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

Liu Bang's eyes flickered, and he harbored other thoughts in his heart.

Yang Xiong, who was able to suppress Zhang Liang, was not the most powerful member of the Yang family. The most powerful one was Yang Xiong's father, the undefeated General Yang Duanhe!

If we can win this person over, all our current problems will be solved!

This will also be a great help in future attacks on Guanzhong.

Zhang Liang chuckled and said, "I am willing to go with the King of Han."

Liu Bang was even more confident that he could get the support of the Yang family this time.

Upon hearing that Xiang Yu had left Guanzhong, Liu Bang immediately rushed to the Yang family.

At this time, Xiang Yu had already arrived at Zheng County, east of Neishi Commandery.

"Your Majesty, I've heard that Zhang Han has been recruiting soldiers in Xianyang these past few days, and many strong men from Guanzhong want to join his army. It seems that Zhang Han is more capable than I thought. Why don't we leave another general in Guanzhong to oversee the Three Qin regions?"

Fan Zeng learned of Zhang Han's recent situation and was very worried.

A person's reputation is like a tree's shadow; Zhang Han's achievements were earned through real battles and should not be underestimated.

“Uncle, you agreed to arm Zhang Han to deal with Liu Bang before. Now Zhang Han has streamlined the old and weak, and only needs to recruit 15,000 soldiers. That's not enough to deal with Liu Bang. What are you worried about, Uncle?”

Xiang Yu said somewhat impatiently, "If Lü Matong hadn't asked to stay in Guanzhong to oversee Qin and Han, I wouldn't have wanted to leave a few more of my good brothers in Guanzhong."

He didn't like this place, nor did he like the Qin people!

Be good to your younger brothers; don't let them suffer in Guanzhong.

Moreover, Zhang Han has shown his utmost sincerity by offering 50,000 troops, which is only 30% of the total, so there is no need to worry!

He, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, the contemporary overlord commanding 400,000 elite troops, had absolute confidence in suppressing Zhang Han!

Just as Fan Zeng was about to say something, a soldier behind him reported, "Reporting to the Overlord, the Prince of Yong is chasing after us."

Zhang Han had already been reminded by Zhao Long that he should come and see Xiang Yu off when he left.

He led an army of 200,000 to surrender, only to be massacred, yet he survived.

Now that the Qin Dynasty has a renewed vision of the future, it knows that by sending Xiang Yu off one last time, it can gain benefits, so it must come.

Soon, Zhang Han met Xiang Yu.

Xiang Yu asked with some surprise, "Why has the Prince of Yong come here?"

Zhang Han suppressed his hatred for Xiang Yu, clasped his hands and said, "I heard that the Hegemon-King has left Guanzhong, so I have come to see him off."

Xiang Yu was extremely satisfied with this, and even raised an eyebrow at Fan Zeng.

Fan Zeng kept saying that Liu Bang was a great enemy, but also that we should be careful to guard against Zhang Han, and put him in shackles several times.

Old man, you probably never expected that Zhang Han would be so loyal to this overlord!

They even personally saw them off.

Fan Zeng frowned, feeling something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong.

Although Zhang Han was tricked by Xiang Yu, Xiang Yu also gave Zhang Han an absolute position.

During this period, Zhang Han has indeed performed exceptionally well, completely embodying the deference to his lord Xiang Yu. Before streamlining the army and rebuilding a force of 15,000 elite soldiers, he even reported to Xiang Yu to reassure him.

Fan Zeng muttered to himself, "Could it be that I'm overthinking things?"

"Qin has been destroyed, and the roots of the Qin people have been severed. Even if Zhang Han truly has the ambition to emulate the King of Yue's perseverance and humiliation, he is not a member of the Ying family. The descendants of the Ying family are basically all extinct!"

"The only one, Ying Ruojiang, is now Madam Yu's sworn sister."

Despite the chaos of warring states, the lingering influence of the former royal families of the seven states remained. For example, King Huai of Chu, who was once just a cowherd, was able to win the hearts of the people by being supported by the royal blood of Chu.

Apart from Ying Ruojiang, all of the First Emperor's children should have died out.

Even if Zhang Han wanted to revive the Qin region, it would be impossible without the support of the Ying clan.

Fan Zeng offered no further opinion to Zhang Han; indeed, it was now necessary for Zhang Han to continue dealing with Liu Bang.

Xiang Yu was in a great mood, and he took Zhang Han out for a big meal. After drinking too much, he started shouting.

"Haha, Brother Zhang Han, as long as you do a good job escorting Liu Bang to Shu, I will not forget your contribution."

"Your current forces are still too few to face Liu Bang. Here's what I'll do: I'll give you an extra 100,000 bushels of grain. You must help me trap Liu Bang in Bashu."

Zhang Han never expected that such a pleasant surprise would actually happen!

Fan Zeng's expression changed slightly. They had already given Zhang Han a lot of grain. If they gave Zhang Han more, were they really afraid that Zhang Han had no ambition?

However, he did not disturb Xiang Yu during the banquet.

Xiang Yu is now the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, and his words are as irrevocable as water spilled on the ground.

Damage can't be undone.

He could have done it in other ways.

He quickly wrote a letter.

"Send this letter to the General of Yong."

He instructed Lü Matong to secretly distribute 50,000 bushels to Liu Bang.

Liu Bang is currently facing extreme food shortages and is at his wit's end. Let Liu Bang fight Zhang Han instead.

……

Zhang Han saw Xiang Yu off and soon met up with Zhao Long before heading to the Yang family.

On the way, Zhang Han told Zhao Long about the supplies given to him by Xiang Yu.

"Xiang Yu was truly generous."

"Even if we expand to 50,000 troops now, our Qin army still can't finish its food supplies."

With so much grain, it's enough to last a long time without going to war.

In today's Guanzhong region, the land is fertile and stretches for thousands of miles. Once productivity is restored, food supplies can be provided immediately.

We can't finish it all! We simply can't finish it all!

"The situation with the army has been stabilized for the time being, with sufficient troops and provisions."

Zhao Long nodded. "Thanks to Liu Bang, the Qin army has developed rapidly."

"Let's see if we can persuade General Yang this time."

With soldiers, generals, and ample supplies, Zhang Han's Yong state was truly revitalized.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Han laughed and said with fervent eyes, "Young Master, please wait outside for a moment when you arrive at the Yang family. I will go and pay you a visit first!"

"When you see that old scoundrel, just tell him that the Great Qin needs him, and he'll know what to do."

Zhao Long met Zhang Han's gaze and understood. With his handsome face on display, the old general would also agree that Qin had the Mandate of Heaven!

Being handsome is destiny!

"Don't worry, General, I know."

While Zhao Long and his group were rushing to the Yang family.

At this time, deep within the grand courtyard of the Yang family mansion, there was a small martial arts training ground.

Two old men were gathered around a stove, cooking wine and eating meat heartily, watching the warriors training in the drill ground.

The leaner man chuckled, "Brother, you're seventy years old, yet you can still eat!"

Opposite him was a burly old man. Even with his gray hair, the little old man was still full of energy and enjoying his meal.

Both the soldiers and the burly old man maintained the demeanor befitting a warrior.

They don't seem like idle old men at home, or guards watching over old men's homes.

This old man was none other than Yang Duanhe.

He sighed deeply: "Xiao Jiu, as one of the Five Great Ministers of Qin, serving Wei Liaozi of Qin, haven't you seen through the ways of the world yet?"

"Xiang Yu enfeoffed various kings, but suppressed Liu Bang to become the King of Han."

"Xiang Yu's departure from Guanzhong this time is not the beginning of the pacification of Guanzhong, but rather the beginning of war."

"How can the Yang family remain unscathed when we are caught in the midst of this torrent?"

Yang Jiu narrowed his eyes: "Brother is right. Liu Bang has always been ambitious. He entered Guanzhong first but failed to gain control of it, so he must have harbored resentment."

"I just don't know, brother, in your training of troops, who do you think is the one who can stabilize Guanzhong?"

Yang Duanhe remained silent for a long time, finally letting out a long sigh: "If Your Majesty were still alive, and if our Great Qin had a ruler of great talent and ambition, I would gladly die for Great Qin."