I switched allegiance to Zhang Han and rebuilt the Qin Dynasty; Liu Bang was heartbroken.

When Liu Bang saw the rapidly approaching black tide under the gradually breaking dawn, he was once again shocked.

The attackers were not their own cavalry, but rather the standard armor of the Qin army.

Liu Bang was momentarily stunned by the cold winds.

When he came to his senses, he saw countless cold arrows aimed at him.

Liu Bang's breathing became heavy again, and he completely broke down: "This, this is the Qin army?"

So, is it easy for his laughter to invite divine retribution?

He had been laughing heartily earlier, feeling confident and in control, but it turned out that the Qin army really had a conspiracy in mind.

This burst of laughter was meant to boost morale, but it turned out the enemy was actually prepared for a fatal blow.

Liu Bang looked at the figure at the forefront of the cavalry; he recognized him very well.

It was Lü Matong, whom he trusted implicitly, who even listened to this man's nonsense and decided to take a desperate gamble to seize the grain.

At this moment, Lü Matong held a long spear, exuding a murderous aura.

The young man next to him shouted, "Traitors of Han! Qin has been destroyed! This is the grain and supplies camp of the King of Yong, appointed by Xiang Yu! How dare you openly disobey Xiang Yu's orders and turn your allied forces against each other! My general is here on Xiang Yu's orders to assist our allied forces!"

"You traitors of Han, prepare to die!"

The young man roared, startling Lü Matong so much that his pupils shrank. Xiang Yu had indeed appointed Zhang Han, and theoretically Zhang Han was an ally. But when did he order allies not to fight each other?

The constant infighting between families was exactly what Xiang Yu wanted to see.

Moreover, when did he receive Xiang Yu's order to assist the allied forces?

Are they allies with Zhang Han?

Liu Bang was furious and regarded him as a thorn in his side.

Isn't this putting him in a very difficult position?

As expected, Liu Bang immediately flew into a rage.

He only now remembered that the original plan he had discussed with Lü Matong was to have Lü Matong lead his two thousand cavalrymen to provide covert assistance outside the main camp.

These were the cavalry that Xiang Yu had left for the Qin army, and now they were all being led by Lü Matong to block him.

"Lu Matong, how dare you betray me! I have treated you well!"

Anger was raging in Liu Bang's mind. He never imagined that the suspicion he had been suppressing ever since he discovered the camp was a trap would actually come true!

He considered that the Qin army might have indeed been prepared, and had even deceived Lü Matong.

However, Lü Matong had actually betrayed him!

Liu Bang was on the verge of collapse, let alone trying to boost the morale of his men.

Furious!

Lü Matong's current position in the Chu army is certainly due in part to Xiao He's covert assistance and promises of a bright future.

Liu Bang believed that he had never mistreated Lü Matong.

They were even willing to believe him and take the risk.

Why betray them?

"Haha, Your Majesty, you've misunderstood. My general has not betrayed you."

"Because my general, from beginning to end, has only ever served King Xiang!"

"The little Han King is being manipulated by my general, yet he is unaware of it."

"King Xiang is exceptionally wise. How could my general possibly betray King Xiang? This is all just for King Xiang's sake, a mere pretense of compliance with you!"

"Now, you traitor to Han, you have disobeyed King Xiang's orders, and now it is time for you to die!"

Zhang Ping followed exactly what Zhao Long had taught him and roared in one breath.

Unexpectedly, they actually managed to corner Liu Bang himself!

Lu Matong's pupils gradually dilated, as if he had seen a ghost, unable to believe it.

He genuinely wanted to submit to Liu Bang back then!

Although Liu Bang was now in a state of decline, Xiang Yu was too tyrannical. Instead of seizing the opportunity to establish an empire and suppress the powerful forces, Xiang Yu foolishly enfeoffed various kings and relinquished power.

Liu Bang had great ambitions, and he might not have been without a future; he also made multiple bets.

However, Zhang Ping said that he had become a loyal general who was scheming to help Xiang Yu destroy Liu Bang.

This is no longer just putting him to the fire; it's making him a mortal enemy of the Han army!

Lu Matong wept inwardly, deeply regretting that he had volunteered to be Xiang Yu's representative and supervise Zhang Han's soldiers.

They thought it was an opportunity to help Liu Bang rise to prominence.

Now it has become a dead end.

This completely cut off all his escape routes, forcing him to serve the Qin army from then on.

Otherwise, if that mysterious man were to casually reveal to Xiang Yu any of the things he did for Liu Bang, his entire family would be in danger.

"Who is he? He's so ruthless."

Lu Matong felt a chill run down his spine. Such methods couldn't possibly come from an unknown person.

If the Qin army truly possessed such great talent, Zhang Han would not have fallen into such a destitute state.

Now, Liu Bang is the one who is more panicked.

I was both angry and terrified.

This was actually Xiang Yu's strategy all along. Who said that scoundrel was brave but lacked strategy?

The depth of his scheme made Liu Bang's mind swing between heaven and hell!

"Xiang Yu, you..."

Liu Bang wanted to curse, but he held back. If he cursed Xiang Yu in public, it would be a fight to the death.

He is no match for Xiang Yu now!

We have to endure it.

So he turned his anger towards Lü Matong: "You treacherous villain, how could you be so cunning!"

"You damned traitors, why have you all betrayed me!"

"Why?"

At this moment, Liu Bang truly burst into tears. Why did one after another have to betray him?

First Zhao Long, then Lü Matong, is Liu Bang really that unpopular?

To suffer this heartbreaking betrayal again and again!

Zhao Long's betrayal directly led to a food and supplies crisis.

If Lü Matong betrays him again this time, it will be a fatal crisis!

I myself might die here.

Xiao He sighed, only now realizing why he had always felt something was off.

He overlooked an important point: Xiang Yu's murderous intent towards Liu Bang.

After Liu Bang entered Guanzhong first, the friendship between Xiang Yu and Liu Bang began to break down, and the Feast at Hongmen symbolized the almost complete collapse of their relationship.

Since Xiang Yu intended to use the Qin army to completely bury the Han army in the mountains of Bashu.

How could there not be other means?

"If Zhao Long were here..."

Xiao He sighed inwardly.

Zhao Long's schemes were few and unpredictable, but they were far-sighted. Xiao He believed that no one in the Han army camp understood them better than him.

While strategic planning may seem cautious and lacking in boldness, and may not yield many benefits, it actually minimizes one's own losses, making it an extremely safe strategy.

Unlike now, Liu Bang's bold direct attack on the Qin army, seemingly powerful and impressive, was actually a blatant attempt to kill himself and get himself surrounded.

At this moment, the young general beside Lü Matong raised his weapon and roared, "Charge! Slay the Han traitors!"

The cavalry began their charge, and the earth shook.

Liu Bang's face turned deathly pale; he was completely terrified. At this moment, he missed Zhao Long even more. Zhao Long always liked to have a backup plan and would never have let him fall into such a dangerous situation.

Who can turn the tide now?

Lu Matong was definitely not that person. He looked at Zhang Ping with tears in his eyes. He had been caught up in the three families of Qin, Han and Chu, but the only way out was the Qin army!

He hated the ruthlessness of that mysterious man, yet he had no choice but to accept reality.

A murderous intent gradually formed in his eyes, and his burning rage was directed at Liu Bang: "Kill! Slay these enemy traitors!"

Only a dead Liu Bang would make him safer.

These cavalrymen were righteous men gathered by Xiang Yu from various places, and some of them were also spies left behind by Xiang Yu in the Chu army.

As Lu Matong's two thousand elite troops, they were originally intended to supervise Zhang Han's army in place of Xiang Yu.

Now, it has become an extremely sharp blade, charging towards Liu Bang's army.