Su Ping hesitated when Deputy General Lin scolded him for the second time. "Move forward slowly. Protect yourself!" He recalled Qin Silong's advice, realizing that this time, a frontal assault was unnecessary. He opted to wait for the signal to retreat, banking on the sound of the drums.
Despite understanding the strategy, Su Ping had to heed Deputy General Lin's orders. Advancing cautiously was already pushing his limits. The front line, however, bore the brunt of the assault, with rocks and arrows claiming the lives of hundreds and injuring nearly a hundred more—each one a living being.
Deputy General Lin, shielded by over a dozen guards, remained unscathed but expressed dissatisfaction with Su Ping's performance. He demanded, "Chiliarch Su! Stand up and lead the charge! Disobeying military orders will result in execution!"
