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Hearing the question from the Commander, the generals of the Zhao Army exchanged glances. At the beginning of this battle, it seemed that the position of General should belong to Qin General Wang Jian. Later, they heard General Zhou say that the Qin Army's General was definitely not Wang Jian, but a general with the surname Lü. However, at this moment, the only one who knew who the Qin Army Commander was, Zhou Zhi, was injured and had likely been sent away from the front lines to the rear of the Zhao Army.
Seeing that the surrounded Qin Army was contracting its defenses, an elated Zhao Kuo did not mind that no one spoke. His earlier question had merely been a casual remark since the Main General Flag of the Qin Army stood prominently in the center of their formation. He asked the generals mainly because a large character "Lü" was clearly embroidered on the flag opposite them.
With Zhao Kuo's understanding of the Qin Army's commanders, he could recite their names by heart. In his impression, there was no general among the Qin Army capable of fighting with the surname Lü. At this moment, it was clear that whoever led a hundred thousand Qin soldiers was certainly not an unknown figure.
When Zhao Kuo did not continue his questioning, the generals secretly rejoiced that it was merely a casual inquiry from Zhao the Great General. Just as they began to relax, they heard Zhao Kuo ask again.
Having fought against the Qin Army for several days, they did not even know who their General was. Such a situation was extremely rare in both this battle and throughout thousands of years of warfare in Huaxia, as any two armies arrayed for battle would raise their Main General Flag. This was not only to let opponents know who they were but also to inform their own troops of where their General was located.
Luzi originally intended to prominently introduce General Wang Jian through this battle but did not expect it would cause so much trouble for the Zhao Army. Considering this was his first time participating in such a large-scale engagement, he hoped all generals would be understanding of occasional mistakes.
The Commander's question could not go unanswered, even if it meant facing potentially more serious inquiries afterward. Someone had to brace themselves and step forward to state that at this moment, the Qin Army Commander was indeed Wang Jian, a rising star of the Qin State!
Zhao Kuo heavily grunted in acknowledgment and then pointed towards the Qin Army formation saying, "Wang Jian! Then why is their Main General Flag not marked with a 'Wang' character?!"
Rather than answering out of reluctance, it seemed that this general had been pushed forward by his peers' gazes and wiped sweat from his forehead. He explained with disbelief: "Grand Commander! From my observations, there are actually two Generals in the Qin Army! If I am correct, it may be due to two independent Qin units coming together."
Uncertain what Zhao Kuo was thinking, he surprisingly nodded in acceptance of this implausible explanation. He recognized Wang Jian; after all, they had just met once before. Through this answer, it could be inferred that within the current Qin Army were two main forces, one led by a general with the surname Lü.
How could another figure like this emerge from the Qin State!?
To command troops in a smaller force to defeat a larger one and also injure Zhou Zhi after slaying Lu Jian on horseback indicated that this Qin General was certainly no ordinary person. Given this situation, regardless of the outcome, he needed to leave an impression. If there were an opportunity, he would ensure that he avenged these two generals!
Zhao Kuo gazed at the Main General Flag within the Qin Army Camp, secretly resolving to confront the general surnamed Lu. He immediately ordered the encircling Zhao Army to cease their attack, declaring that he wanted to speak with their General.
In the Qin Army camp, the Qin Army was thoroughly experiencing what it meant to be trapped in a mobile warfare scenario. The cavalry of Zhao, personally led by Zhao Kuo, had successfully blocked the retreat of the Qin Army with extraordinary mobility.
What Luzi did not know was that if he had not created two sides of the Qin Army Commander flag, the Zhao Army would have already charged up the hillside. In a flurry of activity, they were reallocating a large number of troops from the Qin Army's Arrow Formation to cover their front lines, only to suddenly realize that what could have been a decisive charge against the Zhao Army had come to a standstill. Seizing this fortuitous opportunity, they positioned a large number of Crossbowmen.
Facing the long-range sniping capabilities of the Qin Army's Arrow Formation, Zhao Kuo boldly rode out onto the battlefield. To him, those across from him were nothing but a group of dead men. His steed seemed to share its master's confidence, moving lightly and even prancing about.
This was not a battle; it was clearly Zhao Kuo inspecting the Qin Army!
Seeing Zhao Kuo act so recklessly, the generals of the Qin Army felt humiliated. Even if they were to die in battle, it would be better than enduring this disgraceful sight! Thus, they all sought permission from their general to engage in battle, vowing to slay this arrogant Zhao general.
Since ancient times, there has been a saying about fighting for one's pride and dignity, especially among military generals who hold this belief as their guiding principle. It is better to die fighting than to be frightened into submission; this is the ultimate manifestation of courage.
However, Luzi clearly thought otherwise. He told the generals that their existence was solely for victory and not for anyone's pride. If they could completely let go of their own egos, even if they faced a Million Zhao Army, victory would still belong to the Qin Army!
Such rhetoric seemed too avant-garde at that time; upon hearing it, the generals could only feel anger without being able to voice it. They had no choice but to accept Zhao Kuo's inspection with gritted teeth.
Wang Jian, after all, came from a Retainer background and understood that what Lu Zigang said was indeed the Retainer creed. As long as they could accomplish the tasks assigned by their state, enduring great humiliation was not an issue. However, using such reasoning in military matters at this time seemed somewhat forced because there was a distinction between them.
Seeing Zhao Kuo charge into range of the Qin Army's firepower, Wang Jian realized this was an excellent opportunity to snipe at the Zhao Army General. With just one command for a rapid volley from the Crossbowmen, even if there were a hundred Zhao Kuos on the other side, they could all be taken down! With that thought in mind, he clenched his fists tightly.
"General! Command Arrow Formation..."
Luzi raised his hand to stop Wang Jian from continuing, turning to look at this unkind individual. "Our army is the regular force of the Qin State, which never speaks of defeat. Even if we miss this assassination opportunity and face total annihilation, we will not blame heaven or man!"
Fang Tianhua, who had remained silent, seriously expressed support for the general's statement. As soldiers, they should adhere to the principle that whether a horse or a donkey, it must be brought out for a walk. If they were to win through such despicable means, it would only lead to disdain from soldiers of various Feudal States. Moreover, with the Zhao Army's Commander being shot dead for no reason, it would inevitably unite the Zhao Army in seeking revenge for their Commander.
This matter requires careful consideration; one must remain vigilant!
Zhao Kuo was waiting for someone; even a fool could see that. Naturally, the sharpest mind in the Qin State, Luzi, was well aware of this. Ignoring the objections of the Generals, he rode out alone to meet with the Zhao Army's Commander.
According to normal etiquette, when a General from the Zhao Army rides out alone, a General from the Qin Army should also ride out. After wandering for a while without seeing anyone emerge, Zhao Kuo couldn't help but grunt in frustration. Just as he was about to turn his horse back to his unit, he saw the tightly arranged formation of the Qin Army parting to create a wide path.
As the exposed figure of the Qin Army Commander came into view without any protective cover, Zhao Kuo, who had stopped all movements, turned his head to watch the scholarly-looking Qin General walking forward while waving to salute the troops.
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