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For Luzi, he simply did not care about such matters at this time. Besides, Shishi was just a victim of the power struggle, which is all too common these days! Success brings glory to everyone, while failure leads to ruin. Since you decided to enter this envied yet deadly circle, you should have been mentally prepared for it. Forgetting oneself during prosperous times and regretting it only when everything is lost is something that will earn you disdain!
Cai Youdao, the thirty-two-year-old from the Prosperity Record Handan Branch, was a shrewd and meticulous person. Ever since the arrival of the Big Shopkeeper, he immediately noticed that Child, who was following Luzi, was actually a woman. While she might not be more beautiful than the legendary Miss Shi, her innate grace was certainly not lacking.
Those who enjoy prying into secrets generally do not live long, and Cai Youdao was certainly not one of those people. Seeing that Luzi did not reveal this matter, he pretended to be oblivious as well. At this moment, noticing that Luzi repeatedly looked at the Beauty Sketch amidst his busy schedule, he felt a sense of foreboding.
What if that Child was to become the future Sister-in-law, and Shishi had emerged from the Handan branch? With such close ties, it would surely lead to trouble. The Big Shopkeeper might not have caught a cold yet, but the Handan branch was likely already running a fever! Realizing this, he hurriedly explained, “Shishi isn’t that great; a painting that has gone through several hands and reproductions must have some discrepancies.”
Luzi, preoccupied with his thoughts, did not catch the difference in tone. Just moments ago, Cai Youdao had spoken highly of her like she was a celestial being, and now he seemed to backtrack for a reason. Hearing Cai Youdao reiterate this point, he nodded in agreement. “It’s also possible that this is an early advertisement from Xiaoyue Tower, intended to whet everyone’s appetite. They’ve reached their current position because they have a mature operational team handling these matters.”
That was exactly what Cai Youdao wanted to hear; he quickly affirmed, “What the Big Shopkeeper said is true; it’s just some superficial beauties competing for attention!”
The case of the Beauty Sketch came to a temporary halt here, as Luzi had not come to the capital of Handan to investigate this case. According to a secret order from King Zhao of Qin, he needed to carry out a confidential mission related to the ultimate fate of the Shangdang Region.
Since the victory of the Qin Army crossing the Dan Shui River, there had been no further developments. The towering and perilous Taihang Mountain range was not something one could easily swim across in the dead of night.
Old General Lian Po led the Zhao Army in retreat to avoid confrontation and advanced towards the vicinity of Taihang Mountain to build fortifications. The terrain was such that one man could hold back thousands, allowing the Zhao Army to finally settle down and lick their wounds. The Thunderbolt Car, personally retrieved by Uncle Liang, was all set up on the mountaintop, allowing them to strike as far as they wished.
The Qin Army in Shanxia had yet to gather when massive boulders began raining down. This made it clear to the Qin Army that their plans to ascend were little more than dreams. After several visits to survey the terrain, Wang He found himself helpless as plans for a decisive battle with the Zhao Army continued to be delayed. He then ordered his men to find opportunities to ascend while impersonating relatives of Lian Po, but due to distance, their efforts yielded little success.
There were many reasons for this; one being that the mountain winds were too strong. Additionally, due to altitude issues, this directly resulted in the long-range capabilities of the Zhao Army's Catapults. Even if one shouted loudly, those on the mountain would hardly hear anything clearly. Attempts to shorten this distance often ended with them being buried under falling boulders before they could shout twice.
With no options left, Wang He calculated that it was already close to late December. Fortunately, when initially ordering the main forces of the Qin Army across the Dan Shui River, King Zhao of Qin had not required them to cross over the mountains. Could it be understood then that the battle at the Dan Shui River had already been completed? Thus, he included a letter in his report back home detailing the current situation faced by their main forces.
It is not that I do not want to fight, but rather that there is simply no way to do so!
King Zhao of Qin's initial plan was merely to show the various Feudal States, with the aim of making them aware of an unchanging principle. Great Qin has always seized others' lands; when has it ever been the case that others could encroach upon my Qin State's territory? Don't you all believe that Zhao currently possesses the strongest military strength? I will show you what military power truly means!
At this moment, receiving the battle reports from the front lines, King Zhao of Qin knew that the strategic intent had been achieved. It was not that he did not want to advance over Taihang Mountain right now, but because there was currently no plan to attack Zhao. It was necessary to wait until Korea was defeated before considering such a move; now was not the time.
King Zhao of Qin stood up and reviewed the Military Map of Shangdang Region, finally confirming that the main forces could no longer continue fighting. If Zhao had walls, then Taihang Mountain served as their walls. It would be acceptable to make some noise, but directly tearing down their walls would be a bit excessive. Therefore, he immediately issued an edict, ordering Commander Wang He on the front lines to consider withdrawing to the Dan Shui River area for rest and recuperation. However, it was absolutely forbidden for the main forces to retreat from the west bank; after all, they could not just hand over the Natural Barrier they had already taken. As for the remaining matters, rewards would be based on military achievements!
Receiving this reply, Wang He felt a great sense of relief; his greatest concern was that King Qin would order the main forces to continue advancing. He stepped out of the command tent and bowed three times in the direction of Capital Xianyang to express his respect for the wise ruler. If he had received orders to launch an immediate attack with the Army, then the Zhao Army, benefiting from their advantageous position, would have had a chance to turn the tide. Indeed, if that were to happen, it would be too late for regrets.
The Qin Army, having received orders for rest and recuperation, finally breathed a sigh of relief as they began to withdraw towards the Dan Shui River defense area under the watchful eyes of Zhao Army on the mountain. If we say that during the Shangdang Campaign, the casualty ratio between Qin and Zhao armies was one to two, then with the commencement of the Dan Shui River Battle, it became two to one in favor of Zhao. There are many reasons for this, but battlefields are filled with countless possibilities. In summary, what matters is victory; all past possibilities or reasons can be disregarded. The important thing is our army's triumph; it's as simple as that!
Upon receiving news from the front line Observation Post about the Qin Army's withdrawal, Lian Po also let out a sigh of relief. It seems that from now until next year when snow melts and ice thaws, there will be no further battles!
Thinking about New Year’s Day, Commander Lian Po of Zhao Army suddenly felt an urge to meet Commander Wang He of Qin Army. As two generals from countries with currently strong military power, they both understood how to preserve their strength. They were also acutely aware of the severe consequences if their nations lost their main forces; perhaps this is what heroes see eye to eye on!
With an unexpected heavy snowfall arriving on the first day of Late December, white covered all traces left by past battles. Old General Lian Po stood atop a mountain and gazed into the distance while reflecting on recently passed memories. It may seem like Zhao Army has been retreating continuously; however, this is not entirely true. The brave warriors of Zhao fought against well-equipped troops from Qin State under such harsh conditions and still managed to create a near one-to-one casualty ratio. Facts speak louder than words; let future generations carefully study this chapter of history!
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