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Lu Zigang, having understood the situation, wanted to express his deductions when he noticed dust rising from the eastern hillside. Realizing who was approaching, he quickly ordered the Arrow Formation to be assembled.
Just as Lu Zigang had anticipated, Zhao Kuo had no intention of allowing anyone to discover his battle intentions in advance. The troops appearing on the hillside were the Zhao Army, led by Commander Zhao Kuo himself.
At a critical moment when the Zhao Army was about to face a disastrous defeat, Zhao Kuo returned just in time after completing his reconnaissance mission. Noticing that the situation was dire, he commanded someone to raise the Standard Bearer to rally the retreating troops.
Upon learning that their Commander had appeared, the previously disorganized Zhao Army quickly stabilized. Once they confirmed the Commander's location, various units began to converge towards the hill where the Standard Bearer was raised.
Standing at the top of the hill, Zhao Kuo saw that the Qin Army was engaged in fierce combat below and immediately ordered the General's Guard to charge with him. The Flag Soldiers, who held the Great Banner of Commander Zhao Kuo, followed closely behind him along with several dozen Cavalry as they charged down the slope.
Zhao Kuo first encountered Qin General Fang Tianhua, who was feeling triumphant. Without exchanging words, he thrust his spear forward in an attempt to kill. Caught off guard, Fang Tianhua frantically swung his Horizontal Blade Halberd to block and nearly found himself unseated by Zhao Kuo's thrust.
Realizing he could not match Zhao Kuo's strength, Fang Tianhua noticed the newly raised Commander flag of the Zhao Army and did not dare linger; he quickly retreated with his Horizontal Blade Halberd.
Seeing a turning point, the Zhao Soldiers no longer moved towards the hill but instead turned around to join the fresh troops in pursuing the Qin Army. As more and more troops joined in, their counterattack against the Qin Army transformed into a full-scale offensive.
As Fang Tianhua retreated, he raised a hand to check his head and realized that his hairpin had long since disappeared. He recalled what had happened when he dodged that initial attack; if he had been even slightly slower, he would have been severely injured! With lingering fear, he glanced back at the now organized flags of the Zhao Army and urged his horse to flee faster.
Wang Jian, who was searching for Fang Tianhua, had just arrived at the front lines when he encountered what had been a pursuing Qin Army now fleeing in panic. Puzzled by what could have caused such a rout, he saw Fang Tianhua running back in a fluster.
Wang Jian reached out and grabbed Fang Tianhua's horse reins, loudly asking what had happened ahead.
Fang Tianhua looked up and saw it was Wang Jian; he felt slightly more at ease. He pointed back at the Zhao Army that was closing in from behind and urgently reported that Commander Zhao Kuo had arrived!
If they continued to flee in such disarray, casualties among the Qin Army would multiply. The outcome of this situation would likely not be simple. The panicking retreating troops were fleeing blindly and could even collapse the Qin Army Camp positioned behind them. Understanding these stakes clearly, Wang Jian immediately ordered all troops to turn around and form ranks to engage in a decisive battle with the Zhao Army!
At this moment, the main force of the Qin Army consisted mostly of Elite Forces who had been on campaign for years, executing orders without any issues. As the retreating Army gradually stabilized their formation, the fighting between both sides resumed.
Having successfully turned the tide, Zhao Kuo was still in the Military. Seeing the fleeing Qin Army turning back to fight to the death indicated that a significant figure had appeared on the opposite side. Upon closer inspection, he discovered that Wang Jian was commanding the Qin Army's defensive position.
In these times, one does not fear battle; rather, one fears not finding an opponent, General!
Originally leading his troops into battle, Zhao Kuo suddenly raised his spear and pointed forward. "Attack!"
The Qin and Zhao armies, which had just been separated by the Qin State's Arrow Formation, clashed once more. Zhao Kuo, leading from the front, charged straight at the Main General Flag of the Qin Army.
Wang Jian was not like General Lu Jian, who had been struck down by a single blow; he was commanding his Army when he suddenly noticed the Zhao Army's Pike Formation charging toward him. He saw clearly that the massive and sharp arrowhead belonged to Zhao's Xiao Kuo!
To break through the Pike Formation and split the Qin Army's phalanx, the only way was to withstand that incredibly sharp arrowhead. Faced with the oncoming Pike Formation and seeing the Commander flag of the Zhao Army, Wang Jian naturally did not dare to be careless. He ordered Fang Tianhua to return to camp and inform Luzi to prepare for a retreat.
As long as their command structure remained intact, there was still a chance to regroup and turn defeat into victory! Wang Jian conveyed this to Fang Tianhua, who was reluctant to follow orders. He then brandished his Long Spear and led his troops to engage in battle with Zhao Kuo.
Over the years, there were not many generals capable of winning battles for Zhao State, especially those who could achieve victory against the Qin Army. Zhao She was one of those rare figures; the people of Zhao would dream of their army's triumphant return and its former glory.
Being a soldier in battle is not like a military exercise; an army surrounded by 'enemy forces' cannot simply leave the 'battlefield' alive after receiving a retreat order. It is not about losing battles or existing merely as a supporting role for someone else.
In moments where life and death hang in balance, fighting as a soldier is truly about achieving victory. The tales of Zhao She's triumph resonated among the Zhao people, inspiring all members of the Zhao Army to turn their dreams into reality once more.
Victory is Zhao She; Zhao She is victory! Even if they die in battle, as long as they achieve victory, that is enough!
The saying "A hero begets a hero" has its origins; every Zhao Soldier has been subtly influenced by this notion. The affection for their leader naturally transformed into expectations for Zhao Kuo. This led to the young Zhao Kuo gaining such high prestige and ultimately reflected in the unprecedented cohesion of the Zhao Army.
The combat strength of the Zhao Army is no less than that of the Qin Army; what they lack is merely the hope of victory. When the Commander of the Military appeared, Zhao Kuo, who had already transformed into the War God Zhao She, provided this hope to the Zhao Army.
Regaining their fighting spirit, the Zhao Army followed closely behind Zhao Kuo, as if they had returned to the days of the Zhao-Qin conflict. The rapidly gathered battle intent spread like wildfire, completely ignoring the fierce Qin Army's Arrow Formation.
Faced with the suddenly invigorated Zhao Army, Wang Jian immediately felt the awkwardness of having strengths and weaknesses. If it weren't for the need to buy time for the main camp to safely retreat from the battlefield, he would have ordered a withdrawal for the Qin Army long ago. Even so, the struggling Defensive Formation began to show cracks.
According to Wang Jian's recollection afterward, with his skills on horseback, he should have been able to compete with that Zhao general Xiao Kuo. If it weren't for the bravery of the Zhao Army, there might have been a chance at that moment. But he also knew this was just an afterthought, so he only mentioned it to a few familiar people.
History never entertains hypotheticals.
At this moment, Wang Jian certainly could not have imagined that he had only exchanged blows with Zhao general Xiao Kuo for several rounds in this battle. Afterward, he never found an opportunity for a one-on-one duel, which remained a source of regret throughout his life.
When Zhao Kuo completed his maneuver and appeared, he finally understood where this sudden Qin Army at the foot of the hill had come from. If he guessed correctly, this was the main force of the Qin Army left behind at the Dan Shui River Defense Line!
The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware that the oriole is behind!
Seeing the main force of the Qin Army surrounded on the hill, a smile filled Zhao Kuo's face as he turned to ask his generals beside him, "Who is the Commander of the Qin Army opposite us?"
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