Outside the city!
Since Zhu Ying had led his army in attacking the city, and now as another day's evening neared, Fu Youde had remained outside the city, likewise commanding the great army and overseeing the battle's results.
"Nearly a full day and night has passed."
Fu Youde raised his head to gaze at the sun about to set, speaking slowly, his words brimming with concern for the battle.
"General."
"The overall situation in Jincheng has been decided."
"Our army has already all charged into the city. No matter how the Yuan Army resists, it will be futile." The commander of the personal guards said with a smile.
"Yes."
"The outcome has been decided."
Fu Youde smiled. Though expectant, he was no longer particularly worried.
Just then!
Clip-clop.
Clip-clop, clip-clop.
A succession of pounding hoofbeats swept toward them.
A group of scout officers rushed out from the city.
"Reporting to the General."
"Jincheng has been taken."
"Man Jier, Prince Yun'an, the commander defending Jincheng, was personally slain by General Zhu Ying."
"With Man Jier dead, the Yuan Army in the city collapsed like a mountain crumbling. Some fled, while others surrendered," the scout General Officer reported excitedly.
Upon hearing this result, an excited look surfaced on Fu Youde's face as well.
"Good, good, good."
Fu Youde cried out "good" three times in succession, utterly exhilarated.
"The merit for breaching Jincheng belongs entirely to Zhu Ying."
"He broke through the city gates, led the charge into the city, and slew Man Jier, the Northern Yuan commander."
"This is a tremendous merit in taking Jincheng."
Fu Youde laughed heartily as he spoke.
"The generals ask how you intend to deal with those Yuan Army soldiers who have surrendered," the scout General Officer said respectfully.
"Pass down my order."
"Those Yuan Army soldiers