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Watching helplessly as the land remained out of reach, they found themselves on the turbulent sea. The sandy beach was not far away, and when the first person jumped into the waist-deep water to grab the rope, the men on the boat followed suit, jumping into the water one after another.
Seeing the group struggling to drag the small boat to shore, Luzi shouted for Jiao Niang to stay on the boat and take care of the seasick Li Xin and Xiao Yu'er, then jumped into the water with Sun Thirteen to help grab the rope. The water that seemed to be only waist-deep turned out to have a powerful undertow once they were submerged. It felt as if the waves were trying to pull them into the deep sea, forcing them to fight against it with all their might.
Each time a wave crashed over those dragging the boat, they would disappear momentarily before reappearing. The surging waves obscured the coastline, causing those already exhausted to feel lost. That was their last hope, but it shattered in an instant.
Luzi resurfaced, spitting out seawater and loudly reminding everyone not to lose faith; they just needed to take one more step forward—perhaps just one step—and they would reach land! With his encouraging shouts, everyone tightened their grip on the rope and struggled forward with all their strength.
Step by step, as they persisted, when everyone felt that the pull of the sea was too strong to overcome, a flicker of hope reignited within them. "Go!" someone shouted, and everyone pulled on the rope with all their might towards the shore.
With everyone's combined effort, the rescue boat was dragged onto the beach. No longer needing to worry about the crashing waves, when the first person plopped down on the sand gasping for breath, those still holding onto the rope followed suit and sat down, unwilling to rise again. They even lacked the energy to cheer; their breaths came in deep gulps as if trying to inhale all the air around them.
Catching his breath, Luzi stood up and saw Jiao Niang helping Li Xin with a rope buckle, still unable to believe they had escaped safely. After counting heads again, he finally relaxed. Wiping rainwater from his face, he asked, "Are we safe?"
Someone responded with a confirming "mm-hmm."
Thus, through everyone's efforts while soaked to the skin, they successfully dragged the rescue boat ashore. The place where they had set out was nearly three miles from this beach where they landed, as noted by the brother who had jumped into the sea first.
This experience felt like a test from heaven or perhaps a cruel joke played on them. Just as they successfully dragged the rescue boat onto the beach, the waves that had nearly pulled everyone under suddenly calmed down. The fierce wind turned into a gentle breeze as clouds parted and mist dissipated. Sunshine bathed those lying on the beach in warmth, making them want to close their eyes and drift off into a peaceful sleep.
Meanwhile, those responsible for waiting at the designated spot grew anxious as time passed without any sign of their target. Aware that this storm had been particularly fierce, they quickly dispatched personnel along the coastline to search for Big Shopkeeper's whereabouts.
Hearing loud shouts not far away, Luzi wrung out his wet sleeves and waved at the approaching rescue team. He wanted to reassure all his worried brothers that everyone was here! Safe!
What does "Haste Makes Waste" mean? At this moment, it has finally been validated. Originally planning to disembark and leave immediately, Luzi was unable to do so, allowing the fainted Li Xin to rest for another day. It wasn't until the next day, under the urging of his brothers, that they finally set off.
The experience of encountering danger while crossing the sea did not raise any concerns among them because the return date was fixed. According to Qin Law, delays would lead to accountability. Some might ask why they didn't wait for calmer weather before leaving; couldn't the maritime personnel recruited this time foresee the coming storm?
The answer is certainly affirmative, and some had even made accurate predictions about the storm's arrival. However, there was a problem regarding the return deadline because Qin Law does not include a term for "unjustified delay," but simply uses the word "delay."
Is there no special circumstance? That would be too unreasonable! The answer remains affirmative; this is indeed the case! This regulation applies to everyone, with no allowance for even a slight deviation.
If this were a normal situation, they would have waited at least three days for Li Xin to recover from severe seasickness before departing. Knowing the strict regulations of Qin Law, they proactively suggested leaving immediately.
Delaying important matters would result in accountability for them all! It could lead to being sent to the frontier, or worse, facing execution!
Understanding the severity of Qin Law, Luzi could only agree and hurriedly left the seaside early the next morning for Shangdang. Considering the condition of Captain Li, he arranged for an additional carriage to accompany them.
Luzi traveled with Feng Quji and Sun Thirteen, while the women had a separate carriage. Li Xin was assigned a carriage of his own so he could lie down and rest, with Xiao Yu'er providing extra care along the way.
Feng Quji did not accompany them to the island due to seasickness. However, he waited in the rain onshore for Luzi's return, feeling anxious about Luzi and the others in such weather. Fortunately, heaven always looks after good people, and in the end, this great benefactor returned safely to Qin State.
With a deep understanding of Qin Law, he raised no objections as long as the outcome was favorable. They still had time to reach their destination as long as they didn't encounter any unforeseen events on their journey to Shangdang Border.
Luzi's initial intention was to have Feng Quji stay in Qi State since Huayang Jun was currently in Shangdang. According to intelligence reports, Feng Ting had already left Changzi County City and joined Zhao Kuo's Army. This meant that Feng Ting was among those surrounded by Qin Army.
Until all questions were clarified, Feng Ting's identity remained questionable. Moreover, in chaotic battles where swords have no eyes, accidents are inevitable. If Feng Quji were to follow along, Luzi worried that he might become anxious about his father's safety. This is a natural human reaction and certainly understandable.
Do not be misled by Feng Quji's anger and departure from home due to Feng Ting's betrayal of Korea; the bond between father and son remains unaffected. His insistence on following despite Luzi's objections is driven by his desire to rescue his father amidst the Thousand Troops and Horses. He is willing to sacrifice his own life to achieve this goal. As for the subsequent judgment, it will naturally be weighed by the appropriate laws, which does not conflict with his mission to save a life. This is also something that a son must do.
No sentiment can erase the bond between father and son; without the principles of humanity, how can one stand in this world again?
After repeated insistence from Feng Quji, Luzi ultimately agreed to his request, stating that good people have their own destiny. At that moment, he felt no pressure. By his intuition, King Zhao of Qin and Fan Changxiang must know certain things. Even if they cannot reveal them for now, he believes the answers will eventually emerge after this battle concludes.
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