The wicked man stood on the ruins of Parthia, gazing into the distance.
There are still many unknown territories waiting to be conquered there. But the army has been on a long expedition, and the supply lines are too long; it is not advisable to continue advancing rashly.
"Order the entire army to rest for a month, and then return to the capital!" he said in a deep voice. "This Grand Commandant must report back to His Majesty on this great victory!"
Three months later, outside Xianyang City.
The mighty Qin army returned in triumph.
They escorted countless prisoners and transported innumerable spoils of war.
The jade from Kangju, the lapis lazuli from Daxia, the glass from Anxi—countless rare treasures dazzle the eye.
Ying Zheng personally greeted him outside the city, and civil and military officials lined up to welcome him.
"The Grand Commandant is mighty!"
"The Qin army is invincible!"
Amidst deafening cheers, the wicked man rode forward and bowed to the First Emperor: "Your subject, the wicked man, pays his respects to Your Majesty!"
"My dear minister, you may rise." Ying Zheng smiled broadly. "This western expedition has been a resounding victory! I have ordered a grand celebration banquet to be held for you and all the soldiers!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The wicked man stood up. "Your Majesty's order has led the western expedition, and we have already conquered the three kingdoms of Kangju, Daxia, and Anxi."
"From now on, there will be no more obstacles on the Silk Road. Our Qin caravans can reach the far west, exchange for endless wealth, and spread the fame of our Qin!"
Ying Zheng laughed loudly: "Good! My dear minister has lived up to my expectations and made great contributions to the Qin Dynasty! Guards, bestow rewards! I want the whole world to know that those who have made great contributions to the Qin Dynasty's expansion will receive the highest honor!"
That evening, the Epang Palace was brightly lit, and a grand victory celebration banquet was held.
Civil and military officials mingled and drank.
The fall of the three kingdoms beyond the Western Regions meant that the territory of the Qin Dynasty expanded once again, and the prestige of the empire was enhanced once more!
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