After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes, his gaze now filled with the same coldness and determination he always had.
But deep in his eyes, there was a hint of weariness and helplessness.
"Issue the order..." His voice carried a suppressed calm, "Each battalion shall secretly prepare to withdraw in three days."
"Withdraw troops?"
Although they had expected it, the generals still felt a chill in their hearts when they heard Yang Yan say it himself.
"It's not a rout, it's a strategic retreat."
Yang Yan said coldly, "Abandon the siege of Liangzhou and retreat the entire army to Xijing! Rely on the defenses of Xijing to regroup and fight again! Zhao Muyun, Lin Feng... and that Wuhuan woman! I will avenge this!"
Despite their reluctance, everyone understood that this was the only rational choice at the moment.
Staying under the walls of Liangzhou will only lead to our demise.
However, even though they wanted to leave, someone wouldn't let them go so easily.
Just as the Xijing army began its secret retreat, Zhao Muyun on the city wall of Liangzhou and Tang Yanhai of the scout camp almost simultaneously noticed the unusual activity in the enemy camp.
"Grand Commander, the smoke from cooking fires in the various camps of the Xijing Army has decreased, nighttime light control is stricter, the range of movement of patrolling cavalry has shrunk, and auxiliary soldiers have begun to quietly collect and tie up miscellaneous items behind the camps... All signs indicate that Yang Yan is going to run away!"
Tang Yanhai reported with certainty.
Zhao Muyun's lips curled into a cold smile: "Just as I expected. He wants to leave gracefully? Did he ask for my permission?"
His gaze swept over the generals behind him, who were already prepared:
"Proceed according to plan! Let Yang Yan have a good taste; we've prepared a grand farewell gift for him!"
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