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When the last ray of light disappeared between the mountains, a crescent moon had already leaped onto the treetops. The cool moonlight cast a bluish-white hue, making the earth seem as if it were covered in snow. The night in the mountains caused the warmth of spring to vanish once again before people's eyes.
The mist that had just clung to the weapons attempted to obscure the sharp cold gleam but instantly turned to frost. Even though he wore thick armor, he felt even more unable to withstand the biting cold wind. It seeped into his sleeves and collar, causing the warriors to shiver involuntarily.
Zhao Kuo leaned against a tree used as a windbreak, chewing on a blade of grass repeatedly. According to his initial plan, he needed to infiltrate the Qin Army's Supply Depot to investigate, as this matter required his personal inspection for him to feel at ease.
During the long wait, he had already made up his mind. If there truly was grain stored in the Grain Storage below, then the main force of the Zhao Army in the Shangdang Region must capture this place before the day after tomorrow and subsequently build fortifications. If the Grain Storage was filled with nothing but sand, then annihilating these Qin Army soldiers who had been cut off from retreat would become inevitable.
Dare to deceive me, Zhao Kuo! There will be no mercy!
Zhao Kuo clenched his teeth secretly and reached for the hilt of his Bronze Sword, which felt several times colder than solid ice. He looked up at the cold moon as it gradually ascended to its zenith, and at that moment, he saw a picture of his mother sending him off to battle reflected in the crescent moon.
Mother Zhao, knowledgeable and sensible, was also a child from a wealthy family; due to customs at that time, she was not given a proper name. After marrying Zhao She, a renowned general of Zhao, it seemed she never enjoyed a day of peace. Every time her husband left home clad in armor, her heart went along with him into battle.
Zhao She was straightforward and disliked corruption, which led to the Zhao family's life not being as affluent as that of other wealthy families. At that time, Zhao was still prosperous, and the king's rewards were considerable. However, Zhao She did not keep a single penny for himself but distributed all rewards among the families of fallen soldiers who had fought alongside him.
Whenever Zhao She returned home empty-handed, he always felt guilty towards his wife. Without a nation, how could there be a home? He felt no remorse in his heart. If it weren't for these fearless soldiers, how could one person protect Zhao's State and Nation? Just thinking about those families who suffered from losing their breadwinners made him realize that everything he did was worthwhile.
Mother Zhao not only did not resent Zhao She's love for his soldiers but would personally go help those impoverished families after her husband went off to war. Helping within her means transformed her once delicate hands into rough and strong ones.
Even so, she continued to toil without complaint. During Zhao She's long absences from home due to war, she personally guided her child in studying hard and hoped her child could protect Wei State like his father. To enable her child to start learning military strategies as early as possible, Mother Zhao began studying Military Strategy herself despite knowing nothing about warfare.
Heaven never disappoints those who are diligent because hard work is rewarded. As Zhao Kuo grew day by day, Mother Zhao's efforts finally paid off, allowing Zhao Kuo to become one of the most outstanding young generals in Zhao State.
Perhaps people will say that the long history of Huaxia was created by men, but that is because those who have quietly contributed are intentionally or unintentionally overshadowed under the dazzling spotlight. The stars in the sky are still there; they are just obscured from view by the intense sunlight.
The inheritance of great civilizations is not solely the achievement of men; it is more about the sacrifices of the women who have supported them and never given up. They are as virtuous and nurturing as the earth, holding up the brilliant sun and the blue sky.
Well-versed in Military Strategy, Mother Zhao possesses a sharper insight than men and is not optimistic about the current conflict in Qin Zhao. She has surrendered her vast fields to the Qin State but has gone to the barren mountains to make territorial demands.
Is this abandoning the essentials for trivialities? Perhaps the deeper meaning is beyond what people can comprehend. This leads Mother Zhao to hope that her son does not go to war, even though she knows that Zhao State has received strong support from the Feudal States.
But since he is a disciple of the Zhao family, how can he hesitate and stand still!? Look at our beautiful rivers and mountains; how can we let Strong Qin divide them piece by piece!
On the night before sending her son off to battle, Mother Zhao checked her child's assignments one last time. She wanted to hear Zhao Kuo recite the military texts without missing a word and repeatedly reminded him of the principles of military strategy. Listening over and over, she carefully examined her son's youthful face in the dim light. Only when dawn broke did she drape the battle robe she had sewn over his shoulders...
"Grand Commander! It's almost time!"
With this reminder, Zhao Kuo, lost in memories, secretly wiped away his tears. As an excellent commander, he knew that facing the powerful Qin Army, Zhao Army still lacked many elements for victory. Winning a battle is not just about having more troops; any slight misstep in conditions could lead to failure. The immediate priority is to quickly find supplies for Zhao Army.
May heaven protect our Zhao State! Let us obtain that last bit of grain supply from Shangdang Region! With this thought, Zhao Kuo took a deep breath. He looked up at the star-filled night sky and then waved his hand vigorously, personally leading a reconnaissance team toward Shanxia.
The previously observed infiltration route showed no issues as a team of shadows successfully entered the heavily guarded Qin Army Grain Storage site, where secret operations began immediately. To ensure everything went smoothly, scattered Scouts used their swords to pierce into the Grain Storage and slowly pulled out arrows to check if they were bringing back rice.
As grains flowed out from several outer Grain Storage facilities, everyone nodded at each other and began to extend inward. Before moving, Zhao Kuo instructed everyone to be thorough in their checks. Considering there were too many Grain Storage facilities, they could only use a selective sampling method.
One of their strategies was to first check the actual reserves in the outer Grain Storage facilities; once confirmed accurate, they would rush toward the center location. They could scout freely along the way; if they found food inside any Grain Storage facility, they would immediately notify everyone to leave. However, if it was all food, then their final checks would focus on those central Grain Storage locations.
The inspection has been completed, and this operation is officially over.
The Action Team skillfully avoided the Qin Army's Patrol Team along the way, occasionally checking the passing Grain Storage without discovering anything unusual. As the final target came into sight, more than a dozen team members began to regroup. In the dim moonlight, they could see each other's satisfied smiles.
Heaven bless our Zhao State! This place is indeed the Qin Army's Supply Depot!
Zhao Kuo, feeling incredibly pleased as the reconnaissance mission was about to conclude, knew that once they successfully secured these supplies, he could notify the troops to officially transition into the decisive battle!
Mother! You can rest assured now! Your child will lead our great Zhao army to triumph, just as Father did before!
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