The video takes us to ancient times; Li Er transforms into the Tongtian Emperor of Shu Han.

"The strategist and the military genius, their combined power is this terrifying?"

"Even that flaw is part of the trap!"

Old Zhu didn't even have time to scold Zhu Zhanji for being too young.

He was genuinely frightened by the two of them.

How long has it been since?

While the people in the Oirat tribe were just beginning to practice, these two had already thought out the next few steps, even dozens of steps!

Even how to get rid of the restrictions imposed by these tribal soldiers has been clearly planned!

“Every step they take is a trap they've set. One wrong move and you'll lose everything!”

Li Er couldn't help but admire it.

One by one!

"Are all those who dabble in military strategy this cunning?"

Liu Che couldn't help but look at Huo Qubing beside him.

Huo Qubing: "..."

Your Majesty, I also study military strategy!

After hesitating for a moment, he nodded.

"Soldiers who, deception also."

"No matter what kind of military strategy it is, the ultimate goal must be victory. As long as victory is achieved, then it is a good military strategy."

In other words, it means they admitted it.

Those who play the game of war are all cunning and treacherous!

Unless one is like Xiang Yu, who is born with unparalleled bravery and can inspire the fighting spirit of his soldiers with his own valor.

But such people are ultimately a minority.

Throughout thousands of years, it's not guaranteed that a second Xiang Yu will emerge!

"The art of war is profound and complex, and the two sides currently clashing should be considered top masters of the art of war."

"It all comes down to who comes out on top."

Zhao Kuangyin was also somewhat confused by what he saw.

Seeing this, one can only sigh.

Xiang Yu's defeat was truly not unjust!

These three heroes of the late Han Dynasty were all truly cunning individuals!

……

In the sky, everything that happened in the Ming Dynasty seemed to be following the script written by Han Xin and Zhang Liang.

After Yanghe, most of the soldiers up to Zijing Pass were transferred away.

For Han Xin, this was a huge trap waiting for him to fall into.

Several months later, after barely surviving the winter with grain looted from various tribes, Han Xin directly led his army to invade the border.

Zhuge Liang was originally stationed in the central government, while Zhu Zhanji led 50,000 troops to guard Zijing Pass.

Zhu Zhanji's mission was to fight and retreat simultaneously; Zijing Pass could be given away, but not too easily.

However, after receiving the battle reports from the front lines, Zhuge Liang frowned deeply.

It's not that there's a problem, it's just that things are going too smoothly.

It went so smoothly that it was as if Han Xin had no brains and walked right into the trap.

Logically speaking, it shouldn't be this simple!

That was a military genius!

This kind of marching is far too careless!

Something is definitely amiss!

After staring at the map for what seemed like an eternity, he suddenly thought of a possibility.

After hastily writing a letter and handing it to the messenger, he summoned Yu Qian that very night.

"Tingyi, something terrible has happened!"

By the time the last battle report arrived, Han Xin's army had already reached outside Zijing Pass!

It was only at this point that Zhuge Liang realized this, and he wasn't sure if it was too late.

But he knew that if he didn't find a way to salvage the situation immediately, this seemingly hopeless situation might be turned around and Han Xin would be able to make it live!

As soon as Yu Qian entered the room, he heard that Zhuge Liang was in grave danger, and he immediately became tense.

"What happened? The recent battle reports haven't been very positive. The enemy is marching into the trap we've prepared."

He also paid close attention to military newspapers.

However, the military reports they received during this period were all within their expectations.

"The direction of our pockets is crooked."

Zhuge Liang's face was solemn.

"If we let them get past Zijing Pass, everything will be over!"

"what?"

This isn't what we agreed on!

Yu Qian hurriedly stepped forward.

Look in the direction Zhuge Liang is pointing.

We're not heading towards Shuntian, but towards Luoyang!

Luoyang!

The former capital of the Han Dynasty!

"You mean, Han Xin won't launch a full-scale attack on Shuntian, but will instead settle for taking Luoyang instead?!"

Yu Qian instantly understood.

But he was still wrong.

"For them, taking Luoyang was not a second-best option; from the very beginning, Luoyang was their target!"

After taking over the old capital of the Han Dynasty, Liu Bang was able to suppress Shuntian from above and cut off Yingtian's retreat route from below!

Easy to attack and defend!

"How could this be?"

"So from the very beginning, when we devised the plan to lure them into a trap, we had already fallen into their snare?"

Zhuge Liang nodded silently.

I thought it was a flaw that the opponent had inadvertently revealed, but little did I know that this flaw was also part of the opponent's plan!

I almost forgot, beside the God of War, there was also a strategist!

"We must quickly send a message to Emperor Xuanzong. Zijing Pass must not be lost; at the very least, we must prevent them from crossing it and heading south!"

"I have already sent it by express courier, but this letter is a military report from several days ago. Whether it will arrive in time depends on Emperor Xuanzong."

Zhuge Liang looked up at the sky and sighed deeply.

Who would have thought that you would fall into someone else's trap without even realizing it!

Fortunately, this was just an exhibition match without any penalties!

Facing those two unpredictable opponents, he was becoming increasingly uncertain about his chances.

"We placed too much emphasis on Han Xin and neglected Zhang Liang."

"This is my fault."

At this moment, Zhuge Liang felt that he had no strength left to use.

He didn't even know where to direct his strength.

Zhang Liang and Han Xin's strategy made him feel that no matter where he went, he would inevitably step into a pit they had dug.

"It's not your fault alone, Prime Minister Zhuge. Once you came to the Ming Dynasty, you were no longer fighting alone. Even we didn't see it coming, which shows how terrifying those two are."

"Luckily, you reacted in time, otherwise we would have had absolutely no chance!"

Yu Qian offered a word of comfort, then turned his gaze back to the map.

He was looking for a way to remedy the situation.

Once Zijing Pass falls, it will certainly be too late to mobilize a large army from the capital garrison.

Where else could one muster an army to rival Han Xin?

"Yingtian Prefecture!"

"Although the Ming Dynasty moved its capital to Shuntian, there should still be quite a few court officials and garrison troops remaining in Yingtian, right?"

Zhuge Liang immediately turned his gaze to one spot.

……

"Zifang, do you think they've realized what's happening?"

In the military camp stationed below Zijing Pass.

Han Xin looked towards the distant pass.

He has ordered a full-scale attack for nearly half a month.

Both sides suffered heavy losses.

"They don't seem to have realized what's happening yet, otherwise there's no reason for them to resist so weakly."

"If nothing unexpected happens, they will be able to rightfully hand over Zijing Pass in a couple of days."

Zhang Liang frowned.

This outcome is also a good thing for them.

but……

Did we really overestimate Zhuge Liang?

Do you think he's overrated?

Han Xin was naturally somewhat dissatisfied.

You've devised a whole series of plans, and this is just the beginning. Are you already overwhelmed?

"Hard to say."

It's really hard to say.

Logically speaking, if Zhuge Liang were inside Zijing Pass, he should have realized what was happening by now.

"Things have changed; the Ming army's defensive posture has become more resolute."

"It seems this opponent is quite interesting."