PFC Chapter 286: Should the Tyrannical Qin Be Punished? (Part 2)
Chapter 286: Should the Tyrannical Qin Be Punished? (Part 2)
Chapter 286 Should the Tyrannical Qin Be Punished? (Part 2)
After the two men left, Xiang Liang slowly opened Meng Yi's letter and found that there were two letters inside.
Looking closely, Xiang Liang's face showed a thoughtful look from time to time.
Xiang Yu couldn't wait to open Xiaoyue's letter. Seeing the familiar handwriting, his heart was filled with joy. He carefully unfolded the letter as if holding a precious treasure.
After reading the letter, Xiang Yu's eyes became more determined and his fighting spirit was high.
It turns out that the letter that Meng Yi wrote to Xiang Liang actually contained two letters, one written by Meng Yi and the other written by Fusu.
At night, Xiang Liang paced alone in the tent. His steps seemed heavy, as if he was thinking about something important.
Xiang Yu hurried over and as soon as he entered the tent, he said anxiously: "Uncle, I think this is a heaven-sent opportunity. We should not miss it."
Xiang Liang stopped and looked at Xiang Yu's anxious face. His expression turned serious and he said in a deep voice, "Yu'er, don't let a woman ruin your ambition."
Xiang Yu didn't rush to explain after hearing this. Instead, he straightened his body and said sternly, "Uncle, my words may be due to Xiaoyue's letter of persuasion, but more importantly, it is because of our trust in Brother Yi! In addition, I got to know Prince Fusu in Xianyang. When he was a prince, he was able to appoint talented people from the six kingdoms. If he ascends the throne, he may also make use of us."
After hearing Xiang Yu's heartfelt words, Xiang Liang's surprise was gradually replaced by relief. He raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said with a smile: "Yu'er, it seems that you have really grown up and can now stand on your own."
Xiang Liang then patted Xiang Yu on the shoulder and said earnestly, "This matter is of great importance. I have already made a plan, but I need to wait for Mr. Fan to return to discuss it further."
A few days later, Fan Zeng finally returned.
Xiang Liang hurriedly summoned him into the tent. He quickly stepped forward, shook Fan Zeng's hand tightly, and said, "Brother Fan, thank you for your hard work in carrying food and supplies for our army."
Fan Zeng smiled amiably and replied, "That's all right, Brother Xiang. We've known each other for years, and you're still so polite."
After saying that, the two smiled at each other, their eyes revealing trust and respect for each other.
Immediately, Xiang Liang told him about the letters from Prince Fusu and Meng Yi, and took out the two letters.
Fan Zeng took the letter and his eyes first fell on the letter written by Fusu.
"Xiang Gong:
It has been more than several years since we parted in Xianyang. Whenever I think of it, I can't help but miss you. You have great talent. Now that the late emperor has passed away, Hu Hai has usurped the throne. The world is in civil strife and wars are raging. The people are living in misery. Now, I want to follow the late emperor's will and support the Qin state. I hope Xiang Gong will help me. When the world is pacified, I will never let you down.
Fusu."
After Fan Zeng read it carefully, he gently put the letter down and turned his gaze to another letter from Meng Yi.
"The master personally initiated
Today, the court is dominated by treacherous rebels, and uprisings have broken out in various places. Although the country is in danger of collapse, the foundation of the Great Qin has not been shaken. In the northern border, there are still 300,000 troops led by my elder brother Meng Tian, and the armies under the command of Wang Li and Zhang Han, each with no less than 150,000 troops. When Prince Fusu goes south to ascend the throne, the Great Qin will be restored in no time. This is why Qin and Chu have a feud that destroyed each other, but the general trend of the world is that things that are together for a long time will eventually separate, and things that are apart for a long time will eventually come together. This is the will of heaven. Now people's lives are exhausted and wars are raging. I hope that the master will think about the people of the world and think carefully.
Disciple Meng Yi kowtows."
Fan Zeng stroked his beard lightly, with a faint smile on his lips. His gaze fell on Xiang Liang, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.
"Brother Xiang, I admire you for being so good at judging people. It seems that your disciple has become a talented person! His future is limitless." There was some admiration in Fan Zeng's voice.
When Xiang Liang heard Fan Zeng's praise, a proud smile appeared on his face.
Fan Zeng put the letter down, stroked his beard, and thought for a moment before speaking slowly, "Brother Xiang, Prince Fusu has a long-standing reputation for virtue. If he ascends the throne, Great Qin might regain its glory. Furthermore, Meng Yi's words are not without reason. The people are truly suffering. Further war will only bring disaster."
Xiang Liang nodded. He knew Fusu was a virtuous man, and if he were restored to the throne, he would have a real chance of reviving the Qin Dynasty. However, he had his own concerns. After all, the military power in his hands was the foundation of his life, and he couldn't easily hand it over to others.
However, if this opportunity is missed, it will be difficult to have such a good opportunity to achieve great things in the future. Moreover, with the current strength of the Xiang family, it will be difficult to fight against the powerful Qin army.
Xiang Liang looked at Fan Zeng with a hint of inquiry in his eyes: "Brother Fan, do you agree to help Prince Fusu?"
Fan Zeng was well aware of Xiang Liang's concerns. He nodded gently and responded, "Indeed. However, we cannot abandon the Chu army's efforts. We need to negotiate some terms to protect our own interests."
Xiang Liang agreed with this. He frowned slightly and thought about how to negotiate.
That night, Xiang Liang invited Kuai Che to his tent for a discussion. Inside the tent, candlelight flickered, and light and shadow intertwined.
Xiang Liang, Fan Zeng and Kuai Che sat opposite each other, with teacups on the table and the aroma of tea filling the air.
At this moment, Fan Zeng wanted to test Kuai Che. He gently picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then slowly said, "Mr. Kuai, this matter has both advantages and disadvantages. Prince Fusu has always been known for his virtue. If he were restored to the throne, he might really be able to correct the shortcomings of Qin's government. However, we, the people of Chu, are still determined to restore our country."
Kuai Che quickly stood up, bowed deeply to Fan Zeng, and said humbly, "Mr. Fan is here. I am a nobody and dare not address you as Mr. Fan."
Kuai Che assisted Li Ziwei in secretly managing the Jinyiwei and was well versed in various information. He knew that Fan Zeng was not an ordinary person, with extraordinary strategies and vicious actions. He also managed the Jiangnan branch of Fan's trading company.
Fan Zeng also stood up and returned the greeting. His movements were elegant and calm, showing his demeanor.
After the two men sat down, Kuai Che immediately said, "Mr. Fan, right now, there is chaos and the people are suffering. If you only care about restoring your country and ignore the lives of the people, how can you be a hero?"
Fan Zeng looked up at Kuai Che, a flicker of approval in his eyes: "Mr. Kuai has a heart of righteousness, and I admire him. But we, the Chu people, have been oppressed by Qin for many years. How can we not avenge this vengeance?"
Kuai Che said in a deep voice, "Revenge doesn't necessarily require the overthrow of the Qin Dynasty. If we can help Prince Fusu become a wise ruler and make the Qin Dynasty treat the Chu people well, wouldn't that be better than simply restoring the country?"
Fan Zeng's mind stirred, as if he had grasped something. He nodded slightly and said, "What Mr. Kuai Che said is not without reason, but if the world is pacified, and the court later settles accounts with us, what should we do then?"
Upon seeing this, Kuai Che quickly said, "I'd like to hear Mr. Fan's advice!"
Fan Zeng said in a serious tone, "We are willing to send troops to help Prince Fusu, but we hope that the Chu army will be retained and its generals will be allowed to serve as officials and generals in the court. What do you think?"
Kuai Che thought for a moment, then replied cheerfully, "Mr. Fan's request is very reasonable. I believe Prince Fusu will certainly agree to it."
When Xiang Liang heard this, the tense expression on his face relaxed.
Xiang Liang and Fan Zeng looked at each other and nodded slightly.
Xiang Liang said, "Since that is the case, I will write a letter and send it to Jiuyuan, expressing my willingness to lead the Chu army to help Prince Fusu."
The next day, Xiang Liang summoned his clansmen to express his intentions. Xiang Yu was delighted, and although Xiang Bo was reluctant, he had no choice but to obey. He also ordered them to keep the matter secret.
Xiang Liang wrote a letter and gave it to Kuai Che, expressing his willingness to send troops to help Fusu and listing several requests.
Kuai Che immediately sent someone to return to Jiuyuan with the letter at full speed.
When Fusu saw the reply, he readily agreed.
In fact, Fusu was originally inclined towards enfeoffment and was not opposed to the descendants of the six kingdoms. Of course, this is all a story for later.