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After all, this was on the way back, and there were no lavish meals to be had. The simple dishes served at the table had their own unique flavor. Luzi and Wang Jian exchanged glances and couldn't help but laugh when they saw Chang Yu sitting upright with an air of authority.
At that moment, Chang Yu's posture reminded both of them of their first meeting in the State of Chu. Wang Jian recalled that he had worn a similarly tense expression back then, worried that if he relaxed even slightly, he would lose his sense of duty as a subordinate. To demonstrate that he would never break the rules, Wang Jian even voiced his personal opinions against terms like "senior brother" and "junior brother."
What Wang Jian didn't expect was that after several interactions with Luzi, he had been completely drawn into the fold. Not only did he often consider himself the elder brother, but he also frequently pointed out issues that Brother should pay attention to. Over time, the term "Brother" became just that—a casual reference.
Strangely enough, Luzi showed no signs of resentment toward this. He often discussed many issues with his elder brother to find the best solutions. Fortunately, Li Xin and Sun Thirteen had long since gotten used to this dynamic, so they were not surprised by Wang Jian's changes. However, this was limited to internal exchanges among a few brothers; outside of this circle, things remained formal.
In Luzi's words, it is rare in life for someone to point out the path ahead. If one is fortunate enough to encounter such guidance, it should be cherished. A tree can grow strong if its trunk is corrected with braces before it bends; otherwise, once it bends, straightening it becomes much more difficult. Even if what is said at the time may be hard for some to accept, over time, frankness will prove its necessity.
A country with loyal advisors will have fewer grievances. A person with loyal friends will take fewer wrong turns. Life is short; there isn't much time to wander down winding paths. As for understanding or misunderstanding, let each person see according to their own wisdom.
At this moment, it was entirely normal for the two of them to laugh upon seeing Chang Yu like this.
Although Chang Yu had been by Luzi's side recently, most of the time he was there for security and protection duties. When this Brother spoke without changing his expression, it silenced those skilled individuals around them. Thus, his deep respect for this lofty figure came from the heart. Now that he could share a meal at the same table as his elder brother, he would have plenty to brag about when they returned! While pondering this, he suddenly noticed the two laughing at him and felt confused. He quickly looked down at his clothes and wiped his face with his sleeve.
Wang Jian coughed twice to remind him: "It's just the three of us here; we are all brothers and there's no need to be formal."
Chang Yu merely sat there awkwardly and quickly explained upon hearing this. "With both generals present, I dare not be informal." After saying this, he suddenly realized that his wording was incorrect and hurriedly added: "Not in that sense! I mean... I..."
Luzi shook his head with a smile and said nothing further.
Wang Jian waved his hand to signal him not to continue explaining. "Brother Chang Yu! Let's..."
Chang Yu hurriedly stood up and bowed. "General! Please forgive my rudeness! There has always been a saying that without rules, there can be no order. As for the title of brother... here, only my Great Qin soldiers are present!"
Wang Jian glanced at Luzi and could only say, "We are not in a public setting right now, so there's no need for that!"
Chang Yu clearly did not appreciate the sentiment and replied directly, "That won't do either!"
Luzi simply ignored this remark and gestured for the proud Chang Yu to sit down and eat. He urged Wang Jian to remain calm, reminding him that everything must be done slowly.
It seemed there was no other choice! Wang Jian stopped explaining and lowered his head to eat heartily.
Luzi was worried that speaking might cause Chang Yu to stand up again, so he refrained from saying anything during the meal. After they finished eating, he held his tea bowl in a daze. They had not yet connected with their own troops, meaning it was still unsafe. Although they had used a strategy to keep part of the enemy's forces trapped in Changzi County City, those people would surely notify their comrades outside to set up roadblocks. If all went as expected, there should be no issues during the day. However, whether they could sleep well tonight was clearly a pressing concern.
Since there were no questions asked, Chang Yu naturally did not dare to speak much either. Hadn't they agreed to discuss matters? Why was it so quiet for so long? Seeing Luzi holding his tea bowl and staring blankly, he was about to ask when Wang Jian timely stopped him.
At that moment, Luzi noticed the water in his bowl tremble slightly and looked up at the two across from him. Wang Jian and Chang Yu also sensed something unusual and quickly placed their hands on their sword sheaths while tilting their heads to extinguish the candle. As darkness enveloped the room, an alarm sounded instantly. The surroundings fell silent, leaving only the sound of wind rustling through the leaves in the courtyard.
The fine steeds they rode were all intelligent creatures; as danger approached, they ceased all movement. This was a skill passed down from General Sun Yang's descendants, which could not be seen until critical moments.
In the quiet darkness, the pre-prepared Defensive Formation silently took position. This was a combination practiced since childhood; no one needed to remind them how to assemble.
With a sudden flurry of Hoofbeats breaking the silence, at least several dozen riders were outside. A beam of light flashed through the door gap; it seemed those outside had lit torches for illumination while hurrying along the Night Road.
Wang Jian used the moonlight streaming through the window to glance at Luzi, who was still drinking tea, and gently withdrew his long sword. This action served as a combat command, prompting over a dozen hidden brothers to draw their swords in unison.
In close combat at night, long-range projectile weapons are completely unusable. If this encounter had occurred during the day, the small number of troops present could have been easily ignored; perhaps this is why the enemy did not intend to act during daylight. After all, with Qin Zhao's two armies facing each other, the Zhao Army's disadvantage lies in this aspect. The Qin Army's Crossbow techniques have likely been widely circulated among the defeated forces. When faced with a rapid barrage from the Crossbow, even the world's greatest martial artist would be helpless.
In fact, there is a hint of wishful thinking in this situation. Why are Luzi and the others avoiding revealing their identities and using common weapons? At this moment, not only do they lack the exquisite Qin State Crossbows, but even their seventy-five-centimeter Bronze Longswords are left behind in the barracks.
Wang Jian listened intently to the hoofbeats outside the gate, realizing they were merely passing by, which allowed him to relax slightly. Under the bright moonlight, he looked down at the less-than-forty-five-centimeter Bronze Dagger in his hand, feeling a mix of despair and frustration.
Once upon a time, he was an authentic Artificer of the Qin State! And now, here he was! Unable to use the weapons he personally oversaw the production of, reduced to carrying outdated weapons for self-defense. Who could he possibly complain to about this? Just as he was lost in his thoughts, he suddenly heard hurried hoofbeats returning to the gate.
With a series of loud knocks echoing through the air, everyone hiding in the courtyard knew that the moment of confrontation had arrived! They all held their breath and gripped their blades tightly, waiting for the enemy to break through the door so they could leap out and confront them.
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