The Qin army charged forward like demons, slaughtering the surrendered Parthian soldiers.

Amidst the flashing blades, countless people fell into pools of blood.

Those who tried to resist were shot to death by a hail of arrows, and those who tried to escape were caught up and executed on the spot.

The battle lasted for a full day.

By evening, only a scene of devastation remained on the battlefield.

According to statistics, this battle resulted in the annihilation of over 80,000 Parthian heavy cavalry, with all prisoners executed. The Qin army suffered fewer than 5,000 casualties, making it a resounding victory.

"Order the entire army to continue westward!" the wicked man roared. "This Grand Commandant will pacify the entire Anxi region and wipe out these rebels completely!"

The Qin army was in high spirits and marched into the heart of Parthia.

Along the way, they conquered city after city.

Wherever they went, anyone who resisted was killed without exception.

The cities that surrendered were not spared either; all able-bodied men were conscripted for hard labor, and women were distributed among the soldiers.

The Qin army was like a sharp knife, piercing straight into the heart of Parthia.

Ten days later, the army arrived outside Ctesiphon, the capital of Parthia.

This magnificent city is situated on the banks of the Tigris River, with high walls and a complex water defense system.

The city housed the last of Parthia's elite troops, ready to fight a decisive battle against the Qin army.

"Grand Commandant," a scout reported, "there are at least two hundred thousand troops inside the city, and the walls are strong and the supplies are plentiful. A direct assault would likely result in heavy casualties..."

"Ha." The wicked man sneered, "These barbarians never learn their lesson. Order the entire army to prepare to attack the city! This Grand Commandant will show them what true despair is!"

Boom! Boom! Boom!

With a dull thud, the massive catapult began to unleash its power.

Countless boulders crashed against the city walls, kicking up clouds of dust. At the same time, archers fired continuously, a dense rain of arrows covering the entire city wall.

"Hold on! We must hold on!" the Parthian general shouted hoarsely.

On the city walls, the Parthian army fought back fiercely.

Their archers also kept retaliating, causing considerable casualties to the Qin army, but also thoroughly igniting the Qin army's ferocity.

"Launch a rocket!"

At a command, countless rockets soared into the sky and landed in the city. The dry buildings were instantly ignited, flames shooting into the heavens. The panicked people fled in all directions, but had nowhere to hide.

Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out in the city.

"Grand Commandant!" the scout reported excitedly, "The city is on fire! And there's an inside agent at the west gate who has already opened it!"

It turns out that the wicked husband had already sent spies into the city to bribe some of the garrison. Now that fires are raging throughout the city, the inside agent has taken advantage of the chaos to open the city gates!

"Order the entire army to charge in!"

The Qin army surged into the city like a tidal wave, unleashing a frenzied massacre. The Parthian defenders fought desperately, but were utterly powerless against this sudden attack. Soon, more and more districts fell under Qin control, and the defenders suffered a crushing defeat.

"Retreat to the palace!" the Parthian general ordered. "Defend the palace to the death!"

The remaining defenders retreated into the palace, preparing for a final stand. However, the wicked ruler was in no hurry to attack; instead, he ordered archers to be positioned all around the palace, continuously firing into the interior.

"Let them wait to die inside!" the wicked man sneered. "At the same time, order all departments to continue the search and extermination within the city. Not a single Parthian shall be spared!"

The Qin army conducted a thorough search of the city, and any Parthians found hiding anywhere were killed on the spot.

Blood quickly stained the streets, and corpses piled up like mountains.

The massacre lasted for three whole days.

By the time the last corner had been searched, the entire capital had become a living hell.

According to statistics, more than 300,000 Parthian soldiers and civilians were killed in this battle, including nobles, officials and other prominent members of the elite class.

"Grand Commandant," Meng Tian reported, "there's been no sound from the palace. Should we rush in and check?"

"No need," the wicked man said coldly. "Those barbarians hiding inside have either starved to death or committed suicide. Send men in to clean up the corpses, then burn the palace down!"

The soldiers entered the palace and found that everyone inside was dead.

The Parthian king was found dead in his palace, having committed suicide.

His body was dragged out, displayed in the sun for three days, and then thrown into a mass grave.

"Send the order to the entire army." The wicked man stood in the square filled with corpses, "Continue westward! This Grand Commandant will ensure that the voice of a Parthian will never be heard again on this land!"

The army continued westward, leaving nothing but desolation in its wake.

One city after another fell, and people were slaughtered in droves.

Within just one month, this once-powerful empire completely collapsed.

According to statistics, this campaign resulted in the deaths of over a million Parthian soldiers and civilians, with the remainder fleeing to more western regions and disappearing from the scene.

This is the power of the Qin Dynasty's iron hooves—wherever they went, rivers of blood flowed and corpses littered the fields, leaving all foreign tribes surrounded by endless fear, awaiting death and the destruction of their nations!

"Grand Commandant," Zhang Erhe came to inquire, "We have now conquered Kangju, Daxia, and Anxi. Should we continue westward? I've heard that further west lies an even more expansive region..."

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