142 GUERILLA WARFARE

The battlefield-

The situation was in favor of the Jiao troops. The first day came to an end, and the morale was quite high. The commanders were discussing battle plans and regrouping their forces. 

"Are there any orders from Tamar."

" We are instructed to halt our proceeding for now. Vice-general Long requested the stay. According to the report, he has some surprise for us." An awkward atmosphere was built in there—a surprise in time of war.

" The situation is in our favor. We can't let this opportunity slide. We should rush into the forest regions with full force."

The man who spoke before gave a stern gaze: " are you going to disobey a direct order from the general. If we are instructed to stay, we will halt our progress."

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Tamar-