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

Upon learning that only Lu Zhi remained in the entire court, and that everyone else, including Liu Hong and his nine clans, had been wiped out, Huangfu Song was dumbfounded.

Overlord, I truly believed that you were merely venting your anger when you said those words.

So you're into realistic art?!

"Don't worry, you can't find people who want to be ordinary citizens, but there are plenty of people who want to be officials."

Xiang Yu patted him on the shoulder.

Old Zhu outside the sky completely agrees with this statement!

"Indeed, Xiang Ji is a true hero, and we share the same views!"

"Corrupt officials should be killed, and then we can just hire new ones after they're all gone!"

"Anyway, the one thing this world has no shortage of is people who want to be officials!"

As he spoke, he glanced around at the civil and military officials in front of him.

"My dear ministers, what do you say?"

For a moment, all the civil and military officials could only look at Empress Ma with long faces.

This is another question that could cost you your life!

"Chongba, if you continue your indiscriminate killing, your name won't be on the list of tyrannical rulers, but do you still want to be on the list of wise rulers?"

Empress Ma, living up to everyone's expectations, rebuked him.

The ministers nodded quickly, like chickens pecking at rice.

Yes, Your Majesty!

You are the founding emperor of my Great Ming Dynasty, how can you be content just because you are not on the list of tyrannical emperors!

Your goal should be to be listed among the best rulers!

"Girl, we know our own capabilities."

"It's good that I'm not on the list of tyrannical rulers. As for the list of wise rulers..."

"The top ranks should be held by people like Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty. Someone as bloodthirsty as me is lucky to even be on the list. I don't even want to be among the top."

Despite saying this, Old Zhu did not mention his previous words again.

Liu Bang, however, became interested after reading his comments.

"Emperor Wen? Emperor Jing? These are both emperors of my Great Han Dynasty? Indeed, the bloodline of the Liu family is quite good!"

"What Old Zhu said is indeed true. I also admit that if there were a list of wise rulers throughout history, Emperor Jing might not be known, but Emperor Wen would definitely be among them!"

Li Er did not refute this.

It can be said that among his favorite emperors, Emperor Wen of Han, Liu Heng, was definitely at the top of the list!

At this point, he glanced wistfully at his ministers below.

Hopefully, these people can understand his good intentions.

He had hinted at the need for the posthumous title to include the character "文" (wen, meaning culture/literature) many times; it was almost an explicit statement!

At first, Liu Bang was quite pleased to hear these people's praise, but the more he listened, the more he felt that something was amiss.

"Wait, if my descendants are all so outstanding, what about me? How will future generations evaluate me?"

If future generations were to look down on us, wouldn't we lose all face?

"Don't worry, Emperor Gaozu, you won't fall out of the top five."

Zhu believed he knew more than they did, and according to his opinion, Emperor Gaozu of Han would be at least in the top five!

"Old Zhu, with your words, I am relieved!"

"It's a pity that I live in a different era than you, otherwise I would definitely chop off a chicken's head, burn yellow paper, and become sworn brothers with you!"

Liu Bang laughed heartily.

He was very satisfied with this answer!

We don't need to be number one, being in the top five is enough!

"It seems that Xiang Yu is about to complete this challenge again. He should only be one last time away from getting the reward he wants, right?"

Zhao Kuangyin's focus, however, was not on the so-called list of wise rulers.

He already knew that in real history, he never managed to reclaim the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun before his death.

Based on this alone, he felt he had no hope of being listed among the wise rulers!

"His challenge is actually quite difficult."

The allied forces of Huangfu Song and Liu Yu, Zhu Jun's army, the army defending Luoyang, and even the Wuhuan cavalry.

Anyone who enters this situation would face formidable enemies!

If any one of these obstacles is not overcome, the mission will fail!

Only Xiang Yu was able to effortlessly handle all these troubles while also recruiting several people to serve him.

Putting everything else aside, just the part about recruiting Huangfu Song is something very few people could do!

"Wait, what is he doing?"

"They annihilated the Wuhuan cavalry, but let the allied forces of the feudal lords and Zhu Jun's main army escape?!"

"Has he gotten the priorities wrong?"

Let the Wuhuan cavalry leave; we can deal with them anytime.

But once the allied forces of the feudal lords and Zhu Jun leave, they can reorganize their army in the name of the imperial court, and even find a member of the Han imperial family to ascend the throne, creating a second Han dynasty to contend with Xiang Yu!

"He didn't get it wrong; this choice is very Xiang Ji-like!"

Liu Bang laughed heartily.

Xiang Yu was a man who held grudges and sought revenge.

The fact that the Wuhuan envoy dared to jump in front of him naturally aroused his hatred.

He will destroy whoever he hates.

It was precisely because of this that Xiang Yu was repeatedly restrained by him during the Chu-Han Contention!

But now, in this challenge...

Such a choice would only delay his success in the challenge.

Among the armies of the feudal lords, none could stand against Xiang Yu head-on!

in the screen.

The large army that Huangfu Song had prepared to use to encircle and annihilate the allied forces of the feudal lords had now been largely withdrawn, directly cutting off the retreat route of the Wuhuan cavalry!

Seeing this scene, not only the people outside the canopy, but even Huangfu Song himself was stunned.

Overlord!

The allied forces of the feudal lords are the real threat!

The Wuhuan could be easily suppressed, so why go to such great lengths and let two major threats escape!

It should be noted that among the allied vassal states, there were quite a few who were qualified to inherit the throne!

If we don't seize this opportunity to capture all those people, it won't be long before several more burly men come to target the Yellow Turbans!

Unfortunately, even though he was extremely anxious, it was too late to press Xiang Yu's head down.

The allied forces of the feudal lords, including Liu Yan, took the opportunity to break out while Xiang Yu was besieging the Wuhuan!

In addition, Zhu Jun was there to cover for them.

Things are about to get even more complicated!

The battle to besiege and kill the Wuhuan lasted for about two hours.

They were mostly light cavalry, too agile.

If the encirclement hadn't gradually shrunk, they probably could have held out for much longer!

After a resounding victory, Xiang Yu returned to Sishui Pass, where he was met with Huangfu Song's resentful gaze.

"Overlord, didn't we agree to wait until they gathered together and then annihilate them in one fell swoop?"

"Didn't this annihilate the Wuhuan army in one fell swoop?"

"We also captured over six thousand warhorses! This battle was a huge success for us!"

So all you've been talking about from the beginning is the Wuhuan cavalry, is that it?

Overlord, is it only those six thousand-odd warhorses that you have in your eyes?

"Your Majesty, you've lost sight of the bigger picture for the sake of a small gain..."

Huangfu Song said helplessly.

"I let them go on purpose."

Before Huangfu Song could go from helplessness to disappointment, Xiang Yu interrupted his spellcasting with a single sentence.

"...Why, why?!"

Huangfu Song couldn't understand!

"Splitting the aristocratic class!"

Four words directly answered all of Huangfu Song's doubts.

Once all sides declare themselves emperors and proclaim themselves the rightful heirs, the aristocratic families will surely choose to place their bets!

At that time, their primary enemy will no longer be the Yellow Turbans, but the struggle for legitimacy!