The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

At this moment in the Yunzhong military base, because the generals at all levels have been promoted by a level, although Bai Lin has repeatedly emphasized the need to strengthen vigilance, the hormones of relaxation still fill the entire military camp.

Beneath this seemingly calm surface, the crisis is approaching.

The troops led by Pang Bo and Meng Yi took advantage of the cover of night and quietly approached the west side of the Yunzhong army’s base.

The Tuan soldiers led by Han Xin and Jin Shanshui had also returned to their positions.

Sima Yan's 40,000 elite troops were only half a day's journey away from here.

The next morning, the sun had just risen, and the soft sunlight shone on the army’s camp in the clouds.

The camp was peaceful and tranquil, with only a few patrolling soldiers silently performing their duties.

However, a soldier on patrol suddenly widened his eyes and looked into the distance in astonishment.

He saw that the originally empty area in the distance had been filled with enemy troops, who had silently surrounded the entire Yunzhong army's base.

The soldier was terrified and turned around and ran towards the main tent.

Along the way, his heart was in his throat and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Finally, he ran to the main tent, breathless, and shouted, "General, General, something terrible has happened!"

Bai Lin, who was resting in the main tent, was startled when he heard the sudden shout. Without thinking too much, he quickly put on his armor and rushed out of the tent in a hurry.

The sergeant who had come to report the news was standing there in a panic. When he saw Bai Lin coming out, he shouted incoherently, "General, we're surrounded!"

Bai Lin's face changed and he shouted angrily, "Why are you so flustered?"

The sergeant took a deep breath, but his finger still trembled as he pointed in the direction not far from the base, and stammered, "General, look over there... The enemy has surrounded us without us knowing when!"

Bai Lin's heart sank when he heard this, and without saying a word he quickly walked towards the lookout tower of the camp.

When he climbed up to the platform and looked into the distance, the scene before him made him gasp.

Flags were waving in all directions, and they were already on high alert, obviously coming prepared.

On the other hand, we are like a turtle in a jar, and the situation is precarious.

Upon hearing this, Shejian hurried over and said, "General Bai, how could this happen? When did they surround us so quietly?"

Bai Lin frowned, secretly regretting his carelessness, which had allowed his soldiers to neglect their guard. But now that things had come to this, he had to find a way to deal with it.

"Pass on my order, soldiers from all camps must assemble quickly and not panic." Bai Lin shouted loudly.

Shejian also calmed down and suggested: "General Bai, although the enemy is surrounded, there must be weak spots. We can send people to explore first."

Bai Lin nodded in agreement and sent out several teams of light cavalry to explore in all directions.

Soon after, spies reported that the enemy forces in the west appeared to be well-equipped but relatively small in number.

"It seems this is the breakthrough point." Bai Lin clenched his fists.

He immediately summoned all his generals and decided to concentrate his forces to attack the defense lines of Pangbo and Meng Yi in the west.

The army in the clouds boosted their morale and rushed westward with shouts.

Pang Bo and Meng Yi were well prepared and commanded their soldiers to put up a fierce fight. For a moment, the sound of killing shook the heavens as both sides engaged in a fierce battle.

Just when the battle was at a stalemate, Han Xin led the Tuan soldiers to suddenly attack from the side and directly attack the flank of Yunzhong's army.

The Yunzhong army was suddenly in chaos, unable to take care of both ends.

At this time, Sima Yan's 40,000 elite troops also rushed to the battlefield and joined the battle.

Under heavy siege, the Yunzhong army gradually became overwhelmed and eventually retreated to its base.

Pang Bo looked at the corpses of the soldiers in front of him and said sadly, "They are all brothers. Why did they have to do this? Alas!"

Meng Yi stepped forward, patted Pang Bo on the shoulder, and comforted him, "Brother Pang, don't worry, I have a plan. However, if they don't break out, there will be no chance of surrender."

Immediately, Meng Yi mobilized a thousand archers, who stood in a neat row.

The arrows were tied with news about how Hu Hai and others usurped the throne and murdered His Majesty, and that Fusu was the heir to the Qin Dynasty as per the blood edict of the First Emperor.

"whoosh"

"whoosh"

"whoosh"

A thousand archers took turns shooting the news to the army camp in the clouds with bows and arrows.

Suddenly, the Yunzhong army camp was in a state of panic. Inside the Yunzhong army, the soldiers passed around the messages tied to the arrows and discussed them.

"Is this true? His Highness Hu Hai actually usurped the throne?"

"How could His Majesty be murdered?"

"Prince Fusu is the true heir?"

Many people looked frightened and angry, and their originally resolute hearts began to waver.

Many soldiers were confused and uneasy about the situation they faced.

Bai Lin was also shocked when he saw the news. He knew very well that if it was true as written on the paper, then their current resistance would be meaningless.

His brows were furrowed, and he was lost in thought.

Shejian stood aside and said, "General Bai, it's hard to tell whether this is true or not. Don't believe it lightly."

Bai Lin slowly raised his head, looked at Shejian, and said, "But this information is so detailed that it doesn't seem to be fabricated out of thin air."

However, at this moment, the army's morale, which was already very little, had been largely lost like a deflated ball.

The soldiers looked at each other, their eyes full of confusion and hesitation.

Just at this moment, a horse came galloping, and the person on the horse was Meng Yi.

He rode alone to the Yunzhong military camp, pulled the reins, and shouted, "General Bai, brave soldiers! I know you are all loyal to the Qin Dynasty, but do not let yourself be exploited by those treacherous villains! Now that Your Majesty has unfortunately passed away, those like Hu Hai have seized the opportunity to usurp the throne and even murdered Your Majesty. Prince Fusu is the rightful heir to the throne. Why would you serve such a villain? If you can lay down your weapons now, I will let bygones be bygones."

The atmosphere inside the tent was extremely solemn.

Bai Lin frowned tightly and fell into deep thought.

After a long pause, he raised his head and spoke, "General Shejian, I have made up my mind—I surrender. Both sides are patriotic men of the Qin Empire. We should be fighting bravely on the battlefield to defend our country, not engaging in internecine warfare and internal conflict. Continuing to fight like this will only result in mutual destruction."

When Shejian heard this, his face suddenly changed. He was Wang Li's trusted and beloved general, how could he easily betray his lord?

So, Shejian hurriedly stepped forward and said anxiously, "Absolutely not! General Bai. This matter needs to be carefully considered..."

Bai Lin simply glanced at Shejian calmly before decisively interrupting him: "General Shejian, there's no need to waste your breath trying to persuade me. I'm determined."

After saying this, he ignored Shejian's obstruction, walked out of the tent resolutely, and ordered the soldiers to raise the white flag.

Meng Yi saw the white flag from afar and was overjoyed.

Then, Meng Yi, Pang Bo and others walked forward quickly to greet them, their steps seemed a little anxious.

Bai Lin knelt on one knee and expressed his surrender in a sincere tone.

Meng Yi quickly stepped forward to help him up, saying, "General Bai is a man of great righteousness. He is truly a blessing to the Qin Empire."

However, Shejian took advantage of everyone's unpreparedness and quietly drew his bow and arrow, aiming at Meng Yi. His eyes revealed a hint of determination and unwillingness.

Just as the arrow was about to be shot, Li Ziwei was quick-eyed and quick-handed, and threw a dart like lightning, accurately knocking the arrow out of Shejian's hand.

Shejian's hand trembled slightly and an expression of surprise appeared on his face.

Seeing that the assassination attempt had failed, Shejian tried to resist, but was instantly subdued by the soldiers around him.

His body was bound tightly and he couldn't move.

Meng Yi looked at Shejian and sighed deeply, his tone filled with regret and helplessness. He said, "General Shejian, why are you doing this?"

Shejian snorted coldly, turned his head away and no longer looked at Meng Yi.

His face was full of stubbornness and indomitable spirit, and he seemed unwilling to accept such an outcome.

Afterwards, Meng Yi integrated the Yunzhong Army and read the real imperial edict aloud in the army.

The soldiers were excited and shouted "Long live the emperor".

At this time, Pang Bo, Sima Yan and others looked at Meng Yi with admiration in their eyes.

Meng Yi was delighted by this. "It seems that we are not far from controlling the 300,000 troops in the northern border."

At this point, a civil war was averted.