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"What are you talking about!?" Li Xin exclaimed, ready to point out the absurdity of the situation, but he faintly heard the sound of the city wall collapsing in the distance. He quickly shut his mouth, held his breath, and listened intently.
"It's bad! The Zhao Army has breached the city wall!?"
In truth, no one needed to remind anyone of this; everyone in the courtyard could hear it clearly, Chuchu. The sudden transformation from enemies to allies was something that would take a remarkable mind to comprehend in such a short time.
Luzi, who had a leap of thought, was clearly not at a disadvantage here. He looked at Ji Xi and asked earnestly, "General Ji! To be honest, our Qin Army is now at its wits' end. Whether we can hold this city depends on the capabilities of all you brothers!"
The collapse of the city wall was not due to poor construction quality; after all, it was the outer wall of Lord Han's estate. It could be somewhat understandable if they were building a fence for someone else and cut corners. However, if they were deceiving themselves, that would be bordering on insanity.
The unexpected outcome was due to the fire that ignited on the City Wall. The snow on the roof had not yet melted and was repeatedly scorched by the flames. The months of cold weather combined with sudden high temperatures caused uneven contraction and expansion of the blue bricks used in construction. Now, not only could solid fortifications be compromised, but even granite from the mountains could crack under such conditions.
Ji Xi knew there was no time to waste; he nodded at Luzi to indicate his understanding. He immediately ordered all his subordinates to rush to the city wall to fend off the enemy and completely seal the damaged breach.
Seeing that Young Master was determined to change tactics, the Captain of the Guard felt it unnecessary to say anything further. He took out a communication horn and notified all units hidden within the city to prepare for battle, though this time their target had changed. The objective was no longer the Qin Army, but rather the incoming Zhao Army.
Receiving responses from various horns in succession, the Captain of the Guard waved his hand sharply toward the source of the sound. The people in the courtyard immediately climbed over the courtyard wall and rushed toward the target area for reinforcement. The captain then followed behind an assault team as they ran outside, intentionally slowing down as he passed by Luzi.
"I hope General Lu can keep his promise; if anyone needs to take responsibility, let it be me! Don't deceive my family’s Young Master; you Central Plains people are simply not worth provoking!"
If it weren't for expediency, Luzi would never have exercised unilateral authority to decide on this cooperation. Moreover, ultimate decision-making power rested with the current King Qin, and any decisions regarding life or death would ultimately be made by him.
The siege forces of Qin State were indeed working overtime to construct the Heavenly Road, but due to weather and geological reasons, progress was slow. If it weren't for these factors of time and place, they would have likely completed it long ago.
The strategic value of Wild King City is currently at its highest level. If Wild King City falls, the enemy will seize this strategic location. At that point, it will directly disrupt all logistical supplies for the Qin Army. For the Qin Army stationed in the Shangdang Region, the only option left will be a forced retreat.
The Zhao Army's nighttime raid clearly shows they have put in considerable effort. The number of soldiers defending Wild King City has proven to be severely insufficient. Once the Zhao Army successfully breaches the city, occupying it will only be a matter of time.
When the support troops from the Qin Army arrive, the two armies will switch positions. Those who were originally attacking the city will then defend it, while those who were supposed to defend will launch an attack. During this period, aside from increasing casualties, nothing can change.
However, a turning point has emerged; the Ji Family Guard, which had previously made an agreement with Zhao, is now wavering. Young Master Ji suddenly reached an agreement with Luzi from the Qin State and has led a rebellion within the city.
Do not underestimate this small but vital force; their additional strength could potentially change the current disadvantage of the defenders.
In fact, Luzi himself is also betting his life on this matter. According to Qin Law, the responsibility of a recommender is a precarious one. If any mistakes occur during cooperation, the recommender will suffer alongside the recommended party. Not only will Ji Xi's troops be held accountable for disrupting the Qin Army's supplies, but Luzi may also face imprisonment as a result.
However, these matters cannot be explained to outsiders; after all, accepting and digesting such knowledge requires considerable time. The urgent task is to repel the Zhao Army outside the city rather than discuss who is right or wrong.
Luzi grabbed the sleeve of the head guard and quietly reminded him: "Given your current situation, execution is certain. But things are not absolute; after all, we were once enemies. Whether your Young Master can ultimately survive depends on whether we can hold Wild King City."
Hearing such straightforward words from Luzi improved the head guard's impression of him significantly. What he was most worried about was indeed this issue but could not explain it to his Young Master due to his position. "Scoundrel understands! I entrust my Young Master to Luzi! Farewell!"
Speaking of trust, this head guard might still be somewhat negligent in his duties. The courtyard did not leave any guards for his Young Master and took everyone away to support at the incident site.
Fortunately, this trust is absolutely warranted because it involves Luzi. At this moment, seeing that Young Master Ji had no bodyguards around him made him sigh internally. Given the current unclear situation between friend and foe, even he would never dare to be so reckless.
Li Xin, however, did not sense this trust and felt as if a heavy stone pressed down on his heart. Although he mentioned that people from Central Plains are fickle, he was unsure what promises Luzi had made to Zhao in order to turn against them. Such self-serving behavior—can we truly trust them?
Luzi clearly felt less pressure and reminded Li Xin, who seemed lost in thought, to hurry and support the Ji Family Army. A group of armed personnel dressed as civilians suddenly appeared, and it was best not to misunderstand the temporarily unclear status of the defending troops.
Ji Xi was not someone who enjoyed tranquility either. Seeing that the Qin People's Archer was about to leave, he urged Li Xin to wait a moment. "General Lu! Since we both have the responsibility to defend our territory, we must go to the collapsed section of the wall for support. As long as we can successfully block the breach, we can ensure the safety of Wild King City without any doubt."
Luzi was also concerned about this matter; restoring order at the breach was imperative. Moreover, it was necessary to see just how extensive the damage to the wall was to feel reassured. Thus, he no longer hesitated and agreed to Ji Xi's proposed support action.
Knowing they could not afford to waste any more time, the three of them dared not continue chatting. They jumped over the courtyard wall and looked toward the area where the shouting and fighting were loudest. With the aid of the flickering red and black flames, the black breach in the wall exceeded anyone's imagination. What had once been an extremely solid city defense now showed a significant section of collapse.
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