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Determined, Meng Wu rolled up the Military Map and handed it to Wang Jian, informing him of the name of the final stop for this communication mission: Great King Village!
In the Qin Army, there are strict regulations that the Military Map is always carried by a General's trusted aides. It can only change hands if the General dies in battle; otherwise, it must never be entrusted to anyone else. According to tradition, among Centurions, seniority is determined by the length of service, which decides who commands the troops. Such customary rules do not require discussion.
Meng Wu and Wang Jian were well acquainted, and Wang Jian respected General Meng's character, so he would never vie for command with Meng Wu. Although the Charioteer Camp holds a higher rank than the Seventeenth Infantry Battalion within the Qin Army, Wang Jian still adhered to the tradition of seniority based on service time.
Seeing Meng Wu's action at this moment, Wang Jian did not reach out to take it. He smiled and asked, "General Wang, what do you intend to do?"
Meng Wu did not retract his hand and shook his head with a smile. "In this operation, the Grand Commander has assigned my Seventeenth Infantry Battalion some mobility as well. Every time it has been you risking your lives to deliver messages while I stayed outside to assist. Now it's our turn to switch roles! You stay outside, and I will go in!"
That's my brother!
Wang Jian sighed inwardly and returned the Military Map. He firmly believed that there must be a story behind Great King Village, and Meng Wu was certainly aware of it. The reason he insisted on going in was solely for his mission.
If that were truly the case, then it was even more imperative to prevent the General from taking risks! Quickly analyzing the pros and cons, Wang Jian smiled and said, "Since the operation began, we have followed this routine. Changing plans at the last minute could lead to many inconveniences; it's better for my brother to go in and deliver the message."
After Wang Jian finished speaking, he noticed that Meng Wu still wanted to say something. He then threw out his trump card to finalize the matter. His reasoning was simple and irrefutable: we Charioteer Camp are all mounted officers. Cavalry is Cavalry! We are a rapid response force capable of breaching enemy camps and taking down generals! Don’t be fooled by your current horseback riding; you are still infantry at heart! When it comes to quick assaults and breakthroughs, your unit cannot compare with my Troops!
What if Zhao Kuo had set a trap inside? Entering would mean certain death. If indeed our Qin Army brothers were surrounded inside, how could we just turn a blind eye!? It was precisely this consideration that led Meng Wu to decide to temporarily swap positions with Wang Jian.
Meng Wu certainly understood that Wang Jian was correct; Soldiers excelled in defense and Arrow Formation attacks while Cavalry were unequivocally breaching troops. When it came to quick entries and exits, his own unit simply could not compare with Wang Jian's Troops. Thinking of this made him sigh deeply.
"More than ten years ago, I should have fought alongside my brothers and died in battle; living like this brings no peace of mind. Every night I dream of those familiar faces from the past, only to wake up with tears soaking my clothes. If only..."
Wang Jian returned to Capital Xianyang after completing the mission to find the legendary family. He had once inadvertently seen a document on Luzi's desk, one of which recorded the defeat of Meng Wu.
As someone who had access to these materials, Wang Jian was specially authorized to review them. Through these records, he learned that Meng Wu's troops had suffered defeat due to communication issues. If it weren't for this reason, Meng Wu would never have held his position until he ran out of ammunition and supplies before attempting to break through.
The records did not mention who was responsible for relaying messages to Meng Wu, but it was clear that a significant change must have occurred for such an outcome. Thousands of soldiers lost their lives simply because they did not receive the retreat order, leaving only a handful alive to return home. Many others had already turned to dust.
In theory, Meng Wu's repeated attempts to break through with his troops were not wrong and did not warrant punishment. The problem lay in the fact that he had actively ordered the soldiers to break through; if someone could prove that he acted after receiving orders, he would be in the clear.
However, the Ministry of War of the Qin State would not consider these nuances; they would strictly adhere to legal standards. Before receiving a retreat order, it was not permissible for him to command his troops to break through!
But there was no one to argue this point with, and it became an unhealable wound in Meng Wu's heart. If there truly were Qin Army troops in Great King Village, he would never want them to follow in his footsteps. The current encirclement was entirely different from before; after all, they were not yet at their last stand. By organizing a fresh force, they could even bring all the injured brothers out!
Wang Jian suddenly recalled Wuan Jun's gaze during their farewell and understood that the Grand Commander also recognized the difficulty of this mission. They were not abandoned by anyone; rather, they were compelled to act in order to save their brothers!
With that in mind, let them pave a Heavenly Road with their beliefs!
"General Meng! Brothers understand! Please rest assured! Even if Great King Village is a trap set by Zhao Kuo, we will carve a path through it! We are the Qin Army! A mighty force that never admits defeat!" Wang Jian said, standing straight and saluting Meng Wu with a standard military gesture. "General! Please give the order!"
Meng Wu gazed at the setting sun and nodded heavily. "Assemble the troops! Depart!"
...
Luzi stood atop Wild King City at North City Gate, watching the sun sink into the mountains, allowing its last rays to bathe him. Concerned about the front lines, he wished he could immediately request troops to rush to Dan Shui River. Several times he felt an impulse to ask Commander for a change in leadership but ultimately chose to abandon it out of fear of facing the situation.
Many Wounded Soldiers were sent to the city, yet none were aware that their Commander had been replaced. Among them were officers of Centurion rank and above, all of whom were equally oblivious to the situation.
However, just moments ago, one of the recently arrived Wounded Soldiers was someone he recognized. This person was named Chen Youliang, an officer who had been promoted during the Old Horse Ridge Defense Battle. Encountering a familiar face in such circumstances could bring tears to anyone's eyes.
Since Luzi and the others left the ancient city, Chen Youliang's unit had been incorporated into Qin General Wang Ling's forces and had moved across the Dan Shui River to set up camp with the main army. Just a few days prior, the Zhao Army had launched a full-scale attack. Chen Youliang's unit, responsible for protecting the left flank of the General, was hit first and was overwhelmed by the flood of Zhao soldiers before they could even form their defensive line.
By the time Chen Youliang organized a Defensive Formation, he realized that the Zhao Army had already crossed his defensive area and vanished from sight. This kind of situation had also occurred after the Qin Army entered the Shangdang Region, but at that time, it was the Qin Army that had taken such actions.
The sudden appearance of the main force of the Zhao Army indicated that something significant had happened since Lian Po would not have suddenly decided to inspect the Dan Shui River Boundary guarded by the Qin Army. After issuing strict orders for his troops to remain vigilant, Chen Youliang hurried to report to General Wang Ling in hopes of preparing for what lay ahead. However, he received orders to hold his position and ensure that the Zhao Army did not pass through.
These orders remained in effect until Meng Wu and General Wang Jian arrived with news. It was then that Chen Youliang learned that the army had already retreated to the Dan Shui River Defense Line. He initially intended to lead his soldiers in a charge toward the Dan River but was informed that route was blocked.
The subsequent events need not be elaborated upon; Luzi already knew the outcome. Wang Jian would provide Chen Youliang with a simple map for retreat, indicating a safe route to bypass the encirclement of the Zhao Army.
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