"Let alone ordinary soldiers, even elite troops would not be able to hold out for this long."

"These people are far inferior in strength, but in terms of will, they are not much different from assassins."

"It's hard to imagine how Emperor Gaozu treated them, that he could make them all risk their lives for him."

After the scene was divided into five parts, the most eye-catching part became Liu Bang's side.

Compared to the morale of his exhausted army, even Xiang Yu paled in comparison.

After all, the bravery of Xiang Yu and his Jiangdong troops was well known, and it was not surprising that they were able to win with fewer troops and destroy the Qing army's fighting spirit.

In fact, some people think it would be surprising if he couldn't do it.

For example, Liu Heng and others.

Even they hadn't expected it.

The situation on the battlefield has unexpectedly turned out this way.

Judging from the current situation, the Qing army's predicament was never as optimistic as they had imagined.

Indeed, Dorgon had a certain chance of winning.

But if he really wanted to win, there were too many conditions that needed to be met. At the same time, even without Xiang Yu's return, he was still racing against time.

Once Liu Bang's forces have ended the battle and broken through the Qing army head-on, Dorgon might not even have a chance to escape.

"The Qing army was at a disadvantage on the main battlefield, and was gradually eroded within Han Xin's encirclement."

"Xiang Ji is even more impressive. He defeated his opponent in a single exchange, and now he's basically cleaning up the battlefield."

"Dorgon's only advantage lies in the battlefield with Zhang Xianzhong."

"Only by defeating Zhang Xianzhong as soon as possible can he spare some troops to reinforce various battles."

On the surface, the Qing army had just defeated the Shun army and recruited countless surrendered soldiers, so their morale should be high.

In reality, the Qing army suffered setbacks at every turn in this battle, and even though they had just won a brilliant victory, they still could not reverse the situation.

Just as everyone was marveling at the resilience of Liu Bang's soldiers, Dorgon had already led his troops straight towards Zhang Xianzhong's camp.

To ensure a swift end to the battle and give no one time to react, he not only brought his remaining thousand or so Qing cavalry but also a group of surrendered soldiers whom he trusted.

The number is approximately five thousand.

With a total of 6,000 troops, including the main force, this was the maximum force he could currently muster without affecting the main battle.

If the scouts' reports are accurate, then there are no more than a thousand soldiers capable of fighting in the entire Daxi army camp; the rest are so weak they can barely hold a sword.

Six thousand against one thousand. As long as we eliminate the one thousand soldiers who can resist, everything in Zhang Xianzhong's entire camp will be his!

Those people's heads will all become his achievements!

Although the Qing Dynasty is now a mere shell of its former self, he will still have the opportunity to recruit soldiers and horses if he returns to the Northeast with this achievement!

"Warriors, only this achievement can wash away the shame upon me and you, and help us rise again!"

With Zhang Xianzhong's military camp right in front of him, Dorgon's expression couldn't help but show some excitement.

"Huh? He can make a comeback?"

Your Highness, are you still thinking about making a comeback?

Putting everything else aside, once word gets back that you used those 30,000 reinforcements as cannon fodder to block the monster, who will give you another chance?

At that time, who would still be willing to believe you?

If we weren't already firmly tied to your ship, do you think we would still be willing to die for you?

Looking at the expressions of his trusted confidants, Dorgon knew exactly what they were thinking.

"The saying 'One general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand' is a saying from the Central Plains, but I think it makes sense."

"Do you think it's better for me to take you with me to fight those 30,000 soldiers to your deaths, or to let you live so that we can make a comeback?"

"Although that monster is strong, the battlefield situation is ever-changing. For him, there are far more than just us as his enemies in this world."

"Swords have no eyes. One day he may also perish on some battlefield. Wouldn't that be the time for us to seize the Central Plains again?"

There is only one main point in what he said.

Isn't it good that I let you live?

"But what if this news gets back..."

The trusted men exchanged glances and agreed that Dorgon's words were correct.

They naturally prefer a commander who can save their lives.

Just because they like it doesn't mean outsiders do.

No one will come to serve a general who betrays his reinforcements and chooses to live a life of ignominy!

"Who will send the message back? Don't forget, that monster, and those soldiers who appeared out of nowhere, don't take prisoners."

"I have already carefully studied the great formation set up by the commander. If nothing unexpected happens, no one will be able to escape his encirclement alive."

"You only see the monster's ferocity, but in my eyes, the enemy commander is the real monster!"

Dorgon said coldly.

He doesn't like boosting others' morale while diminishing his own, but the problem is, he believes he's telling the truth.

It's normal that ordinary soldiers only saw the monster's ferocity.

But as the commander, he should naturally see more than his subordinates.

The ferocious monster was indeed terrifying, but what truly terrified him to the point of completely losing the will to resist was the commander!

With equal numbers of troops, he even felt that he would be surrounded and annihilated!

Every step felt like walking on a trap deliberately laid by the opponent.

The utter feeling of suffocation completely robbed him of the courage to continue the fight.

"Enemy...commander?"

Those trusted confidants weren't entirely ignorant of military strategy; with this reminder, they all remembered the formation's arrangement.

Despite having roughly equal troop strength, our side was completely divided, surrounded, and gradually devoured!

"But there's even less to worry about. This has always been the case in the Central Plains dynasties: when the birds are all gone, the good bow is put away."

"Such a commander is only suitable for chaotic times. Once the situation in the Central Plains is settled, someone will naturally help me get rid of him."

Great generals throughout history, like beautiful women, are not allowed to grow old in this world.

Having such a general alive would make him more than just restless!

"Therefore, you can trust me. If we win this battle and capture the Great Western Army's camp, not only will we enjoy endless wealth and glory, but when we rise again in the future, this world may still be shared by me and you all!"

The most important thing for them right now is to capture this military camp!

Take all the camp's supplies and carts with them!

These things will become their bargaining chips for a comeback!

"kill!"

"For your own wealth and glory, their heads will become your military merits!"

After the generals went down to give instructions to their soldiers, the war drums suddenly sounded.

At this moment, the Qing army launched its last high-spirited charge.

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