The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

In November of the 32nd year of Emperor Qin Shihuang's reign (215 BC), a cold wind howled through the streets and alleys of Xianyang City, bringing bursts of biting cold.

During the grand court session in the Xianyang Imperial City, a tense and solemn atmosphere permeated the Zhangtai Palace.

The First Emperor sat upright on the dragon throne, his majestic face making people feel awe.

The ministers stood neatly on both sides of the stage. They were dressed in court robes and had solemn expressions. The whole palace was shrouded in a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

The Chief Justice stepped forward, bowed respectfully to the First Emperor, and said, "Your Majesty, news has arrived from the southern border of the Black Ice Terrace. Prince Duotun of Nanyue has arrived in the Lingnan region while on the run and has successfully gathered a force in an attempt to launch a counterattack."

Upon hearing the news, the First Emperor frowned slightly, but soon regained his composure.

He turned to Prime Minister Li Si, who also bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the Yunyang plague has caused the deaths and injuries of thousands of our Great Qin civilians. Duo Dun is truly guilty of heinous crimes. As Lieutenant Meng said, 'Those who offend our Great Qin will be punished, no matter how far away they are.' I implore Your Majesty to dispatch troops to encircle and eliminate these traitors and traitors!"

The First Emperor was silent for a moment, his eyes gradually growing cold. He slammed his hand on the table and shouted angrily, "How dare the barbarians of the Baiyue defy my will and murder my people? Pass on my decree. Command the Imperial Lieutenant Tu Sui to lead an army of 200,000 south from Changsha County to pacify Lingnan and bring Duoton to justice."

His voice echoed in the hall with irresistible majesty.

All the ministers knelt on the ground to show that they obeyed the order.

The First Emperor stood up, walked to the window, and gazed into the distance.

He secretly thought that the southern Yue region had always been a thorny problem. Now, the Dodon Rebellion had made him even more determined to completely resolve this hidden danger.

He knew that this expedition would not be easy, but for the sake of the stability and peace of the Qin Dynasty, he had to act decisively. He believed that his decision would bring more glory and prosperity to the Qin Dynasty.

The First Emperor looked at the crowd solemnly and spoke again, "Furthermore, I have decided to assign the Supervisory Censor Lu to be responsible for the supply of military supplies. I will also urge the soldiers and civilians to build an artificial canal between the Xiang River and the Li River in Xing'an to ensure that food and fodder can be transported to the front lines in a timely manner. At the same time, I hope Tu Sui will fully cooperate with this project."

After hearing this, all the ministers expressed their agreement. They were well aware of the importance of this canal to victory in the war and stability in southern Xinjiang.

Subsequently, the First Emperor announced a series of appointments and deployments aimed at ensuring that the Qin army could successfully march into the Lingnan region and complete the great cause of unification.

The ministers accepted the order and took their leave one after another, and the entire court gradually became quiet.

The First Emperor sat alone on the dragon throne, his eyes deep and solemn. He pondered secretly, his heart filled with worry and determination.

The world was in turmoil, the remnants of the six kingdoms were ready to make trouble, and the people were unstable. These problems made the First Emperor deeply worried. He knew that he had a huge responsibility. If he wanted to ensure the eternal stability of the Qin Dynasty, he had to find a way to solve these problems.

The First Emperor thought that if he could find the secret of immortality, he would have more time to govern the country, quell rebellions, and appease the people. Only in this way could the Qin Dynasty achieve long-term stability and prosperity.

Thinking of this, the First Emperor's eyes became firm. He decided to immediately summon Zhao Gao and Li Si to discuss the matter.

The First Emperor believed that as long as he persevered in his pursuit of immortality, he would one day find the answer. Then, the Qin Dynasty would usher in a new era, and he would become the greatest emperor in history.

The words are divided into two parts.

Following the First Emperor's order, the Qin army began actively preparing for the southern expedition. Two hundred thousand soldiers gathered in Changsha County like a torrent of steel, awaiting the opportunity to set out.

Ten days later, 200,000 Qin troops, led by Ren Xiong, marched southward from Changsha County.

After a series of battles, the Qin army broke through the barriers and killed the generals, killing the Yue people so badly that the blood flowed like a river.

However, when the Qin army arrived at Yuechengling, they encountered stubborn resistance.

Yuechengling is a strategically located area that is easy to defend but difficult to attack. The Yue army, relying on the terrain advantage, repeatedly repelled the Qin army's attacks.

Ren Xiong was extremely anxious. If they could not break through Yuechengling as soon as possible, the supply of food and grass for the Qin army would become a big problem.

Just when Ren Xiong was at his wit's end, his deputy general Zhao Tuo offered a suggestion: "General, to the north of Yuechengling is the Li River. We can get behind the Yue army, sail down the river, and catch them off guard."

Ren Xiong was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately ordered his men to lead their troops back to the Li River and cross the river by boat.

The Yue army never expected that the Qin army would attack from behind, and they were immediately thrown into disarray.

The Qin army took the opportunity to launch a fierce attack and broke through Yuechengling in one fell swoop.

On the battlefield, the Qin army and the Yue army engaged in a fierce battle. The Qin soldiers, wearing black armor and holding sharp bronze swords, were arranged in neat square formations and advanced like a steel torrent.

Vietnamese soldiers were dressed in colorful clothes and armed with various weapons. They were scattered in the mountains and used the terrain to their advantage to resist.

The Qin army's archers shot arrows from a distance, and the arrows rained down on the Yue army.

The Vietnamese army defended themselves with shields and spears, and also fought back with bows and arrows.

The arrows from both sides intertwined in the air, forming beautiful arcs.

The Qin infantrymen, armed with long spears and long swords, engaged in close combat with the Yue army. Their swordsmanship was so sharp that every blow could take the lives of the Yue soldiers.

The Yue army resisted with daggers and short swords. They were agile and every attack posed a threat to the Qin army.

The Qin cavalry shuttled across the battlefield. Their war horses were tall and mighty, and each one could bring tremendous pressure to the enemy.

The Vietnamese army defended themselves with spears and shields, and also fought back with bows and arrows. The cavalry of both sides fought each other on the battlefield, and each charge caused heavy casualties to the other side.

On the battlefield, the bodies of the Qin and Yue armies piled up like mountains, their blood staining the ground red. The Qin army, with high morale, advanced step by step, pushing the Yue army into a desperate situation. The Yue army put up a tenacious resistance, defending their homeland with their lives.

At this moment, a cheer came from the rear of the Qin army. It turned out that the main force of the Qin army had circled around to the rear of the Yue army, sailing down the river and catching the Yue army off guard.

The Vietnamese army never expected the Qin army to attack from behind, and they were immediately thrown into disarray. Their defenses were quickly broken by the Qin army, who rushed in like a force unto themselves, slaughtering the Vietnamese army without a single soldier remaining.

Ren Xiong was overjoyed as he watched the situation unfold on the battlefield. He knew the battle was already won and the Yue army could no longer withstand the Qin army's attack. He immediately ordered the Qin army to launch an all-out attack, annihilating the Yue army in one fell swoop.

Upon hearing the order, the Qin soldiers launched a final charge, pouncing on the Yue army like tigers descending from the mountains, slaughtering them and leaving a river of blood.

The Vietnamese soldiers were in panic and fled in all directions, trying to escape the battlefield.

The Qin soldiers chased and killed the Yue army all the way and drove them out of Yuechengling.

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, the leader of the Yue army fled south with his remaining troops. The Qin soldiers pursued them relentlessly, annihilating the remaining Yue troops one by one.

After the battle, the Qin army successfully broke through Yuechengling, captured Duoton, and opened the door to Lingnan. Their victory laid a solid foundation for the first emperor to unify Lingnan.