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

"Assuming you have enough food for three months, how much silver can you bring?"

Dorgon thought for a moment and asked.

"If we bring three months' worth of provisions, we probably won't be able to bring a single coin of gold or silver."

"Our army did not carry any means of transportation, and most of the Da Shun army's belongings were burned to ashes."

There are no vehicles available for transportation.

Only food and fodder can be taken; everything else must be discarded.

This conclusion was heartbreaking for Dorgon.

You should know that they looted so many towns and accumulated countless amounts of gold and silver.

He couldn't bear to give up all that gold and silver!

These are all his assets for a comeback; giving them up would be like cutting off his flesh and blood!

"Is there any other way to take them away? I don't want to give up."

Dorgon asked through gritted teeth.

"If we really want to take it, perhaps Zhang Xianzhong's army has tools for transporting supplies. If we can quickly defeat them, we might still have a chance to take away a large amount of gold and silver."

The premise is that it is fast enough.

Before that monstrous general broke through the chaos of battle, before that monstrous commander completed the encirclement.

annihilate the army of the Great Western King!

"Are you certain that his army has wagons and horses transporting provisions?"

Dorgon knew that now was not the time to hesitate; every minute and every second was precious time he needed to fight for!

"They have traveled a long way from Sichuan, so they must be carrying provisions, and the army will certainly not lack wagons and horses to transport the provisions."

"Moreover, the scouts have already found out that most of his soldiers have fallen ill due to the change in environment, and the troops that can fight are being tied down by our surrendered soldiers."

"If we launch a surprise attack now, we can easily slaughter all the soldiers in his camp!"

"Not only will we be able to seize their carriages and horses, but we'll also have avenged ourselves!"

The intelligence brought back by the scouts indicated that if Zhang Xianzhong had not arrived suddenly, Han Xin's forces would not have been able to completely encircle them!

If things had continued as they should have been, Han Xin would not have been able to defeat his troops, and the encirclement would have collapsed!

By then, no matter which side the enemy is on, they will all fall under their offensive!

Zhang Xianzhong arrived at the exact right moment, neither early nor late, and even helped Han Xin block the portion of the army that was difficult to conquer!

Dorgon was afraid of Xiang Yu.

But for Zhang Xianzhong, they were absolutely furious.

If it weren't for this person, he would have had a real chance to end the entire battle before the monster returned.

Even if he is no match for Xiang Yu, he only needs to stay in the city and defend, gradually reducing the monster's range of movement, while constantly sending small groups of soldiers to harass it and not give them a chance to rest.

One day, we will be able to wear them down.

But Zhang Xianzhong's appearance disrupted everything.

The final straw that broke the camel's back was stopped by his troops.

This means that the entire battle has become a protracted war, and whichever side can't hold out will be able to achieve a crushing victory for the other side.

Dorgon was not afraid of this situation, until that monster returned from beyond the Great Wall.

"Then do as you say!"

"Since he stands in the way of our Great Qing cavalry, don't blame us for slaughtering his soldiers and civilians!"

"Furthermore, after defeating Zhang Xianzhong, we will head directly to his Sichuan region!"

The land of Sichuan is easy to defend and difficult to attack.

With this small force, we definitely can't go beyond the Great Wall.

Dorgon had not forgotten that there were also troops stationed at the border.

As long as we can defeat Zhang Xianzhong, the land of Sichuan will be within our grasp!

If the situation in the Central Plains becomes chaotic at that time, he could go further to contend for the world, or even if he had to retreat, he could still lead his people to establish a separate regime!

"Shuzhong, yes, there is still Shuzhong!"

"After defeating Zhang Xianzhong, he can still go to Sichuan!"

"I never expected things to go this far!"

After seeing Dorgon's plan, Emperor Qianlong, who was outside the canopy, was much less angry.

He had personally experienced how difficult it was to quell a rebellion in Sichuan.

Even without mentioning their own personal experiences, the past history speaks volumes.

As long as they occupy the land of Shu, the worst-case scenario is that they will become a separatist regime!

"The premise is that you must win the hearts of the people of Shu, because Shu is easy to defend and difficult to attack."

"Otherwise, you think you can defend against a large army's attack just by relying on terrain? With so few people like you?"

Liu Bei scoffed dismissively.

Do they really think anyone who enters Sichuan can establish their own independent regime?

If the people do not approve, and the army loses popular support, it will not be able to replenish its forces.

Even with huge rewards, only a handful of people would be willing to risk their lives for you.

"The people of Shu don't ask for much, but your Qing army certainly can't provide it."

"Or rather, even if they can pretend to treat the people well for a short time, given the inherent character of those Manchu bannermen, it won't be long before they are exposed."

"If you don't win the hearts of the people, then no matter where you are in charge of defending, the city will fall and people will die!"

Liu Bei understood this principle perfectly.

In terms of terrain, the Shu region is indeed easy to defend and difficult to attack, but it is by no means unconquerable.

If you want to hold onto Shu, the prerequisite is that the people are willing to risk their lives to protect this land for you!

If you want the people to work hard, you have to make them truly feel that you can provide them with a stable life!

If this requirement cannot be met, then the saying that Sichuan is easy to defend and difficult to attack is nothing but a joke.

"Hmph, how could you people possibly understand the methods by which my Great Qing governs the world?"

"Let those lackeys live a good life? What a joke! Give them a few bones, and they'll run away faster than anyone else!"

Emperor Qianlong smiled dismissively.

Public sentiment?

What is that?

Suppress them with iron-fisted methods, slaughter those who disobey, then select the obedient ones, give them two bones, and they will naturally become their servants.

For so many years, the Qing Dynasty has done this, and the dynasty remains prosperous!

Who could understand the governance of a dynasty better than them?

Who could understand those lackeys better than them?

Returning people's hearts to their former selves? What a joke!

"Hehe, it was only after you seized the world that those spineless cowards had no choice but to depend on you, which is why you were able to continue the dynasty through such means."

"But even so, didn't it take you decades to achieve unification?"

"Would you like to take a look at the unification times of other dynasties?"

"Or, would you like to take a look at the number of rebellions recorded in the history books of the major dynasties?"

Governing the people with ruthless methods?

Liu Heng had never even heard of such a thing, let alone seen it.

Even the First Emperor would never treat his people like this!

Wasting people's money and resources is already against the natural order, let alone treating the people like livestock.

If Dorgon really dares to do that, then we really don't need to worry about him anymore.

Before long, the people of Sichuan will teach him what true courage is, and then his head will naturally be hung on the city gate tower by the people!