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

"...So, regardless of whether anything unexpected happens tonight, these several thousand soldiers will come?"

"Zifang, you're truly amazing!"

Liu Bang exclaimed in amazement.

To be able to consider even such a matter so thoroughly, you truly deserve to be called the Emperor's strategist!

Eh, that’s not right!

"Wait, what you're saying means that if I suddenly had the idea to use my own token to leave the city, I would be captured by my own people?"

Zhang Liang: “…”

"Theoretically speaking, that's correct."

"But Your Majesty, at a time like this, unless something unexpected happens, why would you leave the city so casually?"

"If anything unexpected happens, having several thousand reinforcements is a good thing, no matter what the situation."

That makes so much sense!

Liu Bang was shocked.

Although it sounds like fallacy, you have to admit that it was a lucky accident!

Seeing that the two were chatting leisurely, Jiang Wei became furious and wanted to forcefully charge over with his own bravery.

Faced with the overwhelming encirclement of Wei troops, he believed that only by capturing the leader could he turn the tide of the battle!

Unfortunately, he was getting old and no longer had the strength he had in his youth.

After fighting valiantly and killing several Wei soldiers, he was helplessly pinned to the ground by dozens of spears.

"Your Majesty, tonight I have witnessed your methods firsthand. You are truly despicable, just like that traitor Cao Cao who usurped the Han throne!"

Even after being captured, Jiang Wei remained indignant and cursed loudly.

He had been somewhat apprehensive about the ambush he had set up, but the Wei emperor turned out to be even more outrageous than him!

They directly mobilized a large army to encircle and annihilate them, giving them no chance whatsoever!

"He may not be as despicable as I am."

Faced with Jiang Wei's insults, Liu Bang simply smiled.

what?

To call Cao Cao a traitor?

Then wouldn't he be a thief, usurping the throne from his own master?

As for the word "despicable," in his view, it should have been stuck on his forehead ever since the siege of Xiang Yu at Gaixia.

He never denied his own despicable nature, nor did he bother to tamper with history.

So what if it's despicable? The important thing is to survive and win!

In the end, the world belongs to the victors.

"Does this mean that despicable behavior is now justified?"

Jiang Wei was furious.

"Didn't your Emperor Gaozu of Han also gain the empire through despicable means? If he could do it, why can't I?"

Zhang Liang: “…”

Your Majesty, is it really appropriate for you to make such a self-deprecating statement?

Don't forget, countless people throughout history have been watching this challenge!

"Our Great Han Emperor Gaozu was the reincarnation of the Red Emperor, a true hero of the world. How could you possibly compare to him!"

Jiang Wei became increasingly enraged, and it was nearly impossible for more than ten people to restrain him.

"Very well, I can't compare, and I don't want to compete with you."

"In fact, the reason I wanted to see you and the reason I used such methods to capture you was simply to ask you a few questions in a calm manner."

Liu Bang stopped provoking him and gradually softened his tone.

Why are you so determined to restore the Han Dynasty?

"As far as I know, you have never even met Emperor Zhaolie. Among the old ministers who helped him conquer the world, you have only met Zhao Zilong and Prime Minister Zhuge."

"What exactly made you leave Wei and ultimately dedicate yourself to Shu?"

As a series of questions arose, Jiang Wei became increasingly irritable.

"How could someone like you possibly understand the Prime Minister's lofty ambitions? How could you possibly comprehend his painstaking efforts?"

"To put it nicely, you are the Emperor of Wei; to put it bluntly, you are a traitorous emperor. Your Cao Wei dynasty is full of traitors, usurpers of the Han dynasty!"

"I never felt that I had devoted myself to the cause, only because I had met the Prime Minister!"

He even felt that if the phrase "dedicating oneself to the utmost" were applied to him, it would be an insult to the prime minister!

"Is that so? Then I will put it another way."

"Liu Hong was incompetent, Liu Bian was incapable, and Liu Xie was cowardly. The Qin Dynasty perished after only one incompetent emperor, Qin Er Shi, while the Han Dynasty went through three generations of incompetent or foolish rulers. Why did it not perish?"

"Prime Minister Zhuge has devoted himself to the Han Dynasty. Not to mention you, I admire him just as much. But what he hoped for was nothing more than a castle in the air."

"Do you think that, with his intelligence, he can't see that his ideals will ultimately be unattainable?"

The story of Liu Bang's three visits to Zhuge Liang's thatched cottage is indeed a beautiful tale, but in Liu Bang's view, there were other reasons behind it as well.

He felt that someone like Zhuge Liang would disdain waiting for a higher bidder.

The reason why the boy declined to come forward the first two times was probably because he realized that there was no hope of saving the Han Dynasty from top to bottom.

It wasn't until Liu Bei visited him for the third time that he was moved by his sincerity.

The Longzhong Plan divided the world into three parts, with the alliance with Wu against Cao Wei aimed at slowing down Cao Wei's unification efforts and giving Liu Bei as much opportunity as possible to develop his own power.

First borrow Jingzhou, then take Yizhou.

Didn't he know that Sichuan is easy to enter but difficult to leave?

Doesn't he know that no matter how much the war drags on, a single province can never defeat twelve provinces?

At least in Liu Bang's view, Zhuge Liang should know everything.

How could someone as shrewd and resourceful as him, almost a genius, not understand the situation?

Eastern Wu had natural defenses, and Cao Wei had a strong momentum, yet he chose Liu Bei, who had nothing at all. He truly saw the hope of restoring the Han Dynasty in Liu Bei.

Liu Bang felt that all he saw was the phrase "A scholar will die for one who understands him."

After choosing Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang made all the optimal decisions, but he could only divide the world into three parts, and was powerless to unify it.

"You bullshit!"

"The Prime Minister possesses extraordinary talent. If he hadn't died young due to overwork, he would surely have achieved great success when he returned to Qishan!"

Jiang Wei nearly sprayed Liu Bang's face with his spittle.

"If he could live to see the time when I am on the throne and the Sima family is causing chaos in Wei, he might actually have a chance to seize this opportunity."

"Unfortunately, he couldn't possibly live that long."

"So, Boyue, is it because of Prime Minister Zhuge that you are so determined to restore the Han Dynasty?"

Liu Bang was not annoyed by his radical attitude, but simply asked in a calm tone.

"Yes!"

Jiang Wei didn't even need to hesitate for the slightest when it came to this answer.

He was determined to restore the Han Dynasty, not for the sake of the benevolent and righteous Emperor Zhaolie, but for the Prime Minister Zhuge Liang, who devoted himself to the cause until his death!

"What if I wanted you to pledge allegiance to my Great Wei again? I would grant you any official position or title in the court, just by asking. Would you be willing?"

After a moment of silence, Liu Bang spoke again.

Jiang Wei seemed to have anticipated that he would extend an olive branch.

"That will disappoint the Emperor of Wei. I would gladly abandon Wei for Han, but I would rather die than abandon Han for Wei!"

"I have indeed been defeated, but I hope that the Emperor of Wei can give me some dignity."

Liu Bang: “…”

"I understand. With you all writing this tragic yet romantic ending for the Han Dynasty, Emperor Gaozu would surely be pleased if he were alive."