Besides all this, Pang De's identity had yet to be exposed. If he could return to Chang'an and provide covert support, defeating Ma Chao would be even easier.
But doing so carried great risks.
After all, Chang'an was not Tong Pass. With Ma Chao personally stationed there, repeating the same trick would be extremely difficult, and might even put Pang De himself in danger.
Pang De was briefly taken aback, and hesitation stirred in his heart.
Providing information such as troop deployments was certainly no problem, but no one had previously told him he would have to return to provide covert support.
Sima Yi pondered for a moment, then said, "This would indeed entail considerable risk, but if it succeeds, it could greatly reduce casualties among both the Western Liang Army and the Imperial Court's forces."
"Of course, whether you go is entirely your decision, General. We will not force you."
Pang De had already rendered a great service by helping them capture Tong Pass. In truth, asking him to return to Chang'an to provide covert support was rather pushing him too far.
After hearing Sima Yi's words, Pang De considered it again and again. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "So long as I can help the Imperial Court crush the rebels, what harm is there in taking a risk?"
"I am willing to return to Chang'an to provide covert support!"
Having already come this far, he might as well take another gamble. If he succeeded, his merits would more than merely double.
It was even possible that a single battle could win him the title of marquis!
"Good!"
Overjoyed, Sima Yi prepared to head to the General's Residence with everyone to discuss the details of the plan.
Before they descended from the city wall, however, Chen Gong