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

"Jiang Wei only sent this many people? Are there really 50,000 troops here?"

Gazing at the battle situation outside Sima Shi's camp in the distance, Liu Bang felt somewhat dissatisfied.

"If nothing unexpected happens, this should be all the troops we have. The troops in Shu are not many to begin with, and they will consume a lot of food and supplies on their way out of the Ziwu Valley. If we don't get enough results in this battle, the Han Dynasty will most likely run out of ammunition and food."

Zhang Liang was somewhat moved.

The Han Dynasty was founded with his assistance from Liu Bang, but now, barring any unforeseen circumstances, it is destined to perish at their hands.

"Zifang, you're already feeling sentimental? Don't worry, as long as I am here, the Han Dynasty will endure!"

"I am none other than Emperor Gaozu of the Great Han Dynasty!"

Zhang Liang: “…”

"Your Majesty, who would casually read out their posthumous title?"

"Don't you think it sounds rather imposing?"

While the two were talking in hushed tones, the officials behind Liu Bang could no longer remain seated.

They could all see the ambush troops that appeared outside Sima Shi's camp.

They didn't have Liu Bang's accurate judgment. To most people, the sudden appearance of the ambush was of unknown strength and their advance was unstoppable.

The banner was almost touching Sima Shi's command tent.

For a moment, they were once again agitated, but this time, it was no longer directed at Liu Bang.

"The traitor Sima Shi is extremely rebellious and disobeys the Emperor's orders. Your Majesty, I request permission to lead the army and punish Sima Shi!"

"He is called the Great General of Wei, but in reality he is a traitor to Wei. I also request to fight!"

"Our Xun family of Yingchuan is sending two thousand elite soldiers to assist Your Majesty in suppressing the rebels!"

"My Yang family is contributing a thousand elite cavalry to assist Your Majesty in suppressing the rebels!"

"My Jia family is willing to contribute a certain amount of grain and three thousand taels of gold to help Your Majesty suppress the rebels!"

"I……"

Seeing that the bones hadn't even been given yet, these people were already changing their tune, and Liu Bang couldn't help but laugh.

"Zifang, do you see this? This is what aristocratic families look like."

“When I fawn over them, they become arrogant and haughty. When I treat them like dogs, they come to me on their own, even before I have a chance to throw them bones.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Liang couldn't help but chuckle.

"Your Majesty is indeed very insightful."

"However... given the current situation, I would like Your Majesty to personally explain it to them. I truly do not know how to begin."

The distance was too great, and the Han army's banners were not clearly visible from the city walls. The officials probably thought that they were troops from the Wei army that Liu Bang had dispatched from somewhere.

Little did they know that just as the heavenly soldiers who suddenly descended could deal with Sima Shi, they could easily deal with the entire capital as well!

"What's so hard about asking that?"

"Zifang, you're still the same as ever, too thin-skinned."

Liu Bang waved his hand, then stood up and slowly walked to the officials who were all extremely excited.

"Gentlemen, I understand your excitement and know you are anxious, but please don't rush."

"At the last court assembly, I told you that the Great Wei would not fall at the hands of Sima Shi. Has that come true now?"

Upon hearing this, the officials nodded without hesitation, their eyes filled with admiration as they looked at Liu Bang.

However, Zhang Liang, who was behind him, could not bear to watch any longer and quietly fled the scene.

He knew that after about three sentences, these people would completely overturn their current worship and turn to cursing.

Liu Bang didn't notice Zhang Liang's subtle actions; he simply laughed heartily.

"Please don't flatter me, these are just small things. The real challenge is yet to come."

"I cannot say what will become of the Great Wei Dynasty and the fate of you all."

"But one thing I am certain of is that even if I surrender, they will treat me well because of my title as the emperor, and I might even be granted the title of Duke of Anle. But it will be different for you all."

"I've heard that the Yizhou faction and the Jingzhou faction are fighting fiercely over there. I wonder if you will be able to get involved after you get there."

Officials: "?"

What do you mean?

Isn't the situation great right now? How did we end up talking about investing?

Also, what's the meaning of the Yizhou faction and the Jingzhou faction? Aren't they the Han Dynasty officials who cowered in Shu?

"Your Majesty, what do you mean?"

Xun Yu, who had just spoken up for the Xun family of Yingchuan, asked with a grim expression,

He suddenly had a bad feeling.

"What do you mean? You can send your own people out of the city to investigate. Anyway, Sima Shi's army has already retreated, and no one is stopping you."

Liu Bang waved his hand.

Immediately, all the aristocratic families sent out their own spies.

In an instant, countless people flocked out of the city, and a moment later they all flocked back.

Among those who returned, Xun Yu saw the steward he had sent out, which intensified his bad premonition.

"My lord, something terrible has happened! The troops that attacked the general's camp were not from our Great Wei, but from the Han army!"

"what!?"

"ah!?!?"

Exclamations and curses filled the air beneath the city gate.

Liu Bang waited quietly on the city wall, his gaze fixed on the distant commotion.

It seems that Jiang Wei has really gone all in. These 50,000 troops are the elite of the elite. If they are lost here, the Han Dynasty will not have the strength to wage war for the next ten years.

"It seems the general might really be defeated."

Chen Tai rushed back as soon as the enemy troops withdrew.

Upon learning the details, he couldn't help but gasp in shock.

It is indeed an extremely bold idea.

But from Liu Bang's perspective, it was also the only possible way to break the deadlock.

Since neither tigers nor wolves can be defeated, then let's just lure the tigers to devour the wolves!

"You tyrant! What have you done?!"

Some of the more impatient and impulsive ones immediately started pointing their fingers at Liu Bang and cursing him.

"What did you do? Haven't you already seen it?"

"Furthermore, I suggest you speak to me more politely now. Once you surrender to the Han Dynasty, I will at least be the Duke of Anle, and my status will certainly be above yours. It's always a good idea to curry favor with me in advance."

Liu Bang paid no attention to the insults.

Will scolding him a couple of times cost you a piece of flesh or something?

He will take back twice as much of what he says now!

After all, some people are already pondering this.

Because Liu Bang was right, even if he surrendered to Shu Han, it would definitely be better than staying in the hands of the Sima family as a puppet.

Liu Shan was a benevolent ruler, and it's not impossible that he could be granted the title of Duke of Anle, allowing him to enjoy wealth and honor for the rest of his life.

However, if they were to surrender to Sichuan, their families might still be able to continue their lineage, but their status would certainly be far less than it is now.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the Yizhou and Jingzhou factions are fighting tooth and nail. When it comes to dividing up the spoils, these two factions will definitely unite against any outside forces!

At that time, their status will plummet, and that would be no exaggeration!

"Your Majesty, you are not really planning to surrender to Shu, are you?"

"The Emperor's life's work and the efforts of generations of the Cao family must not be ruined in your hands!"

Those who hadn't realized what was happening were still cursing, while those who had started trying to persuade them were already doing so.

“What you say makes sense, but someone is cursing me, and I feel uncomfortable hearing it. I am even considering surrendering the city. What do you all think?”