After days of fierce fighting, the sudden lull left the officers and soldiers of every camp feeling unaccustomed to it. Though they had all entered Pingxiang to shelter from the wind and rain, the soldiers still rested in shifts, with someone always keeping watch.
Lan Tian smiled serenely upon hearing this, thinking that these good wartime habits had been cultivated without anyone noticing. Whether soldiers possessed fighting strength had much to do with their commanding general. He then went with Lan Ji and Song Chen to inspect each camp, reassuring the officers and men that they should rest well, conserve their strength, and prepare for the final decisive battle.
After making a round through the city, Lan Tian suddenly said to Song Chen, "The officers and soldiers of every camp may rest, but the scouts cannot slacken. I need to know Lu Fan's movements at all times."
"Rest assured, sir. The Trap-Breaking Army's soldiers are ready for battle at every moment. The elite scouts in particular sleep with half an eye open," Song Chen replied with a smile.
Lan Tian nodded lightly. "Of course I have faith in the Trap-Breaking Army. It just occurred to me, so I thought I'd offer a reminder."
"I don't think there's any need to be so harsh. Take my Youth Camp, for example—when it's time to rest, they must rest properly. As long as the watch is arranged well, that's enough. If something goes wrong, hold the officers accountable. Those who deserve the military rod get the military rod; those who deserve to lose their heads lose their heads," Lan Ji offered a differing view.
Lan Tian said with a smile, "Every general has a different style, and the commander's habits will pass down to his army. The Trap-Breaking Army was raised by your