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Not fearing death does not mean being unafraid. The Qin Soldiers, already dizzy from the Zhao Army's catapults, certainly understood the severity of the situation. Safely crossing the Dan Shui River this time was a completely different concept from just a few days ago. They sensed that something was wrong from the start, and only now realized that it was General Lu who had controlled the Zhao Army's long-range artillery positions. However, General Lu's forces were now in danger and urgently needed the Cavalry Unit to reinforce them!
The Soldiers on the bridge looked at each other and jumped into the icy water. Before the Cavalry could react, only the horsemen remained on the Floating Bridge.
"Our lives are given by General Lu! Cavalry brothers! Don't let us down!"
With hopeful shouts echoing from the water, Dong Qing responded with a heavy grunt. He raised his Bronze Longsword high and shouted, "Charioteer Camp! This is the victorious path paved by our brothers who sacrificed themselves! You must remember their words! Charge with me!"
"Go! Go!"
As a large number of Cavalry quickly crossed the Floating Bridge, all the Soldiers who had already crossed the river picked up their weapons and ran forward...
Upon arriving at the western riverbank, Wang He saw that the Soldiers were waiting at the shore, leaving the Floating Bridge for their Cavalry brothers. He nodded sincerely in gratitude to everyone while loudly directing the Soldiers and Artisans who were constructing the Floating Bridge to speed up their progress...
Due to incorrect shooting distances, the Catapult unit was ordered to cease fire immediately upon realizing the issue. At that moment, General Uncle Liang was not at his post as he had gone to a meeting in the command tent. The Generals decided to notify nearby Soldiers to organize two teams. One group would head directly to support the frontline at the ferry, while two Hundred-Man Squads would immediately go up the mountain to investigate.
Upon receiving the news, Zhao Shicheng couldn't help but scoff; with Li Mu on that mountain, what could possibly happen!? It was understandable for others to surrender to the Qin Army, but for him to do so was simply absurd. Despite being an annoying whiner at times, he never feared for his life when it mattered!
Zhao Shicheng had absolute authority on this matter. Li Mu could never stay put wherever he went and was later assigned under Zhao Shicheng's command. Zhao Shicheng enjoyed some royal favor and indeed had some skills himself. Therefore, he never submitted to anyone else’s authority; when he heard that Li Cihou was coming, he agreed on the spot.
At that time, some familiar generals gave him knowing looks, but he pretended not to see them. What was wrong with being assertive!? This general would never submit!
In an army where such nonconformists existed, they would typically be discharged once their service term ended. However, during that period, Soldiers were conscripted from military households; as long as they were born healthy and whole, they were expected to serve. Leaving the army could only happen through death in battle or serious injury. If there were still male offspring in their family, once that boy underwent his Rite of Passage, he would formally take over his father's military service. If war broke out, even teenage boys would have to go to the front lines and fight.
Many people may not understand this, but it is due to living in the present. If one were born in that time, they would deeply realize that this is a price that must be paid. Once the national defense line is breached by the enemy, the defeated nation may cease to exist. When that time comes, not only the young men but even the lives of mothers and sisters would be at risk. Since death is inevitable, taking up arms to fight the enemy to the end becomes a reality. If dying in battle can protect the lives of loved ones, then it is worth it!
Li Mu's family belongs to the military households; unless he dies on the battlefield, no one has the right to let a strong young man with all limbs intact and a sound mind leave the army. Moreover, everything must have its reason. Li Mu did not offend Officer for personal matters; no one likes to air their family's dirty laundry. Therefore, no general would dare touch this high-voltage wire.
Zhao Shicheng is quite straightforward, so he did not clash with Li Mu during this period. This led him to develop an illusion, even thinking that the rumors about Li Mu from the outside world were mere fabrications. However, he is not Sima Shang; having dealt with military officials for a long time has given him a bit of a rogue attitude. Conflicts were inevitable, and in the end, the two agreed to settle their differences with a fight behind the mountain.
Although no third party knew the outcome of their fight, the soldiers of Military accurately deduced what happened. Later, upon unintentionally learning this news, they suspected it was Li Mu who had blabbed. Thus, they constantly looked for faults in Li Mu, causing their conflict to deepen. It wasn't until Sima Shang took him away that Zhao Shicheng reluctantly bid farewell to Li Mu.
Last night, when he went up the mountain and found Li Mu there, their past grievances left them with nothing to say. Zhao Shicheng, holding onto his status, could not be bothered to see Sima Shang again and simply waved his hand before leading his soldiers back to the camp at Shanxia.
There is an old saying that nothing happens without reason, which reappeared here. If Zhao Shicheng had not disliked Li Mu, he would have led his team to greet Sima Shang. Their relationship was actually quite good; it would have been reasonable for them to chat when they met. If that had been the case, he would have immediately noticed that there were new Flag Soldiers at Observation Post! A few questions could reveal the details since Luzi's small Qin Army team was not truly made up of replacement personnel.
Even if a dozen Qin People are skilled fighters, facing two hundred Zhao Army Cavalry would be futile!
This is also why Luzi felt fortunate when he learned that those who went up the mountain had returned! However, developments in events never allow for a repeat; they never take pity on anyone who realizes too late.
Time flies; once missed, it can never be regained.
When Wang Jian found Luzi while observing the battle situation, Luzi had already ordered all weapons buried in the snow to be dug out. Dressed in Qin Army attire and seated on a wooden bench, Luzi watched as Xiao Yu'er quietly styled her hair into a Qin People bun. When both saw Wang Jian enter the room, they smiled and nodded simultaneously.
Wang Jian walked up to the table and removed a Zhao Army Sword. Then he picked up a Qin State long sword and looked at it before turning back and saying, "General! You should take Xiao Yu'er up the mountain; it's still not too late to leave now. After going down the mountain, take a detour towards the ferry point and you will encounter our army. I will lead my brothers..."
Luzi turned back to look at Xiao Yu'er, who nodded in understanding. "General Wang Jian! I have already discussed with Luzi; if we leave together, we will leave together; if we stay, we will stay together!"
Wang Jian had no intention of changing his clothes, as they no longer mattered. Just as he hung the Bronze Longsword at his waist, he heard this statement. He turned around angrily and said, "What time is it!? We can't escape if we all leave together! The Catapult troops of Shanxia have already stopped firing; they must know something is wrong at the Observation Post! Hurry up! As long as you are alive, our Special Forces Unit plan can still be realized! Otherwise, the deaths of our brothers will be meaningless!"
Luzi smiled and shook his head, looking at Xiao Yu'er, who had already changed into the Qin Army attire. Once Xiao Yu'er stepped out of the room, Luzi grabbed the Qin uniform and handed it to Wang Jian. "Even if I die, as a man of Qin State, I will die honorably in battle!"
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