The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

On the other hand, Tu You in Wugong City is facing an extremely serious situation.

Outside Wugong City, there was flames of war and smoke everywhere, and the sounds of shouting and weapons clashing were endless.

You must know that Tu You’s opponent was the famous General Meng Tian.

This veteran general, who has been through many battles, has long become a feared figure on the battlefield with his experience accumulated over many years of fighting and his outstanding military talents.

His method of deploying troops is so exquisite that it is difficult to grasp.

Moreover, Meng Tian's army, including the army of Zhang Han, now has more than 200,000 soldiers!

On the other hand, the army led by Tu You only had 40,000 soldiers.

Faced with such a huge disparity in military strength, they seemed extremely small and fragile.

Although Tu You and his soldiers fought desperately, they were ultimately outnumbered.

As time went by, they gradually became exhausted in the fierce battle and could only struggle to hold on, being forced into a desperate situation step by step.

When the news reached Xianyang, Zhao Gao concealed it and did not report it. He had already decided to kidnap Hu Hai and offer him to Prince Fusu in exchange for his own life and property, so he continued to let Hu Hai have fun in the harem.

At this moment, Zhao Gao had a gloomy face and was pacing in the palace, thinking secretly in his mind.

"It seems that now is the time to make a choice." Zhao Gao murmured to himself, with a hint of determination in his voice.

Zhao Gao then stopped and looked into the distance with a determined look. He took a deep breath, then turned and called Zhao Cheng.

At the same time, Zhao Gao arranged for people to bring all the reports on the battles in Yaoguan, Wugong City and other places.

Zhao Cheng hurried over, a puzzled look on his face. He looked at Zhao Gao and asked in a low voice, "Brother, what can I do for you?"

Zhao Gao walked over to Zhao Cheng and said in a low voice, "Second brother, it's time to take action. Contact Jiang Huang secretly and replace the palace guards with our men."

Zhao Cheng was shocked by Zhao Gao's words, but he quickly regained his composure. He frowned slightly and asked doubtfully, "Brother, I thought that even if we tied up Hu Hai and presented him to Prince Fusu, Meng Tian and Meng Yi would not let us go."

Zhao Gao sighed, his eyes revealing a hint of helplessness.

He patted Zhao Cheng on the shoulder and said, "Well, I know what you're saying. But we have no way out. If we capture Hu Hai and control Xianyang City, we might be able to negotiate with him. Besides, Xianyang City still has our 30,000 troops. The worst that can happen is a fight to the death."

There was a hint of determination in Zhao Gao's voice, and he had already made plans for the worst.

Zhao Cheng nodded, clasped his fists and saluted Zhao Gao, saying, "Brother, I understand."

In the vast land of Qi, after a series of fierce and bloody battles, all the cities have returned to the control of Meng Yi and Liu Bang.

However, there is still a small group of stubborn rebels who flee and hide like stray dogs, trying to avoid being hunted down and encircled.

Although the army led by Meng Tian and the troops led by Xiang Liang totaled nearly 300,000 people.

With such a large force, it would be easy to capture the city of Xianyang in one fell swoop.

Although the current situation is very good, Meng Yi still has a lingering worry in his heart.

He knew very well that Zhao Gao was a man of deep scheming, insidious and cunning mind, and was good at playing all kinds of conspiracies and tricks.

Especially when thinking of the tragic endings of Meng Tian and Xiang Liang in history, Meng Yi did not dare to take it lightly.

If something unexpected really happened and I was in the distant Qi at this time, then even if I wanted to rescue, I would probably be unable to do so.

After careful consideration, Meng Yi made a prompt decision - to immediately set off back to Xianyang.

However, before that, Meng Yi still needed to explain the relevant matters to Liu Bang in detail.

Meng Yi smiled and said slowly, "Brother Liu has made an invaluable contribution to the pacification of Qi. When we return to the capital, I'm sure Prince Fusu will reward us handsomely."

Upon hearing this, Liu Bang's face immediately lit up with a smile. He waved his hands repeatedly and said modestly, "Oh, Brother Meng, you are too kind! This time, we were able to pacify Qi so smoothly, all thanks to your wise command and appropriate arrangements. The credit should go to you, Brother Meng! I have only contributed a little."

Upon hearing this, Meng Yi hurriedly shook his head, waving his hands and saying with a smile, "Hahaha, why should we be so polite, brothers? We've been through life and death together, and fought on the battlefield together. This friendship can't be measured by the size of our achievements!"

After saying that, he patted Liu Bang's arm gently.

Meng Yi's expression grew slightly more serious, his gaze fixed on the distance as he spoke slowly, "However, Brother Liu, please do not let your guard down. Although the situation appears to be finally settling, dangers are still lurking everywhere! Not to mention the numerous rebels and bandits still roaming Qi and Chu, waiting for an opportunity to cause chaos; even the aftermath of this war requires careful management. Next, I would like to ask Brother Liu to continue leading his troops to thoroughly clean up the Qi territory and ensure peace and prosperity for the people."

After hearing this, Liu Bang nodded solemnly and responded, "Brother Meng, rest assured! I will not slack off in the slightest. I will go all out to wipe out those remaining rebels and bandits and maintain peace in this area."

Seeing this, Meng Yi nodded with satisfaction, his lips slightly raised, revealing a relieved smile.

He stepped forward, patted Liu Bang's shoulder gently, and said, "Good! I feel much more at ease with your words, Brother Liu. We will part ways now and meet again in Xianyang. If, during this period, Brother Liu discovers any unusual circumstances or suspicious individuals, please send someone to inform me."

Liu Bang clasped his fists again with a solemn expression and said, "Brother Meng, rest assured! I will never forget this instruction."

Then, Meng Yi nimbly turned over and jumped onto his horse, then tilted his head slightly and gazed at the army led by Liu Bang for the last time.

Immediately afterwards, Meng Yi swung the whip in his hand violently, making a crisp sound.

With the sound of the whip, the horse under his crotch galloped out, and the guards following him also galloped on their horses, following closely.

The group rushed towards Xianyang like a gust of wind and rain, the sound of horse hooves resounded through the sky, raising clouds of dust.

At this time, Liu Bang stood in place, staring at Meng Yi's figure which gradually went away until it disappeared.

For some reason, his eyes suddenly brightened, and he couldn't help but murmur softly, "After such a great achievement, what will Prince Fusu reward me with? If I can be granted the title of Marquis, then my Liu family will be truly honored from now on!"

After saying these words, Liu Bang seemed to have thought of something interesting and couldn't help laughing to himself.

Then, Liu Bang slowly turned around, walked towards the tent, and began to plan his next move.