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The suggestion made by General Meng Wu is not unfeasible, especially since General Wang Jian is present in the military at this time. Moreover, there are esteemed generals with extensive battlefield experience; lacking a few young recruits will not significantly impact the upcoming battles.
Since that is the case... this plan is viable!
Luzi once again sought Meng Wu's opinion and, seeing his determination, decided not to say much more. He then provided instructions and handed over a communication token to Meng Wu. He instructed Meng Wu to head directly to Qianzhou County City to contact Xin Youcai, also known as Xin the Shopkeeper.
After all, bringing the Qin Army soldiers into Qi State would be too conspicuous, so wearing armor was not an option. There was no need to worry about manpower; Xin the Shopkeeper could dispatch some assistance when the time came.
As for confirming identities with specific phrases, that was necessary due to the nature of their mission. For instance, code words like "Heavenly King Covers the Earth Tiger" and "Treasure Pagoda Town River Demon" would be used. There’s no need to elaborate on this; it suffices to know that such measures were required.
Once everything was clearly communicated, Meng Wu felt as light as a swallow after removing his general's armor and handing over his sword. Despite the heavy Terracotta Armor pieces, they could not withstand the high-speed bolts of crossbows. If he didn’t aspire to be a general for life, he would never wear this set of tiles out in public!
Seeing Meng Wu reluctant to part with his military uniform, Luzi quickly reassured him that this operation only required him to remove his armor and would not affect his military position at this time. Once the mission was officially concluded, he would still wear this armor upon returning home, and there might even be a chance for promotion!
When Luzi said this, he didn’t even believe it himself. The several groups sent out earlier had yet to return from sea; even with optimistic estimates, their chances were slim. Meng Daoshui personally going... oh dear! This could escalate! Let’s hope they don’t disturb the deities on the celestial mountain!
As Meng Wu mounted his warhorse, Luzi clasped his fists in salute. "I wish General Meng success in finding that legendary celestial mountain for King Qin. All our soldiers are eagerly awaiting your return! Please take care along the way!"
Meng Wu returned the gesture and was just about to leave when he heard shouting from the forest.
"Great General! General Meng, please wait! The king's decree is here!"
Isn’t the king training troops in Hanoi? Why has he suddenly recalled this old unit? Luzi saw Sun Thirteen hurrying over with someone dressed in commoner's clothing and waved for Meng Wu to dismount and come over to listen.
At this time, it was wartime, and all formalities were simplified. This was actually the intention of King Zhao of Qin; besides, even if you knelt down, I wouldn't be able to see you. As long as it's in your heart, that's what matters; nothing else is important!
Hearing such words from the visitor, Luzi immediately broke out in a cold sweat. Seeing that there was no one around, he hurriedly knelt down with Meng Wu and Sun Thirteen to pledge their loyalty. Rules are rules; they couldn't let this be broken!
This matter originated when King Zhao of Qin, who was training troops in Hanoi County, received a secret report that the Qi State had agreed to send 200,000 troops secretly into the Shangdang War Zone for Zhao State. To ensure Wuan Jun achieved this immortal military merit, King Zhao of Qin ordered Luzi, who was stationed at the Dan Shui River Defense Line, to immediately set off for Linzi in Qi State to prevent Qi State from deploying troops.
All expenses could be handled cheaply; materials could be supplemented later. As for personnel and attendants, you have full discretion! Just don't take the Esteemed Generals and their troops along to Qi State; the specific number can be adjusted as needed. Based on completing this mission, consider limiting the entourage to fifty people!
After confirming that General Lu understood the king's intentions, the Herald took his leave to report back.
Luzi did not know this person well but noticed his weary appearance and thought to offer him a moment to rest and eat something before leaving. The distance to Hanoi County was not short, and it was filled with the intertwined forces of Qin and Zhao. Directly crossing the war zone was clearly unwise; taking a detour would not allow for a return in just a few days.
The visitor first expressed gratitude to General Lu and then patted his shoulder bag to indicate that the provisions inside were sufficient for the journey. The king was anxious for a reply, so resting was unnecessary!
Realizing that the visitor did not intend to stay for conversation, Luzi decided not to press further. Once the Herald mounted his warhorse and settled in, Luzi clasped his fists and said, "The green mountains remain unchanged, and the Green Water flows long! When our army triumphantly returns home, we shall meet again as brothers!"
"Then it's settled! At that time, I will host a welcome feast for the General! Take care!" The Herald replied before bowing to General Lu. He then gestured respectfully towards Meng Wu and Sun Thirteen before turning away.
Watching the Herald's figure disappear into the dense forest, Meng Wu looked at General Lu and Sun Thirteen in armor. "It seems I'm not the only one shedding military garb? Looks like we brothers are destined to stick together for life!"
Having just heard that he would also go to Qi State, Luzi had already made up his mind. It was fine to travel together along the way, but once they entered Qi State's territory, they would part ways immediately. Although Linzi and Qianzhou County City were relatively close in position, it was still necessary to separate as much as possible!
As for when they would gather again, that would naturally depend on when Meng Wu encountered water!
Luzi has already thought that if everything goes smoothly in the capital of Qi State, Linzi, he could consider taking a detour to establish a branch in Qingzhou and Gaomi County. From Gaomi, it would only take a few days to reach Qianzhou County City! By then, General Meng Wu, who would have already arrived at the seaside, would have adjusted his aura accordingly.
The king's order was to set off immediately. Before leaving, Luzi gathered the generals for a meeting. He simply stated that the king had decreed for him to leave the front lines for a while, and that the defense work here would temporarily be handled by General Wang Jian as acting general. He hoped that the esteemed generals could understand this decision and fully support Wang Jian in this defensive battle.
In truth, these words were somewhat unnecessary, but Luzi felt uneasy if he didn't express them. After all, Wuan Jun's decision to keep this troop here was quite useful. If orders were disrupted due to the general's absence, it would be their side that suffered.
After receiving unanimous agreement from the old generals, Luzi urged Wang Jian to shoulder this heavy responsibility. Although recent battles had been led by Wang Jian, the general still belonged to General Lu.
Luzi's intention was not to claim credit but to remind the temporary general to adjust his mindset promptly. The pressure on a deputy is relatively smaller and can be described as being responsible for one aspect. In contrast, a principal must consider all aspects, which can be understood as a matter of breadth.
What kind of person can be called an expert? It is someone who can understand what others are saying and timely adjust their own thinking. If one complicates what should be a straightforward discussion too much, many thoughts will inevitably deviate irreversibly. When that happens, it will no longer be a simple matter of switching between points and breadth.
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