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Due to having encountered Luzi in the capital of Qi State, Linzi, Wei Wujie never expected that the leader of the Qin Army opposite them would be Luzi. According to the usual configuration of Sentinels in the army, it was impossible to prevent the agile Wanderers. It was strange who had designed the defensive configuration of the Qin Army when Zhao Sheng, the commander of the Zhao Army, called him to the Main Tent.
Ever since Zhao Sheng warned the Qin Army stationed at West Rampart, the Qin Army promptly responded. The content was straightforward and placed right in front of Zhao Sheng's desk. As soon as Wei Wujie rushed into the tent, Zhao Sheng handed him a letter sealed with Wang Jian's official stamp.
Regarding who General Wang Jian of Qin was, both young lords from the Warring States knew a bit about him. Wang Jian was a young general of the Qin Army. Although they had not yet seen him showcase his abilities, he was undoubtedly a rising star among the commanders of the Qin Army.
As the saying goes, "When one does not make a sound, it is fine; but when one does, it will surely shock the world!" This was especially true for the younger generation within the Qin Army. Bai Qi from Qin State was a typical example, having become a general at fourteen. At that time, he was ridiculed by other lords who said that King Zhao of Qin, known for his militaristic tendencies, had no more talents to use and had brought out a young boy to fill in.
But what was the result? Naturally, it left all the lords astonished and they no longer dared to underestimate young people. Bai Qi proved through his methods and strength that age was not an issue when it came to becoming a general!
According to insider information, there were indications that Wang Jian might replace Bai Qi. Ever since Fan Ju became the Chancellor of Qin State, former Chancellor Wei Ran had fallen out of favor with King Zhao of Qin. Since Bai Qi was a direct disciple of Wei Ran, following past practices, Bai Qi—a dazzling star during the Warring States period—would gradually be sidelined by King Zhao of Qin just like his teacher.
Zhao Sheng had met Wang Jian once in Handan, the capital of Zhao State; at that time, Wang Jian was Chief Bodyguard to Chancellor Fan Ju of Qin State. This indicated that the cunning Fan Ju absolutely trusted Wang Jian.
It is well-known that at this time, Chancellor Fan Ju of Qin State was not a native of Qin and thus did not have extensive connections like Wei Ran. However, for his own long-term stability, it was still necessary for him to rely on a powerful entity like Qin State. Wang Jian was already a descendant of a famous general family in Qin State and had gained recognition from Fan Ju, making him a prime candidate to replace Bai Qi.
Many opportunists emerged to voice their opinions on this possibility. Coupled with Madam Wang's ruckus at Military Training Ground, it became widely known that Fan Ju had referred to Wang Jian as his brother-in-law.
Seeing Zhao Sheng's signature on the reply from the Qin Garrison made Wei Wujie feel somewhat uneasy; in his view, if Wang Jian was Fan Ju's brother-in-law, then he was also Zhao Sheng's brother-in-law. Since they were all family now, how could they possibly come to blows? If they truly fought and injured this brother-in-law, how would he face Fan Ju again in the future?
After Wei Wujie finished reading the letter, Zhao Sheng said: "Wang Jian! My brother-in-law! A rescue is as urgent as putting out a fire! Let’s simply abandon the Qin Garrison at West Rampart and go directly to rescue Zhao Kuo trapped at Daliang Mountain!"
Wei Wujie naturally understood better than anyone else how many sisters Zhao Sheng had. How could there suddenly be another brother-in-law? Why hadn't he heard his sister mention this?
Abandoning the conquest of West Rampart was not impossible, but it was the only retreat route available. After careful consideration, Wei Wujie did not want to end up like Zhao Kuo, trapped by the Qin Army at Shangdang. After a moment of thought, he reminded:
"Since Wang Jian is your brother-in-law, he is certainly not an outsider. We are all family; why not invite Wang Jian for a discussion? You know Zhao Kuo's current situation. If we abandon West Rampart and advance, it won't just be Zhao Kuo's army that gets trapped!"
Zhao Sheng hesitated at this point. Hearing Wei Wujie's emphasis on the key issue, he rubbed his swollen forehead vigorously. The Qin Army was the most strictly disciplined among the Feudal States, and the possibility of negotiations was minimal. He understood that capturing West Rampart was the safest approach, but what if something happened to Wang Jian!?
Wei Wujie understood Zhao Sheng's character and knew what his dilemma was at this moment. In his view, capturing West Rampart was indeed the best strategy; at worst, they could find Wang Jian's body among the corpses afterward and give him a grand burial. However, the Zhao Army only listened to Zhao Sheng, and no matter how much anger Wei Wujie felt, he had no way to act.
When problems arise, one must find a solution!
Wei Wujie pondered over his words and persuaded Zhao Sheng to set aside familial ties. His suggestion was that even a benevolent person should have limits in their dealings; one must never prioritize personal matters over public affairs. Whether it was family ties or brother-in-law relationships, national matters should always take precedence. King Zhao trusted them and entrusted the last Reserve Team of Zhao State to them; such trust from the king should be cherished even more.
If the Zhao Army were to perish, Zhao State would be in grave danger. It was crucial to discern what was more important and hope that his brother would make a decision soon.
Zhao Sheng had always been soft-hearted; otherwise, he wouldn't have disregarded the bigger picture and sheltered the former Prime Minister of Wei, Wei Qi, who was being hunted by the Qin people. He preferred to believe in anyone and thought there were still many honorable gentlemen in this world. Because of this belief, he fell into King Zhao of Qin's trap and almost couldn't return to Zhao State after being left in Qin State.
Faced with strong arguments now, Zhao Sheng finally made up his mind to attack the city. Just as Wei Wujie had said earlier, one should prioritize matters according to their importance. It was absolutely unacceptable to forget national affairs for personal feelings! After making up his mind, he immediately ordered someone to sound the assembly bell.
The entire army prepared to move out! They aimed for a swift resolution to capture West Rampart!
Luzi, clad in general's armor, stood atop the city wall. Watching as Bunny Hour passed without any movement from Zhao Army, he looked around at the soldiers who were already prepared and felt puzzled. Could it be that Zhao Sheng caught a cold!?
Just as this thought crossed his mind, urgent war drums sounded from the mountain top. When the first rumble echoed out, a continuous roar surged like dark clouds over everyone's hearts.
The mountaintop, which had been silent just moments ago, was gradually filled with Soldiers, transforming the once empty space into an impenetrable black line in the blink of an eye. As the leading officer suddenly raised his spear, it was as if a flood had burst through a dam, pouring down in an instant.
Luzi witnessed this scene and felt the ground tremble beneath him. Gripping the sword at his waist tightly, he let out a fierce shout. "Crossbow ready!"
"Arrow Formation ready! First row fire! Second row fire!...”
As the cries of battle shattered the silence, they were completely drowned out by the whistling arrows from the Sentry. Thunderous sounds echoed throughout West Fortress City. The sky was filled with Arrow Rain, overwhelming and charging against the torrential flood of arrows. The rapid advance momentarily stalled. However, this only caused a slight pause in the relentless downpour; the courage of the Qin Army began to seem isolated under the powerful assault of the Zhao Army.
Luzi and the other generals knew that their few hundred men in Arrow Formation could not effectively withstand the charge of Zhao's Army. Therefore, they did not dare to rely on Arrow Formation to completely block Zhao Army's offensive when designing their defense plan. Fortunately, the complex mountainous terrain and narrow passages prevented Zhao Army from fully deploying their forces. Thus, their defensive strategy began to take shape gradually.
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