The Yan people were predominantly cavalry, so they could afford to be this brazen and arrogant. They were like bandits walking through the owner's house, yet they still openly warned the owner not to make any rash moves.
This task was always rotated among the various units, with the number of personnel assigned for surveillance depending on the number of defenders in the city.
This time, it was Zheng Fan's unit's turn.
Upon receiving the military order, Zheng Fan led his 2,500 cavalry to break away from the main army. They galloped thirty miles westwards and arrived at the outskirts of Qingshan City.
In yesterday's battle, Qingshan City had nearly become a decisive point, as Zu Dongcheng had ordered his troops to fall back towards it when he realized the situation was turning unfavorable.
