I was fucked by Zheng Ge as soon as I crossed over

Fusu looked at the busy soldiers, then looked in the direction of the valley, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The southern region was humid and full of poisonous insects, making it extremely unfavorable for the Qin army coming from the north. He had to do his best to protect his soldiers and avoid unnecessary sacrifices. A hasty pursuit would only put his soldiers in greater danger.

On the battlefield, soldiers who were shot by arrows were carried away one by one, and groans of pain could be heard from time to time.

The doctors looked solemn as they quickly scraped off the poisonous flesh and blood, and the pungent smell of medicine filled the air.

Teams of logistics soldiers also picked up weapons from the ground and carried away the bodies of their fallen comrades.

Everything was proceeding smoothly and swiftly. Soon, the army had rested and, with the soldiers' orderly footsteps, they successfully crossed the valley and arrived at a flat area outside the mountain to set up camp.

As night fell, bonfires were lit in the camp, and the dancing flames dispelled some of the dampness and chill of the southern night.

The candlelight flickered as Fusu and the generals sat in the big tent, listening to the report from the Right Sima.

"General, in this attack, our army suffered 146 casualties, 73 of them were killed, and nine horses were shot by swords..."

After hearing these numbers, the atmosphere in the big tent gradually became solemn.

A trace of pity flashed in Fusu's eyes. After a long pause, he slowly spoke, "The soldiers' funeral affairs must be properly arranged, and not a single cent of money and food must be left behind for the relief of their families."

Then Fusu asked, "Do you have any further information about the weapons used by the enemy, especially the poisoned arrows?"

The Right Commander quickly replied, "We've ordered a thorough examination. The poison is extremely rare and highly toxic. Military doctors have determined that it contains venom from several types of venomous insects, and we're currently researching a solution."

Fusu nodded. Although the attack did not cause many casualties, it also exposed many problems.

This kind of small-scale harassment makes them very passive.

The southern tribes' fighting methods were treacherous and varied, completely different from the straightforward fighting style of the north. Coupled with the humid and sultry climate and the complex and rugged terrain, each of them brought great trouble to the Qin army.

Although these situations are still within the controllable range, what makes Fusu even more headache is that until now, they still don’t know why the other side suddenly took the initiative to start a war.

The news sent back by several caravans earlier indicated that everything was normal. The only exception was that before the war broke out, the tribes that started the war refused entry to the caravans.

Such a sudden and desperate move does not seem like an impulsive act at all. There must be someone secretly stirring up trouble behind the scenes.

Thinking of this, Fusu's expression became more solemn.

"Pass the order down. Rest the entire army temporarily. Send out three times the number of officers to patrol and expand the reconnaissance area. Make sure to find out the distribution and movements of the surrounding tribes."

"Yes!" The generals took the order and left, quickly passing on Fusu's instructions.

In the following days, the army continued to advance, and unexpectedly, they no longer encountered harassment or attacks from the Baiyue tribes.

Beneath this calm appearance, there seems to be a deeper crisis hidden.

Fusu sat in the moving carriage, his chin in his hand, lost in thought.

He kept thinking about the connection between this series of events, trying to find the truth behind them from clues.

The sound of horse hooves could be heard. In the deep mountains not far from Fusu and his companions, Yixu and the warriors of the tribe were also hurrying on their way.

The mountain road was rugged, but it did not affect their progress at all.

"Chief, this knife is really useful." The man with a straw hat on his head came up to Yi Yu, waving the Qin knife in his hand, his eyes full of curiosity.

Yi Yu glanced at the Qin sword with a stern expression and did not respond.

Just a few weapons were enough for him to see the strength of the Qin army.

There are many Baiyue tribes, each of which is independent of the other. With only a few tens of thousands of people, they have no chance of winning against the Qin army head-on.

"Everyone, hurry up!" Yi Yu suddenly shouted, his voice echoing through the forest. He looked into the distance, a hint of worry in his eyes.

This step of his is likely to drag the entire Baiyue into the abyss.

Before he set out, several tribal chiefs had already sent him messages, asking him not to fight against the enemy with a thorny force and not to drag others into the water.

only……

"Chief, why are we running so fast? The Qin army hasn't caught up with us." A young warrior couldn't help but ask.

Yi Yu paused, his gaze slowly sweeping over the crowd. "Just because the Qin army didn't pursue us doesn't mean they don't want to. Go back quickly, and you'll have peace."

Everyone nodded and quickened their pace. Yi Yu looked at his loyal warriors with mixed feelings.

I just hope my choice is the right one.

The sun rose in the east and set in the sunset. After taking the shortcut for several days, Yixu and his men finally returned to the tribe.

Yi Xu arranged everyone and did not dare to delay at all. He left the tribe again that night, took a few trustworthy people with him, carried the newly acquired Qin army weapons, and went into the mountains.

The moon was dim and the stars were sparse. The moonlight shone through the dense branches and leaves on the ground, forming patches of mottled light and shadow.

The warriors beside him followed closely, weapons tightly gripped in their hands, observing their surroundings vigilantly.

"Chief, where are we going?" a tribesman asked in a low voice.

Yi Yu did not answer immediately. He stopped and looked up at the night sky, as if looking for something.

After a moment, he whispered, "Go find an old friend."

From time to time, the chirping of insects and birds can be heard in the mountains and forests, and occasionally the roar of unknown wild animals.

After walking for a long time, a hidden cave appeared in front of us.

Yi Yu raised his hand to signal everyone to stop. He carefully observed his surroundings, and after confirming that there was nothing unusual, he slowly approached the cave. The cave was pitch black and filled with a damp smell.

Yi Yu lit the torch and walked into the cave first.

In the cave, several figures slowly stood up and looked at them vigilantly.

Upon seeing this, Yi Yu quickly put down his weapon and revealed his identity.

"The interpreter of the Juwu tribe has come as promised."

As soon as these words were spoken, several figures on the opposite side slowly walked out from the shadows, revealing the swords in their hands.

The leading man was dressed in black, holding a crossbow. He narrowed his eyes, scanning Yi Yu and the others, and said coldly, "Chief Yi Yu, sorry to have kept you waiting."

Yi Yu looked calm and said, "The journey was long and delayed us for a day. These are the weapons we looted."

He pointed at the swords on the ground and signaled the tribesmen behind him to push the Qin army weapons they brought forward.

"However, one of the items inside was taken from the hoof of a Qin army warhorse. It's very strange. It took a lot of effort to remove it. It was firmly nailed to the hoof with a nail..."

As he spoke, he bent down, picked up a piece of iron on the ground, and handed it to the person opposite him.