eurekapd Chapter 113 Fusu plans to leave Nanyue
Chapter 113 Fusu plans to leave Nanyue
The incident was sparked by several soldiers from South Vietnam who, while out drinking and having fun, harbored wicked intentions towards a beautiful woman. They brazenly approached and harassed her, and when her husband saw this, he bravely confronted them. However, instead of stopping, the soldiers became enraged, beat the husband, and forcibly abducted the woman.
Back home, the woman's husband grew increasingly enraged, his anger erupting like a volcano. He decided to seek help and eventually found a familiar bandit leader in West Vietnam. This bandit leader, greedy for money, readily agreed to avenge him. Sure enough, not long after, the despicable South Vietnamese soldiers were brutally murdered by the bandits. But unexpectedly, the bandits didn't stop there. Taking advantage of the chaos, they wantonly burned, killed, and looted several South Vietnamese villages. Innocent civilians suffered immense devastation, and the entire South Vietnamese region was plunged into panic.
Upon hearing the news, Chen Jian, the tribal leader of Nan Yue, immediately ordered his troops to be reorganized, intending to personally lead an attack on Xi Yue. He had not expected that the people of west Yue would dare to attack the people of Nan Yue, even massacring several villages, which Chen Jian could not tolerate.
He had long coveted the fertile lands of Western Yue, and now that such a good opportunity had finally presented itself, he certainly wouldn't let it slip by. Therefore, under his orders, his trusted general Chen Biao quickly mustered an army of 100,000. Chen Jian personally led the 100,000-strong Southern Yue army in a fierce attack on Western Yue.
The Western Yue forces were completely unprepared for the sudden war launched by the Southern Yue, and their army suffered a crushing defeat, retreating in disarray. Huang Yi, the tribal chief of Western Yue, was frantic with worry. He knew that if no action was taken, Western Yue would likely be annexed by the Southern Yue. Left with no other choice, he sent envoys to Yang Yue seeking help.
Upon receiving the news, Lin Ziyou, the tribal chief of Yangyue, was secretly delighted. He felt this was a golden opportunity to weaken the strength of Nanyue. He also noticed that Nanyue had mobilized its entire army, leaving its domestic forces depleted, making it the perfect time to attack. Therefore, he readily agreed to Xiyue's request and led his army to launch an attack on Nanyue.
The Southern Yue were in dire straits, caught in a pincer movement and besieged on all sides. They hadn't expected Yang Yue to kick them while they were down, and they were now in a predicament. Left with no other choice, the Southern Yue had to seek help from the Luo Yue. The Luo Yue tribal chief, Li Tian, was no pushover either. Seeing the unfavorable situation, he decided to join the war and try to get a share of the spoils.
Thus, all four major tribes of the Baiyue region were drawn into this fierce war. They fought each other fiercely, the battle cries and the sounds of clashing weapons echoing through the sky, plunging the entire Baiyue region into chaos and bloodshed.
Upon learning this news, Fusu, who was in Nanyue, was extremely anxious. He knew that if this situation continued, Nanyue would never have peace, and his mission would be impossible to complete. Therefore, he immediately summoned his advisors to discuss countermeasures, but they looked at each other helplessly, and no one could offer an effective solution.
Faced with the frequent wars between the various tribes of Baiyue, Fusu felt helpless. He understood that if he could not effectively resolve these conflicts, his efforts would be in vain, the people of Qin were waiting for his food, and his father was waiting for him to control Baiyue.
"We must find a way to stop this endless fighting and restore peace and tranquility to the Baiyue region. Otherwise, not only will the Baiyue people suffer, but the Qin Dynasty's plans will also fall apart," Fusu said to his advisors.
One of them cupped his hands and said, "Young master, I have a plan, but I don't know if it's feasible?"
Fusu's gaze was sharp as he stared at the speaker, a Confucian scholar named Ye Ziheng. Fusu looked at him intently and asked slowly, "What brilliant plan do you have? Tell me, and we'll discuss whether it's feasible. After you've finished speaking, we can discuss it further."
Ye Ziheng pondered for a moment and said, "My lord, I believe that the most urgent task is to evacuate from Nanyue."
Fusu frowned slightly and pressed, "If we evacuate Nanyue, where should we go next?"
Ye Ziheng said, “My lord, the only solution now is to leave Nanyue and find a new place to establish a foothold. I suggest we go to Ouyue. Ouyue is located in the most remote part of Baiyue. Unlike Nanyue, Ouyue is not as powerful. With the troops you brought this time, we are fully capable of fighting them. Once we have a foothold, we can recuperate and accumulate strength here. You, my lord, can also better govern this land. When the time is right, we can continue to expand southward and subdue Minyue. Once we take Minyue, it will be much easier to deal with Nanyue.”
After listening to Ye Ziheng's analysis, Fusu fell into deep thought. He repeatedly considered the pros and cons, and became increasingly convinced that the plan was feasible. After all, only by escaping the chaotic land of Nanyue could they have the opportunity to seek greater opportunities for development.
After careful consideration, Fusu finally made his decision. He said in a deep voice, "Hmm, your idea is excellent. You all immediately begin preparations for the evacuation from Nanyue." The men obeyed and began to busy themselves with preparations for the upcoming migration. Fusu, however, stood still, gazing resolutely into the distance, silently considering the future.
Before leaving, they had one more important problem to solve: what to do with their land and slaves in Nanyue. After much thought, Fusu felt that Chen Yun was the most suitable person. After all, Chen Yun was one of the most elite nobles in Nanyue, with extensive connections and resources, and handling this matter should be a piece of cake for him.
Moreover, Chen Yun had already received considerable benefits from Fusu, so it was only natural for him to help with these matters. As long as Chen Yun was willing to help, Fusu believed they would be able to complete the transfer smoothly. Therefore, Fusu decided to find a suitable opportunity to talk to Chen Yun about this matter, hoping he could help him overcome the current difficulties.
That day, Fusu specially changed his clothes and went to visit Chen Yun's residence with gifts. Upon hearing from his servants that Qin Su had arrived, Chen Yun's face lit up with joy. Qin Su was generous and lavish, giving him many fine things; moreover, Qin Su was humble, polite, and very intelligent, which Chen Yun greatly admired. Hearing that Qin Su had come to see him, Chen Yun quickly went to the front hall.