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

Xiao He: “…”

Upon hearing Liu Bang's words, he instantly understood.

Having just returned from the front lines, his initial enthusiasm instantly cooled.

Han Xin has once again created a huge mess!

The suggestion to make some sacrifices in order to completely annihilate the Qing army was put forward by Han Xin.

But now, it was Han Xin who made the decision to let the Qing army into the pass.

What on earth does he want to do?

Doing something like this is already a crime of deceiving the emperor. Does he really want to live?

Or perhaps Han Xin still harbored resentment towards Liu Bang for wanting to kill him, and thus sought revenge in this challenge?

Given Xiao He's understanding of Han Xin's character, it seems quite possible!

In his view, apart from his control of the battlefield situation, it was hard to say that the guy had anything commendable about him, including his magnanimity.

"Do you think he harbors resentment towards me and wants revenge?"

"You're overthinking it, Xiao He. You know me well, but you don't know Han Xin as well as I do."

“He is a fairly intelligent man; he should know that the culprit who killed him could not be me.”

"Because the Xiongnu are not yet pacified!"

"Although I do not know what will happen in the future, as long as there are foreign enemies, I will keep them alive."

Liu Bang was certain that he didn't hold a grudge against him.

Although it was Xiao He who chased after Han Xin under the moonlight, he was still somewhat inferior in terms of understanding Han Xin.

"He must have had a very thorough plan and a greater than 60-70% certainty of success to do this."

"Therefore, I will give him a chance to explain. If it were really as you say, what chance would I give him to explain? I would just send someone to behead him."

"That's no longer the most urgent matter. Now that I'm back, let's deal with Wu Sangui first."

"What do the Guan Ning cavalry say? Are they still so firmly defending Wu Sangui?"

After venting his anger, Liu Bang looked at what was in front of him.

Even if Han Xin makes a huge mess, the immediate problem must be solved before dealing with him.

Even without Dorgon's intervention, the Guan Ning cavalry would still have been a huge threat.

The army was strong and well-equipped, with excellent weapons and ample provisions.

And most importantly, they are stationed inside the city, and could take over the garrison at any time should a riot break out!

Such consequences were something Liu Bang could not possibly bear!

"The key generals were all loyal to Wu Sangui, and they were very likely to have played a significant role in the surrender to the Manchus and received substantial benefits."

"Although I have sent people to probe many times, no one has given in."

"None of them will budge, and I truly cannot find a way to break through."

When the topic of the Guan Ning cavalry came up, Xiao He's face was filled with helplessness.

If any general were to give in, with his abilities, it wouldn't be long before he could exploit the gaps to hollow out the Guan Ning cavalry.

The problem was that the generals were all stubborn and wouldn't budge, making it impossible for him to make a move.

"So, if we take action against Wu Sangui now, it's equivalent to the entire Guan Ning cavalry rioting, or even rebelling outright, right?"

"Well, Your Majesty, they shouldn't be called rebels, since they were Wu Sangui's men from beginning to end."

Xiao He was immediately ashamed.

"That's true. From beginning to end, they were determined to take this dead-end path."

"Since we can't find a breach, there's no need to waste any more effort."

"As Grandpa said before, those who didn't go with him back then have already missed their last chance."

"And coincidentally, during this period, we also had a considerable surplus of food supplies."

"Send someone to inform them that our army has recently intercepted a large amount of Qing army supplies and will store them near their camp for a period of time."

"Let's say that when we withdraw our troops, we can give them a portion, and ask them if they agree."

A fierce glint flashed in Liu Bang's eyes.

Xiao He didn't understand his meaning at first, but after a moment's thought, he understood.

"Your Majesty, is it really a good idea to squander grain like this?"

"Our army may have gained a lot of food and supplies this time, but there is still a long way to go, and we don't know when the next harvest will come. Shouldn't we keep some for unforeseen circumstances?"

"Moreover, Han Xin is a big spender of grain, and with the reputation of this great victory, who knows how many soldiers will be attracted to join him."

"At that time, I'm afraid we won't have enough food and supplies."

Han Xin always believed that the more soldiers the better.

Especially now that he has acquired so much grain from the Qing army, he has no idea how Liu Bang intends to squander it.

"Then he'll have to figure it out himself. If he can make his own decisions, won't that give you a chance to vent your anger?"

"What you need to do now is deal with the affairs of this city. As for what comes after, you will have to handle it yourself."

Liu Bang sneered.

“That’s how it should be done. Since they were willing to follow Wu Sangui in rebellion and to be his lackeys, they should now be willing to die with him.”

"Prepare the oil saved from defending the city, and pile it up with the grain and fodder, and show it to them openly."

"After you have your men thoroughly study those captured artillery pieces, bring them out for a spin."

As Liu Bang issued his series of decrees, all Xiao He had to do was obediently carry them out.

He may not be a good planner, but he is certainly a good executor.

Communication with the generals of the Guan Ning cavalry went smoothly.

After all, the two sides have compromised to some extent, and there is no conflict now. It's just about storing supplies, and they can also reap the benefits.

For them, there was no reason to refuse.

As for the kerosene and other supplies that Xiao He had openly displayed in the grain and fodder camp, they did not attract any attention whatsoever.

Just as Liu Bang said.

Sometimes, the more you hide something, the more attention it attracts.

If you display things openly and honestly alongside other things, they won't have any suspicions.

During this time, Liu Bang took the opportunity to visit Wu Sangui, who was imprisoned.

"What's the point of imprisoning me here? Do you dare touch me?"

"Don't you still have to serve me good food and drink?"

"If you want to resist the Qing army, then discuss it properly with me. Although I won't exert my strength, as long as you offer benefits, I might as well stand by and do nothing."

"On the contrary, you keep me imprisoned like this, constantly worrying that I will find an opportunity to overthrow you, yet you dare not do anything to me."

Is it really to your liking?

Upon meeting Liu Bang, Wu Sangui immediately began with sarcasm.

Although it was called a prison, in reality, his trusted confidants had moved almost everything from his mansion there.

Except for the location being a prison, everything else was exactly the same as in the mansion.

He enjoyed everything he was entitled to.