"Everyone, pay close attention! If we get swept away by these waves, even a god couldn't save us!"
Qin generals personally oversaw operations at each reservoir, their eyes blazing as they watched the busy soldiers, repeatedly issuing loud instructions.
These reservoirs are like wild beasts whose floodgates have been opened in advance. With just a slight nudge from the soldiers, the surging, overflowing water, like a runaway horse, breaks through the blocking stones and wood with unstoppable force.
The raging floodwaters resembled a roaring dragon, its claws outstretched as it surged down the predetermined river channel, its turbulent waves splashing up layers of mist, like blooming white lotuses, sweeping away all obstacles in its path.
The Qin soldiers standing on both banks of the river were horrified. Under the earth-shattering power, they were as insignificant as ants, and they were keenly aware of the devastating disaster that this raging flood would bring.
"Dare to unite the three clans? Let's see if this flood can drown you!" Despite their fear, a hint of anticipation appeared on the faces of the soldiers.
The Qin state was founded with great difficulty. Countless generations of Qin people fought bravely against foreign invaders with wooden sticks and their own flesh and blood. Countless brave young men died under the iron hooves of foreign invaders before the Qin state that now stands proudly among the nations.
Zhao Yan dared to unite with the three northern barbarian tribes to attack Qin, which was tantamount to touching their sore spot. How could he possibly have any reluctance in his heart?
They even... fully approved of the methods used by the King and the Grand Commandant, and believed that no means were too much to use to deal with the despicable acts committed by the Zhao state.
Anyi City, General's Mansion.
Li Balang and Zhang Ke arrived quickly, a hint of joy on their faces. "Grand Commandant, the reservoir has been successfully drained!"
"Tsk tsk, you didn't see it with your own eyes, the scene was truly spectacular, I still feel a little scared thinking about it now!!" Zhang Ke's face was a little pale, and his eyebrows twitched as he spoke.
"Heaven and earth contain supreme power, which is naturally astonishing!" Upon hearing this, the wicked man revealed a smile, and then murmured, "Everything is ready. Let this flood pass by, and soon... soon the three races will be crying."
While the group was chatting, Zhang Erhe strode to the front hall and said, "Grand Commandant, General Wang Jian has arrived with his troops. They are less than fifteen li from Anyi City."
"Hahaha, very good! The General has arrived just in time." A sharp glint flashed in the villain's eyes. He had been waiting for Wang Jian and his 100,000 elite Qin soldiers for a long time.
"Gentlemen, follow me out of the city to greet the Supreme General!" The wicked man stood up first and walked out, with the others following closely behind.
Braving the torrential rain, the group made their way to the city gate.
"Grand Commandant! The General is less than ten li from Anyi... He will arrive soon!" Tie Niu was waiting with his soldiers at the city gate when he saw E Fu and the others arrive and hurriedly went to greet them.
"It's alright, just wait!" The wicked man nodded, his gaze fixed on the far end of the main road outside the city.
Before long, a graceful figure emerged from the distant main road, rushing towards Anyi City like a black torrent against the raging wind and rain. The black banner was soaked by the rain and stuck tightly to the flagpole.
"The Supreme General has arrived!"
All eyes were drawn to the approaching army, and smiles unconsciously appeared on everyone's faces.
The wicked man, disregarding the pouring rain, strode out of the city gate and headed towards the army.
"Whoa~"
Seeing the Grand Commandant approaching them, the Qin soldiers quickly reined in their horses and shouted in unison, "We pay our respects to the Grand Commandant!"
"No need for formalities, you've all worked hard!" The wicked man waved his hand, his gaze sweeping over the Qin soldiers in front of him. They were all soaked in sweat, but they still stood up straight and were full of energy.
"Hahaha..."
Just then, a loud laugh came from afar. The soldiers quickly made way and saw Wang Jian, looking very energetic, leading Wang Ben and other soldiers.
"General, you've worked hard." The wicked man bowed to Wang Jian with his hands clasped, his tone filled with respect.
Five of the six states were destroyed by Wang Jian and his son. He fought in the north and south throughout his life and made great contributions to the unification of Qin. He could be called a pillar of the state, and he respected him very much.
Wang Jian smiled, cupped his hands in return, and said in a deep voice, "Grand Commandant, 100,000 elite troops have arrived and are ready to be deployed at any time."
He was furious about Zhao Yan's alliance with foreign tribes to attack Qin, and he applauded the evil husband's plan to flood the Zhao state.
A military general should be like a tiger descending the mountain, acting with thunderous force. Fighting bravely to kill the enemy and defending the country is the duty of a warrior. Achieving the greatest victory with the least cost is the primary goal of a general.
As for whether his actions would anger the heavens and cause widespread public resentment, that was not something a military general should worry about.
However, despite this, he dared not act as recklessly as the wicked husband.
After all, this young man is all alone, without any offspring to carry on the family line. His parents have long since passed away, leaving him all alone and without any ties. Unlike him, who has a large family of children and grandchildren, and whose family has become one of the top powerful families in Qin.
That wicked husband of mine is truly enviable!
The wicked man nodded, a resolute glint in his eyes: "General, Zhao Yan has united three clans; his intentions are wicked. After the flood, we shall raise our troops and unsheathe our swords to slaughter the Zhao state."
"What the Grand Commandant says is quite right. But with the Grand Commandant's command, we will make sure that Zhao Yan knows... that the wrath of Qin is not something he can bear." Wang Jian's tone was firm, revealing an imposing aura.
"General, why don't we go into the city for a chat first?" At this moment, Cheng Jiao and the others also came forward and said with smiles.
Wang Jian hurriedly clasped his hands in greeting, "Wang Jian greets Lord Chang'an!"
"General, please rise quickly. How could Cheng Jiao possibly pay you such a courtesy?" Cheng Jiao was very humble and quickly reached out to help Wang Jian up.
"Lord Chang'an is too modest. You are the King's own brother. How could Wang Jian dare to be impolite?" Wang Jian said solemnly, his eyes full of admiration for Cheng Jiao.
Cheng Jiao's current transformation is evident to the naked eye, and he will surely become a reliable minister in the future, sharing the king's burdens.
"Alright, let's not stand here in the rain anymore, we'll talk about it when we get back!" the wicked husband interrupted the pleasantries. Then, the group marched into Anyi City in a grand procession.
Inside the general's mansion, Wang Jian, along with Efu, Chengjiao, and others, sat around the council hall, beginning a detailed discussion on how to take advantage of the flood to decisively defeat the Zhao state's allied forces.
"The three clans and Zhao's allied forces deserve to die. They actually stationed themselves in Qi County, right in the middle of the flood. Won't they drown?" the wicked man sneered, a ruthless glint in his eyes.
"Natural disasters are beyond human control. Grand Commandant, you must also make preparations for both possibilities, in case you manage to avoid the flood!" Wang Jian reminded him in a deep voice. As a veteran general who has been through many battles, it is certainly right to make thorough preparations for both possibilities.
"There is a river outside Qi County, a river that stretches endlessly like the Milky Way, which can surely turn it into a vast ocean," the wicked man said confidently.
As fate would have it, Qi County was part of Zhang Ke's scheme, and the three clans and Zhao's allied forces just happened to be stationed there.
It seems they have no chance of escaping at all.
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