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As the bloodied bandages on the Wounded were carefully cut open, several wounds that had been simply bandaged were now soaked and whitened by blood and rainwater. The three generals observing the injuries, holding candles, exchanged glances at each other, noting the skillful and precise incisions focused solely on vital areas of the body.
To the Soldiers, these artificially inflicted wounds seemed indistinguishable; after all, they were all cuts made by sharp instruments. What difference could there be? However, to a professional, the distinctions were significant.
In any encounter with an enemy, both sides would inevitably face a life-or-death situation upon meeting. Once combat began, it would surely be a matter of inflicting lethal damage. The problem here was that the opponent was not a stationary target like a wooden stake waiting to be struck.
Moreover, both sides were armed to the teeth and possessed rich combat experience as Veterans. They would not only evade attacks but also seize opportunities to successfully eliminate their opponents. Thus, before either side sustained any fatal injuries, wounds resulting from mutual attacks were unavoidable.
The injuries sustained by the Soldier carried back by Li Xin were in stark contrast to the aforementioned situation; they clearly indicated the work of true masters—those who would never remain in frontline combat units.
After examining the Wounded, Xiao Yu'er began to treat his injuries and turned to signal the three men holding candles that they need not linger. This subtle gesture immediately relieved Luzi, who bowed to Xiao Yu'er and glanced at Wang Jian.
Wang Jian quickly understood and tugged at Li Xin's arm, still holding the candle, prompting the three of them to quietly retreat from the operating room to discuss matters in an adjacent room.
Just then, a single scout returned from an entire team, barely alive and in urgent need of rescue. Luzi looked at Li Xin, who was staring down in silence, and felt a surge of anger. He had sent him out for reconnaissance but instead had drawn trouble with the Wanderers. Suppressing his impulse, he loudly questioned:
"What exactly happened!? How could your Scout Team encounter masters from the Jianghu in the Shangdang Region?"
Li Xin rushed back through heavy rain and was the first to inform Wang Jian. Upon hearing that only one member of his team returned and was severely Wounded, he realized that handling this situation would require Xiao Yu'er's assistance. He dared not unwrap the bandages on-site to assess the injuries himself and thus did not know their condition. Only after witnessing the reality did he understand why Li Xin had not first notified the Governor.
Such professionally treated wounds were exceedingly rare in battles between two armies. Even if temporarily recruited into military service, such expertise was generally reserved for protecting important figures. After all, these individuals excelled in covert operations rather than facing enemies directly on the battlefield; taking heads in Thousand Troops and Horses was a matter for generals.
Wang Jian had initially intended to help Li Xin out of his predicament but immediately sensed Luzi's anger. He pondered that it would not be wise to advocate for Li Xin at this moment. He stepped forward and said, "You fool! What could possibly be so serious that you can't tell our lord!?" After speaking, he turned to gauge Luzi's expression. "Go change your clothes; don't catch a cold! We still have battles ahead!"
Luzi let out a heavy sigh and waved his hand, signaling Li Xin to go change into another outfit before continuing the discussion.
Once Li Xin left, Wang Jian began to discuss the situation they had just witnessed with Luzi. People in the martial world have their own principles of conduct, which dictate that no matter what happens, they will not confront the military directly! Even if there are grievances, they will only be resolved privately and will not lead to open conflict with the army.
From the examination of the wounded, it can be concluded that Li Xin's Scout Team had already clashed with these individuals. Li Xin and the scouts were all wearing Qin Army Military Uniforms, and this alone was enough to ensure their safety! Moreover, Li Xin is not a bloodthirsty person and would naturally not seek trouble with others.
After hearing Wang Jian's explanation, Luzi nodded, indicating that this was indeed his suspicion. After all, having known Li Xin for so many years, he understood his temperament. They were currently at war; Li Xin would never create unnecessary trouble while on a mission. With this thought, his anger began to dissipate.
Seeing that Li Xin had narrowly escaped a serious situation, Wang Jian, who was adept at reading the room, added some comments to solidify their stance on the matter. "My lord! Regardless of how we put it, this is still a battlefield. Life and death are not determined by anyone's say-so. Fortunately, he returned safely. With such heavy rain outside, it's truly a blessing he wasn't swept away by the flood! That said, this kid didn't dare abandon his brothers while fleeing..."
Noticing that someone was clearly trying to absolve Li Xin of responsibility, Luzi looked at Wang Jian. "So you mean to say that according to General Wang, Li Xin should not be punished but rather rewarded?"
Wang Jian was about to agree when he suddenly realized that the Governor's tone was off. He quickly corrected himself: "Well... it's not that he shouldn't be punished..."
Luzi snorted. "As General Wang just said, those who roam the martial world rarely confront the military! If it weren't for this kid seeking trouble with them first, how would those people dare to violate the taboo of killing our Qin Army Soldiers!? Even if they accidentally wandered into a combat zone while avoiding the rain, they would still take measures to avoid confrontation with soldiers in uniform!"
Wang Jian listened carefully and couldn't help but grimace internally. Li Xin! Li Xin! Brother can only help you this far! If I continue to advocate for you now, I might end up getting scolded alongside you! With that thought in mind, he dared not insist on defending Li Xin any further and stated seriously: "What my lord says is absolutely correct! Let's see what he has to say later! If it turns out as such, it would indeed be disobeying military orders and according to the law should be executed!"
Hearing that the subsequent handling of the situation could be so severe made Luzi laugh in anger. He sighed: "General Wang truly deserves to be our Qin State's most formidable fence-sitter; you really do lean whichever way the wind blows!"
Wang Jian scratched his head sheepishly. "The key is that your side's wind is too strong; if I don't keep up, I'll be blown off the fence on the spot! Facing such life-and-death moments, I cannot afford to fall!"
Luzi smiled and nodded, choosing not to continue on this topic. In his eyes, Wang Jian was nearly a flawless individual. Not only was he well-versed in both literature and martial arts—his talents in both were among the best—but his temperament and character were also beyond reproach. Although he had yet to rank among renowned ministers and generals, he had already gained a reputation as the best candidate for a Qin Army general after Wuan Jun.
People often view the best way to handle affairs as being well-rounded, which is commonly referred to as being versatile. In this regard, Wang Jian is undoubtedly a perfect example of such versatility!
Given Wang Jian's advantages, Luzi certainly feels inferior. Being pragmatic, he is well aware of his shortcomings; otherwise, he could also be considered a versatile individual. Perhaps this is simply in his nature! Otherwise, how could it be explained?
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