In 195 BC, when Liu Bang was dying, he was faced with a choice. He wanted to choose one person to kill his brother-in-law Fan Xu, but why did he choose Chen Ping over others?
Did Liu Bang really want to kill Fan Xu? What kind of complicated plot is hidden behind this?
The incident happened in Liu Bang's Shouchun Palace. Liu Bang's health is getting weaker and weaker, and he knows that he is about to face the end of his life. He knew that he had many relatives and outstanding generals by his side, however, he had doubts about carrying on his legacy and preserving the future of the Han Dynasty. He is deeply dissatisfied and wary of his sister Fan Ji's brother-in-law, Fan Xu.
Fan Hao was an ambitious man, and after marrying Liu Bang's sister Fan Ji, he took advantage of Liu Bang's absence to gradually strengthen his power and was named the King of Zhongshan. Disgruntled and jealous, Fan began to build up his own personal power, building relationships with other ministers in the palace in an attempt to seize power from the Han Dynasty.
Although Liu Bang received bad news about Fan Xu every time, he never made up his mind. He is not only Liu Bang's brother-in-law, but also his relative, and a favorite minister. Liu Bang wavered, and his attitude towards Fan Xu was incomprehensible. However, as he was about to die, he realized that this threat had to be eliminated in order to ensure the stability and future of the Han Dynasty.
Liu Bang sent an envoy to find Chen Ping, a general and strategist known as the "Maxima". Chen Ping is smart and wise, and he has deep loyalty and trust in Liu Bang. Liu Bang asked Chen Ping to meet him in Shouchun and gave him an important task: to assassinate Fan Xu.
After Chen Ping received the task, he was very surprised, and his questions about Liu Bang couldn't help but come to mind. Why did Liu Bang choose him over anyone else? His mind was full of doubts, but he knew that he had to do his duty.
Chen Ping set up an ambush in the mountains and forests near Shouchun, preparing to wait for Fan Xu's appearance. However, this task was not easy for him to carry out, because Fan Xu was not an ordinary enemy, he was also a relative of Liu Bang, and he was also a brilliant general. There is a deep friendship between them, and there is also mutual respect.
After much consideration and weighing, Chen Ping decided to take a risky strategy. He sent his cronies to quietly learn about the situation from Fan Xu's side. He found that Fan Xu's kindness to Liu Bang was still in his heart, and his respect and gratitude to Liu Bang far exceeded the pursuit of ambition and ambition.
After learning of this information, Chen Ping decided to find Fan Xu and have a private conversation with him. The two met in a silent hill.
"General Fan, I, Chen Ping, have been ordered to come here, and I have something to discuss with the general. Chen Ping said straight to the point.
Fan Xu smiled slightly and asked, "General Chen, please speak." ”
Chen Ping continued with a serious expression: "General Fan, I know that you have deep gratitude and respect for Liu Bang. You have a kinship with him, and you have a tacit understanding and trust in each other. I had pondered why he had sent me on such a mission, and I finally understood what he meant. ”
Fan Xu's expression changed slightly, and he raised his eyebrows and said, "What does General Chen mean?" ”
Chen Ping continued with a firm gaze: "Liu Bang is worried about your ambition and selfishness, and is worried that your power is increasing day by day, which may pose a threat to the stability of the Han Dynasty. He must make a decision to either choose to cooperate with you or end your power. He chose the latter, and I hope you can understand his struggle. ”
When Fan Xu heard this, he fell into deep thought. He understood Liu Bang's concerns, but he was still full of doubts and incomprehension about his choice.
Chen Ping took the opportunity to continue: "General Fan, I used to think that you were irreplaceable, but now I understand the considerations behind this. Liu Bang needs a general who will work with him and be responsible for the country, and he believes that you will be able to put aside your personal selfishness and contribute to the stability and prosperity of the Han Dynasty. ”
Fan Xu was silent, he understood the truth of what Chen Ping said, and was full of worries and hesitations about the future of Liu Bang and the Han Dynasty.
He thought silently in his heart for a while, and finally he raised his head and said to Chen Ping with a firm gaze: "General Chen, I understand. Please go back and tell Liu Bang that I am willing to give up my quest for power and contribute to the future of the Han Dynasty. ”
Chen Ping smiled slightly, nodded, expressed his gratitude to Fan Xu, and then turned to leave. He knew that this result was the best choice for Liu Bang and the Han Dynasty, and he also realized Liu Bang's wishes.
Liu Bang felt very relieved when he learned the news. He understood that he had made the right choice, and that it was for the long-term stability and prosperity of the Han Dynasty.
He was well aware of Fan Xu's abilities and talents, and although he regretted the loss of a close confidant in his heart, he was also proud and grateful that Fan Xu was able to put aside his personal selfishness and help the future of the Han Dynasty.
When Liu Bang was dying, he knew that he had made the right choice. He chose someone who could understand him and work hard for the future of the Han Dynasty.
He knew that no matter what happened after he left, this person would be able to maintain a stable and prosperous posture for the Han Dynasty.