"Our spies haven't seen anything about the Eighth Prince. What if this is a trap?"
"What kind of scam could there be? Huo Zhun has already run away with his men."
The group couldn't come up with anything, and then their attention all fell on Gao Ren's background.
Gao Ren's arm was in a sling after his injury last time, and his men are currently bandaging it for him.
"General Gao, what are your thoughts?"
Gao Ren was somewhat nonchalant.
"Do we have any other choice now? We've already started a war with the imperial court. General Meng has led his troops to the capital. If we don't quickly deal with the Eighth Prince's forces, how can we get to the capital to help the Grand General take it?"
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions instantly changed.
"Yes, General Gao's words were truly enlightening."
"Then let's catch them off guard and launch a war against them tonight?"
"Alright, we can't do without General Gao now. How about you lead the charge, General Gao?"
Gao Ren gestured for everyone to look at his still bleeding wound.
"I've injured my bones and tendons. The doctor told me to rest and recover properly. What, do you all want me to die on the battlefield?"
As soon as he said that, everyone immediately shook their heads.
"No, then General Gao, please rest well. We'll win a battle to show you."
"Those of you have discussed it. I'm feeling dizzy right now, so I'll go back and lie down first."
Gao Ren left the tent, and the other generals also put away their smiles.
"Hmph, as expected of a young master from the capital, he can't even handle this little injury."
"This is a good thing. Now no one is competing with us for credit. Once General Meng takes the capital, we will be the greatest heroes."
The generals' expressions instantly became even more impassioned.
That evening, the Southwest Army launched an attack on the imperial troops.
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