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

Fushi, an important town along the old Great Wall of Qin, was where Zhao Long remained, though he did not personally lead the search for the remnants of the Qin army.

Upon receiving news from the north, even Wang Ben's eyes turned bloodshot.

"So it's this kid. He was an orphan in the north, adopted by that brat Wang Li and taken in by the army, where he was renamed Wang Zhong."

"He is utterly loyal to that brat and to the Qin state."

Wang Ben felt extremely heavy-hearted.

These Qin commoners, with their lives, exemplified what true loyalty means.

These guys, who had only recently joined the Qin army, were all deeply moved.

"Give him a proper burial."

After Wang Zhong returned, Zhao Long personally saw him off and buried him in the southern part of Fushi, bestowing upon him the title of Loyal and Righteous General.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Lu Sheng spoke with immense gratitude. After several days, he finally understood what had happened within the Qin state and felt a deep respect for the Qin king.

Just by listening, one can imagine how perilous the process was for the Qin state as it marched through Hanzhong, plundered Wei territory, and suppressed an army of 200,000.

Fortunately, the Qin Dynasty encountered such a brilliant and ambitious ruler.

"Damn annoying building owner."

Wang Zhong was just a little short of being able to return to the Qin state. With his abilities, he would surely have shone brightly in this new country.

Lu Sheng felt a deep resentment. When he learned that the Qin army's northward march was not only to rescue Wang Zhong but also to suppress the rise of the Xiongnu, Lu Sheng began to recall the situation of the Loufan.

"Your Majesty, after Loufan was driven out by General Meng Tian, ​​he maintained contact with Donghu. A few years ago, he submitted to the Xiongnu and assisted in defeating Donghu."

"The Loufan's current focus of attack should be on the Zhao and Dai regions in the north."

"The Loufan tribe should still have more than 100,000 people, and at the very least, they could have 30,000 to 40,000 soldiers."

To advance into Qin Chuan, one would need to traverse thousands of miles of wilderness and then cross the high mountains south of Fushi.

The Loufan people have already reached their limit by attacking Fushi, and they should no longer be able to advance south.

However, the Qin army would naturally not let the Loufan people who were heading south go.

Cai Yin and Lü Matong have already led their troops to disperse and suppress the Loufan soldiers who have invaded the northern part of Shangjun.

Zhao Long frowned.

At most, Xiang Yu's attack will take another two months.

This was an unprecedented battle for the Qin state. Only after Qin repelled Xiang Yu's counterattack did it truly signify the rise of the Qin state.

Before that, he had to deal with the troublesome building owner.

With elite Qin soldiers, Zhao Long was not worried if they clashed with the Loufan army at this time.

However, due to the great distance between them and the main force of Loufan, the Qin army currently lacks both the strength and the time to march north to Jiuyuan.

Moreover, Zhao Long's purpose was not only to suppress the Loufan, but also to obtain the Loufan's large herd of horses.

Even a hastily assembled large number of cavalry could play a significant role in the battle against Xiang Yu.

Moreover, after the bloody battle with Xiang Yu began, the Qin army would either defend for a long time or break out to attack the feudal lords of the world.

Transporting supplies allows for more horses and increases the likelihood of victory.

The miracle of a large number of soldiers crossing the river to launch a surprise attack on the State of Wei with only a small amount of rations was difficult to replicate after the other states had taken precautions.

Zhao Long said in a deep voice, "We need to think of a way to get Lou Fanren to take the initiative."

Li Zuoche clasped his hands and said, "The northern barbarians are somewhat versed in the rites of the Spring and Autumn Annals, but their cruel and bloodthirsty hearts have never changed."

“We can build a mound of Jingguan in the north of Fushi and send some Loufan people back, which will surely enrage the Loufan people.”

"The Loufan people probably don't know the strength of the Qin army. They have always bullied the weak and feared the strong, so they will definitely head south."

"The Qin army only needs to wait in comfort at Fushi, and they will surely be able to defeat Loufan in one battle."

After Li Zuoche finished speaking, even Wang Ben took a deep breath, deeply shocked.

This seemingly honest young man, is his first strategy for joining the Qin army so ruthless?

They directly used the heads of the Loufan people to build a mound of skulls, which infuriated the Loufan nobles in the north who were making a comeback.

Lü Sheng also readily agreed: "Your Majesty, the Imperial Censor's plan is feasible. The Loufan people have always been extremely arrogant. General Wang Zhong has devised many strategies to provoke the Loufan people and lure them out of the camp to kill them."

Zhao Long took a deep breath: "Then let's do it this way."

The Qin state would not allow him to stop, and even if it meant ruthlessly casting a mound of skulls, he had to make this decision for the sake of the Qin state.

I fear that after this battle, the reputation of the tyrannical Qin Dynasty will be further solidified.

Zhao Long shook his head, ceasing his thoughts on these matters, and instead turned his gaze to the vast expanse of land in northern Fushi.

The great defeat of Loufan will at least prevent the Loufan from having the strength to march south from Jiuyuan for several years.

Without the assistance of the Loufan people, the speed at which the Xiongnu attacked the Donghu and Yuezhi would also be affected.

This would allow the Qin state to focus on first subduing the other feudal lords before facing the wrath of the Supreme Ruler.

……

From the moment the King of Loufan decided to send troops, he personally went to the north of Fushi.

Along the way, a large number of Loufan soldiers gathered, and even Chen Ping's eyes burned with fervor as he watched.

The Loufan soldiers were indeed fierce and strong, and in the Loufan king's plan, 30,000 men would eventually gather to attack Guanzhong.

Although in Chen Ping's eyes, these guys had very poor discipline and were definitely no match for Xiang Yu's Chu cavalry in terms of combat strength.

However, the Loufan army was too numerous and brutal, like beasts.

They should be able to contend with the Qin people.

However, Chen Ping was soon doused with cold water.