Teasing the First Dragon at the Start

If she were to be fighting Bai Su on the front lines and something were to happen to her rear, there would indeed be no time to react, and the six-nation alliance's northern expedition could be ruined.

Although Han Xin was very talented, he was not originally from Jiangdong, and he had not known her for very long, so he could not completely trust her.

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Several days passed in the blink of an eye.

Inside the large tent, the curtains fluttered gently. Han Xin sat alone in the main seat, lightly wiping a golden dagger in his hand. The clear blade reflected a pretty face with a slightly complicated expression.

Clearly, she has been having a very difficult time these past few days.

Despite having made great contributions to the Chu army, Xiang Yu did not treat her with much hospitality, and instead showed a hint of wariness towards her.

On the surface, they said she had worked hard on the long march and should rest in the camp for a while. They treated her to good wine and meat every day, and at first, she was very grateful.

But gradually I felt that something was not quite right.

The siege equipment was almost finished, and it was time to discuss the plan to attack Bai Su, but Xiang Liang and the others insisted that she rest for two more days so as not to ruin her health.

This isn't concern; it's clearly suspicion.

This made her feel wronged. She had been wholeheartedly devoted to the Chu Kingdom and had not wavered in the slightest when Bai Su tried to recruit her, but Xiang Liang and the others treated her like this. They were even worse than the enemy.

When facing the enemy, Bai Su, as the commander-in-chief of the Xia army, treated himself with great respect and appreciated his talent. However, when he was with his allies, he was envied and guarded against because of his talent.

This really made her feel wronged.

However, what's done is done, and there's nothing she can do but hope that Xia Jun's letter will arrive soon to dispel Xiang Liang and the others' suspicions about her.

Just as she was deep in thought, the guard outside the door bowed and said, "General Han, the envoy sent by the Xia army has arrived."

Han Xin was taken aback for a moment, then quickly realized what was happening: "They've finally arrived! Quickly... quickly invite them in."

"Yes."

The guards withdrew.

Soon, Chen Ping, dressed in a light blue ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), lifted the curtain and walked in: "Greetings, General Han."

Han Xin waved his hand gently and said, "Envoy, please have a seat. I have been waiting for you for a long time. What do you think, Grand Chancellor?"

Chen Ping said with a smile, "The Grand Marshal has already agreed to the General's conditions. Look, the letter is here."

As she spoke, she took a letter from her sleeve and placed it on the table.

Han Xin was about to reach out and open it when Chen Ping stopped him.

Chen Ping feigned a troubled expression and said with a wry smile, "General, when I arrived just now, I accidentally wore out my shoes. I wonder if you could give me a new pair?"

Han Xin was taken aback and looked over. He saw that Chen Ping's boots seemed to have been torn by some stone, revealing half of his pink toes.

Seeing this, she couldn't help but smile and said, "It's just a small matter, nothing more than a favor. The messenger has come from afar and must be tired. I'll take you to change your shoes right away."

After saying that, she placed the letter on the table, took Chen Ping's hand, and walked outside.

When it came time to change shoes, Chen Ping kept saying they were too big and too small, wasting a lot of time. Although Han Xin was a little impatient, he didn't say much.

After all, compared to gaining a city, what does wasting a few pairs of shoes matter?

"These shoes are nice. Thank you so much, General Han. I have urgent business to attend to, so I'll take my leave now..."

Chen Ping glanced at Xiang Liang, who was talking with Long Ju in the distance. She smiled slightly, then stood up and respectfully bowed to Han Xin.

"Please wait, messenger."

Han Xin did not stop him too much. After waving goodbye to Chen Ping, he returned to his own tent.

She sat down at the table, reached out and opened the secret letter, and was taken aback when she saw its contents.

What's going on with this letter? Why are so many parts covered in ink, making it impossible to read what's written on it? Could it be that the messenger picked up the wrong letter and took the draft manuscript instead?

"General Han..."

Just when she was at a loss for what to do, the tent flap was lifted and Xiang Liang and Long Ju walked in side by side.

Han Xin looked at Xiang Liang walking towards him, then at the letter in his hand, and his heart skipped a beat.

Oh no! Xiang Liang and the others are already very doubtful of themselves. If they see this letter, won't the misunderstanding deepen?

Thinking of this, she subconsciously tried to hide the letter, but Xiang Liang discovered it.

Xiang Liang's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly: "General Han, what are you hiding?"

Long Ju walked over, casually took the letter from Han Xin's hand, and exclaimed in surprise, "It looks like a letter, but why has the content been altered?"

Xiang Liang was taken aback. He took the letter and read it, and his brows furrowed even more deeply.

The letter was covered in black ink stains in many places, and only a few traces of Bai Su's respectful tone towards Han Xin could be seen.

She looked at Han Xin with a strange expression: "General Han, what is written on this letter, and why did you destroy it?"

Han Xin looked surprised for a moment, then said, "No... I didn't. This letter arrived like this."

Xiang Liang looked at Han Xin with a subtle expression and said in a somewhat unfriendly tone, "General Han, please don't joke around. Why would Bai Su send over a scribbled letter out of the blue?"

Even Long Qie, who was standing to the side, had a hint of suspicion in his eyes: "General Han, you wouldn't happen to be colluding with Bai Su in private, would you?"

Han Xin felt like dying for a moment.

Her pretty face turned pale with anger, and she gritted her teeth as she said, "I didn't. If I really colluded with the Xia army, why would I have led my troops to capture the city garrisoned by the Xia army?"

Xiang Liang questioned, "But how do you explain this letter? And... why does Bai Su ignore Yu'er, while Pianpian is so respectful to you alone?"

"This……"

Han Xin was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to explain.

After all, she was naturally aloof and not good at social interaction. Being rather tongue-tied, she quickly found herself at a loss for words.

After struggling for a long time, she finally spoke up: "If you don't believe me, sir, I will call Bai Su out and ask him for clarification. When you are stationed in the rear, I will personally attack the Xia army's city in front of you to prove my innocence."

Xiang Liang nodded slightly: "That's very good."

Chapter 349 Come on, come on, let's go to Liangshan together.

In the city of Qi County.

It was night, and soldiers patrolled back and forth on the towering city walls.

The lamplight flickered in the study.

Chen Ping was sitting at her desk, a gentle smile on her fair face. She said, "My lord, the plan is progressing very smoothly. When shall we begin?"

Bai Su was holding a cup of hot tea, gently blowing on it, and said, "Don't rush. I have already sent Fan Kuai, Xiahou Ying and others to make preparations. Once the bait is taken, we can proceed according to plan."

"Everything is ready now, we just need to wait patiently."

Chen Ping glanced at Bai Su with some curiosity and asked, "Judging from your expression, sir, you seem to attach great importance to this Chu general named Han Xin. Could this person be someone of great importance?"

Bai Su took a sip of tea, pondered for a moment, and said, "This person's talent in commanding troops is no less than that of Bai Qi, the god of war back then. If she and Xiang Yu completely put aside their differences and join forces, it will be too troublesome."

Chen Ping gasped in shock.

She recognized that this young general named Han Xin was very talented in commanding troops, but she never expected that Han Xin would have such a high status in her master's eyes.

You need to know who Bai Qi was.

That was the only Wu'an Jun of the Great Xia Dynasty, renowned for his martial prowess in governing the world and his prestige in securing the country. Just mentioning his name was enough to stop the children of the six states of Shandong from crying.

It is no exaggeration to say that at least half of all the soldiers who died in battle during the Warring States period in the Central Plains were killed by Bai Qi.

This little Han Xin actually has such talent. No wonder my master went to such great lengths just to target her alone.

Bai Su put down her teacup, her gaze slightly lost in thought.

In fact, Han Xin possessed the talent of a general. Compared to a general, she was more suitable as a commander-in-chief, leading the entire army. In terms of strategy alone, her fighting was almost an art, always able to surprise and adapt to changing circumstances.

There are very few in the world who can compare with him.

Xiang Yu was actually more of a military genius, and his strategy of warfare relied heavily on "bravery," making him a force that could overcome any opponent.

Despite being at a disadvantage, she relied on her brute strength to break through the enemy lines head-on and turn the tide into a crushing victory, which was simply beyond common sense.

If Han Xin were the commander-in-chief, and Xiang Yu were to cooperate with her in executing the strategy and leading the army to charge, then even if Bai Su had a huge advantage, she would feel a chill run down her spine and wouldn't really know how to deal with it for a while.

But if the two people are in opposite positions, then it's a different story.

She was clearly a commander with strategic vision, but because of her poor background and lack of prestige, she had no one around her who could fully support her and give her military power.

Han Xin could only lead a small army and could not unleash his full potential.

While Xiang Yu was brave, he was clearly lacking in long-term strategic planning, both in terms of personnel management and military tactics.

This gave Bai Su an opportunity to divide the Chu army and defeat them one by one.

If Bai Su could break the alliance between Han Xin and Xiang Yu, he would have a 70% chance of winning the war.

After all, Xiang Yu, who only had eyes for the Chu people, could not establish himself in the north for long, no matter how many battles he won on the battlefield.

The seemingly continuous victories only made her increasingly unpopular, attracted more and more enemies, and dwindled the number of troops she led.

Failure is only a matter of time.

Therefore, Han Xin, who possessed strategic vision and the talent to conquer a country, was what he was most worried about.

About half an hour later.

A guard entered, cupped his hands, and said, "Sir, General Han invites you to come over for a chat."

Bai Su and Chen Ping exchanged a glance and couldn't help but smile at each other. Couldn't wait any longer?

Before long, as dusk fell, the city gates slowly opened.

Surrounded by a group of guards, Bai Su slowly rode out.

Han Xin, dressed in a silver skirt armor, rode a chestnut horse. Her delicate body, encased in armor, appeared exquisite and shapely.

She glanced back at Xiang Liang and Long Ju, who were looking at her with suspicion, and gave a wry smile before spurring her horse forward to meet them.

Bai Su looked at Han Xin approaching and immediately cupped his hands, saying, "Greetings, General Han."

Han Xin said helplessly, "My lord, you've really put me in a difficult position."

Bai Su looked puzzled: "What do you mean, General?"