Chapter 41: Unexpected Change
Qin Sang lightly tapped his foot, leaping onto a treetop to meet the approaching figure.
"Old Zhou, what happened?"
"General Qin!"
Seeing Qin Sang, Water Monkey’s face lit up with relief as he shouted, "I just received a message from a homing pigeon. The military commander has ordered you to immediately withdraw from Guling Mountain with your men. You have three days to return to the main camp."
Qin Sang frowned at the news. "What’s the reason? Is this just for me, or does everyone need to retreat?"
Water Monkey took a few quick steps closer and pulled out a letter wrapped in oil paper from his chest. "The letter says to bring everyone back. It doesn’t explain the reason."
Qin Sang took the letter and carefully read it. It was indeed an order commanding him to withdraw all scouts from Guling Mountain within two days. The tone in the letter was far more severe than Water Monkey's words.
Holding the letter, Qin Sang glanced at the desolate mountains surrounding him, filled with doubt.
By now, the Dongyang King had already taken Xitai Commandery. All the armies were converging on the three commanderies surrounding the imperial capital. The Might Regiment had entered Guize Commandery two months ago, capturing several cities along the way, with their current target being Raven’s Mouth.