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Just entering Qi State, Luzi received news from Yan State, which could be considered a series of good events. According to the report, Feng Quji and Chang Yu, who were heading to Yan State, had a very smooth journey. Originally intended as a reconnaissance mission, they successfully prevented the Yan army from joining the Allied Forces. As for how this was accomplished, due to confidentiality issues, it was not mentioned in the letter. The relevant content was also written in a way that only those in the know could understand.
What seemed like ominous clouds hanging overhead was ultimately resolved through everyone's efforts. From then on, the Qin Army was propelled onto the fast track toward decisive victory. War can be so subtle at times, making it all the more thrilling. What appeared to be victories achieved through the blood and courage of soldiers revealed many unseen secrets upon closer inspection.
Subsequently, King Zhao of Qin was overjoyed upon receiving the report, and the message sent back to Luzi included an award decree. As for the rewards for all participants in this operation, they would be discussed and awarded after the conclusion of the Shangdang Campaign.
Luzi publicly announced this good news to his comrades and stated that this achievement belonged to everyone. After speaking, he lowered his head and ignored his brothers' mutual congratulations, choosing instead to take a solitary walk in the garden.
If it weren't for King Qin's award decree, he would have led everyone back to Shangdang to accumulate more progress for his brothers. However! This is war! Has anyone ever heard of a war without casualties!?
Faced with the tumultuous situation in Shangdang Region, it was already destined that only one side could emerge victorious. The side left behind would turn into dust, paying with countless lives to pave the way for the other's victory. Hundreds of thousands, even millions of people would pay a heavy price and never return home!
Sigh!
Luzi looked up at the overcast sky and couldn't help but sigh deeply. He clenched his fists tightly to calm his emotions. At that moment, he did not want to witness further suffering and had no intention of participating in that bloody slaughter in Shangdang.
"That is our comrade brother!"
As the voice came closer, Feng Quji returned from Qi State to meet Luzi. Looking up at the rolling dark clouds above, several beams of light pierced through the clouds and fell down. That direction pointed toward Shangdang, where fierce battles were taking place, weighing heavily on those who saw it.
Feng Quji could genuinely empathize with Luzi's feelings, although he resisted such emotions. "My lord! If we had failed to stop the Allied Forces this time, then it would have been my hundreds of thousands of Qin Army brothers who would perish! This is the cruel reality of war; it will never cease because of someone's sentimentality."
Luzi gazed at the beams of light falling from the western sky and nodded without speaking. He did not wish to tell Feng Quji the truth because some matters were merely his conjectures. As for the actual facts, they were likely beyond anyone's reach to investigate!
The Shangdang Campaign was triggered by Feng Ting, who is the father of Feng Quji. If it weren't for Huayang Jun Feng Ting defying the orders of the Korean Sovereign and betraying the country by offering Shangdang to Zhao, the Qin Army would have smoothly taken over the Shangdang Region. This would have prevented the Qin-Zhao War and the subsequent mutual slaughter of the Million Cavalry.
But is this really the case?
If we view this conflict between Qin and Zhao as a precursor to future struggles for dominance, many previously unclear issues will become apparent. If Zhao were to gain control of Shangdang, then future China would likely fall under Zhao's rule. With the severely weakened Qin State unable to contend for supremacy in the Central Plains, and with strong support from the Allied Forces, it is very possible that under the command of Zhao Kuo, Zhao would cross Tongguan and conquer the Qin Capital Xianyang.
It can now be said that whoever gains control of the Shangdang Region will be the master of the Nine Tripod Cauldrons!
Was this Shangdang Campaign orchestrated by someone intentionally, or was it a matter of fate? It seems more likely that it was human intervention!
If I am correct, then Feng Ting's true identity is certainly not so simple! It was because of this inference that Lu Zizheng formally accepted Feng Quji's allegiance. He was not laying groundwork to ultimately deal with Feng Ting, but rather to ensure that this figure burdened with historical infamy, Huayang Jun, would leave behind an Offspring.
"Thank you for your hard work on this trip to Yan, Brother Feng!"
Feng Quji smiled and shook his head. "My lord! A mere scoundrel like me does not deserve such praise."
Luzi did not want to argue about titles as he had with Wang Jian before, so he nodded noncommittally. He handed over the commendation order from King Qin to Feng Quji, saying, "Brother Feng has accomplished great merit this time; upon returning to the capital, you will be rewarded accordingly. According to our Qin State's system of noble rewards, you will start at the position of Fifth-Rank Doctor. You are a person of great talent, and I hope you will not remain in the military or in the Prosperity Record, but seek a civil position instead!"
Upon hearing this, Feng Quji, who was examining the commendation order, was puzzled. In his view, staying in the Prosperity Record was the best outcome. Moreover, since the end of the Shangdang Campaign merely marked the beginning of unification efforts, there would be more experiences ahead to enrich himself. Thus, he replied, "My lord! This scoundrel does not understand!"
Luzi looked towards the western horizon, where not only lay Shangdang, but also represented the territory of Qin State. Although it seemed that the Shangdang Campaign was nearing its conclusion, the case of the Crown Prince Disappearance had yet to be resolved. To say that there were no signs of the Qin People... hum! I believe that the truth will eventually come to light!
"Brother Feng also knows that the Shangdang Campaign was triggered by the Qin Crown Prince Incident, which has led to this fierce battle between the two armies until now. Alas! How should I put it? Before I met Brother Feng, I had no one useful in that area near Capital Xianyang! With your abilities, applying for a military position would be a certainty, but your strengths do not lie in martial prowess."
Feng Quji traveled to the State of Yan accompanied by Chang Yu. Although it appeared that Chang Yu was the main force, that was not the case. Determined to relieve Luzi's burdens, he quickly assessed the situation upon arriving in the capital of Yan and successfully completed his mission for the country.
Chang Yu, thoroughly impressed by this, accepted Feng Quji as his elder brother, and from then on, the two became close friends. Through Chang Yu, Feng Quji learned about Luzi, realizing that this Big Shopkeeper was always decisive in matters of importance. He respected Luzi for his capabilities and talents.
Feng Quji possessed exceptional military and literary skills; either one would be unattainable for ordinary people. If one had to compare his literary and martial prowess, it was indeed as Lu Zigang said—his strength lay in intelligence.
"The master means to say that Scoundrel should stay in Xianyang for employment in the future?"
Luzi smiled and nodded. "Exactly! My younger brother believes that based on Brother Feng's appearance, he is not suited for a military position; he could potentially become the Chancellor of our Great Qin Kingdom!"
If an ordinary person heard this, they would have been overjoyed, as these words came from Luzi. However, Feng Quji was not an ordinary person; upon hearing this, he sighed. "Master! I know you have always been planning good futures for your brothers but have never considered one for yourself."
Luzi slightly shook his head, recalling the comfortable life once lived at the Stone House on the mountaintop. If only there were no wars! How wonderful it would be!
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