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

The reason Zhang Cang was allowed to return to Guanzhong while Wang Ling was left behind was for this plan.

Only after you have absolute control over Wang Ling should you release this person back into the Han army!

Wang Ling quickly left with his men.

Zhang Han and Zhao Ben huddled together, somewhat dumbfounded.

"As expected of a young master."

"He is perceptive of people's hearts and acts decisively and ruthlessly, just like that person."

Zhang Han muttered something to himself.

These methods far exceed what a strategist or general could accomplish.

"The Art of the Emperor!"

Zhao Ben also understood.

They both utilize people and guard against your schemes.

The key is that, from the perspective of someone in a position of authority, they have an absolute understanding of people's hearts!

Those who possess these abilities are comparable to powerful and ruthless figures.

Zhao Long, on the other hand, was not only skilled in these areas; he seemed to know a little about everything and then delegated specific tasks to specific individuals.

As for the matter of provisions and supplies, after discussing it with Zhang Cang, it was decided that Zhang Cang would be in full charge of managing them.

Such methods of managing subordinates and the decisiveness of trusting those one employs are not qualities a strategist should possess.

"Young master, you've grown up so fast!"

Zhang Han chuckled twice: "Hehe, these are all methods of bloodline. Young Master is the true heir to the Mandate of Heaven."

"Now, let's just put everything back to how it should be."

Zhang Han was very pleased, saying that this was how a great Qin king should behave.

Instead of the tyrannical ruler who acted recklessly in the past.

"It's all thanks to you that you deliberately delegated authority to the young master, allowing him to develop such skills without him even realizing it."

what is this?

This is the awakening of bloodline!

Of course, Zhang Han had also been secretly providing strong support.

"It seems that it won't be long before our Great Qin welcomes a new king to the throne!"

"What do you mean? Even if Liu Bang suffered heavy losses in this battle, he still has 90,000 men. It won't be easy for us to destroy Liu Bang and seize Bashu."

"However, with Wang Ling here, we can indeed launch an attack on the Han army from within and without, and we will surely defeat the Han traitors."

Zhang Han smiled and said, "Old fool, you still don't understand what true talent and strategy are!"

Zhao Ben was completely baffled, but he dutifully followed Zhao Long back after seeing Wang Ling off.

He really doesn't need to understand those things.

All he needed to know was that he was the one who brought this person back to Qin!

Only then did the Great Qin Dynasty see the dawn again in the darkness.

……

Back in the main tent, Zhang Ping said excitedly.

"After this battle, the Han army still has about 90,000 men, but their food supplies have been completely cut off, and there is nowhere to resupply them now."

"I heard that the Han army has started digging up tree bark and grass roots to eat."

Instead of thinking about finding some food and supplies, they're resorting to tricks and schemes to make us escort the Han army ahead of them.

"They even said that if the Qin army didn't go ahead to escort them, the Han army wouldn't go either."

"That old bastard Liu Bang is still not behaving himself. Shouldn't we take this opportunity to teach him a lesson?"

This was the number one warmonger in the Qin army.

Having emerged from the oppression of the Qin army, he only wanted to lead the Qin army in endless wars to wash away the shame of the past.

All the feudal lords under heaven are treacherous ministers and rebels; we should eliminate as many as possible.

Han Xin reminded him, "The King of Han should also know about the Yi people's plot to seize the land of Ba and Shu. He probably wants us to go to the front and fight the Yi people first."

“Teaching Liu Bang a lesson now is just a waste of time.”

"My lord, I think since Liu Bang has ordered us to go ahead, we might as well quickly storm into Hanzhong and seize all the important passes."

“Even if the barbarian army wants to attack, it will take time. As long as we block all the roads before that, we can trap both the Han army and the barbarians in the mountains and forests.”

The Qin army's ambitions were never limited to just the Han army, but encompassed the entire Bashu region.

Zhao Long smiled broadly, truly worthy of being the renowned general he had recruited from the Han army.

Those who plan great things must consider the overall picture.

Han Xin was naturally focused on the future of the entire Qin army.

"Haha, Han Xin is right."

"The Han army and the Yi people were trapped in the mountains and forests. When two tigers fight, one of them will surely be injured."

"The Qin army could have easily seized the opportunity to strike."

A cold glint appeared in Zhao Long's eyes.

Sichuan and Chongqing are known as the Land of Abundance, and he originally intended to waste time with Liu Bang.

It was only a matter of time before the warlords were in chaos. Once Xiang Yu's side was in disarray, we could then completely conquer Ba and Shu and declare our victory to the world.

Unexpectedly, everything is going so smoothly now, which has given the Qin army an opportunity to quickly take over Bashu!

If Liu Bang himself didn't go and take it, then the Qin army would go and take it first.

It would be very difficult for Liu Bang to take it back.

He had already come up with an excuse for Lü Matong to report to Xiang Yu.

Because Liu Bang's army was too strong, the Qin army was forced to occupy Bashu first, thus starving the Han army to death!

Xiang Yu was more than happy to see Qin and Han fight to the death.

"Order the army to march on Hanzhong immediately tomorrow."

The Qin army set off quickly, the soldiers advancing with high morale, just as the Qin army had marched south to Bashu in the past, determined to make this fertile land the granary of the Qin Dynasty.

Before leaving, Zhao Long made arrangements for the situation in Guanzhong, instructing Yang Duanhe to place the new recruits' camp near Xieyu Pass.

If Liu Bang were to make any unusual moves, such as not wanting to go to Bashu but instead choosing to march back to Guanzhong, these new troops could immediately go to the battlefield.

At that time, their army can immediately return to reinforce, launching a pincer attack from both sides, which will also be able to annihilate the Han army.

……

When the Qin army set off, the Han army camp quickly received the news.

"Has the Qin army really set off?"

"Haha, it truly is Heaven's help to the Han army!"

"Once the Yi people send out their troops and fight a battle with the Qin army, the Han army can simply sit back and watch the tigers fight!"

Xiahou Ying laughed triumphantly.

The previous scheme failed, resulting in heavy losses for the Han army. Even though no one said anything, Xiahou Ying was extremely ashamed.

This time, the Han army used a strategy of retreating to advance, and made an excuse about the Qin army's escort, asking the Qin army to go ahead and escort the Han army!

The Qin army really went!

Liu Bang smiled excitedly: "There are also great men in the Qin army. Since we are enemies of the Han army, we will certainly not stand idly by and watch the Han army take over Ba and Shu."

"I have now seen through the thoughts of these rats. They want to continuously weaken the Han army and eventually trap it in Bashu forever!"

"But this time, the Han army is using an open strategy. If the Qin army doesn't advance ahead of the Han army, the Han army won't move!"

"If we go ahead, we will inevitably encounter the Yi people. The Yi people of Hanzhong are no pushovers. The Qin army is using us as bait to die, haha!"

Many Han generals also spoke up.

They released all their pent-up resentment, feeling incredibly relieved.

I can't wait to see the Qin army's miserable state.

Xiao He sighed and said, “Your Majesty, the Qin army has already set out first, and the Han army cannot sit idly by and wait for death. When I was reviewing Qin historical records, I discovered that since the time of the Second Emperor, a large number of refugees from Guanzhong have been heading south. However, only a small number of people were able to reach Hanzhong. Many of them stopped at Liuba City on the Baoxie Road!”

"Moreover, it is said that during the tyrannical period, Lü Buwei's descendants were expelled into Shu. According to records, one of them was in Liuba City!"

Liu Bang's eyes immediately brightened.

What Xiao He was talking about was not just a place where the Han army could settle down and make a living now, but also the capital for the Han army to recover Guanzhong in the future.

If we can win over the descendants of Lü Buwei, we can also provide more security for the future of the Han army.

“Li Shiqi, tell him to set off immediately for Liuba City.”

Liu Bang had just finished speaking when a series of hurried footsteps came from outside.

"Your Majesty, the soldiers gathering the remnants of the army have found General Wang Ling, covered in wounds and unconscious in the wilderness!"

"Beside him was the head of Lord Li Shiqi!"