Chapter 374 Second Prince Qin Jingyuan, Rebellion!
In the city lord's mansion of Hulu City in the Nanshan Kingdom, after Xiahou Nan and Bai Qi left, Xiao Mo led his army to capture Hulu City of the Nanshan Kingdom.
At this moment, Xiao Mo was sitting in the city lord's mansion, looking at the list of casualties and those who surrendered after the siege.
After the city fell, Long Yuan fought to the death and perished on the battlefield.
Xiao Mo also felt quite sorry.
After all, this is a time when people are in need of manpower, and Long Yuan, this veteran, is at least rich in battlefield experience.
However, Xiao Mo respected him and, after carefully collecting his body, sent the镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) of Hulu City back to Chu.
After capturing Hulu City, Xiao Mo did not immediately advance to attack the city.
The main issue is the unclear situation on Xiahou Nan's and Bai Qi's side.
In case Xiahou Nan or Bai Qi encounter any accidents, I can provide timely support.
"Your Highness, reports have come from both Xia City and Tiansi City at the same time."
Zhao Wei took the letter and hurriedly entered the city lord's mansion.
Following Zhao Wei in were Xu Yongsheng, Hei Daniu, Xiao Yang, and Xiao Gui.
"Let me see."
Xiao Mo stood up, took the envelope, and opened it.
Zhao Wei and the others also watched Xiao Mo nervously, eager to see how the battle would unfold.
"very good."
Xiao Mo handed the envelope to Xiao Yang and the others, finally able to put his mind at ease.
"Xiahou Nan's side suffered a great defeat against Zhaoyang. Lian Li led the Snow-Treading Dragon Riders to break through the formation and sever the Zhaoyang formation. Now Zhaoyang has retreated back to Naihe City in Nanshan Kingdom."
Baiqi did not disappoint me either.
Bai Qi clashed head-on with Wu Qi and inflicted a major defeat on the Chu army.
After Wu Qi's defeat and retreat to the State of Nanshan, Bai Qi wrote a letter requesting a direct attack on the State of Nanshan.
Xiao Yang, Zhao Wei, and Hei Daniu were all overjoyed after reading the letter.
“In this way, with our three-pronged approach, we will surely be able to destroy the Daonan Mountain Kingdom!” Xu Yongsheng said.
"That's true, but the three-pronged army can't even finish wiping out the Nanshan Kingdom."
Xiao Mo shook his head, pondered for a moment, and then slowly spoke.
"Send an order to General Xiahou, instructing him to lead his army through the Nanshan Kingdom, directly attack the Chu Kingdom, and stand guard with our army while we invade Chu territory."
"Your Highness, what about the Kingdom of Nanshan?" Xiao Gui asked.
Xiao Mo looked at the sand table, a smile playing on his lips: "I want to see if this kid Bai Qi, so confident, can actually take him down!"
soon.
Xiao Mo's orders were sent to the camps of both armies by a messenger sword.
The following day, Xiahou Nan and Bai Qi simultaneously broke camp and marched forward.
The defeat of the Chu army greatly alarmed the king of Nanshan.
The ruler of Nanshan Kingdom originally thought that if the states of Yan and Chu marched into Qin, they would surely catch Qin off guard.
But who knew that although the Yan army had the advantage, it was also held back by the Qin king who was in charge of the west.
The Chu army suffered a crushing defeat.
Now, let alone getting a share of Qin's spoils, even his own Nanshan Kingdom is about to be lost.
The Kingdom of Nanshan wanted to write a letter to the Frost King to sue for peace.
However, the State of Chu promptly sent an ambassador to the State of Nanshan, after which the State of Nanshan abandoned its surrender.
Qin spies learned of this and reported it to Xiao Mo.
Xiao Mo felt that something was amiss.
Although Xiao Mo would definitely not accept the surrender of the King of Nanshan Kingdom, this time he came with the intention of destroying the country.
However, Xiao Mo knew even better that the ruler of Nanshan Kingdom was timid, and now that the safety of Nanshan Kingdom was at stake, the ruler of Nanshan Kingdom would certainly not be so easily persuaded.
Since the other side has given up surrendering, it means one thing—the Chu and Yan states may still have a backup plan, and this backup plan persuaded the king of Nanshan.
But all Xiao Mo can do right now is to act according to the original plan.
Six months later, Xiao Mo and Xiahou Nan each led their armies through numerous obstacles, piercing through the Nanshan Kingdom like long swords and penetrating into the Chu Kingdom.
At the same time, Baiqi's offensive against Nanshan Kingdom became increasingly fierce.
The Nanshan Kingdom had no way to deal with Xiao Mo and Xiahou Nan's army, which had crossed its territory.
He had an incredibly difficult time dealing with the white rafts alone.
At this time, Bai Qi's army had already swallowed up most of the territory of Nanshan Kingdom.
Moreover, the morale of the Nanshan Kingdom was declining and on the verge of collapse, with countless deserters defecting to the Baiqi army.
Now the ruler of Nanshan Kingdom can only place his hopes on the army led by Wu Qi.
If it weren't for Wu Qi's army, the head of the King of Nanshan Kingdom would have been offered to Xiao Mo by Bai Qi long ago.
However, a month later, during a major battle, Wu Qi clashed head-on with Bai Qi. He personally led his army into battle and was seriously wounded as a result.
Wu Qi was an old general with many hidden ailments and a low cultivation level.
This severe injury and crushing defeat became the final straw that broke the old general's back.
After the old general died of illness in his tent, his deputy, Kong Quan, took over the army.
But Wu Qi had a history of losing more than winning against Bai Qi, so how could Kong Quan possibly be a match for Bai Qi now?
Because of a major failed decision, Kong Quan was lured into a vast valley by Bai Qi.
The allied forces of Nanshan and Chu surrendered.
However, Bai Qi, citing the reason that "the Chu and Nanshan states have been fickle and if they are not all killed, they may cause chaos," ordered the massacre of approximately 400,000 surrendered soldiers from the Chu and Nanshan allied forces, excluding 240 young children, leaving no survivors.
When the news of the massacre of 400,000 soldiers reached the ears of the King of Nanshan, he fell off his dragon throne.
The king of Nanshan knew he had to surrender.
But Baiqi still refused to surrender.
A month later, Baiqi captured the capital of Nanshan Kingdom, except for the ironclad rule that Xiao Mo had previously established—that ordinary people could not be oppressed.
The king, concubines, and all the officials of the Nanshan Kingdom were all killed without exception; their entire families, including their relatives, were wiped out.
When Xiao Mo learned of this news, he remained silent in his tent for a long time.
However, according to the laws of Qin, Bai Qi's actions could not be blamed at all.
Such things are not uncommon even on the battlefield; it's just that Xiao Mo is stricter and more lenient in managing his army.
"According to the Qin law, I have nothing to say about what you have done. However, Heaven cherishes life. If you do not restrain your murderous intent, you will surely harm yourself in the future. I hope you will understand this."
Xiao Mo wrote a letter to Bai Qi, and then presented it to the King of Qin, explaining the matter.
Xiao Mo could no longer blame Bai Qi.
After this battle, Bai Qi made a name for himself and was highly valued by the King of Qin, eventually leading an army on his own.
He has to walk his own path.
Three days later, the King of Qin issued an edict recalling Bai Qi back to the capital, and Zhao Guang and Li Jing were appointed to guard the Nanshan Kingdom.
After Bai Qi returned to the capital, he was granted the title of Lord Wu'an. The King of Qin ordered Bai Qi to go and assist the King of Zhenxi in resisting the State of Yan.
"Your Highness, I will prove to you that Qi is right!"
Standing outside the city gate, Bai Qi bowed deeply in Xiao Mo's direction, then mounted his horse and headed for the frontier.
Meanwhile, Xiao Mo and Xiahou Nan were advancing into the heart of the Chu Kingdom.
Because the State of Chu suffered repeated defeats, and its opponents were the renowned Frost King Xiao Mo and the famous Wei general Xiahou Nan, many cities surrendered without even bothering to resist.
Just as Xiao Mo's army was making good progress.
An urgent letter arrived in Xiao Mo's hands—
"Second Prince Qin Jingyuan, rebel!"
(End of this chapter)
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