Chi Hanu's eyes sharpened, and, squinting, he gazed ahead where a vast army was bearing down from the horizon; unlike the previous harassing provocations, they seemed truly intent on forcefully attacking the city.
His brow knitted, his expression grave, "Spread my command—be on guard!"
The deputy general dared not delay and hastily ordered, "Be on guard! Meet the enemy!"
Meanwhile, General Long wasn't confident about his deployment, looking at the swarming dark figures on the city wall with concern, "General, do you think we can trust them? What do we do if a real battle breaks out unexpectedly?"
General Long snorted coldly, "Trust or not, as long as we put up a convincing enough show, it should be enough to scare them off. Just need to stall them for a moment, and His Majesty can succeed."
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Elsewhere, Si Chu had already rushed to Luoyin Pass to set up an ambush in advance, a line of men crouched behind a small hill, surveying the road at the foot of the mountain.