Chapter 675: The Triple Threes: Suo Lun’s Ruthless Move! Zhi Wei’s Dead End!_2
"Everyone outside is waiting, aren’t they? Let them come in!" Zhi Wei said.
"Yes!" Crown Prince Zhi You said and then went out to summon them.
Moments later, dozens of high-ranking generals entered the tent, with the lowest rank being deputy commanders of ten thousand troops.
The deputy commander bowed and said, "Duke, under the current circumstances, should we retreat to Baiyun County or should we continue to hold our ground? Please instruct us."
By this time, no one was suggesting proactively launching an attack on the city anymore, for it was impossible.
Duke Zhi Wei asked, "How many men do we have left now?"
"Over sixty thousand," the deputy commander said.
Duke Zhi Wei closed his eyes. He had over sixty thousand troops at his disposal; Suo Lun probably had about the same, maybe even less than sixty thousand.
If it were for safety, they should retreat to Baiyun County City.
But once they retreated, it would undoubtedly be a declaration to the world that Zhi Wei had suffered a great defeat!
After pondering for a moment, Zhi Wei said, "This crushing defeat is due to my underestimation of the enemy. I will confess my guilt to His Highness the Crown Prince. However, it is absolutely impossible for us to fall back to Baiyun County. We still have sixty thousand troops. By staying here, we can still present an encirclement around the Fenglei Fort Defense Line. This will tie down the main forces of Suo Lun’s army, making it easy for Duke Turing Tuo’s army to capture Tianlang Pass."