Zhao Shixiong pondered briefly and slowly said, "Xu Jingtang appears rough on the outside but is actually cautious. After my daughter headed north, he must have been preparing for it. I believe my surrender news will reach his ears soon. It will come down to two results."
"Firstly, Xu Jingtang leads his army to engage us directly, competing for control over the Huai River."
"Secondly, he strategically retreats, only dispatching troops to block us, buying time to return to Yunfu. Personally, I think this possibility is more likely."
Zhao Douan nodded; this matched his judgment: "Since that's the case, do you think General Xu Jingtang will lead his troops himself to stop us, or will he flee?"
