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

"Your Majesty, how can you speak of us like this?"

"Could it be that in His Majesty's eyes we are nothing more than livestock?"

"So this is how His Majesty has always viewed us? Then why make us witness this battle that is destined to end in utter defeat?"

"Did you hear that? Gentlemen, in His Majesty's eyes we are nothing more than pigs and dogs!"

For a moment, many people present turned red with anger. Some tried to add fuel to the fire, while others held their anger in silence.

Unfortunately, Liu Bang, in a fit of temper, ignored their words and simply waved his hand at Chen Tai and the other man.

"Go and prepare for battle. Remember, if you perform well, my backup plan will come in handy."

Chen Tai and Jiao Bo exchanged a glance, puzzled as to why His Majesty had suddenly become enraged and even started cursing.

But with the enemy approaching, they could only deal with the immediate problem first.

"According to the order."

Before parting ways, Chen Tai kept reminding Jiao Bo of the precautions to take along the way.

The degree to which one feigns weakness to the enemy is difficult to control and allows no room for error.

If the degree of feigned weakness is not properly controlled, it could very well result in the enemy being able to advance unimpeded.

"Minister Chen, putting everything else aside, if this city gate is breached, this old servant will surely be the first to die beneath it!"

With such a resolute determination, Jiao Bo bid farewell to Chen Tai, and the two went to the city gates where they were to be guarded.

The officials who remained in place were now even more agitated.

They discovered that Liu Bang seemed to genuinely regard their rebuttals as mere barking.

After shouting for a long time, all I got in return was him casually picking his ear.

"Your Majesty, although the trump card is about to be revealed, isn't what you're doing somewhat inappropriate?"

"We'll still have to make them do a lot of work defending the city later, shouldn't we try to calm their anger down a bit?"

Zhang Liang helplessly whispered his advice.

All he got in return was a disdainful look from Liu Bang.

"Zifang, aren't these people just a bunch of dogs in my eyes? The dogs are barking, and you expect me to go and coax them?"

"They're all despicable people. I spoke to them nicely, but they didn't appreciate it. So now they don't have the chance. At worst, I'll give them a couple more bones later, and they'll be grateful to tears."

Liu Bang was extremely familiar with the character of these people.

At first, he thought he should speak kindly and gently, and try his best to create a harmonious relationship between the ruler and his subject.

But now he understands that these people are even more arrogant and disdainful of others than the meritorious generals who fought alongside him to conquer the world, and they don't even respect him as the emperor.

If you really treated these aristocratic families as human beings, you would probably be furious with yourself.

The best way is to treat them like dogs: give them a few bones when they obey, beat them with sticks when they disobey, and kill a couple if they still disobey.

"Well... perhaps Your Majesty is right."

Seeing that the enemy was already close at hand, Zhang Liang stopped trying to persuade him and turned his gaze to the battlefield.

It is unclear whether this was due to Liu Bang's decree to feign weakness or the inherent weakness of the city's garrison.

As soon as the battle began, scattered enemy troops had already scaled the city walls.

Although they were quickly driven back, it was clear that the gap in strength between the two sides was like a chasm.

That's it?

Not only did the officials watching the battle from behind the city walls think this way, but Sima Shi also had the same thought in his mind.

What happened to the promise that the day the entire army pressed in would be the day of defeat and destruction?

The moment you make contact, your underwear is almost ripped off, and the number of casualties is far below his estimate.

Where does this young emperor get his confidence from?

The moment the thought of contempt crossed his mind, Sima Shi immediately suppressed it.

It can't be that simple.

Although the quality of the city's garrison varied, they were not so easily defeated.

The young emperor is showing weakness!

Who is he trying to impress by showing weakness?

Sima Shi lowered his head and searched on the sand table.

Guanqiu Jian was still entangled with the small number of guards he had left behind along the way, and it would take at least another half a month for him to arrive.

Who else can send reinforcements here in a short time?

Who is this young emperor acting for?

Chang'an?

For some reason, Sima Shi's gaze drifted to Chang'an on the map.

That's not right either. Although more than 10,000 troops were left in Chang'an, the general in charge was one of their own and was still waiting for orders in the camp. It was absolutely impossible for that.

But his intuition kept reminding him that the problem lay right there!

With this thought in mind, Sima Shi could no longer bear to look at the siege on the main battlefield.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we should be able to win.

But if something unexpected happens, then whether he pays attention or not is irrelevant!

"Somebody come!"

"Any military reports from Chang'an recently?"

At his command, the military staff began searching through the intelligence reports sent recently.

In no time at all, the mountain of intelligence was sifted through, and every staff officer's face turned deathly pale.

No, not a single one!

This is not a good thing!

This means that things are about to change in Chang'an!

"No, right?"

"It seems this young emperor has indeed found a good backup plan!"

"Drag the Chang'an garrison commander down and behead him. Also, send men to scout the movements of the Chang'an garrison. If they make any unusual moves, suppress them immediately. Anyone who resists should be killed without exception!"

Sima Shi's gaze was cold, and his voice was filled with undisguised, chilling killing intent.

After the military order was issued, he looked back along the route from Chang'an.

Logically speaking, the garrison commander and his troops in Chang'an should not have betrayed them; otherwise, the commander would not have remained obediently with the army.

Therefore, this anomaly could only be caused by external factors.

So which side is it?

Following the map, Sima Shi saw the Ziwu Valley Plank Road and seemed to realize something, his pupils slightly contracting.

This young emperor, could it be...?

Doesn't he realize that if he plays like this, he might accidentally get himself involved?

But then everything makes sense!

For example, why does the young emperor, despite clearly having a trump card, hesitate to reveal it?

And why he feigned weakness to the enemy.

If nothing unexpected happens, this grand spectacle is prepared for the Han army!

"Send me the military order!"

After connecting all the dots, Sima Shi suddenly realized what was happening.

Before he could issue the military order, ambushes suddenly appeared from all directions of his camp.

It really is the banner of the Han army!

Upon seeing the enemy's banner clearly, Sima Shi became certain of his suspicions, but his heart sank.

That young emperor actually defied the world's opinion and cooperated with the Liu family!

Did he not know that, in terms of legitimacy, the Liu family's Han dynasty could almost completely overwhelm the Cao family in name?

Now that he has chosen to join forces with the Han army, does he think he's too comfortable in his current position?

"General, we are surrounded by enemy troops on all sides, and we don't know how many there are. Should we temporarily avoid their attack?"

Should we temporarily avoid the limelight?

Hearing the hurried report from the scouts below, Sima Shi sneered.

"No retreat! The central army and the imperial guards will hold the line, while simultaneously ordering the main attacking force to turn back and deal with the troubles behind them."

"Since he's betting everything on the Liu family, then I'll personally shatter his hopes!"