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Luzi's few words had already stirred Han Yongcheng's ambitions. The master who taught him archery, swordsmanship, and horse riding was a wandering knight who traveled across various countries. During meals, he would share strange tales from different places. Life is meant to be spent exploring the mountains and rivers of China. When one grows old and can no longer travel, the memories of the beautiful landscapes will still linger vividly in their mind. From the southern seas to the northern skies, it is grand and majestic!
It was precisely for this reason that Han Yongcheng had dreamed of traveling since childhood. However, as a child of a wealthy family, he was bound by strict family teachings and could not simply go wherever he pleased. Thus, he grew up, got married, took exams for official positions, and lived life step by step like a walking corpse! At this rate, even if that day came when he could no longer move, he would still be stuck in place watching the sunrise and sunset!
After all, the wandering master was not a retainer of the Han family; once he had imparted his skills, he took his leave. Unexpectedly, five years ago Luzi visited Lightwolf Fortress and found that his way of dealing with people was quite similar to that of his former master. Even their mannerisms were alike, which made him feel particularly close to Luzi. In just half a month, he had the illusion that Luzi was indeed the master who had never returned.
"My brother has long wanted to resign from this wretched job; I didn't expect you to take up a military position again. With Zhao and Qin at odds now, it's not wise to stay on the front lines for too long."
Luzi nodded and looked at this brother who spoke from the heart. Once a person lives merely for survival, it is quite tragic. At this moment, living is more about false glory rather than living from one's own heart. This reflects the current state of people's hearts—working from dawn till dusk without purpose.
"Brother, as a royal relative, you naturally have many constraints. Once this battle is over, if time permits, let’s travel together."
Upon hearing the words "the war is over," Han Yongcheng smiled bitterly and shook his head. "What do you think about the outcome of this battle?"
Luzi picked up a cup of tea to moisten his throat. "Forgive me for speaking frankly; Zhao Army will surely be defeated in this battle. As a general of Han, you may be implicated. King Han has already ceded this area to Qin State; thus you should naturally be considered a Qin General! Your family and belongings are in this city; how can you retreat with Zhao Army back to Zhao? If you hesitate any longer and fail to make a decisive choice, you will only suffer from chaos."
Han Yongcheng smiled slightly. "Currently, Zhao has dispatched the valiant Old General Lian Po while Qin has recalled Bai Qi, their only capable general against him. This itself is a major blunder; how can Wang He compare with Lian Po!? I have even heard that King Zhao of Qin dislikes Bai Qi; such a foolish king undermines his own strength—how can Zhao contend against that? If you firmly believe that Qin State will win this battle, how can you then serve as a general for Zhao?"
Luzi looked down at his armor and laughed. "Who says who is who? Who knows anyone? It's all just based on clothing—nothing more than that. You are different; your heart belongs to Great Han while your body is in Zhao. Qin State may allow you to move your entire family to Han Capital; can Zhao do the same?"
Han Yongcheng chuckled and slapped the table. "Luzi! I originally heard that you were a spy for Qin State; I didn't believe it at all back then. But now it seems true! I am General Han; how could I just..."
Luzi remained unfazed and waved his hand to interrupt Han Yongcheng's grand speech. "You used an incorrect term!"
Han Yongcheng was speaking when he suddenly paused. "Is that word incorrect?"
Luzi bluntly corrected him, "If you obey King Han's orders, you should now be a dignified General Qin. If you defy the Royal Decree and follow Feng Ting in rebellion, then you should call yourself Zhao General! Han Wangran is your uncle; what is Feng Ting to you?"
A few words left Han Yongcheng speechless, and the thought of calling for executioners faded away. He realized he had long been a discarded pawn, yet he was still indulging in self-deception! Homeless and facing national calamity, he found himself in a place where the Zhao and Qin states were intertwined. Once the Qin Army arrived, it would inevitably lead to collapse. Poor my two children!
Luzi quietly looked at Han Yongcheng and suddenly said, "General Han of Zhao! Since you have decided to be without a lord or father, I shall say no more. The day the city falls will be the day your family is destroyed. I have come not for anything else but to take my two nephews with me, as a way to preserve the Han family's legacy."
Han Yongcheng knew he was far inferior to Luzi in handling matters, especially in assessing the future situation. Hearing that the problem had escalated to such severity, he immediately sat down heavily in his chair and could not get up. "This little brother's city is in the rear of the Zhao Army..."
Luzi interrupted directly, "Bai Qi has indeed returned home, but the cavalry under Wang He's command remains. Even if I do not mention it, you should know what this renowned cavalry unit is capable of!"
Was there even a need to say this? Everyone in Han knew that Bai Qi's cavalry excelled at long-distance raids!
Once the Qin Army learns that Lightwolf Fortress is Zhao Army's granary, they would dare to attack not just the secondary rear but even the main rear! In several battles between Han and Qin, losses were incurred precisely because of this. In the end, Han's forces did not even know where to safely store their supplies!
Han Yongcheng was a general of Han; even if he had not personally engaged in battle, he had heard of this Qin Army unit's might. But now it was Zhao Army here! Surely they couldn't be that incompetent? Thus, he stubbornly replied, "Even if the Qin Army sends cavalry to ambush here, Zhao Army will immediately send troops for support."
Luzi laughed heartily, "Brother! Why are you still so stubborn? There are divisions within Zhao regarding this military deployment, and Lian Po has not advanced deeply into Shangdang Region after entering. They are fortifying around Taihang Mountain clearly to prepare for defense against the Qin Army entering Zhao territory! As a general well-versed in military strategy, can you not see Lian Po's intentions?"
Seeing that his opponent did not respond, Luzi continued to stoke the fire. "At present, there are only eight hundred defenders inside Lightwolf Fortress! As far as I know, it was the same number five years ago! If Zhao Army truly valued you, why have they not sent a single soldier?"
Han Yongcheng stood up and said, "It is rare for my brother Lian Po and Old General to entrust me with such an important task of guarding supplies; such esteem..."
Luzi slammed the table suddenly. "Insufficient for discussion! Insufficient for discussion! I shall take my leave now!"
If Han Yongcheng had been hesitant just moments ago, he was now taken aback to see Luzi truly intending to leave. He hurried over, grabbed Luzi's arm, and knelt down to plead. "I was momentarily confused, please do not hold it against me, Brother! For the sake of our past friendship, I humbly ask you to guide me."
Feeling that he had performed his part well enough, Luzi decided not to continue the act. He bent down to help the frightened Brother up and comforted him, saying, "I came here this time prepared to share both joys and hardships with you! To prove that what you said earlier was incorrect, why not make a bet with me?"
If Luzi thought he could confuse Han Yongcheng with mere persuasion, he underestimated this man's intelligence. Hearing Luzi propose a bet, he quickly asked what the wager would be.
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