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Since sending off Luzi, Huang Xie decided to return home. However, this time it was not to his fief, but rather to pay a visit to the King of Chu. Not to mention the distance, it had been nearly half a year since he last saw him in spring.
Sigh! They say life is short; it feels like just yesterday he left the capital. Counting the days, he was quite startled by how much time had passed!
The area outside the main tent was not just any ordinary setup; the flags were waving as if it were a military camp. Ever since the local officials learned that the Prime Minister was here, the responsibility for security fell on their shoulders. While they did not dare exceed the security level of the King of Chu, being slightly below that was acceptable.
Huang Xie did not pay much attention to this, as some generals had fought alongside him in battles. To put it bluntly, the number of local officials he could name was certainly no less than that of the King of Chu. After being granted the Wu Region, there were those with ulterior motives who privately reported that Chunshen Jun had neglected to commend the King of Chu and even maintained his own military strength. This was a serious crime! If the King of Chu believed such rumors, he would naturally seek an opportunity to address the matter.
However, unexpectedly, the memorial submitted sank without a trace.
Those who had conspired against him overlooked a key issue: the current relationship between the King of Chu and Chunshen Jun. Even without their shared history in Qin State, Chunshen Jun's capabilities had already made him a pillar of the nation. The King of Chu was well aware of this.
Unjustly doubting capable ministers would only serve to undermine oneself! If you can do better, step forward and lead an army into battle! Thus, based on the names listed in the memorial, those incompetent individuals were assigned to inconsequential departments where they could do little harm.
But all these actions were done behind closed doors and were purely personal preferences; the outside world remained unaware. Initially, no one noticed any signs, but as time passed, even a fool could analyze where the problem lay. As word spread from one person to another, those who intended to tarnish Huang Xie's reputation fell silent.
When this news reached Chunshen Jun's ears, he was naturally moved to tears. Traveling all the way to the capital to show loyalty caused even the King of Chu to shed a few tears. It was seriously stated that those were merely incompetent fools stirring up trouble and should be regarded as nothing more than buzzing flies. Conversations among wise individuals are effortless because they do not require excessive words.
Chunshen Jun was indeed a wise man; he knew exactly who had granted him everything he currently possessed. It was only with the existence of Chu State that Chunshen Jun existed! To maintain military strength while disregarding the King of Chu was clearly self-destructive! If he could not understand this simple truth, how could one of the Four Young Masters of Warring States become a useless figure?
In the evening.
Huang Xie rested behind curtains while reading by lamp light, which had long become his habit. Books are wonderful things! Military texts can help minimize mistakes in battle, while poetry and literature can cultivate one's character. Mastery of these subjects allows one to understand both astronomy and geography; those who ignore them will be overlooked by society as a whole. Those who comprehend this know that all fame and fortune in life lie within these pages!
"Report!" the Scout shouted as he entered the Main Tent. Due to the explicit regulations against intercepting scouts reporting on the Military Situation, he faced no obstacles along the way.
Huang Xie put down the military book in his hands. "What is the matter that has you so flustered?"
The Scout knelt on the ground. "Reporting to the Chancellor! We have discovered signs of a small group of Wei soldiers active within the Chu borders, with an initial estimate of around seven hundred individuals."
It was not unusual to occasionally find each other's Cavalry units at the border between Chu and Wei. However, the numbers were concerning! If these were Wei's reconnaissance troops, they would typically send in hundreds of men; it was as if they were planning a cross-border day trip! But if they were preparing for an attack, that made even less sense. Did they think they could take down a city with just a few hundred men, treating Chu's Soldiers as if it were a joke? Huang Xie snorted heavily and asked, "Were they wearing Military Uniforms?"
"Replying to the Chancellor! They were all dressed in commoner's clothing!"
Upon hearing this, Huang Xie was not surprised that the Scout was confident in identifying them as Wei soldiers. The accent, their actions, and the weapons carried by the intruders could all provide accurate information to those who were observant.
A few hundred men! It wasn't worth mobilizing a large force to encircle them, Huang Xie pondered. It was also possible that they had lost their way and accidentally crossed into Chu territory. It was understandable for these lost individuals to disguise themselves out of fear of attracting the Chu Army's attention. Just as he was about to dismiss the Scout, he raised his hand but then hesitated, looking down at the Soldier kneeling before him. "Tell me! How did you determine their identities?"
The Scout immediately replied that there was an Officer among this troop named Xingling Jun, without a doubt!
Wei Wujie!? What is this fool doing in my Chu territory? Huang Xie thought for a moment when suddenly an idea struck him. He stood up and opened the Military Map to examine it closely. After confirming the location, he called over the scout again. "Take a look; are these people located here?"
The Scout leaned over to take a look and immediately confirmed that it was indeed this location.
With a positive answer, beads of sweat appeared on Huang Xie's forehead. This is bad! The purpose of Wei Wujie's visit was actually to target Luzi at the Chu Region border! After reaffirming his analysis was correct, he quickly ordered further reconnaissance and commanded the Herald to issue a formal expedition order.
All units assemble! Depart!
The most frustrating thing for a general is to be looked down upon; they would rather die than bow their heads in shame. After honing their martial skills, isn't the dream to become a renowned general? If one lives without a worthy opponent, it would be a great regret in life. In fact, even without the incident involving Luzi, Huang Xie had long wanted to challenge this fellow who shares his reputation. Defeating him would not only be a personal honor but also a splendid opportunity to bring glory to the nation. If he could capture or kill a general from the Wei Kingdom in the Chu Region, it would be akin to breaking the backbone of Wei Kingdom! How could he bear to miss such a heavenly opportunity? Clad in armor and fully prepared, he was filled with righteous indignation. He had long found Wei Wujie displeasing, and today he dared to lead troops into the territory of Chu!? Did he think Chunshen Jun was dead!?
As mentioned earlier, the soldiers responsible for protecting the Chancellor were all local elite troops, some of whom were truly skilled and capable of charging into battle without hesitation. When they heard they would follow the Chancellor into combat, none of them felt afraid. Lacking strong connections and coming from humble backgrounds, they had been suppressed and unable to rise through the ranks despite their abilities. If they could gain recognition from a high-ranking official, they would surely ascend rapidly! It didn't matter if they faced Wei Wujie, a famous general from the Warring States period; even if his father came personally, they would still fight! This lifetime was all about defeating this guy!
Thus, they were eager to set off immediately and carve out their own future.
When Huang Xie, dressed as a general, arrived at the open ground and saw everyone eager to compete, he felt delighted. With this spirit! Even if ten Wei Wujies came at him, he would still send them back to primitive society! He jumped onto his warhorse and raised his arm to call out, "Younger Ones! Follow me!"
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