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

At dawn, when Xiang Yu's army arrived outside Luoyang, they saw the situation on the city walls, both those inside and outside the canopy!

To their astonishment, they saw that the people standing on the walls of Luoyang were simply dressed commoners!

The people were filled with intense fear, tears streaming down their faces. They clasped their hands together and were shouting something unintelligible.

Behind the common people were soldiers holding swords and knives against their backs.

"Bastard!"

"How could he do this? How dare he do this!"

"Was he a rebel, or was Xiang Ji a rebel?"

"These are all his people, how could he do this!"

Old Zhu was so angry he almost deformed.

He never imagined that Liu Hong would resort to such a despicable method to defend the city!

"But it must be admitted that this method is effective, at least in the short term."

Although Li Er also wanted to curse, after observing the expressions of Xiang Yu's soldiers behind him, his tone became somewhat helpless.

Most of the soldiers in the Yellow Turban Army were ordinary people. Faced with such a scene, how could they be so heartless as to kill the people on the city wall?

In an instant, their fighting spirit plummeted to rock bottom.

"It's nothing more than drinking poison to quench thirst. Regardless of whether we win or lose this battle, he has completely lost the hearts and minds of the people of our great Han Dynasty."

Liu Bang was equally furious.

During the Chu-Han Contention, he relied on popular support, and although he was defeated by Xiang Yu time and time again, he rose again and again.

But this time, in the second installment of the Chu-Han Contention in the Immortal Challenge, it was actually their own descendants who actively lost the hearts of the people.

Have they all forgotten how they defeated Xiang Yu in the first place?

Instead of reflecting on their own actions, they should have focused on restoring order to the court and competing with Xiang Yu for popular support.

Even if Liu Hong manages to hold Luoyang after this move, from now on the people will be completely opposed to the Han Dynasty!

On the contrary, even if Xiang Yu lost this battle, he would still have countless opportunities to make a comeback in the future!

Simply because it is the will of the people!

"Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it."

Liu Hong truly deserves to be listed among the most incompetent emperors.

The Han dynasty perished at his hands, which can hardly be considered unjust.

Within the sky.

When Xiang Yu was about two hundred paces away from the city wall, he waved his hand, signaling the people behind him to stop.

Even if his elite troops had lost their will to fight, he still wasn't prepared to launch such a forceful attack.

"Send Liu Hong to see me."

After Xiang Yu's words were relayed back, the people in the palace looked at each other in bewilderment.

His Majesty certainly cannot go.

Who will go to see Xiang Yu on His Majesty's behalf?

Everyone knows that Xiang Yu was exceptionally brave and skilled in archery.

Who knows if the moment I appeared on the city wall, I would be headed off by an arrow!

"General He, this is your duty."

Seeing that Liu Hong hesitated, Zhang Rang spoke up directly.

"Yes, my dear minister, it's time for you to share my burdens!"

Liu Hong quickly looked at He Jin.

Faced with the gazes of the two men, He Jin felt as disgusted as if he had swallowed a fly.

So you're telling me to go and die?

But he didn't seem to have a reasonable reason to refuse.

Do we really have to face Xiang Yu, that killer star?

"My dear minister, do not disappoint my expectations of you!"

Seeing that He Jin was still hesitating, Liu Hong urged him quickly.

"Your Majesty, I am naturally willing to share your burdens. However, I have suddenly thought of someone and would like to give him a chance to redeem himself through meritorious service!"

In a moment of inspiration, He Jin suddenly thought of a suitable candidate!

Upon hearing the phrase "redeem yourself through meritorious service," both Liu Hong and Zhang Rang immediately thought of him.

Lu Zhi!

That's not a bad choice!

"My dear minister, what a brilliant idea! Let Lu Zhi go!"

"If he can persuade Xiang Yu to withdraw his troops, I will pardon his crimes!"

Liu Hong was beaming with excitement.

If Xiang Yu had actually killed Lu Zhi with an arrow, it would have meant that he had offended the Lu family of Fanyang!

In those days, the power of the aristocratic families was unimaginable!

Without the support of the gentry, one would have no chance of ascending to the throne!

Whether Lu Zhi lives or dies, it is extremely advantageous to him!

As soon as Liu Hong's decree was issued, Lu Zhi was quickly released from prison.

He was carried away to wash up quickly, changed his clothes, and then carried up to the city wall.

Everything happened so fast that Lu Zhi, standing on the city gate tower, hadn't even had time to react.

who am I?

where am I?

what happened?

What am I here for?

"His Majesty has sent you to persuade Xiang Ji to withdraw his troops. If you can do so, he will pardon all your crimes."

Only then did the eunuch conveying the imperial decree explain Liu Hong's intentions to him.

"Whom should I advise?"

"Whom do you want me to persuade to withdraw their troops?"

"From where should we retreat?"

Lu Zhi had been imprisoned for a long time and was completely unaware of what was happening outside.

This includes the opening of the Immortal Challenge and Xiang Yu's participation in the challenge!

"Let's get straight to the point. The immortals' challenge has begun, and Xiang Ji has joined the challenge, taking over a portion of the Yellow Turban army. They are now at the gates of Luoyang. His Majesty's decree is for you to persuade him to withdraw his troops!"

The eunuch was quite eloquent, and in just a few words he explained the current situation clearly.

But after hearing this, Lu Zhi was even more confused.

How long has he been locked up?

Has it been half a year?

Before he was imprisoned, the imperial court was clearly suppressing the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and he was almost able to wipe out several Yellow Turban leaders!

In just six months, not only did the tide of battle turn, but the enemy even drove them to the gates of Luoyang.

Are we, the great Han, about to perish?

Even if the enemy was Xiang Yu, they shouldn't have been defeated so quickly!

"Your Majesty, I understand His Majesty's meaning. But what about these common people?"

After taking a moment to calm his thoughts, Lu Zhi accepted everything before him.

But looking at the people queuing up on the city gate tower not far away, he was still a little puzzled.

"These are not questions you should ask, Lord Lu."

"Your task is simply to persuade Xiang Ji to withdraw his troops."

The eunuch declined to comment further.

It seems they knew Lu Zhi's temperament and were afraid that if they told him why these people were there, he would abandon his post.

Lu Zhi: "..."

"I can go, but after this matter, I hope Your Majesty can give me a reasonable explanation."

"Give the Lu family of Fanyang a reasonable explanation!"

He is a smart man.

Looking at these people, and considering the origins of the Yellow Turban Army, how could one not understand what these people were meant to be used for?

But he wouldn't just quit. He was loyal to the Han Dynasty, so he would do everything in his power to protect it.

He will settle these scores once the crisis is over!

He wasn't qualified, but the Lu family of Fanyang behind him was!

"Then I'll leave it to Lord Lu."

The eunuch chuckled, then turned and ran down the city wall toward the palace.

He did not take Lu Zhi's threat to heart.

Whether they could survive Xiang Yu's arrows was uncertain, let alone threaten the emperor.

What's going on?

Below the city gate tower.

Just as Xiang Yu felt his patience was about to run out, he suddenly saw Lu Zhi stick his head out.

"What? Has the court released you from prison again?"