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Old General dared to confirm this answer, thanks to the information relayed back by various ambush units. Regardless of whether the ambushes were successful or not, they all unanimously indicated that the Qin Army was not here to fight but rather to see who could run faster. Some ambush positions were not even completed before the enemy rushed past without looking back.
The partial results could not reveal the whole picture, but the answers pieced together from these fragments were clear. Lian Po took a deep breath, cursing inwardly. As for whom he was cursing, it remained unknown. Realizing the situation, he immediately issued a general order to retreat, instructing the main forces of the Zhao Army, who were preparing for their second and third Defensive Formation, to withdraw to the defenses near the Dan River.
Feng Ting! Wang He! I will no longer play along with you! I will completely relinquish Changzi County City and let you dogs fight among yourselves!
Upon receiving the retreat order, the generals of various divisions also received a map of the Qin Army's current operation. This fairly competent Military Map proved to be quite helpful. As for the decision to abandon their current positions, regardless of understanding or not, they had to comply. Thus, they called upon the Soldiers who were busy with construction to pack their belongings and quickly head towards the defenses near the Dan River. There must be no mistakes!
At this time, the main objective of the Qin Army was evidently very clear; they encountered Zhao Army along the way but did not engage them at all, completely ignoring their presence. If there had been defensive units nervously engaging at first, as this news spread widely, the likelihood of encounters between the two armies began to diminish. Eventually, it developed into a situation where both Qin and Zhao armies marched side by side, carefully avoiding any conflict that would delay their movements.
Receiving this news, Lian Po finally confirmed his suspicions and promptly issued a ceasefire order to notify all divisions of the Zhao Army about this significant good news. As long as the Qin Army did not take action first, all combat units were strictly prohibited from initiating any fights!
The orders received by the vanguard of the Qin Army in later stages were almost absolute commands; they had no time to engage in battles during their long march. If it weren't for frequent encounters with intercepting units of the Zhao Army, they would not have come into contact with any opposing forces at all.
Since no one took action first, a miracle finally occurred. It seemed as if both feudal states' armies had returned to an era reminiscent of the Zhou Dynasty, conducting military exercises in hilly terrain rather than fighting a war. Before any combat orders were issued, everyone busied themselves with their own tasks. The two armies of Qin and Zhao sometimes marched in parallel and even alternated in advancing. Occasionally, disputes arose over road access but were promptly reprimanded by their respective Officers who arrived just in time.
Everyone was busy rushing; how dare you block the road!?
Upon receiving feedback from attacking units, Wang He let out a sigh of relief. Nodding quietly, he suddenly realized that Lian Po was also an astute individual. If there would be no more fighting in the future, it would be essential to find time to meet! It seemed that this was basically how things stood on the front lines, which would significantly enhance their marching speed.
After reporting back on the situation, Sun Thirteen, who had been retrieved, immediately requested to personally lead a unit to assist Luzi.
Wang He ordered that the culprit Feng Zhiyuan be detained on-site; as for when this person would be sent back home, it required approval from King Qin. However, given the current situation, it seemed that Luzi was not unwilling to leave but simply unable to do so! Since there was no issue on the side of the Zhao Army, I now want to see who dares to obstruct my Qin forces!
Immediately, he ordered a thousand Elite Cavalry to be handed over to Shisan. Before he could remind them to be careful on the road, he saw that she had already disappeared into the distance. Watching the Cavalry Unit chase after her until they vanished into the mountains and forests, he nodded and returned to the Main Tent.
At this time, the Qin Army, having penetrated deep into enemy territory, was reaping significant rewards, having occupied several defensive fortifications abandoned by the Zhao Army. A portion of the Soldiers remained to guard the city while the others continued their march. These locations were crucial for retreat or for holding out against encirclement until reinforcements arrived, so they could not afford to be careless.
Despite the rapid movements of the vanguard troops, there were still too many personnel affecting their marching speed. Scouts did not have this limitation, so they were dispatched to search for Luzi's whereabouts. With the war having ceased, there were no restrictions on safe operational distances. Therefore, they decided to eliminate this limitation altogether! The scouts set off with ample rations and drinking water, hurrying along their way to search.
At this point, Luzi was unaware that the war had temporarily ended and remained cautious along her journey. Fortunately, with her false identity as Huayang Jun, she did not have to worry about encountering Zhao troops along the way. What troubled her most was running into her own vanguard; their long-range weapons were too deadly. A small group appearing suddenly on a battlefield filled with Thousand Troops and Horses would certainly not be friendly! If they opened fire without warning, none of her companions would survive!
Along the way, she indeed encountered several waves of Zhao's routed troops, who clearly had no intention of harming these civilians. After repeatedly advising those behind her about the approaching Qin Army troops nearby, she hurried toward Changzi County City. Fighting in the wild was not as advantageous as relying on solid city defenses for protection; holding out for reinforcements offered a glimmer of hope. Given this situation, it was crucial to rush to the county city.
Didn’t they just say that orders had been issued for all Zhao Army troops to withdraw to the Danhe Defense Line? Why were there still units searching for the county city? In an era when communication relied heavily on shouting, it was quite normal for orders not to be conveyed in a timely manner.
The Soldiers responsible for relaying orders were not satellites in the sky; they could not simply squint down and know where each unit was located on Earth. They could only rush to camps within the operational area of their forces to relay messages and would have no knowledge of units that had already relocated. This was an unfortunate reality; after all, they were not diviners capable of predicting outcomes. In chaotic times, heroes emerged; divine beings could not simply act as Messengers.
These scattered units had not received timely withdrawal orders and thus did not know which direction to retreat. For survival's sake, they could only rely on maps to locate nearby defensive structures. As long as they could settle temporarily, they could send Soldiers out of the city to search for their main force's whereabouts. If luck was on their side and they reconnected with the main army, they would report how many men remained and their current location back to headquarters. The remaining task was to hold their ground and await orders or fight against any enemy siege forces until the last man stood.
Despite the Qin Army dispatching numerous scouts in search of Luzi, it still felt like searching for a needle in a haystack. Perhaps it was just a small fork in the road that would cause both sides to miss each other in haste. As time passed and night fell once again, a new dilemma arose: should they continue on or rest in place until Dawn?
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