The central military tent was brightly lit. Murong Ke was discussing matters with several trusted generals. Outside, a few of his guards paced back and forth, keeping watch.
"Gentlemen," Murong Ke said, his expression solemn as he unfurled a sheepskin map. "This is the latest Northern Frontier defense plan. In three days, the main army will advance along this route."
General Li leaned in for a closer look, then exclaimed, "Your Highness, if we follow this route, we will have to withdraw the garrison from Eagle's Beak Cliff to rendezvous early. If the Black Cavalry flanks us from here, won't we be sitting ducks?"
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