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

A qualified general is one who can firmly control the actions of his own soldiers on the battlefield.

But to be considered top-tier, one must at least be able to anticipate the enemy general's actions one step ahead.

Han Xin, however, wanted to go even further.

He could make the enemy general do whatever he wanted, and the enemy general would do it.

Are generals like this really unimportant?

"I don't know what your later emperors were like."

"Anyway, before me, whether it was the emperor of the Han Dynasty or before the Han Dynasty, people like him were extremely precious."

How important is a truly capable commander?

Perhaps it's not apparent when there are many talented generals, but once talent begins to decline, the importance of such a person becomes unparalleled!

Just like Emperor Wu of Han in the past.

Before Wei Qing took command and Huo Qubing became general, Emperor Wu of Han (Liu Che) had repeatedly waged war against the Xiongnu, but the result was that he lost nine out of ten battles.

Each time, the Xiongnu would come to their doorstep, breach the border, and capture large numbers of people before leaving.

If the Xiongnu hadn't been unwilling to seize control of the Central Plains, Emperor Wu of Han (Liu Che) would probably have been forced to flee south.

The real moment when the might of the Han Dynasty was displayed, and the Xiongnu and neighboring countries were defeated and could not be raised, began when Wei Qing took command!

It wasn't until Huo Qubing defeated the Xiongnu royal court and sealed the wolf's lair, thoroughly breaking the confidence in the hearts of Han officials, that the Han Dynasty truly stood tall!

This is the importance of a great general!

Because of Wei Qing and Huo Qubing, there was the saying: "Those who offend the mighty Han, though far away, shall be punished!"

Some people may believe that a wise emperor can create a prosperous era.

That's certainly not wrong.

However, a commander who has won every battle can be just as effective if he is used well!

Wang Mang, in particular, was filled with envy after reading what Li Er and Zhu De had said.

Even emperors didn't like such famous generals?

You two are really talking without any sense of the pain.

Only people like you would dare to criticize a famous general like Han Xin!

"Indeed, without Wei Qing and Huo Qubing, the outcome of the battle between me and the Xiongnu would have been uncertain."

Liu Che, who also recognized the importance of famous generals, agreed with Wang Mang's words.

If someone is truly capable and has the ability to lead him on a northern expedition against the Xiongnu, then even if they are a bit arrogant, it doesn't matter.

"Without Wei Qing and Huo Qubing, the Han Dynasty would not have possessed such unyielding pride!"

"Moreover, the one in the sky is Han Xin, who is far more outstanding than Wei Qing and Huo Qubing!"

At this moment, Wang Mang transformed into a devoted fan of Han Xin.

Heaven knows how much he wished there was a military genius under his rule.

Not to mention arrogance, he wouldn't hesitate for a moment even if it meant being made a king!

"Let's not talk about anything else. Look at the scene in the sky. In Han Xin's position, who among you could do better?"

Before finding a breakthrough, Han Xin was indeed somewhat constrained.

But if he finds a weakness and seizes the opportunity, he will beat the dog while it's down and give it no chance to breathe!

Dorgon repeatedly charged left and right, attempting to break through the defenses and truly enter the Central Plains within the Great Wall.

But each time, Han Xin deftly deflected his attacks with ease.

The longer time passed, the more exhausted and ineffective Dorgon's soldiers became.

Since the start of the war, dozens of hours have passed, and they haven't even had a chance to close their eyes for a moment.

They paused briefly, only to be met with the sound of enemy war drums and shouts of battle all around them.

In their eyes, those people seemed to be endless.

No matter where they ran, there were always pursuers behind them, ambushes in front of them, and surprise attacks from the left and right sides from time to time.

Only when retreating towards the border will they have a chance to catch their breath.

However, Dorgon was no fool.

Faced with this situation, he knew, of course, that while entering through Shanhaiguan was easy, leaving would not be so simple.

Since the enemy deliberately drove them towards Shanhaiguan, they must have made preparations in advance.

"Your Highness, the enemy has come up again, still several thousand soldiers, and still retreating at the first contact."

Not giving them a chance to fight to the death also means not giving them a chance to pursue.

On several occasions, the enemy failed to kill anyone during their attacks, simply leaving behind a dozen or so corpses before retreating.

But the more this was the case, the more fearful they became.

They've made up their minds to outlive them to death, no matter the cost!

"The brothers are really exhausted. In the past two days, they haven't had a proper meal or even a quarter of an hour of rest."

"If this continues, I'm afraid it won't be long before we completely collapse!"

If this were outside the Great Wall, where the sky is high and birds can fly freely, they could easily scatter and escape.

In any case, the world is vast, and the enemy cannot possibly cut off all avenues of survival.

Unfortunately, it's not possible inside the Great Wall.

Inside the pass, they didn't even know where to escape to!

"Did we really fail?"

Dorgon had long understood these principles, but he kept them to himself, trying to find a weakness in the enemy's encirclement.

Ultimately, he concluded that there were no flaws.

From his perspective, at least, every step was almost perfect.

Forget about finding a way to break the deadlock; if we delay for another two days, it might not just be about driving him to the border, but about using military force to encircle and annihilate him!

"Then we'll admit defeat and retreat!"

After an unknown period of struggle, Dorgon directly ordered a retreat.

The Qing army, which had been like headless flies, suddenly headed towards Shanhaiguan.

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"They've admitted defeat? It's happened a little earlier than I expected."

"The remaining troops are also more than expected."

"Send a messenger to Han Xin that the enemy has too many troops and there are not enough men at Shanhaiguan, so it may be difficult to defend."

"Besides, that madman Xiang Ji, did he really chase and kill tens of thousands of people on the front lines for so many days with his own small force?"

Inside Shanhaiguan, Liu Bang looked at the letters of intelligence before him, and while issuing his decree, he couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

"Xiang Ji's bravery truly exceeded everyone's imagination."

"According to intelligence, he is not only chasing the Tartars, but has also killed countless enemies in recent days."

"If nothing unexpected happens, those Tartars should be driven crazy by him and Han Xin working together."

Xiao He's tone couldn't help but carry a hint of pity.

Every day, day or night, there's a madman who can take on ten thousand men chasing after him, hacking at his back.

Just when the madman finally got a chance to rest, other pursuers filled the void.

Whether there are ambushes ahead may depend on whether they are on the right path, but the number of pursuers behind them has never decreased by the slightest!

He felt that if he were in the position of the Qing army, he would probably have gone mad long ago.

"I really don't want these Tartars to go mad so quickly."

"Otherwise, the difficulty of defending Shanhaiguan will only increase..."