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As for loyalty and righteousness, everyone knows they have done their best. Since the three planned tasks have been successfully completed, Zhang Cheng does not intend to linger any longer. After all, Luzi is set to depart with the Army tomorrow, so it is best to leave him some time to prepare. Thus, he bows respectfully and bids farewell to the powerful Brother.
Luzi personally sees Zhang Cheng to the door. Noticing his pale complexion, he advises him to drink more water and pay attention to rest. If it becomes too difficult, he should take a few days off from King Qin to recover. Everyone knows that a good body leads to a good future.
This is all because of your negligence! Was I ever like this before? Just as Zhang Cheng was about to leave, he suddenly recalled something. He hurriedly grabbed Luzi's hand and asked how Brother usually takes care of himself. Since even the king envies him, there must be some secret! However, he also understands the rules; some things cannot be shared outside the family. After expressing his thoughts, he reiterated that as long as it does not involve ancestral secrets, he would appreciate any guidance.
Luzi did not say anything else because there was no secret at all. He pointed to his heart and explained that water is the source of life.
Is it really that simple!?
Zhang Cheng was filled with doubts about this answer as he bid farewell to Luzi once more. On his way back, he pondered repeatedly. The heart must refer to maintaining a good mindset; water means drinking more water regularly. Hmm! It seems that must be it! When he gets back, he really needs to focus on keeping a positive attitude and developing the habit of drinking more water.
After all, one's health is one's own responsibility!
After sending off this young disciple, Luzi stood outside watching the carriage until it turned out of the Alley before turning back inside. From what Zhang Cheng had said earlier, King Zhao of Qin's Edict only allowed him to see it alone. If his guess was correct, its contents would certainly relate to this expedition. At this moment, with news leaking about Korea ceding land, any military action would be risky. Wei Kingdom and Zhao State were both nearby, watching closely; they could easily be caught in a pincer attack by the allied forces of Han, Wei, and Zhao.
Given the current severe situation, it is no wonder he feels anxious. According to accurate military reconnaissance intelligence from Chu Region, Zhao State alone has 650,000 armored soldiers and 1,500 chariots along with 10,000 cavalry. The main force of the Qin Army consists of 1 million soldiers, 2,000 chariots, and 12,000 cavalry. If it were just a clash between these two nations, it would be manageable since they have fought each other for years.
Who will ultimately bring down the deer is not feeling too much pressure at this moment.
The key issue now is that if we also consider the troops from Korea and Wei Kingdom, then this matter becomes debatable. The combined forces of these three nations total nearly 2 million soldiers, 4,000 chariots, and almost 30,000 cavalry. This is merely the total number of troops from these three countries; if other nations take advantage of the chaos to intervene, then the situation for the Qin Army could become precarious.
This is not an unfounded worry! Back in the day when Su Qin orchestrated the Six Nations Alliance and Diplomacy, they nearly pushed old Qin back into primitive society. Being overly arrogant without cause is often a prelude to national downfall!
Sigh! It seems that what lies ahead will be a bloody storm! As for the extent of its radiation, it is hard to say at this moment based on the current situation.
The urgent task now is to mobilize all available internal resources to avoid the reappearance of the Allied Forces! After making up my mind, I reached out to untie the Bamboo Slip and opened the Edict. As expected, the purpose of Zhao Xiang Wang reactivating the retired Brother was just for this!
Troops can be dispatched at any cost to ensure our army successfully captures the Shangdang Region! Everything that needs to be done can be handled as necessary. If needed, we can also draw upon Left Chancellor Wang He's troops to break through!
As for whether we can mobilize frontline combat units, Luzi has every reason to believe that King Qin has already informed the military commander, Left Chancellor Wang He, about this operation. If that’s the case, then let’s unleash our efforts to create a peaceful and prosperous era!
Now, whether it is Retainers or spies hidden in various nations, their ultimate goal is to achieve objectives that cannot be obtained through warfare. They emerge from chaotic times, infiltrating nations like parasitic organisms. Secretive yet deadly! Because of this advantage, they naturally do not exist in just one or two places. As long as you have money and this intention, you can recruit many skilled individuals from the common folk.
It is well known that regardless of a nation's strength, sovereigns maintain strict control over their armies. Once this foundation is lost, power and life will follow suit. However, it is human nature; what good is having a brain if you don’t dare to act? Forming your own private militia is still acceptable; it’s just that it cannot be referred to as such publicly. Thus, the term Retainer came into being, which essentially refers to private armed forces.
Among the Warring States Four Young Masters—Chunshen Jun, Xingling Jun, Plain King, and Meng Changjun—their Retainers fall within this armed category. Why do I say this? Taking in Retainers is not like running a social welfare institution where anyone in need can apply for membership. The so-called three thousand household Retainers—who among them hasn’t honed their skills through hard work? Who would think they could become a Retainer without real ability? Is that even possible!?
It is precisely based on this condition that Xingling Jun Wei Wujie could lead hundreds of people to block Luzi in Chu State. Without these Retainers’ existence, let him try mobilizing an army of hundreds. Not a chance!
These Retainers have their own strict ways of operating; after all, they are not a true army. Among them are not only skilled guards and assassination experts but also wise strategists with exceptional cunning. With both martial and literary talents combined, they form a small nation or organization. These individuals do not only exist domestically; many are stationed abroad receiving salaries while spying on military situations in various countries. They will relay intelligence directly to their masters rather than their Monarch.
Luzi and others hold identities equivalent to Qin Royal Family's Retainers. Their rank is higher than that of the Warring States Four Young Masters because they are directly under King Qin's command. The four young masters differ in that they are subjects of various states rather than kings. This difference allows Luzi to directly request troops for assistance and change his identity at will. The four young masters do not enjoy such privileges; when truly desperate, they can only throw all their Retainers into battle.
Regardless of who holds a higher or lower status among those living within this system, their missions differ significantly. That mission is to achieve your own goals at any cost or by any means necessary. Whether you acknowledge it or not, it undeniably exists. This includes later organizations like certain societies or gangs; they ultimately evolved from the forms of Retainers during the Warring States period.
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