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With the desperate resistance of the Qin Army's vanguard, the Old Horse Ridge camp has now demonstrated its strategic importance. As the main force of the Qin Army intervened, this location gradually became fortified into a permanent stronghold. The repaired camp no longer relied on wood but was instead constructed with solid mountain stones.
Thanks to the overtime efforts of the Artisans, a well-equipped city defense structure began to take shape. Its fire prevention and drainage capabilities were unquestionable; even a once-in-a-century torrential rain could be completely disregarded.
At that time, the vanguard had drawn all of Zhao Army's front-line troops, allowing the main force of the Qin Army to surround them without leaving a single fish caught in their net. Disguised as Zhao Army, the Qin Army swiftly eliminated several nearby barracks established by Zhao Army. By the time Lian Po, leading the main force of Zhao Army, received the news, his entire outer defense system had already been dismantled.
Upon receiving the news, Old General wasted no time organizing Zhao Army soldiers and military engineers to build defensive walls. His principle was to proceed steadily; the Qin Army's long-distance march favored quick resolutions. If that was the case, then they would compete in logistical support!
Wang He knew Lian Po quite well and wanted to seize the opportunity to attack while Zhao Army was still unstable. However, this task was not as simple as it seemed; their own position was equally precarious! Thus, both sides busied themselves with their respective tasks, and miraculously, no further conflicts occurred during this period.
This stalemate continued until spring arrived, with winter's shadows disappearing without a trace.
The scouts from both nations were not idle; they clearly marked each other's fortifications. As each general's Battle Map gradually improved, a standoff began to take shape.
Among them, a scout from the Qin Army had some luck; after accidentally falling down a mountain, he stumbled upon Zhao Army's Supply Team. He secretly followed them and discovered Zhao Army's Supply Depot—Wei Kingdom's original defensive stronghold, Lightwolf Fortress!
Concerned that it might be a mere facade, this scout endured hunger and hid in the mountains for two days and nights. During this time, he found that the rice and flour scattered along the way were indeed edible, prompting him to hurry back.
When this incredible news landed on Wang He's desk, the Battle Map was promptly marked with clear annotations. On the battlefield, there are no rules to follow; such confidential matters must be clarified for peace of mind.
To ensure the reliability of this information, the Qin Army immediately dispatched three waves of scouts to reconnoiter Lightwolf Fortress. With accurate reports returning, Zhao Kingdom's Granary finally lay before the Qin Army.
Upon receiving this news, Wang He laughed heartily with his hands on his hips. Lian Po! Lian Po! Little did you know that even heaven has turned against you! What walls have you built? You might as well go home and enjoy your grandchildren! With that thought in mind, he slammed his fist down on the map at Lightwolf Fortress's location.
The so-called Supply Depot has always been located just behind the defensive front lines. If a lone soldier ventures deep inside, it is best to go unnoticed. However, if someone discovers your attempt to raid for supplies, their main forces will soon arrive to encircle you. By that time, even if the mission is accomplished, the hope of returning alive is extremely slim.
This means that the number of people involved in this operation should not be too large. Sending a few thousand troops would be no different than making a lot of noise while marching in.
Wang He was preparing to organize his subordinates into an Arson Team when he heard the order from Outside announcing General Lu's arrival. Ah! He had been so busy competing with the old man Lian Po over wall repairs these days that he had completely forgotten about this person! A few hundred men could hold off more than two thousand Zhao Army soldiers; this individual definitely qualifies as a legendary figure!
Luzi had been resting at the rear for over a month, and before he knew it, early May had arrived. According to this timeline, the Battle was approaching! At this moment, seeing that Meng Wu's body had fully recovered, he sought his opinion.
The defense battle at Old Horse Ridge was executed beautifully; King Qin must know that it was commanded by that true god. Since such merit is evident, it would be acceptable to wait for rewards now. Once the Crown Prince Incident is resolved, rewards will surely follow. While we cannot expect a high title like Duke, securing a position as a minor official or even as Zan Niao should not be an issue.
In Qin State, having such a title would guarantee at least three hundred acres of land. Returning home to farm a bit would ensure a livelihood for his wife and children without any problems. The key is being able to eat pure organic food; that is what matters most!
Meng Wu smiled and shook his head upon hearing Luzi ramble on again. He understood Luzi's intention: as long as he could receive rewards from the Qin Royal Family, this laid-off worker could be reinstated. At that time, there would be opportunities to earn more merit, which would also serve as an explanation to the old man. At least it wouldn't bring shame to the Meng Family's reputation; it would be a way to honor his ancestors.
"General! Meng Wu has had a life full of misfortune; it's rare for you to remain steadfast and caring all along. This great kindness is something Meng Wu will never forget. As for going home to farm some green food, it feels too distant! Besides, eating only vegetables without bread would turn my face green! If you don't mind, let me follow you and create extraordinary miracles together."
Sun Thirteen also heard about the defense battle at Old Horse Ridge from Li Xin. Moreover, since Li Xin liked to embellish stories, he made sure that before becoming a god himself, he had someone else to support him and enhance his own glory. Thus, Meng Wu was portrayed as a legendary hero, which impressed Thirteen greatly. Hearing this great hero voluntarily propose to join the team, he quickly signaled Luzi.
Li Xin sincerely admired Meng Wu's calmness in handling matters; his intention was not to let such talent slip away easily. "General! General Meng is absolutely right; you should agree."
Lu Zi nodded in agreement with the three of them. Since King Qin did not want them to return to military service for now, it seemed that the timing was not yet ripe. Including Wang Jian, who was currently gathering information at the Prefectural Office, these four were originally candidates being groomed as future generals of Qin State. As long as nothing unpredictable happened along the way, their future achievements were limitless.
This plan for cultivating generals originally belonged to their master’s work; thus they referred to each other as brothers on the surface. Since their master entrusted this important task to Luzi, it inadvertently elevated him above the rest. Everyone understood this hierarchy well enough but remained familiar with each other and preferred to continue addressing one another in their old ways.
Suddenly having an elder appear can give people goosebumps. Luzi naturally couldn't handle such a big change and repeatedly expressed that since everyone was about to leave the mountain, there was no need to continue with this kind of pretense.
Without further ado.
Lu Zigang spoke to Meng Wu with the hope of giving him a chance for self-selection. The thrill of galloping on the battlefield is indeed exhilarating, but becoming too addicted indicates a psychological issue. After all, danger lurks everywhere, and life-and-death decisions can happen in an instant. Just moments ago, a person could be perfectly fine, and then suddenly they might never be seen again.
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