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

Zhao Long's initial strategy was to seek a sliver of hope amidst the encirclement of the allied forces of the feudal lords.

While it may seem like a risky move, Xiang Yu was actually planning to use the Qin army.

Xiang Yu loathed the Qin people and Guanzhong, which is why, after stealing the greatest victory of the allied forces in destroying Qin, he proclaimed himself the Hegemon-King of Western Chu and wanted to return home in glory, rather than rebuild his empire on the ruins of Qin.

However, Liu Bang also needed to send someone to keep an eye on things, and the most suitable person was the Qin army.

It's hard to say how much support they provided to the Qin army.

Just like in the original trajectory, after Xiang Yu gave Zhang Han and the old, weak, sick and disabled people, he didn't care about anything else. In the end, Liu Bang successfully attacked and seized Qin territory, and Xiang Yu was also tricked by Zhang Liang.

They watched helplessly as Liu Bang grew stronger in Guanzhong, absorbed the essence of Guanzhong, and then marched eastward. By then, it was too late to suppress Liu Bang.

Now, Zhao Long wants to preserve these treasures of Guanzhong to a greater extent, rather than ending up like Liu Bang after establishing the Han Dynasty, when he barely had any warhorses left and was defeated by Modu in the north, almost losing his wife.

In the end, they could only send the princess away, thus ending a thousand years of shame.

Guanzhong was the foundation of the Qin Dynasty. As long as productivity could be restored, Zhao Long believed that the Qin state alone would not be afraid of the north.

And now, in this process of rebuilding everything from ruins.

Zhang Han is temporarily Xiang Yu's horse. If Xiang Yu wants Zhang Han to run away, he must give more.

Using the wealth of the Chu people to fight against the Han army only strengthened the Qin army.

We must use the resources of Xiang Yu to strengthen the foundation of Qin!

Rejoice!

The more Liu Bang hated Xiang Yu and the more underhanded he became, the more support Xiang Yu would give to the Qin army.

At this moment, Lü Matong spoke up with some concern: "In addition, Xiang Yu also ordered us to attack the Yi people in various places on the way to escort Liu Bang to Bashu."

Zhao Long paused for a moment, then waved his hand and laughed nonchalantly.

"General Lü, you have worked hard this time. In the coming days, please keep an eye on news from the Chu camp. If there is any news of Xiang Yu's departure, please report it immediately!"

Zhao Ben was startled: "Xiang Yu is leaving?"

"That's right. Xiang Yu agreed to our request because he wanted to use us to fight against Liu Bang."

"If he were still in Guanzhong, what would he need the Qin army for?"

"Moreover, Xiang Yu's plan to cause trouble for the Qin army by ordering us to attack the Yi people is to make things difficult for them."

Lü Matong's role as military supervisor, his support for the Qin army, and his instigation of the Qin people to attack the Yi people were all predicated on Xiang Yu's impending departure!

That's why he needs the Qin army, yet he also has to be wary of it!

"Tell the General to keep an eye out and personally see Xiang Yu off when the time comes."

He is not good at winning over the complex emotions of an entire interest group.

But it's much easier to put eye drops on certain people; as the saying goes, "three men can make a tiger."

The more ferocious Liu Bang was, the more Zhang Han tried to curry favor, and the more support Xiang Yu received!

War is not just about fighting and killing; it also involves human relationships and social interactions!

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With weapons, armor, and troop quotas, the Qin army also needed to be reorganized.

A few days later, the Qin army had basically stabilized, and Zhang Han was in his main tent.

Standing on the left are generals such as Zhang Ping, Nei Shi Bao, and Yang Xi.

Zhao Long was sitting on the right, with Zhao Ben and Han Xin standing beside him.

"There are still too few talented people."

Zhao Long sighed. There was nothing that could be done. The Qin army's elite troops and fierce generals died before Xianyang surrendered. The remaining elites belonged to Liu Bang in the future, and they were basically still observing.

"General, when you see Xiang Yu off on his return journey, you may personally visit the Yang family and pay a visit to General Yang!"

Yang Duanhe did not have many military achievements, but he was always victorious in battle and conquered every city. The Yang family has produced many outstanding figures over the generations.

With the support of the Yang family, not to mention anything else, it wouldn't be a problem for the number of civil and military officials present to double.

First, we need to arm the army. We can't just have soldiers without generals to lead them.

Zhao Ben hesitated before speaking, "General Yang lost his son in his later years, and moreover, back then..."

Zhao Long immediately perked up his ears. These were Qin court secrets. After all, Yang Duanhe had made great contributions in defeating Zhao and besieging Handan. How could he have disappeared after Handan? There must be some hidden story behind this.

"Ahem—" Zhang Han coughed twice, interrupting Zhao Ben.

Zhang Han then looked at Zhao Long: "Young master, please come with me to the Yang family. If General Yang is invited by you, he will surely come out of seclusion and fight for our Great Qin on the battlefield again."

Zhao Long, who was waiting for the melon, changed his expression slightly and looked at Zhang Han and the others with suspicion. He felt that there was something wrong with the guy's eyes.

Why is everyone so confident in themselves?

Zhao Ben believed that after Zhang Han saw him, he would definitely regard him as the backbone of the Qin people, and indeed he did.

Why is Zhang Han so determined now? Will Yang Duan, this famous general of Qin, also come out of seclusion after seeing me?

Zhao Long muttered to himself, "Could it be because I'm too handsome?"

This isn't just empty boasting. Since ancient times, there have always been people who appreciate beauty. Good-looking people are often considered to be blessed by heaven, and they achieve twice the results with half the effort.

With a face as handsome as Pan An, he was considered the most handsome man in a thousand years and immediately became a literary leader of his era.

While talent and learning are certainly important, appearance is equally crucial.

Take Zhang Song for example. He was said to be extremely ugly. When he joined Cao Cao, he was rejected and turned to Liu Bei, a descendant of Liu Bei. It was then that he gained the Shu Han territory and almost revived the Han Dynasty.

"General, rest assured, I will handle this matter."

Zhao Long felt that sacrificing his appearance for the sake of Qin was a duty he could not shirk.

After discussing their visit to the Yang family, the group began to discuss rebuilding the Qin army.

Zhang Han sighed and said, "Xiang Yu has sent 50,000 troops with enough provisions for more than three months, but Guanzhong is currently ravaged by blood, and it will take time to recruit more troops. I have distributed some provisions to the people of Xianyang first."

The people of Xianyang have suffered greatly. Even when the allied forces besieged the surrendered army camp, the elders of Xianyang tried their best to send some food. They did not curse them because they were the army of a defeated nation.

Zhang Han, guarding so much grain and fodder, wouldn't let these elders sit idly by.

"It should."

Zhao Long nodded. Only after truly understanding this era did he realize that although people say the Qin army was brutal, the Qin people's brutality was directed at their enemies. Among their own people, brothers and sisters, they were bound together by life and death!

Unlike Liu Bang and his ilk, who were considered relatively better, he still massacred many people in the Chu region for the sake of grain.

"Perhaps I really should have come to Qin sooner."

Zhao Long clenched his fist and said in a deep voice, "Of the current 30,000 soldiers, after selecting the capable ones, those soldiers who want to leave the camp should be given more rations."

"The last few remaining will be kept in the army to be responsible for matters such as training the new army."

The 30,000 old and weak men that Xiang Yu left for Zhang Han must be streamlined.

However, Zhao Long will not forget these iron-blooded warriors who shed their blood for the Great Qin. Those who are willing to stay can remain in the army and continue to serve the Great Qin!

Zhao Long looked at Zhang Ping: "How's the recruitment of new soldiers going?"

"Don't worry, young master. Since the end of the great battle, we've had many men from Guanzhong wanting to join the army these past few days!"

"Even if we were to recruit 100,000 troops right now, I am confident that I can do it within six months!"

Zhang Ping was full of confidence, his eyes shining as he looked at Zhao Long. After the news of the general carrying the coffin to send off the warrior spread, the people of Xianyang also changed their opinion of Zhang Han.

Now, in this devastated Guanzhong region, many people are filled with hatred for the allied forces. After Zhang Ping announced the recruitment of soldiers, a large number of Qin people came to the military camp.

Zhao Long said irritably, "There's no need for 100,000 people."

I can't afford to raise them.

There were six million Qin people in Guanzhong, but they suffered heavy losses after this great chaos.

Most of those who perished were young adults.

The most important thing now is to develop and recuperate while simultaneously expanding the military.

"First, select some strong and capable men from among the surrendered Han soldiers and civilians who came to join the army, and divide them into three guards, each with five thousand men. Each guard will be led by a general and commander, and temporarily led by General Zhangping, General Neishibao, and General Lü!"

"First, ensure that there is an elite force of 15,000 men available."