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Luzi was well aware of his abilities and strengths; the consequences of overestimating oneself could be disastrous. Commanding an entire army was a task that felt somewhat like forcing a duck onto a perch for him. He had no problem effectively controlling the battlefield and ensuring the safety of the king, but taking on the responsibilities of the Qin Army Commander was beyond his capabilities. Of course, he would do everything in his power to help the Qin Army achieve victory; that was part of his duty.
However, the current situation had once again become complicated. The Qin Army Commander was temporarily unable to lead the troops into battle. Assessing the situation, Luzi expressed his willingness to immediately head to the Dan Shui River Defense Line to personally lead the two hundred thousand main forces of the Qin Army in a surprise attack against the Zhao Army.
This action would also relieve some pressure on the garrison at Daliang Mountain, hoping to slow down the Zhao Army's encirclement efforts. While victory seemed unlikely, delaying them for ten days or half a month should be feasible. As long as the injured Bai Qi could return to command, the tide of battle could turn once more.
Wuan Jun did not genuinely wish to hand over military authority to someone who had not emerged from the trials of war; it was merely a necessity of the circumstances. Hearing Luzi's willingness to delay the Zhao Army's movements, and considering that time was still within a controllable range, Wuan Jun solemnly handed over the Troop Command Token to General Lu, expressing hope that Luzi would prioritize the greater good and do everything possible to complete this operation.
Was there really any room for negotiation?
Receiving the Tiger Tally from Wuan Jun made Luzi feel overwhelmed, but he assured that he would not disappoint His Majesty's trust. The military situation was urgent, and there was no time to waste. After instructing Jiang Medical Officer to take good care of Grand Commander Bai Qi, he bid farewell to the Old Generals, explaining that he would be away for no more than half a month, and at most twenty days before returning. He urged them to hold their defensive formation carefully.
Despite their age, these Old Generals had once commanded large armies in battle. Although they were unaware of why General Bai Qi had left his post again, they all expressed their determination to remain steadfast in their positions. Moreover, with the War God of Great Qin Kingdom present, they felt reassured. To put it bluntly, this was indeed the command center for the Shangdang Campaign!
General Lu could rest easy!
In terms of grasping the situation on the battlefield, Luzi was not on par with these seasoned generals who had spent most of their lives in warfare. After receiving assurances from the Old Generals, he exchanged formal farewells with Wang Jian and other generals.
When news of General Lu's departure reached the temporary command post, Bai Qi, who had been lying on a military cot, sat up and stretched his limbs. Seeing that there was no one else in the main tent, he bowed respectfully to Jiang Medical Officer.
Bai Qi had indeed been shot and poisoned; however, his physical weakness was a facade. The toxic blood that had flowed out at that time barely covered the bottom of a basin; even if more were drawn out now, it would not hinder his actions. While Xiao Yu'er would surely see through this deception, if they coordinated slightly, they could easily fool Luzi.
After all, one was the Qin Army Commander and the other was someone he absolutely trusted. Even if these two were caught lying through their teeth, Luzi would choose to believe them without question.
Xiao Yu'er felt no excitement at all. When she saw the Grand Commander bow to her, she remained unmoved. She did not know how to face Luzi again because of the lies, nor did she know if she could confront the person she trusted the most in this world.
Bai Qi's reason for bowing was precisely this; upon seeing Xiao Yu'er with tears streaming down her face, he sighed inwardly. This was what trust meant—choosing to be misunderstood in order to fulfill that trust.
Bai Qi moved a chair for Jiang Medical Officer to sit down and first clarified that there was no intention to harm General Lu. Regardless of how Jiang Medical Officer understood it, all that mattered was that everything done was for the purpose of winning the Shangdang Campaign. Since General Lu was part of the Qin Army, he had an obligation to complete the trials that belonged to him. Moreover, this was Zhao Xiang Wang's decree, and they could only obey!
In fact, Bai Qi had no need to explain anything to anyone regarding this matter. As the Grand Commander of the Military, he could order anyone to carry out any task. And as a general with a Seal file, Luzi's duty was to obey orders.
However, Bai Qi wanted to explain things to Xiao Yu'er, not only because she was someone’s savior. For some reason, he felt compelled to talk to her. He sensed that even if she merely expressed a willingness to listen, it would bring him a special sense of relief. He did not want this person before him to feel sad; even a little bit of discomfort was unacceptable!
Xiao Yu'er admitted that she had begun misdiagnosing. If she had thought from the start about the implications of the arrow that struck the Grand Commander, she would have first sought answers from the wound itself. Initially believing that enlarging the wound would release a large amount of blood-cleansing medicine contained within the Wounded, she later realized something was wrong as toxic blood continued to flow out and ultimately identified the source of the ailment.
The misdiagnosis was corrected but had already caused excessive blood loss for the Qin Army Commander. Although no one blamed her at that moment, deep self-reproach continued to hammer at her once-proud spirit.
Unexpectedly, Bai Qi seized this opportunity and skillfully tapped into Xiao Yu'er’s psychological state to formally step into his role. However, he also noticed that when this Surgeon saw his deliberate act, her expression revealed that his solo performance would not succeed. So, pretending to be physically weak, he discreetly signaled Xiao Yu'er to play her supporting role.
Xiao Yu'er was not someone who lacked awareness; although she did not know the reasons behind everything, she understood that among the Qin Army leaders there was mutual trust and no one would harm another. Feeling guilty already, she passively took on a supporting role and helped Bai Qi complete the entire act.
Until Luzi fell into their trap and received orders to rush towards Dan Shui River Defensive Formation, the performance reached its climax. Suddenly realizing that she had helped deceive the person she trusted most, Xiao Yu'er became aware but also recognized that there was no turning back.
At this moment, hearing Bai Qi still chattering away with explanations, she did not catch a single word. She stood up and knelt before the Grand Commander, requesting Wuan Jun to ensure General Lu's safety. Xiao Yu'er had made up her mind; if Luzi never returned because of this, she would not wish to live in this world any longer.
Bai Qi hurriedly helped his savior up and was almost stunned by her tear-streaked face. He couldn't help but sigh at such a remarkable person existing in this world; if she were a woman of noble birth, surely she would be breathtaking!
"Jiang Medical Officer! I guarantee with my life that your Luzi will be fine, so don't worry! Just to joke around, I also understand palmistry. Back when I partnered with General Lu on campaigns, I secretly took a look at his palm. I can't say he'll live to be a hundred, but it's possible he could suddenly reach ninety-nine."
Xiao Yu'er's worries stemmed entirely from the conversation between the two men. Even without understanding military matters, she sensed something was seriously wrong. Coupled with the grave expressions on their faces during the discussion, she thought Luzi was in for a dangerous situation. However, seeing the Qin Army Commander relax while speaking finally eased her mind.
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