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

He had just annexed the small southern states and unified Lingnan, and was eager to expand his territory and achieve a great empire that would last for ages.

How could we allow Jia Yi to set foot here?!

"But... Your Majesty."

The Imperial Advisor's voice trembled, "Can we really defeat Jia Yi's army?"

"Don't forget, he wiped out even the White Lotus Sect's million-strong force!"

If I had obtained Thor's training method back then, perhaps I could have fought him.

But now...

They were lagging behind; their soldiers were physically inferior, and their battlefield experience was vastly different.

Fighting head-on? That's just suicide.

It would be better to bow down for now, preserve our strength, and wait for the day to rise again.

"Jia Yi's army has never set foot on my Yue territory!"

"They don't know the terrain at all!"

The king narrowed his eyes coldly, a murderous intent rising within him.

"We will ambush them in the dense forests and ravines, cut off their supply lines, and attack their flanks—"

"Even... to kill him in the wilderness!"

He sneered inwardly:

I'm playing guerrilla warfare on my own turf, can't I handle a bunch of outsiders like you?

Little did they know that the people of Guangdong and Guangxi had the same thoughts when they faced Jia Yi back then.

I can't beat you, but I can at least avoid you?

The results of it?

We can't win.

You can't run away.

When the White-Spear Soldiers appeared, they were like wolves among sheep, invincible.

Those rebels who thought they knew the mountains and forests well ended up crying before they even had time to cry.

"Your Majesty... this move is too risky."

"What if... I mean, what if we lose?"

"Then the Yue Kingdom is truly finished!"

The Imperial Advisor still tried to dissuade him, his tone almost pleading.

"There's no 'what if'!"

"This is our land, our mountains and rivers!"

"Three hundred thousand against one hundred thousand, we can wait in comfort and take advantage of our terrain—"

"I'd like to see just how capable Jia Yi really is!"

The king's eyes shone brightly, and his confidence soared.

The Yue region is rich in primeval forests, with ancient trees reaching for the sky and blocking out the sun.

The army was unable to form ranks, and the cavalry could not gallop freely.

He commanded 300,000 elite troops, who then divided and surrounded the enemy, systematically annihilating them.

Is it really impossible to save even one Jia Yi?

"……All right."

The Imperial Advisor closed his eyes and let out a long sigh.

He knew that the king's mind was made up, and further words would be futile.

That's it, that's it.

He silently turned away, already having made his decision:

He immediately packed his valuables upon returning home and secretly sent his family away.

Find a secluded mountain forest to hide away and preserve the bloodline.

He had a premonition—

If this battle continues, the Yue Kingdom will face an unprecedented catastrophe.

If he can get through this, he is willing to dedicate himself to the cause.

If not...

He would rather shed blood in the court and die to atone for his country's sins.

Once the king had made up his mind, he immediately gave the order—

Order troops!

Gather the generals!

Prepare for battle!

They were preparing for a tough battle against Jia Yi's army on Yue territory.

"Your Highness, once we cross that small river, we will officially enter the territory of the Yue Kingdom."

Niu Dahao pointed and said that the river was so shallow that it only reached up to his calves.

"good!"

Jia Yi's eyes sharpened, and his voice was steady, "Order the entire army to be on high alert."

"The area ahead is all dense forest; there's no chance of enemy troops lying in ambush."

He gazed at the vast, flat wasteland before him, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.

With such good terrain, how many people could be fed by growing grain?

They've let the trees grow wild and ruined the fertile fields! What a waste!

"yes!"

Niu Dahao clasped his hands in acceptance of the order, and just as he turned to leave—

A member of the Imperial Guard quietly appeared and whispered:

"Your Highness, the King of Yue has learned of our army's entry into the country and has mobilized the entire nation, with all three armies assembled in preparation for battle."

Jia Yi raised an eyebrow and smiled: "Your reaction time is pretty slow, isn't it?"

"They only panicked after we'd already breached their defenses?"

He paused, then asked, "How many soldiers does the Yue Kingdom have?"

"Your Highness, the ragtag army, pieced together, numbers a total of 300,000."

The Imperial Guard scoffed, "But most of them are remnants of small southern kingdoms, a rabble with utterly incompetent fighting capabilities."

He couldn't help but boast:

"Let me go! I could take down twenty of them without even breaking a sweat!"

Jia Yi, however, seemed thoughtful: "Three hundred thousand men... can they really muster that many?"

"Supporting so many people consumes an astonishing amount of food and supplies."

His eyes flickered slightly, and his tone grew colder:

"It seems that people in the South live quite comfortably thanks to their three rice harvests a year?"

His anger flared even more intensely.

This place must be taken!

"Continue to closely monitor the movements of the Vietnamese army."

"Report to me immediately if there is any disturbance."

"Yes, sir!"

The Imperial Guards withdrew.

At this time, outside the Yue King's Palace.

The 300,000-strong army has finally completed its assembly.

It is called a "success" because—

The camp almost exploded just now.

This so-called large army is in essence a remnant force forcibly integrated after the annexation of various countries.

The deep-seated hatred between them, who had fought each other for many years and whose fathers and brothers had died at the hands of the other, was buried in their very bones.

When I rushed to the aid of the White Lotus Sect, I was so busy that I didn't have time to make eye contact with anyone.

When they fled back to Guangdong and Guangxi, they were in a panic like stray dogs, barely managing to stay safe.

But now, 300,000 people are crammed into the square in front of the palace, under the scorching sun, their bodies emitting a stench of sweat.

When old enemies meet, anger can ignite at the slightest provocation.

From exchanging insults to drawing knives at each other, it all happened in a matter of moments.

Fortunately, the supervisory team acted swiftly, beheading hundreds on the spot and massacring the training ground, which finally quelled the riot.

Upon hearing this, the Imperial Advisor sighed deeply.

Could such an army really stop Jia Yi's iron cavalry?

God, why do you give hope first, only to cruelly extinguish it?

The hero Thor inspired the king and him to dream of great ambitions and dominance.

Now the miracles have vanished, and a powerful enemy is pressing in.

If only it could have been a few years later...

Once the new recruits have fully integrated and their foundation is solid...

Why must we rush into battle today?

Just then, a soldier came running up:

"Report! Jia Yi's army has entered the territory!"

"It's finally here!"

The King of Yue abruptly stood up and sternly issued an order:

"All troops, advance! Seize the dense forest, use the terrain to your advantage, and annihilate the enemy within the jungle!"

he knows--

A decisive battle on the plains? That's suicide!

Especially after witnessing the horrific scene of the White Lotus Sect being brutally beaten by Jia Yi, leaving them with ruptured intestines...

"Yes, sir!"

The messenger sped away.

The king turned to look at the old man in armor and helmet beside him:

"Grand Preceptor, are you also personally leading the troops on the front lines for this battle?"

"Um."

The Imperial Advisor nodded slowly, a resolute glint in his eyes.

"Imperial Advisor, please allow me to accompany you this time!"

The Imperial Advisor spoke with a smile, his tone calm, but his eyes held a resolute determination.

If the Yue Kingdom is doomed, then let him perish on the battlefield, his blood staining the northern border.

"OK."

The King of Yue nodded in agreement.

The army immediately marched north, their armor clanging and their banners fluttering.

From the moment the Vietnamese army set off, the Embroidered Uniform Guard sent back military intelligence every two hours, with secret reports arriving at Jia Yi's desk like snowflakes.

"Ha, it seems the Vietnamese army is planning to hide in the forest and wage guerrilla warfare."

Jia Yi sneered and tapped the table lightly with his fingertips.

"ah?!"

Niu Dahao frowned, his face full of anxiety. "Your Highness, what should we do? They've gone into the woods; it'll be difficult for us to fight them!"

The previous suppression of the White Lotus Sect relied on the White-Spear Soldiers advancing in formation, achieving a swift and unstoppable victory.

However, the terrain in the forest was narrow, making it impossible to deploy the formation, and half of the main combat force was rendered useless!

Have you ever played "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"?

Jia Yi glanced at the flustered Niu Dahao and slowly spoke.

"Uh-huh!"

Niu Dahao nodded vigorously.

When he was a child, his teacher taught him the Four Books and Five Classics, and he would hide under his desk to secretly read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which he found very interesting.