Chapter 129: The Great Han Third Empire, Unifying the World

Sun Quan wanted to wash away his past shame, but unfortunately, Sun Shiwang is Sun Shiwang after all.

Yet, even now, Sun Quan still holds great power in his hands, despite having no real ability in military affairs.

However, in politics, he is a master of the art of checks and balances.

No one is able to persuade Sun Quan.

Therefore, Sun Quan still leads the one hundred thousand troops of Eastern Wu to face Jiang Wei in battle.

Of course, there is actually another problem, which is that Sun Quan truly has no one left to use by now.

On October 1st, 238 AD, the atmosphere within the capital of Shu Han was solemn and sacred.

Under the leadership of Liu Chan and Zhuge Liang, the Great Han was revitalized for the third time.

Of course, although Shu Han had destroyed Cao Wei and Eastern Wu to unify the World.

His gaze was as sharp as an eagle's, scanning the thirty thousand Shu soldiers ahead, led by none other than the famous Shu Han general Jiang Wei.

Sun Quan was full of confidence, believing that the advantage in this war was entirely on his side.

He looked into the distance, his eyes revealing endless sorrow and reluctance.

In fact, Zhuge Liang was not the monarch of Shu Han; under normal circumstances, he could not represent Shu Han to join the Heavenly Court.

Zhuge Liang decided to designate this day as the National Day of Shu Han and established an altar, where a grand sacrificial ceremony would be held every year to thank the Heavenly Court for its grace.

In the process of conquest, the Great Han Third Empire demonstrated powerful strength and wisdom.

Although his body was already aged, this appearance still carried some of the demeanor of a hero of the past.

The talents of the Shu state were gradually withering, and the talents of Eastern Wu were the same.

They discovered that the once barren land had become fertile, with crops growing gratifyingly; the once desolate forests had become lush, and wild beasts were breeding and thriving.

Jiang Wei was a supreme commander capable of inheriting the legacy of Zhuge Liang.

Therefore, only then could Zhuge Liang lead Shu Han to join the Heavenly Court.

But the Shu Han army did not retreat in the slightest.

He widened his eyes, his face pale, as if the entire World had collapsed at this very moment.

The people of Shu Han felt this miraculous change.

The great battle began.

At this very moment, a miracle occurred.

But when the glory of Cao Wei faded, Sun Quan had to face a more severe reality.

All these changes were attributed to the grace of the Heavenly Court.

Under the exquisite command of Zhuge Liang, the Empire's army was like divine soldiers descending from the sky, rapidly sweeping through the surrounding countries.

Numbers have never been the only factor determining the outcome of a war.

But Zhuge Liang held a special status within Shu Han.

As the core city of the Central Plains, Luoyang had a long history and profound cultural heritage; moving the capital here would undoubtedly be conducive to the political stability and cultural prosperity of Shu Han.

Sun Quan, riding a white horse, clad in golden armor, and holding a long sword, led the one hundred thousand Eastern Wu troops, arrayed in formation and waiting.

Sun Quan acted quickly, but it was already too late.

It was a pity that it was of no use, even if Jiang Wei had been relatively immature at the beginning.

They were afraid: once the Shu Han army swept in, could Jiangdong stop them?

Jiang Wei was likewise not afraid; he could not let down the Prime Minister's trust, and in this battle, he would make his name known throughout the World.

Sun Quan's body was already old and frail, unable to withstand such a blow.

He never imagined that he would actually be defeated by the Shu Han's later ruler, Liu Chan, that yellow-mouthed child known to the world as "A Dou."

Jiang Wei used troops like a god; the army he led moved with the force of splitting bamboo, directly invading Jiangdong.

But now, even the powerful Cao Wei had perished.

When Jiang Wei's army finally breached the Eastern Wu capital of Jianye, it also announced the destruction of Eastern Wu and sounded the death knell for it.

Within Eastern Wu, there were many capitulationists who all wanted to surrender to Cao Wei.

Once Sun Quan spoke, the other ministers naturally dared not say anything.

But what everyone was thinking in their hearts, no one knew.

The destruction of Cao Wei was undoubtedly a huge blow to Eastern Wu.

This Sun Quan died quite timely; he spent his life controlling royal power and enjoying wealth.

Finally, amidst endless regret and unwillingness, Sun Quan closed his eyes and left this World forever.

Previously, with Cao Wei as a distraction, Jiangdong could still maintain its independence.

In the end, even though he became a ruler of a fallen state, he had lived enough!

Surrender?

With the continuous expansion of territory, the national power of the Great Han Third Empire also grew increasingly strong.

Within the Eastern Wu court, surrender had become the mainstream voice.

To manifest the national prestige of Shu Han, Liu Chan decided to move the capital to Luoyang.

Zhuge Liang had a solemn expression as he shouted to the sky, respectfully welcoming the descent of the Heavenly Court's envoy.

But it absolutely could not be the A Dou who could not be propped up.

At the same time, the Empire also actively developed economic and cultural undertakings, allowing the people to live a happy and peaceful life.

Although the Eastern Wu soldiers were brave, they appeared powerless before Jiang Wei's wisdom.

He could lose, he could lose to Cao Wei, he could lose to Liu Bei.

When the two armies clashed, Jiang Wei displayed astonishing command talent.

They once felt that Cao Wei, under the leadership of three generations of heroes, would surely unify the World, and they wanted to surrender to Cao Wei.

The Heavenly Emperor Decree bestowed supreme blessings.

They had originally pinned their hopes on Cao Wei being able to hold back Shu Han, giving them a chance to catch their breath.

To a certain extent, it was also a symbol of Shu Han.

He was unwilling to give up, still leading the Eastern Wu army to resist Jiang Wei.

Upon hearing this news, Sun Quan was so shocked that he spat out a mouthful of blood.

In his view, with such a disparity in military strength, the outcome of this battle was already destined.

Even more miraculously, the people of Shu Han seemed to have gained longer lifespans and stronger physiques.

If Zhuge Liang were to lead a great army to arrive, wouldn't Eastern Wu be annihilated in an instant?

Amidst the shifting winds and clouds of the chaotic era, the glory of Cao Wei had already become the dust of history, but the rise of Shu Han was like a new star, illuminating the entire southern sky.

He was an overlord who had clashed with Cao Cao and Liu Bei.

As the war continued, the morale of the Eastern Wu army gradually declined, while the Shu Han army grew braver with every battle under the command of Jiang Wei.

No matter what was said, regardless of what schemes he used, or what his character was like.

How exactly should one block the advance of Shu Han?

His gaze carried unprecedented ambition as he stared at the Shu Han army ahead, his heart filled with contempt.

Sun Quan was greatly alarmed; he could not believe that this young general he looked down upon was so troublesome. He

began to realize that the outcome of this war might not be as smooth as he had imagined.

Five-colored auspicious clouds swirled, cranes soared, and an envoy from the Heavenly Court descended.

Back then, facing Cao Cao he did not surrender, and facing Liu Bei he did not surrender.

Sun Quan led an army of one hundred thousand to meet Jiang Wei's thirty thousand Shu Han soldiers.

At the same time, there were also rewards of cultivation techniques.

Neither the nomadic tribes of the north nor the tropical rainforests of the south could stop the fierce offensive of the Great Han iron cavalry.

He recalled his own glorious years, when he was the overlord of Jiangdong, commanding tens of thousands of soldiers, looking down upon the world.

From the perspective of numbers, this battle was not one where Shu Han held the advantage.

They established a perfect administrative system and legal system, ensuring the stability and prosperity of the country.

Perhaps he would once again become the laughingstock of the world.

However, what Sun Quan did not expect was that the Jiang Wei he faced was not some opponent who could be defeated in a single blow.

Liu Chan continued to use "Han" as the state name, intending to inherit the glorious history of the Han Dynasty and hoping to create a new golden age.

On the Jiangdong battlefield, the great war began.

This blessing transformed into a golden light, enveloping the entire land of Shu Han.

Sun Quan was filled with anger.

For Sun Quan, Cao Wei and Zhang Liao were once shadows in his heart, symbolizing strong enemies that could not be surpassed.

Everyone had a fire in their heart, wanting to wash away the shame and avenge their former lord.

In the year 238 AD, the lord of Shu Han, Liu Chan, proclaimed to the world that the world was unified.

He cleverly utilized the terrain, set up ambushes, and defeated the Eastern Wu army's attacks time and time again.

In his view, whether it was the monarch of Shu Han, A Dou, or the commander of Shu Han, Jiang Wei, neither was worth a single blow.

At the same time, this also symbolized Shu Han's rule over the Central Plains and its determination for the great cause of unification.

Especially since Cao Wei had undergone the diligent governance of three generations of ambitious rulers, under the leadership of this generation's Cao Rui.

Zhuge Liang officially led Shu Han to join the Heavenly Court.

In the end, Jiang Wei's army breached the capital of Eastern Wu, Jianye, and the defense line of Eastern Wu completely collapsed.

But a sudden piece of news struck them like a bolt from the blue—the Imperial Capital of Cao Wei had been breached, and the powerful Cao Wei had actually perished.

Under the planning and guidance of Zhuge Liang, the Great Han Third Empire utilized the magical power bestowed by the Heavenly Court to begin the exploration and conquest of the unknown World.

A single Jiang Wei, leading thirty thousand patched-together soldiers, was enough to give them in Eastern Wu a headache.

War is often full of variables.

As the ceremony proceeded, a strange phenomenon suddenly appeared in the sky.

And in reality, it also achieved its effect; the soldiers of Eastern Wu were panic-stricken, morale was low, and it was difficult to organize effective resistance.

Within the golden light, every inch of Shu Han's land seemed to be endowed with magical power, becoming vibrant and prosperous.

And the thirty thousand soldiers of Shu Han were patched together.

The sky over Jiangdong was covered with dark clouds; on the battlefield, war drums were beaten and war banners fluttered.

With an order from Sun Quan, the Eastern Wu army surged toward the Shu Han army like a tide.

This news spread rapidly through the Eastern Wu military camp, and the powerful officials looked at each other in dismay, unable to believe it was true.

Could they in Jiangdong withstand the attack of Shu Han?

Zhuge Liang had wiped out Cao Wei; once Zhuge Liang freed up his hands, could Eastern Wu still hold out?

But it could not be denied that Sun Quan was always a figure who could divide the world into three, a monarch who still firmly controlled the power of Eastern Wu to this day.

This former lord of Jiangdong had died just like that.

But there were still many challenges and difficulties internally.

A Dou was just a monarch unable to shoulder the heavy responsibilities of the country, and Jiang Wei was merely a surrendered general; how could he be mentioned in the same breath as him, the overlord of Eastern Wu?

In the year 237 AD, the Shu Han commander Jiang Wei led his heroic army, and after a series of arduous battles, finally breached the capital of Eastern Wu, and Eastern Wu perished from that point on.

The one hundred thousand-strong army of Eastern Wu was the entire elite force of Eastern Wu.

But what about now?

And the empire's navy set sail even further, crossing the vast ocean to reach distant foreign lands.

They defeated the enemies one by one. At the same time, the empire actively promoted Han culture, spreading the civilization of the Han Ethnicity to every corner of the World.

How to consolidate rule, restore the economy, stabilize the hearts of the people, and how to alleviate ethnic conflicts.

After joining the Heavenly Court, the Great Han Third Empire was no longer satisfied with merely ruling the vast territory of China, but began an ambitious journey of world conquest.

Zhuge Liang knew that this was the result of them joining the Heavenly Court, and also that their awe and gratitude toward Heaven and Earth had been answered.

A mere A Dou, is he worthy of him surrendering?

Sun Quan shouted angrily, "Our Jiangdong sons have been brave and skilled in battle since ancient times. Moreover, we in Jiangdong occupy the natural barrier of the Yangtze River and possess abundant strategic resources. I was able to block Cao Cao back then, so I do not believe I cannot block A Dou!"

The war drums beat, the shouts of battle shook the heavens, and the cruel war began.

Sun Quan, however, quickly deployed troops and generals, ordering all armies to retreat to conduct a strategic contraction and go all out to defend the territory of Eastern Wu.

As time passed, Jiang Wei grew rapidly, his strikes becoming increasingly seasoned, causing heavy losses to Eastern Wu.

But now, this once arrogant empire had already collapsed.

The army of Eastern Wu retreated steadily under the fierce attacks of Jiang Wei, unable to withstand the sharp offensive of Shu Han.

Inside the palace in Jianye, Sun Quan stood alone, his face filled with unwillingness and astonishment.

Therefore, they had to surrender to Shu Han.

It could be said that it had developed to its peak.

Sun Quan began to feel powerless, realizing that perhaps he was about to be defeated.

Because they felt that Cao Wei's strength was extremely powerful, and that it must be Cao Wei that would unify the world in the future.

If it were Zhuge Liang in person, he would still be wary, but now that Zhuge Liang was tied down in Chang'an City, what did he have to fear?

However, time passed like a fleeting horse, and his empire and his glory all vanished like smoke with the failure of this battle.

It could be said that as the master of Jiangdong, Sun Quan's life was extremely dashing.

From then on, Shu Han directly transformed into an earthly Immortal kingdom.

His life, if not exactly high-spirited, had at least seen him pointing out the direction of the country.

Yet now he had lost to A Dou!

Sun Quan's heart was filled with regret and helplessness.

He was like an aged lion; even though he was old, he was still the king of this forest.

In order to distinguish the two previous Han dynasties, it was called Ji Han, or Shu Han.

He was full of confidence, as if he had already seen the dawn of victory.

Sun Quan, unwilling to give up, prepared to lead the Eastern Wu army to fight a decisive battle to the death with Shu Han.

Jiang Wei had long since seen through the true situation of Eastern Wu; he planned meticulously, intending to use the news of Cao Wei's demise as bait to incite chaos and panic within Eastern Wu.

But he had no way out and could only bite the bullet and continue fighting.

This also marked the complete end of the tripartite confrontation that had lasted for decades, and the world returned to unity once more.

The current situation was that Shu Han was strong and Eastern Wu was weak.

Prime Minister Zhuge Liang and the later ruler Liu Chan stood together on the altar, looking up at the firmament with awe, and began the sacrificial ceremony to Heaven and Earth.

Sun Quan could not help but sneer in his heart; he looked down upon this young general from the land of Shu.

However, now that Cao Wei no longer existed, how were they to face the powerful offensive of Shu Han?

Especially for Sun Quan, Cao Wei and Zhang Liao were nightmares he could not shake off!

But now Cao Wei had perished.

One hundred thousand against thirty thousand; the one hundred thousand elites of Eastern Wu were like a torrent of steel, while the thirty thousand soldiers of Shu Han seemed like a remnant army in a storm.

He slumped to the ground, his body already weak and exhausted.

Thus, the Great Han Third Empire was born.

Finally, after countless battles and expansions, the Great Han Third Empire finally unified the entire World.

The world had only one master, and that was—Han.

(End of this chapter)