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

"Because I am the strategist of the Qin army!"

Zhao Long's powerful voice directly interrupted Zhang Liang's unwillingness, and at that moment he seemed to see the light.

Zhao Long was radiant.

What immense confidence must one possess to utter such a statement?

Zhang Liang became even more unwilling and wanted to refute, "Can one person really save a collapsing building?"

Just thinking that Zhao Long alone had actually managed to revive the Qin state, what else is impossible?

Even Zhang Liang, who studied Huang-Lao philosophy and emphasized following one's heart and nature, was completely broken down at this moment.

"King of Han, King of Han, what kind of choice are you making that will force this person into becoming your rival?"

Just then, a hearty laugh came from outside: "Haha, I heard that Liu Bang is finally setting off for Hanzhong."

The first person walking towards them was Zhang Han.

Everything was on track for the Qin army, and with the help of two talented members of the Yang family, the future of the Qin state was promising.

Zhang Han was the most excited person. Now that Liu Bang was about to flee, no one could stop the development of Guanzhong!

"Greetings, General."

Once everyone had arrived and exchanged greetings, Zhang Ping couldn't wait to speak: "Young Master is truly amazing! Scouts report that Liu Bang actually withdrew from his camp overnight and headed towards Xieyu Pass. It seems he really intends to leave Guanzhong!"

"Young master, that damned Liu Bang was the first warlord to invade Guanzhong. He wants to escape, should we give chase and kill him?"

"An army cut off from supplies will surely be defeated in our pursuit."

The inner envoy Bao also agreed, saying, "This humble general is willing to go with General Zhang Ping to behead the traitor Liu Bang!"

The Qin army was like a wolf; there was no one in the entire army who didn't love war!

The Battle of Chang'an ended too quickly, and Liu Bang fell right into the trap; their battle wasn't satisfying enough!

In the past, when Xiang Yu was alive, they had to temporarily conceal their strength.

Now there's no need to worry anymore. Xiang Yu has left, and the Qin army's ambitions can be fully revealed.

Their ambition is enough to encompass the entire Han army!

The Qin army's elite force of 15,000 men is ready to be used against Liu Bang's remnants!

Even Zhang Han, though he didn't speak directly, was full of fighting spirit.

Beyond their fighting spirit, the Qin army was also driven by a burning desire to prove themselves.

The Qin people had suffered defeats for too long, and they craved victory, and more victory after victory!

Zhao Long burst into laughter: "Haha, you generals truly deserve to be called the elite warriors of Qin!"

The Qin army is in high spirits and has been honed to a sharp edge, making them invincible in any offensive!

Zhao Long agreed with what they said. From a strategic perspective, now was indeed a good time for the Qin army to deal with Liu Bang.

However, Zhao Long and Zhang Liang shared the same idea: whether it was Qin or Han, if they wanted to have the resources to fight against the Chu army, they had to occupy the two regions of Bashu and Guanzhong!

While pursuing Liu Bang now might lead to a great victory, it would also result in heavy losses for a force of 10,000 against 100,000.

This is not conducive to the next step of the plan, entering Sichuan and Chongqing.

Even if we have the strength left after a great victory, entering Sichuan at this time would be too conspicuous!

The importance of Bashu was actually not understood by many feudal lords except for the Qin state. Even Xiang Yu thought it was just a huge natural prison!

However, the Qin army could not take the initiative to attack Ba and Shu.

The reason is simple: the Qin army's power has deeply penetrated people's hearts, and its proactive attack to show its strength will instill fear in the world.

The Qin army is not yet at the point where it should overturn the table and confront the world.

The Qin army now also had a legitimate reason to enter Bashu: to escort Liu Bang into Shu.

This time, we still have to thank Liu Bang, who once again gave the Qin army an opportunity to grow stronger!

Liu Bang was merely a pawn in Xiang Yu's eyes. The Qin army's more important goal was to use Liu Bang to take over Bashu and the Han army!

However, he also had to consider the feelings of these soldiers.

Zhao Long gently waved his feather fan: "General, and my colleagues, you want to achieve a great victory over Liu Bang right now, but your future development will be somewhat limited!"

"Or do you want to quickly gain the power to fight Xiang Yu?"

At this point, everyone's eyes turned even bloodshot.

If you were to ask who the people of Qin hated most, it would undoubtedly be Xiang Yu.

Qin Er Shi broke the Qin people's backbone from within, but Xiang Yu ripped the Qin people apart from the outside!

The massacre of 200,000 Qin soldiers at Xin'an and the massacre of the civilians in Xianyang resulted in a near-death experience for many.

Xiang Yu was practically a butcher of the Chu army; his crimes were too numerous to count!

They now wish they could immediately chop off Xiang Yu's head.

"Of course, attacking Xiang Yu should be our priority!"

Zhang Han spoke without hesitation.

It wasn't just that Xiang Yu was extremely arrogant; he simply treated Liu Bang as a somewhat disobedient pawn.

The Qin army never really thought much of Liu Bang.

The main force of the Qin army was engaged in direct combat with Xiang Yu.

Liu Bang chose to enter Wuguan from Nanyang and march directly into Guanzhong.

The route had already been severely damaged by the chaotic army, and the few elite Qin troops had been wiped out by a few guys like Zhang Liang, leaving them with very little strength to defend.

Liu Bang was able to attack, but he was nothing more than a petty thief.

In the eyes of the Qin army, the only true enemy was Xiang Yu!

Zhao Long chuckled: "Then let's get everything ready. Didn't Xiang Yu order us to escort Liu Bang into Shu?"

"Just follow and escort them on the way, and make sure the Han army doesn't starve to death. Once we reach Hanzhong, we can seize the opportunity to attack Liu Bang."

"We will not let either Bashu or the Han army go!"

Everyone's faces lit up with joy as they understood Zhao Long's meaning: once the Han army entered the Qin-Shu passage, with the Qin army cutting off their rear, Liu Bang would have no chance of getting any supplies!

Upon reaching Hanzhong, Liu Bang's army, exhausted and starving from their long journey, had no means to stop the elite Qin army!

At that time, we could even defeat Liu Bang in one battle and then rightfully occupy Bashu!

Besides Zhang Liang, Han Xin was the only one present who truly understood the strategic significance of Bashu.

However, people are still incredibly enthusiastic about Zhao Long.

“What you say is right, young master. Bashu belongs to our Great Qin. How can we allow Liu Bang to lay a finger on it?”

"What a load of bull! He's nothing but a traitor!"

"The Qin Dynasty must reclaim Ba and Shu, and also destroy Liu Bang!"

"My lord, when shall we send troops to pursue them?"

Zhao Long smiled and reminded everyone, "We are escorting Liu Bang into Shu!"

The Qin army still doesn't have many elite troops. It's pointless for 15,000 men to fight against Liu Bang's 100,000.

What the Qin army needs most right now is time. Give it a year or two, and you'll see how much Guanzhong will resemble what it used to be!

The task of escorting Liu Bang into Shu was to first follow him and cut off his food supply.

It was justified to attack the more exhausted Liu Bang after reaching Bashu.

The Qin army came to fight Liu Bang on behalf of Xiang Yu, and no one could find fault with that.

Even if they couldn't defeat Liu Bang, there was no need to worry, as Xiang Yu was still the Qin army's super healer for the time being.

The Qin army was escorting Liu Bang under Xiang Yu's orders. How could Xiang Yu sit idly by and watch his obedient subordinates suffer losses?

In other words, the Qin army was in an invincible position from the moment they escorted Liu Bang on his journey!