Clasping his fists, Fan Wanming said, "This subordinate accepts the order."
Feng Xiyan then added, "Let's go back and finish dinner. General Fan, please join us."
"Alright."
With that, Feng Xiyan and the generals returned to the dining area.
After dinner, Fan Wanming arranged for the elite soldiers to guard the secret passage, while Tan Pengtai ordered his subordinates to smear oil on the walls and scatter the bituminous coal.
The next morning, as the sky began to change color, Xue Ruhong stood on top of the east wall of Xiqiang City.
Looking at the long lines of refugees approaching the city from afar, he called over a soldier and ordered, "Go and report to the Great General that a large group of refugees is approaching. Ask for his instructions on what to do next."
The soldier clasped his fists and responded, "Yes, General Xue."