Chapter 87: Born at the wrong time

The reason why the army is strong is that the individual abilities of soldiers are basic, either brave and good at fighting, good at riding and shooting, etc., mastering the use of weapons and maximizing their own advantages are all basic requirements at the personal level.

What is truly powerful is in military discipline, tactical literacy, etc.

Advance when hearing the drum, retreat when hearing the gold, gathering and dispersing in an orderly manner, obeying military orders, etc. are the ability to implement tactical disciplines, which is an essential element for a strong military brigade.

A deeper requirement is the tactical cultivation of the commander of the army. How to defeat the enemy most efficiently when facing different enemies is a requirement for the general. If you can do outstandingly in this regard, you will be a famous general!

In addition, an army with perfect execution ability can implement the tactical ideas of the commander into action, then such an army is definitely the best in the army.

An army only knows how to charge and can only win the war through objective factors, but in fact it can only be regarded as a mob.

The Chu-Han struggle was actually a mob, and Liu Bang won in the end.

Why? Because China has a large land and a large population, a famous battle exceeds tens of thousands. For the coach, the first thing they consider is strategy, battle level, and tactics, which is second.

Only those battles where there are not many soldiers and horses that are difficult to defeat the opponent in a strategic direction can only rack their brains to win the battles in tactical terms, which will fully demonstrate the tactics on the battlefield in the era of cold weapons. This is why a large number of famous military strategists emerged in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, as well as military books that were clearly circulated to descendants.

The military is more important than the essence. Cao Cao uses troops like a god, which is why he is more skilled in tacticality because he cannot afford to support more soldiers and can only defeat the enemy from tactical perspective. In addition to Wuchao's defeat, Yuan Shao's defeat was also a part of the complete defeat of Cao Cao by Wuchao's military ability.

Why did Cao Cao's entire army be wiped out in Chibi? Because the rabble of Jingzhou soldiers joined Cao's army, the number of people increased, but in terms of combat power, it was actually a negative growth. Therefore, the Sun and Liu coalition forces came and fought down.

The Han Dynasty respected Confucianism alone and valued literature over military affairs, which led to a lack of tactical cultivation.

Cao Cao was able to be in the Central Plains from a gap step by step from weak to strong. On the political stage, he used the emperor to command the princes, and on the military, he was able to cultivate tactical skills that surpassed other opponents.

No matter how many brave and unscheming soldiers are, they are still mobs. Only an army that truly unites together to form a joint force can be called elite.

Zhuge Liang did surprise him by making Guo Jia cheer up and look up to his current enemy.

Zhuge Liang took over Liu Bei's army for no more than a year, and in this short period of time, it is already commendable that Zhuge Liang can command the army to change formation calmly.

No one knows how amazing achievements this versatile and military genius Zhuge Liang could have made if he gave Zhuge Liang more troops and more time!

Perhaps in another time and space, if it were not for the Qinling chasm that could not be overcome, the northern expedition to Guanzhong would have to overcome the natural danger, and the eastward expedition to Jingzhou would have to face his ally Sun Wu, and Zhuge Liang would eventually die of illness in Wuzhangyuan. If he could have an environment that was not so difficult, perhaps the ending would be completely different.

The Eight Formation Diagram is well-known to Guo Jia. In his opinion, this magical formation that was passed down from generation to generation could never have the power of unpredictable gods and ghosts. The military formation is a military formation, and it is impossible to carry the ability to defies the heavens.

In Guo Jia's view, the most likely possibility is that an army is to understand the evolution of the military formation and can quickly change the formation under command to deal with the enemy.

There is no strongest tactic, only the strongest military commander!

If there is no unchanging and impeccable tactic, it must have its powerful side and weak side. However, if you integrate various formations and use the best military formation to defend the enemy under different environments, you can achieve invincible results.

"It's indeed a genius in the world!"

Guo Ye looked at the crane wing formation and praised Zhuge Liang for his praise.

"I'm afraid he will become a demon if he gives him ten years."

Guo Jia squinted his eyes and said softly.

Faced with Zhuge Liang's ability to turn decay into magic, it is hypocrisy to not admire him. In terms of personal ability, Guo Jia asked himself that he might not be able to train his army as he had been like Zhuge Liang in his hands for a year.

However, Guo Jia is not worried.

The Taiping Army has been in the past twenty years. Is it just to practice chopping and slashing every day?

No, of course not!

The tactical qualities of the Taiping Army have always been what Guo Jia values ​​most. From generals to generals of the army to commanders of five people and one rank, everyone must be able to read, learn all the military formations, and understand the subtleties of it. There must be no consequences of not being able to turn against dogs.

Of course, the most important thing for lower-level officers is to obey commands, and the key is to execute the orders as soon as they receive.

Facing the Crane Wing Formation, the sharpest attack of this formation is to be right in front, and it is connected with the two wings to form a intensive attack, and continuously form a double-team to encircle and suppress.

"Two wings! The position of the Tiger Guard remains unchanged, defends head-on, and passes orders to Wei Yan and Xu Chu, each with three thousand spearmen, breaks through the two extended wings of the enemy and cuts off the connection between the two wings of the enemy and the central army."

Guo Jia calmly ordered the official to wave the flag. Wei Yan and Xu Chu each led a team of captains and spearmen into the battlefield like wild horses. The purpose was very clear, so he rushed towards the roots of the enemy's wings.

The two armies fought head-on, and the Tiger Guards resisted head-on. Wei Yan and Xu Chu and his spearmen cut off the connection between the enemy's wings and the central army, thus causing the enemy to lose the most powerful and intensive attacks in this formation.

"Transfer to Dian Wei and change the arrow of the formation. Ma Chao, Gao Shun, Gan Ning, Zhou Tai, and Jiang Qin each led three thousand troops and surrounded the enemy from both wings!"

Guo Jia stood on the chariot and ordered it to be conveyed one by one.

When the two wings of the enemy were cut off, the Tiger Guard changed from the front to the formation, and the plane spread out formation was concentrated in the middle to form a frontal assault formation. Under the leadership of Dian Wei, he defeated the enemy's middle lane, and used the equipment and combat power of the Tiger Guard's heavy armor and long spear. Guo Jia did not believe that even the elite white-eared soldiers under Liu Bei's command could withstand it!

Zhuge Liang rode a horse in the rear. In fact, after the battle, he ordered another change of formation, but he could not command.

After all, I only took over this army for a short time, so I don’t have enough training time, let alone improving the overall strength of this army from the perspective of tactical literacy.

With a slightly bitter smile, Zhuge Liang put down all his inner burdens and looked at Liu Bei, who was paying attention to the war on the city tower.

Lord, I have done everything I should do and can do.

Zhuge Liang was shocked when he returned to the battlefield with his eyes.

The 30,000 troops led by Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Chen Dao faced the Tiger Guard, which was as hard as Mount Tai. The two wings and the rear were surrounded by 3,000 troops of each of the seven Taiping Army. Xu Chu, Ma Chao, Gan Ning, Zhou Tai, Jiang Qin, Wei Yan, Gao Shun, and Liu Bei sent 30,000 troops, and Guo Jia also sent only ill-gotten troops.

However, the seven soldiers and horses of the Taiping Army formed seven different formations, square circle, yoke, long snake, chariot hanging, hook walking, mysterious Xiang, and sparse formations.

Seven different formations plus the frontal arrows, eight formations are linked together to completely surround Liu Bei's troops in the middle of the battlefield.

Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Chen Dao, the three generals had completely lost their command ability because the military formation was in chaos and there were soldiers and horses to break out of the siege. However, facing the orderly siege of the Taiping Army, it was obvious that they had to suffer great casualties.

Zhuge Liang's eyes crossed the battlefield and looked at Guo Jia. At the same time, Guo Jia did not pay attention to the battlefield, but instead looked at Zhuge Liang.

"Zhuge Kongming, you shouldn't be surprised. Could it be that the Taiping Army under my command is for nothing?"

Guo Jia whispered softly, but did not ridicule Zhuge Liang. In fact, Guo Jia felt a sense of fear. If Zhuge Liang had been born twenty years ago, then if such a person had the same time as him to develop and accumulate strength, it would be hard to imagine what the outcome would be like for the world.

As for the melee, Guo Jia had no interest in slapping it. Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Chen Dao lost control of their troops, which made Guo Jia feel distracted. A genius like Zhuge Liang needs obedient people and people who can execute his tactical ideas. In this way, he will achieve twice the result with half the effort. Unfortunately, Zhuge Liang lacks time.

Seeing that the enemy was constantly being suppressed, the Taiping Army had few casualties. Guo Jia completely lost his patience and fought with Zhuge Liang in a battle formation. Since Zhuge Liang had given up, there was no need for him to wait any longer.

He ordered someone to call Xiao Ren to his side. Guo Jiaer asked his orders and whispered: "You lead the cavalry into Xuzhou City. When you see Liu Bei, just kill him. Even if he kneels down and surrenders, you will still create a scene where he resists and dies in the war. Do you understand? Oh, and also, capture Zhuge Liang intact for me."

Xiao Ren, who has been with Guo Jia since he was a child, immediately nodded to show his understanding. As soon as he turned around and left, Guo Jia called Zhang Yan to his side again.

"Feiyan, you lead all the archers and crossbowmen to surround the enemy from both wings and the rear, and at the same time give orders to the tiger guards to withdraw and shoot the enemy, without having to fight hard."

Zhang Yan immediately took the order to do it.

Rumble

The sound of horse hooves shook the sky.

Liu Bei on Xuzhou City was shocked. Seeing the enemy cavalry walking around the battlefield outside the city and heading straight into the city, it was too late for Liu Bei to ask someone to close the city gate, and not to mention that there is no defensive force in the city, so what if you close the city gate?

The cavalry rushed into Xuzhou City with a deafening momentum. Zhuge Liang, who was under the city, closed his eyes and waited for the moment of fate, but was pulled down from the horse and placed horizontally on another horse.

Zhuge Liang opened his eyes. This posture was too indecent. He immediately wanted to get up, but someone held it tightly.

"Don't move!"

Zhang Ren yelled at him, and then immediately rushed to the Taiping Army without stopping. He also hoped to put Zhuge Liang down early and then enter Xuzhou City, although there were not many enemies in the city.

Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Chen Dao, who were surrounded by the battlefield, naturally saw the scene of cavalry rushing into Xuzhou City. They immediately rushed back to the city, but they were still in siege. The camp behind them now has dense crossbow soldiers, with arrows like locusts and waterfalls shooting.

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