Colonel Bod issued a progressive order to Winters:
First, the Iron Peak County garrison must clear the enemy forces along the "Qingyin Pass—Green Valley Town" line, ensuring the main army's retreat is not threatened;
Upon completing the previous task, the Iron Peak County garrison needs to closely monitor every move of the Vernge County garrison.
Colonel Skul has always harbored deep suspicions about Vernge County's intentions.
Both Skul and Bod fear that Vernge County is merely feigning neutrality, actually waiting for an opportunity to either strike Maplestone City or cross over Qingyin Pass, launching a rear assault on the allied forces.
If Colonel Skul's concerns prove correct, then the Iron Peak County forces must hold Green Valley Town until reinforcements arrive, preventing even a single Vernge County soldier from crossing Qingyin Pass.
Besides the above two duties, Colonel Bod had a third part to Winters' orders:
