"Hmm...?"
They suddenly heard that voice.
Both the First Prince and Luo Heng were somewhat surprised.
The First Prince frowned at Gu Chenfeng.
"Young brother, you fought with great valor when you led the charge just now.
You deserve much of the credit for our fighting our way here and joining the Futu Army.
As Commander, I will certainly report your achievement.
But we cannot risk another charge. We must rejoin the main force as soon as possible."
Gu Chenfeng, however, remained firm.
"There's no time!
Our troops have already pierced through the entire battlefield. Even if we and the Futu Army break through the Blood Frenzy Army's encirclement and fight our way back.
We'll still suffer terrible casualties if we try to withdraw the entire army.
Our best course now is to charge straight into the enemy camp, throw their rear into chaos, and force them to retreat first!"
At these words, the gazes of both Li Yuanqi and Luo Heng shifted.
Luo Heng said, "That could be a good plan."
But after only a moment's thought, Li Yuanqi shook his head.
"No. That's too risky.
If we withdraw, even if our casualties are somewhat greater, we can at least ensure that the Futu Army and the main force make it back behind our defensive lines.
If we keep charging forward now, should anything unexpected happen, retreat will become utterly impossible."
"In that case, Your Highness, withdraw first. I'll continue the charge with the Futu Army!"
Gu Chenfeng spoke bluntly.
Li Yuanqi froze at his words, then his face darkened despite himself.
"Insolence!"
"Though you earned merit in the charge, you have no right to order me around as Commander, much less move the Futu Army without authorization."
An imposing aura and the oppressive bearing of imperial nobility naturally