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The disciples of the Xiaoyao Sect who were resting in the tent heard the noise and ran out to see what was happening.

Because they had just arrived at the camp, had never been on the battlefield, and had not received unified training, no one would ask them to fight the enemy immediately.

Seeing their master coming over, they all rushed over, clasped their fists and bowed, calling him "Master".

A young and honest-looking disciple asked, "Master, when can we go into battle and kill the enemy?"

Doctor Yan had adjusted his mood. He had seen the cruelty of the battlefield these days. Now facing so many of his young disciples, he suddenly regretted calling them all here...

Once you go to the battlefield, you will have a chance of death.

If they...

But once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back. We have already come here. If we flee from the battlefield, how can we be a real man?

"In the military camp, everything is subject to military orders. You have been traveling for such a long time, you need to rest well, conserve your energy, and wait for the military's arrangements. Go back to the camp first..."

The disciples are full of enthusiasm and are ready to go.

But I also know that military orders are as heavy as mountains.

At this moment, the soldiers in the camp were well-trained, assembled in an orderly manner, and had already lined up outside the camp, ready to fight.

The sound of thousands of horses galloping and the deafening charge could be heard from the front.

Every beat of the war drum seemed to be a heavy blow to everyone's heart.

Only then did the disciples of Xiaoyao Sect realize what a cruel scene they were about to face.

The bodies of the soldiers were piled up layer upon layer, and it was hard to tell who was the enemy and who was our friend. The blood sprayed out on the loose sandy land, leaving small winding bloody paths. Many soldiers fell down, and their bodies were trampled into mud by the hooves of the horses that kept galloping behind them...

They all knew that this was a dead end.

But once the military order was given and the charge horn sounded, they had to rush forward, one group after another, one after another.

It was not until the enemy realized that victory was hopeless and called off their troops that everything returned to temporary peace.

But the soldiers couldn't stop yet...

They also had to deal with the bodies of their comrades who had died for their country.

They also had to carry the injured companions back to the barracks to treat their injuries.

Count the dead and wounded, recover the usable weapons...

Even after returning to the military camp, they did not dare to relax at all, for fear that the enemy would attack again before they could catch their breath.

This time, Beiqi's offensive was not fierce, and there was no sign of the Yi army. Moreover, the troops were withdrawn in time, as if they were not attacking the city, but just testing the enemy's strength.

Such temptations may occur every day, and sometimes two or three times a day.

Although there were not heavy casualties each time, for the soldiers of Chiling Pass who were short of military supplies, every test was extremely painful.

They went to the battlefield on an empty stomach, but had to pretend to be energetic and not show any signs of cowardice.

"General, this is not a solution. We are already short of food and supplies, and Beiqi's repeated harassment has consumed our soldiers even faster. If Beiqi and Yiguo attack the city together while we are hungry and exhausted, then Chiling Pass will be in danger!"

When discussing countermeasures after the war, other deputy generals were present, so Gu Qingrong changed his way of addressing General Gu from father to general.

There are no fathers and sons on the battlefield, only orders from superiors and obedience from subordinates.

General Gu looked at the undulating terrain on the sand table and fell into deep thought.

Chiling Pass is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and is the most important pass in Da'an. Apart from this, there is no strategic location to defend within a hundred miles. Once Chiling Pass is breached, the armies of Beiqi and Yi can march directly northward and head straight for the imperial capital!

"After so many years of depletion, Chiling Pass only has 120,000 soldiers left. The Yi Kingdom has 200,000 soldiers, not to mention that they are now allied with Beiqi. Chiling Pass has a vast terrain, which just gives full play to the advantages of Beiqi cavalry. We are not only far behind in terms of numbers, but also lack armaments and food... This battle will be difficult to fight..."

Gu Qingmao said, "The 800-mile express we sent back to Kyoto was intercepted. But with the arrival of Sect Master Yan, we used carrier pigeons to send messages back to the capital. I believe that the imperial court's reinforcements will arrive soon. There are currently 3,000 disciples in the Xiaoyao Sect, and it is unknown how many will come later. They are collecting military rations, and my mother and sisters-in-law are also running around to collect military rations. Right now, we just need to delay time. Once the reinforcements and military rations arrive, we will have a chance of winning."

Gu Qingsu also said, "Morale is low now, and we urgently need a victory to stabilize the army. General, there is a relatively weak gap to the west of Chiling Pass. Why don't we take advantage of this gap and lure the enemy into a trap?"

General Gu didn't say anything, but looked in the direction of Gu Qingsu's finger, as if considering how feasible this plan was.

But in the end, he shook his head. "We are not sure that the enemy will take the bait, but once this gap is opened, it is hard to say whether it will lead to a trap or a wolf entering the house... Right now, we have a huge disparity in strength, so we cannot take risks."

Deputy General Yan Huan said, "General, it's worth a try to take a risk. Beiqi and Yi have been sworn enemies for many years. Now they have suddenly formed an alliance. It is very likely that they have received news that our army is short of food and there will be no reinforcements. They want to work together to take down Chiling Pass first, and then divide up the territory after entering the pass. Beiqi may have attacked several times to test whether the news is wrong, and then launch a large-scale attack after exhausting our energy."

As soon as these words were spoken, they were unanimously affirmed by the generals present.

Everyone thought that they should take a risk and take this gamble.

General Gu knew that the morale of the army was low and they needed a victory to stabilize the army. But as the commander of Chiling Pass, every decision he made was related to the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in Chiling Pass, the people of Chiling Pass, and even the survival of Da'an. He had to be extremely cautious and think twice.

Finally, he ordered all the generals to go down and rest first.

I went to see Doctor Yan myself.

"Sect Master Yan, given the current situation of our army, we are almost out of ammunition and food. We have a plan that requires the disciples of Xiaoyao Sect to absolutely obey military orders and cooperate in the battle. Is this possible?"

Doctor Yan bowed and said, "General Gu, it is the duty of every citizen to protect our country. No matter who they are, once they enter the barracks, they are your subordinates. You can command them as you wish. If anyone violates the order, they will be punished by military law."

General Gu nodded, very pleased. "Master Yan, you are righteous. I know that the disciples of Xiaoyao Sect are very knowledgeable. They are not only proficient in riding and shooting, but also in the art of mechanical devices. I wonder if these young men can make a batch of mechanical devices and set them up in designated locations in a short period of time for use in wartime?"

Doctor Yan said firmly, "Of course there is no problem. When it comes to mechanical riding and archery, no one can compare to this kid Xulin!"

So, after receiving the order, Xu Lin began to organize his disciples to survey the terrain and prepare suitable mechanisms.

The defense here never relaxed for a moment.

But when it came time to cook, the fireman who was in charge of the meals for the entire military camp was troubled by the big pot with only a few grains of rice in it.

His dark and weathered face was full of wrinkles.