"General Feng was infected with the water Gu disease in Yuedi, and it was difficult to eat and drink, and his body was getting thinner and thinner. By the time our army captured Minyue, it was already impossible to stand up, so it could only lie on the bed and give orders. On the one hand, General Feng reported the news of the capture of Minyue to Xianyang and asked the emperor to change the general, and on the other hand, he asked General Tu to inform him not to rush into the attack on South Vietnam. ”

In the mansion of the Marquis of Wugong, Shi Jian, who served as the chief historian of the Tai Lieutenant, was telling Zhao Tuo and many friends present the specific details of the defeat of the Southern Expedition.

"It's a pity that Minyue and Xi'ou are far apart, and the road conditions in Yuedi are difficult, and before the envoy has passed General Feng's order, General Tu has entered the depths of Yuedi. Just in time for the rainy season, encountered the epidemic and the attack of the South Vietnamese, our army was defeated and retreated, and was ambushed by the Vietnamese on the way back, and General Tu died. ”

"The South Vietnamese and the Western Ouyue people who hid in the mountains and forests launched a counteroffensive together, and our army lost its main general, and its morale collapsed, so we could only flee to Changsha County in a hurry, and many people were killed and captured by the Yue people along the way. According to the statistics of the deputy general Wang Bao, there are only about 10,000 soldiers left who can escape back to Lingling, and there are only more than 20,000 people. ”

Of the 100,000 Qin troops, only 30,000 remained.

Hearing this number, the crowd exclaimed.

The black buttocks even slapped the case and said: "Doesn't that mean that 70,000 soldiers died in Yuedi!" That's 70,000 people! I'm so angry! I'm! ”

Li Shiqi shook his head and sighed: "Since the first battle of Chu, our army has been defeated due to the rebellion of the rebels. After so many years, it is the first time that such a fiasco has been encountered. ”

Li Shang echoed his brother: "Yes." Even if the Captain of Shuqi County was defeated by Southwest Yi, he didn't die so many people, which is too miserable. ”

"It is really rare for the main general and the deputy general to die together in Yuedi."

"Baiyue, it's hard to fight!"

Others such as Chen Ping, Zhong Liyi, Lu Juan and others also sighed.

Regardless of whether they were once Wei or Chu, since they were attached to the Qin army and promoted to the title of knight, they enjoyed the treatment of high-ranking officials. They already saw themselves as part of the Qin State, and naturally deplored this defeat.

As for Ren Huan, who has the most feelings for Tu Sui, his eyes are red at the moment, and he keeps drinking wine.

Zhao Tuo silently listened to everyone's sighs and grievances.

He was equally heartbroken by the defeat.

A painful defeat for the Qin army.

Seventy thousand soldiers died in the land.

70,000 people, that's a whole 70,000 young people, what an uncomfortable number!

The second deplored Tu Sui's death.

No matter how much responsibility Tu Sui bears in this defeat, in the private aspect, he is kind to Zhao Tuo after all, and the two get along like brothers.

Third, Zhao Tuo was even more heartbroken by Feng Wuxuan's death.

"Lao Feng, Lao Feng, I didn't expect to say goodbye in Huaishui eight years ago, and I would never see each other. I still want to wait for you to return to Xianyang, and then talk and laugh again! ”

Wang Jian destroyed Chu in a battle, and Zhao Tuo once led his troops to Huaiyin to join forces with Feng Wuxuan to fight Xiang Yan together.

At that time, Feng Wuxue did not bully him with his age, but tried his best to cooperate with Zhao Tuo, and finally broke Xiong Qi on the bank of Huaishui, and defeated Xiang Yan, which made Zhao Tuo have a very good impression of Feng Wuxue.

In addition, after Feng Wuxue, he leveled the southern frontier of Chu State, destroyed Ganyue, and subdued Don'ou, showing good military ability. It made Zhao Tuo feel that he was the pillar of the Qin State, how could he know that in the Battle of Vanyue, Feng Wuxue actually died with Tu Sui.

"Although Lao Feng was defeated and killed by the Western Route Army, the point is that he was hit by the Yuedi Water Gu and his body was damaged."

"Water Gu...... It's a parasite! ”

"The more water there is, the climate is humid and hot, and people at this time have the habit of eating, eating raw meat is commonplace, let alone drinking cold water. It's normal to get a parasite or something. ”

Zhao Tuo was secretly vigilant.

The infection rate of parasites in this era is very high, and few people can escape.

It's just that most people may be infected with roundworms and the like, and the damage and lethality are not particularly high.

But in the warm southern lakes of the water, there are a lot of terrible parasites.

For example, schistosomes, this thing is only found in the southern watersawa, and there are almost none, so few people are guarded against.

Zhao Tuo didn't know what kind of parasite Feng Wuxue was infected with, but just hearing that he could spit out worms from his mouth, he felt numb all over his body, and he was soft.

In fact, when Zhao Tuo chased Xiong Qi into the land of Yue before, he had been on guard against this. He asked all the soldiers to boil water to drink, and not to eat raw food, for fear of contracting parasites and epidemics.

It's just that this rule is not universal.

After all, an army of tens of thousands of people wants to drink hot water, how much wood and manpower must be consumed at one time?

Few generals would be willing to spend manpower and material resources on such a thing.

Drinking cold water is the norm in this era.

As for eating raw food, it is even more normal, from the emperor and nobles to the common people of Qianshou, everyone eats it.

Even Confucius said: "You don't get tired of eating, and you don't get tired of being fine." ”

Two thousand years later, some people still eat sashimi.

"Lao Feng's matter, always be vigilant. I will never drink cold water and eat raw food again. And we have to find a way to persuade the emperor to publicize this matter, otherwise I don't know how many people will die on it in the future. The next expedition to the south can avoid ......"

Thinking of this, Zhao Tuo shuddered.

Yes.

This time, Tu Sui and Feng Wuxue both died in Yuedi, and the Qin army suffered a heavy defeat.

Tu Sui's Western Route Army alone killed a full 70,000 people.

With the character of the First Emperor, it was impossible to tolerate this defeat.

He must send another army to the south.

Just like when Li Xin was defeated by 200,000 in Chu, in the second year, Qin sent 600,000 to destroy Chu.

Zhao Tuo bit his lip, a complicated look flashed in his eyes.

In history, after the fiasco of Tu Sui's southern expedition, Qin Shi Huang sent Qin generals to the second southern expedition.

It's just a hustle and bustle.

and him Zhao Tuo.

……

The news of the defeat of the Qin army in Yuedi only existed in the court for the time being, and was not publicized to the people of the lower Qian.

After all, the previous emperor had just announced that he would be in the world for three days because of the destruction of Minyue, so as to publicize his great achievements.

However, before two months, it was immediately said that the main general and deputy general were all killed, and the Qin army died 70,000 people in Yuedi.

When this matter spread, it became a big joke for his emperor.

Although it is impossible to hide such a big thing, at least it can be hidden for a while, even if it is a moment.

Compared with the calm of the people, the court of the entire Qin State is like being pressed by a heavy mountain, and the atmosphere is so depressing that people can't breathe.

The emperor was furious.

Everyone is doing things with their heads down at this time, and they never dare to talk nonsense. For fear of being noticed by the emperor, he was angry.

A great court meeting that would determine the future direction of the Qin State was soon held.

Compared with the previous scenes of boasting about Feng Wuxue and Tu Sui's meritorious achievements, the current secretaries of the Qin State have turned their spearheads, and they are all indignantly accused.

Feng Wuxuan destroyed Minyue, and died of illness, so he had no responsibility, so naturally he couldn't say much.

And Tu Sui is a reasonable person who can take all the responsibilities.

"Although Tu Sui killed the king of Xiou, he did not pacify Xiou. When the Yue people were not completely destroyed, he rashly advanced the enemy, fell into a treacherous trick, and was ambushed by the Yue people. This defeat is all his responsibility! ”

"However, the defeat of this battle is the sin of Tu Sui!"

All the spearheads were pointed at Tu Sui.

In a defeat, someone always needs to take responsibility.

Looking at the indignant appearance of the ministers, the First Emperor was expressionless, and the anger in his heart became more and more intense.

Tu Sui is guilty.

Sin betrayed his trust.

Incompetent generals, dragging down the emperor's empire.

But for the current First Emperor, who will bear the responsibility for this war is not what he thinks.

Just like Zhao Tuo knew about him.

In the face of this rare defeat since the defeat of Chu, the First Emperor had only one thought in his mind.

Revenge!

The more barbarian people are barbarian, they dare to kill the Qin generals and defeat the Qin army, how can this be reasonable.

The emperor wants to fight back!

He destroyed the Yue people and occupied the Yue land, and only in this way can he wash away the shame he suffered.

The First Emperor sat on the emperor's couch and glanced at the ministers in the palace with an indifferent gaze.

"I already know the sin of Tu Sui."

"But what I want to know more is that among the ministers of this Manchu Dynasty, there are people who are willing to lead the army to the south and pacify Baiyue for me!"

(End of chapter)