SEC Chapter 434 Lord Zongyu is truly dedicated.
Chapter 434 Lord Zongyu is truly dedicated.
Although the methods were a bit dirty, it must be admitted that the results were excellent.
Without losing a single soldier, they crippled 30,000 of the Xiongnu's most elite troops; this achievement is undeniable.
Ying Zheng sat high on the imperial throne, watching the ever-changing expressions on the faces of his ministers below, and felt a secret sense of satisfaction.
He didn't care about the means as long as he could win the battle!
"Continue reading the military intelligence report!" Ying Zheng interrupted the ministers' thoughts.
Eunuch Li hurriedly continued reading: "...Scouts have discovered that the Xiongnu royal court is located deep in the northern desert. Moreover, a large number of Xiongnu troops are gathering at the royal court, and judging from their marching tracks, their numbers are definitely over one hundred thousand!"
Your servant Meng Tian believes that the enemy has amassed a large force, intending to escalate the battle!
A direct attack on the royal court is not feasible. Your Majesty, please decide on the next course of action!
After reading the last sentence, Eunuch Li closed the bamboo slip and stepped aside.
The atmosphere inside the hall instantly became heavy.
Everyone understood that the Xiongnu had amassed more than 100,000 troops, plus the original garrison of the royal court; this was a full-scale attack.
Clearly, after suffering a great loss, Touman Chanyu did not intend to let it go. Instead, he wanted to take advantage of the harsh weather conditions caused by heavy snow blocking the mountains to wage a war for the fate of the nation against the main force of the Qin Dynasty.
The court officials immediately began whispering among themselves, and their opinions quickly diverged.
Shao Fu Zong Yu rolled his eyes, stepped forward, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I believe that since Zhang Fan has unpredictable and divine abilities, and was able to defeat 30,000 elite Xiongnu troops without firing a single shot, it is evident that his wisdom and strategy are unparalleled!"
It is now the dead of winter, and my 300,000-strong army has ventured deep into the grasslands, consuming a great deal of food and fodder every day!
In my opinion, it would be better to have the Immortal Master lead 30,000 elite troops, lightly armed, to launch a surprise attack on the Xiongnu royal court!
With his magical abilities, we're sure to win with fewer troops!
In this way, not only can we achieve great feats, but we can also save our Great Qin a massive amount of grain and supplies!
Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent for a moment.
Many court officials subtly shifted their gazes, instantly discerning Zong Yu's ulterior motives.
The battle report clearly states that the Xiongnu royal court has now assembled an army of no less than 200,000!
Why send Zhang Fan with a mere 30,000 men to launch a surprise attack on a base camp guarded by 200,000 men?
This is clearly a deliberate attempt to make things difficult for Zhang Fan, using the Xiongnu as a tool to kill him!
Hey!
Lord Zongyu is truly dedicated!
Even at this critical juncture, they're still thinking about messing with Zhang Fan!
However, some officials in the court who already disliked Zhang Fan immediately understood Zong Yu's suggestion and chimed in with their opinions.
"Lord Zong is absolutely right! With your immortal powers, why would a 300,000-strong army be necessary? 30,000 elite troops would suffice!"
"Excellent! Having 300,000 troops stationed in the snowfields is too costly. It would be better to entrust the entire operation to the Immortal Master, who will devise a brilliant plan to strike at the heart of the enemy!"
However, the military generals' camp reacted very differently upon hearing these remarks.
Marquis Wang Ben of Tongwu strode forward, his face cold and stern. He pointed at Zong Yu and loudly retorted, "Utterly absurd! Zong Yu, what are you up to!"
The Xiongnu have amassed 200,000 troops, ready for battle, and you're sending the Immortal Master with only 30,000 to launch a surprise attack? Do you really think war is child's play?!
Wang Ben turned around, bowed to Ying Zheng, and said loudly, "Your Majesty! The reason why the Xiongnu have gathered on such a large scale is precisely because they are terrified of being defeated!"
In my opinion, now that we have found their lair, we must not allow the Immortal Master to take a small group of people to venture into danger.
"Our Great Qin should reinforce its logistics, and send 300,000 elite troops to overwhelm the Xiongnu royal court in one fell swoop, thus eliminating future threats to the northern frontier forever!"
"Attack! Attack with 300,000 troops!" Other generals also expressed their opinions, their fighting spirit high, and they scoffed at Zong Yu's sinister suggestion.
For a time, civil and military officials in Xianyang Palace argued endlessly, their voices rising and falling, and no one could convince the other.
Above the main hall, Ying Zheng coldly observed the argument below.
His gaze was deep and penetrating.
He could see through the thoughts of these officials in the court.
Zong Yu's trick of using someone else to do his dirty work was utterly laughable in his eyes.
How could the Qin Dynasty tolerate these people playing power games behind the scenes in a war that determined the fate of the nation?
"That's enough!"
Ying Zheng spoke slowly, and the once noisy Xianyang Palace fell silent instantly.
"To strike the Xiongnu in the north is a long-established national policy of our Great Qin. Now that the Xiongnu's main force has been mobilized, how can we shrink back because of food supplies and snow?"
He looked at Li Si beside him and gave his final decree.
"By my decree! The 300,000-strong Qin army at the front is to be fully commanded by Meng Tian and the Grand Preceptor Zhang Fan. No general may disobey these orders. I command them to achieve a decisive victory in one battle and completely pacify the northern deserts!"
"Your Majesty, we obey!"
The courtiers shouted in unison.
Zong Yu lowered his head, his face pale, and dared not utter another word.
He knew that His Majesty had already made his decision, and if he dared to obstruct it now, he would be considered unromantic.
……
at the same time.
As dusk fell, deep in the northern desert, within the vast basin where the Xiongnu royal court was located.
Ji Dan had just finished the military council and was dragging his weary steps toward his tent.
Lying is an extremely mentally taxing task; one must always maintain an air of mystery and not reveal the slightest flaw.
At this moment, Ji Dan was filled with resentment.
"Lord Xiang, you ran away quickly, returning to Jiangdong early to prepare for the uprising, leaving me alone in this barbaric land to devise strategies."
These days are truly filled with trepidation!
Ji Dan sighed inwardly.
If he hadn't been forced into a corner, why would he have ended up in this harsh and cold place, dealing with the Xiongnu people every day?
As he approached his private tent, the guards standing outside saluted him.
The guards still had a hint of ambiguity on their faces.
Ji Dan ignored him, reached out and pulled open the heavy felt curtain, and went inside.
There were no lights inside the tent; it was pitch black.
Just as Ji Dan was about to ask someone to light the lamp, she suddenly heard several alluring female laughs coming from the direction of the bed in front of her.
"Hmm? A woman?"
Ji Dan was stunned for a moment.
In an effort to win him over, the Chanyu did indeed promise to send several women to serve him.
Hearing the rustling sounds of clothes being undressed and soft moans in the darkness, Ji Dan felt her whole body heat up and her desire burning.
"These barbarians, they know quite a bit about etiquette when it comes to giving women away."
Ji Dan swallowed hard and impatiently began to untie her clothes.
He desperately needs to relax after days of anxiety and fear.
in the dark.
He quickly stripped himself naked.
"My beauties, this immortal master will teach you the rules of the Central Plains!"
Ji Dan rushed towards the bed impatiently.
However, just as his body was about to touch the bed...
In the darkness, a thick, powerful arm suddenly reached out and pressed down on the back of his head.
Immediately afterwards, a heavy chop to the back of his neck struck him.
"Well……"
Ji Dan felt a sudden darkness before her eyes and instantly lost consciousness, falling heavily onto the carpet naked.