As night fell, the Epang Palace was brightly lit.

Civil and military officials raised their glasses in celebration, and laughter filled the air.

The wicked man stood outside the palace, gazing southwards.

The Baiyue people there were still trembling with fear, but so what?

The rule of an empire is to instill awe in its subjects; this is the foundation of a lasting dynasty.

From then on, the Baiyue people ceased to exist.

Some were merely one county within the vast territory of the Qin Empire.

Those captured laborers will also give their all for the glory of the empire on this land.

This is the logic of conquerors, and an inevitable path for the rise of an empire!

"Grand Commandant!" An officer strode over. "His Majesty orders you to give a detailed report on the situation in various parts of Baiyue."

The wicked man straightened his clothes and strode into the main hall.

The assembled officials stood solemnly, all waiting to hear the report from this meritorious official.

"Your Majesty," he said, bowing slightly, "the sixteen commanderies of Baiyue have all been pacified, and the county system has been established in each region. I have been enforcing Qin laws there, and all those who have resisted have been severely punished. Now, the entire Baiyue region is under my control!"

"Tell me the details," Ying Zheng asked.

"Your Majesty," the wicked man continued, "besides the 70,000 able-bodied men we captured, I have also established a comprehensive household registration system throughout the land. From now on, all able-bodied men of the Baiyue tribes will be registered, and there will be no possibility of rebellion."

"Furthermore, I have stationed elite troops in key cities. Heavy forces have also been deployed along the coast to prevent anyone from colluding with foreign powers. This conquest can be described as eliminating the threat at its root!"

"Excellent!" Ying Zheng praised, "You have lived up to my expectations and rendered great service to the Qin Dynasty. Guards, bring more wine! I wish to personally toast the Grand Commandant!"

Upon seeing this, the courtiers all raised their cups in celebration.

The conquest of Baiyue brought in a large number of laborers, which alleviated the manpower shortage caused by the large-scale construction.

After the banquet, the wicked husband returned to the Grand Commandant's residence.

Looking at the map on the wall, he felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

This southern expedition not only expanded the territory of the Qin Dynasty, but also made his fame resound throughout the world.

From then on, whenever the Baiyue were mentioned, people would inevitably think of this bloody conquest.