What was that? Xiao He's sudden words and his confident tone made Liu Bang's expression change drastically. How could this be?
In his panic, he hurriedly asked,"Lord Xiao, it's just a small Pill Water City. Will it really be like what you said if we slaughter it?”
Without waiting for Xiao He to reply, the curtain of the main tent was suddenly lifted. Zhang Liang walked in and said loudly,"Pei Gong, Brother Xiao is right."
"The matter of Yingyang is not over yet. Now that the Pill Water is massacring the city again, if it reaches Guanzhong, the Qin people will definitely fight to the death to defend.”
Zhang Liang and Xiao He's similar words caused Liu Bang to panic. It was not that he did not know what was good for him, but he did not expect it to be so serious.
Damn it, it was difficult to rule an army in a chaotic world. He did not expect there to be so many twists and turns in taking over territory. It was so annoying.
"I do want to stop the massacre, but you all know that the Revolutionary Army is just a bunch of bandits and hooligans. If we don't let them kill and rob, how can we fight?”
If he had food and money, he would still need to struggle here. No matter where he went, he would be a powerful duke, but there was none here.
A trace of disappointment appeared on Xiao He's face. He cupped his hands at Liu Bang again and said solemnly,""We, the Revolutionary Army, swore an oath in Pei County to overthrow the Qin Dynasty and return a bright world to all living beings. But now, we are doing such an outrageous thing by the Danshui River.”
"I, Xiao He, cut myself off from the world and broke my promise to the tens of thousands of people in Danshui City. I am willing to withdraw from the Revolutionary Army and return to my hometown.”
Hearing this, Liu Bang's face turned green and purple. Xiao He's words were so harsh that he immediately said angrily,""You cow nose, do you really think I want to do this?”
"Hundreds of thousands of soldiers eat and chew every day. If we don't kill and rob, how can we carry out the great cause of resisting Qin? Do you think they will put their lives on us for nothing?。”
"I, Liu Bang, have been relying on these brothers since I came to Pei County. Today, you forced me to fall out with them.”
Facing Liu Bang's furious face, Xiao He said,""An army that can even slaughter a city is no different from an army of beasts. So what if we lose it? If they lost the hearts of the people, they would be destroyed sooner or later.”
"You!"
In his fury, Liu Bang finally swallowed his breath and said dejectedly,""Then what do you suggest we do? It's fine if we don't have money, but we can't let our brothers go to war without food, right?”
Seeing this, Xiao He couldn't help but look at Zhang Liang. This was the reason why they were optimistic about Liu Bang. He was tolerant and could admit his mistakes. He was a wise ruler.
"Pei Gong is worried, but the matter of rations is easy to resolve. As long as the Revolutionary Army doesn't massacre cities or commit crimes, and flaunts the banner of pleading for the people, the people will support them wherever they go.”
Zhang Liang stroked his beard and said lightly,""People like Xiang Yu are viewed as enemies and slaughter cities wherever they go. Once they lose the supplies from the rear, I'm afraid the army will immediately collapse.”
After Liu Bang heard this, he revealed a trace of joy on his face. As long as the problem of food could be solved, everything would be fine.
"The most important thing now is how to settle the matter of Danshui City. Danshui City is located in front of Wu Pass, and the six million Qin soldiers in the pass are staring at this place.”
Zhang Liang's eyes flashed with seriousness as he said,""I hope Brother Xiao can forget about the past and reduce the impact of the massacre to win the hearts of the people.”
"Lord Xiao, I, Liu Bang, was in the wrong previously. Please, for the sake of the people of the world, let bygones be bygones and help the Revolutionary Army.”Liu Bang said respectfully.
"In that case, leave this matter to me.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao He left the central tent without hesitation. Liu Bang did not say anything, but the relaxed look on his face was clear.
Xiao He had never intended to leave. He had only used such an intense method to remonstrate with Liu Bang. Now that he had achieved his goal, everything was negotiable.
On the other hand, Zhang Liang, who was standing at the side, couldn't help but feel touched when he saw the way Xiao He and Liu Bang interacted. Here, he saw the close trust between the ruler and his subjects.
No wonder Liu Bang, a local ruffian, could reach his current position step by step. He was second only to Xiang Yu and was the second most powerful anti-Qin force.
At this moment, he couldn't help but have a thought. Perhaps joining Liu Bang was a good choice.
Although this fellow was extremely crude in his conduct and had a strong air of recklessness, he had the natural temperament of a leader. Unknowingly, he could unite and win over the hearts of the people, forming a rope.
The most important thing was that he could listen to suggestions. Therefore, without realizing it, Liu Bang had gathered a large number of talents, and his power had become extremely terrifying.
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"Your Majesty!"
After a brutal battle, Ying Fei finally led the light cavalry of the imperial forest out of the encirclement of the rebel army and returned to Wu Pass.
Twenty thousand soldiers of the Qin Dynasty were waiting for them on the city walls. Gao Shun and some other officers couldn't help but come forward to welcome them.
"Everyone, please enter!"
Hearing this, Gao Shun and the others nodded. At the same time, when they saw that His Majesty the Emperor had returned, their hearts became much calmer.
Everyone couldn't help but suppress the excitement in their hearts. They bowed to Ying Fei and said,""Yes, we will obey Your Majesty's orders!”
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