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"Is General Lu admiring the scenery alone, or is he missing someone?" As the question came from behind, Wuan Jun and Bai Qi walked out with smiles. Following them were Generals Meng Wu and Li Xin.
Lu Zigang, lost in thought, had already heard the footsteps and quickly signaled his horse, Seven Star Black Steed, to respond. Upon hearing the familiar voice, he turned around to bow to the Commander but was stopped by Bai Qi's hand.
Bai Qi supported Lu Zigang's arm and seriously remarked that this was not a public place; there was no need for such formalities between brothers. After saying this, he began to carefully examine the warhorse standing beside General Lu, unable to suppress his admiration.
"General Lu! I was chased all over by that Zhao state's Xiao Kuo and had no choice but to come to your territory seeking refuge. Since we are both generals of the Qin State, I hope you can take me in."
Bai Qi's sudden arrival left Lu Zigang somewhat perplexed. With hundreds of thousands of Qin Army currently on the west bank of the Dan Shui River, how could Commander Wuan Jun abandon the main army and come alone to the East Bank?
"Alas! It's a long story about a child without a mother!" Bai Qi sighed lightly and began to recount his experiences.
To preserve the hard-won Dan Shui River Defense Line, the Qin Army had divided part of its main forces to remain along the river during their retreat. Meanwhile, another part of the main forces was stationed at Daliang Mountain, prepared to lure Zhao Army Command into an encirclement.
The troops actually competing with Zhao Army at Shangdang were mostly part of a feigned deployment. The Qin Army had limited personnel, which directly resulted in Bai Qi having very few troops under his command. This included some units that had already lost contact, making it impossible to mobilize them.
Since the command structure of the Qin Army withdrew from Xu Family Village, Bai Qi led his two thousand troops along the planned retreat route toward Daliang Mountain. Hu Shang had taken almost all of the Commander's guards to create a false impression but unexpectedly did not return.
Listening quietly as Bai Qi spoke, Lu Zigang felt a sinking sensation in his heart. This was a battlefield! Hu Shang was an experienced military officer and certainly understood priorities. The sudden disappearance of ten thousand elite Qin soldiers was no coincidence. Perhaps...
Bai Qi did not continue but turned to observe Lu Zigang's expression. "Alas! If I'm not mistaken, that kid Hu Shang has likely lost those ten thousand elites!"
Hearing that the Commander spoke so candidly, Lu Zigang nodded in acknowledgment of the grim reality. "Not only have we lost our elite forces, but General Hu has probably also misplaced the retreat route map given to him by Grand Commander!"
Hearing this, Bai Qi squinted at the trees on the opposite bank. He did not deny the matter but instead acknowledged it as a fact. If it weren't for the retreat route map being successfully obtained by Zhao's Xiao Kuo, how could they have been chased to this extent!?
"This is war; it is always filled with countless uncertainties!" Bai Qi angrily punched the tree trunk, gritting his teeth and refraining from cursing in front of Luzi.
Waiting for Hu Shang caused Bai Qi to walk slowly along the way, leading him to mistakenly enter the encirclement set up by the Zhao Army about ten miles from Daliang Mountain. If it weren't for the scouts deployed along the way providing timely feedback, the head of the God of War of Qin State would likely be displayed before Zhao Kuo by now!
Even so, the Two Thousand Guards responsible for protecting the Qin Army Commander were nearly decimated. They fought valiantly to cover the Commander’s escape from the encirclement that was almost complete, leaving behind hundreds to hold off the pursuing troops. This ensured that Bai Qi could break free from Zhao Army's pursuit and successfully escape to the Qin Army camp set up along the Dan Shui River.
At this moment, Luzi noticed that Bai Qi was wearing a standard general's armor, suggesting that someone from the guard unit had swapped outfits with the Grand Commander, allowing Wuan Jun to escape disaster. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but take another look at this top candidate who occupied first place in the Feudal States' Top Warrior Rankings.
Who is this person across from me? Is this really the God of War of Great Qin Kingdom!?
Bai Qi looked down at his attire and pointed at his own head in self-mockery, saying, "Tragic, isn't it? This thing that puts food on my table almost became someone else's trophy! The person across from me is my junior; if I don't have this ability, I would be ashamed of the hard training at Anyang Cavalry Command Academy!"
Among Zhao's generals, Luzi was particularly impressed by that unfortunate Li Mu. This person lacked any fatal flaws, which was precisely what made him a formidable opponent.
Every person has inherent shortcomings; after all, even heaven and earth have their imperfections. However, some individuals do not possess fatal flaws and remain unscathed despite external pressures. Even if they appear damp on the surface, they are actually quite dry inside. These individuals are not necessarily experts because fairness is inherent in creation.
Seemingly without flaws actually means they cannot rise too high or fall too low, leading them to be more mediocre than anything else. But this is not absolute; among them are exceptional individuals who stand out like spikes embedded in a shield. Once you encounter such a person, they become your most challenging opponent. Not only can you not break through them, but you can also easily get hurt by their protruding spikes.
Li Mu may not be well-known within Zhao Army; while this seems like a flaw, it actually isn't. If being honest and upright is considered a flaw, then there would be no truth left in this world. It is precisely for this reason that Luzi has always kept an eye on him. Given time, this person could accumulate strength and achieve great things.
On the other hand, Zhao's Xiao Kuo appears more outstanding than Li Mu on the surface, largely due to his status. If both started at the same point and time passed, once Li Mu surpassed him, it would be difficult for Xiao Kuo to catch up.
Zhao Kuo is not the kind of person without flaws; he has a fatal flaw. His ability is his strength, yet he is someone who shines brightly when given a little sunshine. In peaceful times, such a life would at most lead to a lack of friends. However, if born in a time of war and wielding great power, he would not only endanger all those who follow him but also find himself unable to escape this inherent disaster.
Isn't it amazing? The truth is just that. Character determines fate, and there are many examples to prove this.
The current issue is that Bai Qi, who has a similar personality to Zhao Kuo, is a person with self-awareness. Bai Qi understands how to confront his own shortcomings and strives to avoid letting them affect the larger situation. A person who knows how to gradually guide their own character is truly remarkable.
Life sometimes seems very short, yet at other times it feels long. This is because it always has time to prove everything, to confirm that those things repeatedly validated by history indeed existed.
Now, Bai Qi is the highest commander of the Qin Army, and his safety will directly determine who will emerge victorious in the Shangdang Campaign. Considering this aspect, Luzi hurriedly inquired whether the Commander was injured. After receiving an assurance that everything was fine, he finally felt relieved.
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