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The reason this command is referred to as a letter is primarily because it is not conveyed in the form of an official order. One consideration is confidentiality, and another is to prevent morale from wavering. If the main forces were to learn that the Dan River was the last line of defense, it would be somewhat counterproductive to have everyone fully committed to repelling the enemy.
The four individuals who read the letter were taken aback. The content lacked any tone of negotiation; it was a direct order regarding their division of labor. If significant issues were discovered in the granary, the Grain Supervisor Huang Fei and his unit would take over the responsibility of defending the city. If the problems were minor, he would personally oversee the escorting of prisoners back to the main camp without error! Sima Shang and Li Mu were ordered to set aside all their current tasks and immediately take their troops to the Danhe Defense Line to supervise the construction of defensive works.
Since Old General's orders were clear, they decided to proceed accordingly.
Thus, the four quickly convened an emergency alliance meeting to discuss a plan to deceive others. With this private transaction in place, the four, who were originally unfamiliar with each other, had become quite close. Their conversation shifted from formal titles to direct references using you, me, and him.
The alliance meeting then decided that according to the general's orders, Sima Shang and Li Mu would immediately lead their troops to the Danhe Defense Line; there were no issues with the granary, so Han Yongcheng and others would continue to guard Lightwolf Fortress; Huang Fei would not linger any longer and would personally oversee the transport of supplies back to camp. As for prisoners, there were none. Zhao Weiran had died in battle against the Qin Army during a patrol outside the city, and by the time the City Defense Force received news and rushed to support, it was too late.
Seeing everything handled thoroughly, everyone felt a great sense of relief. They exchanged smiles filled with gratitude and stood up to thank Li Xin. It could be said that he was a benefactor who had saved their lives and turned a major issue into a minor one. They all understood that without his brilliant idea, they would have faced severe consequences upon returning. Li Xin bore no responsibility in this matter yet showed remarkable thoughtfulness.
Once the Supply Team safely returned to Zhao Army's main camp, the situation was effectively settled. Even if someone later questioned this matter or sought to overturn it, it would likely be as difficult as reaching for the sky. A delighted Huang Fei suggested that the four brothers form a bond through mutual respect as a way to conclude this matter satisfactorily.
Upon hearing this, Sima Shang immediately stood up in opposition. "That's not right!"
The three others asked in unison, "Why?"
Sima Shang chuckled and said, "It should be five people! If it weren't for Li Mu causing such a ruckus, we would still be in deep trouble! Since this opportunity arose from him, how can we leave out this instigator?"
Huang Fei felt a headache at hearing Li Mu's name; he initially intended to oppose but couldn't resist Li Xin and Han Yongcheng's persuasion. He could afford not to give face to Kuto but giving face to Li Xin was paramount! So he reluctantly agreed but insisted that Sima Shang first work on convincing Li Mu. If that fellow remained arrogant, he could just go cool off somewhere!
Li Mu, who had long been prepared for heroic sacrifice, looked at Sima Shang with newfound respect upon hearing his message. What seemed like an insurmountable problem was effortlessly resolved by someone else. For this reason alone, he felt inclined to agree with forming a bond. Thus, it was settled.
Five people, when discussing their ages, regard Huang Fei as the eldest and respectfully call him Big Brother; Li Mu comes next, referred to as Second Brother; Li Xin is the third, Sima Shang is the fourth, and the youngest is Han Yongcheng. Burning incense and praying to heaven and earth is naturally indispensable. When the five rise again, they will address each other with these titles.
At this moment, the war outside has begun, and the army urgently needs supplies for unforeseen circumstances. Thus, they agree to meet again the next day and part ways with tears. Little did the five brothers expect that this farewell would last for over a decade before they could reunite. Given the transportation difficulties of the time and the continuous military campaigns, their reunion would be a miracle.
Han Yongcheng felt an immense sense of relief as the crisis finally dissipated. The world seemed incredibly vast once more. Looking back now, it could almost be described as breathtaking. If there had been even a slight misstep, it would not have been Zhao General who was slain by Li Mu. As Luzi said, one must control every aspect before taking action. If one acts arbitrarily without consideration, any problem in the process could be fatal!
However, it seems that all the dark clouds have passed! With the Qin Army reclaiming the Shangdang Region, the skies ahead will surely be bright and sunny!
After sending off two hurriedly departing Zhao Army units, the two returned to the city. During this time, Han Yongcheng asked Li Xin why he chose to help Li Mu, who was recognized by Luzi as a future pillar of Zhao State. If they could eliminate him now, it would effectively dismantle one of Zhao's arms in advance. Accomplishing this would greatly benefit Qin State's unification efforts.
Li Xin explained that his primary concern was for Han Yongcheng and Lightwolf Fortress's safety. If this matter were reported, the ensuing punishment would be completely unpredictable. Although it started because of Li Mu, could he escape responsibility as the deputy supervisor of this city? If he were merely a Zhao General, there might be some room for negotiation, but he was a newly allied Korean general! The connections among those involved were undoubtedly intricate; someone would inevitably become a scapegoat.
For Lian Po, Commander of the Zhao Army, he would rather sacrifice an unknown Korean general than harm his own subordinates.
Naturally, Li Xin could not share these thoughts with his junior disciple. Instead, he smiled and said, "Fifth Brother! When Luzi left Lightwolf Fortress, he repeatedly instructed us to seek stability at all costs. His insistence stemmed from considering that our main forces would soon launch a major offensive on Shangdang Region. Even if we temporarily lose some supplies, most of them will still belong to our army. If we do not take measures to rescue Li Mu, everything could spiral out of our control. If that happens, it would ruin Luzi's grand plan; thus we can only resort to this desperate measure to save him for stability's sake. Taking a step back for safety is unavoidable."
Han Yongcheng deeply agreed with this reasoning and nodded repeatedly in affirmation. He had always wondered why they still needed to supply Zhao Army with provisions weekly after this city had already fallen under Qin Army's control. This thought process led him to unilaterally add large amounts of sand to military rations.
This illustrates that one's heart determines how vast their world can be. A temporary concession does not prove who will ultimately succeed or fail because this is not an end but merely a beginning. The future must be grasped in one's own hands! Only then can one stride forward confidently without falling into confusion. As for success, it has long been envisioned in your heart.
Success is never accidental; it is an inevitable result.
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