"Then why didn't you provoke the enemy, or even take the initiative to launch an attack?" Bolo questioned Nikan, sounding frustrated by his lack of resolve.
"Based on the analysis of casualties on both sides, Li Dingguo's troops are very powerful," Nikan stammered after a long pause. "I was afraid I wouldn't be a match for him and that it would lead to a defeat."
"Afraid of what! You aren't alone; you have six thousand of my elite troops behind you to provide support!" Bolo paced back and forth with his hands clasped behind his back. "Do you have any idea how much pressure Prince Zheng is under just to deal with Li Dingguo? These eight thousand soldiers were elite troops pulled from the main force. With them gone to support you, the main force is likely to be pierced through by the Guanning Army."
Chapter 950