Chapter 1283: Chapter 1119: Surrender Without a Fight

"Is the map drawn?" Gu Chengyu, aware that the terrain was unfavorable for his side, intended to implement his plan.

"It’s just rough, not detailed!" Ming Yan took out a piece of paper from his chest. It was something he had quickly sketched a moment ago.

Originally, the army should have possessed this map, but after Gu Chengyu examined it yesterday, he still found it somewhat crude.

Logically, the maps in the hands of border generals should be clearer than those in the Imperial Palace because the palace only holds thumbnail maps.

However, after he reviewed it yesterday, he felt disappointed. He wasn’t sure if it was due to technical limitations in drafting or if there was intentional plotting against him.

Gu Chengyu accepted the map from Ming Yan and inspected it carefully. After pondering for a while, he calculated a rough area.

Gu Chengyu then directed behind him, "Retreat the army twenty miles!"

What? Everyone was stunned. Did they hear correctly? How could they retreat twenty miles before the battle began?

Qi Huan Yu looked at Gu Chengyu in disbelief, "General Gu, did you say we should retreat twenty miles?"

From Qi Huan Yu’s abruptly raised pitch, Gu Chengyu recognized the shock, but he wasn’t inclined to explain much. Firstly, time didn’t permit, as the opponent would soon attack.

Secondly, he suspected spies among them, and he couldn’t reveal his plans casually to prevent leaks.

"Yes! Just follow the orders! Retreat immediately!" Gu Chengyu raised the Commander’s Seal and gestured behind him.

He knew this would destroy his already meager reputation thoroughly, but he was compelled to act now.

Actually, he didn’t have much reputation in the first place. These people obeyed his orders merely because of the Holy Decree and the Commander’s Seal. Otherwise, who would pay him any heed?

"General Gu, you instruct us to retreat ten miles, are you planning to surrender without a fight? Even though Luobsang is renowned, you shouldn’t cower just at hearing his name, right?"

A young officer couldn’t stand it any longer. The sound of the war drums stirred the soldiers’ spirits, and filled with hot blood, they only wanted to battle intensely.

But now this person actually said to retreat the troops, which was simply showing weakness! If it really happened, what morale would the soldiers have left? They’d lose in momentum even before fighting.

In a battlefield, to win, momentum holds a critical part. This move seemed absurd! He said this! How could a civil servant understand warfare?

Yesterday, he pretended to discuss strategy with them, which explained why after the discussion, he uttered only a few words—he was indeed a fool.

"This is a military order, what? Do you dare defy the military order? Vice General Qi, I order you to retreat immediately twenty miles!"

Gu Chengyu drew out his sword, raising it in his hand. At that moment, his presence transformed immensely, exuding an aura of resolute, indomitable fighting spirit.

The others exchanged glances and had to fall into silence.

"Fast pace! Move forward by running!" Gu Chengyu hastily instructed upon seeing them turn around.

He heard the sound of hooves from the opposite side. Gu Chengyu lifted his sword and urged his horse forward. He had to delay for a while, hoping these people would heed his command. If they followed orders, they’d have no worry over their lives.

Qi Huan Yu looked back with some amazement. He wasn’t quite understanding Gu Chengyu’s intention, asking them to retreat twenty miles, yet approaching himself.

Does he intend to withstand thousands alone? Qi wasn’t sure whether to mock Gu Chengyu’s naivety or admire his fearless courage.

"General Gu, let me be the first to meet you!" Robson’s face curled into a cold smile as he urged his horse, rushing towards Gu Chengyu.

"Sir, let me go meet him!" Ming Yan raised an eyebrow and drew his treasure sword.

"No need! Withdraw!" This time, Gu Chengyu had to personally step onto the field; to win people’s respect, he must take this man’s head himself.

Once close, Gu Chengyu noted that he faced a man seven feet tall and burly, wielding a long spear in his hand.

The man’s rugged appearance, with a full beard covering his face, prevented Gu Chengyu from discerning his features, except for his small eyes and prominent nose.

Holding a long spear, its tip gleaming coldly—this thin long spear didn’t match his burly physique.

Somehow, Gu Chengyu suddenly recalled a phrase, "silver-plated spear head!"

Ahem! What a sin, what a sin! How could he have such fanciful imagery at such a critical moment?

As he drew closer, Robson finally caught through the swirling snow the man he was to fight against. Having heard that this person was a famous Dayan Dynasty beauty, he was curious about the opponent’s appearance.

But when he saw a figure in black clothes, slender and defiant like frost in the snow storm, he was indeed stunned by the presence displayed.

Yet, this person sported a straw hat, obscuring his face. Furthermore, entering battle without wearing armor, he was indeed arrogant!

Approximately half an hour later, Qi Huan Yu faintly heard the sound of clashing weapons behind.

A young officer nearby rode closer, querying, "General Qi, should we truly obey General Gu and retreat twenty miles?"

Qi Huan Yu slowed down, "Now General Gu is the leader, so naturally we follow his orders!"

"But he is just a civil servant; even if he’s learned a few techniques, how could he command an army?"

Gu Chengyu had revealed to army soldiers yesterday that he was practicing martial arts. However, these people held preconceived notions, seeing Gu Chengyu’s slender build and scholarly appearance, unlike their robust physique.

"Ah~ Since the Emperor appointed him as the commander, it’s due to trust in his capability. Would the Emperor joke about this? Although Luobsang is renowned, I’m concerned that Mr. Gu may suffer a loss. Anyway, continue onward, I shall head back to check. If truly hurt, it would be difficult to explain to the court!"

This young officer internally grumbled, this handsome face may please the eye, but who knows the Emperor’s real intention? Look, just arrived and was promoted, perhaps just for reputation!

"His followers have decent skills, shouldn’t be a problem?" the officer mumbled but didn’t comment anymore.

Qi Huan Yu’s lips slightly curled, then he indeed headed back.

Ming Yan stood not far away, watching his master entangle with the burly man for about two or three rounds.

It’s undisputed that this man had considerable strength; despite his burly stature, he was agile. But compared to his master, whether in Inner Strength or technique, he was inferior.

However, it seemed his master was not aiming to quickly finish the opponent. Instead, like a cat playing with a mouse, he avoided direct confrontation, continually dodging, occasionally provoking, leaving many small wounds on the man’s legs.

If you find any errors ( Ads popup, ads redirect, broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.