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Since the Defensive Infantry Generals of Shanxia learned that Li Mu was on the mountain, they had no intention of going up to take a look. Especially Zhao Shicheng, who would rather claim that Li Mu was sent over by the Qin Army.
As Li Mu himself said, he truly did not know many people. It was precisely for this reason that many knew him. Particularly those leading Officers, who felt a headache just hearing his name. There has always been a saying that a person's name can cast a shadow; even if they had never seen Li Cihou, the Officers would intentionally keep their distance out of respect.
With this advantage, the observation post occupied by the Qin Army's team at the Catapult became completely secure. Consequently, the eyes of Zhao Army's long-range projection troops were entirely controlled by the Qin Army.
Due to someone deliberately causing trouble yesterday, the main force of the Qin Army preparing to cross the Dan Shui River had to pause their attack. Regardless of the reasons or the inexplicable feelings of anyone involved, the reorganized attacking troops were now fully prepared.
Meng Wu, leading the Cavalry team, was currently among the Ferry Bridge Unit composed of Artisans. His mission was to protect these individuals at all costs. As he saw the eastern horizon begin to brighten, Meng Wu suddenly felt his palms become sweaty. He tightened his grip on the hilt of his Bronze Longsword and squinted at the movements on the opposite bank...
The torches along the shore struggled to release their last light but suddenly realized that the sky was already filled with white clouds.
"Whoosh!"
An arrow shot from Zhao Army's Defensive Formation soared into the sky, completing a beautiful arc before plunging into the Dan Shui River. As the oilcloth on the arrow spread open, a ball of fire suddenly appeared on the water's surface.
"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom boom boom boom! Boom..."
What all Zhao Army did not expect was that their released arrows did not ignite the Dan River but instead activated the flames on the opposite bank. With a rhythmic release of thunderous drums, a large amount of Black Water surged out from within the previously quiet forest on the west bank of the river. The Observation Post of Zhao Army rubbed their eyes in disbelief and focused their gaze to realize that what was surging forth was not floodwaters but an overwhelming force of Qin Army!
"The enemy is coming!"
With a piercing warning cry, a rain of arrows followed suit. The Soldiers had no time to dodge and were knocked down by flying arrows before they could even comprehend what was happening.
The general responsible for the defense of the crossing, Zhao Feng, hesitated upon hearing the drumbeats from across the river. After all, they had been tricked by the Qin Army the previous day, forcing everyone to endure a day of guarding their position in the snow without any results.
Upon hearing the confirmation warning from the Observation Post again, he realized that the Qin Army was indeed launching an attack this time! He quickly donned his helmet and grabbed his Crossbow before stepping out of the Main Tent to organize the disordered Soldiers into a defensive formation. Leaning against the wooden wall within the Defensive Formation, he looked up at the Catapult and Observation Post situated on the hillside in the distance.
Brothers! Whether we can hold our position depends entirely on you!
As this thought crossed his mind, someone emerged from the Observation Post. Raising a red flag and a blue flag, they used flag signals to inform Shanxia's Catapult to prepare for firing.
Zhao Feng had been assigned to the Flag Soldiers unit during his military service, so he could interpret the flag signals and their meanings. When he saw the red flag appear, his heart sank. This signaled a prohibition on firing! What were they doing? Did the Qin Army not launch an assault?
"General! Look!"
At the reminder from an observer beside him, Zhao Feng had no time to consider whether something was wrong on the hill. He quickly calculated the interval between arrows shot by the Qin Army's Arrow Formation across the river and took a moment to glance at the Zhao Dan Shui River. He immediately pulled back his head but suddenly froze.
"Did anyone see anything on the other side!? Ah!"
With repeated inquiries from the general, someone finally responded that it seemed they were repairing a bridge on the opposite bank! The use of "seemed" was due to insufficient observation time here! Those Soldiers who dared to peek out might only see their last moments in life. A slight miscalculation in dodging could result in being shot down from the wooden wall. Zhao Feng didn't have the courage to take a closer look; he gritted his teeth and sat down to ponder.
No boats are available! What good does it do for the Qin Army to repair a bridge!? How are they even repairing it!?
Zhao Feng looked up at the flying arrows, just about to calculate timing for another glance when he saw that brother who had called out earlier get struck by an arrow and fall. He didn't even have time to scream: ah, just like that, he was gone! Thus, he ultimately decided it was best not to take any risks by looking further.
"What’s happening on the other side? Has the Qin Army reached mid-river? Who knows!? I can tell you this! If we get hit by the Qin Army, none of us will survive!"
Hearing the general's constant reminders, some fearless Zhao Soldiers began to venture out to investigate. After suffering continuous casualties, they finally realized that the Floating Bridge on the opposite bank was progressing rapidly. At this point, about a quarter of the entire width of the River Surface had been completed, and it seemed to be accelerating.
This type of Floating Bridge constructed during wartime is not built by driving piles; instead, it utilizes Rafts held by Soldiers as the bridge foundation, connecting them to span across the river. The advantage of this method is its speed and simplicity, making it an essential engineering facility for troops crossing water.
Sun Thirteen, responsible for retrieving the engineering team led by Lu Chu, did not disappoint everyone. Just as the engineering team was preparing to leave Pinglu County Town to return to Qin State, Thirteen arrived just in time and conveyed the army's request for assistance to Lu Chu. He hoped she could return to the front lines immediately to construct a Floating Bridge over the Dan Shui River for the troops. As for the details of the operation and orders, Commander Wang He would inform the Artisans on how to proceed once they reached the front lines.
When Lu Chu heard this request, she couldn't help but furrow her brow in displeasure. If you need craftsmen to build a bridge at the front lines, you should directly seek approval from King Qin. We have a deadline for our return; exceeding this deadline will lead to accountability! Everyone has their own official duties; why are you not following proper procedures?
Sun Thirteen did not expect Lu Chu to be so unyielding and hurriedly clarified that Luzi had already crossed the river late at night and entered Zhao Army's defensive area. If the Floating Bridge could not be completed on time, Luzi's team might never return! He hoped that Lu Master would consider their past relationship and immediately lead a team back to the front lines.
In fact, it was not entirely Sun Thirteen's fault for not understanding the underlying reasons. He had been closely following Luzi for a long time and rarely dealt with issues related to Qin State's regulations. Moreover, even if something significant occurred, Luzi, who always had control over the situation, would make timely adjustments. This created an illusion for him that sometimes personal relationships could outweigh regulations.
Lu Chu was different; ever since her promotion to Artificer, she had lost her protection and encountered more matters directly related to Qin Law. The rigorous yet nearly brutal accountability system was simply unimaginable.
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