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Hearing a burst of laughter from the village, He Zeng coldly snorted and shook his head. It was fine to laugh now, but soon there would be no chance to do so! Clearing his throat, he shouted, "Zhao Army inside! You are surrounded by my troops! Lay down your weapons and surrender, and you will be spared!"
Lu Youdao spat on the ground in anger and replied, "Have you lost your mind!? Surrender!? This general has learned many words, but those two are not among them!"
He Zeng clearly had no intention of waiting for anyone's agreement; there was a reason he said those words. According to the scouts' reports, based on the way the remnants of the Zhao Army were stationed, it seemed there was a high-ranking official from Zhao in this village. This was a big deal! If he could capture this person alive, it would be worth more than killing hundreds!
The Qin Army's advantage at this moment lay in their numbers and superior weapons. Seeing that the other side was not intimidated at all, He Zeng decided to stop wasting words. He raised both hands and spread them apart before waving forward. The soldiers behind him pulled on the reins of their warhorses and leaped into the fields on either side of the road. Due to the terrain, it was impossible for the entire unit to spread out. Once they extended to a certain distance on both sides, sharp triangular arrowheads were already nocked on bowstrings.
The Zhao Army soldiers, having already suffered losses, knew what was coming and hurriedly took cover behind the walls to avoid the rain of arrows. When the first wave of arrow rain whistled through the air, they believed that the cavalry would slowly advance.
Chang Yu picked up several Fleeting Arrows from the courtyard and ran into the house to hand them to Luzi and Wang Jian. The friendly forces outside the village were about three hundred meters away from this courtyard; being able to shoot that distance was nothing short of miraculous. Keeping one in hand and examining it for a while, he couldn't help but sigh, "With such craftsmanship, how could we possibly lose!?"
Luzi looked at Wang Jian and smiled, "With this kind of manufacturing skill, anyone could easily become a great general."
Chang Yu did not know that these arrows were produced under Wang Jian's supervision. While admiring them, he requested to be equipped with them.
Luzi seemed in good spirits; seeing Chang Yu so enamored with the arrows, he asked, "After this is over, do you want to go into the military or continue with your old profession?"
Suddenly hearing a question that could change his fate made this man hesitate for a long time without coming up with an answer. After thinking it over, he ultimately expressed that he would follow his brother's advice—wherever his brother wanted him to go, he would go!
Since Luzi had been ambushed in Chu State, he had been considering his brothers' futures. A good man aims for greatness and seeks fame! If they could leave their names in history during such chaotic times, that would be even better. Working quietly in this environment—even sacrificing themselves—would go unnoticed.
It was precisely because so many young talents were lost during the defensive battle at Thunder Mountain Temple that he began to reconsider this issue. He then resolved to let some of his subordinates choose their own destinies. Seeing that Chang Yu did not grasp this opportunity, he could only remind him: "Today is about your own future; I won't make decisions for you. Follow your heart's calling; General Wang Jian and I will respect your personal choice. You only get one chance! Once we pass this village, there won't be another opportunity!"
Chang Yu stole a glance at Luzi, then looked at the smiling Wang Jian who was nodding. Taking a deep breath to calm his racing heart, he closed his eyes for a moment and then said, "I want to go to the Military!"
Upon hearing this answer, Luzi immediately nodded in agreement. "Good! After this matter is settled, you can serve under Wang Jian! It will be a good opportunity to make a name for yourself and bring honor to your family!"
Since it was Brother who spoke, this decision was set in stone. Chang Yu was so excited that he almost ran out into the courtyard to shout with joy. Even though he tried to hold back his laughter, he couldn't help but chuckle, forgetting to thank his future superior in his excitement. Worried about losing composure in front of his leader, he quickly found an excuse to sneak away and celebrate.
Wang Jian didn't expect anyone to be this thrilled, and he shook his head with a smile as he watched Chang Yu's retreating figure. "Luzi! I never said I wanted to take on a position in the Military; it feels more enjoyable to venture out together with the brothers!"
Hearing this reluctance, Luzi suddenly asked, "Are you saying you are not satisfied with this subordinate?"
Wang Jian had interacted quite a bit with Chang Yu. He was honest and loyal, quick in his work, and had a good head on his shoulders. His only flaw was that he hadn't seen much of the world. However, that couldn't really be considered a flaw; as long as he broadened his horizons, it would be fine. Wang Jian actually liked this young man very much and had wanted him by his side for some time. But since all the brothers were under Luzi's command, it wouldn't be appropriate to pull any one of them away.
"How could I not be satisfied!? It's hard to find someone like him even with a lantern! But..."
"That's enough!" Luzi waved his hand and said, "There are no 'buts'; this matter is settled!"
Hearing Luzi's decision, Wang Jian had no choice but to agree to the personnel change. He knew that Brother was fighting for the brothers' recognition, which warmed his heart. To be able to work alongside such a Brother made life worthwhile! However, he still suggested, "Luzi! After we withdraw from the Shangdang Region, we might have even more work on our hands. At that time, it will be crucial to have people around. If you send us all away, how can we manage without anyone here?"
Luzi seemed unconcerned about this and smiled slightly. "General Wang Jian! I have an anecdote; would you like to hear it?"
What kind of anecdote could it be? It probably wouldn't be anything good! Wang Jian knew Luzi's nature; who knew if this anecdote would be made up? He immediately shook his head and seriously expressed his disinterest in anecdotes!
Luzi nodded but continued speaking: "I tend to think too highly of myself. I always feel that if I'm not around, everything would fall apart with the changing seasons. Later on, when I isolated myself in the deep mountains and forests, I finally realized that when it's time for rain, it rains; when it's time for snow, it snows! There's no denying it!"
Hearing that the protagonist of the story was not himself, Wang Jian immediately became interested. "What Luzi said is absolutely right! People shouldn't take themselves too seriously! They always think that if they leave their position, everything will fall apart. Only when they let go do they realize that the sun rises every day as usual!"
Luzi looked at the Triangular Arrow in his hand and admitted that the person who said that had indeed fallen into the trap of self-importance. He was worried that if he left, there would be no one left to handle things! What kind of reasoning is this? If this person leaves, does it mean there will be no more heroes in the world?
Realizing the clear direction of the criticism, Wang Jian wished he could find a piece of tofu to commit suicide. He had just been thinking about not getting involved, but how did he end up getting dragged into it while talking?
Luzi reached out to catch a Triangular Arrow that shot in from outside the window and looked at it on the table. It seemed that the battle outside was about to end, and they would finally be able to return to the main camp. He hadn't expected things to go so smoothly this time; it was truly unexpected!
"General Wang! Through our journey in the State of Chu, I have finally understood a principle. A person is just a person; they are never a god! Never try to change anyone's fate, as doing so will only drag you down in the end. Just do your best when faced with challenges and seek peace of mind."
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