Xiaoyouzhutian, send Yi Xiaochuan to the palace to start

Two days later.

The 100,000 elite Meng family troops had gathered their food and supplies, and Liu Hao and Fusu, along with the people from Juxian Hall, marched out of Xianyang city in a mighty procession under the watchful eyes of the public.

Fusu was still quite famous in Xianyang, and many people cheered for him.

But Fusu just smiled slightly. I'm afraid only Liu Hao and himself know how he feels now.

Originally, the Meng family army was unwilling to let someone else lead the army, but because the commander was Fusu, the relationship between Fusu and Meng Tian was known to many generals of the Meng family army.

In addition, Meng Tian had also informed them. Although Meng Tian had just recovered from a serious illness and was not suitable for fighting, this was a foreign invasion and he wanted to go very much, but Ying Zheng would not let him.

Meng Tian had no choice but to order the 100,000 soldiers of the Meng family army to follow Fusu's arrangements and protect him.

They traveled through Hedong County, Shangdang County, Taiyuan County, and finally arrived at Yanmen County, which is the Yanmen Pass in later generations.

After three days of rapid march, Liu Hao and others arrived at the territory of Shangdang County.

It is surrounded by mountains and has steep terrain, like a natural barrier, standing on the top of Taihang Mountains.

Hence the name "the backbone of the world".

This place is not only the location of the famous Taihang Mountains in later generations, but also a strategic location in ancient times, attracting much attention for its unique geographical location.

The troops still maintained their mighty marching posture. The 10,000 vanguard troops led by Xiang Yu cut through the valleys like sharp swords, unstoppable.

Zhongli Mei led 5,000 elite soldiers to escort military supplies and food in the rear to ensure worry-free logistics.

Liu Hao was in charge of the central army himself. He rode his warhorse and chatted with Zhang Liang and others, occasionally glancing at the surrounding mountains and terrain.

When the troops reached the center of Shangdang County, Liu Hao spoke again.

"This was Handi before."

Zhang Liang didn't understand why Liu Hao suddenly said this, and smiled awkwardly: "Yes, Korea 20 years ago."

"I heard that you are also Korean, Zhang Fang."

Zhang Liang was completely stunned when he heard this and looked at Liu Hao with dull eyes.

Liu Hao almost died of laughter when he saw his confused expression. You little brat, who are you trying to be mysterious with?

You think that no one can recognize you just because you are wearing a vest.

Zhang Liang felt even more nervous when he saw Liu Hao's meaningful smile, but soon he relaxed.

Because he felt that Liu Hao would not do anything bad to him, otherwise he would have revealed his identity long ago.

Zhang Liang was now very curious about how Liu Hao discovered him and why he concealed the truth for him. You know, he was determined to assassinate Ying Zheng.

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About six days later, when Liu Hao and others had just left Taiyuan County and headed for Yanmen County, Xiang Yu's vanguard encountered a soldier covered in blood, who was riding a horse and galloping towards them quickly.

"Report!"

"Reporting to the eldest master, General Liu, General Xiang's vanguard troops encountered a fellow soldier from Yanmen County who came to ask for help."

"He said that Yanmen County had been attacked by the Xiongnu and Hu people coalition forces for two days, with thousands of casualties. Now there are less than 3,000 soldiers defending Yanmen County, while the enemy has at least 300,000 soldiers."

A soldier from Xiang Yu's vanguard team rode his warhorse quickly to the central army and reported to Liu Hao and Fusu.

As soon as these words came out, the counselors around Liu Hao frowned. An army of more than 300,000 was three times their number. Even if there were strategic passes that could be defended, it would still be a tough battle.

Fusu, riding on a warhorse, frowned when he heard the soldiers' words. Sure enough, this was not a harassment, but a real large-scale invasion.

He had no idea and turned to look at Liu Hao.

Liu Hao lowered his head and thought for a moment, then immediately gave an order to the soldier.

"Order Xiang Yu to lead the vanguard troops to rush to Yanmen Pass for support. We will follow shortly."

"promise!"

After receiving the order, the soldiers hurriedly rode their horses to inform Xiang Yu.

"My Lord, it seems that our estimate of the enemy's strength is a bit conservative. It seems that the enemy has about 400,000 soldiers."

Liu Hao looked at everyone's solemn expressions and smiled faintly.

"Teacher, this...should I send someone back immediately to seek reinforcements?" Fusu looked at Liu Hao nervously, and the first thing he thought of was to ask for help.

"It's time to tell your father about the situation and have Meng Tian lead the remaining 200,000 Meng family troops to rush to Yanmen Pass."

"But won't Zhao Gao stop us? He wants us to be completely wiped out this time."

After hearing Fusu's doubts, Liu Hao chuckled: "Zhao Gao probably wants Meng Tian to leave Xianyang more than anyone else right now."

Fusu: "???"

"Didn't you say that your father's health has been getting weaker recently?"

Seeing that Fusu didn't understand what he said, Liu Hao spoke slowly.

Sure enough, Fusu's eyes widened instantly, and he said in disbelief: "Teacher, you mean my father...?"

Liu Hao neither nodded nor shook his head: "During the time we were away, I'm afraid your father's health has been getting worse day by day. Zhao Gao now wants Meng Tian to leave Xianyang as soon as possible more than anyone else."

"This way he can smoothly assist Hu Hai to ascend to the throne. By then, even if we survive the battle against the foreign invaders, we will not be able to return to Xianyang smoothly."

After these words were spoken, Fusu, Xiang Liang, Fan Zeng, Zhang Liang, Chen Ping and others around Liu Hao were all stunned on the spot.

How could they have imagined that there were so many things going on in just defending against a foreign invasion?

Even people as smart as Zhang Liang and Chen Ping could never have imagined it.

"No, no, although Father is weak, the doctors all say that he is still healthy. He won't..."

Fusu murmured softly.

"What? Do you know why Zhao Gao collects a large number of beauties and precious medicinal herbs from all over the world to make elixirs every day?"

"It means that no one can detect it, and it can be done without anyone noticing."

"At his age, your father can still enjoy himself every day and every night. Why do you think that is?"

"I guess Zhao Gao gave your father drugs every day. Although it's not poison, it's an aphrodisiac. For your father, this aphrodisiac has the same effect as poison."

"On the surface, he was looking for beauties online to honor your father, and then to find medicinal herbs to make elixirs. But in reality, he was trying to make your father partake of pleasure every night until he died of exhaustion."

"Oh, it's almost like dying from exhaustion."

Liu Hao's words once again left several people dumbfounded, their mouths so big that they could fit a light bulb in.

"Why? Why did Zhao Gao do this?"

Fusu was completely at a loss at this time, looking confused and at a loss as to what to do.

"Power. Maybe it's because of power that Zhao Gao behaves like this."

Before Liu Hao could speak, Zhang Liang at the side spoke.

"That's right, Zhang Fang is right. Zhao Gao is not satisfied with the current power, so he wants to kill the emperor and help Hu Hai, who only cares about having fun, to ascend the throne. In this way, the entire Qin Dynasty will be in his pocket."

"That's why we want Meng Tian to lead the Meng family army here. As long as we have the military power in our hands, we will have absolute say."

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