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Wang He was puzzled by the news that the Five Thousand Cavalry dispatched were about to return. Normally, troop movements required his approval, especially considering the unpredictability of Luzi's decisions. The reason for stationing troops at Lightwolf Fortress was the concern that this city might be recaptured by the Zhao Army. This was a significant military matter; how could one act recklessly? If they truly lost this city, sending troops would lead to a desperate fight.
What exactly was Luzi trying to accomplish?
Could it be that he had become arrogant after the battle at Old Horse Ridge? As Wang He pondered this, he heard that Sun Thirteen was requesting an audience. Just in time! He would directly ask General Lu about the reasoning behind such a decision. If things seemed amiss, he could simply send someone to replace him.
Sun Thirteen stepped into the Main Tent and bowed respectfully. After stating his purpose, he presented Luzi's letter. "Left Minister! General Lu said all his opinions are in this letter for your review."
Wang He took the Bamboo Slip and opened it to read the contents of the letter.
"In the twenty-fourth year of Zhou Xiangwang, our Qin State Army is preparing to attack Zheng State. While marching, we passed through the northern gate of Zhou Tianzi City. The guards on the chariots merely removed their helmets and bowed towards the palace, expressing their respect for Zhou Tianzi. After dismounting and then remounting, there were more than three hundred chariots counted. This was witnessed by Wang Sunman, who remarked to Zhou Xiangwang: 'The Qin army must face disaster.' Zhou Xiangwang, not understanding, asked why. Wang Sunman replied: 'An army that is light and arrogant lacks strategy; arrogance leads to disrespect. Disrespect leads to defeat, and a lack of strategy leads to self-destruction. Can one avoid defeat when entering danger? If the Qin army does not face disaster, it is because their path is flawed.'
Now we have taken Old Horse Ridge; it was merely a matter of seizing favorable terrain. A general should understand timing and geography; how can one be arrogant? At this moment, the elite of the Zhao Army remains intact, and our forces have not suffered significant losses. With veteran general Lian Po personally leading, our offensive is sharp and decisive. We should be cautious and not assume that one victory at Old Horse Ridge equates to overall success... Throughout history, morale can be encouraged but never allowed to wane, as it is the foundation of victory. I hope Old General will be prudent...
The enemy's Supply Depot at Lightwolf Fortress is now within our grasp. To hastily station troops now would invite a frenzied struggle from the Zhao Army. If that happens, the supplies in the city will not be available for our use. After careful consideration, I believe it is unwise to expose our plans too early... I implore Old General to understand my difficulties... The Zhao Army has now reached four hundred fifty thousand troops; I cannot bear to see you divide your forces any further... In this battle, success belongs to the State; I will do my utmost to assist you in achieving immortal accomplishments.
As they say, communication between wise individuals does not require everything to be spelled out. After reading the letter, Wang He understood Luzi's intentions clearly. He stood up and said: "Heaven has bestowed upon us Great Qin so many talented individuals. If we cannot unify Huaxia with such resources, what face do we have left in this world? Thirteen! Go back and tell General Lu that I am fortunate in this life to have his assistance!"
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At this moment, Zhao Weiran was feeling quite pleased with himself, dreaming of seeing the people of Shangdang welcoming the Zhao Army with open arms. Surrounded by flowers, there were even shy yet beautiful women throwing flirtatious glances his way. It was no wonder he smiled in his dreams; he had done a great deed by following Han Yongcheng's advice. To express King Zhao's benevolence towards his people, he had sent food along with aid for each refugee.
The refugees outside the city knelt in large numbers, calling out praises for General Zhao's kindness and virtue as they looked up at the City Wall. That feeling made Zhao Weiran's heart swell with pride even later on when he recalled it. It was genuine gratitude without any pretense or ulterior motives involved. At that moment, he wished his soldiers could send out even more aid until Han Yongcheng timely intervened to stop him.
It is understandable to distribute food to the people in times of emergency, but the food in the city ultimately belongs to the military supplies. A small amount can be accounted for as natural loss, but if too much is distributed, there will inevitably be discrepancies in the accounts. If someone like Above were to seriously investigate, no one would be able to bear that responsibility. One can do their best in everything, but they must never break the rules.
As for whether this group of refugees would return home or head towards Zhao after leaving Lightwolf Fortress, no one pursued the matter further. However, many preferred to believe that they all returned to their homes. This is because Zhao General would not think to open a convenient passage for these refugees, allowing them to cross the Zhao Army's defenses into Zhao territory. Meanwhile, Luzi in the city would inform the Qin Army so that the refugees could pass through their defenses and return home.
If one doubts how the refugees could possibly know they could safely pass through the Qin Army's defenses, it is simple! Just send someone over to inform them.
Goodwill is always an eternal theme in the world. It will release infinite light when needed, dispelling the darkness in people's hearts. It is precisely because of its power that more people have rediscovered the true meaning of human existence.
Since Han Yongcheng is fully capable of handling this task, there is no need to worry about unexpected incidents. Lightwolf Fortress was originally established as a fortress-level stronghold, so there are no idle people inside. The military and civilians in the city all look up to General Han; they know what to do and understand the gravity of the situation.
There has been no news from Wang He sent to Changzi County City; what could possibly be troubling this wise general? Over these days, the Qin State troops have remained restrained and have acted very differently from their usual ways. The lack of an attack on Zhao Army's West Rampart is due to not having found this answer.
Long nights inevitably lead to many dreams! There can be no more waiting!
Seeing that the situation in the city was settled, Luzi decided to leave for a while. That night, he summoned Meng Wu and Li Xin. After instructing them on how to deal with tricky problems, he led thirteen people quietly out of Lightwolf Fortress.
Along the way, they encountered a Sentinel from Zhao Army for inspection; they only needed to present a token from the general's office at Lightwolf Fortress to pass without obstruction...
When light rose again, a large city hidden in darkness finally appeared before their eyes. Luzi pulled on the reins and paused to gaze into the distance. The county town was arranged in an orderly manner, exuding vitality. Peacefully asleep, there was no sign of war at all.
This atmosphere was quite strange; it even reflected the public sentiment governing this city. If one looked up and saw restlessness in the sky above the city, it indicated that people's hearts were unsettled. In such a case, this city could easily be broken; even an army's arrival would suffice to take it down. However, if one could sense calmness at first glance, it meant that the hearts of its people were extremely stable. Such a city is actually the hardest to conquer because its inhabitants are prepared to coexist with it through thick and thin.
But this also depends on whom one faces; when tenacity meets strength, a general's determination can dominate this atmosphere because they were born for this purpose.
Luzi focused intently, and when he saw the dome-like aura enveloping the city, he merely smiled faintly. At that moment, a particularly strong impulse surged within him; the answer to his journey lay somewhere within this city!
He nodded to Sun Thirteen, and the two of them, leading their horses, galloped swiftly toward Fortress City...
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