Zhou Yin, Long Ju, Fan Zeng, and Zhongli Mei were called Xiang Yu's most trusted ministers by Chen Ping, so he used a strategy of sowing discord to alienate them, causing tension between them and Xiang Yu.

In the end, Fan Zeng fled, Long Qie and Zhou Yin became estranged from Xiang Yu, Long Qie and Han Xin died in battle, and Zhou Yin was lured into betrayal by Ying Bu.

The betrayal of the Jiujiang troops cut off Xiang Yu's retreat route, and he was eventually surrounded at Gaixia.

Because Ying Bu defected to Liu Bang, his wife and children were killed by Xiang Bo. The two sides had an irreconcilable hatred and could no longer persuade him to surrender, so Lin Han set his sights on Zhou Yin.

As long as Zhou Yin changed his mind and contained Ying Bu in Jiujiang, thus resolving his worries, Xiang Yu would be able to cross the river with peace of mind and head west again.

After Lin Han and the Chu army spies entered Jiujiang, they disguised themselves.

The spy knew the location of Zhou Yin's mansion, but Lin Han did not act rashly. Instead, he sent someone to deliver a secret letter to Zhou's mansion, informing him that Xiang Yu's envoy was coming to visit late at night.

It was late at night when Lin Han went to Zhou Yin's residence and knocked on the door.

A housekeeper opened the door and saw Lin Han, a stranger, and hurriedly took him to the backyard.

When he entered the room, Zhou Yin was waiting inside. When he saw Lin Han, he was worried.

"Greetings, Lord Zhou." Lin Han clasped his fists and bowed, saying calmly, "I am Lin Han, and I have come to visit you on the orders of the Overlord."

"Are you Lin Han?" Zhou Yin looked at Lin Han in surprise.

He had heard of Lin Han's name from the deserters of the Gaixia siege and other people.

It was Lin Han's credit that Xiang Yu was able to escape from the siege of Gaixia, and it was also Lin Han's credit that Han Xin left the Han camp and refused to return after three summons.

Everyone says that this person has a plan for everything, but I didn't expect him to come here now.

"That's right. The Overlord treated you well before. He knew that you were plotting against the British and were lured into the Han camp. Now he sent me here to give you a chance to reform. The Overlord will forgive all your past crimes. I only hope that Lord Zhou will turn over a new leaf." Lin Han said.

"Will the Overlord forgive my crime?" Zhou Yin's expression was uncertain.

"Exactly."

Lin Han took out the bamboo slips of orders and handed them to Zhou Yin.

"The Overlord is assembling his troops in Jiangdong. Han Xin has already left the Han camp. Soon, the Overlord will return westward. Lord Zhou, this is the perfect time for you to reform yourself."

Seeing the bamboo slip order, Zhou Yin's brows furrowed even more.

He betrayed Xiang Yu and joined Ying Bu, which was a real stab in the back for Xiang Yu. Xiang Yu valued him, but he chose to betray him. Now that Xiang Yu wanted to recruit him again, he felt overwhelmed.

"Why did the King of Qi leave the Han camp?" Zhou Yin asked the question that had always puzzled him.

"Liu Bang was about to cross the river and demolish the bridge, and he took Han Xin's military power. When Han Xin learned of this, he led his troops away and refused to return even after the King of Han summoned him three times." Lin Han said calmly, "When the birds are gone, the good bows are put away. Liu Bang was suspicious, so Han Xin naturally didn't want to be a literary figure."

"If I go back to the Chu camp, I will die anyway," Zhou Yin said.

"Although the Overlord is tyrannical, he values loyalty and loyalty. He promised to pardon you, so he certainly won't kill you again. After the Battle of Gaixia, he completely changed his ways and is now a completely different person. The fact that he survived the siege at Gaixia was a sign of heaven helping the Overlord. Are you going against heaven?"

After thinking for a long time, Zhou Yin nodded.

"When I was tempted by Ying Bu, I knew there was no way back. If the Overlord pardons me, I may turn back."

"Well, it's a great thing that Lord Zhou is willing to come back." Lin Han showed his joy and said, "Lord Zhou, if you return with your letter of surrender, Overlord will surely make use of you."

"What's the name of the pledge?"

"Ying Bu's head." Lin Han said in a low voice.

Zhou Yin's pupils shrank. After thinking for a moment, his eyes revealed a fierce look. He nodded heavily, "Okay, Ying Bu rebelled and dragged me into this. Now I have the chance to kill him. Listen to the envoy's instructions."

"No problem."

Lin Han leaned close to Zhou Yin's ear and began to talk about the plan.

…

Ying Bu came at the invitation of Zhou Yin and had no doubts.

Zhou Yin and he were on the same path, and if the boat capsized, they would all die.

With Jiujiang in hand, the Jianghuai region was under their control. As long as Xiang Yu was defeated, he could peacefully serve as the King of Huainan.

Zhou Yin hosted a banquet for Ying Bu and Liu Jia, ostensibly to reminisce about the past and have fun.

Lin Han was disguised beside Zhou Yin, and when Ying Bu entered, he recognized him immediately. His face was tattooed, and the scars were still there, and his eyes were fierce.

"King Huainan, this is for you." Zhou Yin raised his glass and toasted Ying Bu with a smile: "Thank you, King Huainan, for bringing me into the Han camp. Otherwise, I would be hiding in Jiangdong like a stray dog."

"Hahahahahaha... Exactly."

Ying Bu readily took up his wine cup and drank it all in one gulp. After three cups, Zhou Yin waved his hand and invited the dancers to the banquet. For a moment, the banquet was filled with singing and dancing, and the atmosphere was very joyful.

After three rounds of drinking, Lin Han walked towards where Ying Bu and Liu Jia were, suddenly drew his sword, and killed the two defenseless men.

Until their death, there was still a happy smile on their faces.

The two heads fell into Lin Han's hands. Everyone at the banquet was shocked and just as they tried to escape, they were surrounded by guards.

"Ying Bu and Liu Jia are dead. Now I give you one chance. Surrender to me or die." Zhou Yin threw away the wine glass in his hand, stood up from the table, and looked coldly at the soldiers who came with Ying Bu.

Everyone looked at each other, knowing that the situation was hopeless, and dropped their weapons.

Zhou Yin took the heads of Ying Bu and Liu Jia and laughed loudly towards the sky.

…

Ying Bu and Liu Jia were killed by Zhou Yin at a banquet, and Zhou Yin took over the troops in Jiujiang.

When Liu Bang heard about this, he was having fun in his mansion and was completely panicked. He no longer had any pleasure in the maid in his arms and hurriedly summoned Chen Ping, Zhang Liang and others.

When his staff gathered in the mansion, only Chen Ping, Cao Shen and Xiao He were there, but Zhang Liang was nowhere to be seen.

"Where is the military advisor?" Liu Bang asked the messenger anxiously.

"Your Majesty, since the military advisor returned from Han Xin's camp, he told his subordinates that he had a sudden enlightenment about spiritual practice and went into seclusion," said the messenger.

"It's too late to retreat now." Liu Bang frowned and said no more. He looked at the others and said, "Everyone, Ying Bu and Liu Jia have been killed, and the Jiujiang troops have fallen into the hands of Zhou Yin. What should we do?"

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