When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.
With 50,000 Northern Barbarian troops in front and enemy troops from Youzhou City behind, the situation is like having wolves in front and tigers behind, making it difficult to advance or retreat.
"We are setting up an ambush here just to meet the enemy."
"Fifty thousand, fifty thousand troops..."
"What should I do? What should I do..."
Zhao Tiangang looked dull. Where was the temperament of a commander?
Xia He looked around at everyone.
"The only way to survive now is to have the main army join us, set up an ambush in the canyon together, use the terrain advantage, and fight a decisive battle with the Northern Barbarian Army!"
However, Zhao Tiangang shook his head repeatedly, his face pale:
"No! The Northern Barbarians are strong and we don't have enough troops. Fighting head-on will only lead to our deaths! It's better to bypass Youzhou City and go to Mingzhou to borrow troops and then counterattack!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yu frowned and spoke with a hint of sarcasm:
"General Zhao, going to Mingzhou by detour at this time is not only a long journey, but also takes at least half a month. Moreover, if the army rushes forward, the morale will inevitably drop sharply."
"If the Northern Barbarians learn of our retreat, they will definitely pursue us with all their might. By then, we will be exhausted from running around, so how can we resist? Once they catch up, our entire army will be annihilated!"
Zhao Tiangang was speechless after hearing what Xia He said, and his face turned pale and blue.
The generals behind him also lowered their heads, but they were really afraid of death!
Seeing this, Liu Rushuang took a step forward and said loudly:
"Everyone, now the only way to survive is to fight with your back to the wall!"
Zhao Tiangang frowned and weighed the pros and cons repeatedly in his mind.
The more he thought about it, the more he felt that Xia He's plan was too risky.
If we follow Xia He's suggestion and stop the Northern Barbarian Army in the canyon, our chances of winning are slim.
After all, the reserve battalion plus their remaining troops only had more than 20,000 people.
But the Northern Barbarian Army has a full 50,000 troops!
If the blocking fails, they will not even have the chance to retreat, and the only way out is death.
"No, we can't take this risk!"
Zhao Tiangang thought to himself. He looked up at everyone and said:
"In my opinion, the best strategy is to head to Mingzhou now! Mingzhou is prosperous and wealthy, with 70,000 troops stationed in the vassal town, as well as elite cavalry."
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