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

Zhao Long looked at Wang Ling with a smile in his eyes; this fierce general naturally piqued Zhao Long's interest.

Unexpectedly, by waiting patiently, they actually encountered a big fish.

In this era, there were quite a few fierce generals who could go toe-to-toe with Xiang Yu for more than twenty moves without being defeated.

However, very few people could escape unscathed after fighting Xiang Yu.

Wang Ling accomplished this, even making Xiang Yu wary, who praised the man's exceptional spear skills, saying that if he wasn't eliminated today, he would become a future threat.

Wang Ling was indeed brave; he had fought his way out and was virtually invincible.

More importantly, this person was also a man of both literary and martial talents.

He once served as the Right Chancellor of the Han Dynasty, assisting in the management of the central government.

For the Qin Dynasty to revitalize, talents like Wang Ling are indispensable.

By taking this man in, the Qin army has definitely made a profit.

Zhao Long also developed a fondness for talent and immediately tried to win over Wang Ling, which can be considered as a matter of politeness before resorting to force.

Zhao Long walked over with a smile on his face, glancing over Wang Ling, who was livid and silent, before finally looking at the middle-aged scholar next to Wang Ling.

"And Lord Zhang Cang, would you be willing to return to Qin and serve Qin?"

This middle-aged scholar was none other than Zhang Cang, a historically renowned figure.

This man was once an imperial censor of the Qin Dynasty. He was convicted of a crime and fled the Qin Dynasty. In the end, he was captured by Qin officials but was rescued by Wang Ling. From then on, he and Wang Ling had an inseparable relationship.

He joined the Han army along with Wang Ling and became a guest of Liu Bang.

This person is a first-rate talent compared to Wang Ling, and is the kind of talent Zhao Long is now even more eager for.

He was one of the most important founders of the Han dynasty's inheritance of the Qin system, and he affirmed the importance of the First Emperor's work in standardizing weights and measures.

At the same time, he was skilled in calculation and proficient in law and calendar. He was the one who determined the laws in the early Han Dynasty and one of the compilers of the first mathematical treatise in ancient China, "Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art".

In the early Han Dynasty, Zhang Cang also assisted in managing local finances.

Compared to the contributions made by Xiao He and others in Liu Bang's conquest of the world.

Zhang Cang's most important contribution was assisting the Han Dynasty in stabilizing the chaotic world and restoring order after the devastation of the early Han Dynasty.

What the Qin Dynasty needs most right now is talent like Zhang Cang.

The devastated Guanzhong region desperately needs the reconstruction of the legal system and officials capable of restoring social stability.

After Zhao Long finished speaking, the world seemed to fall into a deathly silence, an eerie stillness.

Wang Ling and the other man stared intently at Zhao Long.

Now that things have come to this, they certainly understand what's going on.

Zhao Long, who was driven away by Liu Bang, did not seek refuge with any of the other feudal lords. Instead, he directly surrendered to the Qin army right next to Liu Bang.

Even though Zhao Long smiled and didn't say anything more, he still put immense pressure on the two of them.

Even Wang Ling, who was extremely ferocious just now, had sweat beading on his forehead.

He wasn't familiar with Zhao Long, but he knew some of Zhao Long's methods. He had offered advice to the Han army on many occasions. Such a person, being expelled from the Han army and even hunted down, must have harbored immense resentment towards the Han army.

Faced with Zhao Long's words, Wang Ling understood that he only had two choices.

Surrender to the Qin army, or die.

Wang Ling gripped his axe tightly and subconsciously looked at Zhang Cang.

The panic and fear in his heart had rendered him incapable of making any decisions.

Zhang Cang was in a state of utter confusion. When he fled Qin, he was in a sorry state, and everyone regarded him as a criminal.

Now, however, they have invited him back to the Qin Dynasty once again.

What kind of thing is this?

What's even more absurd is that he already felt that Zhao Long looked somewhat familiar, but he just couldn't quite believe it. Now that he saw Zhao Long actually in the Qin army, that sense of familiarity returned!

He seemed to see the Qin rulers and ministers of yesteryear. How could this be!

Just then, shouts of battle came from afar; more people were running over.

Zhao Long slowly suppressed his smile, his gaze sharpening as he spoke indifferently.

"Wang Ling, you don't want Liu Bang to find out about your arrangements in Nanyang, do you?"

Wang Ling's pupils dilated instantly, his body trembled, and he could barely hold the axe in his hand.

How could that be? How could Zhao Long possibly know this!

He was never one to be subservient to others.

He and Liu Bang raised their armies at the same time, and were not subordinate to each other.

Even though he was later forced to join Liu Bang's army, he never submitted to Liu Bang and was never willing to join Liu Bang's command!

While in Nanyang, he once wanted to establish himself independently, but his strength was not yet sufficient, so he temporarily left behind many contingency plans.

He was just waiting to return to Nanyang one day and establish his own business.

He is an ambitious man.

How can a man live in a state of depression for a long time?

Zhang Cang was his beloved brother and the foundation of his empire.

He hasn't told Zhang Cang any of this yet, so how could Zhao Long possibly know?

What should he do now?

Wang Ling was torn by inner turmoil.

Zhao Long betrayed Liu Bang and joined the Qin army, where he seemed to hold a high position and even knew his secrets.

He's either dead or alive now.

If I join the Qin army, I'm afraid I'll always be at Zhao Long's mercy!

However, as Zhao Long heard the sounds getting closer on the path, he also spoke in a deep voice: "I'll give you three counts to think it over!"

He revealed himself to win over Wang Ling and Zhang Cang; it's not time to completely expose his identity to the Han army yet.

He knew Wang Ling's ambition and his disloyalty to Liu Bang, and he also knew that Zhang Cang was not Liu Bang's trusted minister.

Both of these individuals are people the Qin army can win over.

The most important person to win over these two is Wang Ling.

There's no need to continue trying to win over such an ambitious guy if one attempt fails.

More importantly, it's about intimidation, making him fearful and submissive!

When Zhao Long began counting: "One."

In an instant, Wang Ling abandoned all his imposing manner, threw away his axe without hesitation, knelt on the ground, clasped his hands, and spoke.

"This humble general, Wang Ling, greets the Military Advisor and General, and wishes to join the Qin army to fight for the Great Qin from this day forward!"

Zhao Long's sharp gaze lingered on Zhang Cang.

Wang Ling was so frightened that his hair stood on end. Before Zhang Cang could even speak, he pulled Zhang Cang down to kneel down with him.

"Brother Zhang is also an outstanding person. Would you be willing to return to Qin and serve Qin?"

Zhang Cang's eyes were full of struggle, but there was no resentment towards his friend, only some confusion.

Back then, he was in charge of all the documents of the Qin Dynasty, but he was framed and the Second Emperor ordered him to be hunted down. He never thought that he could return to the Qin Dynasty to serve as an official.

Especially being forced by Zhao Long, it's so dramatic.

Zhao Long also stepped forward and continued, "If Lord Zhang is willing to return to the Great Qin, he can first serve as the Imperial Censor of Yong, assisting in the management of the finances and taxes of Yong."

Zhang Cang was stunned, and tears involuntarily streamed down his face.

Putting aside that sense of familiarity, Zhao Long should have submitted to Zhang Han and become the military advisor of Yong State, yet now he is willing to hand over the entire finances of Yong State to me for co-management.

If he had gained that trust back then, he wouldn't have been framed and hunted down!

Now that Wang Ling had surrendered, he didn't want to die, and he didn't have deep feelings for Liu Bang. He sighed inwardly, and without further hesitation, clasped his hands and spoke.

"Zhang Cang is willing to serve the Yong Kingdom."

Zhang Cang had no psychological burden. He was no longer a key minister of Liu Bang, but rather followed Wang Ling and assisted in managing the troops under Wang Ling's command.

Zhang Cang also surrendered immediately.

This future pillar of the Han Dynasty became part of the Qin army from then on.

"Haha."

Zhao Long also laughed loudly, walked over and helped Zhang Cang up, in a very good mood, while he only gave Wang Ling a look.

"Both of you will become pillars of the Qin Dynasty in the future."

With two outstanding talents, one skilled in literature and the other in military affairs, Qin was revitalized, and its future looked even more promising.

Not to mention, Liu Bang lost two great talents. With the loss of one, the other gained, and Liu Bang once again lost more than he gained by trying to steal a chicken!

The guards under Wang Ling's command behind him also breathed a sigh of relief. Who would want to die if they could live and stay with their commander?

The Qin soldiers looked at Zhao Long with great admiration, for he had actually managed to persuade a Han general to join the Qin army with just a few words.

Only Lü Matong looked at Wang Ling with pity.

Here it comes again, that helpless feeling of being controlled.

There is no such thing as true empathy in this world; you can only truly understand someone by experiencing it yourself.

Zhao Long seemed to be omniscient, possessing knowledge of the world's secrets and directly manipulating people's hearts.

Finally, he wasn't the only lucky one.

A true man cannot remain subservient to others for long, unless he meets Zhao Long.