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

Liu Bang roared, almost suffocating!

He has become more weathered over time, and his face is full of fatigue.

Liu Bang hysterically shouted, "Damn barbarians! They've always insisted on opposing our Han army. They're even more familiar with the mountains and forests, hiding and constantly ambushing the Han army. These rats are even more despicable than the Qin army!"

The Han army's concentration of all its forces did not mean they could not fight the barbarians to the death and win a single battle.

But the price was far too heavy!

And the Qin army is also there, eyeing Liuba City with predatory intent.

Cao Can sighed helplessly and said, "Now the soldiers don't even dare to go out to find food!"

“Every day, Lü Yi deliberately had people cook on the city wall, and the aroma even masked the smell of blood, wafting into the Han camp.”

"The soldiers haven't had a full meal in a long time, so it's no wonder they ran to the walls of Liuba."

Liu Bang was furious.

The Qin army simply held their fortified city and showed no intention of coming out.

They even deliberately used the aroma of food to lure the Han army into surrendering!

"Listen up, brothers over there! If you join the Qin army, you'll get to eat rice!"

"Fighting alongside the Qin army, you'll never lack food!"

"Following Liu Bang, you'll go hungry nine times in three days!"

"Moreover, our Qin army is strictly disciplined and never steals military merits."

"Following the Han army is a dead end."

"Come to the Great Qin, and your future will be bright, with a monthly military salary."

"What does Liu Bang have to give you? Hahaha!"

At this moment, Liu Bang heard a loud roar from the city wall of Liuba. There were too many Yi people near the mountains and forests, which made it unsafe.

His main camp was always located on the flat land near Liuba.

At this moment, Liu Bang was so angry that he almost fainted.

"You scoundrel, you scoundrel!"

At this moment, Xiao He walked in. He had been in very poor condition recently, looking pale and sickly. However, as the commander-in-chief of the Han army, he had to keep up and not fall down.

"Gentlemen, the people sent to Hanzhong have received news that the Qin army has indeed divided its forces and is heading to various cities in Hanzhong, probably aiming to take Hanzhong."

The expressions of all the Han soldiers present vanished in an instant.

Even Chai Wu and his group were putting on a very convincing act.

This means that the Qin army was not just a weapon in Xiang Yu's hands, but was actually using Xiang Yu to revive itself and plot against the Han army and the entire fiefdom of the King of Han!

They didn't even leave behind their last shred of hope.

"Damn Qin traitors, utterly hateful and shameless!"

"Hanzhong belongs to me, yet you dare to seize my fiefdom!"

"..."

Liu Bang was so angry he was practically fuming.

After learning the true purpose of the Qin army, a series of blows became unbearable for Liu Bang, causing him to lose his composure.

They all underestimated that powerful nation that had built up its strength over six generations!

"Your Majesty, our plan has completely failed. The barbarians are now attacking us fiercely, and with Liuba City blocking our way, the Han army is in a dilemma."

Xiao He sighed deeply. The plan to have the Qin army lead the way was unanimously approved by everyone.

Instead, it gave the Qin army the opportunity and reason to take Hanzhong first.

Hanzhong Bai was sent away.

What's even more infuriating is that the Yi people were also blocked outside the pass by the Qin army, and they attacked the Han army like madmen.

Xiao He probably guessed the reason for the barbarian attack.

It can only be said that the Qin army's conspiracy, a mix of truth and deception, caught the Han army completely off guard.

Even the Yi people became weapons in the hands of the Qin army to fight against the Han army.

Now, let alone watching the Qin-Yi War, if things continue like this, the Han army will be the first to perish!

The Qin army could instead sit in Hanzhong and watch the Han army be gradually eroded.

Xiao He reminded them, "The Yi people are more familiar with the mountains and forests. We cannot continue to fight them to the death in the mountains and forests. We must take Liuba City as soon as possible."

"Only by defending the city can we guard against the barbarians and resist the Qin army."

During this period, the Han army did not even attack any cities, and was constantly held back by the Yi people.

If this continues, the Han army will collapse on its own before the main Qin army arrives.

Liu Bang, his expression also ashen, asked, "Gentlemen, do you have a plan to break through the pass?"

Everyone was silent.

Liu Bang's pale expression didn't reveal any anger, but his clenched fists and slightly trembling body told everyone that Liu Bang's anger was only a little subtle.

Suddenly, Liu Bang roared like a tiger: "Am I, with all my civil and military officials in my court, not as good as Zhao Long?"

No matter the situation, Zhao Long can always come up with a plan.

He suddenly missed the days when Zhao Long was around.

This person's plans have always prioritized stability.

If Zhao Long were here, the King of Han would not only have gone further, but would have crushed Guanzhong and kicked Xiang Yu.

At least, it won't be any worse than it is now.

He was unaware that the culprit who had brought him to such a miserable state was Zhao Long.

No one knew either; they simply lowered their heads.

At this point, even if a plan existed, who would dare to suggest it?

The Han army suffered defeat after defeat, and no one knew what strategy could succeed.

Only from beside Liu Bang came a faint voice: "I...I have a plan!"

All eyes turned to him instantly, as if trying to pierce through the voice's source.

It was Xiahou Ying who spoke!

Xiahou Ying had two strategies before.

The first strategy was to inflict nearly 10,000 casualties on the Han army south of Xieyu Pass.

The second strategy was to simply hand over Hanzhong to the Qin army, leaving the Han army like stray dogs, with even the Yi people daring to bully them.

Everyone looked at Xiahou Ying now, their overwhelming killing intent almost bursting forth!

Liu Bang's expression was also extremely grave: "Speak!"

"The Qin army has been trying to entice the Han army to betray them. In that case, why not send some elite soldiers to pretend to have surrendered to the Qin army, enter the city, and then attack the Qin army from the inside and outside to take Liuba!"

Xiahou Ying felt that his plan was quite good, but after he finished speaking, everyone fell silent and no one spoke.

Xiahou Ying felt his heart was under immense pressure, as if it was about to explode.

Finally, Liu Bang spoke in a deep voice: "Let's proceed according to this plan. Xiahou Ying, since you proposed it, how about you lead the team into the city?"

Xiahou Ying's eyes widened, as if flames were burning in his pupils.

"Yes, I will surely be the King of Han, breaking through the city and slaying the generals!"

The Han generals all breathed a sigh of relief; this was indeed the only plan at the moment.

Everyone began to hope that Xiahou Ying would succeed.

No one noticed that not long after Xiahou Ying left, several figures rushed swiftly into Liuba City.

……

Inside Liuba City, the lives of the Qin soldiers and the Han soldiers outside were two extremes.

"Brothers, now that we've entered Liuba City, there are some unpleasant things I need to say beforehand. The Qin army has strict discipline; everyone must memorize one rule every day before they can eat. Do you understand?"

Many Han soldiers stared wide-eyed at Zhang Ping, helplessly.

Why weren't we told them before that the Qin army had so many rules?

They simply didn't dare to refuse. Several people who had previously resisted were now hanging next to the Qin army's banner.

"Hehe, Liu Bang is such a good man. He sent us so many soldiers. In just five days, we have a thousand men."

Zhang Ping said with a smile.

This plan to lure the Han army with food was naturally Zhang Ping's idea.

The Qin Dynasty is currently too poor. He wants to promote the virtue of frugality and select some capable people from the dregs of the Han army to join the Qin army.

These people are not needed for the time being, so let them learn military discipline first.

Lu Yi couldn't help but chuckle: "To be blunt, Liu Bang was indeed a good person."

When Lü Yi learned the Qin army's complete plan and what role Liu Bang played in it, he silently prayed for Liu Bang's safety.

At the Qin army's victory celebration banquet, Liu Bang was definitely among the ancestral tablets used for sacrifice.

En Tong has rendered meritorious service in rebuilding the Qin Dynasty, assisting the Qin Dynasty in having sufficient troops and supplies, and now he is even sacrificing himself to fight against the barbarians for the Qin Dynasty!

"However, starting tomorrow, we may not be able to recruit soldiers for the time being."

Zhang Ping frowned and asked in confusion, "What happened? Could it be that Liu Bang disregarded the Yi people and attacked Liuba at all costs?"

"More or less. Liu Bang has already discovered our plan. According to the news just sent back by Chai Wu, Liu Bang has ordered Xiahou Ying to lead a hundred-man squad of Han soldiers to secretly hide among the Han soldiers who will surrender tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ping suddenly laughed: "Then why should we stop him? Just let Xiahou Ying enter Liuba City!"

"Before the young master left, he only told us to hold our ground and wait for reinforcements, he didn't say we couldn't be trapped like turtles in a jar!"