"All one hundred thousand troops are to hold the original defensive positions and advance, monitoring each other. Whoever dares retreat shall be executed on the spot." Long Zhang issued his order immediately.
"I accept the command." A Wei General quickly withdrew to relay the order.
Once this Wei General departed,
Long Zhang turned his head and spoke to another officer behind him: "Issue my command—fifty thousand elite soldiers are to withdraw from Yanggao City in an orderly manner. A thousand dead soldiers shall infiltrate every corner of the city. When the Qin Army penetrates deep and thoroughly breaks our lines, ignite the city at once."
"Yes, sir."
The Wei General behind him bowed, then swiftly retreated.
"A hundred thousand new recruits."
"The civilians in the city."
"They cannot blame me."
"For Wei, all sacrifices are worthwhile."
"This is the final gamble for the fate of Wei." A look of absolute resolve crossed Long Zhang's face.
