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Hearing the old man ranting, Zhang Cheng, kneeling below, felt a surge of anger. What did I do to deserve this? One is the Chancellor of Great Qin, breaking the law while knowing it. Spending thousands of taels of gold from the Qin State just to curry favor with the current and future King Qin! The other is the senior brother... openly doing something so outrageous!
You can't even bear to scold me, so why take it out on me? It seems this job is impossible! I should find an opportunity to be dispatched to the Feudal States to oversee a department, at least I could earn some peace and quiet!
King Zhao of Qin was speaking happily when he suddenly noticed that the kneeling man had his head down and was silent. He asked, "Zhang Cheng! Are you not satisfied?"
Zhang Cheng was also furious from being scolded but managed to suppress it before responding. "Your Majesty! Is that brat causing you trouble again? This sounds quite serious..."
Earlier, someone had spoken well for a certain individual, so why was he questioning me now? King Zhao of Qin was filled with doubts and looked again at the terrified kneeler. "Oh!? Don't you know who it is?"
What a headache! Zhang Cheng decided to continue playing dumb, indicating that he truly did not know.
King Zhao of Qin grunted heavily and suddenly asked, "In your personal opinion, how should this matter be handled?"
If this were any other time, Zhang Cheng would never dare to take on such a task. Any handling of ministers would naturally fall under Holy Judgment. After being bombarded with scolding earlier, his mind seemed a bit foggy. Gritting his teeth, he replied, "Anyone who dares to anger His Majesty and provoke divine wrath must be a treacherous minister deserving of death! Simply executing him would be too merciful. In my humble opinion, we should capture that heinous person and flay him alive; he shouldn't be allowed to die easily!"
Upon hearing such vicious words, King Zhao of Qin was secretly astonished at how ruthless this young man could be. If this person were older, he might start becoming nostalgic; after all, even King Qin would not escape this cycle. Remembering Fan Ju and Luzi being tortured into a pile of flesh made him feel a twinge of compassion. Reflecting on past memories made him realize how worth remembering they were.
His heart softened instantly, prompting him to silence the still mumbling Zhang Cheng. He said, "Since Luzi was injured, his reflexes and ability to handle emergencies have shown signs of fatigue. Hmm! It seems we have no choice but to proceed like this! You will immediately send someone to Shangdang with a gold medal to bring him back for me!"
Zhang Cheng had only been venting his frustrations earlier; his heart still leaned towards his senior brother. It was fine to talk behind his back, but when it came to real matters, he still needed to protect him. Hearing that King Qin wanted to go to Shangdang to bring someone back, he quickly pointed out that currently, Luzi was most familiar with the local situation. After all, before the Qin Army entered Shangdang, the intelligence department had already infiltrated ahead. If they replaced the frontline intelligence officer based on hearsay, it could lead to significant issues.
This decision should be reconsidered by Your Majesty!
According to the confidential report, the recent selection in Zhao State has caused quite a stir. Even though various Feudal States are participating, it is merely for the sake of joining in. Once the snow melts and the ice thaws this spring, the main force of the Qin Army can split its troops and take a route through Wei Kingdom directly to Zhao's capital. When that time comes, not only will the main force of Zhao Army left in Taihang Mountain be in jeopardy, but even whether Handan City can hold out is uncertain. Whether it’s besieging or cutting off the supply lines of Zhao Army, one thing is certain: the Zhao Army entrenched in Taihang Mountain will inevitably face a conclusion!
“Zhang Cheng! The situation is already set; when the water rises, the channel will form! There’s no point in Luzi staying on the front line any longer; go down and carry out your orders!” King Zhao of Qin waved his hand, signaling Zhang Cheng to withdraw, then took the operational plan transmitted by Wang He to continue reviewing it.
This tactical summary from the front lines is indeed a good strategy. Even when spring arrives, directly attacking the mountain won't be easy. Facing an elevated Zhao Army, one soldier holding the pass is exactly what this means. A direct assault isn’t impossible, but the cost would be too high. As for besieging an already fortified Zhao Army on the mountain, that seems quite challenging.
At this moment, just thinking about the term "Fortification" made King Zhao of Qin furious. As a soldier, facing combat and dying in battle would be without regret. Just look at how things are now! Ah! They’re building fortifications wherever they go! By the way! Is Lian Po from a family of construction workers!?
As for Lian Po's family background, it certainly has nothing to do with construction. However, practice has proven that through this strategy of waiting for the enemy to tire, the main force of Zhao Army still receives maximum protection. Faced with an inability to exert Zhao Army's excellent and rapid mobility, utilizing fortifications for defensive infiltration in mountainous terrain is also a viable strategy.
Don’t underestimate this defensive method; even when Qin Army arrays around Dan Shui River, they still cannot eliminate several Zhao Army camps behind them. Multiple organized large-scale assaults have ended in failure, which speaks volumes.
Meanwhile, the entire command structure of Qin Army, intoxicated by their victories, has collectively overlooked a critical issue. Why does Zhao Army—whose combat strength is on par with Qin Army—frequently retreat instead of engaging? What are they waiting for!? If Commander of Zhao Army does not wish to engage in a decisive battle with Qin Army’s main force, then what is the purpose of leaving troops inside Shangdang Region’s fortifications!?
Lian Po remains steadfast without engaging in battle, willing to bear criticism and misunderstanding alone. He is actually just waiting for an opportunity—one that could ultimately determine Zhao State's future. He finally got his chance; however, it came with orders for a change in command. He felt no regret and did not complain about fate because he had already prepared himself to face all unforeseen outcomes when he made this decision.
Currently, what worries Lian Po most is who will take command next. If Zhao Kuo takes over from King Zhao and seizes the initiative, he can rest easy. With the arrival of his successor leading 250,000 Allied Forces, he felt an immediate sense of relief.
Opinions may differ due to work rather than personal grudges. Setting that aside leaves only a senior and a junior. At this moment, Lian Po felt much lighter than before; his tone was no longer that of a Grand Commander.
The newly appointed commander Zhao Kuo is not narrow-minded; seeing the old general with silver hair and a white beard pains him deeply. When it comes to loyalty to one’s country, no one can say anything against Old General. For righteousness’ sake alone, he deserves respect from younger generations.
Old generals have their advantages; years of accumulated experience represent significant wealth that cannot be bought with money and is knowledge that can only be understood through experience rather than explained in words.
Zhao Kuo certainly understood this principle. After completing the handover procedures, he asked Old General if he would be willing to continue serving in the Military. If he was willing...
Lian Po was eager to leave this mess behind, so how could he possibly take it up again at this moment? After hearing Zhao Kuo's warm invitation, he smiled and said, "The old general is getting on in years! If it weren't for us old fellows holding back you young rising stars all these years, I believe the Daimyo would have already heard of you across the Feudal States. Now that there is an opportunity to soar, do not let yourself be hindered by unnecessary concerns!"
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