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The tragedy unfolded once again, and the Qin Army Commander in charge of the crossing operation at the Dan River could only lament. Most of the soldiers participating in the Crossing Battle were elite troops from the Qin Army, and losing even one was painful, let alone such a large-scale loss. If sending elite soldiers resulted in such a failure, how much worse would it be to send the old, weak, sick, and disabled?
When the drummers of the Qin Army felt tired, there was no longer any movement on the turbulent surface of the river. Only floating debris and bodies remained on the water's surface, with blood seeping out to dye the blue and white river red once more. The flowing river carried all the debris downstream, gradually fading until it turned into strands of red silk. The thick ice on both banks was not so fortunate; it had all turned red...
Seeing that none of their brothers who had forcibly crossed the river survived, the Qin Army soldiers waiting on the shore had their eyes instantly stained red with blood. Gritting their teeth, they awaited their commander's order to charge forward and fight the enemy to the death. At this moment, it was no longer a personal battle; it was an overwhelming fury burning fiercely.
The general commanding at the front line saw that the attack results were consistently dismal, and his hand gripping the longsword trembled slightly from exertion. Neither excitement nor anger could change the current situation; only a sacrifice of lives could lead to victory! Thus, he clenched his back teeth and forcefully waved his hand forward.
"Assault team prepare! Arrow Formation cover! Go!"
"Kill!"
The Qin soldiers who had long been prepared roared angrily as they lifted their rafts towards the blood-stained Dan Shui River...
In the Qin Army Camp Commander's tent.
"General! We can't continue fighting like this!"
The shout from outside the tent made Wang He, who was looking down at a map, feel displeased. With a formidable enemy at hand, who dared to be so reckless!? The anger from losing many soldiers during the failed crossing of Dan Shui River ignited instantly as he slammed his hand on the table. He intended to order someone to drag out those who caused morale issues and execute them but held back upon confirming who had entered. He couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "I thought it was someone else; turns out it's General Lu! Why are you here at the front instead of resting in the rear?"
Luzi stepped into the main tent, leading Meng Wu, Wang Jian, Li Xin, and others as they knelt on the ground. They saluted, "We pay our respects to the Left Minister!"
Wang He initially thought that Wang Jian and Li Xin had applied to return to the front lines because Luzi might have recovered enough to join them on their way back home with the wounded team. Moreover, there were Qin State troops stationed along the way, so everyone’s safety should naturally be assured.
Young people love to fight; learning both literature and martial arts is just waiting for this day to come! Since a master has actively applied to return to the front lines, Wang He, who is struggling with how to ensure the quality and quantity of the Crossing Battle, is overjoyed. He quickly signed off, allowing the stationed troops in the ancient city to come at once.
Regardless of the surprise, the few who entered are all elites who participated in the Old Horse Ridge Battle and the Battle of Lightwolf City! These Brothers are all subordinates of Luzi, and having the General personally present is naturally welcomed with applause.
Heaven is helping me! Reinforcements have finally arrived!
With a smile on his face, Wang He hurried over to help Luzi up, saying, "At ease! Everyone, at ease! Since we are all brothers, there is no need for such formality!" Just as he spoke, he noticed that the expressions of the newcomers were not right, and he quickly asked, "Did you encounter enemy forces on the way?"
After recovering from his injuries, Luzi had planned to head straight to the front lines after seeing off Lu Chu. Wang He had already issued a general mobilization order after fighting at Dan River, but the defense line of the Zhao Army was filled with uncertainties due to Li Mu arriving early. The price paid by the main force of the Qin Army can be imagined, so he had no choice but to rush over before fully recovering.
His fiancée naturally knew about Luzi's condition and not only disagreed but also rallied others to stop him. She understood that capturing the leader first was essential. Luzi swore an oath to heaven and finally moved even the hardest hearts, gaining approval from Divine Healer Little Yuer. While leading Wang Jian, Li Xin, and others on their way, they heard that Meng Wu had already left Lightwolf Fortress intending to go to the front lines, so they quickly sent someone to notify this Centurion to join them at the Military. They initially thought that Meng Wu would catch up later, but unexpectedly he caught up midway.
When brothers meet, there are naturally endless conversations. Here, I will just summarize briefly without spending more ink on copying and pasting. The large group hurried along and finally found the main force of the Qin Army stationed along the Dan Shui River. They then passed through the front line at Dan River, just in time for the battle of crossing the river to reach a fever pitch.
The result of attempting to cross the Dan Shui River was utterly speechless; the offensive of the Qin soldiers was akin to a suicidal charge. Even those who managed to reach the opposite bank were immediately shot down by the Zhao Army hiding behind their defensive fortifications. If this kind of attack continued, they would lose all their main forces without crossing!
The defending Zhao Soldiers did suffer casualties, but those were results of being hit by crossbow arrows from across the river. This method of fighting was like fishing by the riverbank; casting out a big bait only to catch small shrimp. The lives of Qin Army soldiers were frequently thrown into the water just to lure out Zhao soldiers. The casualty ratio was clearly disproportionate!
After all, battles were ongoing at the front lines, with casualties occurring every moment. The longer they delayed, the more severe the losses became. Time is life! Having just inspected the front line at Yang Gujian, Luzi arrived at the main tent without caring for pleasantries and told the commander that they had not encountered enemy forces along the way but had just returned from inspecting the front lines.
"Please forgive me, General! I just took a look around near the banks of the Dan Shui River and found our current situation extremely unfavorable! I believe we should postpone crossing operations; this matter needs careful consideration!"
If anyone else had said these words, Wang He would have immediately shown displeasure. But since these words came from Luzi, it was obviously different. Since he still needed to make a living in Qin State, it was clear that one could not offend someone favored by King Qin. However, these were secondary concerns; primarily, most early clashes with the Zhao Army were fought by either Luzi or his subordinates. Whether attacking or defending, they fought exceptionally well. Not only did they showcase the might of the Qin Army, but they also earned respect from all generals under their command.
The so-called general is someone who dares to fight and risk their life, someone who rises again and again from the piles of corpses. Even when faced with strong enemies surrounding them, they still dare to draw their sword and lead the Soldiers into battle. Only an Officer who has been tested through blood and fire can truly be considered a general!
Soldiers have always respected those who can lead them into battle, never those who only talk. Therefore, Wang He did not shy away from Luzi's blunt words, but he shook his head to express his helplessness at that moment.
Luzi, understanding the nuances of expression, recognized Wang He's demeanor and knew there were many unspoken difficulties. As a seasoned general who had led troops for years, he was well aware of the drawbacks of continuing down this path. Realizing this, he quickly asked, "What difficulties does the Left Minister face?"
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