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

This child is already so pitiful.

Liu Bang found it strange, as it seemed the old manager of the restaurant had said something similar.

What the hell is wrong with him?

It doesn't look like it's missing any limbs.

Compared to the countless civilians who died unjustly on the border, this should be considered quite good.

“My lord, I can tell that you are not like the people of the border, not like those peasants of the Da Shun army, not like those greedy lackeys of the court, and certainly not like the Tartars.”

"To be honest, I've never met someone like you before in my life."

"If I didn't know that His Majesty cannot leave the capital, and I'm not afraid to tell you, I would think you are like the Emperor."

Zhang the tailor could see that Liu Bang was extraordinary.

But that's precisely why he wanted to offer more advice.

It wasn't for Liu Bang, but for Xiao Er.

"Don't worry, coming with me is his only way to survive."

"Otherwise, this pass will fall sooner or later, and then neither you nor he will escape the fate of dying at the hands of the Manchus."

"If everything goes smoothly and you come with me, the Manchus will not have the opportunity to enter the pass. Even if things don't go smoothly, it won't be worse than the current situation."

Liu Bang explained with a smile.

"If you're really worried, you can come along with us then."

"Anyway, you should be able to guess that this place won't last much longer."

After saying these words, he ignored Zhang the tailor's expression and turned to leave the tailor shop with the waiter.

Staring at Liu Bang's retreating figure, Zhang the tailor's eyes flickered with uncertainty, a faint hint of murderous intent gradually emerging.

No sooner had they stepped out the door than the waiter couldn't help but speak up.

"The border can't be held for many more days?"

"My lord, why do you say such things? With the Marquis of Pingxi here, the border is truly impregnable!"

His eyes were very innocent, unlike those of the restaurant owner and Zhang the tailor.

“Lord Pingxi, if it is really as you say, then that would be the best, and I would be happy to see it.”

"If he is truly loyal and willing to dedicate himself to the people, I will give him some benefits to ensure he guards the border!"

……

Three days passed quickly.

During this period, no news came from within the pass from Han Xin.

As for the area outside the pass, it is unclear whether news of Xiang Yu's departure had spread, or whether Nurhaci had discovered that the troops that had defeated them numbered only a few thousand, or whether the time he had agreed upon with Wu Sangui was approaching.

Whatever the reason, he has led his troops back to fight.

While Liu Bang was taking the waiter to get his clothes, Xiao He had already been chased like a dog outside the pass.

Not only should they lead the Qing army on a stroll outside the Great Wall, but they should also do something foolish again when the Qing army is about to shift their attention, so as to firmly grasp their hatred once more.

He now finally understood why Liu Bang had agreed to let Xiang Yu bring all his cavalry when they entered the challenge.

So they had already anticipated this situation!

If they hadn't brought elite troops skilled in horsemanship, and if they hadn't had these thousands of warhorses, they would probably be reunited in the Manchu army's pot by now.

"Boss, I'm here to pick up my clothes."

When the three days were up, Liu Bang couldn't wait to knock on the door of the tailor shop early in the morning.

There was no movement.

Liu Bang then reached out and tapped twice more.

After an unknown amount of time, some movement finally came from inside.

"Here you are, here you are, sir, you are right on time."

"They don't even give me a tiny bit of time to sleep in."

While complaining, Zhang the tailor opened the door from the inside.

Despite saying that, there was no sign of sleepiness in his eyes; on the contrary, he looked incredibly energetic.

"Sleeping in late? But to me, you don't seem like the kind of person who sleeps in late."

Liu Bang took the clothes and casually handed them to the waiter, indicating that he should go inside the shop to change.

"Then, sir, what kind of person do you think I am?"

After the waiter entered the room, Zhang the tailor finally spoke in a low voice.

Liu Bang glanced at him carefully a few times, and he already had his answer in his heart.

"Officials and merchants don't have that many calluses on their hands. The same applies to those born into official families or aristocratic families. But you, sir, have thick calluses on the tiger's mouth of both hands."

"And these calluses don't look like they were caused by years of farming."

"In conclusion, you are a soldier."

"The Shun army is now approaching the capital. If you are Li Zicheng's man, you should not be at the border, but in the capital, preparing to make a great contribution to the cause of joining the new emperor."

"It's even less likely that the border guards would do it. Wu Sangui is too low-key; he wouldn't let his troops sneak out to do such a side job."

"So, you and the restaurant owner were both soldiers in the imperial court?"

"And the reason you fled here is..."

"do not talk!"

That's enough.

Zhang the tailor looked at Liu Bang with a face full of terror.

He never imagined that someone could guess his identity just by looking at the calluses on his hands and the current situation!

He even suspected that if he hadn't been stopped, Liu Bang might have known exactly why he had fled there!

"who are you?!"

Is this really something a human can do?

Mind reading?

Or a deity?

If he were a deity, could it be that he couldn't bear to see the Ming Dynasty perish and appeared here to save it?

But if the goal is to save the Ming Dynasty, why would they appear here? Shouldn't they be in the capital?

"Don't worry, I'm not some kind of god, I'm just an ordinary person."

"At most, I'm just a little more knowledgeable than you, which is why I can tell where you come from."

"Besides, I am not a lackey of the imperial court, and you don't need to worry that I will expose the court. I don't think deserters are shameful, especially under such a court."

Noticing the worry in Zhang the tailor's eyes, Liu Bang spoke directly.

Is desertion shameful?

During the Battle of Pengcheng, he himself was a deserter.

If he only wanted to live, he wouldn't feel ashamed of being a deserter.

Zhang the tailor: "..."

He was neither a lackey of the imperial court nor a member of the Shun army, and judging from his tone, he didn't seem to be a man of the Marquis of Pingxi.

As for the Tartars...

He really didn't think those barbaric Tartars beyond the Great Wall could produce such a person.

You still say you're not a god?!

"If you doubt my ability to guarantee Xiao Er's safety, you can rest assured."

"If it weren't for me, the Tartars would probably have broken through the pass a few days ago."

As he spoke, Liu Bang pulled out a small piece of cloth that had been torn off as a trophy of war from his pocket.

After seeing the Manchu-style totem on it, Zhang the tailor completely questioned his life.

So during the time they were hiding inside the border and barely surviving, there were still people who dared to fight the Tartars outside the pass?

Judging from these spoils of war, Liu Bang might even be the victor!

Could it be that he has been holed up at the border for too long, and the outside world has undergone another earth-shattering change?

"What's wrong? Still worried?"

"How about I send someone to pick you up and take you to see the area beyond the Great Wall?"

"However, it would be somewhat dangerous to go now. Nurhaci has realized what's happening and, if nothing unexpected happens, is launching a fierce counterattack."

Xiao He: "TvT, Your Majesty is wise!"