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Wang Jian, following General Lu to the Qin Army camp, was unaware of the destination. He carefully noticed that they were moving further away from their main camp. At this moment, they were heading south, towards the Dan Shui River Defense Line!
General Lu's remaining trusted aide was only Wang Jian; the others were busy with their own tasks. This was the only person left that General Lu could rely on, although the lack of manpower had already put him in a difficult position.
It proved wise to keep a trump card. With 150,000 Qin soldiers, someone had to lead them, right? General Lu knew his own limitations, which is why he insisted on keeping Wang Jian around. If Wang Jian hadn't left the Qin State for over a decade due to heartbreak, he would have already been a renowned general of the Qin State.
Becoming famous is actually quite easy. Especially in this era of Feudal States, where wars are rampant; as long as you have the ability and can find a place to showcase it, you might wake up tomorrow as a celebrated minister or general, even if you were just an unknown yesterday.
Capable people need not worry too much; they just have to maintain their unwavering direction on the winding path of life. You only need to realize that your continued anonymity is merely due to lacking that opportunity that could catapult you into stardom.
Before setting off, General Lu had already made up his mind: it was time for Wang Jian to shine! Even if he didn't want fame, it would be hard to avoid it now; once this general took action, no matter how many tricks you had up your sleeve, it would all be in vain!
Wang Jian, oblivious to the situation, noticed someone smiling at him with ill intentions and immediately broke into a sweat. His junior brother seemed up to no good again; could it be that he was about to drag him into some morally questionable affair? He thought about this while wiping the sweat from his forehead and nervously reminded General Lu that they were already ten miles away from the main camp.
General Lu turned around on his horse to look at General Wang and said vaguely, "Hmm! People are in high spirits during happy occasions! It seems this saying holds true!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Jian felt a wave of unease. "General! I already have a family; it's best not to discuss matchmaking!"
General Lu had adjusted his mindset and was in high spirits. What was there to fear about the Million Zhao Army? Just watch how this general would lead 100,000 Qin soldiers to victory! In this rare moment of relaxation, he began teasing Wang Jian about the arranged marriage. He told him that this engagement was set! As they say, what goes around comes around! You all messed around and lured Xiao Yu'er out of her forest. Now it's time for General Wang to prepare for taking a concubine!
In that era, men could take multiple wives as long as they could support them. Wang Jian had no objections to this idea and believed General Lu's certainty. "General! But who is this woman?"
General Lu confidently replied, "General Wang is well-read; surely you know that in ancient times, the Yellow Emperor agreed to marry Demoness Hanyao in order to defeat Chiyou in the south. This led to his ultimate victory and established our China’s enduring state and nation. Now in Shangdang, our army has reached a critical juncture for survival. To achieve your glorious reputation as General Wang Jian, I am determined to go all out for this!"
Listening to the grandiose rhetoric, Wang Jian felt as if he had been pushed to the edge. He resentfully agreed, thinking that once this mission was officially over, he would never follow Luzi again! After being pushed to the limit a few times, he was bound to go crazy!
Luzi was completely unaware that someone wanted to part ways and was still feeling triumphant. "If we succeed in this battle, General Wang will certainly be credited with the primary achievement! I will compile this feat into a 'Years' Chronicle to warn future generations about those scoundrels who always mistake good intentions for ulterior motives!"
Wang Jian, feeling both amused and exasperated, glanced back at the Guard, who couldn't hear their conversation. He reminded Luzi that they had already penetrated deep into enemy territory. The Shangdang Region was already fortified with millions of troops; one careless move could land them right in the Zhao Army's camp! Besides, they were all wearing Qin Army uniforms, and if things went wrong, they might not make it back!
Upon hearing the phrase "millions of troops," Luzi nearly choked. Suddenly, a thought crossed his mind: Could Bai Qi have set him up? This kid might have realized that the Zhao Army was too numerous to defeat with their current capabilities and pretended to be ill to let the general take the blame! This thought quickly vanished because he firmly believed that if Bai Qi were truly feigning a serious injury, Xiao Yu'er would definitely see through it!
But was it really a joke to face a million Zhao Army troops with just 150,000 soldiers?
Regardless of whether it was a joke or not, the battle had to be fought. Luzi felt uncertain about commanding 150,000 troops, so he put aside his playful attitude and asked, "General Wang! Honestly, how many troops can you command in battle with your current abilities?"
Wang Jian was oblivious to the trap and looked around without noticing anything unusual before replying, "I am simply out of luck! This isn't just talk; I could easily command a million cavalry!"
Seeing no flying cows in the blue sky above him, Luzi nodded in acknowledgment of the reality. "Since General Wang can command a million cavalry without hesitation, then commanding 150,000 should be no problem at all, right?"
Unaware that he had fallen into a trap, Wang Jian grinned widely. "Easy! I could handle 1.5 million without any issues!"
Upon hearing this, Luzi felt completely relieved and slapped his thigh. "It's settled!" He then ignored the confused Wang Jian and called for the Guard to follow him before waving his hand decisively. "Target! Our army's Dan Shui River Defense Line! Let's go!"
"Dan Shui River Defense Line... No way!? The Grand Commander is still at the temporary headquarters..." Wang Jian muttered to himself and suddenly realized that General Lu's earlier words were not just a continuation of his earlier joke. Just as he wanted to clarify that what he said before was all in jest, he noticed that the Guard had already sprinted several dozen meters ahead.
Looking at the proud and spirited backs of the Guard, he felt an overwhelming surge of ambition rising within him. Ever since he officially set out with Left Minister Wang He on that day, hadn’t every day been spent waiting for this moment? Why did he feel so uncertain now that it had finally arrived?
"Don't say one hundred fifty thousand troops! Even if it's one million five hundred thousand, we will make it clear for you!" Wang Jian thought for a moment, tightened his grip on the reins, and then urged his horse forward with a kick to its belly and a crack of the whip.
"General! I am willing to assist you in achieving this unprecedented feat!"
Having successfully shifted the burden, Luzi had no reason to take it back. Hearing someone else wanting to evade responsibility, he casually replied, "Let's discuss this once we reach our military's defensive area. As for where to go from there, we will decide later! If you believe you lack the capability, I will not force you!"
Upon hearing someone use provocation tactics, Wang Jian, eager to prove himself, waved his whip a few times to urge his horse to catch up. "Rest assured, General! I have this capability!"
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