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General Lu Jian of Zhao had his pride, after all, he had three hundred thousand valiant soldiers of Zhao behind him. The Qin Army's formation in front seemed endless, but upon counting, there were only about fifty thousand troops, mostly Soldiers. Seeing the Zhao Army here, shouldn't they hurry to escape? Were they coming to seek death!?
Wang Jian heard the question from the opposite side and wondered if this fool was blind! Turning to look at the Main General Flag, he suddenly realized that what should have been the character for "Lu" had somehow been replaced with the character for "Wang." Looking at Luzi beside him, who was full of smiles, he immediately understood General Lu's intentions.
"General! I..."
Luzi raised his hand to stop Wang Jian from continuing, shaking his head slightly to signal him not to make a fuss. Then looking at the Zhao Army formation across from them, he smiled and said, "Go! From now on, go and establish an immortal legacy for Great Qin!"
Wang Jian nodded vigorously to show he understood, then glanced again at the beaming Luzi. Suddenly spurring his horse, he charged out of the camp. "Listen well! I am Qin General Wang Jian! If you know what's good for you, lay down your weapons and surrender immediately!"
Upon hearing the name announced from across the battlefield, Zhao General Lu Jian had never heard of him. Looking back at his formidable Infantry Phalanx behind him, with a Cavalry Unit already ambushed behind the infantry, he knew that once the decisive battle began, the Cavalry Unit would flank the Qin Army's wings.
"Are you stupid!? You think we will surrender with just this many troops? Wang Jian! Heed my advice and lay down your weapons; I will spare your life!"
A general is the courage of soldiers! The Zhao Soldiers heard their General warning the Qin General to surrender and quickly joined in with loud shouts.
Feeling that words were wasted on this person, Wang Jian did not want to continue talking. He loudly asked whether they would send out a general for a duel or engage directly in battle. Either option was acceptable; the Qin Army would take it all!
Lu Jian was also considered a Tiger General of Zhao. At this moment, seeing the arrogance from across made him even angrier. Choosing to engage directly in battle would clearly seem like taking advantage of their numbers. If word got out later and became a laughingstock, it would be a huge joke. Therefore, he indicated that they should not engage directly but rather settle it with a duel! Perhaps he was intimidated by Wang Jian's imposing presence or had other reasons; he did not dare to be overly bold. He played dumb and did not promise how many rounds would determine victory or defeat.
Regardless of how the opponent chose, having an answer was enough!
Wang Jian immediately accepted this proposal and turned back to his team to ask who was willing to step forward.
In the face of two armies, a personal duel is a test of individual martial skills. Before the formal battle begins, there is no need to worry about underhanded tactics; even leaving one's back exposed to the enemy is not a problem. Lu Jian turned his horse around and returned to his troops, loudly asking who was willing to step forward for a duel.
Zhao General Zhou Zhi had been hiding in the formation, observing the Qin Army's phalanx, feeling that something was off. He couldn't pinpoint what was wrong at that moment. He clearly remembered that since the Qin Army entered Shangdang, the Zhao Army had suffered most of its setbacks from the assaults of the enemy's Charioteer Camp. Their combat prowess was on par with that of Zhao Army's Elite Cavalry.
This indicated that the Qin Army, which had traditionally excelled in Defensive Infantry formations, had begun to value cavalry charges and had made significant advancements. However, within the Qin Army's phalanx, there were no Charioteer Camp troops to support their formation. This was clearly incorrect; how could one defend against an enemy while retracting their offensive capabilities?
Seeing Lu Jian seeking volunteers for battle, Zhou Zhi hurriedly rode over to remind the temporary General to be cautious of potential schemes from the Qin Army. The absence of their Charioteer Camp warranted heightened vigilance against ambushes.
In general circumstances, defensive formations prioritize frontal defense, leaving flanks and rear areas relatively weak. Zhou Zhi suggested that since they had so many troops, it would be wise to split them into several teams to bolster defenses on three sides and establish a buffer zone.
If not for fearing ridicule, Lu Jian would have preferred to charge headlong into the fray and assist the Qin Army in their apparent suicidal endeavor. The enemy numbered only a few thousand; why worry about them launching attacks on their flanks? The Qin Army consisted mainly of infantry; even if they ran until dark, they might not find Zhao's flanks!
Lu Jian disdainfully glanced at this Zhao Army disgrace who was trying to elevate himself and sneered, "I say, General Zhou! Since our Commander hasn't appointed you as an acting leader, do you feel a bit underappreciated? If everything is left to you to decide, then what do we need this General for?"
Zhou Zhi was not someone who lacked awareness of the situation, especially at such a critical moment against an opposing force where internal discord could not be afforded. Seeing the temporary General's nonchalance made him sigh inwardly. He quietly apologized to Lu Jian and explained, "General Lu may have misunderstood my intentions; I would never dare harbor such thoughts. The Qin people are cunning; we must remain cautious."
Lu Jian turned back to see a Qin General stepping forward from their phalanx, instantly feeling his momentum diminish significantly. He decided not to linger on the matter any longer and irritably suggested, "How about this! If you think there's a gap on our side, why don't you take your troops over there to fill it? How does that sound?"
Upon hearing the temporary General's order for unwelcome individuals to leave, Zhou Zhi had no choice but to ride away from the Zhao Army formation and lead his troops toward the rear camp. He now believed that the camp was the most dangerous place since all their supplies were stored there.
"Attention Zhao Army! I am Fang Tianhua, General of Qin State! Whoever is foolish enough to step forward shall meet their end; I am growing impatient!"
Hearing the taunts from the advancing Qin General again stirred up the already restless Zhao Generals, who eagerly volunteered to take positions at the forefront. With approval from their General, Fang Hammer shouted at Guan Fangzheng and charged out of the Zhao Army ranks with his hammer raised high.
Qin General Fang Tianhua For some reason, he saw the opposing side signaling to wait a moment. He turned his horse back to his unit and ordered his Soldiers to bring over his Long Spear for a replacement. He then returned to engage Zhao General in battle, with both horses clashing together for over twenty rounds without a clear winner.
“Sound the drums!”
The two armies' Generals noticed that the fighting was becoming too chaotic and almost simultaneously issued commands.
Encouraged by the drums, the two generals clashed again, hoping that in the next encounter they could defeat their opponent. In a duel between skilled fighters, impatience is the worst enemy. Zhao General Guan Fangzheng noticed that Fang Tianhua seemed unable to gather his strength and recognized an opportunity. As their horses crossed paths again, he feigned an attack and transformed his strike into a sweeping motion.
Anyone bold enough to wield a hammer on the battlefield typically possessed extraordinary strength. The massive hammer hanging from the swift wind carried at least several hundred pounds of force. If struck directly, it would surely incapacitate anyone.
As Fang Tianhua raised his Long Spear to block Fang Hammer, he realized that his opponent had changed tactics. Realizing the danger, he quickly grabbed the saddle and flipped himself to hide beneath the side of his horse. The suddenly misdirected hammer lost its target, prompting Guan Fangzheng to retract and adjust his attack. Seeing the best opportunity slip away, he could only charge forward in frustration.
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