Beneath the walls of Panyu, war drums thundered.

The Qin army's siege equipment was faintly visible in the morning mist, stretching as far as the eye could see.

On the city walls, the Baiyue soldiers stood with solemn expressions. This capital city, which had stood for hundreds of years, was about to face its greatest test in history.

"Report!" A scout galloped in, "That wicked Grand Commandant's navy has blockaded the mouth of the Pearl River!"

Wang Jian stood before the central command tent, gazing at this majestic city. Since ancient times, Panyu has been known for its strategic importance, being easy to defend and difficult to attack. Surrounded by water on three sides and backed by mountains on the other, it was a place that even the six powerful states of the past could not conquer.

But this time is different.

"Order all units," he said in a deep voice, "to prepare for the final assault!"

The order spread throughout the army like thunder.

Sixty thousand Qin soldiers began to stand ready, and catapults and siege ladders were pushed to the front line.

Further away, crossbowmen were already lined up, ready to unleash a barrage of fire at any moment.

Just then, a rider galloped up: "The Grand Commandant has given orders! The navy is in position and ready to coordinate with the army at any time!"

Wang Jian nodded; this was exactly the news he had been waiting for.

With the Baiyue navy unable to provide support, Panyu cannot hold out for long relying solely on its city defenses.

Moreover, the city's food supplies were already exhausted, and the main force of Baiyue suffered heavy casualties in the Battle of Longmen Valley.

"Pass on my orders." He paced to the sand table. "Order the right wing to launch a feint attack from the west gate, and the left wing to prepare a fire attack. The main force will hold the line at the front, and launch a general offensive as soon as the navy moves out!"

"promise!"

Meanwhile, on the Pearl River, the villain's warships had formed a huge encirclement.

After the previous battle, the Baiyue's proud navy had been completely annihilated.

Now, only the Qin army's battle flags flutter in the wind on this great river.

"Is everything ready?" the wicked husband asked.

"Reporting to the Grand Commandant," Zhang Erhe said, "the Mohist mechanisms are all in place. The oil supply is also plentiful; we await your command!"

The wicked man nodded in satisfaction. He was going to show Yi Yusong what a real naval battle was like!

"Prepare!" he said in a deep voice. "When the sun rises, that's when we'll make our move!"

On the city wall of Panyu, Yi Yusong was also closely watching the enemy's movements.

This ruler of Baiyue now looks haggard and has lost his former vigor.

"How much grain and fodder is left in the city?" he asked.

"Your Majesty..." a general hesitated, "we only have enough to last three days."

Yi Yusong closed his eyes. He knew this was a desperate battle with no way out. But as long as Panyu could be held, the Baiyue people would still have hope.

"Pass down the order," he gritted his teeth, "Defend the city to the death! We'd rather die than surrender!"

As the sun rose, the battle began.

Suddenly, a deafening battle cry erupted from the right flank of the Qin army, as thousands of soldiers pushed ladders and launched a fierce attack on the west gate.

The defending troops immediately retaliated with a hail of arrows, and for a moment, shouts of battle and screams of agony resounded through the sky.

"No!" an old general suddenly shouted from the city wall, "This is a feint! The main Qin army isn't here!"

Before the words were even finished, a loud explosion suddenly rang out on the river. The wicked man's navy had begun its operation!

Warships spewed out huge columns of water, forming a curtain of water. Under the cover of this water curtain, more warships quietly approached the city walls.

"put!"

At a command, countless earthenware jars filled with specially made oil were hurled onto the city walls by catapults. The jars shattered, and the oil splattered everywhere, instantly creating a sea of ​​fire.

"Not good!" The defenders hastily retreated, but it was too late. This special Mohist-made kerosene ignited instantly upon contact, and even water couldn't extinguish it. In the blink of an eye, a large section of the city wall was cleared.

"The opportunity has arrived!" This was the moment Wang Jian had been waiting for. "All troops, attack! Take Panyu!"

The main force of the Qin army surged towards the city walls like a flood. Countless siege ladders were erected on the walls, and soldiers scrambled to climb them. Although the defenders fought desperately, they were overwhelmed by such overwhelming numbers.

"Your Majesty!" a general rushed in to report, "It's terrible! The Qin army has broken through from the west gate!"

Yi Yusong's face turned ashen. It turned out the feint attack earlier was a ruse; the main force had been waiting for its chance. Now, taking advantage of the chaos caused by the fire attack, they had broken through the city's defenses in one fell swoop.

"Kill them!"

Amidst shouts of battle, more and more Qin soldiers poured into the city. Street fighting erupted. Although the Baiyue soldiers were fierce and brave, they could not withstand the iron torrent of the Qin army.

The wicked man's navy was also busy. They kept throwing oil into the city, putting the defenders under double fire. If they went to fight the fire, the city walls would fall. But if they didn't, the fire would burn down the entire city.

"Report!" another messenger arrived, "Your Majesty, the east gate has also been breached! The Qin army has reached the outskirts of the palace!"

Yi Yusong knew this was the final moment. The capital of Baiyue could not be defended after all.

"Pass down the order," he said with difficulty, "Prepare to break out!"

But it was too late. Wang Jian had anticipated this, so he had deliberately left behind a surprise force. When Yi Yusong led his personal guards out of the palace, they were immediately surrounded.

"King of Baiyue," Wang Jian rode up, "Do you still intend to put up a stubborn resistance?"

Yi Yusong gave a bitter smile and slowly lowered the sword in his hand.

He knew it was all over.

As dusk fell, the beacon fires gradually died down.

This ancient capital has changed hands.

The Qin army cleared out the remaining enemy forces in the city and cleaned up the battlefield.

Ruins and corpses were everywhere, and the air was thick with the smell of blood and burning.

"Take stock of the spoils!" Wang Jian ordered.

"Reporting to the General, in this battle, over 30,000 enemy soldiers were killed and over 10,000 captured. Our army suffered over 800 casualties. Yi Yusong has been captured, and the Baiyue have completely submitted!"

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