Lantian.

It belongs to Neishi County. In the 27th year of the First Emperor's reign, the Qin State built Chidao in thirty-six counties across the country. One of the southeastern roads ran from Xianyang, passed Lantian, Tongwuguan, and reached Xiangyang.

After Liu Jun occupied Lantian, Wu'an Marquis Liu Bang moved his residence to Dinghu Palace, the Emperor's palace in Lantian. This palace occupies a vast area and is built on a grand scale. It was the summer residence of the Qin monarchs before Epang Palace. In front of the palace,

There is also a Royal Shy Garden, which is a place for royal hunting.

Compared with the disgraced face he met in Xingyang a few months ago, Liu Bang was in high spirits, with his gray hair neatly combed, and he had regained the gentlemanly demeanor of a humble elder in the past.

One hundred thousand troops came out of Hanzhong.

Liu Bang now has a strong army and strong horses. In the Dinghu Palace, Xiao He, Cao Shen, Zhou Bo and other old troops from Pei County are all there, as well as Zhang Liang, Wang Ling and other new counselors and generals. Cao Shen, Zhou Bo and other brave generals are in the battle, and Zhang Liang is strategizing.

, Liu Jun's journey can be described as unstoppable.

"Zifang, Xianyang has been emptied out by that little thief Li Yuan a long time ago. I'm afraid there won't be much left. If we go, we can at most gain a reputation." Liu Bang said lightly.

Liu Bang had a bloody battle with Li Yuan in Sanchuan County, and he finally understood Li Yuan's style. This little thief was a robber. If he had attacked first, he would probably not be able to leave much behind.

"Pei Gong, even if it is a false name, it is enough. Among the princes and heroes, you are the only one who leads an army. The rest are Xiang Ji's lackeys, so there is nothing to worry about." Zhang Liang said with a smile.

Zhang Liang is confident about the general trend of the world.

The Qin State has fallen apart, and the ensuing battle for hegemony will be a fight between various anti-Qin princes. Xiang Yu relied on his reputation of defeating the main force of the Qin State to control all the princes, and gained a great reputation for a while; and what Liu Bang wants to do now

, is to seize Xianyang City before Xiang Yu, and show a message to the people of the world: Qin was ended by Liu Bang, not Xiang Yu.

It's just that the grassroots Liu Bang, who was born as a pavilion chief, has a disadvantage compared to Xiang Ji, a tiger in the general's door. What Zhang Liang has to do is to turn the disadvantage into a victory.

Fame, even if it is false, is also a resource in this era of underdeveloped information. As long as Liu Bang's reputation spreads all over the world, many people who are not from aristocratic families will flock to Liu Bang. With such a talent gathering mechanism, Liu Bang

It's like having a powerful hematopoietic machine under his command.

"Zifang is very worried, but he is really unwilling to think about taking advantage of Li Thief again this time." Liu Bang sighed bitterly, originally thinking that Li Yuan fled back to Guanzhong in order to stay in seclusion, so with his ten

Ten thousand troops can avenge Xingyang with one arrow, but now it seems that they can't take care of it for the time being.

"Pei Gong, Li's army is less than 30,000, and there are only a few of them. They failed to defend the pass this time and had to retreat to Yongqi. This shows that their strength is limited and their ambitions are high. Compared with Xiang Ji, who is a tiger, he can only guard the house."

Dog, what's the point? I'm willing to lead my army to take the head of Thief Li to cheer up all the generals!" Before Liu Bang could reply, one of the generals who sat down shouted loudly.

Liu Bang looked over and saw Qi Ji, the Qin general who had just surrendered. Qi Ji probably saw that Cao Shen and others looked solemn when they mentioned Li Yuan, so he couldn't wait to step forward to admonish him.

Qi Gill was over fifty years old and was a general guarding Hanzhong for the Qin State. In his opinion, Li Yuan was an unknown junior who only relied on temporary luck to achieve success and was not very capable.

Cao Shen and Zhou Bo changed their expressions when they heard the irony in Qi Yi's words. Who is Li Yuan? Those of them who have suffered hardships will naturally know it clearly. Not to mention just Qi Yi, they all will go up.

, what if we can’t take Li Yuan for a while?

Liu Bang glanced at Qi Ji and was silent for a while before saying: "Since Qi Gong has this intention, it is better to lead a group of troops to capture Chencang. The rest of the generals will join me in Xianyang."

"No!" Cao Shen and Zhou Bo followed the orders and stepped out one by one without looking at the proud Qi Yi.

After Liu Bang finished his instructions, he stood up and headed towards the palace, where there was a beautiful girl waiting for him. Although it was only the inheritance of the First Emperor, it was really fresh.

Qi Gill is just a surrendered general.

For the Central Plains, the Land of Yongqi was a barbaric place in the western frontier, and only Qin people would regard it as a sacred place. As a Chu person, Liu Bang's real focus was still on the Central Plains.

Let's use Qi Gill to test Li Yuan's strength. If he can win, it will be the best. If he loses, then Xiang Yu will also have an explanation.

It's not that they don't attack, but that the Qin army led by Li Thief is extremely brave and cannot be surrendered without the elite of the Chu army.

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April 16, the first year of Qin Dynasty III.

Liu Bang's army marched into Bashang at the speed of marching hundreds of miles a day. The third emperor of Qin, Ying Ziying, was so anxious that he repeatedly asked Li Yuan of Yongcheng for help, but never received a response.

At this time, Ying Ziying just woke up from the emperor's dream.

In desperation, Ying Ziying had no choice but to tie herself with a rope, bring the royal jade seal and military talismans, and go to Liu Bang's army in person to surrender. At this point, Qin State no longer existed as a unified empire.

When Liu Bang's army entered Xianyang, they were immediately confused by the bustling scene of Xianyang. When Li Yuan left, he took away the money and grain from the Qin treasury, but did not take away any luxury goods in Xianyang. The wine shop provided for the princes to enjoy themselves remained as usual.

Business, for this group of "grass bandits" in Guandong, Xianyang is like a fairyland in the sky, allowing them to immerse themselves in it and never forget to return.

Facing the groups of beauties in Afang Palace, Liu Bang was also confused. He was over fifty years old. According to the life expectancy of this era, Liu Bang could be considered a longevity person. After struggling for several years, he finally had such an opportunity to enjoy.

How can I let it go?

While enjoying a comfortable life, people sometimes lose themselves.

Liu Bang's subordinates were not all people who could not see the danger, but how to give advice became a difficult problem.

If Fan Kuai had not died, he would have been the most suitable candidate as his brother-in-law. Unfortunately, Fan Kuai died in the Battle of Daliang, which made it difficult for him to persuade him.

Although Zhang Liang was highly regarded by Liu Bang, he had defected not long ago. Zhang Liang also had concerns about whether Liu Bang would listen to some of his words and whether he would have any grudges.

As for Xiao He, Cao Shen and others, they were once brothers. Now with the improvement of Liu Bang's status, the relationship between the two parties has become that of subordinates and lords. Xiao He is not sure if he can forcefully dissuade them.

While Zhang Liang, Xiao He and others were hesitating, time was passing day by day. Liu Jun's soldiers looted Xianyang City wantonly. Many generals couldn't help but seize property and rape women and children. The people in Guanzhong's perception of Liu Bang plummeted.

By the time Zhang Liang and others could no longer bear to remonstrate, it was already too late.
Chapter completed!