir!”
He had also used a counter-strategy, but it didn’t seem to work so well.
Now with Xiang Zhuang in hand, and with Chen Ping’s ploy, Zhao Lang was certain that he could make Fan Zeng fall on his face this time!
“It’s just that to use this ploy, we have to go and rendezvous with General Meng and the others, and we can’t stay here either.”
“Chen Sheng, give orders for everyone to retreat back.”
“Everything that can be taken away, and those that can’t be taken away to be distributed to the local people.”
After this time, Xiang must have known that the location of the granary had been exposed, and either the defences would be strengthened or the place moved.
Of course, it didn’t matter to Zhao Lang, as long as Xiang Bo was still there, the grain pale would not be a problem.
Hearing this, Chen Sheng, however, hesitated for a moment and then said that
“Chief, this time we have captured a great general of the Chu army, when the time comes the Chu army will certainly retaliate, and I am afraid that this time it is not just about robbing things.”
“I’m afraid the local people will be slaughtered.”
Chen Sheng had been in the land of Chu and was naturally aware of the virtues of the Chu army.
Apart from Xiang’s most direct troops, the troops below, it would not be an exaggeration to say that they were a chaotic army.
Of course, it was not just the Chu army, there were also scum in the Qin army.
It was just a matter of how many there were.
Nowadays, being a soldier is not an honourable thing to do in the world.
Otherwise, there would not be the proverbial saying that a soldier is worse than a bandit.
Only Zhao Lang’s own direct troops, with ample logistical support and ideological education, were able to do nothing to the people.
So, if they withdraw now, then I am afraid that the people here will also suffer reprisals.
Hearing Chen Sheng’s words, Zhao Lang faintly revealed a smile and said that
“What you said is good, it’s really for the people’s sake.”
“Then tell the people that those who are willing to go with us will go together.”
“We will provide food and shelter, and of course, when we get to our rear, they will have to listen to the arrangements and carry out their labour.”
In this area of settling the people, Chen Sheng and the others were still very experienced, after all, the example of Yun Meng Ze was there.
After arranging hundreds of thousands of people, they had all worked out too.
Only then did Chen Sheng smile and respond.
On the side, Chen Ping looked at Zhao Lang, appreciation also surfaced in his eyes.
Zhao Lang loved the people so much, it was a sign of a wise ruler!
He was a Confucian scholar and had the ambition to govern the world.
Of course, there is no conflict between loving and cherishing the people, and being conscious of being a class above them.
Having settled on all his strategies, Zhao Lang quickly said that
“Send an emissary to Pengcheng, tell the Xiang clan that Xiang Zhuang is in my hands, and ask them to send an emissary over to negotiate.”
“Also, I must trouble Sir to write a letter to Fan Zeng, I hope he can read it.”
On the side, Chen Ping revealed a smile that
“I will leave this letter to my humble servant.”
In a short time, Zhao Lang led the men and headed in the direction of where this Meng Tian and his men were.
At the same time, Chen Sheng began to organise the peasants and retreat with the people who were willing to leave together.
The messenger even headed towards Pengcheng without stopping.
It was night, at Pengcheng, the camp of the Chu army.
“What did you say! Xiang Zhuang is nowhere to be found after claiming the enemy?”
Xiang Yu looked at the messenger in front of him with an iron face.
The messenger returned with a few trembles and
“Yes, Great General, General Xiang he chased a bandit alone and never came out after he entered a valley.”
“But we have already sent our army to search around, we will definitely not miss any clues!”
Hearing these words, Xiang Yu could not restrain himself any longer and kicked the messenger out!
The messenger fell heavily to the ground, spitting out blood and looking like he would not survive.
At this moment, Xiang Yu shouted angrily that
“Waste!”
“Tens of thousands of troops, but they can’t even protect their own main general!”
“Pass on the order, Ah Zhuang’s personal guards, all enter the vanguard camp!”
“If anything happens to Ah Zhuang, they don’t have to live!”
The point of the existence of the personal guards was to ensure the safety of the main general.
As for the vanguard battalion, it was the team that rushed to the front every time and suffered the highest casualties!
The guards quickly went to pass on the order.
Looking at Xiang Yu’s furious look, Fan Zeng, who was on the side, frowned and said
“Yu, you have to calm down! ”
“This matter must have been done by Zhao Lang and the others, apart from them, ordinary people do not have the strength to do so.”
“Now the other party is obviously heading for Ah Zhuang and the granary, we must be prepared early.”
“The provisions must be moved first.”
How can Xiang Yu have the heart to listen to this at this time?
Directly, he said.
“I’ll send someone to ask him for recognition!”
“And ask him! Why such despicable means! ”
Xiang Yu is still a bit disappointed in his heart now, he is not afraid of any hardship or danger, even when he has few soldiers.
He also dared to charge against the Qin army which outnumbered him.
But there was no way he could accept that Zhao Lang had actually used such a way to fight this battle that was bound to be passed down to the ages!
Fan Zeng looked at Xiang Yu, who was drenched in heroic aura, and could not help but sigh slightly in his heart.
Warfare is a tricky way.
Why could Xiang Yu not see through such a truth?
Of course, he did not stop the other side from sending an emissary.
For Xiang Zhuang was still very important.
Without Xiang Zhuang, then there were many things that he could not do with confidence.
Then again, there was no one left to do the communication between him and Xiang Yu.
Just then, an attendant hurriedly came in and said that
“Your Majesty! The Qin army has come as an emissary and is outside the city at this moment.”
“They say that if they want General Xiang to live, they must listen to their demands.”
Xiang Yu heard the news from Xiang Zhuang at this time and instead calmed down a little.
This matter matter was really done by Zhao Lang.
And from this news, Xiang Zhuang is still alive now.
“Good, tell that messenger that the king will send an emissary first thing in the morning.”
Xiang Yu said with hatred.
But Fan Zeng, who was at the side, frowned slightly.
The other side had just captured Xiang Zhuang, and then now they had sent an emissary over.
He smelt something of intrigue in this.
But after the incident with the messenger last time, he could not say much about it.
Anyway, the other side would not use this kind of ploy twice.
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
The squire was about to take orders and leave, when a voice came from the side that
“Yu’er! Has Zhuang’er been captured! ”
As soon as Xiang Yu turned around, he saw Xiang Bo approaching and said at once that
“Young uncle, what are you doing here?”
Xiang Bo said, with red eyes.
“Zhuang’er has had an accident, how can I not come!?”
“Zhuang’er was captured by the Qin army? If you want to send an emissary over, I’ll go along too!”
Xiang Yu was about to refuse, but Fan Zeng’s eyes at the side shone slightly, this performance of Xiang Bo really seemed to be just a gentleman’s friendship with Zhao Lang.
Then maybe, it was really possible to save Xiang Zhuang back.
Even if he could not save him, only if he brought back Xiang Zhuang, he could remove Xiang Yu’s doubts, and said that
“Yu’er, your uncle has a point, there will be no risk for him to go, and he will be able to negotiate better.”
Hearing these words, Xiang Yu then hesitated, then nodded and said.
“Then for tomorrow’s mission, uncle, you should also go along.”