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King Zhao Xiaocheng, of the Ying Surname, from the Zhao Clan, is the son of Zhao Huiwen Wang. His hometown is Handan in the State of Zhao; he is a state official and the Sovereign of the Feudal State of Zhao.
Late at night, he had a dream in which a dragon descended from the heavens. Zhao Wang Dan rode it, flying over the Three Mountains and Five Peaks, aiming to reach the heavenly court. For some unknown reason, he fell and landed near Gold Mountain and Jade Mountain. Upon waking, he urgently summoned the doctor Zhao Yu to discuss the dream's omen.
Zhao Yu pondered for a moment and replied, "To dream of riding a dragon signifies an ascent. Falling to the ground naturally means gaining land. Seeing Gold Mountain and Jade Mountain must be an auspicious sign of wealth. Congratulations, Your Majesty! In a few days, our State of Zhao will surely see good omens."
Hearing this, Zhao Wang Dan could not help but feel overjoyed. After dismissing Zhao Yu, he summoned the palace diviner for a second opinion.
The diviner reported that riding a dragon to ascend but then falling suggests there may be many variables or that it is merely a name without substance. The peaks of gold and jade are observable but not usable. This dream is not an auspicious one; I advise Your Majesty to be cautious in recent matters.
Zhao Wang Dan still preferred to believe Zhao Yu's earlier words and did not wish to see the diviner again, ordering him to leave immediately. A few days later, indeed, a messenger sent by Feng Ting, the governor of Shangdang, arrived at the capital Handan of Zhao State to present cities.
With the dream omen predicting land gain and Feng Ting offering seventeen cities from Shangdang to Zhao State, Zhao Wang Dan became deeply convinced of Zhao Yu's words and declared that this was heaven sending Feng Ting with land for Zhao State. As the saying goes, if heaven gives and one does not take it, they will face misfortune. Since this is the case, I shall graciously accept!
This was the origin of the Shangdang Campaign; a dream of the Sovereign of Zhao led to a battle between Qin and Zhao that mobilized over a million troops in the Shangdang Region. Old General Meng Ao learned from Luzi about this anecdote and realized how this entire campaign had begun.
Ancient people believed in heavenly omens, and Meng Ao was no exception. However, it seemed somewhat unreasonable! The Qin State was busy repairing houses and decorating for what they thought would be their wedding day only to find that the groom was not themselves but someone else!
Why did Zhao State receive seventeen cities without sending even one soldier into Han Territory? This felt like an extreme injustice for us in Qin State!
Luzi pointed out that this was simply how things were; after all, Zhao State also had hundreds of thousands of armored troops. Moreover, many cavalry generals from various feudal states had studied at Zhao State's Cavalry Command Academy; thus, their claim to leadership was not unfounded. It seemed reasonable for teachers and students to collaborate on ecological tourism real estate development!
Meng Ao had also spent time at the Cavalry Command Academy established in Original Yang in Zhao State and found this reasoning agreeable. While nodding in agreement, he insisted that even if this groom was not ours, we must not let Zhao State benefit from it easily. Since it was their Sovereign's dream, let them continue living in this dream for good!
Hearing this, Luzi slammed the table. "What General Meng said is absolutely right! This groom is most suitable for our Great Qin!"
...
As for the matter of equipping the Army, Fan Chenglong indeed handled it efficiently. The initial agreement with Luzi to prepare within twenty hours had ample leeway, and the actual time taken for the report was even less than one hour. The logistics for supplies had already been assigned to a dedicated person, and all necessary ships and materials were ready.
The ability of a capable person lies in their capacity to draw inferences from one instance and execute tasks beautifully. Luzi now had nothing to worry about; he only needed to lead the Army's development. It seemed that having Fan Chenglong as a Kuto in Wild King City was a waste of talent; he could easily handle the defense of Shangdang County, Luzi thought.
Pre-battle mobilization was essential, and fully armored Luzi stood on the command platform with great presence. The re-equipped Qin Army also shone in their armor, exuding an extraordinary aura. The only oddity was that there seemed to be quite a few older individuals in the ranks. Among them were not just many Old Generals but also numerous veteran Soldiers!
Luzi initially planned to find some capable fighters among the Wounded Soldiers since they were young and strong. However, those who could be sent for recovery had injuries that could not heal in a short time.
Since that was the case, it didn't matter! If we can't match Zhao Army's physical strength, then let's compete with our wits! Resolute in his decision, Luzi no longer dwelled on this matter and delivered a rousing speech that resonated powerfully. Once he stirred up the Army's enthusiasm, he suddenly raised his arm and issued the command.
"All troops advance!"
Fan Chenglong, who remained behind to guard the city as per military orders, personally saw off the Generals from Wild King City, shedding tears at parting at the ten-mile long pavilion. This battle would take them deep into enemy territory, facing immense logistical pressure. Luzi made this decision after careful consideration, entrusting this heavy responsibility to Fan Koutou.
Through these days of interaction, Luzi found Fan Chenglong capable of this task. At parting, he repeatedly reminded Fan Chenglong to be cautious while guarding the city. As long as all defending officers and soldiers did not leave the city to engage with the enemy, even if Zhao Kuo himself led his Army over, it wouldn't be possible for them to breach the city within ten days or half a month.
Regarding logistics for supplies, they just needed to follow the plan to ensure everything was secure. Once the transport ships reached Yang Gujian, those responsible for land transport would come out to assist the fleet. Considering various issues such as safety during water and land transport, the pickup location might not be fixed. At that time, they just needed to navigate along the river and pay attention to riverbank markers.
The importance of supplies for combat troops is well understood by both Luzi and Fan Chenglong. Hearing Luzi's repeated reminders at this moment, Fan Chenglong immediately pledged to strictly follow orders. His only regret in life was not being able to follow the General into battle against enemies. Whether on the front lines or in the rear, they were all striving for Great Qin's inevitable victory; thus Your Excellency should wait in Wild King City for news of General Lu's triumph!
Everything that needed to be said has been said, and all the instructions have been given. Luzi turned in his saddle, clasped his fists, and said, "This city will be entrusted to General Fan! We seek not personal wealth and glory in this life, but only for our Great Qin Army to achieve victory and success! Take care!"
"Farewell, General Lu! Farewell to all the generals!"
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Li Xin, following the Qin Army as they moved northward, unintentionally glanced back at the long pavilion ten miles away and saw Fan Chenglong still standing there, waving. A warmth filled his heart, and tears nearly flowed. He knew that the reason the Qin State Army could set off early for the front lines was entirely due to this person's exceptional abilities. It was not apparent during their usual interactions, but one could truly recognize talent in times of crisis. Reflecting on this, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Our Great Qin is indeed filled with talented individuals; it seems this is not an exaggeration!"
Hearing these words, Luzi pulled on the reins and paused to look back. Seeing the Qin Army moving with a momentum that seemed to shake the mountains and rivers, he felt a surge of emotions. Nodding, he smiled and replied, "You, I, and all the generals, including all the soldiers who are rushing to Great King Village, are indeed talented individuals! If we cannot win this battle, we would be ashamed before our King Qin!" After saying this, he waved his hand in salute to Fan Chenglong in the distance. Then he flicked his whip and urged his horse forward.
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