A step into the past - 寻秦记 - by Huang Yi

[NooBz]

5th but doesn't matter...the most important is ahead of BP..

[rati4u]

Arghhhhhh.................. Balikpapan is being bullied to the extent of papanbalik

[lawwoo]

OMG. 1 short meeting and am inhaling all the smoke. Bwahahaha.

[balikpapan]

it's not deliberate.... but I notice that this post is right after balikpapan.... so logically he won't be back so soon.... :P

"Though it's been a while now
I can still feel so much pain,
Like a knife that cuts you the wound heals
but the scar, that scar will remain..."

[balikpapan]

Than alot for the update Jean!!

goddam it, szfong!! You got it just one minute after Jean's. How is it possible to better THAT?

or Are you Jean's second account?? :P



Thank you for the new chapter, Jean. Sounds like it'll be another great chapter. Having that King Eagle is like using a cheating code in video game

[yeongwee]

nth. getting into the game.

[deepbleu]

"Though it's been a while now
I can still feel so much pain,
Like a knife that cuts you the wound heals
but the scar, that scar will remain..."

"every rose has it`s thorn?"

poor balikpapan XD

[Jean]

update.....


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Xiang Shaolong was secretly finding it comical that he is winning because he has 2000 more years of military knowledge. He just have to randomly choose one or two beautiful tricks from famous ancient wars and he’ll be able to make use of them.

He immediately snuck out of camp with the 18 Warriors and rode along the bank upstream.

Just like what Cheng Jun has said, there were tall fire beacons every 10 miles along the way, each about 50 feet high and at the platform on top there was a wooden beam about 30 feet tall with a horizontal board which can be moved up and down the beam so that the soldiers can climb up to look far away. At the edge of every board there was a large cage stuffed with hay. If they see traces of the enemy, it will give out smoke during the day and fire during the night and with the appropriate signal, inform them of the enemy’s numbers and distance.

There’s also a huge drum at the top of the platform, made for long distance communication.

But in Xiang Shaolong’s perspective as a Special Task Force member, as long as the night is dark with no moon and making use of floating devices, it’s not impossible to cross the river and get rid of the signal men atop these beacons. Once he thought of this, he shuddered, already knowing what the enemy is waiting for.

They are waiting for a dark and moonless night, when dark clouds will cover the night sky.

Only under such a situation will they be able to carry out the sudden sneak attack by moving their troops across the river.

Xiang Shaolong came to the where Zhou Liang had pointed out, about 20 miles upstream and realized that the water is less rapid around this area and there are no dangerous cliffs on either side of the bank, an ideal place to build floating bridges to cross the river.

And it just so happens that there is a beacon there as well. From this it can be seen that when Meng Ao was building these beacons, he did put a lot of effort into it.

By now he knows what he should do and went back to camp.

The war cries of the enemy as well as their own men rang in the frontlines but the soldiers at the camp are all so used to it and those who have been given permission to rest are all sleeping, seemingly immune to the deafening battle drums and cries.

Xiang Shaolong went around on inspection and gave encouragement to the troops. He felt like he’s the Minister of Defence who is visiting the hardworking soldiers at the frontline as everyone cheered when he approached and morale was boosted.

In the wars of ancient civilization, the morale of an army can directly influence the success or failure of a battle.

When he returned to his commander’s tent, he saw Zhou Liang feeding fresh rabbit meat to Eagle King. As it turned out, he was unable to fall asleep.

Xiang Shaolong smiled, “Don’t worry, as long as the sky remains clear, the enemy will find it difficult to cross the river. So don’t be too tensed.”

Zhou Liang heaved a sigh of relief, “That’s much better.”

Xiang Shaolong fell into a deep sleep once he returned to his tent and dreamt of Ji Yanran, the other ladies and Xiang Bao’er. He also dreamt of Qin Qing, whom he has lost contact for a long time and when he woke up he was hit with a painful wave of yearning.

That night, their enemy intensified their attacks and threw huge rocks with their siege machines and destroyed the Qin’s first line of wooden barriers and filled up the ditches. The Qin army was forced to retreat to their second line of defense about half a mile away and only manage to drive the enemy away when they increased their numbers. There were casualties on both sides but of course the enemy suffered much larger losses as they are the attackers.

The next evening, Jing Jun leading an elite team of 2,000 cavalry arrived in camp and reported that the wounded and sick soldiers who were withdrawn are already on their way towards Zuicheng, and the grand army can come tonight.

Xiang Shaolong told Jing Jun about the enemy’s intention to cross the river. Jing Jun commented, “The sky is red in the morning and night, looking at the sky it’ll definitely rain within these two nights. You can leave this matter to me. The enemy will need at least one night’s work in order to build a floating bridge large enough to cross the river.”

Cheng Jun who was standing by the side asked, “What does General Jing intend to do?”

Jing Jun thought for a moment before replying, “I will withdraw the sentry at the beacons there and if the enemy is bold enough to cross the river, I will wait until they are right in the middle of the river where they cannot retreat or advance and launch a massive attack. We just have to put a few dozen siege engines up there and I’ll make them drink the waters of River De.”

Xiang Shaolong complimented him, “Xiao Jun have indeed improved a lot. You’ll be in total charge of this matter. Just remember that you must bring Zhou Liang with you.”

He then asked Jing Shan in and ordered him, Wu Guang, Wu Da and Dan Quan to prepare torches and to climb the hill to burn the forest once it’s night.

After the various teams of men have set off, Teng Yi’s ‘reinforcement troops’ arrived.

Dotted across the hills were campfires and lights, most of them were lanterns hung up in the air. There were only a few thousand men but it was made to look as if an impressive tens of thousands men were there.

That night, dark clouds indeed covered the sky. The clouds were thick but yet to rain, a most opportune time for sneak attacks.

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[rati4u]

First....

thanks Jean!

some one come and post....otherwise Balikpapan will come

[cowok]

Thank you very much, Lady Jean...

[lawwoo]

Bronze. Thank you Lady Jean.

[tweety365]

Too late for awards
Thanks Jean!

[ChronoReverse]

I thoroughly enjoy the battle scenarios so many thanks for continuing to provide the juicy details =)

[camtay]

Ah well, no podium position but still ahead of some people!

Thanks Jean for another awesome update.

[Gubrak]

Ha .. almost get into big five, but, nevermind, still ahead of BP
Thanks Jean.......

[crydee]

Wow the competition getting Hot and hotter!!
BalikPapan...its going to be very difficult for you man.

Thanks Jean!

[kohchun]

Still ahead, mate. Still ahead.....

[wandering]

thanx for the update

[NooBz]

thanks Jean... and ahead of BP

[balikpapan]

I bet spcnet might double their server capacity just from you guys visiting this thread, waiting for update

And, just to make it clear; this thread is all about the translator (mainly Lady Jean). I don't want to steal the limelight, here. So.., please always appreciate Jean's hard work.

Thank you for this sub chapter, Jean. I still find it hard to 'visualize' the war zone and those opposing armies positions. Well, maybe after some more sub-chapters, it all becomes clearer.