"General, if I may be as bold to suggest, it would be wiser to execute the "choke point" strategy. I am pretty sure that general Ping will utilize the "pincer attack" tactic," Fang Xiang started. In the plot, Huo Empire loses more than half of the total soldiers due to the crafty pincer attack from this general Ping. General Ping, Ping Shangye, is comparable to this Guan Chengyi since they were both young and were both geniuses in military tactics. "This choke point attack will not only ensure fewer casualties, but it will also render a definite loss towards the enemy troops."Guan Chengyi stared silently at the Fang Xiang, not interrupting her even once.
"How can you be sure that Ping Shangye will surely use a pincer attack in this war?" Xuan Ji countered Fang Xiang"s suggestion. "What if they didn"t fall into our trick when we perform this choke point strategy?"
Fang Xiang smirked at the expected question directed at her. She had pondered the possible questions asked and had prepared the solutions confidently. "Do you know what general Ping is good at?"
"He"s recognized for his foresight and crafty strategies," Qiu Su replied. Qiu Su holds the same militia station as Fang Xiang due to his careful planning and exceptional martial arts.
"That"s right," Fang Xiang nodded at Qiu Su"s response. "Not only is he a genius tactician, but he can also reduce a 300,000 army to nothing with merely 100,000 soldiers. His amazing feats not only earned respect from his empire, the other nations like Liu Empire and Long Empire even concede to his prodigious accomplishments. His quick mind and wise judgment, coupled with his incredible foresight, would be a challenge in this war." Fang Xiang paused, looking straight into Xuan Ji"s eyes, emphasizing her point. "Since we have roughly the same number of men, according to our scouts, we should take extra precautions. General Ping is a very cautious person, so he must"ve scouted our encompa.s.sing terrain and our war point. With his calculative mind, he will undoubtedly utilize the surrounding forest as an advantage to appoint a third of his soldiers to get behind our position during the war," Fang Xiang pointed at a section on the map. "From our vantage point, it may seem as if we have the same number of troops, which serves as a decoy for us to lower our guard and to think that they don"t plan any other tricks against us. But if you try looking from higher ground, we can blatantly see the actual number of men they have, but we can"t since they"re standing at a higher position due to the steep here," Fang Xiang used her index finger to circle an imaginary ring on the map. Then she dragged her finger further down, quite far off from the initial battle point. "An advantage we have in this war is that it"s taking place in our vast empire. This means that we have a complete map and comprehensive understanding of our own region. And this mountain pa.s.s will be our choke point. Not only is it obscured by the tall trees, but it is also covered with molds and gra.s.s, which can further serve as a camouflage."
Fang Xiang took a straightened her spine, facing the soldiers with her hands crossed behind her back. "Before the enemy troops can complete their pincer attack, we should act "frightened" and quickly retreat at this opening," Fang Xiang pinpoint at a position on the map. "We then lead the enemy troops far away to this mountain pa.s.s. When they are within the pa.s.sage, our archers would then shower down their arrows. Moreover, I"m very sure that before the war started, the enemy troops would definitely stall as much time as possible to make sure that their troops can reach their respective positions. This means that there will be individual fights, which I volunteer to go."
Fang Xiang breathed out a sigh of relief as she finished her long explanation. She could now only hope that the general would approve her tactic to succeed in this war with fewer casualties on their side.
"It is indeed a good idea…" Xuan Ji commented, breaking the stifling silence. "What do you think, general?" Xuan Ji respectfully addressed the general.
The question was neglected in the air as Guan Chengyi stared icily at a vacant s.p.a.ce. After what felt like ages, the general ultimately replied, "Not bad, lieutenant general Fang. Let"s advance in accordance with your plan."
Everyone nodded in compliance. Fang Xiang solemnly gazed at the young general, "Understood."
"En," Guan Chengyi responded.
"System, it worked! I thought I would have to prepare my funeral due to the nerve-racking silence."
"I would"ve prepared a coffin just in case." The system answered nonchalantly.
"So not cute." Fang Xiang complained in her mind.
"Never said I was."
"You can begin the arrangements now. I will allow you to lead the troops in conformity with your method." Guan Chengyi spoke, snapping her out of her thoughts.
"Understood," Fang Xiang nodded and further explain her plan before administering various jobs to the other lieutenants and their colonels.
After a day"s preparation, Fang Xiang exhaustedly hauled herself to her firm mattress and slept soundly.
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Two more days until the war commences.
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The next day, Fang Xiang a.s.signed more duties to the lieutenants and the soldiers, rechecking the weapons and scouted for spies, just in case there is one, and proceed to do the same thing the day after that.
During the day of the war, Fang Xiang woke up two hours earlier than usual to freshen up and prepare herself for her first war in her entire lifetime. Fang Xiang decided to tie up her hair into a long ponytail and started to equip herself with her metallic war outfit, not forgetting to attach her sword to her back and further hid a small dagger inside each of her boots. After another hour of calming herself and rechecking her protective gear, she confidently headed out of her tent despite her feeling like a nervous wreck.
"How are you feeling, lieutenant general Fang?" Ya Feng called out to her on her right.
"Feng ge…" Fang Xiang whispered back. "A nervous wreck," Fang Xiang admitted softly.
Ya Feng moved closer to Fang Xiang then uncharacteristically hugged her close to him. Fang Xiang"s eyes widened in surprise, her body stiffened but gradually relaxed and she leaned her head to her trusted brother"s, Ya Feng"s, chest, relis.h.i.+ng the calm moment before the raging tempest. "Thank you, Feng ge."
"En," Ya Feng pulled away before gazing straight at Fang Xiang"s black orbs. "As your colonel, I"ll always be by your side to protect you."
Fang Xiang pressed her lips into a straight line. "You know the plan," Fang Xiang shook her head in dismissal. "Follow through the plan and only that way can we secure a definite victory."
Ya Feng stayed silent for a moment before agreeing. "Understood."
"Let"s go," Fang Xiang marched straight towards the training area where soldiers were positioning themselves into the agreed formation, then head towards the direction of the general"s tent. "Lieutenant general Fang reporting." Fang Xiang announced her presence before the two guards guarding the general"s tent can notify her appearance.
"Come in," A deep voice beckoned from inside the camp.
Fang Xiang proceeded inside before kneeling down with respect. "All preparations are ready, general."
"Good," Guan Chengyi said. "Let"s set out."