Xi Sheng said in a muffled voice, "We'll meet force with force, and water with earth! At worst, we'll fight to the death!"
Liu Yi, however, was more concerned with practical issues: "Grand Commander, the defensive equipment is insufficient, especially the Heaven-Shaking Thunder and Fierce Fire Oil of the Divine Machine Cannon. At most, it can only support one high-intensity defensive battle."
Zhao Muyun stood in front of the map, her brows furrowed.
The enemy forces are overwhelming, and their combined attack from multiple directions seems to offer no solution.
But Zhao Muyun was never one to sit idly by and wait for his death.
"Although the enemy forces are numerous, they are divided into three routes, making coordination difficult. Han Yanshou desires a swift victory, which will inevitably lead to his impatience. Although the Arahan cavalry are fast, they have come from a long march from Tanzhou and are exhausted."
He turned abruptly, a resolute glint in his eyes: "We cannot be trapped in this isolated city! If we wait to be surrounded from both sides, we will only face certain death!"
"What does the Grand Commander mean?" Fan Nan asked.
"Take the initiative! Before they can encircle us, take down one of the enemy's main forces!"
Zhao Muyun pointed heavily at the position representing Han Yanshou's troops. "Han Yanshou's troops are the closest to us, but they are also the weakest. The Arahan cavalry have not yet arrived. This is our only chance!"
"Take the initiative?" The generals were all taken aback.
With less than nine thousand exhausted troops, they took the initiative to attack and meet a 20,000-strong enemy force that was coming in force.
“That’s right!” Zhao Muyun said decisively. “We’ll defeat the enemy in open battle right outside Gu’an City! Once we take down Han Yanshou, their encirclement will break down! At that point, the initiative will be back in our hands—whether we fight or retreat!”
He looked at his generals, his gaze intense: "Gentlemen, are you afraid?"
Wu Shangzhi, Guo Luo, Xi Sheng, Murong Chunhua and the others exchanged glances, all seeing the determination and fighting spirit in each other's eyes.
"I am willing to follow the Grand Commander to defeat the enemy!"
"Alright!" Zhao Muyun immediately gave instructions. "Murong Chunhua, your light cavalry will be responsible for concealing the battlefield and closely monitoring Arahan's movements!"
"Namtso and Huanwu, you two will lead your cavalry and follow the central army, responsible for flank cover and pursuit!"
"Wu Shangzhi and Guo Luo, the heavy cavalry will rest for the night and will follow me into battle at dawn tomorrow, serving as the vanguard of the entire army!"
"Xi Sheng, how many capable fighters are left in the Mo Dao Battalion?"
"Reporting to the Grand Commander, there are still five hundred men who are fit for battle!" Xi Sheng said proudly.
"Good! The Mo Dao Battalion, following closely behind the heavy cavalry, will expand their gains!"
"Liu Yi, the Shenji Battalion, carrying all remaining firearms, especially the Thunderclap Bombs, will accompany the army and deliver a fatal blow to the enemy at a critical moment!"
"Tang Yanhai, the scout battalion is to conduct full reconnaissance. I need to obtain the most accurate information on Han Yanshou's troops' deployment and movements!"
"......"
The night was deep, but the city of Zhuozhou was brightly lit. People were forging weapons, preparing provisions, and cleaning their blades...
Everyone knew that a battle that would determine life or death was about to unfold after dawn.
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