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At this point in the situation, is there really anything more to explain? Dong Qing smiled lightly and took out a cloth bag from his waist, tying it to Luzi's waist. "General Lu! This is a clever scheme left by the Grand Commander when he departed from Wild King City. It is said that you can open it when you find yourself at a loss."
"Really!? Such a good thing exists? Why didn't you say so earlier!?" Luzi reached out to grab it and felt that the bag was somewhat heavy.
Dong Qing quickly stopped Luzi's action and said with a smile, "The Grand Commander has issued an order! You are not allowed to open it unless it is absolutely necessary; otherwise, you will face military law!"
Hearing such a severe punishment, Luzi looked around at the soldiers who were glancing over and quickly halted his hand. The strictness of the Qin Army's regulations could only be described as terrifying. Sneaking a peek at it privately might be one thing, but doing so under everyone's watchful eyes would be quite embarrassing!
"Doctor Dong! It seems we have reached the point of no return..."
Dong Qing shook his head slightly and nodded at Luzi. "Wait here for my good news; there shouldn't be any problems."
As the highest-ranking officer in the city at this moment, it was indeed Dong Qing, Doctor Dong, who held that position, but his role was irreplaceable. Luzi knew well that the capabilities of his men were almost laughable when it came to defending the city. Leading a group of dozens in skirmishes was one thing, but facing real combat on the battlefield was another matter entirely. His so-called title of general was merely nominal.
"How about this! Let me go out of the city to negotiate!" Luzi volunteered. "Even if I am detained in the enemy camp, it won't pose a significant problem for our city's defense arrangements."
The Zhao Army outside clearly intended for someone who could speak for the military general inside the city to go out; if someone posing as him went out, they would likely be executed on the spot. Moreover, they would certainly not give you a second chance to negotiate outside the city, and soon after, the Qin Army would face an intense siege.
Dong Qing understood what Luzi was worried about and looked up to see that the agreed meeting time was approaching. "General Lu! This is an order! I hope you can prioritize the bigger picture and not let down the king and General Wang's trust in you."
With higher rank came a change in tone. He remembered when this person was still a Centurion; their tone wasn't so commanding back then! Li Xin pondered silently and, seeing that there was no turning back, requested to accompany Doctor Dong out of the city. If negotiations fell through, he could use his skills to kill their general on the spot. As for whether he could return alive, that would be something to consider later!
After all, Dong Qing came from a military background; when issuing orders in the military, he always spoke plainly. Hearing that Li Xin wanted to tag along made him frown slightly. However, he also knew that volunteering in such a critical moment was commendable. He walked over and patted Li Xin on the shoulder before turning away and walking down from the city wall.
Sigh! How do you know? If it weren't for the concern that the Zhao Army across the way might catch on, these Soldiers wouldn't want to leave the city at all. Dong Qing sighed inwardly and jumped onto the chestnut steed.
"The General is leaving the city! The General is leaving the city!"
As the command to open the city gates was issued again, Dong Qing nodded at the Soldiers. Then, with a sudden wave of his hand and a squeeze of his legs, he urged his horse out of the city.
"Doctor Dong is leaving the city this time; he probably won't be coming back!" Ji Xi, who had been silent, leaned against the City Wall watching the Troops slowly march out and turned to Luzi. "General! If we had known they insisted on having the General leave, we should have found someone to disguise as him!"
Luzi, standing at the battlements, listened quietly to Ji Xi's complaints but said nothing. It was one thing to send someone to impersonate Dong Qing; the real issue was whether that person could understand military matters thoroughly. Disguising as a general was possible if one wasn't afraid of death. However, if it came to negotiations between two armies, they could be exposed after just a few sentences.
There was also a crucial problem: generals who fought in wars for years had a certain aura about them. This quality couldn't be learned; it was forged through years of blood and fire. Those people outside likely belonged to this category and could probably tell at a glance who was real and who was fake.
Is it mysterious? Not at all!
Li Xin watched Dong Qing's retreating figure, gripping the wall tightly and unwilling to let go. Just as he was feeling furious, hearing Ji Xi still mumbling made him even angrier. He grabbed Ji Xi's belt and shouted, "This is all your fault! The Grand Commander got injured because of you, leading to today's disaster! Is this fun? You should go replace General Dong in leaving the city if you think it's so entertaining!"
Luzi noticed someone behind him was about to start a fight and immediately frowned. To be fair, from the beginning until now, Ji Xi had very limited ability to change things. Even without his assassination attempt on the Grand Commander in the city, the Zhao Army would still have launched their siege at that time. If we consider this in two steps, it would likely have been Wang He or Old General leaving the city.
"Stop it right now!" Luzi looked at Li Xin and then at Ji Xi. "Look down at what you're wearing! You are part of the Qin Army now! Do you still think you're just some street thugs? Since this is merely a minor offense, I'll let it slide for now. But if anyone loses control again, there will be harsher punishment!"
The general had just left the city; how could there be infighting among them? Several officials from Wild King City exchanged glances, suddenly feeling an inexplicable sadness rise in their hearts. It's over! Ever since Doctor Dong left the city, the garrison here has likely lost its backbone!
Li Xin had long grown accustomed to wearing Armor; after all, he had been awarded the position of Centurion. But whether one was an officer or a soldier, they should clearly understand their identity. Once a soldier, always a soldier. Even if one day they could no longer wear this Armor, they must never forget their identity. Those who dare forget their duties without wearing military attire—do they choose selective amnesia even while dressed in uniform? Thus, he actively admitted his mistakes and expressed his willingness to accept any punishment.
Ji Xi clearly did not feel this psychological pressure, but the Centurion's Armor was very real. At this moment, seeing Luzi's face as dark as water, he felt uneasy. He cleared his throat to express that he was no longer an ignorant child and hoped the general would give him a chance to reform. He could only wear this Military Uniform and do whatever was needed without issue.
On Li Xin's side, there was no need for unnecessary words; a loud drum does not require a heavy hammer. Seeing Ji Xi standing tall and proud, Luzi patted his shoulder. "If we can successfully defend Wild King City this time, I will grant you this Armor! What do you say?"
Luzi's identity was indeed something Ji Xi was not very clear about. However, since disguising himself as Luzi to infiltrate Wild King City, he had been treated with great respect. Even the Commander of the Qin State came all the way to personally greet him at the city gates, which certainly indicated his importance. A promise made by such a figure was entirely genuine and effective. If the Qin State could provide a Military Merit Reward, then any intentions to assassinate the Grand Commander and burn supplies would be overlooked. This should be no problem!
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