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

Based on Liu Bang's many years of close cooperation with Zhang Liang, and his understanding of Zhang Liang.

There must be a reason why Guanqiu Jian was allowed to act ahead of time.

"Is there any movement in Sichuan?"

With its own problems piling up, Eastern Wu could only think of this one thing that could change Zhang Liang's mind.

They coordinated with Jiang Wei of Shu Han from within and without!

"Your Majesty is truly a visionary. At the same time that Guanqiu Jian raised an army to defend the emperor, Jiang Wei of Shu also dispatched troops, with 20,000 soldiers marching out of Qishan in a mighty and imposing manner!"

"But is there any connection between the two?"

Chen Tai clearly hadn't thought of the deeper layer yet.

After all, Guanqiu Jian was mostly in charge of the Eastern Wu defense line and had little to do with Shu Han.

Moreover, the distance between Huainan and Shuzhong is still too far, making it difficult to coordinate and associate them.

"Jiang Wei only deployed 20,000 troops?"

This did not answer Chen Tai's question, mainly because Liu Bang himself was not yet certain.

With 20,000 troops, they couldn't cause too much trouble, and certainly wouldn't be enough to make Zhang Liang choose to send troops ahead of schedule.

"According to the intelligence that the Sima family has obtained, including the logistics troops, the total number of troops that have set out from Qishan Road will not exceed 30,000."

Although he didn't understand why Liu Bang was focusing his attention on Jiang Wei, Chen Tai still answered honestly.

The number of troops coming out from Qishan Road will not exceed 30,000. What about the other routes?

Liu Bang quickly ordered someone to fetch a map.

After careful examination and analysis of Jiang Wei and Zhang Liang's personalities, he finally found a possibility.

Openly march out of Qishan Road, secretly cross the Ziwu Valley!

If he is right, the 20,000 troops led by Jiang Wei are just a decoy.

However, in this way, the one who leads the troops to secretly cross the Ziwu Valley must at least be able to gain the trust of both sides.

If it were an ordinary, unfamiliar general, Liu Bang, even if he had anticipated it, certainly wouldn't have cooperated.

That depends on how Zhang Liang handles it.

"His Majesty?"

Seeing Liu Bang staring blankly at the map, Chen Tai couldn't help but call out to him.

"It's nothing, just wait for news. If nothing unexpected happens, the Great Wei will be quite lively during this period."

Liu Bang did not offer much explanation.

It is still uncertain how the Shu army will respond to this alliance.

Ultimately, the Sima family was the biggest enemy, but not the only one.

lively?

Chen Tai was filled with confusion.

He didn't understand why Guanqiu Jian had raised an army ahead of schedule, and why General Sima Shi had led the army to quell the rebellion.

With such a clear disparity in troop strength, the Huainan rebellion would be suppressed within six months at most. The general could then return to the capital in triumph, and with this achievement, he could either be granted the title of king and the Nine Bestowments, or continue to build the Sima family's reputation for future abdication.

In Chen Tai's view, Sima Shi's request to be enfeoffed as the Prince of Jin and granted the Nine Bestowments was absolutely a brilliant move at this time!

This would allow him to demonstrate to the powerful clans of the world that even after so many years of diligent service to the Great Wei, he could only be granted the title of Prince of Jin based on his merit in suppressing the rebellion, and even then, he would not be granted a fiefdom.

Then what right do you powerful clans who have done nothing have to dream of being made kings?

It can be said that once Sima Shi takes this step, all of Liu Bang's previous plans will be completely thwarted.

If the powerful clans join forces, giving them time to prepare, they might actually be able to contend with the Sima family.

But they also require a legitimate reason for doing things!

Once they lose their title, they can no longer have any more extravagant hopes.

"If Your Majesty changes your mind, you may send someone to inform me at any time."

"At present, I still have three thousand soldiers under my command, plus the private troops that the Chen family has hidden over the years, totaling about five thousand troops."

"If we take advantage of the chaos to raise an army and coordinate with those inside and outside, we might be able to turn the tide of the war. If we miss this opportunity, we will never have another chance to turn the tide."

Before leaving, Chen Tai continued to plead with him.

He could see that the current emperor was the hope of the Great Wei.

That is why he did not want to see this hope extinguished again.

Once Guanqiu Jian is defeated and killed, no one outside will be able to pose the slightest threat to the Sima family.

By then, it would be nothing short of a pipe dream for him to turn the tide with his few thousand troops!

"I have my own plans. My dear minister, go do what you should do and do not arouse Sima Zhao's suspicion."

Seeing that Liu Bang did not adopt his suggestion, Chen Tai sighed helplessly to the heavens.

Now he can only hope that Liu Bang's decision was truly correct.

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"I don't quite understand."

"At this time, Sima Shi led his army to quell the rebellion, while only Sima Zhao was stationed in the capital, and some of the troops were even under the control of Chen Tai."

"Isn't this a perfect opportunity for a coordinated attack from within and without?"

This is a golden opportunity!

Even Cao Cao, watching from the sidelines, felt anxious for Liu Bang, who was facing a challenge.

Although it is indeed somewhat risky, as long as Guanqiu Jian can cooperate in time, this is the best opportunity to overthrow the Sima family in one fell swoop!

"Aren't you treating Sima Shi like a fool?"

"If he jumps out at this moment, abandoning several cities and instead cooperating with Sima Zhao to resolve future threats, how would you respond?"

"Could it be that Guanqiu Jian can sprout wings and fly over to rescue us?"

Li Er said irritably.

He probably understands what Boss Cao is thinking.

Taking advantage of Sima Shi's absence from the capital, he took the Emperor's sword and raised a call to arms.

Given the recent massacre perpetrated by the Sima family in the capital, many people would surely be willing to respond to this benevolent emperor.

The problem is that while some people are dissatisfied with the Sima family, others are completely submissive out of fear.

No matter what the aristocratic clans did, it was always based on self-interest.

Sima Shi's past tolerance of the aristocratic families made Gao Rou, Wang Xiang, and others feel that they could seize the opportunity.

After experiencing this bloodbath, they finally understood.

It turns out that the Sima family's actions of overturning the table could be directed not only at a few powerful clans and not only at the emperor, but also at all the gentry.

In this situation, if the benefits they could gain by following the emperor would not be much greater than they are now, why would they risk their entire family?

If granting land and titles of kings isn't enough, what about the rest?

Surely we can't really promise half the country, can we?

With so many noble families in the land, to whom should this half of the country be given?

"It is feasible to raise a call to action, but the time is not yet ripe."

"The gentry are not angry enough."

Wang Xiang did not die, and most of the powerful clans quickly withdrew their ambitions after seeing the weapons.

Even the Xun clan of Yingchuan, Guanqiudian's wife's family, were not implicated.

This display of thunderous rage, raised high and then gently lowered, served as a strong deterrent without crossing the line of the aristocratic class.

The balance between the two sides was still well maintained by Sima Shi.

"The situation is better than when the challenges first began, but the improvement is limited."

"It's not time to lay our cards on the table yet, at least not now."

"If I had to say, in my opinion, perhaps the real opportunity would be when that old bastard Wang Xiang dies!"