“My lord, what does this …… mean?”
“Yes, it is clear that the other side now has an absolute advantage, and it will take at least ten or so hours for our relief troops to arrive, so if we want to withdraw, it is not now.”
“An army of 200,000 or so, not even a hair out of place, just coming and going like that? This is a bit too unbelievable, isn’t it?”
The Pei family members were all baffled, completely confused as to which trick the other side was playing.
“Could it be that the enemy is deliberately withdrawing their troops? Is it possible that the enemy is deliberately withdrawing their troops so that we can let down our guard? And then kill them back?” A more alert person warned.
However, as soon as this suggestion was made, it was quickly dismissed outright.
“There are so many monsters under the city, even if they play this trick, what’s the point? These monsters, while being a huge destruction to us, are no small hindrance to them either.”
“This is a valid point.”
“That’s right, I think, ah, in fact, we don’t need to over-interpret, to put it simply, the other side knows that we have sent a man who asked for help, and fears that our rescue troops are coming to help, so they bailed out early. Yes, although it is indeed a pity to withdraw after 200,000 troops have come on such a trip without getting anything, it is better than being wiped out outright, right?”
“That’s a good point, they are alone in penetrating our Pei family forces, do you think these people are not panicking? Now that we have even more reinforcements that could arrive at any moment, running away, isn’t that the way to go?”
“Good point! Under such a situation, it would be foolish if those who don’t run away.”
When this was said, it was obvious that it was more in line with the basic thinking of the public, and the crowd nodded their heads one after another.
At that moment, however, Pei Gu slowly walked out.
Although he said he had gone in for a little rest, in reality it was just that as the head of the family, he had been in the jianghu for many years and his ability to read people’s minds was far superior to that of ordinary people.
The old family head, if previously some people still have more or less scruples, then with Pei Hu this move to raise the dead up, then, that little scruples also completely disappeared, even, they also have a little disdain.
Pei Ku has long been inside a group of people and other words heard clearly, but before did not come out is also the old man’s own stoic, he does not want in this kind of time, the family is not a heart.
But now, he could not sit still after all.
He looked at Pei Hu and said, “What do you think?”
Pei Hu frowned and quickly understood exactly what was being referred to. However, Pei Gu was his father in the end, and he could not exactly share the same attitude as the next person and treat Pei Gu with not the slightest respect.
He did not want to be called unfilial after he became the head of the family.
“Father, I thought ……” Pei Hu did not say anything further.
Obviously, his answer was in agreement with the majority of the people’s opinion.
They were, after all, the people who supported him, and Pei Hu was certainly not willing to upset them in front of his “father”.
Perhaps he would not have cared about their feelings before, but now, their support was too important, and this was a crucial point.
Pei Gu knew his own son better than anyone else.
Looking at Pei Hu’s appearance, he already had an answer: “It seems that you are just like them. However, when you first led an army into battle at the age of twelve, my father taught you, have you forgotten?”
“How dare a child forget what his father taught him?”
“And what did I warn you about?”
“On the battlefield, soldiers plan chaotic attacks, therefore, keep a cool head, and don’t underestimate any battle situation, you need to know that the art of war is also a tricky way.”
Pei Ku nodded in satisfaction and smiled, “Since this is the case, why are you sure that the other side is really retreating?”
“Is it possible that they could, by any chance, attack us from other city gates?” Pei Hu said.
He was experienced and sophisticated, and naturally his mind and wariness were far beyond that of ordinary people.
However, Pei Gu did not think this matter was much to brag about; anyone with a slightly smarter brain and a calm heart should be of the same judgement as himself.
But this son of his was clearly in the midst of the longing and joy of being enthroned as the head of the family, and had forgotten everything.
Just then, a sneer rang out extraordinarily harshly ……