My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"..."

The sudden appearance of the women and children startled the soldiers inside the city.

The entire Chen Family?

These people, are they the family members of Chen Sansi?

But...

Wasn't there a rumor earlier in the city that Chen Sansi was collaborating with Yunding Palace and was a spy from Qing Country?

Why would he bring his whole family to Kunyang?

"Brothers!"

Standing on the city wall, Chen Sansi's voice was as resonant as a great bell in the night: "At this point, where is the retreat? Nothing but death or victory awaits!

"Even if we abandon the city and escape, how many will actually make it across the river alive?

"Why not stay and fight to the death?!

"Brothers, you only need to hold on for a few days, and I, Chen, can bring reinforcements to utterly defeat the Enemy Army!

"Today, I, Chen Sansi, leave my wife, children, and the entire Chen family within the city to show my determination!

"If the city falls and lives are lost, let the Chen Family perish first, then my Sun Family disciples, will it be enough?!

"..."

Such impassioned words.

Made the soldiers feel deeply ashamed.

Of course, this referred to the orthodox ranks.

As for the Beiliang Army, even if Chen Sansi explained nothing, merely his prestige was enough to make the brothers hold fast and not retreat; the trust and rapport have long surpassed any army in the past thousand years.

But not for the orthodox ranks.

They came from various garrisons, sects, families, and even pacified rebel armies, inherently mixed, so their unity was naturally lacking.

Especially as the leader is the Beiliang King, in charge of the army across the land, making them feel they could be abandoned at any moment.

The constant unease was due to this reason.

Moreover, the orthodox Emperor and high-ranking officials, escaping under the cultivator's lead without caring for their lives, only made this sentiment spread like a plague.

Therefore.

Earlier, they were only concerned with fleeing and believing the rumors that the White Robe was from Qing Country.

But now...

White Robe leaving his wife behind in the city, doesn't that explain everything?

The entire family...

Along with the whole sect!

What resolve, what determination!

If the Commander can do this.

What face do they have to talk about retreat?

Moreover, up to now.

The soldiers of the orthodox ranks gradually came to realization.

Even if they retreat, how many would survive?

Leaving Kunyang, the rear is Fei River.

If the court's troops catch up and attack halfway, barely one in ten would survive!

Yet the orthodox Emperor and high officials could escape flawlessly with the cultivator's help!

At this point.

The soldiers under the orthodox ranks finally understood why from the start of the Fei River battle until now, the Beiliang Army brothers never uttered a word of complaint.

They truly have a Commander, who sees not only his troops as pieces but is willing to live and die together!

With such a Commander.

Who wouldn't be willing to entrust their life into his hands!

"Chen, Chen Dashuai..."

A sub-general under the orthodox ranks, with a tone changing from hesitant to resolute: "I am willing to live and die with Kunyang!"

"I am willing to stay!"

"I am willing to face death!"

"Damn Chang'an doesn't let us live, then let's fight them!"

"Fight!"

"We will stay in Kunyang City and wait for Chen Dashuai!"

"Running means death, staying might not only mean life, but also a chance for a great victory!"

"I... I agree too!"

"..."

For a time.

The soldiers under the orthodox ranks, without the Emperor's and Ministry of War's permission, raised their weapons high, swearing loyalty unto death.

This scene.

Left the Minister of Revenue Shangguan Haichang and others on the city wall bewildered, their faces showing barely suppressed displeasure afterwards.

These are their troops!

How could they truly listen to the orders of White Robe?

If the battle continues, won't they all turn into the "Beiliang Army"?!

After considering these matters.

They began to ponder the main issue.

Chen Sansi...

Has he truly left his whole family in the city as hostages?

Even a tiger doesn't eat its cubs.

Leaving even the Heir of Beiliang here, surely he won't disregard them?

Does this mean...

White Robe truly plans to bring reinforcements to defeat the enemy, rather than a "fisherman's profit" scheme?

"Your Majesty, gentlemen."

Chen Sansi's gaze swept over the Emperor and the numerous court officials, even without intending to intimidate, the authority he exuded was unmistakable: "Is it enough, or not enough?"

"Why such measures, dear brother?"

Cao Huan, somewhat awkwardly: "After all, this is a battlefield, leaving your family and my worthy nephew here is ultimately unsafe, better to send them out first..."

"Your Majesty, is it enough or not enough?"

Chen Sansi interrupted the other's feigned concern, repeating with a blank expression.

"Such words, I have never doubted you, dear brother!"

Cao Huan spoke righteously: "It's just that Kunyang cannot go a day without you! However... since you insist on leaving the city, I naturally won't stop you. Gentlemen, what do you think?"

"Hehe~"

Shangguan Haichang said: "We dare not oppose!"

"This old minister is willing to trust the Beiliang King!"

"I am willing to stay."

"..."

They also understood that, at this point, retreat would cause significant losses, their previous concern only being about possible exploitation.

Since White Robe is willing to leave his wife as a hostage, it may be worth a try.

Finally.

It came down to the cultivators of Guiyuan Sect.

"Cooperating with Yunding Palace, it's really..."

Qian Qiren appeared troubled.

The two sects never got along, how could they collaborate over the Mang Mountain Ancestor Vein issue?

If successful.

More trouble would follow.

"Allow this old man to boldly interject."

Huang Laojiu cautiously said: "Our sect indeed doesn't get along with Yunding Palace, but even if we quarreled later, it's better than abandoning the city, do you all agree?"