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

"Who...who exactly are you?"

Zhang the tailor truly never expected that Liu Bang's influence would extend even to the residence of the Marquis of Pingxi.

Even now, they are still treated as honored guests.

He was able to defeat the Qing army and also become an honored guest in the Pingxi Earl's mansion.

Who is this person?

Does it matter who I am?

"The only thing that matters to you is that you all survived. I can take you wherever you want to go from now on."

Zhang the tailor and Xiao Er have already fulfilled their greatest roles.

The fates of these two men prove that Wu Sangui had already made up his mind to surrender to the Qing.

Regardless of whether he had initially intended to surrender to Nurhaci or Fulin, the outcome would have been the same.

The rest has nothing to do with these two people.

If given the opportunity, and if Xiang Yu and Han Xin were doing well, he would be willing to send them there.

"So what exactly do you want with these two people at my residence?"

“Over the past few days, I haven’t seen either of them do anything out of line.”

Upon learning that the two men were sent by Liu Bang, Wu Sangui's first reaction was that they were spies.

But these past few days, eyes have been watching them, and they haven't made the slightest inappropriate move.

Such meticulous work is simply too substandard!

"They didn't intend to do anything; they just wanted to see if you, the Marquis of Pingxi, were a loyal dog of the court or a lackey of the Manchus."

"You know, if it's either of those two, I won't personally show up."

"After all, my goal is to conquer the world, not to submit to any one side."

Liu Bang casually brushed it off.

However, his words only added to Wu Sangui's worries.

To conquer the world?

Indeed, if the two armies were to unite, their combined forces of over 100,000 would certainly be qualified to compete with other powerful forces.

But what if it fails?

For people like them, that would truly mean total defeat!

Compared to vying for supremacy, Wu Sangui clearly had his own ideas.

“Indeed, Brother Liu, our troops are enough to rival any force in the world. Even Li Zicheng, who is only one step away from capturing the capital, dares not say that he can definitely send troops to wipe us out!”

“If you take the initiative to attack, you will inevitably make mistakes. In such a battle, mistakes can be tantamount to annihilation.”

"As long as we do nothing but defend the border and the surrounding towns, we can establish our own territory without any risk."

"What do you think?"

This guy hasn't forgotten his territory!

"It is a good idea to establish a separatist regime, but no matter who wins the war within the pass, the one who ultimately gains control of the country will not let go of a fence-sitter like you."

That's right, the so-called separatist regime is actually just a fence-sitter!

Blowing in both directions, one may try to please both sides, but will also incur their hostility!

If Li Zicheng had gained control of the country, he certainly wouldn't have let Zhang Xianzhong off the hook, and naturally he wouldn't have let someone like Wu Sangui off the hook either.

"Then let him never conquer the world, shall we?"

"Brother Liu, Li Zicheng's army is indeed strong and well-equipped, but how does it compare to the Manchu army?"

“You have fought against the Manchus, so you should know the strength of their army.”

"Just like now, as long as Li Zicheng breaks through the capital, we can directly let the Manchus enter the pass and let them fight like dogs!"

"And we can reap the benefits without lifting a finger. For as many years as there are wars, the two of us can live as carefree kings!"

The more Wu Sangui spoke, the more smug he became.

Such behavior aroused Liu Bang's suspicions.

That was his original idea, but he ended up going astray.

But this bastard still didn't consider the consequences of doing so at all.

Or rather, he clearly understood the consequences of the Manchu conquest of China and how many innocent people would perish.

"Have you thought about what would happen to the people inside the pass if the Manchus were allowed to enter?"

"If this war cannot be ended, how many more people will die in vain? Have you thought about that?"

Seeing Liu Bang's furrowed brows and hearing his question, Wu Sangui simply smiled.

"You must know that the success of one general is built on the bones of ten thousand, Brother Liu. If you care too much about the lives of those lowly people, how can you achieve great things?"

"What difference is there between ordinary people and ants to us?"

"Indeed, after the Manchu cavalry enters the pass, they will surely cause massacres, but what does that have to do with us?"

"They should feel honored that they could die for our great cause!"

Is the saying "One general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand" used here?

Liu Bang once agreed with this statement.

He pacified the country in seven years, which was considered incredibly smooth among the founding emperors.

Even so, the number of soldiers who died for his great Han dynasty, as well as his former enemies, was far more than ten thousand, perhaps even a million!

But when Wu Sangui said it, the meaning was completely different.

Your only ambition, you bastard, is to become a warlord who controls a region. How could you possibly achieve anything?

"Our great cause should not be confined to this border region, where we can become cowardly warlords?"

"It should be noted that during the Three Kingdoms period at the end of the Han Dynasty, the only one who attempted to establish a separatist regime has been criticized for over a thousand years."

"Do you also want to bear that kind of infamy?"

The "rat" that Liu Bang was referring to was clearly Emperor Sun.

However, Wu Sangui was not too embarrassed or angry at his almost sarcastic remarks.

"That's not right. You must know that the four words 'conquering the world' are not so simple. Once you fail, there is no chance of recovery."

"On the contrary, if you and I were to establish our own independent territories, then whoever gains power would do everything in their power to win us over."

"Isn't it better to be invincible?"

"It's just a few unrelated people dying. Isn't it worth it to pave the way for you and me with their lives?"

Liu Bang: “…”

Faced with Wu Sangui's almost insane remarks, he no longer knew how to respond.

If he wants to use the sacrifices of these people to pave the way for his own rise to power.

Although Liu Bang still couldn't agree, he would at least admit that he had some of the qualities of a ruthless and ambitious leader.

But this guy, by letting the Manchus into the pass and trying to prolong the war, actually just wanted to better control a region and wait for a better price to go to him.

No matter how much he struggles, in the end he'll be treated like a dog.

He would serve as a lackey for whoever could achieve unification: Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong, or the Manchu Qing dynasty.

Needless to say, the determination behind this goal is truly awe-inspiring.

Wu Sangui clearly did not notice Liu Bang's disdain and continued talking to himself.

"Don't even think about conquering the world. The risks are too great. You might as well wait with me."

"Once they decide who wins, whoever comes to power, you and I will both be in a position second only to the emperor, above all others!"