"Report!"
A Dragon Scale Horse came galloping toward the army. As it neared Wang Jian, its rider leaped down of his own accord.
"An enemy force of twenty thousand has been spotted a hundred li ahead. It has been confirmed that their commander is Atalia, one of Kankuli's generals!"
Wang Jian raised a hand. "Scout further."
"Yes!"
The scout mounted up, turned his horse around, and galloped away.
Wang Jian pondered for a moment before saying, "General Yuwen, lead ten thousand men and hold Atalia back from the front."
"This subordinate accepts the order!"
Without even asking why, Yuwen Chengdu tugged the reins, gathered his troops, and set out decisively.
Less than three minutes after Yuwen Chengdu departed, Wang Jian gave another order.
"General Bedivere, lead twenty thousand troops into the battlefield from the flank. Join forces with General Yuwen and drive back Atalia!"
Bedivere cupped his fist in acknowledgment, assembled his troops, and led them away.
Two more minutes passed before Wang Jian said in a grave voice, "Wang Ben, lead twenty thousand troops. Abandon the baggage train and travel light."
"You must circle around to the rear of the enemy within five minutes and cut off their retreat!"
"Yes!"
Wang Ben quickly ran to the rear ranks to gather his men. Then, traveling light, he led the light cavalry across the wilderness at full speed.
"Fifty thousand against twenty thousand?"
Esdeath's voice was cool as she asked, "Isn't using twice their numbers to suppress them right from the start a little too fast-paced?"
Wang Jian wore a serious expression. "Their purpose is to probe us, and the force they sent is a main force of the War God Kingdom."
"Whether we abandon the field and leave, or wipe them out completely, the result will not affect Kankuli's judgment."