withdraw?
When General Mao Anbang uttered those words, all his trusted advisors and staff were stunned.
None of them expected that General Mao Anbang would take the initiative to request a retreat.
Retreat means abandoning Yuguan City!
They were all very clear about the geographical location and importance of Yuguan City!
If His Majesty or the capital were to find out about such a crime, it would be difficult to determine how to punish them!
One of the advisors paused for a moment, then reminded him, "General, this is Yuguan City!"
If we retreat rashly, and the capital finds out, I'm afraid…
What happened to Yuguan City?
Mao Anbang snorted coldly and said, "Given the current situation, is there any need for us to continue defending?"
The East Gate has fallen!
The northern barbican has fallen!
Beiluo City is also under siege!
I'm afraid the situation in Nanwengcheng and Nanluocheng is also very bad!
There are still so many of Prince Xin's troops outside the city, eyeing us covetously!
Can we really hold Yuguan Pass?
Can you hold on?
Come, tell me, how do we defend it?
Hearing Mao Anbang's repeated questions, the aide was speechless.
"I don't want to retreat either!"
Mao Anbang sighed helplessly and said, "But now the Prince Xin's army is coming with great force and its momentum is too strong."
For now, our only option is to avoid direct confrontation.
After the reinforcements from Jizhou, Tongzhou, Jinghai, Zhuozhou and other places are gathered, they will join forces with the main army from Jinzhou, Liaodong and other places to launch a pincer attack!
Only in this way can we win!
Retreat today was my idea!
Upon returning, this general will personally submit a memorial to the court to clarify that this matter is none of your business!
For the long term, retreat!
Hearing Mao Anbang's words, the staff and generals were deeply moved.
In fact, everyone wanted to retreat, and they all knew that they could no longer stay in Yuguan City.
However, no one dared to bring it up, since retreating in the face of battle was a grave offense that no one could bear!
"General, you are mighty!"
A subordinate general knelt down and cupped his hands, saying, "After we return, this humble general is willing to jointly submit a memorial with the general!"
"This humble general is willing too!"
In an instant, several officers and captains knelt down on the ground.
"Alright,"
Mao Anbang felt somewhat relieved. He waved his hand and said, "Let's not delay, let's get out of here!"
After the order was given, the remaining thousands of soldiers in Yuguan City also retreated westward from Ying'en Gate.
After the defending soldiers gave up resistance, the battle situation at Yuguan City changed even more rapidly.
The Shenwu Army soldiers, carrying their weapons, rushed into the city and headed towards the Zhen Dong General's Mansion.
They encountered little resistance along the way and entered the chaotic Zhen Dong General's Mansion directly.
"quick!"
A battalion commander shouted, "Take control of the General's Mansion immediately, and be quick about it!"
The General's Mansion of Zhen Dong was the command center of Yuguan City.
After rushing in, the soldiers of the Divine Martial Army began to move.
After a search, a company commander ran up to the battalion commander and said, "Second Battalion Commander, there's no one left in the General's Mansion."
It seems they've retreated!
"They retreated?"
The second battalion commander paused for a moment, then, recalling the decreasing resistance after entering the city, realized that the defending soldiers might have retreated.
"This situation needs to be reported to the commander immediately!"
The battalion commander immediately ordered, "Find a soldier and report the news right away!"
"yes!"
The company commander responded.
...
Before long, the news reached the ears of Liu Zheng, the commander of the Divine Martial Army.
"Have the garrison at Yuguan retreated?"
When Liu Zheng heard the news, he was clearly surprised.
He had not expected that the garrison at Yuguan would retreat so quickly.
Keep in mind that from the start of their all-out attack until now, it's been less than an hour!
They retreated in such a short time?
These soldiers guarding Yuguan Pass are such cowards!
"Let's go, let's go up to the city and take a look!"
Liu Zheng spoke up.
"Commander, there are still remnants of defeated soldiers on the city wall, putting up a stubborn resistance. It's dangerous!"
An adjutant suggested, "Let's go later!"
"They're just a bunch of defeated soldiers, what's there to be afraid of!"
Liu Zheng looked disdainful and said, "Let's go now!"
Immediately, Liu Zheng led his guards, adjutant, and others to the city wall.
Standing on the city wall, looking at the chaotic Yuguan city and the shadowy figures in the west under the heavy snow, he understood that the Yuguan garrison had indeed retreated.
It seems that Yuguan City is about to fall into their hands!
This good news must be reported to His Highness immediately!
"adjutant!"
Liu Zheng said in a deep voice.
"exist!"
The adjutant quickly responded.
"go!"
Liu Zheng instructed, "Report this good news to His Highness immediately! Be quick!"
"clear!"
The adjutant responded and then ran towards Laolongtou Pass with the good news.
Meanwhile, the fighting in the southern outer city and southern barbican of Yuguan City was also coming to an end.
After General Mao Anbang ordered a retreat, even the strongest defenses of the outer city and the barbican were rendered ineffective.
The city walls were densely packed with soldiers of Prince Xin's army, all armed with guns.
After a barrage of thunder and bullets, the defenses of Luocheng and Wengcheng completely collapsed.
As evening approached, large flags bearing the character "信" (trust/faith) fluttered in the skies above Yuguan City, Luocheng, and Wengcheng.
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