Wang looked at each of his trusted advisors standing around the table. "Then call every captain and field commander to the assembly square. We will explain the situation directly to them ourselves."
Less than an hour later...
More than thirty field captains and high-ranking generals gathered in the wide, open assembly area near the center of the military camp.
Behind them, several rows of curious soldiers stood in neat lines, eager to understand the reason behind the sudden, unexpected meeting.
Wang stepped up onto a broad, raised stone platform overlooking the gathered men.
His deep voice was not overly loud, yet it carried an incredible, natural power that resonated clearly across the entire frosted square.
"I know that many of you are currently wondering why our vast army has suddenly stopped its advance," Wang began, looking out over the sea of faces.
The gathered soldiers remained completely silent, listening intently.
