Mythical Three Kingdoms

”Hahaha, if I were the Hun Chanyu, I would retreat north after reaching here. I refuse to believe that you can catch up with us, hindered by the infantry blocking your path. Dispatching such a massive scale of troops is not that simple,” Xu Shu said with a smile, observing the remaining troops, which were less than a third.

The group across them all had grim expressions. Although the simulation showed they had wiped out all the Dingling soldiers, capturing and killing nearly forty thousand Miscellaneous Huns, almost completing the task, nearly twenty thousand Northern Huns had escaped.

”Again!” Zhou Yu said with a dark face, as Xun Yu and others began to modify the military formations, sharing all their observations with Zhou Yu.

In the second attempt, Zhou Yu incorporated experience from the previous simulation and insights from Xun Yu and others, leading to an intense battle where Xu Shu’s Northern Huns managed to break through, yet their remaining forces dwindled to less than three thousand.

Seeing Zhou Yu and Xun Yu’s darkening expressions, Chen Xi couldn’t help but cough twice, ”Isn’t your simulation entertaining? The Huns can instantly mobilize troops as if directing an arm, with seventy thousand strong warriors. Such an act is unseen from the Spring and Autumn Period to the Qin and Han dynasties.”

”Even if you adjust the opponent’s ability to the extreme they can achieve, it’s not how it should be done. I don’t entirely believe the Hun people can instantly receive and execute a command across the entire army,” Chen Xi said, bewildered.

”No, it’s actually possible,” Zhou Yu and Jia Xu both said at the same time. They glanced at each other, and Jia Xu gestured for Zhou Yu to proceed.

”Li Yan’s Legion Talent, combined with the Elite Troops of Danyang, can achieve this,” Zhou Yu began to explain.

”Pre-calculating the opponent’s actions can also make it possible,” Jia Xu said, his eyes subtly emitting an overwhelming aura. He was angered by Xu Shu’s simulation result. Xu Shu seemed to exploit military formation weaknesses, and Jia Xu decided to use pre-simulation to counter.

”Gongjin, I’ll advise on counter-strategies, and you handle the troop dispatch,” Jia Xu decided to step down from leading.

The third simulation commenced again, this time Jia Xu relied on his wealth of experience and analysis for early intelligence, achieving nearly the same instantaneous command execution as Xu Shu.

This way, the flaws Xu Shu noticed vanished upon real confrontation, and both sides could only rely on the strength of their armies for combat.

Though Jia Xu made some errors, Xun Yu and others provided him with a sufficiently formidable military formation, successfully blocking the eternally peak attributes of the Northern Huns that Xu Shu commanded. Before the Northern Huns could breach the third defensive line, they were fully annihilated.

”Phew, this method is feasible,” Jia Xu exhaled, while Xu Shu’s expression was heavy. His Spiritual Talent was severely restrained this time, requiring him to reconsider.

”But our losses are only slightly smaller than the Northern Huns’,” Xun Yu said solemnly. ”If there’s time, we should simulate once more. Though our designed Han Army isn’t at peak, setting the Northern Huns at their limit, losing like this still holds risks.”

”Again,” Zhou Yu, showing no noticeable change in expression, continued to draw nourishment from the simulation, as did the others.

Afterwards, Chen Xi watched both sides kill each other repeatedly. Eventually, even several people joined to assist Xu Shu, with the Hun’s combat power pushed to its current possible limits, but ultimately, they were still defeated by the Han Army.

”This is about enough. Except leaving the Hun Guards questionable, everything else poses no problem for us,” Jia Xu said, somewhat tired. The further simulations consumed more energy, and after several rounds the eastern sky had already dawned.

”As long as the Northern Hun Guards don’t produce three thousand Qi Refining to Gang warriors, we will surely not lose,” Zhou Yu also felt slightly fatigued. The more detailed simulations wore on, their mental exhaustion grew, but at this stage, the temple strategy could conclude.

”It’s certainly producible,” Chen Xi smiled, saying. Initially, his interest wasn’t high, but as the simulation progressed, his interest grew. Yet he mostly watched without speaking, so he wasn’t as tired.

”I’m going to change the heavens; prepare the winter clothing. Although the Northern Huns endure the cold better than us, they surely haven’t prepared winter clothing for this expedition, and the same goes for the Dingling people,” Zhuge Liang said with a smile.

”Then go ahead,” Chen Xi waved to Zhuge Liang, ”By the way, when we act, how should we proceed, send a battle letter or strike directly?”

”Battle letter? What a joke, strike directly,” Guo Jia said bluntly, and others agreed, ”Our army is too large; once we move, they’ll react, so a strong strike is inevitable.”

”A strong strike it is; sending a battle letter to the Northern Huns is out of the question. We’re not negotiating; we’re going to eliminate them!” Cheng Yu’s eyes flashed with a killing intent.

”Then let’s proceed. Let the soldiers eat, drink, and practice extra. Act in three days?” Jia Xu asked, looking at everyone. This group understood without needing an explanation for why they should act in three days.

”I think we should rest a bit more and then act,” Zhou Yu thought a little before suggesting to the group.

”I’m with Wen He, quick strike is crucial. Our advantages are evident, pressing by King’s Way is enough,” Guo Jia supported Jia Xu’s proposal, both sharing the same approach.

”I prefer waiting several more days, allowing more time for the generals to coordinate and soldiers to deepen understanding, more so since Marquis Chen is waiting for the outcome,” Xun Yu turned to Chen Xi and said.

”Ah, the aristocratic family, indeed I’m waiting for the outcome, but frankly, this result doesn’t matter much to me; it’s pretty much already determined,” Chen Xi pondered, saying, ”The aristocratic family private soldier thing is being managed by both Gongjin’s side and mine.”

”By the way, some here hail from aristocratic backgrounds. I wonder if you have any thoughts on my handling of matters,” entering the internal political state, Chen Xi’s confidence surged.

”We fear nothing as long as you stand firm,” Xun Yu casually remarked.

”Indeed. However, the aristocratic families will inevitably feel unbalanced this time,” Chen Xi sighed, saying, ”Yet, it doesn’t matter. Excessive strength is a threat to governance, so I hope everyone coordinates with me this time.”

”The Eastern Wu Aristocratic Families have already been restrained by Yuan Gong, so I have let Liang Dao help restrain a portion of the Northern Aristocratic Families’ private soldiers. Beyond that, I can’t offer much more assistance,” Zhou Yu said.

Jia Kui’s actions were evident to Zhou Yu through many details, so when Zhou Yu spoke, he naturally took an aid-like tone.

Listening to this, Liu Ye immediately wanted to rebut, but Chen Xi raised a hand to stop him and said, ”I have already learned of Liang Dao’s actions, and the Northern Aristocratic Families’ private soldier issue is resolved, thanks.”

Zhou Yu narrowed his eyes, somewhat uncertain of Chen Xi’s meaning. Clearly, Chen Xi’s words acknowledged that the Eastern Wu’s involvement with the Northern Aristocratic Families’ private soldiers belonged to the East.

”I can provide cooperation on resolving the aristocratic family private soldier issue, which should definitely not exceed a certain limit,” Xun Yu generally agreed with Chen Xi’s view.

”Wen He, can we slightly delay the timing? Also, in future simulations, include the over ten thousand aristocratic family private soldiers on the Youzhou border,” Chen Xi turned to Jia Xu and said, while Zhuge Liang’s notion of changing the heavens to trap the Northern Huns was temporarily set aside.

”That’s not a problem, but I can’t delay for more than ten days, so try to act quickly,” Jia Xu thought briefly before responding.

”No problem; Wen Ze brought over three thousand middle-to-lower-tier officers. With him, managing these people won’t be a problem,” Chen Xi said with a smile. The reserve officers were prepared not only for wartime army expansion but also for incorporating captives.

Chen Xi’s casual demeanor revealed a fact that brought some apprehension to Xun Yu and Zhou Yu, the existence of over three thousand middle-to-lower-tier officers, clearly pre-prepared.