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As the defensive line along the Dan River, General Lian had already sent people to build permanent fortifications. However, since there had been no incidents during the months of confrontation with the Qin Army, he did not urge them to work overtime to complete the construction. Zhao Yan's words were not without reason, but at this moment, there were still hundreds of thousands of Zhao Army troops available. How could they listen to one person’s chaotic remarks and use that as a basis to retreat to the East Bank of the Dan River?
While Lian Po was hesitating and had not yet made a decision, he suddenly heard a gasp from those around him. When he looked up again, he found that Zhao Yan had already taken his own life. Was this what it meant to die in admonition? He quickly ordered someone to notify the Surgeon to come for rescue, but it was too late, causing the Old General to stomp his feet in frustration.
After the body was carried away and the bloodstains covered with dirt, Lian Po looked at the dozen or so generals in the command tent. "You all heard what General Zhao just said clearly!?" Seeing them nodding in agreement, he continued, "The Qin Army Offensive is fierce right now; if we retreat at this moment, it would appear too weak! When two armies meet on a narrow path, it's all about momentum! It's all about courage! What is there to fear about Martial Valor in Death!?"
Seeing that the Commander had made up his mind for battle, the Generals all bowed and said, "We will follow Old General's lead! I will be the first to charge into battle and dare to fight the enemy to the death!"
With hundreds of thousands of Zhao Army troops still supporting him, Lian Po spoke with confidence. He nodded in approval and rose from his seat to walk over to the Military Map. Since many parts of the original defensive line still remained intact, they had inadvertently divided the Qin Army's attacking forces into several groups. This meant that their current offensive was advancing without most of their main forces following closely behind; the Qin Army's Cavalry Unit was already making reckless advances! In that case, they would encircle and divide them!
As soon as the combat orders were issued, Pocket Tactics took shape. The various combat units under command began setting up positions and laying ambushes along the Qin Army's attack routes under their generals' leadership. After all, as long as there were methods to counter the enemy, it would be easier to discuss strategies. If they rushed in blindly without preparation, there would be no way to fight later!
The so-called pocket refers to a layout surrounded on three sides. They would leave an opening for the enemy to enter and then tighten the pocket to capture them all. If they could not withstand this, it would not be too late to retreat to the East Bank of the Dan River!
Generals who had fought for years knew that they could never let the enemy lead them by the nose. Since the Qin Army's slogan was to cross over the Dan River, then they would settle matters right there on the Dan River! With Lian Po and other commanding generals setting off, he sent a Messenger to rush to the Danhe Defense Line. He notified their Engineering Corps to work overtime in hopes of completing the defensive arrangements in the shortest time possible.
In any undertaking, having a responsible person is crucial. Due to the overwhelming offensive from Qin State, nearly all capable generals had been dispatched, leaving Lian Po feeling that talent around him was scarce. The current Danhe Defense Line had become paramount; it could be considered as the only defense capable of withstanding the Qin Army Offensive. Therefore, it was essential to assign someone competent for reassurance—who else was available at home without combat duties?
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Upon receiving news of a full-scale attack from the Qin Army, Wang Jian did not rush to find Luzi because their agreement was for two nights later. After waiting eagerly for what felt like ages, he finally arrived at their meeting time. Confirming along the way that no unrelated personnel were following him, he lightly stepped into the courtyard. According to Luzi's initial plan, fortunately, nothing unusual had occurred in these two days. If everything was arranged properly, tomorrow would be crucial.
In the courtyard, Wang Jian saw that the hall was brightly lit and Lu Zizheng was sitting at a table reading a book. Without thinking much about it, he stepped inside but before he could speak, Chang Yu had already drawn his sword.
Luzi raised a hand to stop Chang Yu and reminded him, "It's one of our own!"
"Ah!?" Chang Yu looked at the late-night visitor, Huayang Jun, and was momentarily confused. If he had known that Feng Ting was one of their own, he could have just asked where his brother was instead of going through all this trouble!
Luzi pointed to the door on the side of the hall for Wang Jian to go in and remove his makeup, then explained to Chang Yu that it wasn't Huayang Jun who had come in, but General Wang Jian.
Hearing this, Chang Yu suddenly recalled the rumors about the Disguise Technique. He had thought that this skill wasn't as miraculous as it was said to be; it was just that if you weren't paying attention, you wouldn't notice. But seeing it today made him realize it truly was a remarkable skill! However, he had heard that these techniques were family secrets not meant to be shared. How did Wang Jian learn it?
Naturally, what needed to be said had to be said to avoid misunderstandings. As for questions regarding the Disguise Technique, Luzi certainly wouldn't explain them to anyone. After signaling for Chang Yu to remain calm, he sat down under the lamp and continued reading.
After a moment, Wang Jian walked out of the room and nodded at Chang Yu. He appeared very excited as he sat down and said, "General! This is truly a cause for celebration! Our army is singing victory songs all the way and is unstoppable. If all goes well, we should be able to pacify this area within a few days."
Once war breaks out, how could it possibly be that simple!?
Luzi didn't intend to dampen the mood and smiled while nodding. Once Chang Yu stepped outside, he said, "We should thank you, General Meng. The full army's deployment of the Crossbow is truly impressive!"
In this regard, Wang Jian was quite clear. If they were talking about the deployment of the Crossbow, he could take credit without hesitation. However, what was truly powerful now wasn't the old crossbows but rather the New-Style Crossbow personally overseen by Chuchu! As the main forces began gradually switching over, the 200-meter range became negligible! Especially with the wooden scale attached to the old-style Sight Block, which greatly enhanced both the power and accuracy of the old-style Crossbow that hadn't yet completed its upgrade.
"I'm just at an initial stage; I can't take too much credit. The real credit goes to Master Lu Chu, who has been leading our new weapon deployment."
Luzi smiled slightly. "She is merely your successor; you can't say that! Without a good beginning, there can naturally be no follow-up."
If Lu Chu were one of their brothers, Luzi wouldn't have said this. Humility should come from others; what kind of humility is it when you speak on behalf of your brother!? It was precisely because Lu Chu was actually Chuchu, also known as Gongshu Yan, that led Luzi to speak humbly in a familiar tone.
Wang Jian naturally knew about this and coughed twice after hearing Luzi finish speaking. It was nothing for the elder brother to be polite to Sister-in-law in front of his own brothers. However, if those words were said in front of King Qin, it would be a big problem! At the moment, perhaps no one paid attention to the tone and wording of the statement. But once people ponder over it later, it would inevitably reveal some flaws. Trying to make amends afterward would likely be a cumbersome task!
Clearly unaware of the issue, the self-satisfied Luzi thought Wang Jian was just suffering from a cold when he heard him cough. "Brothers have been busy these days and are getting stressed; you need to take care of your health too. Make sure to drink more water!"
This was not just about catching a cold!
Wang Jian took a sip of tea, treating it as a way to soothe his cough. "What the general just said is best kept among our own brothers!"
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