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

Those Han generals who have already surrendered to the Qin army will become part of the Qin army, contributing to the Qin's renewed glory.

Those who refused to serve the Qin army were forced to undergo labor reform.

While it was said that they were helping the Qin Dynasty manage the Yi people, in reality they were working with the Yi people to rebuild the ruins left after the Battle of Guanzhong.

The Yi people and the Han army were mortal enemies. Having the Han army assist in management would be a torment for both sides.

The main idea is to leave no one out and make use of everyone.

Xiao He sighed deeply, looking at Zhao Long with great admiration. How could the King of Han have missed such a man of extraordinary talent?

He had never even heard of such a method, let alone seen it.

In this way, the surrendered soldiers in the Han army had something to do, and the Yi people were also forced to build for the Qin Dynasty.

Hanzhong, which was once engulfed in war, became peaceful in an instant!

Sometimes he really wanted to pry open Zhao Long's head to see what was inside.

They understand both battlefield troop deployment and post-war military arrangements!

"Ziyun, now that the Qin army has occupied Hanzhong, shouldn't they be consolidating their power in Guanzhong next?"

"The Battle of Hanzhong will soon be known to the world. At that time, all the feudal lords will be wary of the Qin army, and no one will want to see the Qin state rise again."

Xiao He wasn't worried about Zhao Long; he was simply curious about what was in Zhao Long's head.

The situation was similar during the Qin and Han dynasties.

They all needed to occupy Hanzhong and Guanzhong and develop steadily for a year or two before they would have the strength to challenge Xiang Yu.

Compared to the Han army occupying Guanzhong, the allied forces of the feudal lords had a legitimate reason to attack, as the title of king that the first to enter Guanzhong was recognized by everyone.

The Qin army actually faced even greater difficulties.

The glory of the Qin Empire is still vivid in our minds, and the myth of Zhang Han's invincibility still makes people shudder. No one would want to see a Qin state that occupied the territory before the First Emperor swept across the six states reappear in this world.

He was very curious about how Zhao Long would retake the Three Qin after toying with the Han army like this.

How can we retake Guanzhong right under the noses of the other warlords?

Zhao Long simply smiled and asked, "Does Lord Xiao know why Xiang Yu has consistently provided so much support to the Qin army?"

Xiao He's expression became even more complicated. He had always admired Zhao Long's unpredictable and mysterious methods.

Is there something he doesn't know?

“Lü Matong”.

Zhao Long smiled and reminded Xiao He, which startled Xiao He so much that he stood up abruptly and looked at Zhao Long in disbelief.

Xiao He's voice became hoarse and somewhat strained: "Lü Matong, is he also a member of the Qin army?"

Zhao Long smiled and said, "I have already sent Lü Matong with some spoils of war to Pengcheng to see Xiang Yu."

"As long as Xiang Yu doesn't make a move, which of the feudal lords, who are enjoying the fruits of victory in the destruction of Qin and whose hearts are in turmoil, would be willing to be the first to stick their necks out and fight the Qin army to the death?"

This made Xiao He tremble with anger.

It turns out that from the moment Zhao Long left the Han army camp, he had already laid a vast trap for the Han army.

No, it wasn't just the Han army that became pawns; even Xiang Yu himself became part of the game.

The Han army lost unjustly because it was the Han army itself that drove Zhao Long away.

The Han army's defeat was not unjustified, given Zhao Long's exceptional talent, unparalleled skills, and deep familiarity with the Han army.

How could the Han army possibly win?

Even he himself was now a prisoner. He looked blankly at Zhao Long, then at the starry sky tonight.

Even if Liu Bang managed to escape, could he really deal with Zhao Long, who possessed such cunning?

One wrong step leads to another, until you fall into an abyss.

Xiao He gritted his teeth, looking at Zhao Long as if he wanted to skin him alive.

Finally, Xiao He gave a helpless, bitter smile: "Do you really hate the King of Han that much?"

Zhao Long nodded matter-of-factly: "Yes, I hate it."

This caused Xiao He to pause abruptly before he could finish speaking.

As for Zhao Long, he was born into the Jiangdong tribe and had little choice. He started under Xiang Yu's rule and first saw if Xiang Yu could save him. However, his first plan failed, and he was almost killed by Xiang Yu.

Later, he went to the Han army camp and rose from humble beginnings, gradually helping the Han army to become the behemoth it is today.

At that time, he still felt that the chosen one was indeed a man of destiny!

However, even before Liu Bang reached that highest position, he had already begun to doubt his meritorious officials!

The inherent nature of the people is such that it cannot be changed.

They even sent people to hunt him down.

Zhao Long's passion and hard work were wasted.

How could he not hate?

Zhao Long didn't consider himself a kind person; he was a true gentleman who held grudges and sought revenge for the smallest things!

Xiao He could understand, but he found it hard to accept. He believed that Liu Bang would definitely be able to escape this time and wouldn't die so easily.

It's already very difficult to deal with Zhao Long.

The Qin and Han dynasties had already shifted their focus from offense to defense. With Zhao Long's cunning schemes, Liu Bang would find it difficult to win against Zhao Long next time. In fact, without so many Han soldiers to protect him, he would have difficulty escaping Zhao Long's methods.

He had originally wanted to plead with Zhao Long to spare Liu Bang's life if Liu Bang was defeated, but he couldn't bring himself to do it.

Putting aside the roles of ruler and subject, and considering right and wrong, wasn't it Liu Bang's fault?

Zhao Long now serves the Qin state, no longer the Han army!

Now, serving as a military advisor to the Qin state, devising strategies for the Qin army, and eliminating a formidable enemy like Liu Bang is only natural and justifiable.

Zhao Long knew what Xiao He wanted to say, but he did not respond.

Even if Liu Bang manages to escape this time, after losing 100,000 Han soldiers, it will be difficult for him to recover to his peak strength, even with some civil and military officials under his command.

The world is no longer the same as it used to be.

With various lords being enfeoffed as kings, and every place in the world having its own ruler, Liu Bang's only way to survive was to first live under someone else's roof.

Even if Liu Bang was ruthless and capable of establishing a foothold in a region, it would not have been possible.

Even those destined for greatness need the right opportunity.

As was originally predicted in history, Liu Bang did not conquer Guanzhong and Hanzhong and possess the military power to dominate the world. How many of these treacherous warlords would respect Liu Bang?

Liu Bang was born into a precarious situation, which allowed him to seize opportunities for development, but made it difficult for him to have any greater ambitions.

Because Xiao He, Zhang Liang, and Guan Ying will soon be staying in the Merit Forest.

Generals like Chai Wu, Wang Ling, and Han Xin have become the backbone of the Han army!

Liu Bang's foundation of destiny has been largely destroyed!

When the Qin army encountered Liu Bang again, they must have already possessed the strength to easily annihilate him!

Xiao He could only accept reality for the time being, but he did not expect that his first task would be to build a memorial temple commemorating the Qin army's great victory in Hanzhong on the ruins of Madao Pass.

"Don't erase the traces of the battlefield; just clear a path through them."

"As long as the Great Qin exists, people will continue to come here to offer sacrifices. They will never forget how the Great Qin defeated 100,000 with only 10,000 in a desperate situation. This is an honor for the soldiers of the Great Qin today, and also a warning for future generations."

"The world belongs to Qin. Those who betray Qin will be like the Han army!"

Xiao He really wanted to crack open Zhao Long's head to see what was inside—such ruthless cruelty in killing someone and destroying their spirit!

Please be a human being!