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Hearing the Qin People's report that there were still eight thousand troops in the city, even Jin Bi, who was mentally prepared, couldn't help but gasp. No wonder this stronghold was so difficult to conquer; it turned out the defending forces far exceeded ten thousand! What was Zhao's intelligence department doing? How could they provide Wei Kingdom with false information!?
In fact, this issue couldn't be entirely blamed on Zhao; didn't Wei Kingdom also have its own intelligence agency? When Wei's forces went abroad to fight, the intelligence department's preliminary work was crucial. Clearly, they were trying to take shortcuts and make things easier, yet they let Zhao's intelligence department take the blame.
The Commander of Wei Kingdom recklessly came out to show off, and naturally, the Wei Army didn't dare to be careless. They subsequently dispatched troops to ensure thoroughness but hesitated to approach, thinking they needed to do everything perfectly. By the time they realized something was wrong and planned to rescue their people, they were immediately met with a rain of arrows from the city walls that sent them reeling.
The excellent range of the Qin State's crossbows was no joke; after a series of rapid-fire shots, not a single horse managed to get within a hundred meters of the city. By the time they attempted to launch a charge again, their General had already been captured and taken into the city.
When the news returned to Wei Kingdom's main camp, several military deputy generals exchanged glances in disbelief. This was a serious problem! Of all people to lose, it had to be their General! What was even more daunting was that there was no way to explain this situation.
The key issue was how to face the king upon returning! Should they say that Jin's general impulsively went to watch the excitement under Qin State's city walls and then got captured by the Qin People without realizing it? That their army rushed in to rescue him but ultimately lost him due to delays!?
If the king believed it, that would be one thing; at least it would be based on facts. But if he thought someone was deliberately evading responsibility and deceiving him, that would be a huge problem! Treason against the king could lead to extermination of nine clans!
Oh dear! What were they thinking in this cold winter? Had their brains frozen?
The generals huddled together for a long discussion but couldn't come up with a solution. Directly attacking the city at this point was out of the question. Although heavy equipment was ready and could easily deal with many unfavorable factors regarding the city's defenses, the defenders had no worries because they held stronger cards than just the city walls. All they needed to do was lift their General onto the walls and let them smash away!
Who would dare!?
If a large stone were thrown up there, their General would be reduced to nothing on the spot. It would be one thing if they were trying desperately to rescue the Commander; it would be another matter entirely if they ended up smashing King Wei's uncle into pulp! Was this a death wish!?
The generals felt helpless; if Wei Wujie were present, things would have been simpler. After all, they were all from the same family; even if accountability arose, it would belong to internal family matters. They were all just workers; if they didn't understand this taboo, it would be a waste of life.
In fact, the older brothers know that there are solutions; they are just pretending to be clueless. After this matter is settled, the one who proposed the idea will take the blame. The key question is, who will speak up!?
With so many issues piling up and not having slept well at night, their minds were not functioning properly. Fortunately, someone under their command reminded them that the General of the Qin State was waiting for news! Since there was a ready solution, why not use it!?
Those who suddenly grasped at this lifeline didn't even need to discuss it; they nodded in agreement. They immediately raised their hands to vote in favor of exchanging hostages!
The generals had already made up their minds to launch an attack immediately after the exchange of hostages. They didn't care whether the Zhao Army in the Shangdang Region was moving; they would first push Wild King City back to its primitive state. If news came from there, the army would immediately enter the city to eliminate the remaining forces of the Qin State. If there was no movement from that side, they would simply return home!
What timing mattered? After receiving accurate news from the Shangdang Region, they could delay their deployment for another couple of days! Despite the loud calls from the Chu State during this joint effort, they had not taken this matter seriously at all! Not only that, but they had secretly deployed their main forces to the border between Chu and Qin, claiming it was to distract the Qin Army and relieve pressure on Shangdang!
Hmph! Is this what they call seizing an opportunity!?
While a fierce battle raged on here, the Qin State, having lost its main forces, would have no ability to defend Han Gu Pass. At that time, the Chu Army could march straight in and capture Qin Capital Xianyang. Then they would announce to the nation that all of Qin Territory now belonged to them. It seemed all their efforts were in vain, helping Chu State create a superpower while toppling a big tiger!
What the Wei Kingdom generals did not expect was that when they deduced this outcome, discussions about it were also taking place within Wild King City. When Luzi analyzed the current situation and shared it with Jin Bi, Jin Bi lowered his head in silence and pondered for a long time.
The intelligence department of the Qin State probably has more common people than any other state. They are not only scattered among civilians but also have many insiders. If one thinks that this secret Allied Forces operation did not leak out at all, it would be mere self-comfort. Although each feudal state had done a good job keeping secrets for this military action—prohibiting everyone from generals to military workers from going out before deployment—there are many ways to convey messages; sometimes it does not require face-to-face contact.
However, in this matter, it was clear that General Jin Bi had jumped to conclusions first. The news about various feudal states forming an Allied Forces against Qin State had indeed inadvertently not leaked out. When Lu Zigang pointed at the map while speaking, he also kept an eye on Jin Bi's expression.
If at first Luzi merely sensed the atmosphere of war, at this moment he felt extremely anxious and restless. This was bad! Zhao State's selection was indeed another instance of Alliance and Diplomacy. For the intelligence department of Qin State with its extensive network of informants, negligence was undoubtedly evident. The main forces of the Qin Army stationed near Shangdang and Dan Shui River were likely already surrounded by Allied Forces.
The most terrifying part was not just this; it was that Heavenly Road, responsible for supporting the later stages of Qin Army operations, lay right under Korea's nose. When the Korean Army needed only to send a few thousand troops, they could completely choke off this lifeline. As far as Qin State was concerned, it would be utterly helpless!
Hopefully, it is not too late!
Luzi completed the mission of persuading the General of Wei Kingdom, and thus he knew that Wei Kingdom would no longer attack Wild King City with the same fervor as before. He quickly sought an excuse and hurried back to his residence.
The incident at Wild King City was no mere coincidence; it was likely a thread in a complex web of events. If handled well, Great Qin would officially embark on the path to unification. But if it went awry! Well! Let’s hope it won’t!
Li Xin noticed Luzi's silence throughout the journey and felt equally troubled. Looking up at the rolling dark clouds, he tried to reassure him, saying, “General, there is no need to worry! Our Qin Army still has hundreds of thousands of troops! As soon as news of Wei Kingdom's siege spreads, the subsequent unfavorable situation will be reversed.”
Luzi gazed at the sky, which seemed even more oppressive than his current mood, and took a deep breath. Great Qin stops wars with wars, sacrificing countless lives for peace. However, a unified China achieved through warfare will usher in true peace for generations.
If this were not the case, could peace be achieved merely through words? If we have misunderstood your intentions, then Qin State is in grave danger!
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