Jiang Ziya's expression didn't change, but he was calculating in his mind.
If the entire enemy army charged, even if they opened the gates and retreated now, there would still be significant casualties.
Moreover, if the enemy seized the opportunity to capture the gates, Xiqi would be in grave danger of being breached today.
The main commander faced the enemy, but the opponent seized the initiative, dampening their military spirit.
Now, with Yu Zhenzi and Ji Shuqian beheaded, Zhou Ji and Xiqi's great general Nangong Shi captured, morale had plummeted to the extreme. Engaging in direct combat again had little chance of success.
And considering Ji Fa's overly cautious nature, would he really risk his life to open the city gates for the soldiers outside the walls?
Jiang Ziya wasn't sure himself.
But he knew that if he gave the order to retreat and the gates didn't open in time, or even if the army mutinied, they would inevitably face total annihilation today.
