"We also have new weapons..." General Durman revealed his plans for the counterattack to his subordinate officers.
He wasn't unprepared for the offensive this time; clearly, he had come ready. However, his preparations weren't thorough since the reconnaissance troops discovered the Great Tang Empire's new designation, the 11th Corps, on the front lines.
According to earlier plans for the counterattack, launching it in a few days would obviously run into a newly prepared Tang Army corps.
The opponent also had a formidable presence, with at least twice the manpower, which clearly would make the situation even more unfavorable. So after much deliberation, Durman decided to use the secret weapon ahead of schedule, risking a frontal assault with the Tang Army.
