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

Chapter 439 Step by Step, Impeccable

After an incense stick has burned.

Having received the "standard answer," Ji Dan felt a great sense of relief and let out a long sigh of relief.

He straightened his clothes and, with an arrogant gait that showed no regard for family, stepped into Touman Chanyu's main tent once again.

Facing the anxiously waiting Xiongnu generals, Ji Dan waved his hand and revealed Modu's entire plan in a profound and unfathomable manner.

"Feign an attack on the central route, but actually seize Gaoque!"

Upon hearing this, Touman Chanyu slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "The Immortal Master's strategy is indeed flawless! Not only did he see through the Qin army's trap, but he also found their weakness!"

Then, Touman Chanyu turned his gaze to Luan Diyun, who was standing to the side.

"Yun'er!"

The Chanyu roared, "The Immortal Master has chosen you to lead the army! This is your best chance to wash away your shame. I, the Chanyu, will give you 60,000 elite cavalry!"

"Do you dare go to Gaoque Pass on the west side, crush those 50,000 Qin soldiers, and bring me the head of the Qin general?"

Luan Diyun recalled the fear of being controlled by laxatives, and a trace of apprehension flashed in her eyes.

But under the watchful eyes of everyone, as the fierce horse princess of the Xiongnu, her inherent pride would not allow her to back down.

"Yun'er is willing to go!"

Luan Diyun knelt on one knee, drew his curved sword, and said, "If you cannot break through this barrier, Yun'er will bring you my head!"

Upon hearing this, Touman Chanyu was overjoyed and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Excellent! Truly a jewel of our Great Xiongnu!"

Touman Chanyu suddenly stood up, his eyes full of admiration, "This is the spirit of the sons and daughters of my royal court! Yun'er, I, the Chanyu, will entrust these 60,000 elite troops to you."

"Your Excellencies, each of you shall contribute 30,000 troops, to be under the unified command of Yun'er!"

Although the Left and Right Wise Kings were somewhat reluctant to part with their elite troops, with the Immortal Master's endorsement and the Chanyu's golden words, they could only accept the order with their hands on their chests.

The atmosphere inside the tent instantly became lively, and the generals immediately gathered around the map to quickly discuss the route of advance and the specific troop allocation for the feint attack on the central route.

Ji Dan stood aside, watching the Xiongnu high-ranking officials who were swayed by his words and their blood boiling. The corner of his mouth under the mask twitched a few times.

"Fight! Fight! It would be best if you and the Qin army perished together, so I could escape this misery sooner..."

Ji Dan prayed silently in her heart.

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at the same time.

West of Yinshan Mountain, snow fell heavily.

With the aid of snowboards and horse-drawn sleds, 50,000 elite heavy infantrymen of the Qin Dynasty are advancing towards Gaoque Pass on the west side at an astonishing speed.

Inside a specially made, spacious carriage in the center of the army formation, the atmosphere was completely different from the bitter cold outside.

Zhang Fan, Prince Fusu, and Mo Feng were sitting around the stove in their carriage, discussing the defense of Gaoque Pass.

"Immortal Master, I don't think we need to be so nervous about going to Gaoque Pass this time!"

While poking at the embers with tongs, Mo Feng said excitedly, "When we came here, we brought a lot of explosives with us in our logistics and supplies!"

Once we reach Gaoque Pass, all we need to do is lay a row of siege towers outside the pass. If the Xiongnu dare to come, we'll blow them to bits! They'll have learned their lesson and won't dare to attack easily again!

When Mo Feng mentioned explosives, Fu Su's eyes lit up.

Back in Shangdang County, he had personally witnessed the terrifying power of that thing; it was like the wrath of thunder, something that no human could withstand.

However, Zhang Fan shook his head helplessly, picked up a cup of hot tea, and took a sip.

"Mo Feng, you're oversimplifying warfare."

Zhang Fan sighed and explained, "Explosives are indeed extremely powerful, but the Qin Dynasty's industrial base is practically nonexistent. Purifying saltpeter and sulfur, and then mixing them in the correct proportions, is a complex and extremely dangerous process!"

Production capacity is simply not up to par; every bit used is a finite amount!

"With 50,000 troops defending against 60,000 cavalry, if we rely entirely on explosives, no amount of stockpiled explosives would be enough to fill this frozen wasteland. We should use as little of this stuff as possible!"

It can be used as a last resort, or to break through enemy lines at crucial moments, but it should never be used as a regular weapon to be wasted.

After hearing Zhang Fan's explanation, Mo Feng scratched his head regretfully: "That's true, how could I have known to make fewer cigarettes!"

Fusu pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Teacher, you just mentioned using explosives as a trump card! What if the Xiongnu see through our empty city ploy and don't dare attack the central region, choosing instead to continue our stalemate deep in the northern desert? How should we respond then?"

"Afraid to attack?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fan's lips curled into a cold, sharp smile. "Then let's take the initiative!"

He picked up a piece of charcoal and drew a triangle on the wooden board next to him.

"My lord, when an army goes to war, what are they fighting for? Logistics!"

Zhang Fan pointed to the three vertices of the triangle and said, "Our logistical supplies will be delivered to the front lines via the straight road in a few days."

Once the supplies arrive, we will thoroughly secure the three passes of Gaoque, Jiuyuan, and Yunzhong, transforming them into an impregnable rear base!

"In this way, we will not only be unafraid of the Xiongnu cutting off our supplies, but we can also rely on these three points to form a triangle!"

Zhang Fan used charcoal to draw a line in the middle of the triangle. "This is called the triangle advance tactic! We are not in a hurry to blindly advance, but rather the three strongholds will advance in parallel, pushing step by step into the depths of the northern desert!"

They continuously squeezed the living space of the Xiongnu!

"Even if one side gets isolated and surrounded by enemy forces during this advance, there's no need to panic. The Iron Triangle formation ensures that at least one main force can quickly provide support from the flank!"

Upon hearing this strategic vision, Fusu felt his heart surge with excitement and suddenly understood.

It can attack or defend, advance step by step, and is invincible!

"Teacher is truly a divine being!" Fusu exclaimed sincerely.

"Report!"

Just as the three were talking, a sound came from outside the carriage.

A Qin army guard, mounted on horseback and leaning against the carriage window, loudly reported: "Reporting to the Immortal Master and Young Master! The scouts ahead have arrived at Gaoque Pass and completed their reconnaissance. The detailed topographical map of Gaoque, drawn overnight, has been delivered!"

"Bring it here quickly!" Fusu said hurriedly.

The curtain was lifted a crack, and a cylinder wrapped in cowhide was handed in.

Mo Feng immediately took the cylinder, pulled out the map drawn on sheepskin inside, and laid it out flat.

The three of them immediately turned their attention to the map.

On the map, the terrain of Gaoque Pass is clearly outlined.

Just as the legend says, Gaoque Pass is surrounded by mountains, and the pass is like a giant lock, blocking the huge rift valley that has been broken through the Yinshan Mountains.

On both sides are steep cliffs that are difficult to climb, with only a wide passage in the middle.

"What a secluded and profound passage!"

Mo Feng slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "With such a natural barrier, the Xiongnu cavalry simply can't deploy their formations; no matter how many come, they'll all die!"

However, after staring at the map for a while, the relaxed look on Zhang Fan's face gradually faded, and his brows began to furrow.