Military strategy teaches: in a battle, use direct methods to engage, use indirect methods to win. Perhaps many people only remembered 'use indirect methods to win', always thinking that a talented general would be able to find a path for survival in a dead end, saving a staggering building by their own efforts — but how could that be possible?

Unless Gu Yun could use mud to create a godlike army who did not need to eat, drink or fear weapons.

The news of the first victory had been sent to the capital, how joyful would the ministers be right at this moment, but what would be the next step? Not discussing the long-term tasks of battles for national strength and battle for reserved resources, but only the task at hand right now, with just a handful of troops, what could he do?

Gu Yun knew that no matter how prestigious this opening battle might have seemed, it could not change the fact that he was only taking advantage of the location to resist.

With a pained smile, he left the Emperor's messenger behind, moving to Tan Hong Fei's place.

Tan Hong Fei held a Wind Slasher by one head that had already been flattened, the top that had been burnt still had half of the character 'Lian' inscribed on it.

Many officers and soldiers would engrave their names on their Wind Slasher, so that even if they take them for repair, they would not have to worry about finding their old fellow who had been through life and death with them afterwards. If the owner were to die on the battlefield and the body could not be found, their comrades would bring back their Wind Slasher and pour a pot of wine as offering, the soul could then be considered to be able to rest in the afterlife.

Tan Hong Fei lifted up the cutting edge with both hands and handed it to Gu Yun: "Marshal."

Gu Yun received it. Suddenly, he had a feeling that the Black Iron Camp, which had undergone many disasters and hardships, many reunions and separations, but always laid under this home country, like a seed, had scattered in all directions and grew into large trees piercing the sky unbeknownst to anyone.

Chang Geng came up behind him and said, "Last night, thirteen chariots were damaged, five hundred Cavalry were killed in battle, nearly a thousand were seriously injured, not counting the minor injuries. Twelve Eagle Armors fell, most of the golden boxes exploded in the air. I'm afraid their bodies had been..."

Gu Yun nodded, feeling that this number of casualties was acceptable: "This was all thanks to General Lian's contribution."

Chang Geng whispered, "I'm afraid someone will come for a truce discussion at the morning meeting."