"Lin Tian, Lin Tian is really back?"
"Yes, Your Highness the Crown Prince, it is indeed the Lin Tian army! We are basically certain!"
"Now, what should we do?"
This question truly stumped Crown Prince Dan.
Lin Tian's return was a huge blow to Crown Prince Dan.
If it were someone else coming to reinforce, he would never consider retreating.
But thinking of the might of the Lin Tian army, he panicked.
Especially as he saw the Lin Tian army in the distance drawing closer, Crown Prince Dan became even more anxious.
Soon, he also clearly saw that the person charging at the very front was Lin Tian of Qin.
He was still as majestic, still as detestable.
And still as awe-inspiring.
"Retreat, retreat!"
In the end, Crown Prince Dan closed his eyes in helplessness.
He didn't want to retreat, but he had to.
Under Crown Prince Dan's command, the soldiers of Yan knew that Lin Tian of Qin had indeed returned.
This caused them to hesitate no longer and retreat rapidly.
Even those who had already climbed onto the city walls retreated in a panic.
Some, in their haste, even jumped off the city walls, breaking their legs or dying.
To them, the Lin Tian army was more terrifying than the height of the city walls.
Therefore, they retreated at their fastest possible speed.
Many people in Yanmen Commandery had witnessed such scenes before, but when they saw it again, they still found it incredible.
They were amazed by the fame of the Lin Tian army.
On the other hand, Lin Tian had already seen the Yan army attacking Yanmen Commandery.
They were moving very fast, heading straight for the Yan army.
However, by the time they reached Yanmen Commandery, the Yan army had already withdrawn.
Some, to run faster, had even discarded their weapons.
This made many people look at Lin Tian, wanting to know if they should continue the pursuit.
At this moment, Lin Tian looked at his dusty army behind him, and the exhausted defenders and civilians on the city walls.
He then said:
"Forget it, no pursuit. We will deal with them later!"
"Let's enter the city first!"
Lin Tian's army had rushed back, and many were weary.
If they pursued further, the gains might not outweigh the losses.
Moreover, many defenders and civilians within Yanmen Commandery clearly needed comfort, so pursuing at this moment was not wise.
However, as Lin Tian's army was about to enter the city, they discovered that the city gates were blocked.
"Hmm? A pile of stones blocking the city gates? Who came up with this idea?"
"It was one of our strategists!"
"Have him come see me later!"
Hearing that it was a strategist, Lin Tian became interested.
He naturally knew the purpose of blocking the city gates with stones; had the defenders and civilians of Yanmen Commandery not done this, they might not have held out until the Lin Tian army returned.
Once Yanmen Commandery was breached, even if the Lin Tian army returned, the losses would be irreparable.
Therefore, the person who proposed this strategy was filled with wisdom.
Lin Tian felt a bit of admiration for him and wanted to know who had come up with this plan.
Then, Lin Tian's army began clearing the giant stones, opening the city gates, and resuming their defense.
This time, everyone was truly relieved.
Lin Tian was back, and all their worries had disappeared.
Even if Crown Prince Dan attacked again, they no longer feared him.
After entering the city, Lin Tian heard a general account of how the defenders and civilians had held Yanmen Commandery.
He also knew that they had truly encountered a remarkable person this time.
Someone had even come up with the idea of impersonating the Lin Tian army, and it had managed to delay the Yan army for six days.
Such wisdom was definitely not possessed by ordinary people.
Therefore, Lin Tian met this remarkable person.
It was a very young, ordinary-looking scholar.
However, his demeanor was not simple, and he looked very refined.
"Thank you, sir, for stepping forward during Yanmen Commandery's time of crisis and delaying the Yan army!"
"Great General, there is no need. I am also a Qin citizen, and I should contribute to our Qin!"
"Well said! I do not yet know your esteemed name. This general wishes to request an award for you!"
As he spoke, Lin Tian looked forward expectantly.
During the Qin Dynasty, there were many famous individuals.
Although Lin Tian had not seen them, he had heard their names.
He did not know who this scholar before him was, but he felt that this scholar must be a renowned figure.
However, when the scholar spoke his name, Lin Tian's brow furrowed in his heart.
"I dare not trouble the Great General to request an award. My humble name is Han Fang, courtesy name Ziliang!"
Han Fang, courtesy name Ziliang, this name was perfectly normal.
However, this name was not among the famous figures of the Qin period that Lin Tian knew.
Moreover, hearing this name reminded Lin Tian of someone.
That person was not from Qin; on the contrary, he was an enemy of Qin, the son of the former Chancellor of Han, the God of War of the late Qin and early Han dynasties, Zhang Liang, Zhang Zifang.
He was not only a staunch anti-Qin figure but had also attempted to assassinate Ying Zheng in history.
Although the assassination failed, he had been a fugitive ever since.
Later, he joined Liu Bang's faction, helping Liu Bang destroy the entire Qin Dynasty and establish the Han Dynasty.
"Master strategist, who plans a thousand miles away, deciding victories from afar" described Zhang Liang.
"The name and courtesy name are just swapped. Could it really be Zhang Liang?"
The legendary Zhang Liang was said to be incredibly handsome, as beautiful as a woman.
Born into nobility, he possessed an inherent nobility beyond that of ordinary people.
Unlike this scholar before him, who, though young, had an ordinary appearance and lacked a noble aura.
Anyone looking at him would certainly not believe him to be Zhang Liang.
But Lin Tian looked at him and felt something was strange.
It was as if the person before him was not real.
However, Lin Tian showed no outward reaction.
"Ziliang, a good name!"
"Would you be willing, sir, to condescend to be a strategist in my mansion?"
"Ah? Is this appropriate?"
At this moment, Han Fang appeared very surprised, and also a little delighted.
It was as if he had not expected Lin Tian to say such a thing at all.
Lin Tian gave him a positive reply.
"Of course, it is appropriate. Your talent, sir, is wasted as merely a strategist!"
"However, in the army, merit is paramount. Therefore, sir, from now on, offer me more strategies, and merit will naturally follow!"
"Yes! Thank you, Great General, for your great kindness!!"
At this moment, Han Fang appeared extremely honored, as if this were a great honor for him.
Such a demeanor was very fitting for an ordinary person who had received Lin Tian's appreciation.
However, after he left, Lin Tian still sent people to investigate Han Fang's information.
The people he mobilized were from the Black Ice Guard, sent to him by Ying Zheng.
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