"No, no."
Maodun felt something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
According to the report in this secret letter...
If the high priest was a traitor, why didn't he take the opportunity to lure the Qin people over when he initially instigated the rebellion?
"Oh dear, my brain still isn't up to par. Dad was right to tell me to study more. It's a pity I was too reckless!"
Only then did Maodun realize that what he had done was far too "filial."
Only after he ascended to the throne did he realize how shrewd his father was.
Treatment of the Donghu.
The only reason for ceding territory was not to make the Donghu stronger, but to make the Xiongnu stronger.
His father was merely a nominal Shanyu, elected by the tribal leaders, and had no real power.
His cession of territory was merely a nominally forced choice.
Most importantly, those tribal leaders wanted to use him to bear the infamy in order to protect their own interests.
They will only retaliate if their interests are threatened.
He indulged the Donghu people.
In reality, it was to consolidate their own power and to strengthen the Xiongnu.
This technique of using someone else to do one's dirty work is mastered to perfection.
This forced Maodun to continue imitating his father after he came to power.
"If only Li Lin were truly willing to serve me. He's so clever. If he's willing to help me, I can quickly reform the Xiongnu. Then, with the Xiongnu united, it would be easy for them to invade Qin's lands to the south."
He had some dreams about the future he envisioned.
The scene after Li Lin was put to his use.
to be honest.
In his view, the Qin Dynasty was not a threat. As long as the Xiongnu launched a full-scale attack on the Qin Dynasty, they would easily conquer it.
certainly.
He was completely overthinking things, or perhaps he was just being delusional.
With the Great Wall Legion under Meng Tian's command, their army is already eating sand beneath the Great Wall.
Let alone the Qin Dynasty under the rule of the First Emperor?
Early the next morning.
Li Lin slept very comfortably; it was the first time he had ever slept so soundly that night.
"Ah, so comfortable! At this moment, I finally understand the saying that people often use: 'An obstacle before marriage, a savior after marriage'! This carefree night is just too wonderful!"
He got up, preparing to wash and groom himself.
As a result, when he untied his grooming utensils, he found that they were covered with dust. This dust was not naturally fallen dust, but grime that had not been cleaned for a long time.
If that were all, it would be fine; he could have just cleaned it thoroughly.
but.
He was just about to rinse his mouth.
But he discovered that the wooden bowl in his hand was covered with tiny black impurities, which looked disgusting.
Is this even water?
"Someone come quick! Someone come quick! Quickly bring me a new bowl of water!"
"ah?"
Several Xiongnu people heard the noise and thought something serious had happened inside.
They hurriedly lifted the tent flap, only to find that they needed to change the water.
"Your Excellency, you are joking. There is nothing wrong with the water!"
"Yes, the water is so clean, what's the problem?"
"What? This water is clean? Clean my foot! Do you think you're Liu Yong, that tough guy who has the periodic table in his stomach? Trying to be as clean and hygienic as him? Can't you even see these little black specks in here? Hurry up and get me another bowl!"
"ah?"
These people were all stunned, seemingly not understanding what Li Lin was saying.
"Sir, you must be joking. Aren't those little black dots something that's always in the water?"
"What?"
Li Lin froze instinctively, then immediately collapsed to the ground, desperately trying to clear his throat.
Damn it!
I drank their milk wine last night. Could it all be made with this kind of water?
oh!
I see!
It turns out that Huo Qubing apparently drank water from within the Xiongnu territory, which caused him to fall ill and die shortly after returning.
Could it be poisoning?
That's very possible.
"My lord, my lord? What... what's wrong with you?"
"Yes, sir, there's nothing wrong with the water."
"You guys drink, I need to go outside and calm down."
"OK!"
They didn't understand what Li Lin was up to, and seeing that he was about to leave, they didn't dare to stop him.
After all, Li Lin was a distinguished guest.
He was a distinguished guest of the Chanyu, and also the man most valued by the other leaders; they dared not neglect him.
The tent door was opened.
Li Lin sighed. He was now very worried that he might have contracted some disease because of the water.
The most crucial point is that this is the era.
Once infected with any disease, it can be fatal.
Medical technology is too underdeveloped.
Even a common cold can be fatal.
"Grand Tutor, Grand Tutor."
"who?"
"It's me, student Zhang Liang!"
"Zhang Liang? What are you doing here? Didn't I tell you to go to Meng Tian's place?"
"I rushed here from General Meng's place overnight to find out about your current situation, fearing that you might be in grave danger among the Xiongnu. But now, I sense that you seem to be doing quite well here! That's amazing!"
Zhang Liang looked like he hadn't slept well; it seemed he had stayed up all night again.
With such dark circles under its eyes, it could easily pass for a national treasure if it were among a group of pandas.
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