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Luzi was well aware of his limitations; leading troops in battle and defending the city were not his strengths. The necessity to venture out to negotiate for hostages was a reality he had to face. If it weren't for the presence of General Dong Qing in the city, the army would never have lasted until tonight.
He thought that finding a reliable leader would solve everything, but he did not expect that this anchor would be lost again. Due to the fierce fighting in the East City area, Dong Qing, fully aware of the danger, chose to personally lead the defense of the East City Wall. As expected, the outcome was dire; he nearly lost his life at the East Gate!
The current situation was well known. The only thing that could halt the enemy's advance was the city wall; losing this man-made barrier would mean the fall of the city. When Jin Bi was captured and brought into the city, Luzi deliberately instructed the Soldiers to wave the Great Banner back and forth. This made the opposing Commander believe that there were still eight thousand troops in Wild King City, which was far from the truth.
By afternoon, all able-bodied men in the city had already taken to the walls to fight, totaling no more than three thousand. According to recent counts, only a few hundred were still fit for battle, most of whom were injured. There were just over two hundred who were temporarily unharmed.
The extensive fortifications of Wild King City could not be filled even with hundreds of people scattered across them!
Luzi held Dong Qing's hands tightly, breathing warmth onto them to help restore his body temperature. However, it felt as if he was holding onto ice; coldness crept up his arms, nearly freezing his heart.
Hearing cries behind him, Luzi turned and gestured for those who wanted to cry to step outside. He then focused on Dong Qing's pale face, noticing a hint of determination shining through. Just moments ago, he had seen the clever strategy left by the Grand Commander.
Unfortunately, the letter did not mention any specific strategies. The pouch contained a general's seal and an appointment letter sealed with the royal insignia. The name on this bronze seal was Luzi, and the appointment letter was issued by King Zhao of Qin and approved by the Qin State Ministry of War. This meant that Lu Ziquan was not an unknown figure in the military; he was a general with his own seal!
The date on the appointment letter was from the forty-fifth year of King Zhao of Qin, indicating that this appointment had been prepared two years prior. It seemed that the king had set a rule for Wang He, which explained why he had not yet delivered this appointment.
Upon learning this truth, Luzi felt a warmth in his heart. He did not blame Wang He Old General for not revealing the truth sooner. As a vassal, obtaining command over an army was nearly impossible—especially for someone like Luzi, who could only receive such an appointment with absolute trust from King Zhao of Qin.
The reason why Old General Wang He had delayed revealing the truth was that he needed time to observe and confirm. This wasn't due to distrust but rather adherence to the king's will. If nothing was done, there would be no issue; however, once action was taken, one must be prepared to bear all foreseeable and unforeseeable consequences.
This situation is akin to taking an exam; you cannot question a teacher's trust in your study habits simply because you are being tested. It is more about using exams to validate that you are making progress every single moment!
As long as there is this appointment letter, Luzi can naturally command the garrison of Wild King City to fight with legitimacy. However, at this moment, the only one who knows how to defend the city, Dong Qing, is unconscious.
"General Dong! Thank you for your trust in me, but leading troops into battle is not my strong suit. Setting aside the current disparity in numbers, outside the city are the elite forces of Wei Kingdom. The soldiers we have defending the city are few, mostly consisting of poorly trained military workers and local residents. With such a vast difference in strength, what am I supposed to do?!"
"General! There is movement at the East City Wall!"
Hearing the shouts from outside, Luzi stood up and patted Dong Qing's shoulder. "General, take care! If I don't return tonight, it may mean I've fallen in battle. As a soldier of Great Qin, I must uphold Martial Valor in Death!" After saying this, he was about to turn away when Dong Qing grabbed him.
Dong Qing's injuries were too severe; even if he woke up, he had no strength to speak. He looked at Luzi with dimming lights in his eyes and managed a faint smile. Struggling to lift his arms in a gesture of embrace, he then pointed to his heart. Completing these two actions seemed to exhaust all his remaining strength, and his breathing began to quicken.
Luzi steadied his sword with his left hand and nodded at Dong Qing. "I understand! General, focus on recovering! Wild King City is ours!" After saying this, he raised his right hand to salute the now unconscious general once more. He turned and walked out, leaping onto the warhorse that had been waiting outside. "Let's go! Head towards the East City Wall!"
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The Wei forces attacking from outside discovered that the East City Wall was severely damaged and decided to focus their main assault on this position. If Wei General Jin Bi were not present in the military camp, none of the other commanders would heed Wei Wujie's words. However, the current problem was that Jin Bi was very familiar with Wei Wujie, causing their battle strategy to align more closely with Wei Wujie's thinking.
Since hearing about Luzi's persuasion in Wild King City, Jin Bi decided not to engage until he received news from Shangdang. For safety's sake, he even dispatched a large number of scouts to monitor Qin Army movements. He wasn't worried about issues with his own catapults; after all, he had thirty thousand troops under his command.
Following the initial agreement with Plain King to directly target the Qin Army Granary, he left twenty thousand troops near Boundary for support. If everything went smoothly, they could notify the support troops to converge on Wild King City and take advantage of the situation to cut off Qin Army's retreat. If the situation in Shangdang did not go well, then these twenty thousand troops could ensure a safe withdrawal back into Wei Kingdom.
However, all plans were thrown into disarray with Wei Wujie's arrival. Without receiving any news from Shangdang Region, Wei Kingdom's forces launched a full-scale attack on Wild King City that afternoon during the hour of Wu. Continuous assaults throughout the afternoon resulted in thousands of lives lost in an instant.
The battle intensified under Wei Wujie's leadership as they nearly captured the East City Wall of Wild King City. Ultimately, however, they fell short; even Wei Wujie himself narrowly escaped being killed by a Fleeting Arrow shot from above the city walls. Had it not been for his retainer beside him acting swiftly, he would have been pierced through the forehead by now. Even so, his scalp was still lacerated with a significant wound.
Returning from his injuries, Wei Wujie didn't care; the wounds made him appear more masculine! Through the recent battle, he discovered that the number of Qin Army troops was not as Jin Bi had claimed, with eight thousand still remaining. If he was correct, the Qin People were about to exhaust their forces!
When Jin Bi found Wei Wujie, he saw him pacing back and forth in the tent with a bandage wrapped around his head. Relieved, he urged, "Young Master! The number of defenders in the city is evident; you may not believe it! At this rate, our troops will soon be wiped out!"
Wei Wujie held his relative in contempt and, after his recent encounter with the Qin Army, was even less inclined to believe such claims. He sneered, "Military Strategy states: Warriors! Deception! What is real is false, and what is false is real! If Luzi truly has the eight thousand you mentioned, how could he possibly let you know!?"
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