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

Whoever Liu Bang wanted to support, those outside the fold could understand.

The premise is that this person belongs to the Great Wei, not Jiang Wei of the Great Han of Shu!

This was the last general of the Han Dynasty who devoted himself to the cause of Zhuge Liang ever since he surrendered to him!

Should we support him?

This could be one of the greatest enemies of the Great Wei!

But apart from that, Li Er really couldn't think of any other possibilities.

This is not a lose-lose situation. Compared to Zhang Liang, who was in the thick of it, these outsiders clearly understood it much better!

No matter how unexpected the answer may be, it is the most reasonable guess!

Emperor Gaozu was deliberately going easy on Jiang Wei!

He's crazy?

"That's unlikely, isn't it? Does he have other plans?"

Old Zhu was equally incredulous.

But he preferred to believe that Liu Bang had a deeper plan.

"That's for sure. Otherwise, do you think Emperor Gaozu was a fool to hand over such a favorable situation so easily?"

Zhao Kuangyin pursed his lips.

In his view, Liu Bang was only one step away from completing this challenge.

Who would be foolish enough to forgo the immortal's reward at this time, just for the sake of those people in the challenge?

Although the immortals said that the world in the challenge would continue to operate after they finished the challenge, so what?

Remember, if everyone looks out for themselves, they'll be doomed!

"Based on my understanding of my father, he is probably not the kind of person who would sacrifice himself for others."

"But he acted strangely on several occasions during this challenge."

"Even now, I dare not say what I am planning."

"Perhaps he really wants to hand over that great opportunity to Jiang Wei?"

After all, although Liu Shan was listed on the list of incompetent rulers by the immortals, compared with the following figures, and even many other incompetent rulers who did not make the list, his actions were not truly considered to be a matter of divine wrath and popular resentment.

At best, they're just mediocre.

But at the end of a dynasty, a mediocre emperor and a group of brilliant civil and military officials can write the final chapter for the dynasty.

Based on Liu Heng's understanding of his biological father, he should be quite satisfied.

In this challenge, Liu Bang's actions are quite intriguing.

Was he really doing this to complete the challenge, or did he have some other purpose?

"Even you say that?"

"It seems my intuition was correct."

"If I hadn't thought this way, I really wouldn't have understood why Emperor Gaozu would have overlooked such a crucial step."

Were those powerful families who were ordered to suppress the Han army and recover Tianshui and other counties fools?

No, at most they may not have read many books, but they are quite adept at interpersonal relationships and vying for power.

Once ambushed, even if they don't immediately suspect Liu Bang, they will certainly realize that there are spies in the court who betrayed their actions!

They only revealed their information to Jiang Wei without offering them any assistance.

Not only will it not result in both sides suffering heavy losses, but it will also greatly expand the strength of the Han army!

This could also make the situation where successfully completing the challenge seemed certain become unpredictable again!

"Is he crazy?"

"If the challenge fails, he himself and his big man will be the ones affected!"

"Is he really going to abandon his great Han Dynasty for this challenging world, for those people he's never even met?"

As Li Er and others' guesses became closer and closer to the truth, even people in the early Han Dynasty panicked.

If this challenge fails, the punishment will not only be Liu Bang's fifty years of life, but also random natural disasters over the next ten years!

Ten years of natural disasters would be enough to drag a prosperous dynasty to the brink of collapse, or even lead to its complete demise!

"Your Majesty wouldn't really be so foolish as to think such a thing!"

"No, Your Majesty, it's just a challenge! You can't worry about them and forget about us!"

"It's over! If His Majesty really makes such an absurd decision, then the destruction of our Great Han Dynasty is imminent!"

For a time, the people of the Han Dynasty were filled with anxiety.

Some even went so far as to unleash a torrent of profanities.

In their view, if Liu Bang chose to prolong the life of the challenging Han Dynasty, it would mean the failure of the challenge. At the same time, the ten years of random natural disasters could also signify that the founding of the Han Dynasty was destined to end in its demise.

"Ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous!"

"The immortal's initiation of this challenge was originally an act of favor to our great Han Dynasty, but the emperor's actions not only disappoint us, but also betray the immortal's good intentions!"

As the insults grew louder, even Xiao He and other high-ranking officials began to show signs of unease.

They certainly didn't believe that Liu Bang would be a fool to abandon the early Han dynasty to make way for the late Han dynasty.

But now, they are powerless to do anything about the resentment of these people in the court.

How can we make them choose to believe His Majesty?

Tell them that His Majesty is not that kind of person.

Who doesn't understand this principle?

Everyone knows that Liu Bang started his rebellion when he was halfway to the grave, and in seven years he destroyed Qin, Chu, and various other feudal lords. His experience was legendary, and he also had legendary abilities.

Even knowing this, more and more people still can't help but complain!

Just then, a voice rang out, instantly giving Xiao He and the others a sense of direction.

"Xiao He, what are you doing?"

"Fan Kuai, when you were fighting alongside my husband to conquer the world, your sword never faltered. What? Are you too old to lift it now?"

"If you can no longer wield a sword, then you should relinquish your military power as soon as possible, retire to your hometown, and I will find someone else to fill your position."

"And Chen Ping, is this how you usually manage your officials?"

"Let alone the fact that my husband hasn't truly made a decision yet, even if he does choose to abandon you all, so what?"

"He conquered this world; he can keep it or abandon it as he pleases. What does it have to do with you cowardly rats who are afraid of death?"

Each word, accompanied by Lü Zhi's chilling gaze, caused no one present to dare to raise their head for a moment.

After a long while, Chen Ping finally mustered the courage to look up and meet his gaze.

"Your Majesty, please forgive us. I believe the officials are not truly blaming His Majesty. It's just that His Majesty had victory in his grasp, yet he insisted on giving up this opportunity."

"They also had difficulty understanding and accepting it at the time, which is why they couldn't control their mouths in their excitement."

"Humph."

Lü Zhi snorted coldly, but after Chen Ping's explanation, no one below objected, and her expression softened slightly.

"If I didn't know you had a reason for your actions, based on what you just said, even if His Majesty hadn't returned, I could have executed your entire clan as a warning to others!"

"Considering that you had a reason for your actions, those who spoke rudely earlier will be demoted three ranks and have their salaries reduced for one year."

"Those two who hurled the most vile insults, him and him, drag them away and behead them, hang their heads at the execution ground as a warning!"

"As for Xiao He, as the prime minister, you failed to control their mouths. You shall be fined three years' salary!"

"If anyone is dissatisfied, they can complain to my husband as he pleases when he returns. I want to see whether he sides with you or with me!"