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Wang Jian, who was preparing to check the defensive situation around the Observation Post, turned back and saw that Luzi had not expressed anything, so he had to explain the matter for him. Since Xiao Yu'er chose to accompany the team across the cold water, she should understand what her responsibilities are. Whether you admit it or not, she is already a de facto soldier!
The main force of the Zhao Army still has about One Hundred Thousand nearby, and the slaughter behind will be even more brutal. As long as we are still alive, we must continue to fight here until the day of victory for the Qin Army. If Xiao Yu'er cannot overcome this psychological barrier and continues to follow the team, something serious will happen sooner or later!
It may sound harsh, but it is true!
Li Xin glanced again at the silent Luzi and had to give up on the idea of going in to switch places. What Wang Jian just said is a fact, but he still feels that this is too cruel for a girl.
Seeing that he no longer insisted on entering the room, Wang Jian continued, "Shanxia has probably begun to suspect us. I hope Xiao Yu'er's actions can be a bit quicker. If she is responsible for raising suspicions among the defensive troops, we may not have any chance at all."
Luzi naturally knew that time was of the essence, but what could be done now!? If he had known that this survivor would be so stubborn, he should have left a soft target when they first acted. But what good does it do to think about these things now!? The situation is already like this!
"General Wang! General Li! According to our original plan, you need to establish a Defensive Formation immediately. Arrange all defensive positions and gather all available weapons. It seems we are going to have a big fight! As long as we hold out until reinforcements arrive, it will be a victory!"
"Understood!"
Wang Jian and Li Xin stood at attention simultaneously and then went out to call all the brothers ambushed around the Observation Post to gather. They reinforced the Defensive Formation according to the terrain and distributed all the weapons they had brought along.
Every advantage comes with disadvantages; losing one thing often means gaining another. Since the initial plan only allowed one person to carry the team's food, most personnel's load consisted of weapons and equipment. This ensured that their base was intact and boosted everyone's confidence.
They piled up everything usable around the position into walls to resist arrows from the Zhao Army and arranged personnel at various ambush points to form suppressive firepower. Ultimately, whether they could hold this temporary position until reinforcements arrived depended on this moment!
Due to the urgency of the chase, exhaustion was inevitable. Every morning, Sima Shang, who insisted on running, made an exception this time and notified the Soldiers the night before that there would be no morning drills. Unexpectedly, before dawn, Li Mu, who usually loved to sleep in, pulled him out of bed. Rubbing his ears and blinking sleepily at the window, he mumbled after peering outside for a while, "Is it time to get up for a bathroom break?"
The rekindled flames illuminated the room in a warm glow, keeping the morning chill at bay. Li Mu bent down to add a few logs to the fire and then sat cross-legged beside it, gazing intently at the Military Map laid out on the ground. This dreadful weather was truly frustrating! It felt like his brain had frozen! Just as he began to sort through his thoughts, they slipped away again.
Sima Shang, just sitting up, clearly remembered that last night before going to bed, General Li had made this same gesture. Could it be that he hadn't slept all night? The thought flashed and vanished quickly as he hurriedly put on his clothes and joined Li Mu by the fire, using its light to examine the map.
"Thank goodness! If it weren't for you correcting our pursuit route every time, I believe we would have already returned to Handan City! This time we were led astray; it seems there are experts among that Qin Army squad!"
Whether or not there were true experts was indeed important! If you had a chance to encounter them, you should be grateful because they taught you so much for free. One of those lessons was learning to reassess yourself so that you could always maintain a clear mind.
Li Mu looked up at Sima Shang, recalling their argument from yesterday over this very issue. Perhaps this Qin Army squad was not composed of real combat personnel; their purpose might simply be to head to the Zhao Army camp to meet with the Commander! Various signs indicated they were likely a diplomatic group sent by Wang He!
It is well known that these diplomats possess somewhat terrifying abilities. Not only can they turn the world upside down with their eloquence, but their influence can even surpass the achievements gained through military campaigns! Striking at the vital point might refer precisely to this!
"Sigh! If these diplomats manage to meet Old General Lian Po, they could probably convince him that the icy world outside is as warm as spring!"
Listening requires attention! The usually stubborn Li Mu inadvertently spoke such words, which made Sima Shang realize something new. Ha! It turns out even someone as capable as Second Brother has things he fears!
That said, Sima Shang also acknowledged that these diplomats, who couldn't even wield weapons, were indeed formidable! Throughout history, it has been these silver-tongued individuals who have shaped nations and wars. The monumental changes and achievements in history often bear their strange shadows.
For these well-read diplomats, money and power come easily. Perhaps with just a single letter or even a phrase, they could effortlessly earn hefty rewards from the Sovereign or attain high official ranks. In contrast, soldiers like themselves seemed foolish. They braved wind and rain in remote villages and sometimes couldn't even guarantee their own lives. Just moments ago they might have been boasting; in an instant, they could find themselves back at their ancestral hall receiving offerings!
Sima Shang's concerns mirrored those of Li Mu, who worried that even a wise Sovereign could hardly withstand the persuasion of these silver-tongued individuals. How much more vulnerable would be the soft-eared leader Lian Po! However, returning to the point: even if persuasion succeeded, could it really change the current battlefield dynamics?
It seems almost impossible! Unless Commander Lian Po actively abandons the Dan Shui River Defense Line and leads the Army to retreat to the Taihang Mountain range or simply returns home. Otherwise, the standoff with the Qin Army across the river will continue. Moreover, mobilizing the Army is not an easy task; choosing to change the defensive area and retreat to Taihang Mountain would hold the Sovereign accountable!
So, what else can be changed?
Not wanting to dwell on this issue any longer, Sima Shang decided not to worry about national affairs and pulled out a hard flatbread from his bag that had frozen solid. He knocked it, and upon hearing the clattering sound, a wave of inexplicable sadness washed over him. "Hey! If we don't have weapons, I suppose this thing can still be useful!"
Li Mu raised his hand for Sima Shang to remain silent and listened closely to the sounds outside. Since there was a fire illuminating the room, he hadn't realized that the darkness outside had already faded. Turning to look out the window, he saw that it was indeed getting bright.
Li Mu confirmed that he didn't hear anything unusual and then said, "That's strange! Did you hear any sounds just now?"
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