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

"How to say?"

Liu Bang didn't understand Ying Zheng's words, nor did he bother to guess, so he asked directly.

"Zhao Gao will betray Hu Hai and side with Liu Xiu. If Liu Xiu chooses to take Zhao Gao in, the result may be that Zhao Gao lives and Hu Hai dies."

Ying Zheng knew one thing very well.

Zhao Gao was very good at serving people.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to rise step by step to the position of Chief of the Imperial Carriage Office under Qin Shi Huang!

With such methods and such cunning, even in this challenge deliberately targeted by the immortals, he still has a way to survive.

Upon seeing his speculation, Liu Bang thought about it very seriously.

"If it were me, I might actually choose to keep Zhao Gao."

The assessment of the Liu family as cold-blooded by countless people may be accurate.

Even if they knew what kind of person Zhao Gao was and how many crimes he had committed, they could keep him as long as he was useful to them.

Killing him might appease our anger temporarily, but keeping him alive could attract more people to our side.

The principle of spending a fortune to buy a horse's bones is something most people can understand.

Understanding something and being able to do it are two different things.

If it were someone with the fiery temper of Zhu Yuanzhang or Li Er, the first thing they would probably do upon capturing Zhao Gao would be to skin him alive.

But Liu Bang was able to do it.

He made a promise to Zhao Gao when he took Hanzhong.

He would forgive Zhao Gao's past transgressions as long as he surrendered the city.

If he were Liu Xiu today, the outcome would remain unchanged.

"As expected of you, Emperor Gaozu of Han."

Old Zhu had a half-smile on his face.

Although we know that Liu Bang's greatest strengths were his ability to listen to advice and his flexibility.

But receiving such an answer at this time is still somewhat unsatisfactory.

"However, Emperor Gaozu of Han and Emperor Guangwu will probably disappoint you."

"In some ways, he did even better than you."

"Regarding the matter of Zhao Gao, I believe he will also make choices completely contrary to yours!"

At this moment, the emperors on the celestial screen all had their own speculations.

In particular, Li Er and Zhao Kuangyin knew this history and had learned about Liu Xiu from the Records of the Grand Historian.

They are more likely to arrive at their own conclusions.

"Oh? Then I shall wait and see."

"But whatever choice Liu Xiu makes, I am certain that Zhao Gao will not survive."

Liu Bang did not refute what those people said.

After saying this, he simply gazed quietly at the sky.

Even if you know that your choice may be despised by many people, is it wrong?

There are many advantages to keeping Zhao Gao around for the time being.

The most direct benefit was that it offered the remaining generals of the imperial court the option of surrendering.

Even if only a portion of them make this choice, countless others will be able to survive as a result.

Whether it's for the sake of their own soldiers or to win over as many people as possible and let Zhao Gao live a little longer, it's definitely the best choice!

Of course, whether in the past or present, Liu Bang never intended for Zhao Gao to truly enjoy the life of a wealthy man.

The saying goes, "Spend a fortune to buy a horse's bones." Once you've bought a real thoroughbred, the horse bones can be thrown away.

If his descendants weren't so conservative, he would probably have made the same choice.

The scene seems to confirm what Liu Bang thought.

After the Battle of Kunyang, Liu Xiu became famous throughout the land.

The rebel armies across the land no longer only knew of Emperor Gengshi; on the contrary, the Liu brothers' reputations spread even further.

But this situation is not a good thing for them.

This is not a good thing, at least for Liu Yan, who made great contributions in capturing Wancheng.

He had achieved numerous military exploits along the way, but it was precisely because of this that he aroused the suspicion of Emperor Gengshi, Liu Xuan.

Both brothers were also from the Han imperial family, and now they have achieved such military exploits and fame.

Once they are given the opportunity to establish themselves independently, it probably won't be long before his title of Emperor Gengshi becomes merely nominal!

The scene is filled with suspicion, compounded by the endless provocations from numerous bandit leaders.

Liu Xuan ordered Liu Yan's execution for disobeying the emperor's authority.

Meanwhile, Liu Xiu continued his southward campaign, conquering cities and seizing territory.

After the Xin Dynasty's hundreds of thousands of troops were wiped out in the Battle of Kunyang, it should have been a great opportunity to achieve unification.

If this incident hadn't happened, and if Emperor Guangwu had continued to delegate power to Liu Xiu and his brothers to conquer cities and territories, he might not have harbored rebellious intentions.

At that time, Emperor Gengshi might actually be able to rule the world.

But history has no "what ifs".

While conquering cities and seizing territories, Liu Xiu received news that his elder brother had been executed.

From that moment on, he knew clearly that Emperor Gengshi was not a wise ruler.

If I continue to fight on his behalf, my fate will be no different from my brother's!

Because Liu Yan was not the only one whose achievements overshadowed the emperor; he was the same!

Even his achievements and fame surpassed those of Liu Yan!

The reason he wasn't targeted and was allowed to leave was simply because he wasn't by Emperor Gengshi Liu Xuan's side!

Upon learning the news, he immediately ordered the entire army to halt and rest, and at the same time rushed back to Wancheng to confess his guilt.

Seeing his humble attitude, and that he didn't even dare to mourn for his elder brother, Liu Xuan didn't blame him. Instead, he was granted the title of Marquis of Wuxin to appease him.

In the same year, the Green Forest Army captured Chang'an.

Wang Mang also died in that year.

Not only did he die, but his head was also cut off and has been passed down for over a hundred years.

Upon learning this news, Hu Hai and Zhao Gao, who had been on the run, finally felt utterly hopeless.

Wang Mang was dead, and his Xin Dynasty was destroyed, but they still couldn't return to the Qin Dynasty.

The situation is now quite clear.

The immortals had no intention of letting them go back.

Either they launch another battle for Kunyang and win it.

Alternatively, one can only continue wandering around this world indefinitely.

The former brought this upon himself; right now, the Green Forest Army has captured Chang'an and is riding high on morale.

Trying to provoke a tiger at this critical juncture is simply asking for trouble.

As for the latter, Zhao Gao, who had been above all others his whole life, and Hu Hai, who was used to a life of luxury, could not endure such hardship.

"My dear minister, I really can't take it anymore. Can you think of a solution? I don't want to go back. Let's find a place to live as wealthy men."

That night, Hu Hai couldn't hold on any longer and went directly to Zhao Gao to speak frankly.

He was indeed ambitious, but only to the point that the throne would come to him on its own.

Let him conquer the world?

Sorry, I don't have that skill.

"There is another place to go, but I need to borrow something from His Majesty."

After pondering for a long time, Zhao Gao seemed to have made up his mind and gave Hu Hai a deep look.

"Borrow what? Just tell me, as long as we can live like before, I'll give you everything I have!"

Hu Hai did not hesitate at all, and did not even have the slightest doubt.

"I'd like to borrow His Majesty's head!"

Under Hu Hai's expectant gaze, Zhao Gao suddenly drew a long sword from the guard beside him and slashed Hu Hai to the ground.

"Your Majesty has always been magnanimous, and I suppose you wouldn't mind if I used your head to exchange for a lifetime of wealth and honor."