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When it comes to General Bai Qi of Daliangzao, the most memorable impression in the Feudal States is undoubtedly Korea. The lands that Korea ceded to the Qin State in the later period were mostly conquered by him. According to Fan Ju's strategy of distant alliances and attacking nearby foes, Korea, being closest to the Qin State, naturally became the first target. Back then, before Luzi sought a wife for Meng Wu, the relationship between the two countries was quite close. At that time, Wei Ran was the Chancellor, not Fan Ju as he is now.
During the time when the Chu-Wei Allied Forces captured ten cities in Korea, the Qin Army they had summoned arrived as expected. The military genius Bai Qi commanded the Qin Army in battle. Utilizing his exceptional mobility, he decisively defeated the Allied Forces at Huayang, resulting in a staggering total of 130,000 enemy heads claimed throughout the campaign.
Since the Qin State awarded military achievements based on the number of heads taken, it is certain that many innocent civilians who died unjustly were included in those counts. Ever since then, Bai Qi's name has become widely known. If any child in Korea cried at night, simply mentioning "Bai Qi" would silence them. When this news spread to various Feudal States, it was regarded as a joke; however, subsequent military actions left them unable to laugh anymore.
Since Luzi returned to his homeland, King Zhao of Qin no longer allowed him to venture out into danger. All matters were entrusted to Zhang Cheng, effectively making Luzi a commoner without status. The reason behind King Zhao's actions was not merely concern for Luzi's safety but stemmed from other reasons. Reliable sources indicated that Prosperity Record was secretly responsible for aiding impoverished people across various states.
What does this mean!? All my savings have been sold off for favors!?
However, there are no explicit laws in Qin Law prohibiting such actions, making it impossible to punish the instigator according to law. This is secondary; the key issue is that King Zhao felt Luzi's fighting spirit was being dulled and that he was beginning to embrace compassion. This is not a good thing; warfare requires one to show no mercy. Just look at the current state of affairs across various nations—everyone from scholars and ministers to commoners and beggars is indulging in decadence and laziness. When the Qin Army invaded cities, some people were still at home singing and dancing.
Why save these people!? They are all potential sources of trouble!
The urgent task is to have Luzi immediately join the army and awaken his former nature through slaughter and death! Only those who have truly endured trials by blood and fire deserve to live!
Who should take on this educational role?
King Zhao of Qin suddenly thought of someone—none other than General Bai Qi, who instilled fear in Koreans! However, it seems there have been recent complaints from Bai Qi; how audacious! While he has merits, does he dare question the Monarch's judgment!?
The reason King Zhao of Qin hesitated to appoint Bai Qi as a general dates back two years. As they say, words can kill; many have experienced helplessness stemming from baseless accusations.
Two years ago, Fan Ju, under the alias Zhang Lu, gained King Zhao's favor. He successfully deposed Empress Dowager by exploiting her extravagant lifestyle and portraying her as someone who only cared about herself while disregarding King Zhao’s authority. He also removed Wei Ran from his position and has held the Chancellor role ever since. Since Bai Qi was a former student of Chancellor Wei Ran, Fan Ju feared that Bai Qi’s rise would threaten his own position and deliberately suppressed him so that King Zhao would dislike him.
However, achievements and fame cannot be erased by anyone's preferences. If something truly happens, King Qin will still think of Bai Qi first. If Luzi had not returned to the country, he would naturally consult Fan Ju. Now that Luzi is back, it is better to hear his opinion.
With Wang Jian delivering the last batch of military supplies, King Zhao of Qin believed the time for distant alliances and nearby attacks had come. He decided to summon Luzi, who was at home learning carpentry, to hear what reasonable suggestions he might have.
Upon receiving the summons, Luzi understood that a war was imminent. He got up to see Wang Jian out and promised that he would find someone to replace the Artificer position when the opportunity arose. After all, having a great general stuck in the rear handling trade was not ideal.
As expected, when Luzi hurried to the palace, King Zhao of Qin immediately mentioned sending troops to attack Han. Since there were no capable generals available, he wanted to hear what Luzi had to say.
For some reason, Luzi immediately stated that this matter should be decided by King Qin. However, he noted that Han was already weak and attacking them might cause panic among the feudal lords. If the feudal states formed an alliance against Qin, it would be detrimental. It was better to deliberate carefully and ensure a just cause for war.
Upon hearing this, King Zhao of Qin's expression darkened. If someone else had said this, they would have been dragged out and executed. With a heavy snort, he said, "The decision to send troops has been made; there is no need for further discussion. I only want to ask you one thing: what do you think of Bai Qi?"
Bai Qi!? A bloodthirsty demon king! No village escaped his wrath!
Luzi pondered for a moment and replied, "I believe General Wang He is the best candidate. Although his reputation does not match that of the valiant General Gongsun Qi, he is mature and steady enough for this important task."
Clearly worried about Bai Qi's excessive bloodlust! King Zhao of Qin secretly shook his head; his stubbornness flared up at this moment. With a cold snort, he slowly said, "General Wang He is currently inspecting the boundary between Qin and Chu; he probably won't return soon. Summon Bai Qi!"
"By order of King Qin, summon Bai Qi to the court!"
Kneeling on the ground, Luzi understood from the eunuch's call behind him that King Zhao Gong was testing him. Bai Qi had long been waiting in the court; no matter what objections he raised, it would not change the king's mind. He could only sigh inwardly and lower his head in silence.
As Bai Qi entered the court, King Qin appointed him as the commander for the expedition against Han. He was to lead 100,000 troops from the Qin Army to isolate Shangdang County within Nanyang territory in Han. Luzi was appointed as deputy commander to assist Bai Qi in capturing cities and territories. The troops were to be dispatched immediately without error!
"Yes!"
The two received the Troop Command Token and hurried to the Military Training Ground to muster their troops for battle.
The soldiers set off, banners waving. Bai Qi was unaware that his recent misfortunes were due to someone’s deliberate actions. At this moment, he felt spirited as he held the command seal. Comfortably riding on his horse, he stretched lazily towards the sun, shook his head, and sighed lightly. Turning to the armored Luzi, he said, "It feels great right now! If we don’t get moving soon, I feel like my bones are going to fuse together."
Hearing this, Luzi couldn't help but chuckle. He thought to himself that it might be better for Bai Qi to move less. It was said that wherever he went, he could leave no chicken or dog alive; hopefully, that was just hearsay and not the truth! Regardless of his thoughts, it didn’t affect what he said out loud, so he stretched his arms as well and remarked, "Today, I am fortunate to march into battle alongside a genius general; it is truly a blessing from Your Excellency."
Bai Qi gazed at the clear blue sky, feeling as if he were soaring like an eagle between heaven and earth. "I dare not claim such praise! I have heard that Luzi's Daimyo is renowned far and wide; with only a few dozen men in Chu State, they managed to force Wei Wujie’s six hundred into building fortifications for self-defense. Such impressive achievements can only inspire admiration! Haha!"
After all, they were just exchanging compliments! There was no tax involved!
Luzi decided to return the favor with even more praise, making Bai Qi feel quite proud of himself.
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