Chapter 241: Chapter 150: [Hongmen Banquet Showdown] Liu Bang: That’s Freaking Xiang Yu! (7k Double-Length)
Half a day later.
Everyone gathered in front of Liu Bang. He looked at the text on the piece of brocade in his hand, then at the crowd:
"What do you all think...why is Xiang Yu inviting me to a feast at this time?"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone around started talking at once:
"We can’t go, my lord."
"We can’t go!"
"Xiang Yu surely has no good intentions! We definitely can’t go."
However.
Xiao He turned to face everyone:
"But this banquet at Hongmen is meant to clear up the misunderstanding about us defending the Xian Mountains."
"If we don’t go, it’s like admitting to the world that we’ve betrayed King Huai."
As soon as he finished speaking, someone nearby scolded:
"No way!"
"This Hongmen banquet is obviously set up by Xiang Yu and that old bastard Fan Zeng to kill my lord. We absolutely can’t go."
"Yeah, we can’t go!"
The hall was filled with heated debates.
Meanwhile, Fei Lang perked up. This was a plot trigger, and since his role was a guest, it was the perfect time to offer a strategy, wasn’t it?
Remembering the descriptions of Fan Kuai and Zhang Liang, they both mentioned this Hongmen banquet.
Doesn’t this imply that nothing happened to these two at Hongmen?
So adding him into the mix should be fine, right? Encouraged by the viewers in the Blue Star livestream, Fei Lang stepped forward and said:
"My lord, I think we can go!"
The crowd turned to see that it was Lu Wan speaking, all wearing strange expressions.
This guy has that much brain? Can he come up with any good ideas?
Liu Bang was intrigued:
"Oh?"
"Lu Wan, let’s hear what you have to say."
Fei Lang recalled the description of Fan Kuai, scolding Xiang Yu, plus Fan Kuai’s formidable combat power could definitely expand the battle results:
"My lord, I believe we can pretend to attend the banquet."
This seemed like a reasonable suggestion.
The people around nodded, and Liu Bang also nodded, indicating for Fei Lang (Lu Wan) to continue.
Fei Lang (Lu Wan) then said:
"Then use the opportunity of toasting to let Fan Kuai get close to Xiang Yu."
"With General Fan Kuai’s bravery,"
"within ten steps, no one can stop him; within three steps, he can certainly capture Xiang Yu."
"As long as Xiang Yu is captured, the Hongmen banquet will break apart without a fight."
Fei Lang’s words were powerful and resonated with everyone in the hall.
Even though Fan Kuai normally didn’t get along with Lu Wan, hearing Lu Wan praise him so much, he couldn’t help but blush—not because of the praise, but out of anger.
Are you freaking trying to get me killed?!
Me, fight Xiang Yu?
At this moment, Liu Bang was still perplexed.
"No?"
"That’s Xiang Yu?!"
Looking at Liu Bang’s reaction, Fei Lang (Lu Wan) was puzzled:
"Yeah, so what about Xiang Yu?"
Liu Bang couldn’t help but smack his forehead, looking pained, seeming like he wanted to say something but couldn’t, only staring vexedly at Fei Lang (Lu Wan):
"You do realize that’s Xiang Yu, right?"
"That’s Xiang Yu!"
Fei Lang (Lu Wan) was a bit stunned, what’s up with these people:
"It’s Xiang Yu."
"What’s wrong with Xiang Yu?"
"We have Fan Kuai!!!"
The crown jewel of generals in Han’s early days, certified by the Polestar Official Website’s database, could that be incorrect?
Hearing Fei Lang (Lu Wan) say this, Fan Kuai, whose face was reddened with anger, was about to rush forward but was quickly held back by four or five people. Fan Kuai, pointing at Fei Lang (Lu Wan), shouted angrily:
"Lu Wan! I might have issues with you!"
"But it’s not to the point of framing me like this!"
After hearing this, Fei Lang (Lu Wan) started to suspect that Xiang Yu might be formidable, but isn’t he still human regardless of how formidable? Besides, your data explicitly stated you scolded Xiang Yu.
Why don’t you just take a couple of steps forward and pin Xiang Yu down?
Having an NPC scold him, Fei Lang (Lu Wan) felt defiant and looked to Liu Bang:
"My lord, how about sending another general?"
"Seems like General Fan Kuai is a bit timid. How about this, I’ll prepare some poison and coat it on a dagger. As long as we get close to Xiang Yu, even if we just scratch his skin a bit."
"It could be enough to take his life!"
"Opportunities like this don’t come along often!"
Liu Bang’s head felt like it was buzzing, he couldn’t bear it anymore, waving his hand to dismiss him:
"Stop talking."
"Get out, get out, get out!!!"
Saying this, Liu Bang, filled with rage, grabbed a wine cup from the table and threw it at Fei Lang (Lu Wan), who dodged quickly and had to leave for now.
Even after exiting the hall, he remained somewhat unsatisfied, venting to the livestream:
"Unbelievable, these guys."
"I already scolded him, why not expand the battle results a bit."
"Getting some poison, even a little scratch with the dagger would be enough for him."
"Ancient people were really too cautious."
"Still, need to think of a plan, this Hongmen banquet seems like a crucial point."
If Liu Bang, Fan Kuai, and others knew what Fei Lang was complaining about, they might have charged out to kick him. It’s not just a matter of courage!
That’s freaking Xiang Yu!
Fan Kuai: Am I some *sshole? I should have a showdown with Xiang Yu?!!!
...
At this time.
Inside the Polestar Company, Zhao Ming was examining the backend data.
The backend data for "World War II: Empire’s Rise" was still stable, although there was a slight drop in daily actives. However, the online activity from Huaxia was consistently climbing.
Right now, the daily activity in "World War II: Empire’s Rise" is around 70 million, and the player base is already solidified.
On the "World War II: Empire’s Rise" side.
The Battle of Kharkiv just concluded, and the game is currently in a period of attrition.
The current situation, from the Blue Star players’ perspective, remains tightly contested.
After all, having just won the Battle of Stalingrad, they turned around only to lose the Battle of Kharkiv.
By next month.
When the in-game map progresses to the Battle of Kursk, the situation will drastically shift.
So Zhao Ming took the opportunity to launch the Huaxia series.
The Huaxia series currently boasts a daily activity of over 20 million, with the majority being fresh players, ranging from the elderly to children — everyone can play.
This expanded the new player base.
And does not conflict with the "World War II: Empire’s Rise" players.
Currently, just from the livestreaming side, many students majoring in history were dragged into the game by teachers. A complete ancient society is still very much worth studying.
Currently, the daily activity of Huaxia is steadily increasing, and Zhao Ming is contemplating partnering with delivery services.
This would also promote the Huaxia Delicacies series and boost sales.
...
Elsewhere.
Regarding the discussion of the Hongmen banquet, since Fei Lang (Lu Wan) was kicked out, he wasn’t privy to the details but still managed to find out when they were setting off.
However, on the day Liu Bang, Zhang Liang, and Fan Kuai were to set off.
Fei Lang (Lu Wan) packed a small poisoned dagger and ran over:
"My lord! My lord!"
"Take me with you!!!"
Seeing Fei Lang (Lu Wan) show up.
Liu Bang looked exasperated, Zhang Liang wore his perpetually unchanged expression, while Fan Kuai showed obvious disdain, frowning as he said:
"No?"
"Lu Wan you...."
Dammit! Bad luck!!!