Xu Di used a dagger to slit a hole in the tent and peered inside. He saw several people sitting around a table. One of them, with a rough voice, said nonchalantly, "Commander, you've been watching the other side for days now. I don't think there's any need to wait any longer. With the small number of people in the Luzhou Garrison, is it worth us hiding here like cowards?"
Another voice, with a touch of refinement, objected: "No! Not to mention the cold weather now, we must cross the river during the day when it's warm. You know, the cliff on the other side is not easy to climb. If our soldiers can't get up the cliff, and the river is so turbulent, it's no joke if they get swept away."
The same rough voice, filled with anger, said, "Military Advisor An, we've been here for over a month, even spending the New Year here. Have you ever thought about how the soldiers can't stand being here all the time, with the nights so cold?"
The refined voice, addressed as Military Advisor An, said, “Of course I know. Currently, Wuzhou is heavily guarded by Wei Lang’s men. The most unexpected place for us to enter Daliang’s territory is Lüzhou. Daliang has always thought that the natural barrier of the border river would keep our Great Yan out. For many years, the defense of Lüzhou has been extremely lax. All we have to do is wait. When Lüzhou relaxes its guard, that will be the time for us to cross the river.”
The rough voice chuckled coldly and said, "Wait? Wait until the defenses in Luzhou loosen up? Advisor An, how do you know the defenses in Luzhou will loosen up? Before the New Year, Luzhou was making a fuss about building a road. Once they finish the road, we'll be able to cross the river and reach Luzhou. The reinforcements from Daliang will be quickly transferred from that road. At that time, will we retreat or advance?"
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