The 37th year of the First Emperor (210 B.C.).
Ying Zheng led his son Hu Hai, Prime Minister Li Si, and Zhao Gao, the commander of the Central Che Mansion, to patrol the east with ten thousand cavalry.
At the same time.
Ying Changying, who was far away in the North Desert, had already led his army deep into the enemy country.
In the northern desert, there were many tribes.
There were large Xiongnu tribes like Tuoba, Yuelv, and Kezui, as well as hundreds of small and medium-sized tribes.
In addition to the Donghu people and the Yue tribes entrenched in the west, the various forces were intertwined and attacked each other.
Ever since Chief Touman took over the Xiongnu royal court, he had begun to consolidate the various Xiongnu tribes.
Unfortunately, many Xiongnu tribes had been fighting each other for generations and had long become enemies. In order to ease the conflict, Touman chose to fight against the outside world. All the Xiongnu tribes simultaneously pointed their spears at the Central Plains.
As the first Chanyu, it had to be said that Tou Man was indeed a formidable person.
That set of methods that the Qin country used back then was used by him like a fire of innocence.
Outreach Donghu, internal stability of the tribes.
The current Xiongnu was far stronger than ever before!
However, at this moment, an uninvited guest came to this land.
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Ever since they defeated the Heavenly Eagle Tribe and took in their troops.
In just a short month.
Ying Changying led his army to defeat more than ten Xiongnu tribes, large and small, such as Qianman, Suli, Que Ji, etc., beheaded more than 8,000 people, captured 5,000 young men and countless cattle and sheep.
He had thoroughly implemented the lightning tactic.
Murder, arson, pillaging, poisoning…a series of actions were done in one go.
During this period of time, the Xiongnu tribes that he had targeted either all died in battle or surrendered.
Those who obey will have their troops collected, and those who rebel will have their families wiped out!
That was all.
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There was a desolate valley two hundred miles northwest of the Yin Mountains.
Noon.
The scorching sun of May hung high in the sky, roasting the earth mercilessly.
The air was suffused with a suffocating heat. The entire land was like an oven, and one could be roasted with just a step.
"Hiss!"
In the canyon, Mao Dun leaned against a huge rock and let out a long sigh. An intense pain came from his left shoulder.
An arrow was stuck in his left shoulder, piercing through it.
"This Qin person is really ruthless!”
Mao Dun grimaced in pain.
Fortunately, it was a penetrating injury, and the sharp arrowhead was not left in his body. Otherwise, he would have to cut open his bones.
"Leader, water…"
His follower, Amuta, filled the entire goat skin with water and handed it over.
Mao Dun took it and was about to raise his head to drink it.
One of the followers beside him suddenly moaned in pain. After a while, he fell to the ground and began to convulse.
"Not good…there's poison in the water!"
Mao Dun's expression changed as he threw the goatskin pouch in his hand.
When he looked again, the follower in front of him had already died.
In an instant.
A thick chill rose from the bottom of Mao Dun's heart.
Burning mountains, poisoning, these Qin people were simply using all sorts of methods!
The followers behind him were even more furious.
This group of despicable Qin people had not only set fire to their grasslands, but they had also tarnished the sacred Jade River in their eyes. It was simply unforgivable!
A month ago, Mao Dun had started tracking Ying Changying's army.
It was only ten days ago that they finally discovered the traces of these Qin people.
Along the route of the Qin army, tragic situations similar to the Yiqu Tribe and the Heavenly Wolf Tribe occurred from time to time.
It was common to see Xiongnu tribes being massacred and their heads being turned into temples.
Mao Dun had thought that these Qin people were only retaliating by destroying a few Xiongnu camps and would naturally leave on their own accord.
But gradually, things developed beyond his expectations.
To his horror, he discovered that the Qin people's goal was not revenge at all.
They actually wanted to cut off the Xiongnu descendants from the roots!
After learning this conclusion, Mao Dun felt his limbs turn cold.
He felt that his heart was already ruthless enough, but compared to these Qin people, it was simply insignificant.
Killing and plundering were commonplace in this land.
However, burning the mountain and poisoning the Xiongnu people was the root of their survival.
The viciousness of his methods was a hundred times crueler than slaughtering the Xiongnu tribe!
Yesterday, Ying Changying finally found Mao Dun.
Ying Changying immediately drew his bow and shot an arrow at the fly that was hanging far behind him.
The strength that broke through the limits of the human body, coupled with the support of the Sky Shaking Bow.
Even though it was thousands of meters away, the arrow still pierced Mao Dun's shoulder.
Mao Dun was scared out of his wits. He endured the intense pain and hit his horse to escape.
Unfortunately, Ying Changying didn't know that this man was Mao Dun. Otherwise, he wouldn't have let him go so easily.
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In the valley.
At this moment, Mao Dun had already taken off his arrowhead and wrapped his shoulders tightly with cotton cloth.
Mao Dun gritted his teeth." I can't wait any longer. I have to return to the Imperial Court as soon as possible and tell Father about this."”
"Although I don't know who the leader of this Qin army is, I'm certain that if we don't get rid of this person, he will become a huge threat to our royal court!”
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