A thousand-year-old family begins with one fighting against ten thousand.

"Pretending to be greedy and lustful is acceptable, but deliberately letting others win in military matters is absolutely unacceptable!"

"No, no, absolutely not."

Han Xin shook his head, saying he would never let Han Xin off the hook, even if it meant death.

He wouldn't hold back when discussing military strategy with Liu Bang, so it would be even more impossible for him to fight a powerful enemy.

This is respect for the opponent, and also respect for war.

"You're quite principled."

Xiao He said sarcastically.

"That's right."

Han Xin didn't understand at all and thought Xiao He was praising him.

"Didn't you just say that you would never pretend to be greedy or lustful? You should keep yourself pure and leave a good name in history books."

"Yes, greed and lust are also unacceptable, and letting others go easy on you in military matters is even more unacceptable."

Han Xin threw the pear core into the earthenware container that was used to hold trash, and continued to look at Xiao He with expectant eyes.

This moment is just like that moment back then.

This reminded Xiao He of that night.

Han Xin looked at him with the same gaze.

He hoped that the King of Han would advise him to appoint him as Grand General.

He will let the world see his strength.

Indeed, the name Han Xin will become an unforgettable name in history books.

After careful consideration, Xiao He realized that it wouldn't be bad if Han Xin won. With Wei Ping around, Liu Bang wouldn't be too wary of Han Xin.

After all, the righteousness of the Han dynasty still prevailed, and Han Xin, without enough troops, was no match for either Wei Ping or Xiang Yu.

However, if Wei Ping were to become the villain, Han Xin, who leads all the armies of the Han Dynasty, would be able to trap and kill Wei Ping.

Whoever sides with the Han will win.

This was the outcome Liu Bang wanted to see.

"Alright, then go all out and defeat Marquis Yan."

"No problem, that's easy to do."

Han Xin nodded in satisfaction.

"You go first, I'm going to see His Majesty."

After Xiao He finished speaking, he hurriedly rushed to Weiyang Palace.

"Lord Xiao, what brings you here again? Is there some urgent matter?"

At this time, Liu Bang had already received the message from his spies in Xiao He's residence, and he knew exactly what Xiao He was reporting.

Xiao He told the emperor everything word for word, except for his speculations about Liu Bang's mind.

"Ha, this Han Xin, he really cares about his posthumous reputation."

Liu Bang smiled sarcastically; this Han Xin had never given him any face.

However, Xiao He did indeed guess Liu Bang's thoughts correctly.

Han Xin and Wei Ping were both people he greatly feared, and this fear, ironically, created a kind of balance.

Xiao He's strategy could also sow discord between two people.

After all, being publicly called a brute and incapable of leading troops in battle in front of everyone in the imperial court would make even a clay figure angry.

"Then let's proceed according to Lord Xiao's plan."

Liu Bang closed his eyes; he had been feeling increasingly weak lately.

The next day, there will be a meeting.

Han Xin made a rare appearance in the imperial court.

After the business was discussed, Xiao He gave a wink to one of the imperial censors.

The censor nodded secretly and stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, since the founding of the dynasty, in order to maintain the stability of the court, the laws of the Han Dynasty stipulate that no prince may enter the capital without an imperial edict. Now, the King of Chu has returned to the capital without an imperial edict. I beg Your Majesty to investigate this matter thoroughly."

The censor's opening remarks targeted a feudal lord; that was quite a shock.

The imperial court erupted in discussion, turning into a chaotic marketplace.

Liu Bang coughed lightly, and the situation quickly quieted down. He looked at Han Xin and asked, feigning ignorance:

"Han Xin, why did you return to the capital without an imperial edict?"

Han Xin scratched his head, recalling the lines Xiao He had given him.

"Your Majesty, I have recently heard in the State of Chu that a new general has emerged in the court who is invincible in every battle."

"Some people even compared him to me, which made me so angry that I returned to the capital."

"Can't stand it?"

Liu Bang asked in confusion.

"You must be referring to the Marquis of Yan. The Marquis of Yan is the bravest in the army, defeating 1 with 40 men and annihilating 2 with 30 men. Isn't that comparable to you, General Han?"

"He's just a brute; what does he know about leading troops and fighting battles?"

Han Xin feigned disdain.

"In your opinion, General Han, who can be considered a capable commander?"

Liu Bang asked curiously.

I don't know what Han Xin will say about him today, but this statement has really piqued his interest.

Because he had also been concerned about the difference in military leadership between Han Xin and himself.

He clearly remembered that Han Xin said he could only lead 100,000 soldiers, while Han Xin said the more the better.

"Me?"

Han Xin should have said so.

"Besides you?"

Liu Bang asked.

"That's all."

Han Xin answered honestly.

"That's it?!"

Liu Bang's voice rose.

"Yes, that's all."

"The Qin Dynasty and the Seven Kingdoms had so many famous generals, and you look down on none of them?"

"I don't like it."

"Sun Tzu, the founder of the military strategist school?"

"He only knows how to use tactics, he's full of theory, but he's never actually led troops more than a few times."

"Wu Qi, who won the Battle of Yin Jin with a smaller force?"

"Those who only put on a show and rely on equipment advantages to win are not heroes."

"Bai Qi, the famous general and god of war from the Warring States period?"

"Bai Qi killed 10,000 enemies but lost 8,000 of his own. He squandered the entire Qin state's wealth."

"Wang Jian, the veteran general of the Qin Dynasty?"

"Wang Jian only relies on the strength of the Qin state to fight against the enemy with superior numbers. With 60 elite troops, even a dog could win if its commander were to leash it."

"The famous general Meng Tian?"

"Meng Tian had 200,000 men fight against 30,000, yet he shamelessly boasted about it."

"Fan Zeng and Xiang Yu?"

"A defeated opponent, not worth mentioning."

"Marquis Wei Ping of Yan?"

"A brute can only be a general, not a commander."

Liu Bang was speechless.

He originally thought Han Xin looked down on him, but he never expected that Han Xin looked down on everyone equally.

Thinking about it this way, he actually felt much better.

It turns out that it wasn't that he was too incompetent, but rather that in Han Xin's eyes, everyone else was incompetent.

"So you think you're the only great general in the world?"

Wei Ping, as black as a pot, stepped forward to let Han Xin experience the power of a brute.

"What do you want to do? Even if you beat me, you're still just a brute."

"I'll play a game if I don't believe me."

Han Xin scurried away and hid behind Xiao He, completely disregarding the King of Chu's status.

"Alright, let's discuss strategy then."

Liu Bang made the decision.

"it is good."

Wei Ping gave Han Xin a cruel smile and made a throat-slitting gesture with his hand.

He wanted to show Han Xin what cruelty was.

Soon, a palace attendant brought up a military map.

Two wins out of three.

In the first battle, Wei Ping and Han Xin each took charge of a province, with 1 cavalry and 9 infantry.

In the second battle, Wei Ping and Han Xin each took control of three provinces, with 3 cavalry and 30 infantry.

In the third battle, Wei Ping and Han Xin each took control of the nine provinces, with 10 cavalry and 100 million infantry.

In the first battle, with fewer soldiers and generals, Wei Ping held the advantage.

In the third battle, with a large army and many generals, Han Xin had the advantage.

In the second match, neither team had a clear advantage.