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

Having said that, how could Liu Bang possibly refuse?

"Come on, come on. I don't know when the old shopkeeper will be back. I've already paid for all the stock here. If you want some more, just come and get it yourself."

He waved.

The beggar, having gotten his wish, sat down with a smile.

"My lord, please don't treat everyone else like fools, especially people like us."

"Anyone who can survive on the battlefield without being a little shrewd can survive. Although we can't figure out what you're up to, we know for sure that you want our lives."

"So? You want to negotiate with me?"

Hearing his tone, Liu Bang couldn't help but frown.

"Negotiate terms? My brothers have all gone to write their wills and make their final arrangements. Why would I use their hundreds of lives to negotiate some bullshit terms with you?"

"What conditions do you think I could exchange for the lives of my hundreds of brothers, plus my own?"

After downing a cup of wine, the beggar's tone became increasingly rude.

However, upon hearing this, Liu Bang realized that he had misunderstood.

"They went to write their wills, so why didn't you go?"

"Who would read my will? The Beggar Clan brothers who joined the army with me back then are already waiting for me to reunite with them in the afterlife."

"Death is my inevitable end, and you know very well why I have been living in shame until now."

If he hadn't understood this, Liu Bang wouldn't have been able to use it to win them over!

To survive on the battlefield is to steal food from the people, which is an even more shameful act of survival.

Having survived to this day, guarding the border has become an obsession in the hearts of each of them.

If it weren't for this, many of them might not be alive today.

"Yes, I know very well what kept you alive."

After a moment of silence, Liu Bang frankly admitted that he had used these people.

Or rather, their relationship was one of mutual exploitation and mutual benefit.

"You say your troops can defeat the Manchus, and all we need to do is block their escape route, but I don't believe it."

Do you know why I don't believe it?

"I've been on the battlefield countless times and have seen the Tartar cavalry countless times."

"His horsemanship and archery skills, which were so disciplined and unwavering, were something that even the elite border troops could not match, no matter how hard they tried."

"In the Battle of Pingyuan, if it weren't for the presence of Xiang Yu, the Hegemon of Western Chu, I really can't imagine who could stand up to those Tartars."

Although they considered each other mortal enemies, the beggars never underestimated the Manchu Tartars.

He had seen many times the Tartar cavalry escape from encirclements, and he had also seen many times his own army being treated like dogs, until finally their morale collapsed and they were completely defeated.

Faced with such an enemy, the only way he could think of was to break their horses' legs in order to have a chance of defeating them.

"What if Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, were truly alive?"

"But I'm curious, why couldn't it be Emperor Gaozu of Han alive? Shouldn't Liu Bang, who defeated Xiang Yu, have been even more powerful?"

Liu Bang could understand his feelings, but he was also somewhat unconvinced.

So what? It's fine if he, Xiang Yu, the Hegemon of Western Chu, is alive, but not for me, Emperor Gaozu of Han?

"Liu Bang gained the world by breaking his promises; he was a villain."

"..."

Are you going to unleash your ultimate skill right up close?

The old man didn't even have time to dodge!

"Liu Bang always ruled the world with benevolence and righteousness, so how could he be a villain?"

"His methods of gaining the world were dishonorable, so isn't he a villain? I've heard the story of Liu Bang from former centurions. He suffered repeated defeats, but won the world in the last battle. In terms of military campaigns, could he be a match for Xiang Yu, the Hegemon of Western Chu?"

"..."

Why has your father suffered defeat after defeat?

At most, it's just that Xiang Yu, that beast, would have a hard time winning on the main battlefield. As for other generals, such as Long Ju, who could be your match?

Mingming has won many times, okay?

How come in the mouths of you later generations, he has become someone who has never won!

Liu Bang's face visibly flushed a purplish-red.

No matter how magnanimous he is, he couldn't hold back when someone exposed him so openly and spread rumors about him.

"First of all, I want to tell you something: Liu Bang did not suffer repeated defeats. At most, he was just unable to withstand Xiang Yu's advance."

"Secondly, Liu Bang was not a villain!"

"You are not allowed to contradict me, otherwise I will quit and you will have to find a way to stop the Tartar army yourselves!"

beggar:"?"

How come you got so easily offended just from a casual chat and some boasting?

What, is Liu Bang your father?

"If you don't want to talk, then don't. Anyway, you're all ancient people from a thousand years ago, so it's useless to talk. I just wanted to explain to you so that you won't underestimate the Tartars."

"Their cavalry's horsemanship is truly terrifying."

The beggar repeatedly reminded Liu Bang that he should take the enemy seriously and not underestimate them.

"In terms of discipline, my generals will only do better than them. The only thing to worry about is their horsemanship, but I believe they will not let me down."

"You should go now; the person I'm waiting for has arrived."

After saying this, Liu Bang made a gesture to see the guest out.

The beggar looked back and saw Xiao He standing outside the door, looking hurried.

"From the battlefields within the Great Wall?"

"How's the war going?"

With just a glance, the beggar made his judgment.

They had just come down from the battlefield.

The only possible battlefield in the vicinity right now is the area inside the pass.

The presence of this person reassured the beggar considerably.

Whether they won or lost, it at least proved that Liu Bang's words were true, and that he did indeed have troops inside the pass to intercept the Tartars.

"Very anxious."

Xiao He, unaware of his true abilities, uttered only three words.

Anxious?

How could Xiang Yu, who was on the main battlefield, be so anxious?

When 30,000 men defeated Nai Gong's 500,000-strong army in the Battle of Pengcheng, they did so without any hesitation!

"What do you mean? You failed to follow the plan?"

His original plan was for Xiang Yu to inflict heavy damage on the enemy in the first direct confrontation, followed by Han Xin leading the army to slowly advance, gradually forcing the Tartars towards the border and nibbling them away step by step.

But judging from Xiao He's expression now, this first step doesn't seem to be going so smoothly.

"Injured."

Xiao He spoke in a very veiled way, but Liu Bang understood instantly.

The only people he would deliberately mention are either Han Xin or Xiang Yu.

Given Han Xin's personality, he wouldn't lead from the front, so it could only be Xiang Yu.

"The Tartars are actually this elite?"

Liu Bang was shocked.

He knew Xiang Yu had many shortcomings, but he never doubted the beast's ability to lead troops.

If such beasts could be injured, could it be that the strength of the Manchus truly exceeded their expectations?

"it's not true."

"He charged ahead, but the soldiers behind him couldn't keep up, since they weren't his own troops from Jiangdong."

Although Han Xin was skilled at training troops, it was impossible for him to train those men to a level comparable to Xiang Yu's elite troops in such a short period of time.

"If he hadn't single-handedly torn apart the encirclement of hundreds of cavalrymen, he probably would have perished inside."

beggar:"?"

How could he single-handedly defeat hundreds of cavalrymen?

Brother, could it be that you've come here to tell stories?