roccoschili Chapter 692 Doesn't he know how powerful he is?
Chapter 692 Doesn't he know how powerful he is?
That actually makes some sense!
The problem is that, so far, it's all just their speculation.
No one can say for sure what will happen next.
All they can do is wait for time to prove these speculations true.
"It's always good to be prepared. If things really turn out as we expect, we can certainly start preparing a plan against Li Zicheng now."
"After all, compared to the extremely naive Dorgon, Li Zicheng, who has now likely taken control of the capital and is about to unify the Central Plains, is our real enemy!"
"The most important thing, and the biggest difference between them and the Manchus, is that they have the support of the people!"
Open the city gates to welcome the rebel king; when the rebel king arrives, no more taxes will be levied.
Regardless of how much truth there is to this statement, at least Li Zicheng uttered it, and it convinced the vast majority of the people in the country.
Compared to the Ming Dynasty court and Zhang Xianzhong, who was still entrenched in remote areas, the rebel king, who had manpower, food, and a renowned reputation, was clearly more trustworthy.
It was precisely because of this that Liu Bang understood even more clearly that once he missed the period when Li Zicheng's troop allocation was problematic, trying to seize his empire would be tantamount to snatching food from a tiger's mouth.
Liu Bang knew how he had gained the empire.
Compared to Xiang Yu, his greatest advantage was the support of the people!
Because they persuaded people to surrender and captured Xianyang first, all those who surrendered were treated well, and the news of the three-point agreement spread throughout the land.
The reputation of benevolence and righteousness was gradually bestowed upon him.
In addition, Xiang Yu was extremely irritable, and with Liu Bang entering Xianyang first, his anger had nowhere to go, so he burned down the Epang Palace, killed Ziying, and killed Emperor Yi one after another.
Liu Bang didn't even need to do much; the hearts of the people would naturally gravitate towards him.
It wasn't because he did a particularly good job, but because Xiang Yu did a terrible job.
He was the only one to enter Xianyang before Xiang Yu, which led many to believe that he possessed the ability to rival Xiang Yu.
Those who were dissatisfied with Xiang Yu would gradually place their hopes on him.
At that time, he was the one who won the hearts of the people!
It is precisely because they have controlled the hearts and minds of the people that they are even more wary of the power that such a thing could generate if it fell into the hands of others.
"I never imagined that one day you would stand against the will of the people."
"What I never expected was that we would have to win over some people that your father has always looked down on. What a coward!"
At this point, Liu Bang was somewhat helpless.
Throughout the entire challenge, he described himself in just four words: utterly pathetic.
That's truly pathetic!
From the very beginning of the challenge, when there was a huge gap in equipment between the two sides, there was already a sense of helplessness.
Even now, I still haven't completely shaken off my subservient attitude.
After all, Liu Bang had already prepared himself mentally, and besides that, he had no other means to resist the will of the people.
"Your Majesty is referring to those civil officials and gentry, isn't he?"
"Indeed, if we want to gain their support and use them to counter the popular sentiment of Li Zicheng, we have to be a bit cowardly."
In particular, Xiao He knew that what Liu Bang hated most were those hypocritical civil officials and gentry!
They even urinate in other people's hats; how can that leave a good impression?
joke!
Heaven knows how disgusted Liu Bang must have felt to have to bow down to those people.
"When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. Now you finally understand what it feels like to be forced to bow your head!"
"This is even more painful for you than bowing down to Xiang Yu at the Feast at Hongmen!"
"Also, tell the men below not to let their guard down. Although Dorgon is courting death, it must be admitted that the first wave of Qing army attacks will be very fierce."
"Don't let us fail to even withstand their first attack, or we'll truly become a laughingstock!"
"Next, in addition to ensuring logistics, you will also have full command over the city walls. He may not be as brave as Xiang Yu, but you certainly are!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao He slowly typed out a question mark.
When did Your Majesty become as brave as Xiang Yu?
If that were true, how could you have been treated like a dog and chased and beaten by Xiang Yu during the Chu-Han Contention?
Of course, he couldn't say those words aloud, but he conveyed the meaning through his eyes.
"What? You fought Xiang Ji head-on for so long, and although you suffered repeated defeats, Xiang Ji still couldn't take your head."
"Xiao He, think about it carefully. How many commanders on the battlefield in the past were able to save their heads from Xiang Yu on the main battlefield?"
Liu Bang immediately said in an annoyed tone.
Xiao He tilted his head and thought for a moment.
If you really have to put it that way, it seems to be true.
On the main battlefield, Xiang Yu's godlike figure claimed the heads of countless commanders. If Zhang Han hadn't surrendered quickly, he probably wouldn't have been able to save his own head either.
For Xiang Yu, taking the head of the enemy commander and slaying the enemy's banner from among ten thousand troops was as easy as taking candy from a bag.
In contrast, Liu Bang managed to survive despite facing Xiang Yu multiple times...
Have I been underestimating His Majesty all along?
Does Your Majesty truly possess the courage comparable to Xiang Yu?
Xiao He couldn't help but begin to doubt the meaning of life.
Seeing this, Liu Bang stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder.
"Don't doubt my abilities; they far exceed your imagination!"
"After you have maintained proper logistics, stand on the city wall and admire your heroic figure!"
"What Xiang Ji could do, you can do as well!"
Seeing that Liu Bang's words were becoming increasingly illogical, Xiao He quickly interrupted him.
"Your Majesty, if you really want to leave the city, you should go to Wu Sangui's mansion and choose the best armor."
"Anything can happen on the battlefield, especially with the Qing army's muskets. We have already figured them out. They are incredibly powerful. Anyone who wields one can match the arrows shot by the elite soldiers with powerful bows, and they may even be more accurate."
"The reason why Xiang Ji was almost driven to the brink of despair was largely due to these weapons that we have never seen before."
"Truly impressive, Your Majesty! You cannot be underestimated!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Bang couldn't help but roll his eyes.
How could you not know how powerful he is?
When gunpowder first appeared in the immortal's reward, he knew that if used properly, it could even easily determine the outcome of a war!
"Now that you know how powerful it is, why don't you hurry up and have the craftsmen study it?"
"Remember, although this is just a challenge, what you learn in this challenge can be taken back with you."
"Xiao He, as long as you remember these things and bring them back, you will be the greatest contributor to this challenge!"
"At that time, what will the prime minister be? I can make you a king!"
Xiao He: “…”
"Your Majesty, I do not wish to die."