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

Chapter 404 The Chanyu's Conjecture 2

"According to the Immortal Master's plan, I, the Chanyu, have secretly mobilized all 50,000 of the most elite archers from various tribes to the high ground on both sides of the White Path exit!"

And they had their foot soldiers pile up logs and boulders on the top of the cliff!

The Chanyu grew increasingly excited as he spoke, "As long as Meng Tian's army enters the canyon, we can push down the boulders, and with the rare blizzard of the past few days, we'll surely trigger a cataclysmic avalanche!"

"Three hundred thousand troops! Before such overwhelming power, no matter how invincible your army is, you will all be buried alive in the canyon, leaving no trace of your corpse! Hahaha!"

The Chanyu tilted his head back, drank the strong liquor in the bowl in one gulp, and laughed heartily.

Xiang Liang, sitting opposite him, also smiled and picked up his wine bowl, agreeing, "What the Great Chanyu said is absolutely right."

"The Immortal Master's plan can be described as borrowing the power of heaven and earth, effortlessly annihilating the main force of the tyrannical Qin!"

A sinister glint flashed in Xiang Liang's eyes. "Once the news of the annihilation of the entire 300,000-strong army reaches Xianyang, that tyrant Ying Zheng will surely be furious!"

At that time, with internal strife in the Qin Dynasty, the Chanyu (Xiongnu ruler) could seize the opportunity to march south, drink from the Yellow River, and take over the entire Central Plains!

Faced with such blatant praise from the two.

Ji Dan, seated at the head of the table, slowly raised his wine bowl, his movements gentle and deliberate.

He closed his eyes slightly, his expression serene, even carrying a hint of profound compassion, as if nothing in the world concerned him.

"You flatter me, Chanyu."

Ji Dan adopted a dignified and otherworldly demeanor, speaking in a deep and ethereal voice, "The way of Heaven is constant. The Great Qin is going against the will of Heaven. I am merely following the will of Heaven and using the snow of Yinshan to act on behalf of Heaven."

After saying that, he took a small sip of the milk wine, put the bowl down, and even made a Taoist hand gesture with great seriousness.

This smooth and sophisticated "show-off" combo left the Chanyu and Xiang Liang utterly astonished.

However, Ji Dan, who appeared as calm as a mountain on the surface, was actually overjoyed inside, practically rolling around in excitement!

"Holy crap! I'm a genius beyond compare!"

Ji Dan roared inwardly, "I haven't even read many books on military strategy. I just saw the heavy snow outside the tent and made up a 'valley' plan on the spot. I never expected it to be such a perfect and brilliant plan!"

"White Path Canyon! Avalanche burying people! Ambush at the exit! Hahaha, such a perfect deadly trap, even a god of war couldn't break it!"

While inwardly praising herself, Ji Dan glanced smugly at the Chanyu out of the corner of her eye.

"Once these 300,000 Qin soldiers are buried in the snow, my name, Ji Dan, will surely shock the world!"

"At that time, I will be a true immortal master!"

Ji Dan's mind grew increasingly pleased with herself, and she couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

"Fight me? I can wipe out the Qin army of 300,000 with a simple trick!"

The three people inside the tent were each making their own plans, their laughter and chatter filling the air with the rich aroma of milk wine and roasted meat.

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Time passed quietly, the wind howled, and the snow continued to fall. Before we knew it, the sky had gradually darkened.

Large, thick tallow torches were lit inside the tent, illuminating it brightly.

Just as the Chanyu was slightly drunk and was about to grope a maid, the heavy felt curtain was suddenly flung open, and a gust of cold wind rushed in, causing everyone in the tent to shiver.

A scout scrambled in and knelt down beside the fire.

"Report! Great Khan! Urgent report from the front!"

The Chanyu frowned, pushed away the maidservant in his arms, and asked in a deep voice, "What's the matter? Has the 300,000 Qin troops already entered the Baidao Gorge? Has our ambush been launched?"

Xiang Liang and Ji Dan also put down their wine bowls, pricked up their ears, and prepared to hear the good news of the Qin army's annihilation.

However, the scout's answer surprised everyone.

"Reporting to...reporting to the Great Chanyu! No!"

The scout swallowed hard and shouted, "The brothers have been lying prone on the high ground on both sides of the White Path Canyon's exit all day, almost frozen solid, but the canyon is eerily quiet, not a soul in sight!"

"We boldly sent men forward another thirty miles to explore the wind gap on the southern slope of Yinshan Mountain, but still found no trace of the Qin army!"

The heavy snow covered all the cart tracks and hoofprints; the Qin army... seemed to have vanished into thin air!

"What? No trace?"

The Chanyu suddenly stood up, his massive body exuding an immense sense of oppression. "How is this possible!"

The scouts had clearly reported that Meng Tian's army had arrived at the foot of Yinshan Mountain two days ago. Given the marching speed of 300,000 troops, even if they had to crawl, they should have reached the canyon by now!

The Chanyu felt a sense of unease, as if a large stone had been placed on his mind.

An army of 300,000 cannot grow wings and fly away. To suddenly lose track of the enemy's movements at this critical juncture is a cardinal sin in military strategy.

Xiang Liang's expression also turned somewhat grim. He turned to Ji Dan and asked in a low voice, "Immortal Master, this Qin army is not playing by the rules. Could it be that they have realized we have set up an ambush on the righteous path?"

Ji Dan's face, hidden behind the mask, stiffened abruptly, a sudden chill running down his spine. However, he maintained a composed facade, coldly scoffing, "Absurd! How could those mortals possibly discern the secrets of my Qimen Dunjia?"

The Chanyu paced back and forth in the main tent, frantically pondering possible reasons.

After a while, his tense nerves suddenly relaxed, he let out a long breath, and a smile returned to his face.

"This chieftain understands!"

The Chanyu laughed heartily, sat back in his main seat, and slapped his thigh, saying, "What a scare! What a scare!"

Xiang Liang asked, puzzled, "Why does the Chanyu say this?"

The Chanyu pointed to the howling wind and snow outside the tent and said smugly, "Don't you even look at what kind of snow is falling outside!"

Even our most cold-resistant warhorses from the grasslands are finding it difficult to move an inch, let alone those southerners accustomed to the climate of the Central Plains.

"The roads to Yinshan are blocked by heavy snow, and the mountain paths are icy. Even if Meng Tian had extraordinary abilities, there's no way he could move his supplies and provisions in such deep snow!"

The Chanyu raised his wine bowl, his eyes filled with contempt: "The Qin army must be trapped on the southern slopes of Yinshan by this heavy snow, unable to move an inch. Three hundred thousand men are stuck, unable to advance or retreat. Meng Tian had no choice but to set up camp on the spot, rest and recuperate, and wait for the snow to stop!"

"yes!"

Xiang Liang's eyes lit up, as if struck by a sudden realization. "With heavy snow blocking the mountains and supplies running low, resting in place is indeed the only correct choice! Ying Zheng's insistence on launching an attack at this time is simply courting death!"

"It seems the Qin army has been terrified by this white disaster; they don't even dare to enter the mountains!"

The weight on the Chanyu's heart was finally lifted, and he felt completely relieved.

He embraced the maid again and offered Ji Dan a bowl of wine: "The Immortal Master's divine calculations are indeed impressive, but the Eternal Heaven is more inclined to favor my Great Xiongnu!"

Once this heavy snow runs out of the Qin army's supplies, they will starve to death at the foot of Yinshan Mountain without us even having to lift a finger!

Laughter and cheerful voices filled the tent once again!

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