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Once, there were battles and banners spread across the mountains and rivers. Having witnessed the splendor of the world, my soul is entwined with dreams. With swords raised high, we sang of triumphant returns, composing a blood-stained scroll. Alas, years pass like a dream, leaving only a sigh.
Due to a landslide blocking the return path, Luzi had to lead the remaining dozen riders up the mountain again. Behind them, over two hundred Zhao Army Cavalry were shooting crossbow bolts, shouting and reminding each other of the target's direction.
As they approached the mountaintop, Luzi finally realized they had entered a dead end. Turning back to see the Qin Army Cavalry slowly closing in, guilt filled his heart. He had promised to bring everyone home. Unexpectedly, fate had other plans, and in the end...
"Who still has arrows!?"
With that question, those lost in thought were suddenly awakened.
After a fierce chase, only sixteen of the thirty-seven cavalry who set out remained. Seeing the Zhao Army gradually surrounding them from the hillside, Luzi knew their final moment had come!
"Brothers! This mission has failed! In this life, I Lu Ziquan can never repay you! In the next life when we meet again, I will repay you with my life!"
According to military regulations, any crossbows in hand must not fall into enemy hands. When the sixteen reached the mountaintop with their general, they found no path left to escape. Hearing Luzi's words filled with regret made them realize this was their last chance to see the sun.
"It’s worth it to follow our general in this life! Besides, we fight for our Infantry Brothers to survive; even if we die, there will be no regrets!"
After the last crossbow bolt hit its target, dozens of crossbows shattered against the rocks. Having completed what needed to be done, all that was left was to charge!
Due to the urgency of their retreat, Luzi didn’t even have time to ask for everyone’s names. Did names really matter? All he sought was for their spirits to remain between heaven and earth! With that thought, Luzi squinted at the encroaching Zhao Army. Then he suddenly drew his sword and shouted, "Charioteer Camp! Form up! Raise!"
As the command spread downwards, the Qin Cavalry on the mountaintop simultaneously raised their short spears. The mountain wind rustled through the Great Banner of the Qin Army, and sharp weapons glimmered with cold light under the sun.
Seeing only a handful of Qin Army riders pretending to be formidable, Zhao Kuo couldn’t help but sneer. What’s so impressive about this!? Is this some kind of performance? Just one glance and they act like this; it’s truly embarrassing for Charioteer Camp!
At this moment, seeing that more than a dozen members of the Qin Army no longer held Crossbows, Zhao Kuo rode forward to the front lines. He glanced down the cliff and could only see the mist-covered mountains, unable to gauge the depth of the valley below. The exact height no longer mattered; falling would mean certain death.
“Meng Tian!? How dare you come to a dead end relying on your finely crafted maps? What a disgrace!”
Hearing the Commander of the Zhao Army renaming the general opposite him, the dozen Cavalrymen exchanged puzzled glances. It wasn't just them; even Luzi had forgotten that this name was something he had casually made up when he unexpectedly encountered Zhao Kuo on the battlefield. Later, when they met a descendant of the Meng Family in Taoyuan, and with Sister-in-law's consent, he had used this name for Meng Wu's eldest son.
Confused, Luzi turned to look at the flag behind him and realized that it was no longer the Main General Flag. It was a military flag of the Qin Army Charioteer Camp, indicating his affiliation with that troop's sequence.
Zhao Kuo's mind seemed to be in disarray; although he wasn't old, he still couldn't quite grasp the situation. He clearly remembered that during the encirclement at Tiger Back Ridge, the flag of the Qin Army Commander bore the character "Lu," and how he had chased after Meng Tian for so long!
“Hey! Are you surnamed Lu or Meng!? The Qin State is indeed a barbaric little country! Even their Main General Flag is a mess!”
Hearing Zhao Kuo's question, Luzi finally recalled what was happening. With his right hand holding his sword and his left hand lifting his scabbard high for everyone to see, he declared, “Zhao Kuo! Are you out of your mind!? This sword is proof; I am indeed the Qin Army Commander you have been searching for!”
In ancient warfare, the Main General Flag was a symbolic banner for the entire army and represented morale. Both friendly and enemy forces could identify who was commanding from this flag.
It was precisely for this reason that Zhao Kuo had never figured out who the Qin Army Commander was. Even when facing Luzi, he still mistook this true Qin Army Commander for Meng Tian.
It was all too chaotic!
Zhao Kuo suddenly realized that he seemed to have fallen into a strange loop, and the more he thought about it, the more confused he became. As a gust of mountain wind swept by, he suddenly understood something: Who cares who it is!? Just take their head first! If this person is Meng Tian, then it proves that that General surnamed Lu from the Qin Army is still at Tiger Back Ridge...
At this moment, with Zhao's forces being numerous, shooting a volley of arrows would only invite ridicule. Seeing that the Qin Army troops were holding their Short Spears at the ready, Zhao Kuo raised his hand to command all Zhao Soldiers to lower their Crossbows.
"Meng Tian! Today, I will show you what I can do! I will take you on one-on-one!" Zhao Kuo said, turning to look at his own Cavalry. "Listen carefully! If I lose to them, you all must step aside and not make things difficult for them!"
The Soldiers were all skilled in mounted combat, especially the Charioteer Camp left behind by Bai Qi at the Dan Shui River Defense Line, which he had intentionally kept as a trump card of elite Cavalry. Regardless of whether they knew how good Luzi was on horseback, it was still unacceptable for the general to go first in a duel.
Hearing the Commander of the Zhao Army speak so arrogantly ignited their blood. They all clamored to fight, hoping for the general's approval.
Luzi had faced off against Zhao Kuo before; if he went up for a duel, none of them would stand a chance against him. Just as they hesitated, they heard the opposing side say that having everyone come up would be too troublesome.
Zhao Kuo had important matters to attend to. He initially thought that the Qin Army Commander was hiding among this group of Qin Army Cavalry, which was why he had tirelessly pursued them. Now that he realized these people were merely bait, he had no intention of wasting any more time here.
"Alright! You might as well all come at me together!"
The soldiers were all fired up, especially those who prided themselves on being among the elite. Seeing how dismissive the opponent was made their anger boil over. Moreover, whether they fought or not, they could not break out of the encirclement of the Zhao Army. If they could win even a small victory here, it might give their brothers a chance to survive.
As the first warhorse charged out, the Sergeant beside Luzi quickly stopped him from following.
"General! Let the brothers complete this final mission! As I said before, this is what all your brothers want to tell you. If there is a next life, we would still be willing to follow you into battle. General! Take care!" After saying this, he gave Luzi a standard military salute and then spurred his horse forward with his Short Spear.
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