[Thinking of this, Liu Bang also laughed.]
[It's not clear when it started, but it seems that the will of heaven has mysteriously aligned itself with him.]
[Pequan County, this small town that has had little talent since the Warring States period, suddenly became endowed with outstanding people for some unknown reason.]
[He has the General Ni Kuai, the very wise Xiao He, and many very capable people.]
[It seemed inexplicably that the dissolute nobles who courted Liu Bang during his routine patrols had transformed into valuable tools for the state.]
[A young apprentice while buying vegetables became a general.]
"It's quite normal..."
Zhao Ping'an looked at the text on the phone screen, and indeed, there's something to be said about this thing:
Wake up early to take the subway to school, and there may be a chaotic world army god in one car.
Have breakfast at an early food stall, the bald uncle across may be a tool for the state.
The couple arguing on the floor above might be a replay of Liu Bang and Empress Lü's confrontation.
"When the time comes, the heavens and earth are all at one's service, but when one's fortune wanes, even heroes cannot be free."
All heroes recorded in history books are the result of the combined effect of numerous complex factors. Without any one of these conditions, they would not be the image you see in the history books of later generations.
"History is truly a result of the intertwining of contingency and necessity."
The more history Szao Ping'an has experienced, the more he feels that history is truly amazing.
No wonder Li Si was worried about his own "indifference":
Can one not be indifferent?
Zhao Ping'an only spent three hours going through nearly two decades of events from the establishment of the Qin Dynasty to its impending demise.
"Keep going."
Zhao Ping'an opened a bucket of mushroom and chicken noodle soup, pouring it for himself.
[At this moment, Han Wang Xin also began his actions.]
[Han Wang Xin launched a rebellion from the old Han territory, leading the unrest.]
[Due to the impact of Li Si's policy of opening the granaries to distribute grain, Zhang Liang chose to exploit another form of epidemic-related propaganda. He utilized the grief of families affected by the disease dormitory system to incite small-scale riots, thereby widespreadly destroying grassroots administration.]
[With Zhang Liang's guidance, his strategy was very successful.]
[He successfully accumulated many territories and finally incorporated the southern region of Qin into Rao Xiang's control, which made Rao Xiang very happy.]
[At that time, Han Wang Xin also felt elated, believing that he had finally begun to wield power.]
[However, the situation was not as smooth as it seemed.]
[Zhang Liang repeatedly advised Han Wang Xin to ease taxes and Ging laws, proposing the concept of "governing people with virtue, broad policies and lenient punishments."]
[This is Zhang Liang's main purpose. As a scholar, he must certainly hope]
[Zhang Liang said, "Lowering taxes will allow the people to live in peace and prosperity; with lenient policies and treating the people fairly, one can win their hearts."]
"[That is precisely why Zhaizi has been embraced by the whole world. The fall of the Qin Dynasty from the trust and hearts of the people was due to Emperor Qin Shi Huang's relentless demands and requirements from the populace."]
[Han Wang Xin shook his head, his eyes revealing determination and obstinacy.]
[He coldly said, "My people, of course, must be strictly disciplined!"]
[""These people chose to follow Qin instead of me at that time. How can I ensure they will not desert me unless I keep them under strict control?"""]
[Zhang Liang sighed in his heart, knowing that Han Wang Xin's resolve was set and unchangeable.]
[However, Zhang Liang knew that Han Wang Xin's strict rule would only make the people more resentful and rebellious.]
[He left.]
[He left along the roadside, preparing to find the relatively mild Lord Pei.]
[He indeed met Lord Pei along the way.]
[Lord Pei led several thousand people, taking land to the west of Xiabu, and Zhang Liang followed him.]
[Lord Pei appointed Zhang Liang as the stable commander.]
[Zhang Liang frequently used the "Taigong Military Law" to strategize for Lord Pei, who thought it was excellent and often adopted his strategies.]
[Zhang Liang also explained the "Taigong Military Law" to others, but they did not grasp it.]
[When Zhang Liang used the "Taigong Military Law" to explain it to Han Wang Xin, Han Wang Xin was always impatient and joked:]
["Having a scholar by my side, why do I need to consider so much?""]
"The master will arrange it."
[But now, Lord Pei listens to Zhang Liang's military strategies attentively every time, nodding occasionally, and often invites Bo Wuang to listen together.]
[This moved Zhang Liang deeply.]
[Zhang Liang often felt a sense of wonder: "Lord Pei must be heaven's gift to me!""]
[Lord Pei continued leading his army westward.]
[Zhang Liang advised, "Although Lord Pei is eager to enter the Qin territory, there are still numerous Qin soldiers and they occupy strategic positions. If we don't first capture Yuan City, its enemies will attack from the rear and strong Qin forces lie ahead, which is extremely dangerous."]
[Moreover, Yuan City has already been weakened by the ambush on Li Si and the blockade of grain from Qi, placing it in a very vulnerable position to be captured.]
[But even a skeleton is bigger than a horse. Yuan City is the capital of a large county, with dozens of forts and a large population with abundant reserves. We still need to try to lure the forces of Yuan City away.]
["We can first take advantage of the night, feigning a siege of Yuan City while actually attacking Nanyang. By the time they realize our true forces are elsewhere, we will launch our attack on Yuan City."]
[Lord Pei led his troops back at night, changed their banners, and by dawn, encircled Yuan City three times.]
["The commander of Nanyang was preparing to commit suicide, but his subordinate Chen Hui advised, 'Death is not necessarily at this moment.'"]
[Therefore, Chen Hui crossed the city to meet Lord Pei and said, "I have heard your agreement that whoever first enters Xianyang shall become the king. Now you remain at Yuan City."]
[In the past, when Li Si came, he only destroyed the northern city, and you could only enter from the northern city.]
["If you continue to attack the city, many soldiers will be killed and wounded. If you withdraw and leave, Yuan City will definitely pursue you."]
[If you move forward, you will lose the promise of entering Xianyang first. In addition, there is the strong threat of Yuan City behind.]
[For your own sake, it would be better to make an agreement for surrender, seal the guards' oaths, and take away their troops.]
["The other cities that have not yet fallen will definitely open their gates to await your arrival, thus allowing you to pass through without hindrance."]
[After consulting Zhang Liang, he also nodded in agreement.]
[Continuing westward, Liu Bang appointed the governor of Yuan City as Marquis Yin and Chen Hui as a commander of a thousand households.]
["The troops marched westward, and all surrendered without a fight."]
[Upon reaching Dan River, Gaowuhou Si and Xianghou King Ling surrendered at Xiling.]
[Returning to attack Huyang, they encountered Fanjun's assistant general Meizheng, who together surrendered to Xi and Li.]
["At this moment, the Qin Dynasty is like the end of a strongbow. While Li Si's opening granaries can alleviate public resentment, the impact of the epidemic is too great, and the military's combat effectiveness has been greatly weakened."]
[Liu Bang passed through the land that Li Si had wandered over, and he could not help but feel: ]
["Li Si truly deserves to be his brother's student!"]
["On this journey, he could have prolonged the Qin Dynasty by damaging the people's strength, but in the end, he chose to restore the people's strength and damage the Qin Dynasty. Such a worthy person indeed!"]
