Chapter 52: Eight Hundred Miles in a Hurry! The Battle against Yue Was Defeatable!!!

Tu Sui took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down, and asked in a deep voice: "Have you heard any other news?"

The spy shook his head: "I don't know. There are enemy troops everywhere, and it is difficult to pass on information. I only know that our army has been surrounded for a long time. I am afraid..."

He couldn't continue speaking, so he lowered his head and his voice choked with sobs.

Tu Sui felt as if struck by lightning at this moment, and an indescribable regret and resentment surged in his heart.

It was then that he suddenly realized, and recalled the Heaven-Swallowing Poison Strategy and the Thirty-Six Volumes of Marching given by Ye Chi. Those strategies and military tactics had already anticipated today's predicament.

However, I didn’t even take a closer look at it at the time and just threw it aside carelessly. Thinking about it now, I really regret it!!

He clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, but he didn't feel any pain at all!

The regret in his heart was like a raging fire, burning every inch of his skin!
He gnashed his teeth and muttered to himself: "Why didn't I listen to his advice and his strategy? Now I am surrounded and my troops are dwindling. It's all my fault!"

Tu Sui's eyes revealed endless regret and despair!
He recalled his original pride and complacency, thinking that he could sweep across Baiyue on his own, but he never expected to end up like this today.

He closed his eyes in pain, as if he saw the soldiers who died because of him, looking at him reproachfully from the underworld!
"General!" An urgent shout interrupted Tu Sui's thoughts.

He suddenly opened his eyes and saw a deputy general standing in front of him with an anxious look on his face, "The enemy has launched another offensive, what should we do?!"

Tu Sui took a deep breath and tried to calm his emotions.

He knew that now was not the time to regret, he had to cheer up and lead the remaining soldiers out of the siege.

He said in a deep voice: "Pass the order, gather all the troops together, find the enemy's weak points, and wait for an opportunity to break out and retreat!"

The general responded and turned and left!

At that time, an urgent report from eight hundred miles away suddenly reached the court like a bolt from the blue!
The messenger was covered in dust and looked panicked. He stumbled into the solemn and dignified hall with urgent military intelligence in his hands.

For a moment, there was complete silence in the court, and all the ministers looked at him with surprise and doubt.

The messenger knelt on the ground, holding the battle report high above his head with trembling hands, his voice trembling uncontrollably: "Your Majesty, urgent news from Baiyue! The five armies led by General Tu Ju suffered heavy losses, and the Baiyue plague broke out. They were besieged by the enemy and suffered heavy losses!!"

As soon as these words came out, it was like a bolt from the blue, and the court immediately went into an uproar!!!

The ministers looked at each other with an expression of disbelief on their faces!
Many of them were veterans who had experienced many battles and were well aware of the cruelty and ruthlessness of war, but such tragic battle reports still shocked and astonished them!

For a moment, there was a lot of discussion in the court, and the ministers were whispering to each other, with discussions rising one after another.

The ministers felt heavy and complicated, as they knew very well what the failure of this war would mean to the Qin Dynasty.

This was not only a military setback, but also a heavy blow to the prestige and morale of the people of Qin! !

It might even shake the foundation of the Qin Dynasty!

At this moment, all the officials in the court saw the bloody battles of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country, and heard their unyielding cries before their death.

On the imperial couch, the First Emperor stood up suddenly, his eyes wide open, and asked sternly, "What are the details? Report it quickly!!"

The messenger handed over the battle report with trembling hands.

The First Emperor glanced through it hastily, his expression becoming increasingly solemn. Every word in the war report was written in blood and tears, describing the tragic situation of Tu Ju's army in the land of Baiyue!
The five armies suffered heavy losses and were besieged by the enemy in dangerous mountains and rivers. The soldiers fought bravely, but suffered heavy losses due to the strong enemy force and unfavorable terrain!
Worse still, due to heavy casualties and rampant mosquitoes, a plague broke out in the army, killing countless soldiers!!

"Your Majesty!" The messenger's voice choked with sobs. "General Tu Ju has led the remaining soldiers to break out of the siege at all costs, but the enemy is too powerful and I'm afraid it's more dangerous than good. The land of Baiyue has become a sea of ​​blood, and the corpses of our soldiers are everywhere. It's a horrible sight!!"

After hearing the battle report, the First Emperor angrily slammed his palm on the dragon table and shouted: "Tu Sui, why didn't you listen to me? You caused the innocent deaths of my Qin soldiers!!"

"I wish I could chop you into pieces!"

In the court, all the ministers were talking among themselves with their heads lowered.

At this moment, the Supreme was furious, like the wrath of thunder, which was terrifying.

Upon seeing this, all the ministers were silent, lowered their heads and hands, and dared not say a word.

The whole hall was in dead silence!
Fusu stood in the court and his face suddenly changed, as if struck by lightning.

He was well aware of the importance of the Battle of Baiyue, and was even more aware of his father's expectations for this war.

Now we have returned in defeat, not only having lost the face of the Qin Dynasty, but also having lost so many Qin soldiers!
He was worried and thought to himself, "Is this really as Mr. Ye predicted?"

The First Emperor obviously realized this. He hurriedly ended the court meeting and summoned two important ministers, Li Si and Meng Tian, ​​separately to seek a solution to break the deadlock.

……

After Li Si and Meng Tian learned about the battle situation of Baiyue, they also looked solemn and frowned.

They are fully aware of the seriousness of the matter and that if it is not handled properly, it may lead to a greater crisis.

Ying Zheng asked in a deep voice: "Li Si, Meng Tian, ​​you two are my pillars of support, do you have a good plan to solve this dilemma?!"

Li Si hesitated for a moment and said with difficulty: "Your Majesty, the Qin Dynasty is now unable to withdraw other troops. Meng Tian's army is guarding the northern border and has a heavy responsibility. If we withdraw rashly, I am afraid that the Xiongnu will take the opportunity to attack."

"It will take too long to mobilize troops from all over the place. It's like distant water cannot quench immediate thirst. This situation is really tricky!!"

Meng Tian also nodded and agreed, "Prime Minister Li is absolutely right."

"I also think that this matter should not be acted rashly, but the battle of Baiyue concerns the face and prestige of the Qin Dynasty, and we must not give up. I am willing to personally lead the army to Baiyue to resolve this dilemma!"

However, Ying Zheng shook his head and said, "Meng Tian, ​​you are guarding the northern border, and the responsibility is heavy. I cannot let you take risks. Moreover, the plague has broken out in the land of Baiyue. Even if a large army goes there, it is difficult to win!"

Upon hearing this, both of them felt helpless.

They knew very well that what His Majesty said was true, but they were helpless!
The predicament of the Qin Dynasty seems to be unsolvable!

For a moment, the hall fell into silence.

The three top figures of the Qin Dynasty were all stumped by this question!
They looked at each other, their hearts filled with helplessness and anxiety!
Seeing that he was helpless, Ying Zheng was immediately furious and shouted: "Tu Sui is a general of my Great Qin. He was ordered to go to war, but he returned in such a disastrous defeat! He lost many soldiers and generals, and brought shame to the Great Qin! How can I tolerate you!"

"Mistaken me! Mistaken Daqin!!"

(End of this chapter)