Hongmen Banquet

At the end of the Qin Dynasty, Liu Bang and Xiang Yu attacked the forces of the Qin Dynasty. Liu Bang first broke through Xianyang (the capital of Qin Shihuang), but Liu Bang was not as strong as Xiang Yu. Xiang Yu was furious and sent Dangyang Jun to the pass. After Xiang Yu entered Xianyang, he arrived in Xixi. Liu Bang is garrisoning troops. Liu Bang's Zuo Sima Cao Wushang sent people in front of Xiang Yu to say that Liu Bang intends to rule in Guanzhong. Xiang Yu became even more angry when he heard that, and ordered the soldiers to have a full meal the next morning and defeat Liu Bang's army.

A fierce battle is imminent. After Liu Bang learned of this from Xiang Yu’s father, Uncle Xiang, he was shocked. Liu Bang respectfully held a glass of wine to Uncle Xiang, wishing Uncle Xiang good health and longevity, and had an appointment with his in-laws. Liu Bang’s affection attracted Xiang and convinced Xiang. Bo, Xiang Bo promised to intercede in front of Xiang Yu, and asked Liu Bang to come and thank Xiang Yu the next day.

At the Hongmen banquet, although there is no shortage of wine and delicacies, there is a hidden murderous intent. Xiang Yu's subfather Fan Zeng has always advocated killing Liu Bang. At the banquet, he repeatedly signaled Xiang Yu to give orders, but Xiang Yu hesitated and refused. Fan Zeng summoned Xiangzhuang's sword to cheer up the banquet and took the opportunity to kill Liu Bang. Xiang Bo, to protect Liu Bang, also drew his sword and danced to cover Liu Bang. At a critical moment, Liu Bang's subordinate Fan Kui broke into the army gate with a sword and a shield, staring directly at Xiang Yu. Seeing this popularity, Xiang Yu had to ask who came. When he learned that he was Liu Bang’s participation, he was ordered to give wine, and Fan Kuai stood and drank it. After Xiang Yu ordered the pig’s leg, he asked if he could drink again. Fan Kuai said that if the minister is dead and unavoidable, there is nothing worth rejecting for a glass of wine. Fan Kui also took the opportunity to say something nice about Liu Bang, Xiang Yu was speechless, and Liu Bang took the opportunity to leave. Liu Bang's subordinate Zhang Liang started to shirk for Liu Bang, saying that Liu Bang could not drink enough and could not come to say goodbye. Now he presents a pair of Baibi to the king and a pair of jade buckets to the general (Asian father Fan Zeng). Please accept. Xiang Yu, who didn't know the depth, accepted the white wall, and Fan Zeng was so angry that he smashed Yu Dou with his sword. Later generations will refer to the hidden murderous intentions of Hongmen Banquet.