Words Strategize for the World

Leading 200 ragtag troops against 100 elite warriors from the Hegemon Kingdom, Fang Hao felt his chances of victory were hopeless. They were simply not on the same level; how could he possibly fight?

As he watched the army of the Hegemon Kingdom advance, his thoughts surged and churned.

The Ba Kingdom's army is powerful, but it seems that Liangjiang Commandery has not been breached, meaning this area still belongs to the heartland of the Chi Kingdom.

Thinking of this, he guessed that the number of Ba Guo soldiers was at most 100 or so, and even if there were other troops, it would be impossible for them to come to the rescue quickly.

This must be a small infiltration unit. Based on the previous reports from the scouts, it must be the same group. In other words, these 100 people were lured here by Niu Da.

The Niu Da army is small in number and clearly not long established. If it were me, I would also consider pursuing and eliminating them first.

Fang Hao, having figured out the key point, was greatly encouraged.

"Niu Da, you brought nine people with you, why did you only return with six?"

Niu Da said with some frustration, "When we were chasing their scouts, they suddenly turned their horses around and attacked us, killing two of us in one fell swoop. Then we saw these 100 elite soldiers, so we quickly fled, and another person was killed on the way back."

It seems that this is indeed the case.

After listening to Niu Da's words, Fang Hao roughly confirmed his thoughts.

"Niu Da, you did the right thing. If you can't win, run away. Don't make unnecessary sacrifices. At the same time, I want you to remember: at all times, you must prioritize preserving your strength, but when it's time to fight, when you must fight, and when it's time to shed blood and sacrifice, you must fight to the death for victory."

The more Fang Hao spoke, the more serious he became. This concerned the future fighting style of his troops, and it had to be determined from the very beginning.

Be courageous in fighting, willing to shed blood, and fearless in the face of death; fight for victory. This will be the culture of our army from now on.

Only an army with cultural depth can be an invincible army. Of course, the construction, management, and operation of the army are also indispensable.

After listening to Fang Hao's words, Niu Da nodded seriously. Although he didn't quite understand, he felt that they made a lot of sense.

Because only the living can live better. The dead can no longer do anything.

After listening, Lai Fengwu nodded in agreement.

What the army seeks is victory, not pointless death and sacrifice. To fight for victory, one must be willing to shed blood, sacrifice oneself, and give everything—this is the essence of the army.

Based on this, Lai Fengwu had a higher opinion of Fang Hao. A rational leader who can see the essence of things is definitely the best leader.

The army of the Hegemon Kingdom drew closer and closer, and soon deployed its ranks in preparation for an attack.

At this moment, their own troops were not in good formation, most of the soldiers were afraid and hesitant, and some soldiers were even quietly retreating.

Fang Hao, who had never been on the battlefield, was also very apprehensive. His opponent was so strong, could he really defeat him?

However, now that things have come to this point, Fang Hao has no choice but to cast aside his fear, steel his resolve, and prepare for battle.

Although their soldiers were weak, they still needed to be used effectively. Therefore, he gave Niu Da and Lai Fengwu a wink, and then shouted to boost morale.

"In a narrow encounter, the brave prevail. Behind us lies the land of the Blazing Kingdom, our brothers and sisters, our families and children. We cannot retreat when the enemy is upon us. Otherwise, they will kill our brothers, relatives, friends, and children. Are you willing to accept that?"

Niu Da and Lai Fengwu immediately chimed in, shouting, "No way! We absolutely refuse! We'll fight them to the death!"

With someone taking the lead, more and more soldiers gradually responded.

When it was almost time, Fang Hao led the charge towards the Ba Kingdom's army.

Niu Da, who was following behind, shouted at the top of his lungs, "Kill them! 100 taels of silver per head (the previous text has been changed). The more you kill, the more money you get!"

"Don't be afraid. There are only 100 enemies, and they haven't received any reinforcements yet. We have 200 men, and our lord has already sent someone to request reinforcements. As long as we fight hard, we'll not only get silver, but also promotions. Everyone, charge with me!"

Perhaps Niu Da's words had some effect, because the soldiers who were originally observing gradually followed the three of them and charged towards the enemy.

Looking back, Fang Hao saw that most of the soldiers had rushed over, and he was overjoyed.

Hold two fingers together and write in the air.

The two large characters for "sword" and "shield" gleamed in gold, then materialized into a long sword and a shield.

After the sword and shield were formed, Fang Hao held them in his hands. However, he had only recently learned horsemanship, and he couldn't let go of both hands while running.

Fang Hao, having abandoned his shield, quickly charged into the ranks of the Ba Kingdom's army.

When the commander of the Ba Kingdom's army saw that a group of rabble dared to charge forward first, and that the young man at the front was actually a refined scholar, he immediately felt that military merit was beckoning him.

The chieftain of the Ba Kingdom straightened his formation and waited, ready to kill all three of them in one fell swoop.

Holding the materialized knife, Fang Hao felt he couldn't quite grasp it; it seemed as if the knife was struggling to break free from him.

The enemy troops had arrived, and Fang Hao slashed down at one of the soldiers in front of him.

"Clang!"

Fang Hao's knife was blocked by the soldier.

Due to the impact, Fang Hao loosened his grip on the knife, and the knife flew away.

The moment the knife left his hand, Fang Hao was horrified. How could he kill the enemy without a knife?

Fang Hao's knife was knocked from his hand, and the Ba Kingdom soldiers immediately raised their swords to slash at him.

"My lord, be careful..."

Lai Fengwu's voice rang out urgently, but at this moment he had no time to help Fang Hao.

In the nick of time, Fang Hao pulled on the horse's head, using it as a shield. As the blade flashed, the horse became the victim.

Before the horse collapsed, Fang Hao jumped off and stood on the ground. Luckily, he was on horseback; otherwise, he would have been injured.

Seeing that Fang Hao had escaped with his life, Lai Fengwu was relieved.

The soldiers of the Hegemon Kingdom were relentless and attacked again. Fang Hao, who had barely escaped with his life, could only dodge left and right, living a life of extreme danger.

During the dodge, the soldiers from both countries had already clashed.

As expected of elite troops, the front-line soldiers led by Fang Hao fell in an instant.

The army of the Hegemon Kingdom was extremely powerful; almost every soldier could fight two or three opponents at once, yet they rarely fell behind. Moreover, even if someone was killed or wounded, those nearby would quickly come to their aid. This demonstrates the remarkable teamwork and coordination of the enemy soldiers.

Niu Da was the strongest of the three in terms of martial prowess. As soon as he entered the Ba Kingdom's army, he killed two of them.

The soldiers of the Hegemon Kingdom could only exchange one or two blows with him before being killed. What he lacked was assistance; if he had, he would have already broken through the enemy lines.

The sounds of roars, screams, shouts, and clashing weapons filled the air.

Limbs, blood, and fragments, all intertwined, highlight the cruelty of war.

Fang Hao was unarmed and kept dodging. Fortunately, Lai Fengwu stayed with him, blocking the soldiers attacking from the other side.

The chieftain of the Ba Kingdom kept charging towards Fang Hao, but he was blocked or...

He had been observing for a long time and realized that Fang Hao was the leader of this squad. As long as he killed him, the credit would be his.

The soldiers' attacks became increasingly fierce, and twice, Fang Hao was almost cut down.

Close combat is extremely dangerous; a moment's carelessness can result in death on the spot.

In a small space, Fang Hao created a flaw, and the soldier was deceived. He seized the opportunity and kicked the soldier to the ground.

Taking a moment to catch his breath, Fang Hao pondered why the materialized sword had slipped from his grasp. The moment his thoughts began, he sensed the sword's presence again.

As soon as Fang Hao had a thought, the knife began to move according to his command.

That's sword control, and it's even materialized! That's incredibly awesome. They should have been using rhythmic manipulation of the character for "sword" instead.

Commanding swords with one's mind is incredibly convenient.

The fallen soldier had just stood up when Fang Hao swung his sword at him.

The soldier was caught off guard and was cut down instantly.