Outside the battlefield, within the Imperial Court army's central formation.
Commander-in-chief Zuo Xuan narrowed his eyes, his expression stern. He saw with his own eyes that the retreating Wu Pingnan had been overtaken by his pursuers, and the formation of the cavalry remnants under his command had been shattered.
After fighting fiercely against the enemy for over Half an Hour, his six thousand cavalry now numbered only a little over four thousand.
To his left, a deputy general surveyed the situation and asked quietly, "Commander-in-chief, General Wu's troops have been pinned down by the enemy. I fear they won't be able to retreat to our position."
Zuo Xuan spoke unhurriedly. "Relay my orders. The two cavalry guard units on the central army's left wing and the two on its right, four thousand riders in total, are to circle around both sides of the engagement between Wu Pingnan and the enemy cavalry. Reach the outskirts of Canyon Pass and do everything possible to support our men inside First-Line Heaven. Remember, once the cavalry reaches Canyon Pass, they must not enter rashly. Provide support from the perimeter only. From what I can see, the enemy defenders have yet to commit their full strength."
"Yes, sir!"
"Order the Divine Engine Battalion and the thousand Celestial Surveillance Bureau Taoists to leave the central formation and reinforce General Wu's remaining troops with all their strength." Zuo Xuan watched the battlefield calmly. "If the enemy cavalry retreats when our four thousand cavalry ride out from both wings, the entire army will press forward and drive into Canyon Pass. If the enemy cavalry refuses to retreat and continues delaying our advance, then I will swallow it whole."
The position of supreme commander naturally demanded considerable command ability, but it placed equally high demands on temperament.
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