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

"The first battle is over?"

What does that mean?

The beggar said that what he heard sounded unfamiliar and he didn't understand it at first.

What does it mean that the first battle is over?

In the short span of half a day that the city was in turmoil, your first round of clashes with the Manchu army has already ended?

Then the Tartars were forced to set up camp more than 20 miles outside the pass?

Do you want to listen to what you are saying!

"My lord, please don't take all the credit for yourself. Perhaps the Tartars have other plans."

"Being too eager to claim credit for yourself will be very embarrassing if you're exposed later."

Behind the beggar, someone said irritably.

Liu Bang didn't even bother to pay attention to him anymore.

Taking credit for others' work?

Mr. Nai didn't want to take the credit!

"I'd appreciate it if you could send some spies to investigate. I'm not entirely sure myself."

"If it's really as I suspect, then your mission will probably have to be brought forward."

Cherish these last days of your reunion, for this may be the last.

"what?"

After Liu Bang left the city tower after saying these words, the beggar was full of confusion.

What do you mean?

If Liu Bang spoke in parts, he could understand him.

But why don't I understand when they're put together?

On what basis do you dare to say that the first battle with the Tartars has ended, and thus force them to set up camp here?

Why then do we say we should cherish these last days of reunion?

"Can you understand me? Why do I feel like I can't understand human language?"

"Did you think I'd gone mad from being a beggar? Anyone who understands, come and explain!"

After a brief discussion, a soldier nicknamed "Little Zhuge Liang" stepped out from the crowd.

"Boss, I can roughly guess what that person's plan is."

"The reason he asked us to cooperate and let the Manchus into the pass was probably because he had set up an ambush inside the pass."

"If his ambush troops can hold off or even defeat the Tartars, then all we can do is defend the border to the death and create a two-pronged attack against his troops."

"That must be why he asked us to cooperate."

"But……"

"But what is it? Just say it!"

Just as the beggar was listening with great enthusiasm, he suddenly stopped, becoming somewhat impatient.

"But no one knows where he got his confidence from, that he thought his troops could defeat the Tartars."

"The area within this pass, spanning hundreds of miles, is the most suitable terrain for cavalry charges and mobile warfare!"

"Boss, let alone ordinary rebels, even our most elite troops would probably have no more than a 30% chance of winning against the Tartars in this terrain."

“I can see his plan, but I can’t understand where his confidence comes from.”

Even the brilliant strategist Zhuge Liang has his limits.

We can only analyze based on the existing conditions.

He could see Liu Bang's intentions, but he couldn't understand the reasons behind them.

Let alone ordinary rebels, even back when Yuan Chonghuan was in power, when the Guan Ning cavalry was at its peak, the outcome of a battle against the Manchus under such terrain conditions would be only fifty-fifty.

It would be easier and less risky to keep them outside the pass.

Why did he make this decision?

"Do you think he didn't choose to keep the Tartars outside the pass because he wasn't confident he could seize control of this area beforehand?"

The beggar stroked his chin, and after a moment suddenly asked.

"This may be one of the reasons. After all, if there hadn't been an opportunity like today, Wu Sangui wouldn't have drawn most of the manpower from his residence, allowing the tailor to break out of the government office."

"But I always felt that he was aiming to destroy the Tartars from the very beginning."

"The problem is that these poor rebels don't even know how to use firearms properly, so where do they get their courage?"

This was a question that not only he was curious about, but also everyone present, including Wu Sangui who was imprisoned.

"Leave a few men here to keep watch, the rest of you come with me."

"I want to see what he's really up to!"

After thinking for a long time, the beggar realized that his intelligence was not up to par.

Since I can't figure it out, I might as well go and see for myself.

"Once you get close, don't make any rash moves. If anyone is discovered, they should draw the enemy away. You all remember the rules for being a spy, right?"

"understand!"

"Don't worry, boss. You can rest assured when we handle things."

"You don't even need to go yourself. I'll go and check it out for you. Don't you trust my skills?"

"That's right, several of us here are former spies, aren't we much better than an amateur like you?"

"You might be better than me at spying, but this time, I want to see it for myself!"

Although the beggar thought it was impossible, he still held a glimmer of hope.

What if?

What if the Tartars really suffer a defeat on the main battlefield?

If this is true, he will truly regret it for the rest of his life if he doesn't witness it with his own eyes!

"Haha, boss, you actually believe that guy?"

"To be honest, I'm prepared to fight the Tartars to the death."

"How could anyone in this world possibly win a battle against overwhelming odds and defeat the Tartars on the front lines? Unless Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, were alive today!"

Regarding the sliver of hope in the beggar's heart, someone smiled and said...

They all hoped it was true, yet none of them dared to believe it.

If you don't have expectations, you won't be too disappointed in the end.

"Stop talking nonsense and get to work!"

"Those who come out of the city with me this time, prepare your wills and belongings. The one who survives will be responsible for taking the things with him/her."

"You have half an hour. Once the time is up, we will depart on time!"

The beggar kicked the man who had just spoken hard in the buttocks.

"Understood!"

……

Inside the restaurant.

Liu Bang was anxiously waiting for Xiao He.

He was now eager to know whether the troops outside the city belonged to Han Xin or Xiang Yu.

Although he was willing to honor Xiang Yu as the King of Chu, he wouldn't mind bowing to him a couple more times.

But if in the end, even though it was a challenge he participated in, the outcome was that Xiang Yu succeeded...

Even someone as shameless as him would feel somewhat embarrassed.

Logically speaking, Xiao He should have arrived by now.

A major battle was about to break out outside the city. Han Xin and Xiang Yu could still lead troops, but Xiao He would only be a burden if he stayed there.

Surely nothing bad happened on the way?

As Liu Bang grew anxious, he looked up and saw a beggar slowly walking in.

"The shopkeeper isn't here, sir. Could you please buy me a couple of drinks?"

"We're about to leave the city, and we don't even know if we'll come back alive. Consider this a send-off for me, how about it?"

Liu Bang: “…”

Where are Nai Gong and the others? What are you doing causing trouble here?

"Someone as important as you wouldn't be stingy with a couple of drinks, would he?"

"Don't think I don't know you're plotting against us brothers."

"But we're also willing to let you scheme against us, willing to give our lives for you. Is that reason enough for you to buy me a couple of drinks?"