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

"Since Your Majesty dispatched troops from Ba and Shu to the north three years ago, I have been eagerly awaiting the return of the royal army. Finally, the Qin warriors have marched south once again. May the Qin Dynasty prosper once more!"

Lu Yi had been secretly observing this Qin army, his heart filled with immense horror.

Located on a major transportation route, news about Liuba was not completely blocked.

He knew that the Qin state had been destroyed, and he even began to doubt whether his eyes were playing tricks on him. How could he possibly still see the once mighty Qin warriors who had dominated the world?

After the initial shock came immense joy.

They're back. Everything is back. The Qin warriors have returned to Bashu. What this means is self-evident.

As someone who has lived in Hanzhong for many years, he is the one who understands better how prosperous Sichuan and Chongqing are today.

During the Qin Dynasty's century-long rule over Bashu, there were outstanding talents like Li Bing and his son who built the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, which irrigated thousands of miles of land.

After generations of governance, Sichuan and Chongqing have long been known as the Land of Abundance!

Amidst the ongoing wars across the land, only Bashu remains a paradise. If the Qin army were to retake it, they would once again possess the power to wage war against the world!

"This is General Zhang Han of the Great Qin, and this is the Military Advisor of the Great Qin."

Zhang Han explained that he had always been the Supreme General of Qin and the King of Yong, but it was only a temporary title!

Zhao Long looked at Lü Yi with some curiosity.

According to records in the Qin government, Lü Yi was one of Lü Buwei's two registered sons.

During the reign of the First Emperor, Lü Buwei was exiled. It is said that Lü Buwei had 10,000 followers who entered Fangling in Hanzhong.

The complex relationship between Lü Buwei and the First Emperor is a matter of debate.

However, Zhao Long was surprised that Lü Yi, as Lü Buwei's son, would come to pay such a respectful visit to the Qin army.

"General Zhang Han?"

A look of wild joy welled up in Lü Yi's eyes.

Zhang Han was practically a reincarnation of a famous general from all the dynasties of Qin; he almost single-handedly turned the tide and saved the collapsing empire!

He also heard about what had happened in the north recently, that Zhang Han had once again risen up and was fighting against the Han army!

He hadn't expected that it would be Zhang Han who came.

He didn't know Zhang Han's merits and demerits, nor should he concern himself with them.

Lu Yi only knew that Zhang Han was the only war god of the Qin Dynasty in this era!

"Now that the Supreme General has arrived, Bashu will surely return to the Qin Dynasty."

"Once we conquer Shu, we can look towards Chu. We will kill those Chu traitors and rebuild the Qin dynasty."

"Ha ha--"

Lu Yi laughed excitedly. Zhang Han's personal visit represented the importance that the now-broken Qin Dynasty placed on Bashu!

The land of Bashu had long been developed by Sima Cuo into a bridgehead for the war against Chu.

In the past, Sima Cuo raised an army in Shu and repeatedly defeated the State of Chu. In the end, Bai Qi went against the current and captured the capital of Chu!

This was the most important rear area of ​​the Qin Dynasty, built up through the hard work of generations of Qin people!

With that, Lü Yi bowed respectfully: "Lü Yi is here, willing to support the Qin army, serve the Great Qin once again, and rebuild the Great Qin!"

Zhang Han looked at Zhao Long, who immediately stepped forward and said with a smile, "General Lü, there's no need for such formalities. You are an official of Qin and have always served Qin."

"Rebuilding the Qin Dynasty is not something that can be accomplished in a day."

"With the help of a great man like the general."

"When people are united, their strength can break even metal!"

"The Qin Dynasty will surely be able to be rebuilt."

Zhao Long couldn't help but chuckle.

Lü Buwei's two sons were both quite famous.

After the Lü family was exiled to Hanzhong, Lü Yi followed his father to settle down in the area, protecting the people and ensuring their safety. Later generations established Buwei County in memory of the Lü family.

Among the descendants of Lü Buwei's other son, Lü Hui, there were many outstanding figures.

Examples include Lü Jia, a family of prime ministers in the Nanyue Kingdom for a century; Lü Kai, a general under Yuan Shao during the Three Kingdoms period; and Lü Guang, the later ruler of the Later Liang Kingdom.

Lü Yi was more conservative, while Lü Hui was more ambitious!

It is said that the notorious traitor Lü Bu may have been a descendant of Lü Hui.

This all signifies the prosperity of the Lü family!

The Lü family has been rooted in Hanzhong for decades and has an extremely deep foundation.

Even in Bashu, there must be members of the Lü clan.

If we can gain the support of the Lü clan, it will be of great significance to stabilizing Sichuan and Hanzhong.

Looking at the blazing fire in Lü Yi's eyes, Zhao Long roughly understood.

It seems that Lü Yi is not a simple person who only cares about maintaining the status quo; he has a strong ambition in his eyes.

Historically, Liu Bang was able to quickly stabilize Hanzhong thanks to the support of the Lü clan!

It's unclear why the Lü clan later turned against Liu Bang, and the descendants of the Lü clan occupied the southwest and fought a century-long war against Liu Bang's Han Dynasty.

Lu Yi looked at Zhao Long in surprise: "The strategist of the Great Qin?"

Zhang Han smiled and said, "Young Master is the backbone of the Qin army's reconstruction. Without you, there would be no more Great Qin."

Lü Yi made it clear that he wanted to return to the Qin Dynasty. They had been trapped in the mountains of Hanzhong for too long and wanted to return to the central government.

When it came to show off and enhance his prestige, Zhang Han naturally let Zhao Long have the chance.

Having regained control of Sichuan and Chongqing, they now aspire to conquer Chu.

The Qin state then had the resources to re-establish its kingdom and, with the land of Qin intact, once again contend for supremacy.

Lü Yi also understood that this person was the most important core figure in the Great Qin Dynasty.

A top talent like Yue Yi could single-handedly save a nation on the brink of collapse.

But why is this strategist called "Young Master"?

Lu Yi carefully examined Zhao Long, and his expression changed instantly. He had naturally met the First Emperor before.

Even though so much time has passed, he still vaguely remembers what that brilliant and ambitious king looked like in his youth.

You could say they look very similar, or you could say they are quite alike.

He instantly understood something, and seeing Zhang Han's somewhat warning look, he knew this wasn't the place to discuss this.

He simply bowed respectfully and said, "Lü Yi of the Great Qin Dynasty greets Your Highness!"

This bow was entirely sincere, a gesture of devotion to returning to the Qin Dynasty.

He wants to progress so much!

Zhao Long's eyes were full of strangeness. He had that feeling again. Why did he get so excited when everyone called him "Young Master"?

Could it be that the Qin Dynasty simply couldn't find a bloodline of the First Emperor and wanted him to temporarily replace the Crown Prince of Qin?

Zhao Long smiled and said, "Lord Lü, there's no need for such formalities. Now that we're back in Qin, we're comrades-in-arms."

Lü Yi was even more excited. It turned out that not only Zhang Han had come, but also the person in front of him.

Bashu was the most important strategic region for the Qin Dynasty, so it seems that the Qin Dynasty has truly rekindled its ambitions.

Throughout countless times when the Qin people faced peril, there were always those who stepped forward, rose from the ashes, and led the Qin Dynasty to great heights.

As long as he stays by this person's side, his future is promising.

Zhao Long smiled, and he did not refuse Lu Yi's subsequent invitation to a banquet.

Zhao Long admired people like Lü Yi.

He has a certain ambition, but he is also very pragmatic, making him a very competent double agent.

If Liu Bang were to come, he was certain that Lü Yi would support him.

Confined to the mountains and rivers, Lady Lü also longed to see the outside world!

Now, with the powerful Qin army and himself by his side, the situation where the Lü clan later became enemies of Liu Bang will not happen to the Qin army.

The Qin Dynasty needed to utilize the Lü family and also redevelop Bashu, transforming it into a true land of prosperity.

Bashu can be said to be the wings that enabled the Qin Dynasty to soar to new heights!

After a few rounds of drinks, one of Lü Yi's guards rushed in from outside, hesitating as he was about to run to Lü Yi's side.

Lu Yi said in a deep voice, "Just say what you have to say. There are no outsiders here!"

After several rounds of drinks and a conversation with everyone, he gained a deep understanding of how much preparation the Qin army had made for the reconstruction of the Qin Dynasty.

He was about to get involved and bring the Lü family's glory back to life.

Zhao Long is the future of Qin. He has no secrets to hide, so there's no need to make him unhappy over such a trivial matter.

The guard clasped his hands and said, "Reporting to your Excellency, Liu Bang's envoy has arrived."