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

Do you have any sense of propriety?

If you had even a shred of decency, you shouldn't have said such a thing!

Guanqiu Jian almost lost his temper.

The emperor said he was born with knowledge, and he accepted it!

After all this time, the emperor's performance has been impeccable.

But in the end, you were only born with knowledge, not born to be the Hegemon of Western Chu, right?

First to the camp!

They were attacking the capital, a city with nearly impregnable walls.

Even if Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, were alive today, he would have to think twice.

In other words, Liu Bang couldn't hear his true thoughts; if he could, he would most likely refute them.

If Xiang Yu were in this challenge, facing such a situation, he wouldn't hesitate for even a second, let alone weigh the pros and cons. That would be showing excessive respect to the city's gentry.

"General, please rest assured. I intend to recapture the capital, not to die there."

"If I didn't have enough confidence, why would I risk my life?"

Despite Liu Bang's reassurance, Guanqiu Jian felt no sense of relief whatsoever.

On the battlefield, weapons have no eyes.

Furthermore, the powerful clans and aristocratic families in the capital must have long harbored the desire to eliminate the emperor.

Once the emperor dies, Cao Fang, the Prince of Qi, will naturally become the rightful heir!

It can be said that the safety of the emperor could determine the final outcome of this dispute.

For the emperor to charge ahead is tantamount to handing his head to the swords of the aristocratic clans!

They will surely do everything in their power to assassinate the emperor!

Who can guarantee that the emperor can be protected in the chaos of the battlefield?

nobody!

Even a promise from the emperor himself is not acceptable.

Once you're on the battlefield, your life is no longer in your own hands!

"Your Majesty, although I do not know what you are plotting, doing so is undoubtedly like licking blood off a knife's edge!"

"Having guarded the border for so many years, I still have some prestige in the army. Although it is not as great as the emperor's, it is enough!"

"If you truly need someone to lead the charge to boost morale, I am willing to do so!"

Guanqiu Jian continued to patiently persuade him.

Unfortunately, Liu Bang did not appreciate it. He simply waved his hand and then turned his attention back to the growing number of soldiers in front of him.

"There's no need for that. Since you all believe we can fight and win, then I will trust you."

"Now I need to make some arrangements."

"Messenger, make another trip for me and order anyone who is not an only child and has children to come to my central command tent."

"I have a task to entrust to certain of them."

After delivering the order, they went down to find Minister Chen to collect the reward of ten taels of silver for each person.

As soon as these words were spoken, before the messenger could even set off, many soldiers in the central army had already stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, there's no need to issue orders. I will grant both of your conditions!"

"Yes, there are quite a few people here who meet the requirements, so let's take advantage of our proximity and have the first chance!"

"Most families have more than one son, right? It's really just a matter of whether you have offspring. Fortunately, before I joined the army, my father specially arranged for me to get married, so I am now a person with offspring!"

"Your Majesty, choose me! I'll take on any task, no matter what it may be!"

"What's there to argue about? Didn't His Majesty say he was going to select some people? He didn't specify how many, so maybe everyone will get a share!"

Seeing the eagerness on these people's faces, Liu Bang remained silent for a moment.

Only after the scene gradually quieted down and the messenger went to relay the message did he slowly speak.

"This mission is almost certainly a death sentence."

"I will not force anyone. Gentlemen, if you have not lived enough and want to make a name for yourself on the battlefield, you may go back first."

Ten deaths and no life!

Upon hearing this, quite a few people quietly took two steps back.

If it's a matter of life and death, then perhaps more people would be willing to take the risk.

It's a death sentence, practically a suicide mission!

Although they were all people who risked their lives, they also hoped to fight on the front lines and win merit for their families and descendants!

Seeing this, Liu Bang was neither anxious nor annoyed, and simply waited quietly.

A moment later, the messenger returned with the message, and behind him followed a large group of about two thousand people.

Once they had settled in the camp, Liu Bang cleared his throat and continued speaking.

"The soldiers in the central army just now, let me entrust this task to them, so that they can take advantage of their proximity to the source."

As soon as he said this, a slight commotion arose below.

Most people believe that it was these people in the central army who wanted to monopolize the benefits.

However, Liu Bang did not allow them to dwell on their thoughts for long. Before the argument could even begin, he spoke up directly.

"So I told them that the mission I am about to give you is a death sentence. Once you participate, don't even think about coming back alive."

After those words were spoken, it was clear that quite a few people chose to back down.

Indeed, after guarding the border for so many years, and now being willing to follow Liu Bang here.

Even when they were at the gates of the city and saw that the enemy's numbers were no less than their own, they had no intention of retreating.

They were not afraid of death, but they could not accept that their deaths were meaningless.

And they all wanted to use their military achievements to rise through the ranks, or to completely change the fate of their descendants!

"Your Majesty, why don't we just start the war? I can be the vanguard and be the first to charge up the city walls!"

Someone couldn't help but suggest it.

Liu Bang remained remarkably calm in the face of their behavior.

"The families of those who die in battle, whether they are eighty-year-old mothers or three-year-old children, shall be supported by me and the court!"

Upon hearing this, some people showed a hint of hesitation on their faces.

But Liu Bang did not stop.

"I will personally work with officials to compile your family genealogy. You will be able to open the genealogy on your own!"

More and more people are interested.

"Upon completion of the mission, regardless of whether the mission is completed or not, a reward of a thousand gold pieces will be given, the title of a hundred households will be conferred, and the title will be hereditary!"

"!"

"Your Majesty, I do!"

"Your Majesty, choose me! I will die however you wish, without the slightest hesitation!"

"Pah! You bunch of opportunists! You were just shrinking back a moment ago, but now that you hear about the benefits, you're jumping out!"

"that is!"

"Your Majesty chose me, and from beginning to end, my stance has never wavered in the slightest; it has remained absolutely firm!"

“Choosing those who lack firm resolve will surely lead to problems. Your Majesty, please choose from among us!”

Regardless of whether they live or die, they will all be granted the title of 100-household commander, a hereditary title!

Who could resist such temptation?

Ten deaths and no life?

Maybe with a bit of luck, I might survive?

Even if we don't survive, so what?

The family genealogy is kept separately, and the parents, wife, and children are supported by the imperial court and rewarded with a thousand gold pieces. The descendants directly inherit the hundred households, and the succession is hereditary.

When these things happen to them, all that remains in their hearts is one heartfelt thought.

My life has been worthwhile!