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So many people have come? And they are disguised as common folks!? Is this an entire group of young adults fleeing from disaster? Luzi wiped his sweat and looked at the imposing Sun Thirteen without saying a word. Could it be that this kid requested it himself? If that's the case, he truly is a disaster waiting to happen!
Given the situation, a solution must be found. If we leave thousands of people nearby unattended, they will surely be discovered by Zhao Army scouts soon! The Five Thousand Troops of Qin State are stationed around Lightwolf Fortress, which is clearly not feasible. However, if we let the entire Army enter the city, the whole plan will go down the drain. As soon as the Great Banner of Qin Army is raised, it will immediately face a fierce attack from the main force of Zhao Army.
Whose terrible idea was this! It's simply outrageous!
"General Sun! With so many troops arriving suddenly, what do you think?"
Sun Thirteen responded without hesitation, "Reporting to the General! I believe it would be best for everyone to enter the city. Even if Zhao's forces learn that Lightwolf Fortress has fallen, holding out with just a few thousand of us until the end of the year should not be a problem. In the Old Horse Ridge Battle, we managed to hold off thousands of Zhao Army soldiers with just a few hundred men; by that calculation..."
Luzi watched as Thirteen counted on his fingers and couldn't help but sigh. There has always been a saying that arrogant soldiers are bound to fail; this truth has been proven by countless lives lost. Just as Sun Thirteen mentioned, a few hundred can defeat thousands. So can we also assume that thousands can handle tens of thousands, and tens of thousands of Qin Army can easily deal with mere hundreds of thousands of Zhao Soldiers?
This kind of arrogance seems to be spreading within the Military; if not stopped, it could lead to great calamity! Fortunately, Thirteen returned to camp and brought back some awareness; otherwise, we would still be in the dark about the reality!
After pondering, Luzi picked up a brush and quickly wrote a letter. "Thirteen! Stop calculating! I have a letter here that needs you to deliver directly to General Wang. Please lead the arriving Five Thousand Troops back to the main camp immediately."
Seeing Luzi holding the letter, Sun Thirteen hurriedly took it with both hands. "General! It would be better to leave these troops here for city defense; I can go back alone to deliver the message."
Luzi glanced at Sun Thirteen's cheerful face and suddenly asked, "Is it that my words no longer hold weight, or have your wings grown strong?"
Upon hearing this, Sun Thirteen was taken aback. Is Luzi worried that our army lacks the strength to fend off enemies? But that's Five Thousand Cavalry! "General! You..."
Luzi waved his hand, stood up from his seat, and no longer paid him any mind.
Since ancient times, there has been a saying that orders must not be disobeyed; even if you believe this matter is inappropriate, you must resolutely carry it out. Sun Thirteen's plan is actually well-intentioned, considering that this city is only a few miles away from the Zhao Army. If the scouts of the Zhao Army detect any signs of small Qin Army activities here, Lian Po will immediately mobilize his main forces to encircle and eliminate them. If that happens, it would be a disastrous outcome for everyone involved.
Even if the main forces of the Qin Army are notified to come to the rescue, how can a mere thousand people in the city stop the Zhao Sovereign's assault? Moreover, given Lian Po's character, he would certainly arrange for his troops to set up ambushes along the way to hinder the Qin Army. This would inevitably prolong the time for rescue, and whether they could successfully break through remains uncertain.
However, if five thousand Qin Soldiers were allowed into the city, the situation would change. As long as there is enough food and supplies in the city to sustain them, temporarily holding off the Zhao Army's siege would not be a problem. But these are just Sun Thirteen's personal thoughts; if Luzi has orders for the Soldiers to return to the main camp, those must be followed.
Looking up again, he realized that Luzi had already left.
Sun Thirteen glanced at the letter in his hand and could only sigh deeply before turning to leave. As he stepped outside, he happened to see a patrol team from the Zhao Army and initially thought they were subordinates of Han Yongcheng. He wondered why they were still dressed like this; logically, they should have been wearing Korean Army military uniforms.
But none of that was important; what mattered was finding the Five Thousand Cavalry to bring back. If they arrived later, it would ruin Luzi's grand plan. With that thought in mind, he jumped onto a carriage and headed toward the city gate. Just as he reached the gate, he saw several fully armed Zhao Army Soldiers rushing toward the city wall.
Not understanding what was happening, he reached out and grabbed an Officer. "Brother! What’s going on up ahead?"
The Sergeant from the Zhao Army, who was focused on his path, was suddenly pulled back. He was about to scold when he noticed a carriage parked by the roadside. Ordinary commoners cannot afford horses, let alone carriages. Furthermore, according to the hierarchy established by Zhou rites, even if one could afford a horse, riding in a carriage is not permitted.
"You are..."
Sun Thirteen hurriedly bowed and said, "My lord! Forgive my rudeness; I am the steward of General Han Yongcheng."
Once his identity was confirmed, it became easier to talk. The Sergeant quietly replied, "Thousands of refugees have arrived from outside the city. General Zhao is concerned that allowing them into the city might cause unrest. So we were sent to maintain order outside the city. If you have no business here, it's best not to leave for now. Farewell!" After saying this, he bowed slightly and hurriedly followed his troops toward the city gate.
They arrived so quickly!?
Sun Thirteen immediately felt a deep respect for the Cavalry Unit; indeed, speed is of the essence in warfare! Since he was already there, it would be best to inform Luzi. Resolving to do so, he hurriedly jumped onto the carriage and rushed back to Luzi's residence. He searched both the front and back yards, but there was no sign of him! When he asked a servant, the servant also did not know where the master had gone, claiming he had just been there!
What nonsense! He was here just now, and now he’s gone!
Leaving the servant behind, Sun Thirteen hurried towards the general's mansion. From a distance, he could hear the sounds of silk and bamboo instruments along with loud drums; it was a scene of revelry and celebration. He showed the Han family’s token to the guards at the gate and dashed inside to find Li Xin.
According to the strategy agreed upon with the Cavalry, they were not supposed to use force to attack the city. After all, this was already their territory; how could one attack their own people!? However, just moments ago during his conversation with that Zhao Army Sergeant, Sun Thirteen distinctly heard a Zhao accent. He clearly remembered that when he entered the city a few days ago, there hadn’t been a single Zhao soldier in sight!
The current situation was quite complicated; it was likely an urgent matter! The Zhao troops were out maintaining order, while those so-called refugees were actually elite Qin Army soldiers. If they were truly refugees, it would be manageable; at least they wouldn’t fight. The problem now was that these refugees were all pretending! The military could easily become agitated; if things didn’t go smoothly after just a few words, they could quickly resort to violence.
Sweating profusely, Sun Thirteen rushed into the front yard and collided with someone who had just stepped out for a moment. Just as he was about to curse out of frustration, he realized it was Li Xin, whose face was flushed from drinking! Grabbing Li Xin's arm, he pulled him to a quiet place to explain the situation.
Li Xin was feeling uncomfortable and barely heard a few words before being startled awake from his drunken state. He knew about Luzi's plan and believed it to be flawless. Just when he thought he could enjoy some peace for a while, this arrogant fellow had come along and ruined everything! Anger surged within him as he momentarily forgot his need to relieve himself and began scolding Sun Thirteen.
“You really are an idiot! How dare you act on your own and ruin our master's grand plan!? You’ve been with us for more than three years; does he still need to discuss plans with you? We just need to follow orders without making mistakes, and now look what’s happened!”
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