He squinted, his finger slowly moving across the map, searching for a safe evacuation route.
We need to find a way out as soon as possible.
so.
Only then could his soldiers escape safely.
Otherwise, the army would be defeated and flee in disarray.
The next morning.
As dawn broke, an eerie atmosphere permeated the Red Sand Army's camp.
Hundreds of letters, like snowflakes falling from the sky, were shot into the camp by arrows from the Jingzhou garrison.
The contents of the letter caused an uproar among the Red Sand Army.
"General Chisha actually embezzled the Imperial Seal!"
"What imperial seal? A token of marriage bestowed by the Empress?"
"I heard that symbolizes supreme power and is priceless!"
The soldiers were in an uproar, their morale already low due to the harassment that had lasted all night, which was now further dampened.
At first, they were skeptical of the contents of the letter.
After all, General Chisha had always been a symbol of loyalty and bravery in their hearts.
However, considering the Imperial Guards' reckless and frenzied attack the previous night.
And the unusually high-profile actions of Jingzhou City gradually turned their doubts into certainty.
"No wonder the Imperial Guards were chasing so closely; it turns out they were after the Imperial Seal!"
"So, we've been tricked by General Chisha?"
"Damn it, I risked my life for him, only to become a stepping stone for his promotion and wealth!"
The atmosphere in the camp grew increasingly tense, and the soldiers looked at General Chisha with suspicion.
...
At the same time, the Butcher General, the Stilted Scholar, and the One-Eyed Dragon also received the same message.
These three old foxes are always outwardly friendly but inwardly at odds with General Chisha.
The smell of blood made them pounce on their prey like hungry wolves, their eyes gleaming with excitement.
"This is truly a stroke of luck! That old man Chisha has finally shown his true colors!"
The butcher general slammed his hand on the table, causing the fat to jiggle.
"Guo Xi, Guo Xi, this is a hot potato. We'll see how he handles it."
"Hehe, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Let's just wait and see what happens!"
The one-eyed man smiled sinisterly, a greedy glint in his single eye.
The three hit it off immediately.
They immediately mustered their troops and charged menacingly toward General Chisha's camp.
Inside General Chisha's tent, the atmosphere was so heavy it seemed to drip water.
General Chisha's face was ashen as he paced back and forth.
"Damn it, damn it!"
Just then.
Outside the door, a soldier rushed in to report:
"Report! The Butcher General, the Peddling Scholar, and the One-Eyed Dragon are leading their troops and attacking!"
Upon hearing this...
"Damn it! These opportunists arrived so quickly!"
General Chisha spat fiercely, his eyes burning with fury.
But he had to remain strong and calm, and could only say in a deep voice:
"Please come in!"
A moment later, the three men, along with a group of soldiers, stormed into General Chisha's tent.
"Brother Chisha, I heard you've made a fortune?"
The butcher general said with a forced smile, his obese body blocking the doorway.
"General Chisha, is there any truth to the matter of the Imperial Seal?"
The pedantic scholar waved his feather fan, speaking in a sarcastic tone.
"Chisha, if you know what's good for you, hand over the Imperial Seal right away, so as not to ruin our harmony."
General Chisha looked around at his three former "allies".
Now they are like three venomous snakes, flicking their tongues and staring at him menacingly.
He knew he was in dire straits.
"Everyone, this is all the Empress's conspiracy! She wants to divide us and make us kill each other!"
General Chisha tried to remain calm as he spoke, but his voice trembled slightly.
"Nonsense! The Empress is already engaged to the Zhang family through marriage; why would she risk her reputation like this!"
General Butcher roared, and the fat trembled violently.
"Exactly! This kind of cheap trick can only fool a three-year-old!"
The pedantic scholar echoed this sentiment.
"Chisha, do you think we're all fools? Hand over the Imperial Seal now, or don't blame us for being impolite!"
General Chisha felt a deep sense of despair as he looked at the three men's aggressive demeanor.
These three men didn't believe his explanation at all; they only wanted to take this opportunity to seize the imperial seal and trample him underfoot.
"Hahaha……"
General Chisha suddenly looked up and laughed, his laughter filled with sorrow.
"I, Chi Sha, have spent my life on the battlefield, never imagining I would end up like this!"
"Enough with the nonsense! Hand over the Imperial Seal!"
"Butcher General!" the butcher roared impatiently.
Seeing his general so indecisive, the strategist Chisha sighed inwardly and shook his head slightly.
He had followed the general for many years and knew his character well:
They are overly cautious and suspicious, but lack decisiveness and ruthlessness.
Now, terrified by this sudden change, he is completely flustered and has lost all his former commanding prowess.
General Chisha's shifty gaze reflected his inner struggle.
Should they obediently hand over the imperial seal in order to save their lives?
Or should we take a desperate gamble and go all in?
Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, but he was still unable to make a decision.
The towering city walls of Jingzhou came to mind.
That place was once the starting point of his dreams, but now it has become the end of his despair.
Feeling resentful and unwilling, yet helpless.
"Last night, we intercepted a group of men and did indeed seize some items,"
General Chisha feigned composure, but his voice trembled slightly.
"But I don't know if that thing is the Imperial Seal, and I've never seen it before. I'll get it right now."
After saying that, he turned and walked toward the inner tent, his steps slightly hurried.
The strategist cursed inwardly, "Useless!" He should have known better than to bring out this hot potato.
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