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

After Xiahou Ying finished speaking, the group fell into an eerie silence.

Even Liu Bang's eyes showed a hint of reminiscence, turning slightly red.

Memories always make me want to cry!

When Zhao Long said that the Han army's strategies were not working, he would also suggest some relatively sound strategies.

Xiao He's current strategy has become nothing more than blind forbearance!

Xiao He also realized something was wrong, but even a skilled cook can't cook without rice; he couldn't conjure up any food.

Liu Bang had no base of operations of his own, like a rootless duckweed.

From the moment Liu Bang entered Guanzhong, logistics became even more difficult.

The supply lines to Nanyang were long and arduous, with high mountains and distant roads, and the Qin people of Guanzhong were hostile to them.

In other words, Xiang Yu was stingy and gave them only a little bit.

It was mostly thanks to Zhao Long...

Xiao He was suddenly startled. It seemed that the Han army's tragic state had begun after Zhao Long left!

It was after that that the Qin army became so ruthless and brave, and came up with so many strategies.

Moreover, no trace of Zhao Long has been found to this day; all that can be confirmed is that there were traces of warhorses heading towards Xianyang near where Wang Xi died.

Xiao He muttered to himself, "Could the most skilled person in the Qin army be Zhao Ziyun?"

He thought about it and then shook his head.

"Ziyun's strategies are mostly righteous, based on the overall situation, and he is very steady."

"This strategist in the Qin army seems to prefer unconventional methods and unorthodox tactics!"

Those traces were probably left by other warlord armies.

Thinking this, Xiao He also began to miss Zhao Long's good qualities.

Putting aside other things, the Korean army suffered heavy losses in the war against Korea back then. When Liu Bang led his army to support them, he fell into the Qin army's trap. It was Zhao Long who made advance arrangements and deployed a large army, which directly forced the Qin army to retreat!

“Ziyun is a member of the Han army. Unless Zhang Han is insane, he won’t use Ziyun as an enemy.”

"Ziyun, you'd better never hear from me again."

The Han army is already so weak. If another warlord supported by Zhao Long were to emerge, how could the Han army possibly compete with Xiang Yu for the throne?

After praying silently, Xiao He spoke expressionlessly: "Your Majesty, we need more provisions."

The food was found among the Yi tribes!

At this moment, Xiahou Ying slapped his thigh and said, "Your Majesty, we do need food, but who said that we and the barbarians are enemies?"

Liu Bang's heart tightened, and he quickly dismissed any unnecessary thoughts in his mind, grabbing Xiahou Ying's hands tightly: "What plan do you have?"

“These mountain people have never submitted to the Qin army. For the past hundred years since the Qin people entered Bashu, they have always been opposing the Qin people.”

"Now that Guanzhong is in chaos, they are taking the opportunity to attack Guanzhong."

"Why should we help the Qin people and destroy these barbarians?"

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Why don't we join forces with the Yi people to deal with the Qin army?"

"Even if Xiang Yu blames them, it was the barbarians who did it!"

"Moreover, the Qin people have ample provisions, so these Qin soldiers must have carried a considerable amount of provisions as well!"

Xiahou Ying became more and more excited as he spoke, feeling his thoughts flowing like a spring!

Liu Bang also held Xiahou Ying firmly in his grasp, his heart swayed by her advances.

He had no desire to exterminate the Yi people; the loss would be his own, while the benefit would go to the Qin army.

It was completely unbearable for him!

"What does Lord Xiao think?"

Xiao He instinctively wanted to refuse, but seeing Liu Bang's bloodshot eyes and his body trembling slightly with suppressed rage, he could only sigh in the end.

"We can send someone to contact the Yi people and tell them that if they want to deal with the Qin army, they must unite with us!"

"Let's try to build good relations with these barbarians for now."

"It will also be useful for the development of Sichuan and Chongqing later."

Xiao He's original plan was to win over the Yi people of Bashu.

Sichuan and Chongqing, the land of abundance, have a lot of arable land, but to cultivate it, you need more people.

Liu Bang immediately gave the order: "Send Li Shiqi away."

"First, wipe out all these Qin soldiers who are chasing us!"

"promise."

Xiahou Ying was overjoyed to see that his plan had been approved!

Xiahou Ying's talent also came into play at this crucial moment!

Even if Mr. Zhang Liang is not in the camp at this moment.

The Han army lacked a strategist, but Xiahou Dun devised a brilliant plan!

If this battle is won, it will be the beginning of Liu Bang's fierce revenge against the Qin army, and it will surely be recorded in history.

"Turns out I'm a wise man after all!"

……

The Ba-Shu Yi people have a long tradition that can even be traced back to before the rise of the Qin people, and they once supported King Wu's conquest of the Shang dynasty.

It established a brilliant Bashu culture in Bashu.

After the Qin army conquered Ba and Shu, the Yi people of that time either integrated into the Qin civilization and became part of the Qin people.

They either hid in the mountains and forests, continuing to oppose the Qin army, and occasionally came out to plunder.

The Bashu Yi people, located near Xieyuguan, belong to a branch of the former Yi king Du clan.

When Li Shiqi arrived outside the main tent of the Du family, he was somewhat surprised to see these broad-waisted and strong-backed barbarians.

No wonder they were able to resist the Qin army for so long; these Yi people are all born warriors, and in the mountains and forests, they must be incredibly powerful beasts.

That robust physique was so powerful that Li Shiqi suspected it could tear a person apart.

Li Shiqi entered the main tent with a trembling heart.

I was even more nervous than when I helped Liu Bang persuade the Qin general to surrender at Wuguan.

Despite its brutality, the Qin army, after several centuries of development, became a powerful state under the Zhou dynasty's rites.

These barbarians are simply brutal savages; reasoning with them is not always effective.

"So you're that Han Chinese envoy?"

"Spit it out."

The barbarian leader, Du He, was embracing several beautiful women and groping them. After giving Li Shiqi a look, he went back to his work.

The other barbarian generals also had ferocious expressions, which put even more pressure on Li Shiqi.

Fortunately, they all speak Qin Mandarin, so there were no communication problems.

"Greetings, Your Majesty. I am here on the orders of the King of Han to inquire whether Your Majesty wishes to deal with the Qin army?"

After Li Shiqi finished speaking, no one answered him at all.

As a skilled debater, Li Shiqi was not in a hurry. He had already prepared himself mentally before coming and continued speaking.

"Your Majesty has been resisting the Qin people's attacks all these years, and you must have realized that the Qin people have angered all the feudal lords in the world, and have been attacked by them all!"

"Now that the great battle is over, the Qin army has retained some strength."

"Our Han army is about to head to Bashu, and the Qin army is currently pursuing us!"

"This is just the vanguard of the Qin army. If Your Majesty wishes to deal with the Qin army, you should join forces with our Han army. We will surely be able to avenge our previous defeat, teach the Qin army a lesson, and establish Your Majesty's reputation."

Li Shiqi knew that these Yi people were mainly descendants of those from Ba and Shu, and they hated the Qin army extremely!

"I've heard that this Qin army is carrying 100,000 bushels of grain. After the great victory, the Han army can share it with Your Majesty."

"Moreover, Your Majesty can take advantage of the situation to storm into Guanzhong and exact revenge on the Qin people."

"Our Han army also has 100,000 troops. All we want is Hanzhong. We can even assist Your Majesty in capturing Qin cities!"

What Li Shiqi needed to do was first persuade this barbarian tribe to send troops and wipe out the Qin army behind them. Then who would care about the barbarians?

At this moment, Du He finally reacted, staring at Li Shiqi with wide eyes, making him feel as if he had been targeted as prey by a ferocious beast.

Under immense pressure, Li Shiqi felt his entire body drenched in cold sweat.

Inside the tent, there was a deathly silence. Just when Li Shiqi felt his heart was about to leap out of his chest, Du He finally spoke.

How do you plan to form an alliance?