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Seeing Wei Wujie return to the camp with his hair and eyebrows singed, Jin Bi couldn't help but find it amusing. Ignoring the advice of elders leads to immediate consequences! It's not that young people shouldn't be fiery, but at the very least, they should learn to respect their superiors. Gathering the returning Soldiers, not a single one was without complaints. What kind of city are we attacking in the middle of the night!?
People often behave this way; they only buy when prices rise and avoid when they fall. If the Army had successfully captured Wild King City, there would surely be a different story. Now, with heavy losses and casualties, who wouldn't be filled with anger!?
Jin Bi calmed the Soldiers before heading to the Main Tent to find Wei Wujie. He wanted to let this young man settle down first; everything should be planned carefully. Unexpectedly, Wei Wujie had already made up his mind on the way back and immediately started talking as soon as he saw Jin Bi.
"General! We must seize this opportunity! After the farce of the recent battle, there are hardly any left of the Qin Army in the city; they must be at their last gasp. Please allocate Two Thousand troops for me..."
Still asking for more!? After being beaten so badly, how could he not learn a lesson!? Even if this general agreed now, the other Generals would oppose it! Jin Bi didn't want to offend this Xingling Jun at this moment, so he spoke soothingly and suggested that Your Majesty should rest. As for fighting, there was no rush! They could continue tomorrow!
Hearing Jin Bi's evasive tone, Wei Wujie slammed his hand on the table. "No rush!? This is war! If we wait until tomorrow for the Qin Army to reinforce their defenses, all our efforts today will be in vain! We can take down Wild King City with one strong push right now!"
Since agreeing to let Wei Wujie lead an attack on the city that night, Jin Bi felt like he had swallowed a fly. When he saw that things were going well in battle, he indeed had high hopes for this potential asset. However, the subsequent defeat was unacceptable; he would have to explain the loss of several officers to King Wei and the Ministry of War! If it weren't for you being King Wei's brother, not only would I refuse to lend you troops, I wouldn't even provide food!
Jin Bi, already simmering with anger, felt his temper flare when he saw Wei Wujie glaring at him. The commanding general here is me! Not you! Fortunately, we lost this battle! If we had won, who would you still look up to!?
"Wu Ji! Do you remember our promise before we set out? Troop support! Just one chance! Enough! You are injured; rest early! If there's nothing else, return to the capital tomorrow morning!" After saying this, Jin Bi waved his sleeve and left.
Watching the opportunity slip away, Wei Wujie hurriedly adjusted his attitude to express his apologies. At this moment, Wild King City was truly on its last legs; he hoped General Jin would send troops out of respect for King Wei.
If this had been earlier, Jin Bi might have even considered leading a team himself to test their firepower. But after being reprimanded just now, hearing these words felt fundamentally contradictory. "Alright! Our army's presence in the Shangdang Region is merely supportive; besides, Wild King City is not our main battlefield. The army of Zhao hasn't moved yet; we can't just start attacking. We must plan carefully before acting."
Seeing that things were slipping away but still feeling reluctant, Wei Wujie pleaded softly: "General! Our main battlefield is indeed this Wild King City! Regardless of whether the Qin Army has divine assistance or not, now is the best time..."
Jin Bi waved his hand, indicating that it was getting late. He decided not to think about anything and just wanted to sleep! Even if the sky were to fall, it could wait until tomorrow after dawn. Since the number of Qin Army troops in the city was already limited, there was no way to produce thousands or tens of thousands overnight. Given this reality, continuous assaults on the city and tomorrow's attack were essentially the same.
"Your Majesty! In the face of a formidable enemy, all we need to do is eat well and maintain sufficient sleep. Only then can we be confident in ultimately defeating the enemy. The Qin State cannot be destroyed overnight, and the Qin People cannot be wiped out in just a few days!"
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When exactly the Qin People could be completely eradicated was not something King Zhao of Qin had time to consider at that moment. On his way to Hanoi, he made a stop in Han State. He first expressed that his visit was rather presumptuous, but whether it offended anyone was beside the point.
Han Wang An could only accept this situation. He expressed that King Qin's visit had already moved everyone in Han State deeply. There was no talk of being presumptuous or offending anyone.
Other matters were truly unimportant; King Zhao of Qin had come with a lot of pent-up frustration. He got straight to the point without beating around the bush, showcasing his exceptional diplomatic skills. "I am going to Shangdang to inspect the front lines, but I have recently heard that some Feudal States are trying to take advantage of our Great Qin's main forces being at the front to cut off our supply lines. Is this a death wish? Do they think I am dead?!"
Having secretly dispatched main forces, Han Wang An was taken aback by these words and immediately panicked. He repeatedly insisted that this matter was definitely just a rumor! "King Qin is mighty, and so is the Qin army! Who in today's world would dare oppose you?! Those who try to take advantage of the chaos are simply madmen; there’s no need for Your Majesty to stoop to their level."
Upon hearing Han Wang An swear an oath, King Zhao of Qin decided not to say anything further. He encouraged the Korean Lord to be diligent in governance and avoid associating with those who engage in nonsensical activities. Only when Han State grows strong can it gain respect from others. If governance is neglected, how can one expect to be taken seriously!?
Han Wang An suppressed his urge to curse and managed to see King Qin off after much persuasion. Watching the imposing figure of King Zhao of Qin leave, he couldn't help but stomp his feet and cry out loud. "Since King Wei Lie granted fiefdoms to Marquis Wei, our state has stood among the feudal lords for once in a century. I never expected that passing the throne to me would lead to such disgrace! As fellow Feudal States, they treat us as if we are being lectured by Zhou Tianzi! If this continues, how will I face my ancestors?!"
All the civil and military officials around Han Wang An listened as their king lamented, feeling even more embarrassed. They rushed over to comfort him, saying there was no need for him to be upset; the Qin Barbarians do not even regard Zhou Tianzi highly, let alone us small feudal states. If their king truly felt wronged, he might as well order generals to ambush King Zhao of Qin with tens of thousands of elite soldiers.
It was acceptable to secretly curse behind closed doors, but actually attacking King Qin was another matter entirely! Seeing the crowd stirred up with emotions, Han Wang An quickly cleared his throat and tried to calm them down. "This kind of offense against the Qin State is best left for those great powers to handle. If we recklessly change our focus toward the Qin State, it would only lead us into a firestorm!"
When that time comes, which of you noble lords would be willing to step forward and take responsibility? You! You! Or you!? As Han Wang An pointed at various officials, they all feared being caught off guard and becoming scapegoats.
Seeing the ministers in such a state, Han Wang An laughed heartily. The Han Kingdom has always belonged to my Han family! It has nothing to do with you all! So be it! What else can be done!?
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