A deputy general stepped forward and analyzed with a heavy expression: "Deputy General Zhang and those two scoundrels, Fan Wei, know very well that we have enough food in our camp and that we cannot withdraw at this critical moment."
"If they hold out for a few more days, just three days, our army will be defeated without a fight."
"They can wipe us out without losing a single soldier."
"But just at this crucial moment... the troops at Guandaokou withdrew..."
All the generals present knew that this might be a trap set by Deputy General Zhang.
However, what's most disheartening is—
Knowing it was a trap, all the generals present were moved and wanted to take a gamble.
Given the current situation, they have no other choice!
Staying in Jiangling City would only delay the soldiers from starving or freezing to death. Today was the last day Zhou Cheng had promised to meet him at the border. It was dark, and Zhou Cheng could not possibly enter the city.
If they were to gamble everything, perhaps...
just in case.........
Is there a glimmer of hope that we can break out of the city and transport grain?
"General!!"
The veteran general shook off all his grief and disheartening feelings, temporarily setting aside his resentment towards Zhou Zhenguang, and said, "The time has come. The army can't wait for Zhou Cheng to come. Let's take a gamble! There's still hope if we take a gamble."
"Yes, General."
"It's not that we don't believe in Young Master Zhou, but given his actions in the capital, how can we trust that he can turn the tide?"
"The appointed time has arrived. The roads are blocked by heavy snow, and it's impossible to move an inch in the dark. Do you really think Young Master Zhou would abandon his horse and walk thirty miles at night with a large army and supplies to come and rescue us?"
"He's unreliable. We have no choice but to fight to the death! General, charge out!"
“............”
Zhou Zhenguang looked into the pleading eyes, each one filled with the courage to face death.
The generals had resolute expressions, their fists clenched tightly. Their noses were clearly red from the cold, and their hands and feet were weak from hunger, but the raging fire burning in their eyes was so bright that it could ignite the darkness.
This battle.
These generals were not acting for themselves, but for the 100,000 soldiers behind them, to give them a chance to survive.
But his son Cheng'er...
Where is Cheng'er now?
Was there some danger or trouble that caused the delay?
"General!! Don't hesitate any longer!"
"The soldiers can't wait any longer!"
"General Zhou!"
Zhou Zhenguang sighed and closed his eyes. He couldn't wait any longer...
He has not received any letters from Cheng'er to this day, nor does he know what has happened in the capital or whether Cheng'er is safe.
Emperor Yan is cunning and treacherous. Although Cheng'er wields a weapon, he has never experienced the wickedness of human nature. Could he have been plotted against and be on the verge of death?
no.
He wanted to go to the capital in person to check on his son's safety!
He is the father, how can he be so useless and wait for Cheng'er to come and save him?
It should be his responsibility as the father to protect Cheng'er!
“Swish.”
General Zhou made up his mind, and when he opened his eyes again, his whole body was filled with murderous intent: "Listen to my order, leave 70,000 soldiers to guard Jiangling City, and the rest of you follow me to break out of the north gate, seize the official road, and go to the nearby towns to seize grain."
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