The wind ripped through the banners and a cold howling gale swept up snow and ice.
As she was pregnant, Big White was now treated as part of the group of "teenage princesses." Little White was now the war horse accompanying the expedition.
The situation of the mountain roads had been investigated in advance. Bulky goods were unable to pass through the roads. The roads were too rugged, steep, and dangerous. The soldiers could only go into battle dressed in light gear.
Jiang Pengji said, "We shall first capture that small town. The scouts had better be quick-witted. They should report back immediately once a situation arises."
Although the soldiers would be making a surprise attack, Jiang Pengji had no intention of trying to be secretive about it.
For this campaign, she had taken with her a total of 10,000 soldiers and horses. The remaining 10,000 soldiers and horses plus the recruits had been left behind to watch over their base.