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At this moment, Expedient was left with no other options. The city could be breached at any time, and delaying would only worsen the situation. Moreover, according to Qin Law, injuring a general of the Qin State would result in severe punishment. Not to mention, these individuals had burned a large amount of supplies belonging to the Qin Army, which warranted execution.
If he were to directly escort this person back, Luzi could not guarantee that there wouldn't be any complications along the way. After all, the true identity of this individual was still under discussion, and based on his methods, the forces behind him were not to be underestimated. Therefore, resolving this matter peacefully was undoubtedly the best course of action.
From their earlier conversation, Luzi realized that the person opposite him, Brother, seemed somewhat naïve. He had already made up his mind to acquire that powerful Thunder Egg. If things went smoothly on the way back, he would have to find an opportunity to trick one out.
Of course! If he could turn an enemy into a friend through this, it would be worth a try! Who knows what else they might have on hand!
Out of politeness, Luzi asked Fake Zhao Kuo if it was convenient for him to share his name. Since they had already met, it would be difficult to address him without knowing his name.
After hearing Luzi's request, Fake Zhao Kuo agreed. "I am General Ji from the Jiang clan, named Xi. Since we no longer need to continue fighting, the battle outside should come to an end as well." With that, he intended to go open the door.
It would be troublesome if he found a precious item only to be shot dead by Li Xin! Besides, all the supplies that could be burned had already been destroyed; they needed a way to remedy the situation. Just as Luzi was planning to recover their losses, he stepped forward in time to stop it. He gestured for everyone to wait and then shouted loudly: "Everyone outside! Listen up! We are allies! Stand down!"
Ji Xi also shouted out towards the outside to confirm the truth of this matter. Once he received a response from outside, he reached out and opened the door.
Li Xin was in the heat of battle when he suddenly saw the door swing wide open and quickly readied his bow and arrow. Upon seeing Luzi come out with the enemy, he lowered his weapon to prevent any accidental discharge. It wasn't uncommon for conflicts to turn into peaceful resolutions.
Since there was no need for further fighting, Li Xin decided not to engage anymore! He returned his remaining arrows to their quiver and leaped into the courtyard. After all, he had just fought fiercely; his eyes were already bloodshot from exertion.
On Luzi's side, things were going well without any casualties. He had taken down several opponents right away; however, this situation was not easy to resolve! But what neither of them expected was that it could all hinge on just one sentence.
When the other party realized they were heading towards Xianyang, one of the burly men stepped forward. "Young Master! You know that the Central Plains are no longer as legendary as they once were; everywhere you look are deceitful scoundrels. As long as it benefits them, even their elders can be deceived..."
"What are you talking about!?" Li Xin was most annoyed when someone brought this up, and he reached out to grab a weapon to fight.
This person's archery skills were indeed at a remarkable level, and using a bow against him would be futile. However, they were in close quarters now, making long-range weapons useless. The group, originally intent on avenging their brothers, all drew their swords, ready to turn this person into minced meat first.
It was true that the Central Plains had long since fallen into chaos, but the people there valued their reputation and would not tolerate outsiders speaking of it. Luzi pulled Li Xin aside and quietly recounted the events. They had been harmed by the Grand Commander and lost a significant amount of supplies, but they had also killed many of the enemy.
When would the fighting cease? Turning weapons into peace was the path to redemption.
If it were just idle talk, that would be one thing, but when it came to serious matters, orders had to be followed. As for the injured general and burned supplies, Luzi would handle that balance. Li Xin turned to look at Fake Zhao Kuo, who was also giving a lecture, and nodded heavily in agreement to show his firm compliance.
Ji Xi's Captain of the Guard was not like his Young Master; seeing two Qin people moving away, he reminded his Young Master not to easily trust the people of the Central Plains. They were fickle, and any temporary agreement was likely aimed at achieving ulterior motives.
This statement held some truth, but it depended on who was involved. The old man often said that there are bad people among good ones and good people among bad ones. Since this matter was agreed upon by Luzi, it was worth trusting. Even if the Central Plains truly fell into chaos, at least some still adhered to principles of trust and morality. If they killed everyone indiscriminately, there would be no one left to trust.
Rules are rules; if they are not followed, they cannot be called rules. The rank of Captain of the Guard could not override the Young Master's intentions; his reminders could only go so far. Therefore, he stated on the spot that he would dare to go anywhere—even to hell.
Ji Xi smiled and nodded, patting the Captain of the Guard on the shoulder as encouragement. He then turned toward Luzi and indicated that they could leave Wild King City now. If they delayed any longer, they might find it impossible to leave.
If what was said earlier in the room was merely expedient, then Luzi had already begun contemplating serious matters. Leaving like this was possible, but facing King Qin upon returning to the capital could lead to uncomfortable discussions. After all, Ji Xi had violated both national law and military law; being involved in either was enough for severe consequences.
"General Ji! Since we are all on the same side now, can we discuss something serious!?"
Seeing Luzi's expression as he said this, Ji Xi nodded in agreement.
Luzi, having received the answer, no longer hesitated and directly stated that since General Ji wanted to lead troops into battle, could he defend Wild King City for the Qin Army? Regardless of the unpleasantness that had occurred before, there might be too many past grievances involved. It could be seen as making amends or simply helping out. If they could repel the Zhao Army's attack this time, it would provide a justification when they returned to Xianyang Palace.
In the Qin State, those who rose to power through military achievements were numerous, and this was already common knowledge among outsiders. Ji Xi naturally understood this and indicated that this was about making amends rather than merely helping. Moreover, visiting the capital of the Qin State to meet the king with some gifts was better than going empty-handed.
In any case, it was clear what needed to be done. As for the gifts, they could be completely overlooked. Luzi had been in the Military recently and thus had a solid understanding of the Military Situation. According to normal estimates, the Zhao Army would breach Wild King City by dawn at the latest.
The Zhao Army could easily create a breach in the defensive walls; it was only a matter of time before they breached the city. For the defending troops at this moment, what was most urgent was the need for Reinforcements. Since there were forces available in the city, they might as well send them out! The priority afterward would be to secure the Qin Army Granary, which would also provide an explanation to the king.
The sounds of battle drifting through the night were extremely tragic; perhaps each cry signified a life being lost. There was no time to waste; action must be taken immediately! Lu Zichao looked at everyone in his courtyard and softly said, "Thank you all for helping defend the city. I..."
What a self-indulgent thought! The captain of the guards couldn't help but snort coldly. "You are mistaken! We are not here to assist you Qin People; we are here to protect our Young Master's safety during this battle!"
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