Mythical Three Kingdoms

The ability to defeat thirty thousand veteran soldiers of Mount Tai means that the Xiliang Iron Cavalry and the veteran soldiers of Mount Tai can achieve an exchange rate of approximately one to five, and only with such an exchange rate can the veteran soldiers of Mount Tai be swiftly routed, though this exchange rate is indeed astonishing.

However, since Li Youu is not prone to exaggeration, Mann Chong decided to trust this exchange rate, yet the ratio is truly astonishing.

”Are you certain that the Xiliang Iron Cavalry can achieve an exchange rate of more than one to five against the veteran soldiers of Mount Tai?” Liu Ye exclaimed, as this ratio is already extremely exaggerated. The veteran soldiers of Mount Tai are not just any miscellaneous soldiers; they are seasoned veterans who have fought on multiple battlefields.

”Impossible, the soldiers of Mount Tai shouldn’t be beaten to such a high exchange rate,” Chen Xi said with a frown, as this exchange rate is simply extraordinary.

The strength of the Xiliang Iron Cavalry is indeed significant, but in Chen Xi’s view, if the veteran soldiers of Mount Tai fight to the death without retreating, they could only achieve an exchange rate of around one to three. If any soldiers have no fear of death, even without a formation, fighting them is extremely challenging.

After all, if thirty thousand pigs are not afraid of death and charge at the six thousand Xiliang Iron Cavalry, it won’t be easy for the Xiliang Iron Cavalry to wipe them all out.

Speaking of which, it’s necessary to mention Zhang Jiao. Back when fighting Zhang Jiao, the Han Army suffered defeats in direct confrontations, not only because of the overwhelming numbers of Yellow Turbans but also because Zhang Jiao used a secret technique to lead the Yellow Turbans, making them fearless of death. The only way to deal with such an army that isn’t afraid of death is through strategy; foolishness to engage them head-on.

The ordinary veteran soldiers of Mount Tai are now almost at the level of excellent veteran soldiers similar to the Danyang Troops. In terms of infantry combat power alone, the soldiers of Mount Tai rank among the top in the world.

”Zichuan, Wen Ru suggests that those four thousand Xiliang soldiers you find troublesome should be handed over to Li Zhiran. Those individuals are originally part of the Officers’ Headquarters,” Jia Xu turned his head and said, ”Most of them have been following Li Jue and others from very early on.”

”Oh, I see,” Chen Xi nodded. If those soldiers compose the cavalry achieving such a high exchange rate, Chen Xi would believe it. The fierce determination in those soldiers’ eyes explains a lot.

If there had been completely dedicated professional soldiers during the late Han, the Officers’ Headquarters of the Xiliang Iron Cavalry would definitely fall into this category. The lives of these individuals are solely about killing, killing, and killing.

Chen Xi tapped his fingers lightly on the table, ”Wen Ru, those soldiers probably only lack a purpose driven by a penetrating heart spirit for why they fight!”

”Perhaps, but I’m not sure. Military Spirit itself is a kind of miracle. If there is Military Spirit, achieving an exchange rate of one to ten is very easy, but previously, they had a unified will, and this time they do not.” Li Youu said with a bitter smile.

It’s not that Li Youu doesn’t want to produce a strong army with Military Spirit, but he simply can’t. Although the quality and will of these professional Xiliang soldiers have reached the level where he once asked the Iron Cavalry headquarters why they fight, it cannot bestow Military Spirit.

Back then, Li Youu simply said, ”Fight for Dong Zhuo,” and those soldiers were fervently shouting with excitement, ultimately chanting in unison, ”Fight for Dong Zhuo.” That was Military Spirit: swift as a hawk, mighty as a bear.

However, this time, even though Li Youu tried to give these people a purpose for why they fight, it had no effect. It’s not that he doesn’t want a strong army, but it cannot be done. It’s not that this group doesn’t agree to fight for their family and country, but they cannot resonate with that belief to form Military Spirit.

Li Youu doesn’t understand why, but he just gave it a try. Though the quality and will are present, without Military Spirit, they can never claim to be the strongest.

”Is that so...” Chen Xi fell silent for a while before saying helplessly. Initially, he wanted to suggest that Li Youu imbue those individuals with the belief in defending their homeland, hoping they would develop Military Spirit while protecting their land, but in the end, he could only say he was thinking too ideally.

”It’s nothing,” Li Youu shook his head, ”That in itself is a miracle, and we shouldn’t expect too much from it. Moreover, handing those people over to Zhiran is the most suitable choice; having them outside the Han Dynasty brings peace of mind.”

Chen Xi nodded slightly, ”But just like Boning’s previous question, although the six thousand Iron Cavalry are strong and robust, this doesn’t necessarily mean they can stand firm. In this world, apart from martial force, there’s also intelligence. What if the Great Qin discovers that swallowing the Iron Cavalry head-on is too difficult and decides to use other means?”

Mann Chong gestured slightly towards Chen Xi, indicating that this was precisely what he meant.

”Indeed, as you said, Li Jue and his men do not belong to the category of strategists; at most, they are cavalry commanders capable of leading a large number of cavalry,” Jia Xu replied on behalf of Li Youu.

”From the intelligence, we have learned about Parthia; it is mainly vast plains there. Strategies like water or fire, which are unemotional on the battlefield, have no environment for execution, and other strategies cannot bypass their strength,” Jia Xu said calmly.

”I have no more questions,” Mann Chong said after some thought.

”I’ll ask my question: borrowing troops is fine, but I want to know why Li Jue is capable of doing this to such an extent,” Liu Ye said, sitting up after resting his eyes.

”One is for fame, the other is for profit. Fame needs no further explanation; profit stems from the fact that the Central Plains offers no place for him, but the world does have a place for him,” Jia Xu’s calm demeanor couldn’t conceal the wisdom in his eyes.

”Is that so, well then,” Liu Ye, born of the Imperial Clan, was beyond displeased with Li Jue’s actions of digging up imperial mausoleums; they were truly at odds. Of course, his tolerance towards Li Youu was mostly due to Li Youu’s exceptional talent, which the Han Dynasty in its revival desperately needed.

”What kind of place is Parthia, and what is the Great Qin like?” Fa Zheng, who had never left the country, asked with curiosity, eager to know about the land’s temperament, though he was aware that perhaps none present knew about its charm.

”I don’t know, but it is a land that nourished an empire and should have soil as fertile as the Central Plains,” Jia Xu said after a moment of silence.

”One day, I’ll stand on that land.” Fa Zheng laughed aloud; such a vast world is worth conquering. If there were only the Central Plains, it would truly be a lonely endeavor.

”Before that, let’s settle this matter first, and Wen He has split off some peculiar messages from the northern intelligence system assigned to me,” Guo Jia said with a mischievous smile.

”Is there unrest in the North? Is the Eastern Xianbei looking to court disaster?” Chen Xi asked, puzzled.

”It’s not that; we’ve just received news of some chaos on the grasslands, like large tribes annexing smaller ones,” Guo Jia simply stated.

”That’s a very common occurrence; every time there’s a snow disaster, as long as their attempt to raid southward for food fails, large tribes will start plundering smaller ones. Hu People have survived by this method,” Li Youu said offhandedly. Such things have been seen too often to be considered major issues. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, welcome to visit Qidian.com to give recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)