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Wang Jian was about to voice his objections when he suddenly noticed something unusual about Li Xin, who had stood up. Upon closer inspection, he realized that Li Xin was wearing a Zhao Army Soldier's Military Uniform. Before they prepared to cross the Dan River at night, considering safety concerns, everyone had carried a set of Zhao clothing.
Since it was not needed at the moment, everyone still dressed as Qin Soldiers. In fact, even without wearing Qin State's Military Uniform, their true identities could not be concealed; the Qin State Crossbow and Bronze Longsword they carried were enough to confirm the allegiance of this small team.
Due to the ongoing wars, various Feudal States had established an unwritten rule. If there was no mutual understanding and conflict was inevitable, then they would fight openly. The two armies would face off, arranging their troops. It was a test of generals' strategies and soldiers' quality. Anyone caught engaging in underhanded tactics would be dealt with severely.
This meant that if soldiers from participating countries were captured while wearing their own Military Uniforms, they could be considered prisoners of war. However, if they were captured while wearing the enemy's Military Uniforms on the battlefield, they would be treated as spies without question.
The treatment of prisoners of war was generally agreed upon among nations: they would either become slaves on the borders or be sent to repair city walls. There were also opportunities for repatriation through treaties to show goodwill, as there were no eternal enemies between nations. Who knows if one side had just finished fighting while the other side was ready to make peace?
If it weren't for the formidable Qin State rising with ambitions to dominate the world, the numerous Feudal States would still be at odds with each other. Even so, nations would still engage in fierce battles over prosperous lands. Ever since Su Qin successfully implemented Alliance and Diplomacy, the Feudal States had not been as united in facing national crises as before. This led people to collectively blame spies for their troubles.
A lie repeated a hundred times can become truth!
Once this scapegoat was identified by the masses, it provided an outlet for those with nowhere to vent their frustrations. It could also be seen as a way to shirk responsibilities that should have been shouldered because the reality was far more complex. The role of spies merely stirred up trouble without changing the fundamental issues.
Fortunately, most of these infiltrators were outsiders; once captured, they would wish for nothing less than to be torn apart. Therefore, whether to kill or torture them was rarely contested.
As this rule gradually gained acceptance among ruling classes across nations, anyone caught as a so-called traitor would face severe punishment. Similarly, if enemy soldiers were found on the battlefield wearing their own country's Military Uniforms, they could be executed without moral dilemma. The notion that killing prisoners is inauspicious does not contradict moral reasoning.
The Luzi infiltration team had maintained their disguise as Qin Army personnel since crossing cold waters. From their hairstyles to their Military Uniforms and from Crossbows to Bronze Longswords, everything was standard equipment for Qin State officers. If they were captured by Zhao Army forces but admitted to being scouts, there might still be a chance for survival. However, if they were caught wearing Zhao clothing, there would be no hope left.
Li Xin, dressed in Zhao Army's regular uniform, had been seen by Zhao troops before and did not want to implicate anyone else because of this. Considering this aspect, he took the initiative to propose going to the reconnaissance location without intending to invite anyone else along.
Wang Jian turned to look at Luzi, hoping he would step forward and express his stance. A total of fourteen people had crossed the Dan Shui River at night, and their fates were already intertwined. As for the issue of wearing Zhao uniforms, it hardly made a difference!
Luzi glanced at the rice ball in his hand, then looked up and said, "We can't afford to waste any more time! Let's listen to him! If General Li is captured alive, we can change into Zhao Army military uniforms together and fight our way through the encirclement to rescue him!"
Is that for real!?
Generals Wang and Li exchanged glances and nodded in agreement with this decision.
Li Xin clasped his fists in salute and solemnly said, "If I don't return, remember to send a message home to my parents. Tell them their son did not bring shame to the Li Family, nor did I bring shame to the soldiers of Great Qin! This is goodbye! No need to see me off!"
His words struck a chord, and Wang Jian's eyes immediately brimmed with tears. He had intended to request to accompany them but saw Luzi stand up.
Clearing his throat, Luzi solemnly declared, "General Li, go without worry! I will definitely bring back good news for you! You will be the first brave warrior to sacrifice for the establishment of the Special Forces Unit, and I believe you will be revered by those who come after you!"
This reminder made Li Xin recall the mobilization report before their departure. Right! Hadn't they mentioned plans for forming a new type of troop? Since that was the case, they must wait until victory day! Resolute now, he looked at Wang Jian and then at Luzi. "What exactly is this Special Forces Unit? Can we get more specifics?"
In truth, forming this unit faced significant constraints, which even Luzi found daunting. If they suggested selecting individuals from Prosperity Record's associates to enter the military ranks directly, it would raise suspicions of attempting to control the army.
For a Sovereign, having an army meant having a nation. Once support from the military was lost, the throne could indeed be taken away just like that. Therefore, control over the military was paramount for all Sovereigns. If any minister truly attempted such a thing, they would undoubtedly be labeled as treasonous.
However, if they selected outstanding talents from within the army and had Retainers serve as instructors, due to age differences, they would never match up to those who had been trained from a young age. In life-and-death battles among experts, having an unwavering belief in victory is one aspect. But undeniably, skills honed since childhood are also key determinants of success or failure.
The relationship between teacher and student has long been ingrained in people's hearts. With this layer of mentorship involved, these Soldiers trained would naturally be integrated into the Retainer ranks by the Sovereign. Unbeknownst to them, this effectively split what should have served as a Special Forces Unit for the military away from its original purpose.
Listening to it sounds complicated and tedious, but that's just the way it is.
If Luzi applies to withdraw personnel from the military to join the Prosperity Record, King Qin would naturally not oppose this matter. This is because the soldiers being withdrawn will completely leave the army and will not pose a threat to the Sovereign's control over the military. However, if the personnel from Prosperity Record were to be integrated into the army, then the entire situation would be up for debate.
It is precisely due to this temporarily unsolvable reason that he does not want to elaborate too much on this plan. He must wait for Zhao Xiang Wang to nod in agreement before there is any opportunity to proceed; otherwise, there would be no good solution at all!
"The specific details of building the army... cannot be disclosed for now! So it's best not to inquire! The reason I am mentioning this now is simply to inform both generals that our responsibility is heavier than Mount Tai! As for whether we can successfully form this secret and swift Special Forces Unit, it requires two nearly perfect preconditions!"
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