“No, patience is important in a battle. If you cannot wait for the right
moment, you might as well sacrifice the whole army.”
The soldier did not understand why they needed to hide when the enemy
was calling them cowards. “They are just goading us into being angry and losing
our strategy. Would you rather be called a coward or give in your life?” explained
Princess Pingyang. The soldier apologised. Even those who did not like that their
General was a woman could tell that the princess knew what she was talking about.
“There is no time for that. Hide yourself. We are not losing yet.”
“Yes! General,” the soldiers chanted.When the enemy approached them, Princess Pingyang signalled the army to
surround the enemy. Then, they charged towards the enemy and fought with all
might, for the honour of their country.
It worked! They won the battle. It was such a big victory that the enemy
gave up at last. The war was over, and the Tang Dynasty was saved!