"General, let's not chase them. They have already entered the Qingyuan Territory. We only need to guard the exits of the Qingyuan Territory. There is no need to take risks."
"Yes, yes! Our reinforcements will arrive in two years at most, and then we can annihilate them in one fell swoop!"
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Seeing Su Hong leading a group of Lingxiao soldiers into the Qingyuan Territory, a group of generals hurriedly advised Miao Hongyuan.
"I don't agree. Conquering Qingyuan Territory is our army's mission. Wouldn't it be a joke if we asked reinforcements to help spread the news?"
"That's right, it's right. Conquering Qingyuan Territory is a great achievement. Who will get the credit if we attack together with the reinforcements? We are now pursuing the victory. Whether we can capture Qingyuan Territory or not, we are the main contributors. The reinforcements are just reinforcements. But if we attack together with the reinforcements, the nature of the attack will be different. At that time, I am afraid we can only become auxiliary troops."
"This is a battle between two armies, not a joke! How can you put our soldiers in unnecessary danger for the sake of so-called merit?"
"What do you mean by unnecessary danger? Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Aren't we fighting to gain merit?"
"fallacy!"
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For a while, the allied generals were divided into two factions. One side advocated pursuing the victory and taking Qingyuan Territory in one fell swoop, while the other side advocated besieging Qingyuan Territory and waiting for the arrival of reinforcements before launching a full-scale attack. The two sides argued fiercely, but those who advocated besieging the territory had a large number of people, so those who advocated pursuing the victory were obviously at a disadvantage.
"Enough, it's already this time, and you're still arguing about this! Aren't you afraid of making a fool of yourself by the enemy?" Miao Hongyuan shouted coldly.
Upon hearing this, all the generals shut up immediately and dared not say anything more.
Miao Hongyuan snorted coldly, and then turned his gaze to the general who advocated the attack at the beginning: "General Yang, you have a fearless heart, which is good. But what General Sun and the others said is also right. This is a war, not a joke. If you take a wrong step, many people will die, and it is not impossible that the whole army will be wiped out!"
"General, I...I am also worried that the people from the Lingxiao Army will run away!" General Yang explained.
"Well, this is not impossible." Miao Hongyuan pondered for a moment and said, "How about this, since you are so willing, let's take a compromise plan. You lead 3 million troops to explore the way in, and the rest of the army will wait outside. After you confirm that it is safe, we will launch a full-scale attack, okay?"
"3 million? This..." General Yang looked bitter.
"What? Are you scared? Haha, no problem, then just follow General Sun and the others..."
"I obey your command! I am willing to lead the troops to explore the way!" General Yang seemed to have made a very important decision and interrupted Miao Hongyuan directly.
The generals gasped when they saw this. Sending 3 million troops to explore the way, isn't that just courting death?
"Old Yang, you should think twice! We just have some differences of opinion. We can discuss them slowly. There is no need for you to be angry!"
"Yes, General Yang, don't be impulsive!"
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The generals all tried to persuade him.
Miao Hongyuan also looked surprised, as if General Yang's answer was beyond his expectations.
"General, for the sake of the alliance, I request to lead the army into the Qingyuan area to explore the way. I hope the general will grant my request!" General Yang had a determined look on his face and asked for battle again.
Miao Hongyuan looked solemn when he saw this. He took a deep breath and said, "I agree. However, it is too risky to send 3 million troops into the area to explore the way. I will allow you to bring 1 billion troops..."
"No need. If it is true as General Sun and the others guessed, that Lingxiao Palace has set an ambush inside, 1 billion troops will not be able to resist. On the contrary, if the Lingxiao Army just runs away, 3 million troops can also escape safely. There is no need to take risks with 1 billion soldiers." General Yang said.
"Old Yang, you... why are you doing this?"
General Sun and others looked ashamed, feeling that they were still too narrow-minded.
Looking at General Yang's determined eyes, Miao Hongyuan sighed deeply, patted General Yang's shoulder gently, closed his eyes in some pain, and nodded heavily after a long time: "I agree!"
"Thank you, General, for your help! I will definitely fulfill my mission!" General Yang said and saluted Miao Hongyuan.
Then he clasped his fists to the generals present and strode out of the command center.
All the generals looked at General Yang's departing figure and clasped their fists solemnly. Even after General Yang's figure disappeared, everyone was still looking in the direction General Yang left.
"Okay, everyone. General Yang has a kind heart. I believe that good people will be blessed, and God will bless him." Miao Hongyuan said to the generals.
General Sun said with a look of self-blame: "General, it is my fault. I shouldn't have…"
Miao Hongyuan waved his hand and interrupted General Sun.
"General Sun, you don't have to blame yourself. You are doing this for our alliance! In fact, I agree with your point of view. Although a general's success is based on the sacrifice of thousands of soldiers, as a general, I am not willing to risk the lives of my soldiers. I originally proposed that General Yang lead 3 million troops into Qingyuan Territory to explore the way in order to make him retreat. Who would have thought... Alas~"
Everyone sighed again. They had seen through the general's intention just now. It was obvious that he supported the idea of staying in Qingyuan Territory and waiting for reinforcements. But they didn't expect General Yang to be so stubborn.
Seeing that everyone was in a bad mood, Miao Hongyuan adjusted his mood and said in a generous tone: "Since General Yang insists on doing this, this is also his choice. Instead of blaming yourself here, why don't you go back to the army and prepare. When General Yang sends back good news, wouldn't it be great if we can lead the army to attack Qingyuan Territory together?"
The generals were excited when they heard this, and then they returned to their own armies one by one as if they were given an injection of chicken blood. They now had only one idea in their minds, that is, as long as General Yang spread the news that there was no ambush in Qingyuan Territory, they would rush in immediately!
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