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As the enemy and friendly forces gradually presented themselves before the general in the battlefield, Luzi finally understood why Wuan Jun ordered the Army to head straight for Great King Village. That location was not only a critical access point into Taihang Mountain but also, a few miles further north, it was a crossing point for Zhao Army over the Dan Shui Border.
The so-called crossing point merely referred to the river itself; there was no need for boats to cross. After spring arrived, the weather became clear with little rain, and the deepest part of the river barely reached an adult's waist. The people of the three Feudal States—Qin, Zhao, and Yan—were generally tall and robust, surpassing even the Chu People with their delicate figures.
Zhao Kuo's Army primarily consisted of Zhao People, which allowed them to transport supplies across the river in a timely manner. Boats were out of the question unless they cut down trees and worked overtime to make them. Constructing a Floating Bridge would create too much noise, thereby losing the element of surprise. If one were to think from Zhao Kuo's perspective, ordering the Army to swim across was certainly a given.
It was now clear that Zhao Kuo's Army had left no retreat for themselves. Not to mention that they ignored the critical access point into Taihang Mountain, even how Zhao Army would quickly cross the river during their retreat posed a problem. Furthermore, with the rainy season approaching at Shangdang Border, that river, which could still be crossed by swimming at this time, would soon become a Natural Barrier once again.
Was this preparing for a do-or-die strategy? Since they did not intend to leave a way out, then they might as well go all in!
Luzi suddenly slammed his hand on the map at the crossing point of Zhao Army and called over Ji Xi to discuss tactics. He ordered him to lead one hundred Soldiers to secretly infiltrate Dan Shui Border for reconnaissance. If they discovered that Zhao Army began constructing a ferry bridge along the river, they should immediately summon Heavenly Fire to burn it down. As for how to use the term Heavenly Fire, it was naturally meant to keep Zhao Army's Ferry Bridge Unit from catching on.
"General Ji, can you guarantee mission success?"
Having heard the general introduce the operation earlier, Ji Xi understood its importance. The so-called Heavenly Fire was merely a means of self-protection. It referred to completing the mission stealthily when things went smoothly and slipping away safely. However, if things did not go well, they might have to resort to a fierce attack to ensure mission completion.
"Rest assured, General! I Ji Xi am not one to fear death! Just wait for good news!" Ji Xi saluted Luzi formally before turning to gather his troops. Under cover of night, he left the main force and followed a local guide straight toward their target area.
Since secretly capturing Feng Zhiyuan in Changzi County City, Luzi had repeatedly missed opportunities to escort this criminal back for trial. He had not been able to focus on this matter due to concerns about time; after all, there is an old saying about long nights leading to dreams. Yet he truly could not spare any manpower, which was an unavoidable reality causing repeated delays.
After Zhao Xiang Wang arrived at Wild King City, Luzi had also brought up this matter with him. He hoped that the king could provide guidance on handling it since it involved news about Crown Prince of Qin. King Zhao of Qin suggested that it would be better to wait a bit longer; after all, they had captured him and must not let him go missing along the way again.
Killing him outright would certainly be best; at least it would resolve everything in one stroke. However, since leads had been lost from here onward, it seemed unlikely they would ever learn about Crown Prince of Qin's whereabouts again. King Zhao of Qin also did not plan on visiting Prison to see this prince's teacher for fear that seeing familiar things might lead him to kill this person in a fit of nostalgia. Nevertheless, he ordered Luzi to wait until after Shangdang Campaign concluded before escorting the criminal back with the Army.
Wild King City is a supply transfer station for the Qin Army, heavily guarded, so there is no need to worry about Feng Zhiyuan being rescued amidst the chaos. To ensure that no one can take advantage of the situation, Luzi taught Fan Chenglong how to use the Sentinel schedule, which cannot be deciphered by the enemy. Before leaving, he repeatedly reminded Fan Koutou to keep a close watch on the court's prisoners. Only after receiving assurances did he leave Wild King City.
As for how to deploy heavy troops around the Prison, Fan Chenglong would naturally adjust the arrangements according to the plan. We will briefly mention this matter here and not delve into it further.
The scouts sent out by the Qin Army would exchange information along the way, and if there was an emergency, they would promptly report back to their respective Generals. This kind of information sharing is very effective, especially on the battlefield where it becomes even more crucial.
Fortunately, many scattered soldiers were gathered along the way. Unintentionally, over three hundred young Qin Soldiers joined them. However, what puzzled Luzi was that these scattered soldiers had no knowledge of the Communication Camp dispatched by the main camp. They had neither seen it nor even heard of it.
The fact is that if these Soldiers received an order to retreat, they would try to find their own units. Moreover, with the Grand Commander's retreat order in place, there was no need to worry about being treated as deserters afterward.
Because they had not encountered the Communication Camp organized by Meng Wu and Wang Jian, they dared not flee towards Dan Shui River or stray too far from their assigned defensive areas. This was a measure to ensure their safety; if they encountered their main forces, they could explain that they had been scattered by the enemy. At this moment, they were preparing to organize their forces to fight back, at least having an explanation ready.
Luzi did not care about the explanations from these scattered soldiers; those who were willing to stay despite losing contact with the main force were all brave men. Those lacking conviction would have likely fled or surrendered to Zhao Army by now. Thus, he encouraged them briefly, stating that they could temporarily remain in Military service. If they later found their respective units, they were always welcome to return. There would naturally be proof materials for handover, so everyone could rest assured.
How strict the Qin Army's Military Law is remains unknown now. However, if one could avoid punishment for abandoning their post simply based on someone's explanation, this matter might still be debatable. If a general from a certain Troop issued a transfer certificate, then it would be due to orders leaving their combat position.
It may seem like everyone abandoned their combat positions, but the distinction is vast. One group consists of deserters who would face punishment and possibly collective blame, while the other comprises heroes who forget life and death for their country!
The Soldiers understood this well and expressed gratitude, stating they were willing to follow General Lu into battle without hesitation. If an offensive was necessary, they hoped the general would assign tasks to them first.
Upon hearing this, Luzi almost laughed out loud. He guessed that these younger brothers were influenced by seeing his Veterans; that's why they made such statements. It is true that there are older soldiers in various divisions of the Qin Army, but they are strictly allocated based on proportion. The majority of young people in the army make them less conspicuous. However, such a uniform situation seems rare in Feudal States' armies.
What’s so great about it!? Let’s take these old-timers and create an invincible myth for the Qin Army! Luzi smiled slightly and instructed Li Xin to take the requesting soldiers down to rest and check their weapons and equipment. Courage alone is not enough; how can one fight barehanded!?
Then I received a report from Li Xin. The brothers' weapons were well-preserved, and some of the arrows they carried had hardly been used, indicating that they had not engaged in direct conflict with the Zhao Army.
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