Chapter 50: Great victory? Just a strategy to lure the enemy!
Soon, guards came hurriedly to report, holding in their hands the evidence of crimes seized from the doctors' residences. The embezzled gold, silver and jewels sparkled, but seemed so dazzling, and incompatible with the righteousness of the court.

There are also books and scrolls that record the crimes of the doctors, such as embezzlement, bribery, oppression of the people, etc. Each one is shocking! !
When the doctors saw this, their faces turned pale and they were terrified!
They knelt on the ground and begged for mercy, their cries and shouts rose one after another, and the court was in chaos.

One of them pleaded in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, please spare our lives! We know we are wrong, please have mercy on us!"

The other one kowtowed desperately until his forehead was bleeding, but he still refused to stop!

The First Emperor watched coldly, his heart filled with disappointment and anger.

He had given these doctors high positions and generous salaries, hoping that they would be loyal to the country and benefit the people, but he did not expect that they would be so bold and presumptuous, deceiving their superiors and subordinates.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm the anger in his heart, and then slowly said: "I gave you a chance, but you didn't cherish it."

"Someone... drag them out and kill them!!!"

Following the order from the First Emperor, the palace guards dragged all the doctors out of the court one by one!

The cries and pleas of the doctors gradually faded away and finally disappeared outside the palace gate.

Peace returned to the court, but the air was still filled with a heavy sense of solemnity and murder!

……

After retiring from court, Fusu, full of doubts, went straight to Ye Chi's residence.

When he arrived at the door, he saw Ye Chi in green clothes, with his hands behind his back, who had been waiting for him for a long time, as if he had already expected his arrival.

Fusu was immediately surprised: "Sir, have you predicted that I would come?"

Ye Chi smiled slightly and said, "Now, everyone in Xianyang City is talking about Tu Sui's five armies' great victory. I guess you will come here because of the Baiyue incident."

Fusu was shocked when he heard this, and nodded, "That's right, Tu Sui did not adopt your strategy, but he also won a great victory. Could it be that your previous prediction was wrong?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Chi did not answer directly, but asked in return: "Your Highness, do you think that victory or defeat in war depends entirely on strategy?"

Fusu was stunned for a moment, then he pondered and said: "Strategy is important, but military strength, generals, weather and terrain are also indispensable."

Ye Chi did not say much, but took a prepared map from the table, slowly unfolded it, pointed at the mountains and rivers in the map, and analyzed it in detail to Fusu: "Your Highness, please see that Tu Ju divided his troops into five groups to attack Baiyue. Although he was able to easily win and occupy some cities in the early stage, with this kind of fighting style, the main force is very easy to be surrounded by the enemy from both sides."

"In my opinion, Tu Ju's isolated army fell into the trap set by the Baiyue army to lure the enemy deep into their territory."

"The cities they have captured are only temporary victories that will soon be lost."

"Therefore, Tu Ju's main force must not continue to advance further!!"

Fusu was shocked when he heard this, and asked hurriedly: "Mr. Ye, if this continues, then, what will be the result?"

Ye Chi shook his head solemnly and said in a deep voice: "The whole army may be destroyed! Few people can escape... Tu Ju is also in great danger."

"This battle will definitely lead to defeat!"

Fusu's face changed drastically and his shock was evident in his words.

He never expected that the so-called big victory would actually be the beginning of a failure!

He couldn't help but ask, "How...how is this possible? Didn't our army win a great victory? How could it be..."

Ye Chi sighed and explained, "Your Highness, you don't know that the outcome of a war cannot be decided in a moment. Although Tu Ju is brave and good at fighting, he fell into the enemy's trap this time."

"The Baiyue army deliberately showed weakness to lure our army deeper, and then attacked from both sides. Naturally, our army could not resist." Upon hearing this, Fusu's anxiety was beyond words. He clenched his fists and said to Ye Chi anxiously: "Sir, you must save my Great Qin, save my men of the Great Qin!"

"General Tu Ju has penetrated deep into enemy territory and is in imminent danger. If he fails, our Great Qin will suffer heavy losses! Sir, you are extremely wise and must have a good plan to resolve this crisis!"

Ye Chi looked at Fusu's anxious expression and was also filled with worries.

He was fully aware of the seriousness of the matter. Once Tu Ju's army was destroyed, not only would the Qin Dynasty lose a large number of elite soldiers, but the enemies of the Baiyue would also become more arrogant, posing a great threat to the Qin Dynasty's rule.

However, he also knew that it would not be easy to dissuade Tu Ju, as this man was stubborn and would find it difficult to change his mind once he made a decision.

Ye Chi sighed and said slowly: "Your Highness, the only solution now is to send people to the front line as soon as possible to persuade Tu Ju not to go any further."

"I ask Your Majesty to write another letter, detailing the interests involved, hoping to change his mind."

"At the same time, we will send people to closely monitor the developments on the front line, and report to Xianyang immediately if there are any changes."

Upon hearing this, Fusu did not dare to delay for a moment, and bowed and said, "Thank you very much for your advice, sir. Fusu would like to thank you on behalf of the men of Daqin!"

After saying this, Fusu hurriedly left Ye Mansion!

He was concerned about the safety of Daqin, and his steps became more and more rapid, as if he was rushing along like a meteor chasing the moon.

However, before entering the palace, he was not careful because the stone steps were steep and he accidentally fell and broke his palm!

In an instant, blood gushed out, dyeing the white jade steps red.

When the pain came, Fusu clenched his teeth and did not cry out in pain. He just tore off a piece of his clothes and wrapped the wound hastily.

He stood up, with a gleam of determination and resolution in his eyes.

Although he was dirty, his clothes were torn and bloodstained, Fusu didn't care.

He knew that this was not the time to worry about his image; the safety of Daqin was the most important thing in his mind.

After a long and dusty journey, Fusu finally arrived at his father's bedroom.

He rushed in without even having time to tidy up his appearance, his anxiety evident on words.

He had only one thought in his mind, which was to report the critical situation ahead to his father as soon as possible, in order to seek a glimmer of hope for the Qin Dynasty.

"Father, your Majesty, I have something important to report!" Fusu reported.

Ying Zheng summoned him into the palace. Seeing Fusu so flustered, he couldn't help but feel suspicious and frowned, "My son, why are you so flustered?"

Fusu took a deep breath, tried to calm his mind, and said: "Father, there is news from the front line. General Tu Sui has won a great victory over Baiyue."

"But I am worried that this victory may be the beginning of a great defeat!!"

He reported Ye Chi's analysis to Ying Zheng in detail, and his words revealed deep worry!

After hearing this, Ying Zheng frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "What Ye Chi said is not without reason, but Tu Sui has a strong character and had a grudge against Ye Chi. Now that he has won a great victory, I'm afraid he will not listen to Ye Chi's vicious plan."

He paused and continued, "Pass on my order to send thirteen urgent golden orders, ordering Tu Sui not to advance rashly! He must proceed steadily to avoid falling into the trap of the Baiyue army."

(End of this chapter)