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When Meng Wu learned that Zhao Army Soldiers suddenly appeared at the crossing location where Luzi and the others were, he immediately sensed that something was wrong. Rushing to the crossing site with his troops, he found that there wasn't a single Zhao Army soldier on the opposite bank.
This was bad news! None of the river crossing plans had accounted for this situation! In a moment of desperation, Meng Wu stomped his feet in frustration, knowing that Zhao Soldiers would definitely appear behind Luzi. But it wouldn't be for a friendly reunion; it would be for killing! Just as he was preparing to head to the Commander's Main Tent, he suddenly recalled Luzi's words before leaving.
No matter what unexpected events occurred, the original plan must not change! If this was fate, then there was nothing to regret.
In the freezing cold, with the Dan Shui River separating the two armies of Qin and Zhao, neither side would launch an attack. The Qin Army was restrained by Old General Wang He, and with a three-day agreement with Luzi, it was not the time to initiate a Crossing Battle.
As for the Zhao Army, they were even less likely to attack; they only wanted to hold their ground. If they suddenly changed tactics, what happened to the Qin Army days earlier would turn into a nightmare for the Zhao Army. Crossing under the powerful Arrow Formation of the Qin Army was merely a legend.
The unexpected situation Luzi mentioned certainly did not refer to another battle between the two armies! Realizing this, Meng Wu called back his troops to their camp. To vent his frustration, he ordered all reconnaissance posts to be replaced with Archers. If any Zhao Soldiers appeared on the shore again, they were to be shot on sight without needing an attack order. Even if there were no heads as proof, it didn't matter; just notify the Officer in charge to come and confirm for credit!
Luzi had no idea that his whereabouts had been discovered so quickly by the Zhao Army. He was also frustrated by the loss of food supplies. Although he still had some rations left personally, it was clearly insufficient to last until tomorrow night. Upon summing up their situation, he realized he had been somewhat overly optimistic. Not only would they not last until tomorrow, but after finishing this meal, there might not be another!
Analyzing the urgent situation at hand, finding food had to come first. Marching quickly would consume stamina; only dry rations could replenish that! Resolving himself, he examined the map to determine the location of the nearest village to the Dan Shui River's East Bank.
Since Shennong discovered Nine-Headed Rice grains, nomadic tribes had abandoned their search for fertile pastures and settled down. To facilitate water access, villages were generally built near rivers. This ensured easy access to drinking water and made irrigation of farmland more convenient.
However, this was wartime now. While Zhao Army fortified their defenses on the East Bank of Dan Shui River, they also forced all original farming households living along the coast to relocate within a deadline. This meant that nearby villages recorded on maps likely no longer existed. Even if some structures remained, they were probably filled with Zhao Army Soldiers.
Planning to raid a village full of enemy troops for food seemed less appealing than committing suicide!
Since landing, Luzi's team had been sneaking deeper into Zhao Army territory. Around noon, they finally found a severely dilapidated cabin in the woods. Although it was unclear how long it had been abandoned, it was certainly better than sleeping outdoors in the snow.
Listening to the cold wind whistling through gaps in the walls, Luzi adjusted his collar for warmth. Watching snowflakes drift down from the roof, he secretly wished for food. If only it were summer or autumn; at least then they could find some wild fruits to stave off hunger.
Yesterday, I barely slept all night, and the exhaustion from traveling took a toll on me. Finding this temporary shelter allowed my tense mind to relax. I wondered when spring would finally arrive, feeling my eyelids growing heavy.
I didn't need to worry about the lookout duty; with Wang Jian and Li Xin's arrangements, everything was in order. There seemed to be something else I needed to remember... As my mind completely let go, Luzi closed his eyes and instantly fell into a deep sleep.
The damaged table seemed surprisingly clean! Who fixed the table!? There was a delicious smell of food!
Lu Zizheng pondered when Chuchu walked in through the door. She was carrying a plate of delicious dishes, making him swallow involuntarily. "Is it time to eat?"
Chuchu replied with a bright smile, "Are you hungry!? Just wait a moment; I'll stir-fry another dish, and then we can eat." After saying that, she turned back with a radiant smile as she stepped out.
Seeing her beautiful face, Luzi nodded eagerly. Looking at the dishes on the table, he decided to wait for her to return so they could eat together.
It felt like he had been waiting for a long time; how could it take so long to fry a dish!? Lu Zigang stood up, intending to check outside, but then he heard a knock on the door. He hurried out and pulled the door open, only to find the yard filled with fully armed soldiers.
"Let me go! Let me go!" With a shout, Chuchu was pushed out by several soldiers.
Luzi saw the soldiers around him raise their crossbows and aim at him, unable to contain his anger. "What audacity! Whose troops are you!? Let her go!"
A person stepped out from the ranks and unfolded a bamboo slip, reciting: "Lu Chu! Being a woman! Daring to deceive the emperor... an act of treason!... Under orders to capture and execute! Cut!"
When Luzi heard the first sentence, his head buzzed, nearly causing him to faint. He leaned against the doorframe to keep from collapsing. He barely caught what the general was accusing him of but clearly heard the last word.
Reaching for his waist, he suddenly realized that the sword he usually carried there was missing. He wanted to leap forward to save her but found that even his martial arts skills had vanished! What has happened to me!?
"Stop! Stop right now!"
Luzi saw the executioner's long sword raised high above his head, and suddenly his eyes were filled with tears of reluctance for Chuchu. His previously weak limbs were suddenly filled with strength as he stumbled toward the gate.
Suddenly, a person appeared beside him and grabbed his shoulder in an attempt to stop him. He raised his hand to use his internal energy but suddenly realized that the environment was wrong. He hurriedly opened his eyes and looked around, only to discover that there were no soldiers anywhere!
As his consciousness cleared, Luzi suddenly felt that the hand that had just grabbed him was real. Turning to look at the owner of the hand that blocked his path, he found it was Xiao Yu'er's hand!
"I'm sorry! Just now... it seemed like I had a strange dream!"
Xiao Yu'er, not caring about her slightly reddened hand from being squeezed, hurriedly pressed down on Luzi, who was about to get up, and pulled out a cloth to wipe his sweat. She checked Luzi's forehead and then her own. "General! You have a fever!"
Ah!? This is just adding insult to injury! Ever since leaving the camp, everything has been going wrong!
Luzi raised his hand to check his forehead; it indeed felt a bit warm. Coughing lightly, he asked, "You're a divine doctor; this little illness shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Unexpectedly, Xiao Yu'er shook her head and complained, "I told you not to catch a cold. Your body is still weak from just recovering. The lack of righteous energy allowed cold evil to invade your body. Sigh! This is all my fault!"
In fact, this matter couldn't really be blamed on Xiao Yu'er; it was Luzi who couldn't let go of military affairs and had insisted on coming back. But discussing this now was meaningless; the most concerning thing had already happened.
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