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The State of Zhao officially issued a nationwide mobilization order, calling on all citizens to actively enlist in the army to defend their homeland. Regardless of region or age, everyone has the responsibility to protect their territory.
Upon receiving this news while training the new army in Hanoi County, King Zhao of Qin realized that the final battle was upon them! He immediately ordered the New Army Tenth Legion, totaling one hundred thousand troops, to head to the front lines. As for the commander of the new army corps, that would be him!
Hearing that their king would personally lead the charge, all soldiers of the Qin Army at the front felt a surge of excitement. They vowed to demonstrate their determination to win in front of King Qin and rushed to the Qin Army Camp to seek permission from Wuan Jun Bai Qi to fight. It had been several months since they had besieged the Zhao Army. If they did not break through soon, even the rats within the encirclement might starve!
That said, the losses on both sides were severe. Since the main force of the Zhao Army had been trapped near Daliang Mountain, they had only enjoyed relative stability for a few days. As Zhao Kuo's Army repeatedly attempted to break out, fierce battles resulted in a significant increase in casualties.
The testimonies from captured Zhao soldiers indicated that signs of desperation were beginning to emerge among the besieged Zhao Army. Reports of soldiers stealing and killing warhorses had started circulating within various camps, and even commanders found it difficult to restrain such behavior. This suggested that this unit was preparing for a final desperate struggle.
Dying in battle at least offered a sense of relief compared to starving to death!
In response to the Qin Army soldiers seeking to fight, Bai Qi merely advised them to return to camp and wait for further orders. As for when they would attack the weary Zhao Army within the encirclement, everyone just needed to wait patiently.
The Grand Commander's orders were absolute, regardless of who understood them or not. If anyone felt capable, they could go request a command from their king. Although those generals seeking battle did not fully grasp the situation, they had no choice but to comply. Fortunately, Bai Qi's reputation as a war god kept morale high; otherwise, chaos would have ensued under different leadership.
Bai Qi informed his staff that there was no need to overly worry about Zhao's mobilization order. They might not realize that their king was not at home but rather training new troops in Hanoi, with numbers exceeding two hundred thousand. They should focus on their own preparations; their king was already ready for Zhao's actions.
The opening of the Shangdang Main Battlefield involved not only Zhao deploying its elite forces but also Qin State doing the same. To this end, they reactivated their war god Bai Qi from domestic seclusion, underscoring how crucial this battle was for Qin State.
At this moment, most of Qin's elite forces were engaged in combat at Shangdang. The entire staff accompanying Wuan Jun was somewhat aware of this situation. They had received early reports about Zhao's mobilization order and thus found themselves questioning Bai Qi's remarks.
Whether it was new troops or those exceeding two hundred thousand in number, ultimately these were all inexperienced recruits! Faced with an all-out effort from Zhao’s reserve team, could these twenty thousand greenhorns withstand the fierce assault from the Zhao Army?
There is another crucial issue within the key matter, which is that the commander leading this group of reckless youths is still King Zhao of Qin! In the chaos of battle, an accident could easily occur. If that happens, it would be a significant problem!
However, this thought could only remain unspoken, as the Grand Commander at this moment is none other than Bai Qi, the undefeated general of the Qin State. With this preconceived notion, it is understandable that the advisors soon dismissed their doubts.
Setting aside Bai Qi, who is currently reassuring the morale, Luzi soon received news that King Zhao of Qin would personally lead the charge. This news did not come from military channels but was delivered by someone sent by Ji Xi, who was responsible for secretly protecting King Zhao.
Considering certain taboos, Luzi dared not place spies within the Qin Army. Even if he suggested this to the king, it would likely result in a reprimand. The intelligence agencies across the realm are already under your control; what more do you want? Are you dissatisfied with the power given to you? Do you wish to infiltrate the army as well?
Luzi's reaction upon receiving the news was completely opposite to Bai Qi's; he stomped his feet and pounded his chest while secretly blaming himself. At that moment, he could hardly believe that the king, who had always refused to grow old, would personally participate in commanding the counter-offensive. In his view, King Zhao should be waiting for news from Hanoi instead.
There was no point in dwelling on this now; timely remediation was what mattered!
Luzi immediately called Meng Ao and several Old Generals along with Wang Jian to convey the news he had just received to the Generals before expressing any opinions. Once he confirmed that everyone understood what was happening, he said:
"Our current defensive position is set up specifically for any potential breakout by the Zhao Army. It can even be said that we might not engage in battle until the Shangdang Campaign concludes. However, things are different on the king's side! King Zhao has already issued a national mobilization order; our king will directly face the main force of the Zhao Army that will soon arrive!"
Meng Ao had followed King Zhao of Qin and Ying Ji into battle countless times without ever suffering defeat. Hearing Luzi's concerns now made him feel as though someone was underestimating him and his old comrades. Regardless of whether they were facing a makeshift army from Zhao or its main force, these men wouldn't even furrow their brows!
"General! I don't like what you're saying! So what if we are at the forefront? Since I have followed our king into battle until now, when have we not been at the forefront? What if we face Zhao's Elite Cavalry? It's just a matter of our king waving his hand!"
Listening to what was clearly brainwashed rhetoric, Luzi found it hard to get angry at the old man. He quickly clarified, "No! The Old General may have misunderstood my intention; I am concerned for our king's safety. I'm speaking strictly about this matter and nothing else."
If it weren't for the ongoing battle and Luzi being in command this time, Meng Ao would surely have said something harsh since Luzi was still considered a junior in his eyes. Thus, he snorted and fell silent thereafter.
Wang Jian's intentions were actually in line with Luzi's plans, but seeing the indignant Old General made him swallow back the words he almost spoke. He stood there hesitating for a long time without saying anything.
Misunderstandings always require explanations to be resolved, but Luzi did not do this at the moment. Once he had made a decision, nothing could change his mind. Seeing that several generals were silent and looking down, he simply stated his plan.
With Old General Meng Ao temporarily taking over as the overall commander of the defense line, he needed to rush to meet King Zhao of Qin immediately. If possible, he would leave Wang Jian in command of the Qin Army Tenth Legion. If there were no objections from the other generals, this matter would be settled!
Meng Ao was not interested in being the overall commander of the defense line; in his view, this young general was a typical example of someone who was not focused on his duties. When Luzi finished speaking and was about to leave, he immediately stepped forward and said, "Wait! I have something to say!"
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