xymnovel Chapter 403 The Chanyu's Speculation
Chapter 403 The Chanyu's Speculation
"As long as the Qin army glides out through this secret passage on sleds, they can descend like gods in a place that the Xiongnu people never expect!"
Not only can it avoid a frontal ambush, but it can also directly cut the Xiongnu camp in two!
"hiss!"
Zhang Fan looked at the green route and couldn't help but gasp.
This is the terrifying aspect of modern technology-assisted warfare!
From God's perspective, let's use a dimensional reduction attack!
Don't be too cool!
"Comrade Zhang Fan, prepare to receive the map," Director Zhu Feng ordered.
"clear!"
Zhang Fan opened the "Cainiao APP" and clicked "Receive".
As the battery was depleted by 300%, a flash of blue light appeared.
A high-definition topographic map with contour lines appeared in Zhang Fan's hand!
This map not only marks the unpredictable marching route, but also uses different colors to mark the altitude, water sources, hiding places, and even the direction of each mountain ridge!
"All done!"
Zhang Fan gripped the map tightly, a murderous glint in his eyes. "Thank you, Commander!"
……
Half an hour later.
Central command tent.
Meng Tian was facing the sand table, busily arranging the advance plan.
"Wang Li, listen to my command! With the sleds, the army's marching speed will double! You will lead five thousand vanguard troops, break camp immediately tomorrow morning, and head straight for the 'White Path' canyon. You must seize the high ground at the canyon's exit within three days to clear a path for the main force!"
"This humble general obeys..."
Before Wang Li could finish speaking, the curtain of the main tent was suddenly lifted.
Zhang Fan strode in, holding the roll of waterproof map in his hand, his face cold and stern.
"Don't take the White Path Canyon!"
Zhang Fan's voice echoed within the tent, instantly interrupting Meng Tian's military order.
The senior generals inside the tent were all taken aback.
Meng Tian was also completely astonished: "Immortal Master, why is this?"
The White Path is the widest passage north out of the Yin Mountains. With 300,000 troops, how could we possibly fly there without using the White Path?
Faced with the doubts of his generals, Zhang Fan did not waste any more words.
He walked up to the sand table, pulled out the small flags marking the routes, and then, with a "whoosh," heavily laid the military topographic map he was holding onto the sand table.
"If we take the white route, we will inevitably encounter a massive avalanche, and our Qin soldiers will have no chance of survival! We must change course!" Zhang Fan pointed to the map and made a startling statement.
"Change course?"
Meng Tian's expression changed.
Changing commanders on the eve of battle or altering the course of an army are major taboos in military strategy!
The route of the 300,000-strong army was discovered by countless scouts risking their lives; it cannot be changed so easily.
"The Imperial Advisor!"
Meng Tian's tone also became a bit tougher, "This humble general respects your magical skills, but military campaigns are not child's play!"
Our scouts have been exploring the Yinshan Mountains for months, and apart from the White Path, all the other paths are sheer cliffs and dead ends, making it impossible for 300,000 people to pass!
"If the Immortal Master does not have a foolproof plan, please forgive this humble general for being unable to comply!"
Zhang Fan looked at the anxious Meng Tian, but he wasn't angry. He simply turned slightly to the side and pointed to the military map on the table.
"Commander Meng, take a look at this picture first before making a decision."
With a hint of displeasure and doubt, Meng Tian looked down at the blueprint with its peculiar texture and smooth, jade-like surface.
At first, he just glanced at it casually.
But only a moment later.
Meng Tian's pupils suddenly contracted!
He suddenly bent down, his hands gripping the edge of the table tightly, his eyes fixed on the map, and he stopped breathing completely!
"What...what is this?"
Meng Tian's voice trembled.
As one of the two pillars of the Qin Empire, he had seen at least eight hundred, if not a thousand, maps.
However, most of the maps I've seen are simple lines and ink washes, and the rough locations of mountains and rivers are already considered military secrets.
But look at this picture!
The surface is covered with intricate wave patterns (contour lines), clearly marking the height differences of the mountain in different colors.
It's immediately clear where the steep slopes are and where the gentle gullies are!
Moreover, the direction of every mountain range, the size of every glacial lake, and even the angles of wind gaps and cliffs are precisely marked on it, along with extremely accurate distance markings!
Of course, Meng Tian still couldn't quite understand these professional markings for a while!
But standing in front of this map, one gets an extremely terrifying feeling.
He felt as if he were high in the sky, having parted the clouds and mist, looking down over the entire Yinshan land, taking in every tree and blade of grass in the world!
"This map is so detailed! How did you find out about it, teacher?" Fusu, who was standing to the side, was also stunned and muttered to himself.
Meng Tian stretched out his hand, his fingertips tracing the green line drawn by Zhang Fan across the map.
This road was a blank "dead zone" on the old maps of the Qin army.
However, on Zhang Fan's map, a gentle secret passage was clearly shown!
The more Meng Tian looked, the more cold sweat poured down his face!
"The contour lines on both sides of the white path are dense, and the slope is extremely steep, indicating a real risk of avalanche and annihilation..."
Meng Tian muttered to himself, "And the path that the Immortal Master pointed out perfectly avoids the wind, has a gentle terrain, and leads directly to the right wing of the Xiongnu royal court... Awesome!"
666, awesome!
"Bang!"
Meng Tian straightened up abruptly, knelt on one knee without hesitation, and gave the most solemn military salute:
"The Immortal Master bestowed this map upon Meng Tian, like a blind man regaining his sight! This humble general retracts his foolish words!"
"Pass on my orders!"
Meng Tian suddenly stood up and drew his long sword from his waist.
"The entire army, immediately change into sleds and snowboards! Abandon the old routes! Follow me into the secret passage guided by the Immortal Master!"
"This time, I, the commander, will launch an unprecedented surprise attack in this frozen wasteland!"
Inside the main tent, the generals were filled with fervor, roaring in unison:
"Wind! Strong wind!"
Zhang Fan stood to the side, smiling slightly, "I hope everything goes well!"
……
at the same time.
North of the Yin Mountains, on the snow-covered northern grasslands, lies the royal court of the Xiongnu.
Although the white plague raged outside the tent and the cold wind howled like knives, the huge royal tent of Touman Chanyu was warm as spring.
In the huge central fire pit, the finest firewood was burning brightly, and on top of it sat a whole, sizzling, and oily roasted sheep.
Several scantily clad Xiongnu maids were kneeling on a soft carpet, using silver pots to fill the large bone bowls in front of them with warm, fragrant mare's milk wine.
The three leaders, Shanyu, Ji Dan, and Xiang Liang, sat around the fire in an extremely enthusiastic atmosphere, as if they had already won the battle.
"Hahaha! Come, this Xiongnu chieftain offers a bowl to the immortal master!"
Touman Chanyu picked up a large bowl of mare's milk wine, stood up with a ruddy complexion, and looked at Jidan sitting at the head of the table with admiration and fervor in his eyes.
"The Immortal Master's methods are truly brilliant! I, the Chanyu, have fought wars my entire life, how come I never thought of such a divine strategy!"
The Chanyu waved his thick arms excitedly, spittle flying everywhere, "Even with 300,000 Qin troops and the best equipment, the only way for them to leave Yinshan to the north is through the 'White Path' canyon!"