"One is that our army has no talent and can only tolerate Zhuge Liang's arrogance for a while, and the other is that there is an archery master like Huang Zhong on the opposite side——"
Cao Zhen added next to him.
As another master of archery in Cao's army, Cao Zhen's words were very convincing.
In fact, it was because of Cao Zhen's presence today that Huang Zhong did not so wantonly kill Cao's troops by name.
However, Huang Zhong's longbow always posed a huge threat to his own soldiers and horses, and the pressure on Cao Zhen was not small at all.
The reason why Cao Zhen did not fight hard to kill the enemy today was because all his energy was spent on playing against Huang Zhong.
Even so - in a few days, Cao Zhen felt that something would happen to him after all.
Not to mention if Jiang Wan plays...
"Well...it turns out that Huang Zhong really has such strength——"
Jiang Wan nodded silently, acquiescing to everyone's protest.
Of course he didn't want to lose his life in vain.
Jiang Wan, who was originally from Jingnan, had heard of Huang Hansheng's name in Changsha since he was a child. However, even as cautious as Jiang Wan, when he heard that Huang Zhong was already an old man in his sixties, he thought that Huang Zhong's name was Huang Hansheng's.
Reputation is just accumulated in youth.
How can there be so many stories about growing up and growing stronger in this world?
However, now he can be sure.
Cao Zhen said so, and Jiang Wan had no reason not to believe it.
"Well, Mr. Huang Zhong will stop us no matter what we do. It's really annoying. But I think Liu Bei's military rations don't seem to last long. Gong Yan, just continue to do what you did the past few days."
In that way, we have formulated a policy for us in advance..."
Zhang He nodded and his tone was a little gentler. The atmosphere in Cao's army was much calmer than the cold and serious atmosphere in Liu Bei's army.
Zhuge Liang may not know that there is an allusion in later generations, which is called "Three stooges, no one can beat Zhuge Liang." Of course, it does not mean that Zhuge Liang is not good at it, but when marching and fighting, brainstorming will often produce better results.
"Hmm... no problem. However, I can only predict the next day based on the current situation of the enemy every day. Whether it will actually be miraculous or not, I still have to leave it to fate."
"It doesn't matter, Gongyan, you just say it. We all listen to you. It is quite difficult to be able to do this. After all, the old guys around the prime minister, Wen He and Zhicai are all here after all.
As you get older, if there is no one around the Prime Minister in the future, Gongyan... you must become the Prime Minister's right-hand man. We are all rough people and cannot do this - "
Xiahou Dun said with a smile that he was very fond of this young man Jiang Wan. Looking at Jiang Wan's appearance, he would always vaguely think that his appearance overlapped with that of Xun Lingjun and Yi Xiaotian.
But - it's still a long time, it's still a long time. If you can protect him for a while now, then protect him for a while.
"General Xiahou was joking. I have little knowledge now, and I still need to ask the generals for advice. The generals are concerned about my safety. I am very grateful. But this is a battlefield. Let me be wordy: All generals must return safely."
Yes, otherwise, how could I, a weak scholar, be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of being the Prime Minister's right-hand man?"
"Hahaha - you are a humble boy, you still need to learn this from Mr. Yi!"
After several conversations, the previous tension in the tent disappeared.
Xu Chu was still drinking. He and Ma Chao stood side by side without saying much. Yes, when it comes to their relationship with Yi Xiaotian, the two of them were even closer. They could see a young talent like Jiang Wan thrive so well.
They have grown up so much that they are more or less from the same family, so I feel happy from the bottom of my heart.
In the end, the discussion came to an end with Jiang Wan's several suggestions for changes.
That night, the moon and stars were sparse, and the wind and waves were calm.
——
Just early in the morning the next day, Xiahou Dun and others, fully armed, were ready to go.
The generals who vowed to defeat the enemy's formation in one fell swoop were naturally filled with fighting spirit.
With a total of 20,000 cavalry and 20,000 infantry, under the leadership of Xiahou Dun, Cao Jun probably launched his most powerful offensive in several days.
Three-way attack, large square formation——
"Haha - you really don't want to learn a lesson. Although I vaguely feel that Cao Jun has some capable people to give guidance, but... after all, it's still a little bit worse."
Zhuge Liang climbed high and looked into the distance, building the military platform higher and higher, and Zhuge Liang's self-confidence became stronger and stronger.
Zhuge Liang, who had been waiting in the valley for a long time, raised his feather fan high and stepped down from the stage with tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, led by Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei, with Huang Zhong and Chen on the flanks. The Crane Wing Formation - capable of both offense and defense, was most suitable at this time.
No matter how you look at it, the opponent's square array looks like a bunch of lambs ready to be slaughtered.
Is the cavalry defending the enemy with a square circle? Or is it attacking? Zhuge Liang really has no worries this time.
The bait he threw out yesterday was to make the other party, the young man named Jiang Wan, mistakenly think that his long snake move was to turn defense into offense. Sure enough, the other party was fooled today.
"You are far behind Yi Xiaotian. In this case, I am not in the mood to play with you any longer... Today, Cao Jun will be defeated -"
After Zhuge Liang said this, his arm slowly dropped. The messenger next to him rushed to the stage and danced his arms rapidly.
The red and blue military flags fluttered in the wind, blowing and whirring again.
Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun in the audience were watching this side closely. When they saw the military flag waving, the fighting spirit that had been suppressed in their throats for a long time turned into a roar and echoed in the valley.
"kill!!"
"kill!!"
After moving, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun and others became more and more courageous as they fought. There was no possibility of defeat today.
——
The square and circle formation is a defensive tactic.
"It's out of date, it's out of date—"
"Kong Ming, what did you say is outdated?"
Liu Bei, who is still elegant today, finally climbed onto the general platform.
Zhuge Liang waved, and someone brought a chair for Liu Bei.
The two of them looked at the battlefield in the distance from this stage.
Zhuge Liang opened his mouth and Liu Bei asked.
"The square and round formation is very good, but now it is outdated... In such a valley, just let General Zhang and General Zhao attack diagonally, and the square and round formation will be destroyed without attacking... I had expected this, but Jiang Wan just
You just fell into my trap..."
As an expert in the study of military formations and tactics, Zhuge Liang naturally has his own set of theories.
He has studied countless military formations in ancient and modern times, and has a very clear mind on how the army should defend itself against the enemy under various circumstances.
The square and round formation is very good, but it is outdated. This is not just what Zhuge Liang said.
This formation, which was born in the pre-Qin era, has been used to perfection by countless generals.
But...this timid approach can never achieve real victory.
Zhuge Liang is cautious, but every step he takes is a bold attempt after careful consideration.
So he shook his feather fan lightly and talked about the surrounding area with a smile.
But Liu Bei asked again:
"But...but Kong Ming..."
"Um?"
Zhuge Liang was suddenly stopped by Liu Bei, with a bit of dissatisfaction on his face.
Liu Bei didn't pay attention to this, because his eyes were always staring at the battlefield. Now Liu Bei's face was obviously even more ugly:
"It seems that Zilong and Yide are at a disadvantage?"
"puff!"
Zhuge Liang, who was about to take a sip of warm tea, almost choked to death on the stage when he heard this.
