The Left General ordered a march of sixty li per day. Sixty li may not sound fast, but the march of a great army is different from a swift horse ride. It must maintain a certain formation, have the endurance for long-distance marching, and stop for rest after a segment. Cavalry is not much faster than infantry.
Song Yuan led two hundred of the Emperor's personal guards to march with the Heroic Guard Camp.
Some trusted aides whispered privately, "At the speed of the Heroic Guard Camp, it will take two months to reach the Yu State Army. By the time we get there, the Yu State might already be occupied by the rebel army."
"If we abandon the main army and speed ahead on horseback, we could at least save half the time."
"Indeed! Perhaps we should speak with Commander Song. We should set out first..."
"Silence!"
A tall figure appeared behind the trusted aides, scolding coldly, "In a grand march, how can one only seek speed? Stability must come first."
