plumnovel Chapter 8: Sweeping across West Asia, who can stop the Qin army's bravery!
Chapter 8: Sweeping across West Asia, who can stop the Qin army's bravery!
In late March, the Western King Ying Xuan began to wield his sword from Babylon.
In just one month, the three major provinces of Persia, Babylon, and Syria were all purged by the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
A bloody massacre swept through one of the oldest cradles of civilization in human history.
At the same time, the Qin army's offensive advanced rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.
On March 24, Chen Qingzhi personally led 7000 white-robed soldiers to conquer Jerusalem and subjugate the Jews.
On March 26, Di Qing and Wang Yanzhang divided their forces and destroyed the Kingdom of Armenia and the Kingdom of Atropatney.
On April 1st, Shi Wansui led 15,000 cavalrymen to sweep across the Persian Gulf coast, and the Arabians, Galla, and Miska submitted.
Han Xin led an army of 50,000 and conquered 64 city-states in Asia Minor, resulting in a major defeat for the Antigonid dynasty.
With the complete collapse of the Antigonid dynasty's rule in Asia Minor, numerous local ethnic groups emerged and established the kingdoms of Pergamon, Pontus, Cappadocia, Bithynia, and Cyprus.
In mid-April, Di Qing and Wang Yanzhang destroyed Kadus, Iberia, and Colkas, and all the land south of the Caucasus Mountains fell into the hands of the Qin army.
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May 1st, 208 BC.
With the arrival of midsummer, temperatures are rising along the Mediterranean coast, making it hot and humid.
Troy, located southeast of the Hellespont (now the Dardanelles) at the western end of the Anatolian Peninsula, was shrouded in the shadow of war.
Since ancient times, Troy has been a pivotal point connecting Eurasia and a strategic location fought over by military strategists.
The Trojan capital, a Greek-style building, is filled with dark decorations, giving it a heavy and ancient feel.
"Crackling and popping!"
The campfire was burning brightly, and a huge map hung in the center.
On the left is a large bronze sword, which is the sword of Duke Mu of Qin.
"Your Majesty."
"Letters were sent from Pergamon, Pontus, Cappadocia, Bithynia, and Cyprus."
"Attalus, Mithridates III, Nicomedes, Macarios, and Arialates wished that the Qin Dynasty would recognize their rule over Asia Minor and retain their current territory."
The law was presented with a solemn expression.
"hehe!"
Standing on the map, Ying Xuan sneered and turned to look at Han Xin and the other generals.
"Even during the Antigonid dynasty, they weren't this tough."
"How come they all became independent heroes once they came into the hands of my Great Qin?"
"hehe!"
Han Xin, Shi Wansui, Wang Yanzhang, and Zhao Yun burst into laughter.
"Your Majesty."
Philip V mobilized all the troops from Thrace and Greece, totaling 200,000 men.
"And promised the five nations that they would recognize their kingdom status and territory."
"The five nations combined their forces, numbering 300,000, and all rushed toward Troy."
Then, Fa Zheng added.
"That's not all."
Ying Xuan smiled, a playful look in his eyes: "Philip V also allied with Ptolemy IV, Euthydemus, and Arsace II."
"He wants the Ptolemaic dynasty, Bactria, and Parthia to join forces to besiege us."
"This fool still thinks that the Qin Dynasty is the same as the Qin Dynasty of the past."
"With Xie Xuan's 80,000 Northern Army troops stationed in the Persian province, let alone the mere Great Xia and Parthia."
"Even if the Mauryan Empire attacks together, there is no chance of problems in the short term."
"As for the Ptolemaic dynasty, Ptolemy IV was incompetent, tyrannical, and extravagant."
"At the beginning of his reign, he killed his mother, exterminated the royal family, and allowed treacherous officials to control the government."
"Not only did he marry his own sister, Arsinoe III, as his queen, but he also secretly kept a mistress, Agatokleria."
"Oh, by the way, he's said to be a follower of Dionysus."
"Hahaha!"
The entire audience burst into laughter.
Dionysus is the Greek god of wine, one of the twelve Olympian gods, and symbolizes revelry, drama, and vitality.
The believers are mostly women, who wear animal skins, dance wildly and drink excessively, and even eat raw flesh and blood.
If the ruler of a dynasty was actually his follower, was there any hope left for the Ptolemaic dynasty?
"Does Your Majesty intend to achieve victory in one decisive battle?"
A look of surprise flashed across Fa Zheng's eyes as he asked.
"Lu Bing".
Ying Xuan called out softly.
"Your Majesty."
Lu Bing, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, recounted: "General Chen Qingzhi led 7000 white-robed soldiers to eliminate all the fortresses and cities of the Ptolemaic Dynasty in the Sinai Peninsula and is now advancing into the Nile Delta."
"General Shi Wansui commanded 15,000 cavalrymen who roamed the Arabian Peninsula and were renowned for their prowess."
"The Haradamou, Qataban, Sebot, Maiin, and Nabataean people voluntarily abolished their states and accepted the rule of the Qin Dynasty."
"Currently, General Shi Wansui has led his troops to Jerusalem and is advancing into Egypt."
"good!"
Fa Zheng, Han Xin, and the others were greatly encouraged and cheered in unison.
The Qin Dynasty's territory extended northward to the Black Sea, the Caucasus Mountains, and the Caspian Sea, and southward to the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea.
The destruction of the Ptolemaic dynasty was only a matter of time. Once the current 500,000-strong Western coalition was dealt with, a vast territory in the western Mediterranean would be established.
By then, the Qin army would be so powerful that it would dominate Africa and Europe, with no rivals to rival it.
"My lords!"
Ying Xuan shouted loudly.
"Your Majesty!"
Fa Zheng, Han Xin, and the others stood up straight, as upright as pine trees.
"Don't even mention that the Macedonian Empire collapsed many years ago."
"Even if Alexander were to rise from the dead, he could not stop the advance of the Great Qin."
"By imperial decree, prepare food at midnight, and depart the city at dawn. Tomorrow, we will fight these western barbarians to decide the fate of the world."
With piercing eyes, Ying Xuan displayed an unparalleled domineering imperial side.
"only!"
Everyone responded in unison and went down to prepare.
After they left, Ying Xuan had a thought, and a row of cards shimmering with golden light appeared in front of him.
To date, the Qin army has conquered thirteen kingdoms, obtaining 3 SS-level cards, 8 S-level cards, and 28 other cards.
Apart from SS-level and S-level cards, the remaining cards have been materialized, enriching the framework of the three major provinces.
*Swish! Swish! Swish!*
With a flick of his finger, Ying Xuan caused the figures of all 11 cards to appear simultaneously.
SS-level civil official: Wang Meng; SS-level military general: Gao Changgong.
S-level civil officials: Zhang Zhao, Jiang Wan, Wen Tianxiang, and Lu Xiufu.
S-rank generals: Han Shizhong, Wei Xiaokuan, Wu Jie, Meng Gong.
S-level craftsman: Kuai Xiang, a master architect of the Ming Dynasty.
"Your Majesty."
The eleven people immediately bowed to Ying Xuan.
No need for formalities.
Ying Xuan glanced at it and said with satisfaction.
Wang Meng was the first prime minister during the Sixteen Kingdoms period, and he helped Fu Jian unify the north.
If he hadn't died, perhaps the Former Qin Dynasty could have truly destroyed the Eastern Jin Dynasty and unified the world.
Gao Changgong, Prince of Lanling of Northern Qi, was handsome and brave in battle.
The music of Qin Wang Po Zhen Yue was modeled after the music of Lanling Wang Ru Zhen Qu, which was the idol of Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin.
Zhang Zhao and Jiang Wan were prime ministers of Eastern Wu and Shu Han respectively, while Wen Tianxiang and Lu Xiufu were famous prime ministers of the Southern Song Dynasty who resisted the Mongols.
Han Shizhong was a famous general in the early Southern Song Dynasty. In the Battle of Huangtiandang, he led 8,000 naval troops to defeat Jin Wuzhu's 100,000-strong army.
Wei Xiaokuan, a famous general of the Western Wei Dynasty, defended Yubi City alone, causing Emperor Shenwu Gao Huan to suffer a crushing defeat.
Wu Jie and Meng Gong were both famous generals of the Southern Song Dynasty.
The former laid the foundation for the Sichuan-Shaanxi defense line, ensuring thirty years of peace and tranquility in Sichuan.
The latter allied with the Mongols to destroy the Jin dynasty, ending the humiliation of the Jingkang Incident, recovering Xiangyang, and creating the "mountain city defense system" to resist the Mongols, thus extending the life of the Southern Song dynasty for several decades.
Emperor Xianzong of Ming bestowed upon him the title "Kuai Luban," and Emperor Xiaozong of Ming appointed him as the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works, a second-rank official.
"only!"
Everyone stood up and looked at Ying Xuan with reverence.