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According to the regulations of the Qin Army, if a General is found to be mentally unstable on the battlefield, the deputy can take action to subdue them after repeated confirmation. As long as it can be proven afterward, there will be no punishment; on the contrary, a reward will be given. This is to ensure that the Qin Army operates normally and is not led to destruction by a mad commander.
As Fang Tianhua was preparing to take action upon noticing something was wrong, he heard the General admit his mistake first. A mentally unstable person would not acknowledge their errors, and Wang Jian subsequently apologized to Luzi, seriously stating that he had lost his composure in a moment of excitement.
Seeing that the heated argument had finally cooled down, Fang Tianhua breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly poured water for the two Generals. In his view, everything that had just happened was terrifying! The Qin Army was already trapped by the Zhao Army, and now two extremely important Generals had gone mad. He had no confidence in facing the pressure that was about to come.
"General! General Wang! Everything can be discussed; we are not in a hurry! As long as both of you are well, I will be eternally grateful!"
Luzi finished drinking from his bowl and set it down to inquire about the surrounding defense situation. After receiving an answer indicating temporary safety, he turned to look at Wang Jian. "General Fang may not know why we were arguing earlier and might think we were two lunatics having a fit. Brother, please explain it to him!" With that, he got up to check the Military Map.
Wang Jian recalled the topics of argument with Luzi earlier and nearly spat out his water. He quickly set down the Ceramic Bowl and gestured for Fang Tianhua to sit down and talk. Once Fang Tianhua was seated, he recounted the legend of how the Yellow Emperor's Eight Divisions were besieged by Chiyou's Seventy-Two Tribes.
Fang Tianhua listened quietly in astonishment until he heard that the General had encountered such strange occurrences himself. He immediately recalled something he had overheard from Soldiers when returning to the Central Army.
General Lu stood still when faced with Zhao Kuo charging at him. If it weren't for someone in the formation shooting arrows to drive Zhao Kuo back, our General could have been in serious trouble!
Considering all these miraculous events, Fang Tianhua felt his mind was spinning. Summoning winds and rain, creating soldiers from beans—what was this!? How could they continue fighting against the Zhao Army like this!?
Unable to sit still, Fang Tianhua saw that both Generals had relaxed expressions and immediately jumped up to remind them: "We can't waste any more time! Let's organize a breakout quickly! If we wait until nightfall when the Heavy Fog sets in, it will be too late! If Zhao Kuo brings divine soldiers again, our small force won't last through one night!"
Luzi, who was looking down at the map, turned around upon hearing another outburst and laughed heartily at Wang Jian. He gestured for Fang Tianhua to calm down and then slammed his hand on the Military Map. "What divine soldiers!? We are the divine soldiers! Those are just myths; they do not exist in reality!"
Wang Jian stood up in support: "What the General says is absolutely correct! There are no divine soldiers in this world! Even if there were, it would be later generations who turned those who created miracles into divine soldiers. If they truly exist, we are what later generations refer to as divine soldiers!"
Luzi nodded and inquired about the supply situation of ammunition and provisions for the Military. Fang Tianhua immediately responded that there were currently no issues with the supplies. Since our army was departing from the Dan Shui River Defense Line, we had ample Arrows and provisions. This was also in line with Wuan Jun's intention, who instructed all troops to carry as many supplies as possible, even if it meant slowing down their movement.
Why did Bai Qi issue this order? It was clear that this battle would not be completed in ten days or half a month! In the face of the Qin Zhao armies subsequently clashing in the Shangdang Region, logistical support would become exceedingly critical. It would be ideal if supplies could reach our own troops, but if they were intercepted by the Zhao Army during transport, it would be meaningless.
Based on these considerations, military supplies were prioritized. As long as our main camp was not breached by the enemy, the supplies for the Central Army would remain secure. At this moment, whether attacking or defending posed no problem. Even if surrounded by the Zhao Army and unable to break out, having these supplies would allow us to hold out for some time.
Luzi had his own plans. After listening to Fang Tianhua's report, he asked, "How much do we have?"
Fang Tianhua answered without hesitation, "Reporting to the General! According to the Grand Commander's orders, each Soldier carries enough food for a week. The supply vehicles accompanying us have been strictly allocated based on troop numbers and are protected by each unit. If we ration carefully, we should be able to last a month."
Upon hearing this, Wang Jian couldn't help but admire Bai Qi's foresight. Provisions were absolutely essential for an army. Even if we held out until the last person, food would still be necessary. Without food, people lack strength; how could Soldiers fight!?
After reporting on the provisions, Fang Tianhua suddenly showed a troubled expression. "But... but..."
While Luzi pondered his own plans as he listened to the report, he quickly asked, "But what?"
Fang Tianhua glanced outside toward the Main Tent and lowered his voice to say, "Our provisions are fine, but there are some issues with the Arrows..."
Luzi looked at Wang Jian and then nodded. The weight that Soldiers could carry was limited; it was a reality that they had to face. To carry sufficient rations meant sacrificing some Arrows; that was simply a fact!
After saying everything he needed to say, Fang Tianhua gritted his teeth and suddenly knelt down to plead for forgiveness. "I dared to order the Soldiers to control their use of crossbow bolts without the General's command; please punish me!"
Luzi smiled and shook his head as he walked over to help Fang Tianhua up. "Honestly, Brother Fang, don’t take it too seriously. As a general, I am merely here for some recognition. The future Qin Army can do without me, Lu Ziquan, but it cannot do without all of you generals! Let’s work hard! From now on, it's only for our great king! Only for the sake of all people so they no longer suffer from the hardships of war!"
Wang Jian learned that there was a problem with the supply of Arrows. He was about to apply for permission to notify the armies to conserve resources. What good is having food if we can't use it? Without the replenishment of Arrows, the Qin Army's Arrow Formation is just for show! At this moment, upon hearing that Fang Tianhua had already issued orders, he felt relieved.
It is said that under the command of the war god Bai Qi of the Qin State, our Qin Army is invincible, but it is likely not solely due to the Commander. If it weren't for the united efforts of the soldiers of the Qin Army, one person's performance would never be enough. Perhaps this is what is called belief! All soldiers of the Qin Army dedicate themselves to the country, setting aside personal honor and disgrace, existing solely for victory!
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