Han Xin

Han Xin

Han Xin (about 231-196 B.C.) was born in Huaiyin County, Sishui county. In the Western Han Dynasty, he was the founder and strategist of the country, the "three heroes of the early Han Dynasty" and the "four sages of the strategists". He was the representative of the ancient "military thought" and "strategist of military power". Later generations regarded him as "soldier immortal" and "Shenshuai".

During the chaos in the late Qin Dynasty, he defected to Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu, but was not reused. He transferred to Liu Bang and was recommended by Xia Houying to govern Su Duwei. After Xiao Hebao became general, he formulated "Hanzhong strategy", applied for military law and set up a plan for returning Sanqin. After Liu Bang's defeat in Pengcheng, Han Xin first broke the Chu army between Beijing and Suo, then calmed the state of Wei, and asked for the northern expedition to take the next generation. After receiving his elite troops, Liu Bang fought against Zhao and sent people to subdue Yan. Support Liu Bang and eliminate Xiang Yu sent to Zhao, while pacifying the rest of Zhao City. After losing his elite troops, Liu Bang Chenggao was ordered to attack the state of Qi and annihilate 200000 Chu troops. When Hanxin attacked Chu, Xiang Yu signed a Gulf agreement with Liu Bang. Liu Bang followed Zhang Liang and Chen Ping's plan, tore up the gap agreement and failed to pursue Xiang Yu. In the fifth year of the Han Dynasty, he led the troops to fight against the Chu army. After Xiang Yu's death, he removed his military power and moved to the king of Chu. Because of false accusations, he was demoted to Huaiyin marquis. Empress Lu conspired with Xiao He to lure and kill the three clans in the bell room of Changle palace.

"The country and scholars are unparalleled" and "the high achievers are unparalleled" are the evaluation of people at that time. As commander in chief, he captured Wei, replaced Zhao, threatened Yan, attacked Qi, and destroyed Chu. As a military theorist, he cooperated with Zhang Liang to organize military books and military art, and wrote three chapters of Han Xin's military art.

Life of the characters

Early depression

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crawl between another 's legs -- to drain the cup of humiliation

Han Xin is a common man with an indulgent and informal personality. He was not elected as an official and had no way to make a living in business. He often depended on others to make a living. Many people hated him. After Han Xin's mother died, she was so poor that she could not afford to go to the funeral. She was looking for a high and spacious cemetery, so that ten thousand families could be settled around the cemetery.

At that time, the head of Nanchang Pavilion went to the countryside to see that Han Xin was not an ordinary man. Han Xin had gone to Nanchang Pavilion many times to have a leisurely meal. For several months, the head's wife hated him and cooked the meal early in the morning. At dinner, Han Xin went, but did not prepare food for him. Han Xin also understood their intention. In a rage, he finally left and never came back.

Han Xin was fishing in the city. Several old ladies washed polyester cotton. One of them saw that Han Xin was hungry, so she took out rice for Han Xin. For dozens of days, until the rinse is finished. Han Xin was very happy and said to the old lady, "I will repay the old man a lot." The old lady said angrily, "the eldest husband can't support himself. I pity you for your meal. Do I want you to repay me?"

A young man in Huaiyin butcher insulted Han Xin and said, "although you are tall and like to wear swords, you are actually a coward." He insulted him in public and said, "if you are not afraid of death, stab me with your sword; if you are afraid of death, climb through my crotch." So Han Xin looked at him carefully, lowered himself, lay on the ground, and climbed over from his crotch. People all over the street laugh at Han Xin and think he is timid.

After the uprising of Chen Sheng and Wu Guang, Xiang Liang also crossed the Huaihe River and went north. At this time, Han Xin took his sword to Xiang Liang and stayed in the army. After Xiang Liang's death, Xiang Yu made him a doctor. Han Xin gave advice to Xiang Yu many times, but Xiang Yu refused to accept it. After Liu Bang entered Shu, Han Xin left Chu and returned to Han. He was still unknown as a small official in charge of warehouse. Later, Han Xin was beheaded. All the 13 people in the same case had been beheaded, and it was Han Xin's turn. Han Xin looked up, saw Duke Teng Xia Houying, and said, "doesn't the king of Han intend to win the world? Why kill the strong man? " Xia Houying felt that this man's words were extraordinary. Seeing his powerful appearance, he let him go and talked with him. He appreciated him very much, so he spoke to Liu Bang. Liu Bang only sealed Han Xin as an official in charge of grain and rates, and did not find anything different from him.

Worship as a general

Han Xin talked with Xiao He many times, and Xiao He appreciated him very much. Liu Bang was granted the title of king of Han by Xiang Yu (in fact, he was excluded to Hanzhong). From Chang'an to Nanzheng, dozens of generals fled. Han Xin estimates that Xiao He and others have recommended themselves in front of Liu Bang many times, but Liu Bang didn't use it and ran away. When Xiao he heard that Han Xin had fled, he had no time to report to Liu Bang, so he went after Han Xin. Someone in the army reported to Liu Bang that "prime minister Xiao He has escaped." Liu Bang was so angry that he lost both hands.

After a day or two, Xiao He came back to see Liu Bang. Liu Bang was angry and liked him. He said, "why did you run away?" Xiao He replied, "I dare not run away. I'm the one who runs away. "Liu Bang asked," who are you chasing back Xiao He said, "Han Xin." Liu Bang also scolded: "there are dozens of officers who run away, but you don't chase them. Instead, you chase Han Xin. It's a lie." Xiao He said: "those officers are easy to get. As for talents like Han Xin, the whole world can't find another one. If you want to be the king of Hanzhong, you can't use him. If you want to fight for the world, there is no one but Hanxin who can discuss big plans. It's only up to the king. " Liu Bang said, "I'm going back to the East, too. Where can I stay in this place?" Xiao He said: "if the king decides to fight back to the East, if he can reuse Hanxin, he will stay; if he can't reuse him, Hanxin will eventually run away." Liu Bang said: "I see your face, send him to be a general." Xiao He said: "even if he was made a general, Han Xin would not stay." Liu Bang said, "well, let him be a general." Xiao He said, "great." At present, Liu Bang wants to call Han Xin to visit the general. Xiao He said: "the king is always arrogant. If he appoints a general, it's like calling for a child. That's why Han Xin left. If the king sincerely worships him as a general, he should choose a good day, fast in advance, build a high altar, and follow the ceremony of appointing a general Liu Bang agreed. When the officers heard about it, they were all secretly happy. Everyone thought they would be appointed as a general. When the ceremony was held, they knew it was Han Xin, and the whole army was surprised.

Return to Sanqin

See also: the battle of Sanqin

After Hanxin called on the general, Liu Bang asked Hanxin what good strategy he had for his country. Han Xin asked, "isn't Xiang Yu fighting with you eastward for the world? The king himself estimated that in terms of the bravery, toughness and excellence of his troops, who is higher than Xiang Yu and who is lower than him? " Liu Bang was silent for a long time and thought that he was inferior to Xiang Yu. Han Xin bowed again and agreed: "not only king, but also I think you are not as good as Xiang Wang. But I once served Xiang Wang. Please let me talk about Xiang Wang. The king of Xiang roared, thousands of people will be scared, but he can't let go of appointment, this is only a man's courage. Xiang Wang treated people respectfully and kindly. He spoke gently. When people were sick, he sympathized with them and shed tears. He gave them his own diet. However, when his subordinates were meritorious and should be knighted, he polished the edges and corners of the official seal and was reluctant to give it to others. This is the benevolence of women. Although King Xiang dominated the world and made the princes become ministers, he didn't live in Guanzhong but lived in Pengcheng. He violated the agreement of Yidi and made his own cronies and preferred people king. The princes were angry about this. When the princes saw King Xiang expelling Yidi from Jiangnan, they all went back to expel their original kings and became kings. Everywhere Xiang Yu's army passed by, he was trampled and maimed, so people all over the world resented him, and the people just gave in under his despicable power. Although he is the leader of the world in name, he has lost the popular support in essence, so his strength will soon become weak! In this case, how can the king be killed by the enemy! If you enfeoffment the land of the world to the meritorious officials, why don't you worry that they won't surrender! Leading the brave soldiers who want to fight back to their hometown, why worry that the enemy will not be scattered! Moreover, Zhang Han, Dong Yi and Sima Xin, the feudal kings of the three Qin Dynasties, were originally generals of the Qin Dynasty. They had led the disciples of the Qin State for several years. Countless people died in the war and fled. They cheated their subordinates and generals to surrender to Xiang Yu. In Xin'an, Xiang Yu killed more than 200000 Qin people by deception. Only Zhang Han, Dong Yi and Sima Xin got rid of them. The Qin people hated these three people to the bone. At this time, Xiang Yu made these three people king by Wu Liqiang, and the people of the state of Qin did not support them. When you entered Wuguan, you did not commit any crime in autumn. You abolished the harsh criminal law of Qin Dynasty and made three rules with the people of Qin Dynasty. All the people of Qin wanted to support you as king in Guanzhong. According to the original agreement of the princes, the king should be king in Guanzhong, and the people in Guanzhong knew it. But the king lost his due title and was arranged to be king in Hanzhong. All the people in Qin resented Xiang Wang. Now the king set out to attack the territory of Sanqin to the East. He could be subdued with a command.

So the king of Han was very happy and thought it was too late to get Hanxin. Just listen to Han Xin's plan and deploy the targets attacked by various generals.

In August, the king of Han adopted Han Xin's plan to return to Guanzhong along the old road and attack Yongwang Zhanghan. Zhang Han met Han Army in Chencang, King Yong's army was defeated, retreated and fled; he stopped to fight again in Haowan, was defeated and fled to abandoned hill. So the king of the Han Dynasty pacified Yongdi. The king of the Han Dynasty marched eastward into Xianyang, led the army to surround the king of Yong in the abandoned hill, and sent the generals to seize the land and pacify Longxi, Beidi and Shangjun. General Xue ou and Wang Zhao were sent out of Wuguan and stationed in Nanyang with the help of Wang Ling's troops. They went to Peixian county to meet Taigong and empress Lu. After hearing this, the king of Chu sent troops to intercept in Yangxia, but the Han army could not advance. Chu also made Zheng Chang, the former magistrate of Wu County, king of Han, to resist the Han army.

In the second year of the Han Dynasty (205 BC), Liu Bang led the Han army out of the pass and accepted Wei Wang Bao, Henan Wang Shenyang, Han Wang Zheng Chang, and Yin Wang

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