By the time, Xia Tian and the others were still in seclusion, the war had almost started. As Xia Ling had previously arranged, the three generals of the Zhu Kingdom and their respective troops moved swiftly. Since their location was closer, it didn't take long for them to arrive at the approximate location that Hong Chen's other army would pass by later.
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West of the City
Their location looks much more advantageous, because the road to the area is full of tall trees. General Mang immediately instructed his army of archers. "Archers! You guys stand by in the trees, and wait for the catapult's signal."
"Yes General!" The army of archers immediately moved according to General Mang's orders, most of them immediately climbed up the trees, and hid behind the shade of leaves.
"The Infantry! You guys prepare to surround them from both sides." General Mang again ordered, as he pointed in two specific directions.
