Dream of the Red Chamber: After being exiled, I went on a killing spree in Liaodong.

The King of Yue was having a wonderful dream, unaware that the Imperial Guards had already silently searched every corner of Yue.

The locations for ambushes and decisive battles were clearly marked, even the secret passages and canals were mapped out.

Their understanding of the terrain of Yue even surpassed that of the Yue people themselves.

Ten days later, Jia Yi had the complete set of secret maps in his hands.

"Your Highness, the terrain of Yue is incredibly open!" Niu Dahao stared at the map, his eyes gleaming. "If a cavalry raid were to occur, they would be virtually invincible!"

The flat plains are a paradise for cavalry to roam freely!

"Whether there are cavalry or not is irrelevant."

Jia Yi glanced at them indifferently and sneered, "The Yue Kingdom's troops are nothing but a pile of tofu dregs, they'll crumble at the slightest touch."

When the Vietnamese army was mentioned, he didn't even bother to look at them properly and simply shook his head.

"That's true." Niu Dahao wholeheartedly agreed.

"Now that the terrain is clear, let's not wait any longer."

Jia Yi stood up, his eyes blazing. "Let's go!"

He couldn't let down the Imperial Guards who risked their lives to scout the way.

A month is enough for the name of the Yue Kingdom to be completely erased from the annals of history!

"Yes!" Niu Dahao responded with a thunderous voice.

"Waaaaah—waaaah—waaaah!!!"

Bugles ripped through the sky, and war drums faintly shook the earth.

The army moved at the order, their armor clanging and their killing intent soaring to the sky.

The city's residents flooded the streets, their eyes filled with reluctance.

Who wouldn't want such a powerful and undisturbed army to stay here forever?

"Now that the King of Qin is gone, who will the court send to govern us?"

"Please, don't let him turn out to be an incompetent fool like the Prince of Nan'an!"

"Exactly! If he hadn't given such terrible directions, this whole mess wouldn't have happened..."

Before the people's discussion had subsided, someone suddenly widened their eyes:

"Huh? Isn't Shenjing in the north? Why is the army heading south?"

A burly man scratched the back of his head, looking bewildered.

Am I so bad at distinguishing north from south?

"Yes...why is the army heading south?!"

"I understand! The King of Qin is about to march south and make his move!"

"Really?!"

……

Suddenly, someone in the crowd realized what was happening, their eyes widening as they stared intently at the direction the army had gone, their breath becoming hot.

Those small countries in the south are a nightmare for the people of Guangdong and Guangxi!

In earlier years, the imperial court did not station troops there, so they would send soldiers to plunder every now and then, committing all sorts of atrocities such as burning, killing, and looting.

But then the imperial court sent a large army to guard the area—and the result was even more outrageous!

These old soldiers not only fail to protect the people, but also treat the entire Guangdong and Guangxi provinces as their own granary.

The grain and salary were all levied by the people, and taxes were rising more and more, making life even worse than before!

Now that the King of Qin has led his army south, the news spread like wildfire, instantly engulfing every inch of land in Guangdong and Guangxi.

The people spread the news, and the cheers almost lifted the roof off!

The boulder that has been pressing down on his spine for years is finally about to be kicked to pieces by Jia Yi!

The Embroidered Uniform Guards, who had just arrived in Guangdong and Guangxi, were completely dumbfounded and petrified.

What's going on?!

The imperial court sent us here to cooperate with Prince Qin in suppressing the White Lotus Rebellion!

He wasn't sent to lead troops to attack neighboring countries!

"Lord Commander, what should we do now?"

All the Embroidered Uniform Guards turned to look at their leader, the commander, their eyes filled with confusion.

Qianhu's eyelids twitched, and he rolled his eyes dramatically: "How should I know?!"

When Tang Shi specifically asked him to lead the team to follow the Prince of Qin, he knew that things would not end well!

Before he could even get his footing, he was struck by this earth-shattering thunder!

"Immediately send a message back to the capital via carrier pigeon!"

He gritted his teeth and ordered, "Report the situation truthfully and await His Majesty's instructions!"

The carrier pigeon took flight, carrying urgent intelligence straight to the capital.

Some people stayed behind at the post station to await orders, while the commander himself led the main force to chase after Jia Yi without stopping.

Two days later, in the capital city, in the Imperial Study.

"Your Majesty, a secret report from the Embroidered Uniform Guard of Guangdong and Guangxi has arrived!"

Xia Shouzhong jogged along and presented the envelope with both hands.

Emperor Yuankang's eyes lit up: "Could it be that Jia Yi has already uprooted the White Lotus Sect?"

He excitedly opened the package, but his face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

"That Jia Yi!!"

"How dare they mobilize troops without authorization and launch an attack on another country?!"

"When he returns, I'll skin him alive!"

He was so angry that his chest heaved, and he almost spat a mouthful of blood onto the report.

At that very moment, thousands of miles away in the south, a cold notification sound suddenly rang in Jia Yi's mind—

[Ding! The host has launched an unauthorized military campaign against the Yue Kingdom, incurring the wrath of Emperor Yuankang. A reward of 5,000 musketeers (equipped with flintlock muskets) is given!]

Jia Yi's eyes flashed, and the corners of his mouth turned up.

Goodness, you've come at just the right time!

The camera zooms back to Shenjing.

Xia Shouzhong caught a glimpse of the secret letter in the emperor's hand out of the corner of his eye, and his heart skipped a beat.

Without imperial decree, they privately mobilized a large army to wage war against foreign lands...

Anyone else would have been executed along with their entire family and relatives long ago for doing something like this!

Only Jia Yi is bold enough to sail a boat, yet he still lives a very successful life!

"Xia Shouzhong," Emperor Yuankang said in a deep voice, "Immediately issue an edict to the Embroidered Uniform Guard—"

"All personnel, listen to Jia Yi's command and cooperate fully!"

"I just hope this kid can pull off another miracle this time."

"yes!"

Xia Shouzhong acknowledged and withdrew, his footsteps disappearing into the depths of the palace corridor.

The royal palace of the Yue Kingdom.

"No, no, this is terrible! Your Majesty!"

The Imperial Preceptor stumbled into the hall, his voice trembling.

"What's the panic!" The King of Yue forced himself to remain calm, reprimanding him with a stern face. "As close advisors to the ruler, you must be composed in the face of adversity! If we both lose our composure, how can the soldiers fight with peace of mind?"

He stood up straight, striving to maintain his regal bearing.

Now, he is, after all, the ruler of a country, governing millions of people. Even if the sky falls, he has to hold it up!

"But...Your Majesty!" the Grand Preceptor gasped for breath, "Urgent report from the border—"

"Jia Yi, the Prince of Qin of the Great Qian Dynasty, personally led 110,000 cavalry south!"

"Their troops will soon be at the border of my Yue Kingdom!"

The Imperial Advisor's voice was rapid, almost as if he couldn't breathe.

"What?!"

The King of Yue suddenly stood up, and the table in front of him overturned with a crash, shattering teacups all over the floor.

His face changed drastically, and his breathing became erratic.

A barely perceptible hint of disdain flashed across the Imperial Advisor's eyes.

Ha, you still have the nerve to say I'm lying?

Weren't you scared out of your wits too?

"When did this news come out?!"

"Shouldn't Jia Yi be quelling the rebellion in Guangdong and Guangxi?"

"Why did he suddenly turn around and attack our Yue Kingdom?!"

The king was utterly shocked, his mind a complete mess.

The unrest in Guangdong and Guangxi had just ended, and the people's hearts were not yet at peace. Instead of pacifying the local areas, he led his army south.

Aren't you afraid that things will get out of hand and the people will start fighting again?

"Your Majesty...we are also unsure of the situation."

"But now that the enemy has moved, how should we respond?"

The Imperial Advisor's heart pounded wildly.

The White Lotus Sect was once incredibly powerful, sweeping across several states and nearly overthrowing the Great Qian Dynasty—but it was wiped out cleanly and decisively by Jia Yi in a single battle.

Now that this evil star has personally led his troops to attack our Yue Kingdom, wouldn't it be an overwhelming victory?

Should we simply persuade the king to surrender and become a vassal?

At least the ancestral temples and altars can be preserved!

"Send an order throughout the nation to assemble the army!"

"I will personally lead 300,000 soldiers to take Jia Yi's head!"

The King of Yue had bloodshot eyes and gritted his teeth.