Chapter 55 Thirteen urgent military reports! Zhao Tuo died in battle!

"Nan Ye's army was attacked by the Vietnamese army and suffered heavy losses!"

Ying Zheng's face became increasingly gloomy, and the anger in his heart burned fiercely.

He knew that the current predicament was caused by Tu Sui's mistakes. If he hadn't made a misjudgment, how could he have ended up like this?

The third military report was written in a sloppy handwriting, almost carrying the dust and blood of the frontline battlefield: "Our army has penetrated deep into the territory of Yue and was ambushed by the enemy. We are surrounded on all sides and have been cut off from food and grass. The soldiers have fought hard but still cannot break through! I beg Your Majesty to send reinforcements as soon as possible to solve the urgent problem!"

After reading it, Ying Zheng felt a sinking feeling in his heart, as if he saw the tragic scene of countless soldiers struggling to survive under siege!
The fourth military report followed closely, revealing despair in its words: "Our army was blocked by the Vietnamese army at Yangjiao Mountain. The enemy army occupied the advantageous terrain and rained down arrows and stones. Our army was at a loss and suffered heavy casualties. I hope Your Majesty will have mercy on us and send reinforcements as soon as possible to turn the tide!"

After reading it, Ying Zheng was deeply distressed and wished he could go to the battlefield in person to command the three armies and rescue the soldiers! !

The fifth military report was the most tragic. It was just a few words, but it hit Ying Zheng's heart like a hammer: "Our army was completely annihilated by the enemy in the dense forest of Nanye. The soldiers fought bravely, but in the end they were outnumbered and the whole army was annihilated!"

The military newspaper in Ying Zheng's hand fell to the ground and a tear flashed in his eyes. He seemed to see those brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their country, and who were indomitable in the bloody battle until their last breath.

The sixth, seventh, eighth... and so on! !

Every piece of news was bad. Either this place was lost or that place was surrounded. The content of each piece of news was all about tragic battles and huge losses!
Ying Zheng's face had become extremely gloomy, and his eyes were filled with despair and anger!
He slammed the table, his roar echoing in the empty hall: "What are these generals doing? Why do they let the enemy be so rampant!"

Just when Ying Zheng was exhausted and on the verge of collapse...

The eighteenth military report shot into the Zhangtai Palace like a cold arrow, striking directly into the heart of the emperor! !
The eunuch knelt at the bottom of the stairs, presented the battle report with both hands, and his voice was filled with the smoke of the front line: "Your Majesty, the army led by General Zhao Tuo was attacked fiercely by the Yue army in Jiuyi. The general fought to his last breath, but unfortunately died! Our soldiers fought bloody battles, but only three out of ten survived!!!"

Ying Zheng was struck by lightning when he heard this, and his whole body froze in place instantly.

Grief surged like a tide, and Ying Zheng's eyes were instantly filled with bloodshot.

He clenched his teeth until blood oozed out, but he was still unaware.

His heart was filled with endless sorrow and anger, and these two emotions intertwined to form a destructive storm!

Finally, Ying Zheng could no longer suppress his inner emotions.

He stood up suddenly, and the imperial bed behind him creaked due to his huge strength.

He pointed his trembling hands at the dark sky outside the temple and let out a heart-wrenching roar!

The roar echoed in the empty hall, shaking everyone's heart.

Ying Zheng's voice was hoarse and low, but it revealed endless grief and despair. His body was shaking, as if he was enduring unspeakable pain.

For a long, long time... Ying Zheng took a deep breath and forced himself to suppress the grief in his heart.

He turned around and glanced coldly at the eunuchs trembling at the steps. His voice was cold and firm: "Pass on my order! Summon all civil and military officials and come to the court immediately!!"

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The sky was just getting light, and the faint black color was vague, as if foreshadowing that something big was about to happen.

Important officials such as Li Si, Meng Tian, ​​and Feng Quji hurried to the court with worries in their hearts.

They could not hide the nervousness on their faces, because they knew very well that something earth-shattering must have happened for the First Emperor to summon them so urgently!

The atmosphere in the court was as heavy as lead. The First Emperor sat upright on the imperial couch, wearing the imperial robe and with the crown tassels hanging low. He looked majestic without even getting angry!
His face was as heavy as water, as if he was carrying the weight of the entire Qin Empire!
There was a cold light flashing in his eyes, like two sharp swords, piercing people's hearts! !

The ministers bowed their heads and hung their hands, not daring to make a sound.

They knew that His Majesty's anger and grief had reached its peak, and if they were not careful, they would be met with thunderous wrath!
After a long while, the First Emperor spoke slowly, his voice was deep and powerful, as if every word weighed a thousand pounds: "I received thirteen urgent military reports last night. The situation on the front line was not favorable, and our army suffered heavy losses."

"Zhao Tuo died on the battlefield! Of the 500,000 elite troops of the Great Qin, only three remain!!!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole court changed color.

Li Si, Feng Quji and others turned pale in an instant. They exchanged glances and saw shock and fear in each other's eyes.

The officials were even more shocked. They had never seen His Majesty lose his composure like this, and they had never imagined that the war on the front line would be so bad!

As the First Emperor finished speaking, there was a dead silence in the court.

There seemed to be an indescribable depression and despair in the air.

The ministers looked at each other in bewilderment. They knew what this war meant to the Qin Dynasty, and they also knew what a huge blow Zhao Tuo's death was to the entire court and the front line of Baiyue.

The First Emperor's gaze was like an icy sword, passing across the faces of his ministers one by one, and finally stopping outside the distant palace gate, as if it could penetrate layers of palace walls and look directly at the people of the world.

His expression was extremely cold, with his brows tightly furrowed, like the top of a snowy mountain that had not melted for thousands of years, condensing endless majesty and chill!

The court was as silent as night.

All the officials bowed their heads and lowered their hands, and even their breathing became cautious, for fear of accidentally angering the supreme ruler.

The Emperor's angry rebuke was like a bolt from the blue, echoing in the court: "Don't you usually claim to be the pillars of the country and the ministers who consolidate the Qin Dynasty? Why are you speechless now?!"

His voice revealed endless disappointment and anger, as if it was a great irony to these ministers who were usually eloquent but now speechless.

The ministers were all trembling in their hearts, they knew that His Majesty was really angry this time.

The First Emperor glanced at his ministers coldly and continued, "I want you to come up with a solution no matter what! Otherwise, no one can leave!"

His voice revealed an unquestionable dominance and determination.

However, the ministers remained silent.

They knew that this problem was too thorny, and it concerned the souls of hundreds of thousands of soldiers... If they were not careful, they would end up in trouble! !
The next day, the sky was bright and the morning light shone through the sparse clouds onto the streets and alleys of Xianyang.

Ye Chi led the girl and walked towards the market in the morning dew.

The market was bustling with people, but behind the hustle and bustle, there was a hint of worry.

The news of the Baiyue's defeat hung like a dark cloud over people's hearts, making this prosperous capital seem a little dull.

Ye Chi held the girl's hand and walked into the market calmly, looking relaxed and at ease.

There was a hint of depth in his eyes, as if he already knew everything about the market.

(End of this chapter)