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

"Those who surrender will not be killed; those who block my way shall die!"

With Xiang Yu's eyes bloodshot and roaring furiously, even with He Jin's promise of a great reward, the steps of the city's garrison seemed to weigh a ton.

A fortune of a thousand pieces of gold and a title of nobility are certainly tempting, but one must be alive to claim them!

Xiang Yu's sweeping halberd as he entered the city shattered their last shred of courage!

Bang!

Instead of rushing forward to surround and kill them, the first few defenders threw their spears to the ground.

They were the closest to Xiang Yu and knew best what had just happened.

The tip of Xiang Yu's halberd swept past them, just inches away, and several more of them would have died tragically!

Such power is beyond human resistance!

Unfortunately, He Jin did not give them a chance to surrender.

Before the other soldiers guarding the city could hesitate, arrows pierced the chests of those who had laid down their weapons.

"Those who retreat will die, those who surrender will die!"

“You are people of the imperial court, receiving salaries and favors from the court. How can you surrender to rebels!”

"Besides, you were all involved in the deaths of these people. Do you really think the Yellow Turban Army will let you off the hook?"

In just a few words, he once again completely put the defending troops on the opposite side of Xiang Yu.

"Oh, so you all got a share."

Xiang Yu gave a cold laugh.

"Then all of you come at me together! Whether you surrender or not, you're all going to die!"

"He Jin, don't think you can escape!"

"Men, kill them all!"

Xiang Yu raised his halberd high, and his eight thousand elite soldiers had already arrived.

Three thousand cavalrymen dismounted immediately after crossing the city gate, making the infantry more agile in street fighting!

Even though the city had a garrison of 50,000, they were still forced to retreat in defeat when facing the Yellow Turban Army, and were almost powerless to fight back!

The difference between elite soldiers and new recruits!

The commotion in the city quickly woke Liu Hong, who was still embracing a dancer.

He yawned and casually pushed the dancer away.

After changing clothes and washing up with the help of eunuchs, I entered the main hall.

"What's going on? Where is He Jin? Summon him to see me. What's causing all this commotion in the city? I can't sleep well in the palace!"

"If they are still those unruly people, then just kill them all. They are making a nuisance to me!"

Seeing that the commotion outside the palace had not stopped and was even escalating, Liu Hong said impatiently.

He was also aware that there were people outside the palace crying out for justice.

However, since Zhang Rang and He Jin suppressed the rebellion swiftly enough, he didn't bother to intervene.

But now, those troublemakers are going too far!

"Your Majesty, something is wrong!"

Just as Liu Hong was about to get angry at He Jin's delayed arrival, Zhang Rang's voice came from outside the palace.

"The Yellow Turbans! The Yellow Turban army has stormed the city!"

They've attacked, they've broken into the city?

Liu Hong didn't immediately understand the meaning of those words.

What does it mean to have stormed the city?

Didn't you all tell me that my Luoyang is impregnable and that I use those lowly people as shields to defend the city, so I can rest easy?

Why were they still able to break in?

"Father, are you trying to amuse me?"

"This joke is not funny at all. Minister He has already assured me that Luoyang will never be lost!"

Liu Hong managed a forced smile.

But when the palace doors opened and Zhang Rang's mournful expression was seen, the smile became even uglier than a cry.

"Your Majesty, it's true! General He has abandoned the city and fled. The defending troops in the city are retreating in defeat, and it looks like the rebels are about to breach the inner city!"

Did He Jin abandon the city and flee?

The rebels are about to storm the palace?

"Let all the garrison retreat to the inner city. As long as we hold the inner city, we should be able to hold off Xiang Ji for a while!"

Liu Hong said hurriedly.

"This servant has already given the order, but even so, I'm afraid it won't last long. I urge Your Majesty to make a decision as soon as possible!"

The inner city walls were far less fortified than the outer city walls, and there were not enough people to threaten Xiang Yu.

Defending the city is practically a pipe dream!

What decision was made?

Liu Hong looked at Zhang Rang for help.

He understood from Zhang Rang's eyes.

Surrender the city, or simply abandon it and flee!

But do these two options really offer him a way out?

"Do you think Xiang Yu will let me go if I surrender?"

Liu Hong asked, stammering.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, if Xiang Ji wishes to inherit the throne, then Your Majesty will have to abdicate. Your Majesty's life will not be harmed!"

Zhang Rang made a solemn vow.

"This servant is willing to go and sound out Xiang Ji's opinion on behalf of Your Majesty!"

"I would like to ask Your Majesty to give me a token, preferably one that can represent Your Majesty's sincerity."

Sincerity?

What can represent sincerity?

Liu Hong searched anxiously everywhere.

Suddenly, his gaze became fixed.

What could be more sincere than this?

"Father, take my Imperial Seal with you. When Xiang Ji sees it, he will surely feel my sincerity!"

He hurriedly handed the imperial seal to Zhang Rang.

"We will certainly not disappoint Your Majesty!"

Zhang Rang slowly withdrew from the palace, leaving Liu Hong alone, still trembling in fear.

He couldn't think of it anyway.

Yesterday he was the emperor, but today he may become a prisoner and have no choice but to humbly surrender.

And who knows, he might even die.

All of this was because of those lowly people!

……

After capturing the outer city, Xiang Yu temporarily halted his advance and began to regroup.

The main reason was that Cao Cao and his men were seriously injured while defending the city gate, and they needed to find doctors to treat them and a place for them to rest.

Moreover, Luoyang only has one inner city left, which he can conquer at any time if he wants, so there's no need to rush.

However, what Xiang Yu did not expect was...

He had just issued the order for the entire army to rest when a messenger came from the inner city to request an audience.

Xiang Yu did not want to meet him, but the man insisted that he had brought sincerity that he could not refuse.

After a brief hesitation, he decided to meet with them.

Led by a soldier, Zhang Rang met Xiang Yu.

Upon seeing that imposing yet dignified appearance, Zhang Rang couldn't help but tremble.

"Your humble servant Zhang Rang pays his respects to the Overlord. Long live the Overlord! Long live the Overlord! Long live the Overlord!"

He immediately knelt down on both knees and performed a grand salute.

"Zhang Rang?"

"I think I've heard this name before."

"You're the sugar daddy that Liu Hong has taken in?"

"Heh, a eunuch, to actually get the king of a country to recognize you as his godfather, you really do have some ability."

Huangfu Song had mentioned this absurd thing once, and Xiang Yu remembered it.

Unexpectedly, I met the person in question today.

"It is Your Majesty's favor that makes this servant unworthy of it."

"I have come to see Your Majesty today with sincerity. Please take a look."

Sensing the hostility in Xiang Yu's tone, Zhang Rang quickly took out the Imperial Seal of the State.

In his view, this was a talisman!

As long as Xiang Yu sees our sincerity, at least his life won't be harmed!

Xiang Yu took it, opened it, glanced at it, and then casually tossed it aside.

"Luoyang has been captured, and everything in the city is mine!"

"Zhang Rang, why do you think you can buy your lives with my things?"