The red tassel rustled.

The faces of the young Jiangdong disciples were filled with excitement for military success and glory. These Chu soldiers from the south of the Yangtze River had not yet experienced the baptism of cruel wars. In their eyes, the Chu army was an invincible army, while Xiang Yu

He is the most powerful god of war in the world.

The dull sound of horse hoofs echoed in the wilderness. A scout on horseback ran back from the front at a fast speed. When he came to Xiang Yu, he rolled down his saddle and dismounted and said loudly: "Your Majesty, our army is only five miles away from Chenggao. According to detective reports,

"Envoys from various countries have arrived at the high platform. In the direction of Qin, Li Yuan's team is still twenty miles away from Sishui."

Xiang Yu kept his eyes tightly closed along the way, as if nothing in this world could move him. But when he heard the name Li Yuan, Xiang Yu opened his eyes.

"Are you sure, Li Yuan personally led the team here?" Xiang Yu asked.

"Report to Overlord, our army's scouts have confirmed many times that the Qin army's large banners are embroidered with the words Li Wu. In addition, according to reports from Hulao Pass, there is no sign of counterfeiting Li Yuan." The scout Captain reported back.

"So, order the march to speed up and reach the high platform in half an hour. Also, ask Xiang Ying where he is now and tell him that he must reach Chenggao before tonight." Xiang Yu ordered coldly.

Everything is ready.

Just waiting for a good show by the Si River to begin, Xiang Yu's mood gradually improved. Of course, Xiang Yu had his own plans for this alliance meeting by the Si River in Chenggao. Among these plans, Li Yuan undoubtedly

He is a figure of Guan Jian. As for Zhang Er, Shusun Tong and others who came to support him and thought they were important, it doesn't matter whether they exist or not.

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High platform.

Under the June sun, it glowed with a pale white light, and the newly cut wood made a creaking sound after being stepped on again and again.

Xiang Yu stepped up the steps, and the sound of heavy footsteps reached the ears of Zhang Er and others who were whispering. The expressions of these guys who considered themselves celebrities immediately changed.

"Masters, let's say goodbye to Pengcheng. It's been a few days. I see that you all look good. Let's have a few more drinks together later." Behind Xiang Yu, Xiang Bo followed with a smile on his face and nodded frequently to Zhang Er and others.

Li Yuan agreed to attend the meeting.

After Xiang Bo returned to Pengcheng, he suddenly became an expert in rhetoric in the Western Chu Kingdom. Just imagine, even famous political figures such as Li Shiqi, Kuai Che, and Lu Jia were not under Li Yuan's command.

Asking for a bargain, but he, Xiang Bo, did it. What is this? This is strength.

"Uncle, this is another promotion." Zhang Er smiled unnaturally and said. Zhang Er originally didn't pay attention to a mere Xiang Bo, but now the situation dictates that with Xiang Bo here, at least he Zhang Er

Someone else took care of it.

"Uncle, I heard that you are the envoy to Qin this time. Please tell us. What kind of person is the Shenwu Marquis of Qin? Is it like the legend, with three heads and six arms?"

With Xiang Bo intervening, the atmosphere on the stage became lively again. However, the side near Xiang Yu in the center was still quiet and no one dared to speak loudly.

After Xiang Yu got on the high platform, he sat directly in the center. He stared straight at a thick and somewhat old roster in front of him. This roster was none other than the one after the Battle of Julu and Jiyuan four years ago.

Looking at the list of captured Qin troops, some of the numbers were already recorded four years ago. However, from these numbers, we can also recall the overwhelming momentum of the Chu army at that time.

Xiang Ying is escorting some of the Qin Army prisoners. The reason why Xiang Yu wants to send these Qin Army soldiers who have been captured for four years to Chenggao is for two main purposes. One is to attack the Qin Army.

Morale, after all, the Qin army under Li Yuan has been invincible recently, and the limelight has overshadowed Xiang Yu's Chu army; secondly, in order to exchange with Li Yuan, the Chu army has an urgent need and has to obtain it from the Qin army.

Things: war horses and their saddles, stirrups and other accessories.

Among these two purposes, the second one is what Xiang Yu values ​​the most. To be honest, Xiang Yu no longer values ​​the actual effect of this alliance. What he focuses on is the tangible benefits of making the Chu army stronger.

"What would Li Yuan do after seeing the prisoners who were sallow and emaciated and who were about to collapse in the wind? Should he turn around and leave indifferently, or would he feel pity and agree to the conditions proposed by the Chu State?"

When Xiang Yu was thinking about it and couldn't figure it out, the audience finally heard the call that he had been waiting for for a long time: "Report, the Qin Kingdom Shenwuhou has arrived!"

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Li Yuan went to the appointment.

No matter whether it was mountains of swords, seas of fire or cliffs, he did not retreat. Chen Ping's persuasion, Ying Yushu's cries, and a letter of challenge from the generals could not make him change his mind.

Everyone thought that Li Yuan stubbornly insisted on his opinion just for the sake of face and did not want to lose to Xiang Yu in front of everyone.

Is this really the case?

Of course not.

In the last line of the silk letter that Xiang Yu entrusted Xiang Bo to deliver, there is another sentence: That is the life and death of 150,000 prisoners of the Qin army. It is in Xiang Yu's thought. If he wants these people to live, he must come.

Cheng Gao for a while.

Fifteen thousand people.

This number made Li Yuan's heart heavy. Although the Qin army had achieved consecutive victories in various battlefields in recent years, there was a huge hidden worry behind each victory: that is, the Qin army had reached

As a last resort, Li Yuan had begun to order the recruitment of Qiang, Yuezhi, and Di people to join the ranks of the Qin army to cope with the shortage of soldiers.

Under such circumstances, Xiang Yu offered the bait of releasing 150,000 captured Qin soldiers. If Li Yuan did not agree to meet, Xiang Yu could announce on the high platform that these surrendered soldiers should be killed immediately because their country does not need them.

They, because the hero they admired, Li Yuan, abandoned them.

Therefore, no matter what, Li Yuan will come. He cannot ignore the life or death of 150,000 people. This is justice, this is human nature, and this is what a responsible man must do.

Eight hundred Yuezhi warriors and two thousand infantry and cavalry were the soldiers brought by Li Yuan to protect them. Compared with Xiang Yu's three thousand cavalry, they looked a little shabby and looked down upon. But when Zhang Er, Shusun Tong and others

When people cast disdainful eyes at Li Yuan who was walking up the platform, they almost all lowered their heads in an instant.

Li Yuan was wearing the leather armor worn by a mid-level captain of the Qin Army. His hair was simply combed into a bun, with a dark brim made of an unknown material.

The only thing that makes people special is the specially made horizontal sword with a ring head on Li Yuan's waist. In this era when swords are generally used as killing weapons, the use of swords is not popular, and Li Yuan's sword is still

Made of iron.

Such an ordinary and extremely ordinary officer gave people a strong sense of oppression the moment he stepped onto the stage. This feeling was different from Xiang Yu's stage just now.

Xiang Yu has the kind of violent momentum that sweeps across everything and is invincible; and Li Yuan is like an unsheathed sword. Although it looks inconspicuous, once the sword leaves the sheath, the light will shine brightly.

"Haha, Li Hou is really a young hero. We met in a hurry and couldn't compete with each other. Now we meet again today, but we have to have a good competition." Seeing that Li Yuan suddenly attracted the attention of the whole audience, Xiang Yu rolled his eyes.

, shouted loudly.

Contest.

This proposal made all the envoys and celebrities sitting in the middle respond in unison. For them, being able to see the competition between the two great powers of Qin and Chu was a source of bragging rights in front of the princes in the future.

Xiang Yu is motivating his generals.

Comparing the height of the two people, Xiang Yu is half a head taller than Li Yuan. This does not mean that Li Yuan is not tall. The main reason is that Xiang Yu is too abnormal. According to the measurement of later generations, he is about 1.9 meters tall.

This kind of competition was not of the same level. If it were to take place, Li Yuan would undoubtedly suffer a lot. It was precisely after Xiang Yu saw this that he confidently proposed a challenge.

The big one bullies the small ones.

From a fair point of view, Xiang Yu's proposal was not appropriate. However, as a party involved, Xiang Yu did not think so. Li Yuan's unyielding and tenacious spirit took deep roots in his heart. Unknowingly, Xiang Yu had actually

Treat Li Yuan as an opponent of the same level.

"Today's alliance meeting is a rare opportunity for Qin and Chu to discuss world affairs with the princes and heroes. Many of you here have fought against our Qin army on the battlefield. When we gather again today, Li has something to say.

I want to tell you all: The door of our Great Qin will always be open to you. As long as you let go of your obsessions, you will be able to use your skills in Guanzhong, Bashu, Nanyang, Hedong, and many places in Great Qin." Li

Yuan glanced at Xiang Yu and said to the frightened Zhang Er, Shu Sun Tong and others.

"Li Yuan, what do you mean by this? Are you too timid to challenge?" Xiang Yu was swept away by Li Yuan's indifferent eyes. Anger welled up in his heart and he shouted sternly.

"The courage of the overlord is known to the whole world. Is this competition still interesting? If you want to compete, how about each of the Qin and Chu armies sending a thousand generals to practice on the banks of the Si River?" Li Yuan replied with a sneer.

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Singled out.

Xiang Yu will undoubtedly have the upper hand; but if it comes to a battle of battle tactics, none of the three thousand Jiangdong disciples brought by Xiang Yu can compare with Gan Yong in the Qin army.

Xiang Yu was startled, with a dark look on his face for a while. Then he finally regained his breath and said to the people who were still standing at a loss: "Sit down, gentlemen. Today we are making an alliance with my great Chu."

To seek justice from the Qin State for all the princes, since Marquis Li wants justice, he should first return the occupied areas."

When Xiang Yu said this, Zhang Er and others immediately became excited and shouted loudly: "What the Overlord said is very reasonable. If Qin wants to be fair, it must first conquer the occupied Zhao land, Hedong land, and Nanjun.

Nanyang County is returned, otherwise, when the Overlord gives an order and all the princes of Guandong all respond, will Qin still be able to resist?" (To be continued...)
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