It caused huge casualties to the enemy.
Seeing that both armies were blocked, Mu Qing was filled with rage.
He slammed his fist into the wooden stake beside him, and the stake cracked instantly.
He turned to look at the messenger beside him.
"Pass down the order: the entire army shall retreat ten miles and re-establish camp!"
The messenger received the order and immediately rode off.
The Northern Xiang Kingdom's army retreated like a receding tide, leaving behind corpses and broken weapons scattered everywhere.
Lu Yan stood on the city wall, watching the enemy army depart into the distance, but did not order a pursuit.
He knew the principle of not pursuing a defeated enemy, and he also had more important plans to implement.
"My lord, why not press our advantage?"
Li Kui asked, puzzled, scratching his head with a look of confusion in his eyes.
Lu Yan turned to look at Li Kui, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.
"Don't pursue a desperate enemy, especially since there are more important things to do."
He patted Li Kui on the shoulder.
"Pass down the order to strengthen defenses and guard against enemy sneak attacks."
In the Beixiang Kingdom's military camp, Mu Qing was discussing countermeasures with his generals.
"If we can't break through with a direct assault, we must find another way."
Mu Qing said in a deep voice, tapping his fingers lightly on the map, making a rhythmic sound.
One of the lieutenants suggested:
"General, we can send an elite force to bypass Jianmen Pass and go through the night."
"Surprise attack on the enemy and catch them off guard."
Mu Qing pondered for a moment, then nodded.
"This plan is feasible."
"Send five hundred elite cavalrymen to set off overnight, detour around Jianmen Pass to the rear, and launch a surprise attack on the enemy's supplies and provisions."
"yes!"
The generals responded in unison.
In the dead of night, five hundred elite cavalrymen from the Northern Xiang Kingdom quietly left their camp and made their way towards the rear of Jianmen Pass.
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