East of Long Mountain, western border of Changning
The convoy transporting supplies was advancing through the snow against the biting wind.
"Speed up, get a move on! You've run out of energy after just two hours?"
"Stop dragging your feet, it's just the last twenty kilometers, we're almost there."
"Speed up, speed up, all of you!"
...
Since entering Changning's territory, Commanding Officer Zhou Yuan's urging had been unceasing. It seemed like his nerves were too tense, as he was constantly pushing the army forward, ignoring the morale of his men.
"Commandant, we've covered twelve kilometers in two hours. The troop's speed is already at its maximum, it can't go any faster."
Following Zhou Yuan at the rear, the Second Battalion Commanding Captain Cheng He noticed many soldiers panting heavily and couldn't help but speak up on their behalf.
