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

"Hahaha! You old dog, your tongue's getting sharper and sharper!"

The retired emperor laughed and scolded, in a very good mood.

"Hehe, this servant is telling the truth!"

Dai Quan scratched his head and grinned foolishly, his face full of flattery.

A moment later, the Emperor Emeritus suddenly spoke up: "By the way, how is the Crown Prince doing these days?"

When his grandson was mentioned, a slight smile appeared on his lips, revealing his undisguised curiosity.

Previously, the Crown Prince's reputation was ruined, and he was constantly cursed in the streets and alleys. What has become of him now?

"Your Majesty... this is not good."

Dai Quan lowered his voice, his face showing regret: "Although His Majesty ordered the Embroidered Uniform Guard to investigate the source of the rumors, the results have been minimal. They dare not speak out in public, but they still gossip behind people's backs."

The people already knew that the crown prince had been wronged.

But people's hearts are easily swayed by the weak; they would rather believe those pitiful Yangzhou "slender horses" than the high and mighty crown prince.

"Hahaha!"

The retired emperor threw his head back and laughed heartily, his eyebrows dancing with joy.

"No wonder Emperor Yuankang has been avoiding paying his respects these past few days—he must be feeling very uneasy!"

He felt increasingly pleased with himself, his smile stretching almost to his ears.

Dai Quan lowered his head and remained silent, not daring to utter a sound.

The front lines in Guangdong and Guangxi.

"Your Highness, the remnants of the White Lotus Cult have been mostly captured."

The lieutenant bowed and reported: "The remaining members of the gang who had infiltrated the deep mountains have all been found and captured by the White-Clad Soldiers; not one has escaped."

Once the White-Spear Soldiers entered Guangdong and Guangxi, they were like dragons returning to the sea, unstoppable.

No matter how many White Lotus followers tried to escape, they could not escape being caught.

"All members of the White Lotus Cult shall be beheaded and their heads displayed to the public."

"All those who rebelled and caused chaos shall be demoted to criminal soldiers."

"From now on, all corvée labor in Guangdong and Guangxi will be borne by them."

When Jia Yi spoke, every word was as firm as iron.

Those thugs who followed the White Lotus Sect in burning, killing, and looting had the blood of ordinary people on their hands; killing them outright would be too lenient for them.

The cruelest punishment would be to spare their lives and let them atone for their sins through hard labor.

"yes!"

The guards received their orders and withdrew.

As soon as the figure disappeared, a Jinyiwei centurion rushed in.

"Your Highness!"

"The Yue Kingdom recently sent a large number of people to infiltrate Guangdong and Guangxi."

"Suspected of searching for remnants of the White Lotus Religion."

Upon hearing this, Jia Yi let out a cold laugh.

"How dare you!"

"How dare you meddle in my territory? Are you looking for death?!"

He originally planned to wait until after the White Lotus Rebellion was quelled before leading his troops south to personally visit the Yue Kingdom.

Now look what's happened—the other party has delivered themselves to our doorstep.

"Order the Embroidered Uniform Guard to infiltrate the Yue Kingdom immediately."

"Find out the terrain, passes, and troop deployments thoroughly."

"Half a month later, I will personally lead an expedition against the Yue Kingdom."

He paused, then his eyes turned cold:

"By the way, kill every single person sent by the Yue Kingdom."

"yes!"

The centurion clasped his hands in a fist salute and withdrew.

The Imperial Guards within the Guangdong and Guangxi provinces immediately sprang into action.

Some people disguised themselves as merchants and farmers, quietly crossed the border, and infiltrated the heart of Yue to clear the way for the army.

Another group transformed into hunting dogs, conducting a thorough search throughout Guangdong and Guangxi to capture Yue spies.

Deep in the dense forests of the border region.

"puff--!"

Several Yue spies staggered and fled, supporting each other, not daring to look back.

His face was filled with terror, as if a vengeful ghost was chasing him from behind.

Only after confirming that no one was chasing them did they collapse to the ground, their hands trembling as they pulled out their dry rations.

Just as he was about to swallow—

"Lord Centurion, we've found him! He's here!"

Before he could finish speaking, more than a dozen dark figures suddenly attacked.

The Imperial Guards stood around, looking at the disheveled spy before them, a mocking smile playing on their lips.

"run?"

"This time, we won't be so lucky."

"Whoosh!!!"

A sudden, sharp sound rang out.

The arrow, like a venomous snake spitting its tongue, pierced straight through the back.

"Puff puff puff—!"

The spies all fell to the ground, twitched a few times, and then remained motionless.

"Finish them off, leave no survivors."

The commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard put away his crossbow, his eyes filled with disdain.

This level of skill dares to work as a spy?

If it were someone from this team, they would be 800 miles away by now.

With several "swish" sounds, the blade pierced the flesh.

After confirming that the body was cold, the group quickly evacuated and disappeared into the mountains.

This scene is playing out repeatedly across Guangdong and Guangxi.

The King of Yue never dreamed of this—

His elite spies, on whom he had placed high hopes, were slaughtered by the Embroidered Uniform Guard before they even saw a trace of the White Lotus Sect.

Meanwhile, the king was still eagerly waiting in the palace for his men to bring back a few who had escaped, so that he could make contact with the White Lotus Sect.

"Your Highness, the White Lotus Sect has been completely wiped out."

"When do we set off to return to Shenjing?"

Niu Dahao leaned closer and asked.

"Back to Shenjing?"

Jia Yi glanced at him.

"This isn't over yet. Are you going back to eat a peaceful meal?"

"Huh?" Niu Dahao looked bewildered. "Your Highness, is there anything else that hasn't been done?"

With the battle situation now settled and the aftermath properly handled, order is gradually being restored in Guangdong and Guangxi.

If we don't leave now, are we supposed to stay and spend the night with mosquitoes?

Jia Yi slowly stood up and gazed southward.

"Do you still remember when we fought the White Lotus Sect—"

"That Yue army that deserted in the face of battle?"

"Huh?!" Niu Dahao's eyes widened suddenly. "Your Highness...you wouldn't be thinking of—"

"That's right."

Jia Yi's lips curled slightly, his tone sharp as a drawn knife:

"I want to attack the Yue Kingdom."

"But Your Highness, we were ordered to quell the rebellion!"

"To initiate hostilities against a country now... if the civil officials found out, they'd probably cause an uproar!"

Niu Dahao recalled the gossip he had heard in brothels before—the civil officials in the court had long wanted to take action against Jia Yi, fearing that the powerful nobles would overshadow the civil officials.

"How many times have civil officials given me trouble?" Jia Yi sneered, his eyes sharp as knives. "But in the end, aren't they the ones who suffer the most?"

In his eyes, those pedantic fellows were nothing but clowns.

If he wanted, he could send them all to the underworld with a single finger.

"Well……"

Niu Dahao scratched his head, and after thinking about it carefully, he realized that it was indeed true.

No matter what high-sounding pretext those civil officials use to persecute the prince, the outcome is always the same—they themselves get caught and end up in a sorry state!

"Go and prepare military supplies."

Jia Yi stood with his hands behind his back, his voice as cold as frost, "Half a month later, the army will march south and crush the Yue Kingdom."

"Destroy it!"

His killing intent was palpable; every word he uttered seemed to splatter blood on the ground.

"yes!"

Niu Dahao, caught up in the moment, nodded emphatically.

How could he possibly participate in a war that destroyed a nation?

Wu Sheng was absolutely right—following the right prince, getting promoted and making a fortune is as easy as picking up money!

Soon, the entire army was assembled, and combat readiness was carried out in an orderly manner.

When the people of Guangdong and Guangxi saw the Qin King's army arrayed and drilling, they speculated: Was he about to return to the capital?

When the news reached the ears of the King of Yue, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"call--"

"Jia Yi is finally leaving?" He grinned, as if relieved.

After witnessing Jia Yi's ruthless methods, he was restless every night.

With that ruthless figure in charge of Guangdong and Guangxi, it was like a butcher's knife hanging over their necks.

Now that the sword is about to be withdrawn, the entire Yue Kingdom is as if it has been granted a general amnesty!

Once they leave, immediately send men to infiltrate Guangdong and Guangxi to search for any remaining White Lotus followers…