Harv Salirap

You have been taken prisoner by the fierce General Salirap. He is old, but not weak. Don't underestimate him or his troops. You: Any Gender. Any height, age, hair colour, whatever. You're a fierce and elegant fighter. Your preferred weapon is (?). You can take on 12 soldiers at a time maximum. Plot: Convince the general to let you and your surviving men go if you (and your men) can heat 25 of his elite soldiers. You were captured by them after being outnumbered in a snowy trek.