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Chapter 112 Three Years of Bitter Conquest, Conquering Lingnan (Bonus Chapter)
—The southern border region was shaken.

The momentum generated by the three Han armies was destined to be earth-shattering.

And don't forget—

The leader this time is surnamed Gu!

Although the Gu family's influence in the Baiyue region was far less than in the Central Plains and the northern frontier, it still had an impact.

Gu Chen's fame among the barbarians is no exaggeration.

Gu Yi doesn't need to do anything now to enjoy the influence brought by Gu Chen.

Not to mention that Gu Ye is now a great general whose name is known throughout the entire world!
Clouds move in all directions.

Under this shift in wind direction, the situation in the entire northern Xinjiang region has changed dramatically!
The Yue people had no chance of stopping the Han army.

Gu Yi has really made a lot of preparations this time, pushing his current level to its limit.

The Shan Yue people could only stall!
They prayed that the Han army could be dragged into the quagmire of war as usual.

By taking advantage of environmental factors, the Han army will be forced to retreat on its own.

But all of this was destined to be in vain.

Gu Yi has waited for so long, there's no way he'd stop here!
He had already given his instructions.

The Han army was instructed to build an earthen fort every thirty li (approximately 15 kilometers) and station 200 soldiers there. The forts were to be positioned so that beacon fires could be seen between them, thus restricting the movement of the Yue tribes.

As for the upcoming plum rain season in Lingnan.

He was prepared.

The Han army was instructed to set up camp on high ground, avoiding any hasty advance and minimizing the risk of disease.

April of the nineteenth year of the Qianji era.

The central army broke through the Qin Dike's embankment.

Faced with the Yue army in the mountains who were once again employing guerrilla tactics, the Han army remained calm and steadily advanced.

June of the same year;

The western army also made breakthroughs.

She officially stepped into Lingnan, and even made contact with the Liren tribe, and met Gu Han.

Gu Han was naturally concerned about Gu Ye's whereabouts.

Unfortunately, although Gu Yi knew that the western army's route of advance would allow them to encounter Gu Han sooner, he did not allow Gu Ye to be among the western army.

There was no other way; the eastern army was the key to this battle.

Moreover, the location it attacked was of paramount importance to later generations.

This place was later known as the "Pearl River Delta".

This is the place that Gu Yi chose for the Gu family to take root!

The war continued.

An atmosphere of despair permeated the Lingnan region.

All the tribes of the Yue people could clearly sense that this attack by the Han army was different from the previous ones.

This is also inevitable.

The Han Dynasty has always been moving forward, and it has been able to learn from the experience left by its predecessors!
Not to mention that Gu Yi was also present this time.

The eastern army advanced steadily.

have to say--

Wen Yang's physical condition is truly exceptional; his adaptability is extraordinary.

After several months, they gradually adapted to the climate of Lingnan.

His soldiers were also exceptional; the "Miasma-Avoiding Pill," though of low grade, was still a worthy item.

Although it has been diluted.

However, it also performed its function perfectly, reducing the probability of the Han soldiers falling ill due to miasma.

Although this matter may seem ordinary, its impact on the overall battle situation was indeed extremely fatal.

The absence of disease allows the Han army to exert greater combat power!
July;

Gu Yi led his troops to break through Qujiang and headed straight for Yingde Gorge.

The Shanyue people deployed a large force here.

They used limestone caves on both sides of the Yingde Gorge to hide archers and shoot poisoned arrows.

Although the force of an arrow may not be sufficient.

But when arrows rain down, they can also become a deadly weapon.

But what can be done about it?

Gu Yi simply had his men continue to harass them, which completely exhausted their poisoned arrows.

What followed was the Han army's charge.

At the same time, the central army was also heading straight for Cangwu.

This was a goal that Gu Yi had set before the war began: the eastern and central armies would eventually meet at Sanshui.

Completely cut off the mountain tribes from the entire central part.

As for the western army, it was intended to cut off their retreat.

The three allied forces will eventually meet in Panyu to determine the victor.

The great battle raged on.

The brutality of this war was incomparable to the war in the northern frontier.

Although the Yue people suffered repeated defeats, they were still able to carry out guerrilla warfare by utilizing the terrain.

The key is--

As time passed, after the rainy season in Lingnan, Lingnan once again experienced scorching heat.

This would be absolutely fatal for the Han army.

High temperatures are a breeding ground for bacteria.

In this era, no matter how extraordinary Gu Yi is, he cannot completely avoid illness.

One by one, the soldiers fell on this land.

Even Gu Yi was powerless to help.

We must do everything in our power to prevent the spread of the disease.

Compared to the main force on the eastern route, the casualties of the other two armies would only be greater.

To minimize the effects of the high temperatures, he even opted to have his soldiers stay up all night and rest during the day.

In the end, they even gave up the attack.

However, it no longer relied entirely on supplies from the imperial court as it had in the past.

He set his sights on the fields and granaries of the Shanyue people.

Many Yue tribes also have the habit of farming, planting dry rice to store food.

And in addition to that—

Gu Yi even instructed the Han army to plant grain in the land they had already captured.

The policy of military settlements was reinstated.

This is destined to be a difficult journey, and only blood and tears can truly pave the way through this arduous path.

That night.

The moonlight was as clear as if it had been washed, and the stars were dazzling.

The chirping of insects echoed through the Minlin forest.

At this time, in the Han army camp.

Several more groups of people left the camp and headed straight for the target set by Gu Yi.

After several raids, the Shanyue people had become wary of this, so Gu Yi could only send more men to use tactics of harassment and distraction.

Around piles of campfires.

Countless Han soldiers were gathered around the fire to warm themselves, some even wringing out their clothes to make them drier.

Everyone's expressions were somber.

This is an inevitable phenomenon.

The prolonged battle, coupled with the unbearable heat, is a double blow to both the body and the mind.

Roasting by a fire will only make you hotter.
But in order to keep their clothes drier, the soldiers had no choice but to endure the scorching heat.

At this moment, Gu Yi controlled Gu Ye to walk out of the main tent.

Today it is today.

Even though General Gu Ye had aged considerably and had even fallen ill once, he would have been greatly affected if it weren't for the miasma-avoiding pill and the cure-all talisman.

It's possible that even Gu Ye will die in this expedition.

"General!"

As soon as Gu Ye came out, all the soldiers immediately stood up and saluted.

"No need." Gu Yi waved his hand and walked slowly to a campfire, facing the gazes of the crowd, and sat down casually.

The soldiers were all somewhat surprised by Gu Ye's action.

The camp, which was already quiet due to the sweltering heat, became even more silent at this moment.

"No need to be so formal. Do you think I'd eat people?"

Gu Ye revealed a kind smile and said what Gu Yi was thinking.

Upon hearing this, the generals beside him immediately felt a little relieved.

A chorus of voices immediately rose up.

The nearby soldiers were quietly relaying what Gu Ye had said to the people next to them.

“I know that all my brothers are weary.”

Gu Yi was completely unpretentious, chatting casually with the soldiers like an ancestor of the Gu family, talking about everything related to the Han Dynasty.
They were talking about the current war situation.
The atmosphere became more relaxed, but a strange sadness followed.

The deep-seated homesickness in the Chinese people is quietly brewing.

finally--

Amidst the cries of weeping, one of the generals finally couldn't help but look at Gu Ye and ask, "General, is it really necessary for us to continue this battle?"

No one thinks this battle is unwinnable.

Everyone had absolute confidence in the Gu family.

But unlike previous wars.

None of the soldiers could see any benefit that this battle could bring.

They would wonder if those who died because of this had died in vain.

If the situation weren't so hopeless, such thoughts might be alright.

but now--

This has become one of the risks for the Han army.

Gu Yi's actions today are also aimed at resolving this matter.

The camp fell silent instantly upon hearing this.

Countless gazes converged instantly, and the reflection of the bonfires created an eerie atmosphere.

Gu Yi sighed softly.

Looking at the crowd before him, he finally spoke: "The brothers will not have died in vain."

A simple sentence that directly addresses the core issue.

By connecting with these soldiers, Gu Yi didn't need to explain the benefits this action would bring to the Han Dynasty, as he would to his court officials.

These people are all uncouth.

They wouldn't understand even if I said that.

Sincerity is the ultimate weapon; it's better to be direct.

“I know the brothers are having doubts.”

"If this battle continues, we won't see any real gold or silver treasures, nor do we feel that we'll be able to seize much fertile land."

"But we need to understand why we are carrying this Han flag and why we are wearing this armor."

"Behind us are the people of Luoyang, and the people of the whole world!"

"If the border is not peaceful, the barbarians will break into our villages like hungry wolves, burn our houses, steal our grain, and violate our wives and daughters!"

"If we don't win this battle now, our parents, wives, children, and elderly parents will suffer in the future!"

"I, Gu Ye, stand here today to make it clear to everyone that I value the life of every one of my brothers!"

"Every drop of blood shed will not be in vain!"

"This battle is for the land beneath our feet, for the people of our great Han Dynasty, so that they can live a peaceful life, grow grain in their own fields with peace of mind, and reunite with their families under their own roofs."

"Perhaps this battle won't bring us all promotions and titles, but it will etch our names into the annals of the Han Dynasty, so that future generations will speak of us with a thumbs up, calling us heroes who defended our country!"

As he spoke, Gu Ye paused slightly, then slowly stood up, his gaze sweeping over everyone present with intense intensity:
"I also hereby make this promise—"

"The Han Dynasty will not forget us, nor will future generations."

"When the banner of our Han army truly stands tall on this land, your names will be passed down."

"Until...the end of everything."

"Even if you die in battle, your families will be taken care of by the imperial court!"

—For the sake of future generations.

In modern terms, such words would be nothing more than empty promises.

But it's different for the soldiers of the Han Dynasty today.

The peace and tranquility that future generations can enjoy is something countless people dream of.

Not to mention that Gu Yi also said he would take care of their families.

Reputation comes in handy at times like these.

For a member of the Gu family to say such a thing.

It makes people believe it for no reason.

A gentle breeze kept blowing.

That very night, the morale of the Han army, which had been gradually becoming agitated, finally settled down once again.

Time flies by.

Faced with this unprecedented tactic of the Han army, all the Yue tribes gradually realized that something was wrong.

what happened?

Why does it seem like everything has turned upside down?

The Han army has started looting us?

This sudden change finally made people realize the determination of the Han army.

An unprecedented gloom has intensified in the southern Xinjiang region.

The protracted war was indeed a torment for the Han army.

But the same applies to the mountain tribes!
Their productivity was far inferior to that of the Han Dynasty, and if they continued fighting like this, they would eventually be worn down and killed.

And the most important thing is——

Strong men are far more important to them than large men.

No mountain tribe could stand idly by and watch its strong men continue to die on the battlefield.

An inexplicable disagreement arose within the allied forces of the Yue tribes.

Although it's not enough to cause problems for their alliance in the short term, if this internal analysis continues, it will definitely come to light.

They tried many methods.

Faced with the Han army's looting, they gradually realized that their vigilance was not very effective.

They immediately decided to switch from defense to offense.

After all, they were far more adept at plundering than the Han army.

During this sweltering summer, the two sides engaged in a frantic tug-of-war over this matter.

But the actions of the Shanyue were exactly what Gu Yi wanted to do, since the Han army had a numerical advantage!
Although it was impossible for Gu Yi to guard against all the Yue tribesmen.

But overall, it still holds the advantage.

Time flows on.

Finally, autumn has arrived again.

As the weather gradually turned colder, Gu Yi did not hesitate at all and launched his attack once again.

East, Central, West

The three armies marched forward once again.

The immense pressure immediately exacerbated the divisions within the Yue Mountain Alliance.

Gu Yi had been waiting for this day, although he didn't know the exact situation within the allied forces this time.

But he knew what the human heart was.

There will always be people who can't handle this kind of pressure.

The Liren tribe played a crucial role at this time. After the first tribe surrendered, this action brought the division to its peak!

But Gu Yi remained calm.

The Yue people in the mountains were ultimately different from the barbarians of the northern frontier; their estrangement from the Han Dynasty was too deep.

We must make them feel despair at the very core.

The army continued to close in.

Countless people fell on this land.

Finally, spring turned to autumn.

In the twenty-first year of Qianji, in the second month;

The Han army's eastern and central routes joined forces at Sanshui.

The enemy's peak points directly towards Panyu.

Meanwhile, the western army was also making steady progress.

Under this immense pressure, everyone's analysis finally came to the fore.

After nearly three years of intense efforts.

This battle seems to be finally coming to an end.

One after another, tribes sent envoys to express their willingness to surrender to the Han Dynasty.

And with this opening completely opened.

This battle—

The suspense has been completely lost!

Although it wasn't a complete victory, it was enough for Gu Yi.

It is located in the Lingnan region.

Gu Yi, controlling Gu Ye, issued a final proclamation to the entire Yue tribe in Lingnan for the first time in the name of the current head of the Gu family.

"The ironclad armor of the Han dynasty has already been deployed in Cangwu! You have occupied the Lingnan region for many years, dividing our territory and obstructing our rule. Do you not know that 'a flickering flame dares to contend with the brilliance of the sun and moon'? Now, 100,000 fierce warriors emerge from the Five Ridges, and a thousand sails block out the sun and lock the Pearl River. Your so-called natural barriers and passes will all be reduced to dust under the thunder!"
Those who surrender will have their ancestral spirits preserved, and their children and grandchildren will learn poetry, books, rites, and music to grow into adults; those who resist will surely leave no intact eggs in Cangwu and cause Jiaozhi to be draped in mourning!
Those who refuse to surrender—

Instant death! "

This is a proclamation from the head of the Gu family.

This is a manifesto from the descendants of the Great Demon Lord of Nuohu!

The release of this proclamation immediately brought a heavy atmosphere to the entire southern border region.
It's reached its peak!
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