However, Liu Bang was named Hanwang by Xiang Yu (in fact, he was pushed out to Hanzhong). From Chang 'an to Nanzheng, dozens of generals fled. Han Xin estimated that Xiao He and others had recommended themselves many times in front of Liu Bang, but Hanwang didn't want them and ran away. Xiao He heard that Han Xin had escaped and had no time to report to Liu Bang, so he went after Han Xin. Someone in the army reported to Hanwang: "Prime Minister Xiao He has escaped." Liu bang was furious, such as losing his right hand.
After a day or two, Xiao He came back to see Hanwang, who was angry and happy and scolded, "You!
Why did Xiao He run away? "Will replied," I dare not run. I am a runner. " Liu asked, "Who are you going to find to go back?" Xiao Yueer said, "Han Xin." Hanwang also scolded: "there are dozens of officers running away, but you didn't chase them;" It is deceptive to chase Han Xin. " Xiao He said: "Those officers are easy to mess with. As for talents like Han Xin, they are second in the world. If the king only wants to be the king of Hanzhong, of course he is not needed; If you want to compete for the world, no one will discuss it except Han Xin. It depends on how the king plans. " Hanwang said, "I also want to go back to the East. Where can I stay in this hellhole? "Xiao He said:" If your majesty decides to return to the East and can reuse Han Xin, he will stay; "If you can't reuse him, then Han Xin will escape after all." Hanwang said, "For your sake, make him a general." Xiao He said: "Even if he is made a general, Han Xin will definitely refuse to stay." Hanwang said, "Then, let him be a general." Xiao He said, "Great." Now Hanwang wants to ask Han Xin to visit him. Xiao He said, "Your Majesty has always been arrogant and rude. If you appoint a general, it's like calling 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, set up a high altar and deal with it according to the ceremony of appointing the general. That will do! " Hanwang agreed. Those officers were secretly happy when they heard about it. Everyone thinks that they will be appointed general. When the ceremony was going on, they knew it was Han Xin, which surprised the whole army.