Including the reinforcements from the rear, the Stonepeak Fortress garrison now numbers ten thousand, among them two thousand cavalry. The rest are heavily armored infantry and crossbowmen, along with some siege engines like ballistae and catapults. With complete troop types, abundant supplies and provisions, and high morale following multiple engagements with the Wolf Clan, they have clearly become an elite force.
"No matter what, this is General Meng's order, Old Ye, surely you wouldn't want to openly defy him? Besides, going to Xianyang doesn't mean we won't return; once we leave Xianyang, we'll head back to He Yang." Shangguan Jian advised.
