[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-great-qin-i-started-a-mutiny-father-emperor-plea":3,"chapter-great-qin-i-started-a-mutiny-father-emperor-plea-great-qin-i-launch-a-military-coup-asking-father-chapter-348":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Great Qin: I Launch a Military Coup, Asking Father to Abdicate!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2142563,3529,"Chapter 348","great-qin-i-launch-a-military-coup-asking-father-chapter-348",348,"\u003Cp>Ying Su thought for a moment and felt that what Zhuge Liang said made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Wei Pao and his men numbered in the tens of thousands, these tens of thousands were already exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the slightest sign of trouble, they would scurry about like frightened rabbits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And while one thousand men and tens of thousands seem to have a huge gap, in the complex terrain of the mountains and forests, that gap would not be apparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because mountains and forests are different from plains; large-scale encirclement operations cannot be conducted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thousand elite troops would charge and kill quickly after finding the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they discovered the enemy’s resistance was strong, they could also retreat first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conversely, Wei Pao’s side would find it very difficult to organize an effective counterattack in their panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, I will follow your plan!\" Ying Su said: \"You will select these elite troops, and I entrust you with full responsibility for the matter of suppressing Wei Pao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will certainly not fail the mission!\" Zhuge Liang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the morning court session ended, Zhuge Liang immediately selected five thousand elite troops from the army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These five thousand elite troops were all soldiers skilled in jungle warfare, and every person was equipped with weapons specifically prepared for jungle warfare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They did not carry long halberds or heavy, thick shields, and the armor on their bodies was also lightweight leather soft armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each soldier carried a sharp longsword, some soldiers were also equipped with bows and arrows, while others were equipped with small round shields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These weapons were primarily flexible and lightweight, conducive to fighting in the jungle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five thousand elite troops were divided into five teams, entering Huashan from five different directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within these teams, there were also soldiers who had surrendered to guide them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By noon on the third day, the first team arrived at the original encampment of Wei Pao and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While carefully examining the traces nearby, the scouts judged that Wei Pao’s main force had left along a small path to the left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team leader immediately dispatched a pursuit squad of one hundred men to chase ahead, while he followed closely behind with the main force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the morning of the next day, the assault squad in front discovered the enemy’s tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a place with lower and relatively flat terrain, some soldiers were resting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the dense forest, it was impossible to tell how many people were there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assault squad did not dare to act without authorization, so they immediately sent someone to report to the team leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time the team leader arrived with the main force, those enemies in front were still there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I cannot judge their numbers; should I take men to circle around and take a look?\" the squad leader asked the team leader for instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need,\" the team leader’s eyes revealed a murderous intent: \"We will charge directly from here and kill them all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if their main force is here?\" the squad leader asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter how many men they have, it is useless! Look, there is a mountain peak right next to us. If they were camping on the mountain peak, they could have discovered the enemy wanting to attack them in advance. But they set up camp in such low terrain, which shows they didn't want to waste energy climbing that mountain. This indicates from one aspect that they have already lost their footing and are completely disorganized.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team leader analyzed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>201. At the End of the Road\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before setting off, the five team leaders had received strategic guidance from Zhuge Liang, who had explained all the situations they might encounter after entering the mountains and forests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This included how to handle encountering an unknown number of enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, Zhuge Liang told them not to be afraid; just fight first when they encountered the enemy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they discovered the enemy’s resistance was determined and orderly, then retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the enemy appeared to have no fighting spirit and their command was chaotic, then continue the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Archers, prepare! After firing one round, immediately charge!\" the team leader said, drawing his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of archers immediately crept toward the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching range, they immediately bent their bows and nocked arrows, firing at the enemies who were resting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden strike caused the soldiers under Wei Pao to immediately fall into a panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were shot dead before they could even crawl up, and those who weren't shot had no intention of resisting at all, knowing only to flee for their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enemy attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Xin’s army has attacked!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Li Yuanba... Li Li Yuanba!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers were shouting and yelling in chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn't even clearly seen who the enemy was or how many there were, but in their hearts, they were convinced that Li Xin and Li Li Yuanba had come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the soldiers in front were in chaos, the soldiers in other areas followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of you, stand still! Whoever dares to flee will be executed immediately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deputy general under Wei Pao shouted to stop the fleeing soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the desperate efforts of him and other generals to maintain order, the chaotic situation finally improved somewhat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it only improved for a very short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the elite troops sent by Zhuge Liang had already charged in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One thousand elite troops are not many, but they are not few either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were on open flat ground, those one thousand men would count for nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the narrow roads and complex terrain of the mountains and forests, these one thousand men appeared very numerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because under the cover of the terrain and vegetation, Wei Pao’s side had no idea how many people had come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They only knew that these enemies charging over were like tigers; not only was their combat power astonishing, but their morale was high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, even the generals on Wei Pao’s side panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They believed their camp had been discovered by government troops, and that those attacking them must be a large force of government troops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that their formation was already in chaos, Wei Pao’s subordinates had no choice but to order a retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would have been better if this order hadn't been issued; after it was issued, it became even more chaotic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone fled for their lives, and there was no unified direction for their escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle lasted for half a day, and this battle killed and wounded several thousand rebel soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being wounded here was equivalent to losing combat effectiveness; to a certain extent, it was the same as being killed in action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because there was no one to treat your wounds, and there were no medicines to use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn't even get enough to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under conditions of malnutrition, even normal people are prone to illness, let alone the wounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, after this battle, the rebel side lost nearly five thousand in combat effectiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elite troops pursuing from other directions also achieved varying degrees of success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after suffering continuous blows, Wei Pao’s rebel army saw soldiers deserting and fleeing constantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a month later, only a few thousand men remained by his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Prince Jianglu and Prince Gao were nowhere to be found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at these few thousand men under his command, Wei Pao knew he was finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gathering a few trusted aides, Wei Pao sighed: \"Now the situation is lost; you need not follow me anymore, each of you flee for your lives.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you keep your life, my lord, there will be a chance for a comeback in the future!\" one trusted aide said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A comeback? Now I only have a few thousand men left, and they are all broken and defeated soldiers; what do I have to make a comeback with?\" Wei Pao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although we are few, we cannot confront Ying Su head-on, but we can act in the shadows. When the time is ripe, we can raise an army to oppose Qin again!\" another person said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ying Su has offended too many people. Now his power is at its peak and everyone is afraid to resist, but after a period of time, when his momentum fades, coupled with chaos on the borders, that will be our opportunity!\" someone said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Xiongnu have been destroyed, what else could happen on the borders?\" Wei Pao felt puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Xiongnu are destroyed, but such vast land in the north certainly won't just be left empty. Nearby nomadic forces will occupy the grasslands left behind by the Xiongnu; sooner or later, they will replace the Xiongnu and continue to pose a threat to Great Qin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Ying Su wants to avoid this situation, he can only migrate people there before other nomadic forces occupy the grasslands, letting the migrants live there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I heard Ying Su intends to exile criminals and some people he looks down upon there. If that happens, once those people grow in strength, Ying Su will suffer a backlash, and that will be our opportunity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trusted aide said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long will we have to wait for that time?\" Wei Pao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, today’s Great Qin was not achieved in a day or two; it was the family business accumulated over several generations of Qin kings, and finally, the First Emperor destroyed the six states! If you want to achieve great things, my lord, please take a long-term view!\" the trusted aide said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeking flowers\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Pao stroked his beard and did not speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was somewhat tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to his predecessors, what was his current predicament?\u003C\u002Fp>",1610,"2026-06-16T15:59:34.202Z","2026-06-16T16:02:53.586Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","18bec9b3ca59373b0cba6cd7fe7d53ccb9874a10c6d688dfa6e8cde748099538","great-qin-i-launch-a-military-coup-asking-father-chapter-349","great-qin-i-launch-a-military-coup-asking-father-chapter-347",353,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreat-qin-i-launch-a-military-coup-asking-father-cover.jpg"]