Traveling through the Immortal Realm: Starting from Becoming a Top-Level Furnace Cauldron

"Well... maybe there is a way."

Lu Yuguan spoke.

Immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Li Mou turned his gaze towards him, his eyes deep and scrutinizing: "Are you from Qin?"

Lu Yuguan shook his head and said calmly, "No."

Li Mou said calmly, "As far as I know, you have been serving under Wang Jian and taking care of his meals. Why were you attacked outside the camp?"

"Could it be a spy sent by Wang Jian?"

"I'm not!"

Lu Yuguan flatly denied it, shaking his head like a rattle, "General, Wang Jian just thinks the food I cook suits his taste, but I'm not a Qin person at all!"

"Some beasts wanted to do something bad to me, but I happened to meet General Zhao, and that's how I was saved."

Li Mou's eyes shifted slightly and looked at Zhao Zimo.

Zhao Zimo stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said in a deep voice, "General, when I found him, he was being held hostage by the Qin army. His situation was truly dire."

"If he is really a spy, he shouldn't be in such a situation."

"and……"

He paused, as if he was having difficulty speaking. "Although this man's words and actions are absurd and unruly, judging by his behavior, he doesn't seem like a trained spy."

Lu Yuguan nodded vigorously at the side: "General, please understand, I am truly a good citizen!"

With someone to support me, I felt more confident.

After listening to Zhao Zimo's words, Li Mou looked at Lu Yuguan who was eager to defend himself and pondered for a moment.

The candlelight in the hall flickered, illuminating the wrinkles on his face.

The Qin army was approaching and Hancheng was in danger.

This young man in front of me with unknown origins is actually an unlucky guy who was innocently involved.

Or a chess piece?

Li Mou shook his head and stopped thinking about it.

"Zhao Zimo."

"The end will be here."

"I hereby order you to lead twenty-two personal guards and immediately retreat to Dan City!"

"It's...what?"

Zhao Zimo was stunned immediately.

Li Mou said in a deep voice: "Didn't you understand?"

How could Zhao Zimo not know what the commander meant?

He immediately knelt on the ground and shouted, "General, I am willing to live and die with Hancheng!"

Li Mou shouted, "It's only a matter of time before Hancheng is captured. If you stay here, it's tantamount to suicide!"

"But General," Zhao Zimo's eyes turned red, "If I go back alone, wouldn't that make me a deserter?!"

Li Mou sighed deeply, "This is a military order, and it is also the will of King Zhao."

After hearing this, Zhao Zimo was immediately distraught.

"Yesterday, the palace reported that the eldest prince died of a sudden illness in the palace. Now, you are the last bloodline of the royal family." Li Mou said calmly.

Zhao Zimo's eyes were dull: "How could this happen..."

Li Mou's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting everyone's heart.

The last bloodline of King Zhao.

The heavy burden of his identity completely imprisoned Zhao Zimo.

Even if he was willing to die, he could no longer insist on dying with Hancheng.

There was dead silence in the hall.

Despair was like an icy tide, drowning the last ray of fire.

In this suffocating silence, a voice suddenly sounded, with a hint of hesitation, but extremely clear:

"Well... maybe... I have a way?"

Everyone's attention instantly focused on the speaker—

It was that spy.

Several officers and soldiers glared at him angrily, one of them even yelled, "How dare you! How can we allow a guy like you, whose origins are unknown, to interfere in such important military and national affairs? Get out!"

As he said this, he was about to go forward and drag him away.

"Wait a minute."

Li Mou raised his hand to stop him. His deep gaze fell on Lu Yuguan again, "Go on."

Lu Yuguan swallowed his saliva and straightened his back. Although his clothes were tattered, his eyes were unusually bright. "General, are you aware that a member of the Little Spirit King's staff has arrived in the Qin camp?"

Li Mou nodded slightly. "That's true. This man is very cunning and has earned the trust of the Little Spirit King. He's accompanying the army this time, ostensibly to entertain the troops, but in reality to supervise them."

"now it's right!"

Lu Yuguan clapped his hands, "Wang Jian has made great military achievements and is at the peak of his career, but with such a spy by his side, he may seem like a fish in water, but in fact, every step he takes is a dangerous one. He must be extremely cautious in his actions, especially afraid of making a mistake and giving others an advantage!"

Zhao Zimo frowned, puzzled. "What does this have to do with the survival of Hancheng?"

"Even if he is cautious, the army will crush us in an instant."

"It's a big deal!"

Lu Yuguan's eyes lit up and he spoke faster, "Because Wang Jian has to attack the city and be wary of those behind him, he will be more cautious than usual."

"Besides, Mr. He Ya, as an aide, must be a scheming person."

"I once read a strategy in an ancient military book that only required a dozen or so men to repel countless enemies!"

A deputy general sneered loudly, "Boy, are you dreaming?"

"With only a dozen or so people, you still want to repel the enemy?"

"It's simply a fantasy!"

"General, don't listen to this brat's nonsense, it's disturbing the morale of the army!"

"that is!"

"Wang Jian is a veteran of many battles. How could he be easily intimidated?"

"I think he is a spy sent by the Qin army!"

The generals echoed in agreement, their faces full of ridicule.

Lu Yuguan was anxious and shouted, "The essence of this plan lies in the abnormality. Wang Jian is suspicious, and He Yajun's presence will make him strive for caution."

"Hancheng is now empty. If we do the opposite and open the city gates, Wang Jian will see the unusual situation and think there is an ambush inside, so he won't dare to attack rashly!"

"Ridiculous!" the deputy general shouted again, "If he marches directly into the city, won't we be instantly reduced to dust?"

"Then bet!"

Lu Yuguan risked everything, looking at Li Mou with a burning gaze, "Let's bet on his fear of He Yajun, and that he won't dare to risk his own future!"

"General, it's a dead end anyway, why not take a gamble?"

"The worst possible outcome is just dying a moment early!"

"But if we succeed, we can buy General Zhao more time to retreat, and even save Hancheng!"

The hall fell silent again.

Although Lu Yuguan's words were bizarre, they were not entirely unreasonable.

Li Mou was silent, his fingers tapping the table unconsciously, his eyes like lightning, staring at Lu Yuguan.

After a long time, he took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.

"What's the name of the military book you mentioned?" Li Mou suddenly asked.

Lu Yuguan was stunned, then said with a stiff upper lip: "...Romance of the Three Kingdoms?"

After he finished speaking, his heart was beating fast.

Li Mou had obviously never heard of this book, but he did not delve into it. He just stood up slowly and said in a resounding voice:

"In extraordinary times, extraordinary measures should be taken."

"Although this plan is risky, it is the only chance for our Hancheng to survive—Lu Yuguan!"

"I'm here!" Lu Yuguan shuddered.

"I now appoint you as temporary military advisor. This plan is under your full authority! All remaining manpower and supplies in the city are at your disposal!"

"Make sure Wang Jian doesn't dare to enter!"

When Li Mou said this, everyone in the room was shocked!

Everyone was stunned and looked at Li Mou in disbelief.

Let a cook be a military advisor?

Could it be that the General has lost his mind due to excessive pressure?!

"General!"

"Think twice!"

All the generals clasped their fists to dissuade him.

Zhao Zimo also said anxiously: "General, this matter is of great importance, how can we treat it as a joke?..."

"I've made up my mind!"

Li Mou interrupted him decisively, his eyes sweeping over the crowd, "Don't employ those you doubt, and don't doubt those you employ! Execute the military order immediately!"