books44 Chapter 164: Xiang Zhuang persuades Overlord to break out
Chapter 164: Xiang Zhuang persuades Overlord to break out
Xiang Yu's eyes widened. "You have been with me since the day I started my army. When have you ever seen me flee from a battle? I, Xiang Yu, have conquered the world and never been defeated. Even though I am in trouble now, how can I retreat so easily?"
Xiang Yu sat upright on the tiger-skin chair, his eyes flashing with anger. He slapped the armrest and shouted, "I am the Overlord of Western Chu. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by the world?"
At this time, Yu Ji stood quietly by the side, looking worried. After hearing what Xiang Zhuang said, she hurriedly stepped forward and said softly, "Your Majesty, no. You are the ruler of Western Chu, how can you abandon us? I am willing to share life and death with you, and we will never be separated."
Yu Ji's eyes were full of determination and persistence. She held Xiang Yu's hand tightly, as if telling him that she would not leave him no matter what.
Xiang Zhuang raised his head and said anxiously, "Your Majesty, I know your reputation and ambition. But in the current situation, the Han army is strong and our soldiers are exhausted. If we continue to be trapped, I am afraid we will have no chance of survival. If Your Majesty can break through the siege and preserve your strength, you will surely be able to make a comeback one day."
Xiang Yu stood up, and paced in the tent with his hands behind his back, looking solemn. He knew how difficult the situation was, but as a king, he had his own pride and dignity. He was unwilling to fail like this, and he didn't want to be known as a runaway.
Xiang Yu stopped and glared at Xiang Zhuang: "I am Xiang Yu, a man of integrity. How could I run away? I will fight the Han army to the death and never surrender."
A trace of tears flashed in Yu Ji's eyes. She looked at Xiang Yu and said softly, "My king, I am well aware of your ambition. But I cannot bear to see you take risks. If anything happens to you, how should I deal with it?" Yu Ji's voice trembled slightly, and her heart was filled with fear and anxiety.
Xiang Zhuang was extremely anxious. He knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I understand your ambition. But a fight to the death at this moment is not a wise move. Your Majesty is the hope of our Great Chu. As long as you are here, there is a possibility of reviving our army. If something happens to your Majesty, what will happen to the people of our Great Chu?"
Xiang Yu remained silent, his heart in a fierce struggle. He recalled the glorious moment when he led the Chu army to defeat the Qin army.
At that time, he was full of vigor and vigor, and he was feared by the world. But now, he was forced into a desperate situation by Liu Bang. He was filled with resentment and anger, but he also understood that what Xiang Zhuang said was reasonable.
Xiang Zhuang saw that Xiang Yu was wavering and continued to persuade him, "Your Majesty, as long as the green mountains remain, there will be no shortage of firewood. This breakout is not for escape, but for revenge in the future.
Xiang Zhuang continued, "Your Majesty's divine power is unmatched in the world. As long as Your Majesty can break through the siege and find the right opportunity, you will be able to lead the army and fight back again to avenge today's humiliation."
Yu Ji listened to Xiang Zhuang's words quietly, with a lot of thoughts in her mind. She knew that what Xiang Zhuang said made sense, but if Xiang Yu was allowed to break out with his personal soldiers alone and leave the main force, she would be worried. Her heart was full of contradictions and pain.
Xiang Yu sighed and said slowly: "I, Xiang Yu, have never retreated in my life. If I break out this time, I will be laughed at by the world."
Xiang Zhuang said quickly, "Your Majesty, those who achieve great things do not care about trivial matters. Today's predicament is caused by the deception of the villain Liu Bang. Your Majesty's breakout is to preserve your strength and for the sake of the people of Western Chu. It is not a cowardly act. When your Majesty makes a comeback, the people of the world will understand your wise decision."
Yu Ji bit her lip, and after thinking for a moment, she raised her head and looked at Xiang Yu, tears flashing in her eyes: "My king, I understand. General Xiang Zhuang is right. My king is the hope of Western Chu. You must not miss the big thing because of a momentary anger. I am willing to follow my king to break through the siege, and one day we will revive and continue our glory."
Although Yu Ji's voice was soft, it was full of determination.
Xiang Yu looked at Yu Ji and was deeply moved. He held Yu Ji's hand tightly and said, "My dear, I just want you to take the risk with me!"
Xiang Zhuang said quickly, "Today's predicament is due to the deception of the villain Liu Bang. Your Majesty's breakout is to preserve your strength and for the sake of the people of Western Chu. It is not a cowardly act. When your Majesty makes a comeback, the people of the world will understand your wise decision."
Xiang Yu pondered for a long time, and finally nodded: "Okay, I will follow your advice and lead my soldiers to break out. But if I can escape, I will definitely fight with the petty officials of Peiyi and take back the world that belongs to me."
Xiang Zhuang was overjoyed and said quickly, "Your Majesty is wise. I am willing to be your vanguard and protect you until my death."
Although Xiang Yu was still unwilling to give up, he also knew that this was the best option at the moment. He secretly vowed to get out alive and revive the hegemony of Western Chu.
Xiang Zhuang breathed a sigh of relief and his heart was filled with hope. He believed that as long as the king could break through the siege, there would still be hope for Western Chu.
"I will lead my soldiers to break through, and you can let the general lead the 100,000 troops!" Xiang Yu stood at the door of the tent with his hands behind his back. "It is God's will, and I have no choice but to follow it!"
In the tent, the candlelight flickered, and the atmosphere was solemn and tense. Liu Bang sat high in the main seat, his eyes flickering, one hand gently stroking his chin, and calculating the odds of winning and losing tomorrow's battle.
"Tomorrow we will have a decisive battle with the Chu army. Are you all confident?" Liu Bang was the first to break the silence, with a barely perceptible hint of uneasiness in his voice.
Zhang Liang was dressed in white, looking calm, waving a feather fan, his eyes deep and wise. "King of Hanzhong, I saw their battle array, it seems tight, but in fact, it has hidden flaws. The commander of the Chu army is stubborn and self-willed, and his soldiers are brave, but easily arrogant."
He paused for a moment and said, "We can send one army to feint and attack their flanks to lure them to split up, and then use the main force to attack their center army, which will surely disrupt the Chu army's deployment."
Liu Bang nodded slightly, but turned his eyes to Han Xin, as if waiting for his opinion.
Han Xin stood with his head held high, his eyes full of confidence and courage, his armor gleaming in the candlelight. "My lord, what Mr. Zhang Liang said is absolutely right. If you take on the task of feinting, the Chu army will be unable to take care of both ends. I have calculated the key points of the Chu army. As long as the timing is right, we can defeat the enemy in one fell swoop. With the sharpness of our army, we can defeat the Chu army like a bamboo shoot."
Liu Bang's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a faint smile, but a trace of barely perceptible doubt flashed in his eyes. "I agree with your strategy. However, this battle is of great importance and cannot afford to fail. If you win, you will be credited with the first merit, and I will not treat you unfairly. But if there is any mistake... humph!" Although there was no explicit threat in his words, there was a hidden edge, showing his treacherous nature.
Zhang Liang frowned slightly. He knew Liu Bang's intentions very well, but he remained calm and continued to think about the details of tomorrow's battle. "Don't worry, King Hanzhong. We will do our best to accomplish your great cause. Although this battle is dangerous, as long as we plan well, we have a great chance of winning."