The distance gradually closed in, and Assistant General Nie drew his long blade and shouted at Bai Shan and Manbao, "Go quickly—"
He then ordered, "Brothers, draw your blades to block the enemy, our reinforcements have arrived, just half a quarter of an hour—"
Bai Shan glanced back; with enemies pursuing from behind, especially cavalry, turning around to fight was impossible. If they turned around, they would be killed before even reacting.
Assistant General Nie clearly understood this too, and was prepared to use sacrifices to pave the way for them.
Bai Shan turned his head to Manbao, "You are the officer in charge, order them to split up and escape."
Due to the fast horses, the wind was so loud that Manbao could barely hear him. She turned and shouted, "No, such a disorganized retreat would greatly affect morale."
Bai Shan replied, "But it will buy us a moment, and reinforcements will arrive in that moment, and they will restore morale."
