"If General Niu is a master of military strategy, you can defeat Xia Huai'an in a single day. There will still be plenty of time to lead your troops back to Jianmen Pass then! Even if the rebel army launches a sneak attack, don't you still have fifty or sixty thousand men left at Jianmen Pass? They can certainly hold out for a while!"
At this, Governor Mu leaned close to General Niu's ear and lowered his voice, "This matter is of the utmost importance. If you defeat Xia Huai'an, I will submit a memorial to the imperial court and secure for General Niu the supreme glory of suppressing the rebellion! If General Niu refuses to fight, I will have no choice but to report to the court that you are in collusive communication with the rebel Xia Huai'an and have delayed military operations!"
General Niu's pupils suddenly constricted.
Chapter 147