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Secretly leading the Army to complete the landing, Luzi immediately conveyed the news of the landing, believing it would soon reach the eagerly awaited Wuan Jun. At this moment, the benefits of fully mastering the map were thoroughly demonstrated; the locals had not prepared adequately! Given the recent developments, escape seemed impossible, and for now, he could only act as a temporary general. As the saying goes, sharpening one's spear just before battle is still beneficial. While there was still time before engaging in combat, it was necessary to seize the opportunity to learn.
Li Xin stealthily arrived at the General's Main Tent and instructed the officer on duty to take a rest. As for concerns about the General's safety, there was no need to worry. This general had once been responsible for palace security as an Attendant, ensuring the king's safety.
The strategy was to block and suppress the enemy, refuse them when they approached, and pursue them when they retreated, exhausting their forces. Luzi heard whispers outside the tent and put down his military book to look toward the entrance.
"Who is making noise outside?" Before he finished speaking, Li Xin sneaked in.
To be honest, sharpening one's spear just before battle was also forced upon him. If it weren't for the situation, Luzi wouldn't be reading military texts at all. Seeing Li Xin enter provided him with a perfect excuse not to study. He waved for the Imperial Bodyguard to come in and indicated that he should sit down and speak if there was something to discuss.
Hearing what the General implied, Li Xin felt relieved. He glanced at the Bamboo Slip that Luzi had placed on the table and couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. If he could avoid participating in this battle, he would have found an excuse to escape long ago! How could he still be sitting here reading?
With no outsiders in the Main Tent, Li Xin felt free to relax (in ancient times referring to holding a ceremonial spear rather than indicating modest behavior). He casually found a place to sit and poured himself some water.
When a storyteller drinks water, it usually means they are preparing for an elaborate tale. Bored out of his mind, Luzi wanted to listen to some stories to shift his thoughts, so he turned around and settled back down to wait for what was next.
Li Xin cleared his throat and began recounting some rumors about Wuan Jun. Rumors often referred to topics that couldn't be included in formal accounts—sometimes they didn't withstand the test of time.
Luzi had only encountered official documents and thus had never heard these so-called hearsay before; this was his first time hearing them, so he was willing to listen attentively.
One of the rumors was about Wuan Jun's actions after conquering a city from a certain Feudal State. After breaking into the city, Bai Qi ordered his troops not to leave even a chicken or dog behind. His generals approached him with a sense of righteousness based on heavenly virtue.
Can you guess how Bai Qi responded at that time? He said that if it weren't for the support of the common people, the defending troops wouldn't have held out for so long. It was precisely because of this that thousands of brave soldiers from my Qin Army suffered casualties. If this grudge is not avenged, how could I face commanding my troops in battle again in the future?
Li Xin glanced at Luzi's expression after speaking and then fell silent.
Luzi did not respond immediately. He recognized both protagonists mentioned in Li Xin's rumor: one was Bai Qi, and the other was himself. That night, he had witnessed the Qin soldiers burying all their achievements along with their general.
What is truly right? What is truly wrong? This complex question might take tens of thousands of years to resolve.
Luzi actually hoped not to see Bai Qi as Commander in Shangdang; he preferred Wang He to lead. However, he had to accept the reality that this battle could only be fought by Bai Qi.
"General Li! How do you judge whether a war is just or unjust?"
Li Xin pondered for a moment before answering, "Regardless of whether a war is just or unjust, it ultimately represents the destruction of humanity. If Great Qin wishes to restore the world under the Zhou system, it can only be achieved through war. Perhaps the outcome is what matters most; a Unified War that brings happiness to future generations is just! The Shang Dynasty was unkind, leading to King Wu's campaign against Zhou. The way of heaven returns, and history repeats itself. When there is a righteous way, using war to punish the unrighteous is Just War!"
Whether the Shang Dynasty was indeed as unkind as recorded in history remains debatable. Historical records indicate that Shang Zhou Wang was not as cruel as rumored. As for Daji, who corrupted the court, it seems more likely that later generations added those details.
At this moment, Luzi did not want to divert the conversation to discuss truths lost in the river of history, so he did not mention that Shang Zhou Wang was actually a wise ruler. Besides, he still had many issues to clarify regarding his current situation!
As for how future historical records would portray Qin State at this moment, who knows? The Unified War would likely leave behind deep-seated hatred. Historians might depict Qin State as evil, just as they portrayed Shang Zhou Wang's era as one of tyranny and oppression! Those heroes who sacrificed themselves for the unification of Huaxia would eventually fade into history and might even be remembered as villains who aided tyranny.
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