Chapter 7: Offensive Posture

Gazing seriously at the crowd engaged in the brawl, the main authority waved his hand and commanded: "Step in!"

Lu Zhe knew that the fighters were all captives from the Six States. Having been a part of the Qin army for over three months, what was his impression of the Qin army? He had never seen the Qin army being particularly overbearing, and during the march, there had been no instances of oppression against the good people. On the contrary, he only experienced an almost ruthless discipline. As for the people from the Six States, they did not appear to be as united as described in textbooks, always ready to overthrow the Qin. Instead, it seemed that there were significant conflicts among them, as they almost frequently engaged in brawls.

As he charged forward in the queue, Lu Zhe felt an overwhelming surge of strength coursing through his entire being, a sensation he had never experienced before. However, he understood that this was what was called "collective strength," which could transform cowards into warriors and make warriors even more formidable

The battle ahead was intense, yet the gradually arriving Qin army, including the small team led by Lü Zhe, stood in formation, bizarrely doing nothing but watching.

Hearing this address caught Lu Zhe off guard, leaving him quite confused as to whether he had misheard it, especially since the term "master" seemed akin to how a slave would refer to their owner

The knight at the forefront reined in the reins, sitting astride the spirited black warhorse whose front hooves seemed to be striking the clouds as it moved. The knight controlled the warhorse, which had its front hooves raised, with his legs tightly gripping its belly, adopting a slightly tilted posture that looked both impressive and majestic. As the warhorse's front hooves struck the ground, splattering mud and grass clippings, the remaining riders simultaneously came to a halt, clearly indicating their well-trained discipline.

As they drew closer, the charging soldiers of the Qin army began to accelerate, doing so in complete silence without uttering a single roar

Blue skies, white clouds, and green grasslands; it is hard to say which place in later generations this refers to, but it is probably in the northwest direction of the Qin state

The grass was subjected to various disturbances; when one person fell, several others would pounce on them, striking their heads with fists. As the fallen individual lost their ability to move, those who had just come together would act as if they had gone mad, attacking anyone nearby.

As soon as the master arrived, five hundred generals (hundred generals) jogged over, and the five of them saluted in unison, calling out: "Master!"

Lu Zheye has experienced this charging posture; he has personally felt the "science" behind this stance. When running, maintaining tension in the chest and shoulder blades creates a sense of power, instilling feelings of safety and confidence. This allows for tighter control of the long spear in hand, preventing unnecessary shaking that could waste precision or lead to easy deflection. At the same time, a stable lower body ensures that one does not falter or fall during collisions.

At this moment, Lu Zhe, dressed in the battle robe of the Qin army, was filled with confusion

The sound of hooves "da de da de da de" is so faint amidst the background filled with shouts and screams on hetushucom.com that it would be nearly impossible to notice the ten or so knights galloping this way if it weren't for Lu Zhe's habit of looking around.

Can you imagine what kind of scene a brawl with countless shadows of people would be? It is almost like a bizarre drama, especially with nearly 1,000 Qin soldiers continuously gathering.

He is not a "legitimate" Qin soldier; at times, he even struggles to understand commands. Many times, he is grateful to be a trivial minor official, otherwise he truly would not know what to do

The term "Zhu" is not the full name of this general; his title is "Wubai Zhu," which refers to a commander of five hundred men in the military system of the Qin state (not a general), and is considered a mid-level officer

Did the Qin army sweep through the six states and unify the Central Plains

Indeed, in this era, there are not many words; a wine cup is simply referred to as "cup," and a forest is called "wood." A person may have only one character for their name without a surname; those with surnames are either nobles or warriors, or scholars. This is something modern people cannot comprehend, yet it is a matter of great historical significance

As the wait drew nearer, he became increasingly focused. To be honest, this was the first time he had seen cavalry since his journey began. Driven by curiosity, he couldn't help but pay closer attention to the knights' appearance. Upon closer inspection, he indeed found that there were no stirrups, and the saddle's construction was not what he was familiar with. It was more accurate to describe it as a coarse burlap blanket rather than a saddle; it had no wooden or metal components and was simply tied onto the horse's back to cushion the rider.

If one knows the organization of the Qin army and the types of armor, the person is a "master"

The leading knight is clad in armor made of bronze, with the chest plate sewn from some kind of animal leather and fine thread. Each plate is square-shaped, approximately 5 centimeters in circumference. On the straps on either side of the shoulders, a white fluffy tassel is attached, perfectly covering two large oval bronze plates resembling a heart guard. The lower plates are rectangular; in contrast to the vertically sewn 5-centimeter plates, these elongated plates, about 10 centimeters long, are arranged horizontally, extending down to the skirt armor, creating a compact yet aesthetically pleasing appearance. The straps on either side of the shoulders are adorned with a white fluffy tassel, which neatly covers the two large oval bronze plates resembling a heart guard. The lower plates are rectangular; in contrast to the vertically sewn 5-centimeter plates, these elongated plates, about 10 centimeters long, are arranged horizontally, extending down to the skirt armor, creating a compact yet aesthetically pleasing appearance.

At the very moment the Qin army took action, most of the fighting crowd seemed completely unaware; they continued to pummel those around them with their fists or feet. However, some who noticed the Qin army advancing in a charging posture let out a howl and turned to flee.

The armor of the remaining knights is not particularly elaborate; aside from the skirt armor, it is not significantly different from that of the infantry. It seems that the presence or absence of skirt armor is the most obvious distinction between cavalry and infantry.

Their etiquette is not like the kind seen in television dramas, where both arms are extended with palms clasped in a fist. Instead, it resembles the illustrations in books, with both arms slightly angled forward and upward, palms bent inward at a ninety-degree angle, fingers together and thumbs pointing up, with the waist slightly leaning forward. This gesture of greeting appears very ancient and solemn under the smooth and flowing expression of respect

I do not know, truly do not know

One must understand what all of this signifies; the precision of weapons, the power that prevents them from being blocked, that is the moment of life and death. Falling on the battlefield? That can be deemed as death

What is the current historical pattern like

Lu Zhe was unaware of all this; he only knew that the front, shrouded in dust and fog, was chaotic. The intensity of the fighting crowd was as if they were dealing with a sworn enemy, exerting all their strength in a relentless struggle.

This is an extremely majestic scene, where the soldiers of the Qin army do not change their posture much while jogging. They pay great attention to the stability of their waists during the run, making every effort to prevent the long weapons held in their hands from swaying.

The soldiers of the Qin army still wore indifferent expressions. Almost simultaneously, they bent at the waist and stepped forward with their right foot, producing a dull thud as their large feet struck the ground. At the same moment, they raised their long halberds or spears. Twenty-five men formed the first squad, charging forward in a running posture, followed closely by a second squad in the same stance.

A commoner who has traveled from modern times, what do they understand about military commands... ? ... Especially the commands of ancient armies, isn't that strange?

In contrast to the silent charge of the Qin army depicted in the book, the crowd engaged in the brawl was filled with cries and wails

These individuals seem to have witnessed the charge of the Qin army more than once, and this charge resembles a deeply ingrained experience of terror that instills fear in them

Those individuals no longer possessed the fierce expressions they had during their earlier brawl. They huddled together, shrinking their bodies in fear. Lv Zhe looked on in confusion, having come to understand the strength and confidence of the Qin army. He observed the unique ferocity of the prisoners of the six states towards their fellow countrymen, alongside their fear and inability to resist the Qin army.

Did King Zheng of Qin, suspecting that the title "Wang" could no longer express his martial prowess, become the "Emperor" who surpassed the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors at the suggestion of his ministers such as Li Si?

Look, this is the generation gap

There is hardly any towering tree visible here; what exists are only short trees with fewer leaves, whose names cannot be recalled. This may be due to the sparse human presence, as the grass is quite dense, reaching about the height of a person

Under the straightforward military command, the hundred generals returned to the ranks with an even more succinct order: "Drive!"

What caused the once powerful Qin army to suffer repeated defeats; what transformed the seemingly docile six states into fierce tigers

It was almost a complete rout; the Qin army, with just one charge, drove back nearly ten thousand combatants who did not even offer the slightest resistance, forcing them into a tight circle, trembling like lambs awaiting slaughter.