Outside Zhennan Pass, 60,000 soldiers knelt down together.
The leader was Meng Jue, who led the Baiyue people and was revered as the Barbarian Lord.
He lowered his head and knelt on the ground like all the other senior executives to show his submission.
The Baiyue troops behind him did not resist at all because Meng Jue held a very high prestige among them, and submitting to the Wei Dynasty was not something unacceptable to them.
In short, no matter what the Barbarian Lord wants to do, they will follow and agree.
Therefore, now everyone is kneeling outside Zhennan Pass, and no one is disobeying or having any objections.
At this moment, on the top of Zhennan Pass, when everyone heard what Meng Jue said, they all had expressions of disbelief.
Lu An looked down. The one who had once made him feel extremely difficult and was named the Barbarian Lord by Baiyue, actually chose to...
Song Gongwen and Lin Yuansong looked at each other, and saw the shock in each other's eyes.
They didn't know Meng Jue, but they knew Baiyue very well.
This is a place that no dynasty in the Central Plains could conquer.
Although it is not a big enemy, it is also a serious concern, like a steel needle that can threaten the southern border of Wei at any time.
Of course, as civil officials, they also considered more than just strategic objectives, but also governance. Baiyue is mountainous and water-rich, but it also has plains with abundant rainfall, which is conducive to the growth of various plants.
If used well, it can fully echo with the Jiangnan region and allow the court to take further economic steps.
More importantly, the Baiyue are close to the sea to the south. Conquering the Baiyue would provide more outlets to the sea.
Even if it is of no use now, it may not be useful in the future.
Especially Song Gongwen.
When writing the National Security Policy, I also considered the usefulness of Baiyue to Wei, but I also knew that this place was difficult to conquer, so I gave up, which was a bit of a pity.
Because he knew that if the Baiyue could be incorporated into the territory of the Wei Dynasty, there would be various benefits.
But he never thought that such a thing would actually come true one day.
Minister of War Lin Yuansong also had the same idea in his mind.
He knew too well what Baiyue was like, especially Meng Jue, who was able to unify Baiyue. Now it seemed that they posed no threat to Wei.
But as time goes on, once the enemy has completely united the Baiyue people, then the situation will be different. The threat they pose may not be less than that of the grassland to the northern border, and the consequences will be very terrible.
Therefore, when Wei Yunyi chose to lead the army in person, he did not object too much, and especially during the process, he did his best.
According to the order, elite troops from all over the country were mobilized to Zhennan Pass with the aim of attacking the Baiyue.
Even if Meng Jue cannot be destroyed, at least the Baiyue people will be severely damaged.
There will be no recovery in the next few decades.
Therefore, he cares a lot about this battle.
When Lin Yuansong heard that Wei Yunyi had released Meng Jue, provided him with food and supplies, and opened up trade, he became extremely anxious, because he knew that if he continued like this, he would only end up nurturing a tiger to harm him!
But now, when Lin Yuansong saw the other party leading the Baiyue army back and shouting that they wanted to surrender to the Wei Dynasty, he was completely stunned.
Because he never expected that things would turn out like this, it was hard to believe.
Baiyue, actually wanted to submit to Wei...
When everyone was shocked and in disbelief.
Beside him, Wei Yunyi was stunned and stood there in a daze, his heart filled with confusion and doubt. He wondered if he had heard it wrong and couldn't help but ask, "My dear ministers, what is Meng...Meng Jue saying?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone reacted and bowed, saying in unison: "Your Majesty, the Baiyue must submit to the Great Wei!"
Submit to the Great Wei.
After confirming that I heard correctly.
Wei Yunyi couldn't help but tremble all over, and his mouth was dry.
What is Meng Jue thinking? He surrendered not long ago, and now he wants to submit again and incorporate Baiyue into the territory of Wei?
Is this person crazy? Why?
His face looked ugly, his body was cold, and his hands were shaking, because even Wei Yunyi had never thought that Meng Jue would make such a choice. It was not only confusing, but also unbelievable. What on earth was going on?
Why?
"Your Majesty, the Emperor of Wei, please accept our submission."
At this time, Meng Jue, who was under the city, saw that there was no response, so he spoke again.
Since he had decided to surrender, he would not hesitate, and he knew in his heart that the Emperor of Wei would definitely accept it.
Conquering the Baiyue was something that no dynasty in the Central Plains had ever done, but the other side had accomplished it. Just by doing this, they could leave their name in history and win the reputation of a wise ruler in the history books.
On the top of the city wall, when Wei Yunyi heard these words again, he was shaking.
It’s true, it’s true, the Baiyue really wants to submit to the Wei Dynasty.
"Your Majesty, open the city gates and accept surrender!"
At the same time, Song Gongwen, Lin Yuansong and others also knelt down.
Their eyes were filled with excitement, because once the Baiyue people surrendered, not only would the southern border no longer be in danger, but the territory of the Great Wei would also be greatly expanded. Adding Gaoyang to the mix, the territory of the Great Wei would be unprecedented in the Central Plains, but it would certainly be considered vast and boundless.
Everyone is naturally happy and excited about this kind of thing, because as long as it is completed, the Wei Dynasty will usher in another prosperous era.
It will be a more powerful and prosperous era than when the previous emperor was alive. The Great Wei will truly become the absolute overlord of the Eastern Continent!
As for Wei Yunyi, after hearing what everyone said, he was speechless.
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