To the First Emperor of Qin: The state has decreed this!

Chapter 436 I Don't Want You to Die

Having his secret exposed, Ji Dan was covered in cold sweat, large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.

Finished!

This was the only thought in Ji Dan's mind.

When his identity was exposed at the Xiongnu royal court, he could even imagine the horrific scene of being tied to a warhorse and dragged along.

"Your Highness...Your Highness, spare my life!"

Ji Dan could no longer care about dignity. He knelt down at Maodun's feet with a thud, trembling all over. "I...I was forced to do this! Xiang Liang sent me! Please, Your Highness, have mercy and don't expose me!"

Seeing the once high and mighty immortal master now crawling at his feet like a dog, a hint of disgust flashed in Maodun's eyes.

"Get up." Maodun nudged Jidan's shoulder with his toe.

Ji Dan raised her head tremblingly.

"Who said I was going to kill you?"

Maodun looked down at him and said, "Not only will I spare your life, but I will also allow you to continue being my master and to continue to wholeheartedly assist the Great Chanyu."

Ji Dan was stunned, feeling even more uneasy.

He looked at Maodun with a puzzled expression.

Since he already knows he's an imposter, why doesn't this prince report him?

Exposing the fake immortal master would be a great achievement in front of the Xiongnu chieftain.

"Your Highness...why is this?" Ji Dan asked tentatively.

Maodun did not answer directly, but instead gave a cold laugh: "I naturally have my own reasons. The situation in the royal court is far more complicated than you imagine!"

You don't need to know why, you just need to understand one thing!

Maodun bent down, his eyes flashing with deadly intent: "Your life is now in my hands!"

"If you want to live, then listen to me obediently!"

Ji Dan immediately kowtowed to the carpet, repeatedly replying, "I understand! I will obey Your Highness's arrangements completely! I would never dare to have any disloyalty!"

"very good……"

Maodun straightened up, straightened his clothes, and prepared to leave.

When he reached the entrance of the camp, Maodun stopped and looked back at Ji Dan.

"Since you've been so obedient, I'll consider those two Xiongnu women as a gift from me to you, Immortal Master. Enjoy this long night, Immortal Master."

Upon hearing this, Ji Dan, who was kneeling on the ground, was overjoyed.

Not only was his identity discovered but he survived, he also made connections with the Crown Prince and even received beautiful women as a reward!

This is truly a blessing in disguise!

"Thank you for your generosity, Your Highness! Thank you, Your Highness!" Ji Dan said repeatedly.

Maodun lifted the curtain and went out.

Then, the two women who had been guarding the door came in, and the tent curtain was lowered again.

Ji Dan raised his head with a lewd grin, rubbing his hands together as he looked at the two beauties who had been rewarded.

The smile on his face froze instantly the next moment.

His waist was as thick as an ox's, his biceps were more developed than a man's, his face was full of fat, and his skin was so rough it was nauseating.

The two tough women were standing with their arms crossed, leering at him.

Ji Dan felt a chill run through her body, and her stomach churned. She finally understood what Maodun's smile meant.

These two women were spies sent by Modu to monitor him!

Moreover, given the size and strength of these two women, he didn't even have the right to resist or refuse.

"Immortal Master, it's late, you should rest! We sisters are still just virgins!"

One of the strong women twisted her thick neck, her joints cracking, and strode towards Ji Dan.

"You...you stay away!"

Ji Dan retreated in terror until his back hit the cold corner of the tent.

He fled, she chased, and he couldn't escape even if he had wings!

Outside the camp, the wind and snow continued, and colorful flags fluttered in the wind!

……

The next morning.

North of Yinshan Mountain lies the central camp of the Qin army.

Inside the commander's tent.

Meng Tian held the urgent message that had just arrived, his face beaming with undisguised joy.

He invited Prince Fusu and Zhang Fan into the tent and immediately shared the good news.

"Young Master, Immortal Master! His Majesty's decree has arrived!"

Meng Tian excitedly unfolded the silk scroll, "His Majesty greatly praises the Immortal Master's brilliant plan! More importantly, His Majesty has issued an edict to open up the supply of grain and fodder from Guanzhong to the northern border!"

Command of this 300,000-strong army is entirely entrusted to me and the Immortal Master for decision-making, and no one in the court may interfere!

We must achieve victory in one decisive battle!

Upon hearing this, Fusu's face lit up with joy: "Father is wise! In this way, the General and the Immortal Master can act freely without worrying about the constraints in the court!"

Meng Tian laughed loudly, but then the smile on his face slowly faded, his brows furrowed slightly, and he strode to the huge sheepskin map.

"However, the current situation remains severe."

Meng Tian pointed to the approximate location of the Xiongnu royal court marked on the map, his tone becoming grave. "Scouts report that the Xiongnu are assembling on a large scale, with a force definitely exceeding two hundred thousand. They're preparing for a tough battle!"

"If we continue to camp here, along this long Yinshan defensive line, our 300,000 troops will inevitably have to defend the entire front and disperse our forces to guard against a full-scale counterattack by the Xiongnu!"

Meng Tian sighed, "The art of war says, 'If you prepare too many things, your strength will be divided.' Once our forces are dispersed, in this harsh environment where the mountains are blocked by heavy snow, we will inevitably suffer heavy losses when facing the swift and unpredictable attacks of the Xiongnu cavalry!"

But if they don't disperse, I'm afraid they might infiltrate the pass from other passes!

Immortal Master, what are your best strategies for dealing with this?

Zhang Fan looked at the map, remaining outwardly calm.

"General Meng's concerns are absolutely correct! Troop deployment is the key to the fate of the nation and must not be overlooked."

Zhang Fan stood up, straightened his sleeves, and said, "Allow me to return to my tent and think this over carefully!"

"Please proceed, Immortal Master. We await good news!" Meng Tian and Fusu quickly bowed.

Zhang Fan quickly left the command tent and returned to his private camp.

As soon as he pulled down the curtain, Zhang Fan immediately took out his phone.

"For professional matters like fighting wars, it's best to leave them to professionals."

Zhang Fan quickly dialed Zhu Feng's private line.

The phone was answered after only one ring.

"Comrade Zhang Fan, how is the situation? What kind of support do you need?" Zhu Feng's calm voice came through.

"Sir, we have work to do!"

Zhang Fan spoke very quickly, "The First Emperor has relinquished power. Command of the 300,000-strong army is now in the hands of Meng Tian and me, and there is plenty of food!"

But now we've encountered a major problem: the Xiongnu have amassed an army of over 200,000 in the northern desert!

Meng Tian worried that deploying 300,000 Qin troops along the entire Yinshan defensive line would lead to a dispersed force, making them vulnerable to being defeated piecemeal! "I need the military strategy experts in the bureau to help me plan!"

"Understood! Contact the General Staff Strategic Office immediately!"

Command Center of Bureau 749

At Zhu Feng's command, the entire command hall instantly sprang into action.

"Retrieve ancient topographical data of the northern deserts and Yinshan Mountains from the Qin and Han dynasties!"

"Activate the holographic projection device!"

"Please have the retired generals and strategic simulation experts from the National Defense University immediately enter Conference Room Number One!"

In less than three minutes, a three-dimensional holographic projection map lit up in the center of the command center.

The mountain range's orientation, the simulated wind and snow, and the distribution of water sources are all clearly displayed.