The night was as dark as ink, and the confrontation between the two sides was like two huge rocks about to collide, with a strong smell of gunpowder in the air.
Zhao Tuo's soldiers held torches, illuminating the surroundings, while Yi Yusong and his group stood with their backs to the dense forest, with an unyielding light in their eyes.
"Zhao Tuo, let's put an end to the grudge between you and me today!" Yi Xusong clenched his fists, his tone revealing determination.
Zhao Tuo sneered, as if he had already known the outcome of this battle. "Yi Xusong, do you think you can escape from my grasp? Today, I will show you my power!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Tuo waved his hand, and several soldiers quickly took out fireworks from their arms, lit them and threw them into the crowd. These fireworks were not ordinary celebratory items, but specially improved weapons that could be used for clever sneak attacks when they exploded.
Yi Xusong and others were caught off guard and were blown to pieces by the sudden fireworks, with everything white before their eyes.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Zhao Tuo's soldiers launched a fierce offensive. Amidst the swordplay, Yi Xusong and his group gradually fell into a disadvantage.
Seeing this, Liu Bang became extremely anxious.
If we are captured at this moment, the entire plan will fail.
He endured the pain in his body, took advantage of the chaos of the fireworks explosion, found the right moment, and rolled to the side with all his strength.
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The sounds of fireworks exploding and the shouts of soldiers intertwined together, and Liu Bang struggled forward in the chaos.
Finally, after a violent explosion, he took advantage of the chaos to escape from the encirclement and plunged into the night.
However, Liu Bang's body had reached its limit. He staggered a few steps, then felt dizzy, his eyes went dark, and he lost consciousness.
When he woke up again, he found himself lying in front of a house's gate.
"Are you awake?" A voice sounded in his ears. Liu Bang opened his eyes and saw a young woman squatting beside him with a basin of steaming water in her hand.
"It was you... who saved me?" Liu Bang struggled to sit up, his eyes full of vigilance.
"Well, I just came out to get some water and saw you fainted at the door." Li Rongrong said, but she didn't plan to rescue him.
After all, don't pick up men on the street. People's hearts are unpredictable. Who knows what kind of person you will save?
What's more, the man in front of him had a pointed face, ragged clothes, his face was covered with dirt and blood, and he had wounds on his body, which made people suspicious.
Li Rongrong held the wooden barrel in one hand and tightly grasped the lantern in the other, secretly calculating in her mind.
Forget it, she should stop meddling in other people’s business. It would be bad if something bad happened and implicated the Zhang siblings.
Just as she was about to leave, she heard the man continue, "Girl, my name is Liu Bang. If you can't save me, could you please help me pass a message to my companions?"
"Liu Bang?"
Li Rongrong was shocked.
Others may not know who Liu Bang is, but she knows.
How come Liu Bang appears here?
She looked carefully at the man in front of her. Although he looked disheveled, the determination and indomitable spirit in his eyes were somewhat similar to the Liu Bang described in history.
Li Rongrong weighed the pros and cons again and again, and finally decided to rescue him first. On the one hand, she could confirm his identity, and on the other hand, if he was really Liu Bang, she couldn't let him get away and cause trouble for Fusu.
Liu Bang was still worried. Was he recognized by someone?
But the person the government offered a reward for was Liu Ji, so what does it have to do with Liu Bang?
As long as he is not recognized, he can hide here for a while.
Just as he was thinking about it, he heard her opening the door.
"Okay, come in with me first and I'll treat your wound." Li Rongrong said, hanging the lantern in her hand by the door and taking him to an abandoned house nearby.
It was already late at night, and she couldn't disturb the Zhang siblings, so she could only wait until dawn to talk to them.
Li Rongrong found some clean cloth and herbs and stopped paying attention to Liu Bang.
"Girl, you are my lifesaver." Liu Bang said gratefully, "When my injury recovers, I will definitely reward you generously."
Li Rongrong smiled slightly and said, "Okay."
Historically, Liu Bang was able to reach that position with some ability. Now that he had found the person, it was up to Fusu how to deal with him.
Liu Bang originally just made a verbal promise, but suddenly he was overwhelmed by a bad premonition.
Of course, the pain in his body didn't allow him to think too much.
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On the other side, in Xianyang city, the night was equally dark, but the imperial palace was brightly lit and bustling with activity.
The Black Ice Guard was reporting the latest intelligence to the First Emperor in a low voice.
"Your Majesty, we have found traces of the wanted criminal Liu Ji in Longchuan County. This man seems to be involved with the Xiou people. He was arrested by the county magistrate Zhao Tuo some time ago and imprisoned in the county jail." The leader of the Black Ice Guards spoke in a low and powerful voice.
After hearing this, Qin Shihuang frowned slightly and his eyes were as sharp as torches.
"Liu Ji?"
Only then did Qin Shi Huang remember the wanted order he had seen in history given by the immortal.
Liu Jineng was able to reap the fruits of the Qin Dynasty, although he did not have any great abilities, but the talents under his command were what he needed most.
"Hmph, a trivial ruffian. The rest of you should hurry up and capture him, preferably alive." He sneered, but then changed the subject, "However, Zhao Tuo actually has evil intentions..."
Li Si, who was standing by, also looked solemn upon hearing this. "Your Majesty, Zhao Tuo has been operating in Longchuan for many years and has deep roots. If you really want to take action, you must act with caution."
Qin Shihuang nodded, a hint of deep thought flashing in his eyes.
"Fusu, I have decided to send you to Longchuan County to firstly capture Liu Ji and secondly to punish Zhao Tuo and execute him on the spot after finding out the evidence of his crime."
Fusu was originally thinking with his head down, wondering where Rongrong had gone. He had been sending out orders to find her for so long but still hadn't found her.
Suddenly, he heard his name being mentioned and looked up sharply.
He originally didn't want to leave Xianyang City, but then he thought that this might be a great opportunity to find Rongrong.
Prince Fusu smiled gently and replied respectfully: "I will obey your order and will not let you down."
On the second day, Fusu quietly left Xianyang City with a capable team and embarked on the journey to Longchuan.
Because he wanted to capture Liu Bang, Fusu brought Zhang Liang with him this time. These historical Han ministers might have unexpected gains.
At the same time, in an abandoned house in Longchuan County, Liu Bang was lying on a simple wooden bed with a pale face.
He left in a hurry before daybreak when there was no one chasing him.
Li Rongrong got up early and cleaned up the woodshed. After concealing Liu Bang's identity, she mentioned it to the Zhang siblings.
Zhang Yiyi didn't have any thoughts after hearing this, and instead asked with kindness.
Li Rongrong didn't say much, but she felt a little uneasy.
She has been in Longchuan County for half a month, and has almost found all the evidence on Zhao Tuo's side. The most crucial evidence may be found by sneaking into the county government.
Perhaps it was as she wished, for that afternoon she heard rumors that Zhao Tuo was going to hold a banquet, apparently to entertain distinguished guests.
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