My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 164 There are actually beasts that aren't afraid of people?
It's cruel and heartless.

When wild animals are being hunted, they will definitely scatter in all directions.

Furthermore, as the encirclement of the hunters shrinks, the wild animals will resist more fiercely.

Since ancient times, the saying "when besieging an army, leave a gap" has been used to prevent those who are besieged from fighting like cornered beasts. If this is true for humans, how much more so for wild animals?

Erzhu Rong's military order was that whoever fled from whichever direction the wild beast fled, would be executed without mercy.

This essentially forces soldiers to fight against prey that is trapped in a corner; either they die or the beast dies.

Although it may seem a bit harsh, it is indeed a viable method of training soldiers. If they can stand up to ferocious beasts, then they will naturally be able to stand up to people on the battlefield and fight bravely.

Gao Yu had also tried hunting, but he couldn't put together a scene as large as Erzhu Rong's.

He only had so few men under his command, which was far from enough to support his hunting expeditions, so he had to give up.

After the military order was issued.

Erzhu Zhao and his men each went to the designated location to prepare for the formal hunt.

"Tianbao, do you have any military orders for me?"

Gao Yu took the initiative to ask.

"There's no need for that. Once the soldiers have surrounded the prey, Gao Lang can then display his bravery."

Erzhu Rong shook his head, saying that sending Gao Yu with troops to help with the hunt was a waste of talent.

Good steel should be used on the blade.

Erzhu Rong was indeed simulating combat with others. He regarded Erzhu Zhao and his men as the main force, mainly to attract the enemy's attention and restrain them.

He regarded Gao Yu as a surprise weapon.

As the art of war says, "Use the orthodox to engage and the unorthodox to win."

A warrior as brave and valiant as Gao Yu must lead elite cavalry to launch a flank attack when the two sides are locked in a stalemate, thus maximizing Gao Yu's potential. This is Erzhu Rong's current assessment of Gao Yu.

At this moment, Yuan Tianmu also rode his horse to Erzhu Rong's side. Looking into the distance, he seemed to be able to see the soldiers driving the ferocious beasts towards the central area, and he couldn't help but ask.

"What Tianbao just said—that if any wild beasts escape, all the soldiers in that area should be killed—is that too harsh?"

Erzhu Rong chuckled and explained, “What if we consider this a battlefield? In my opinion, a hunt is also a battlefield. If a soldier lets the prey escape because of cowardice, then on the battlefield, he will also let the enemy escape because of cowardice and fear of death.”

"Soldiers, the important affairs of the country, the place of life and death, the way of survival, must be observed."

"My strictness now is to prevent mistakes from happening on the battlefield in the future."

"Moreover, those who come to hunt are all brave warriors of my Erzhu clan. I treat them well in ordinary times, with good wine and good meat. Isn't this preferential treatment in ordinary times so that they can fight bravely in battle? Otherwise, why would they receive such preferential treatment as others?"

"Does Tianmu still think I'm being too harsh on the soldiers?"

Yuan Tianmu opened his mouth, but didn't know how to refute it. He wanted to say that the Central Army would not train like this, but when he thought of the poor combat effectiveness of the Central Army soldiers, he swallowed his words back.

Gao Yu could understand.

This is similar to the reason why he gave his Xuanjia soldiers such high treatment.

Isn't this what the soldiers fought so hard for?

Although Gao Yu would not issue such a military order that would kill everyone if they failed, the requirements and standards for the daily assessment of the Xuanjia Army were actually no lower than those of Bi Zhu Rong's hunting requirements.

Essentially, it's all about honing the soldiers' will through high-intensity training, so that when they get to the battlefield, they won't be easily intimidated, but rather become elite soldiers capable of fighting valiantly.

I don’t know how much time passed.

I could faintly hear the sound of galloping hooves, and also the roars and howls of wild beasts.

It was almost time.

Erzhu Rong then said with a smile, "I consider myself to be exceptionally skilled in martial arts. Today, I'm itching to have a match with you, Gao Lang. I wonder if you would do me the honor?"

"I shall obey your command, Liu Taozhi!"

Without Gao Yu needing to say anything, Liu Taozhi had already strung the bow for him and loaded the arrows into the quiver, ready to replenish Gao Yu's supply at any time.

Erzhu Rong, accompanied by his trusted guards, spurred his horse forward with a powerful stride, leaving behind a hearty laugh.

"Hahaha, then I'll go ahead first. Gao Lang, hurry up and follow me. Let's see who can hunt more game!"

After a whole winter, Gao Yu was itching to play.

Just like athletes who have been training for years, suddenly having free time can be quite disorienting.

Naturally, one should also seize the opportunity to stretch one's muscles and bones.

"Mulan, Zixing, come with me to hunt wild animals!"

Gao Yu took the bow and arrow from Liu Taozhi, and then squeezed his legs together to spur his horse into the encirclement.

From a distance, he saw two wild rabbits darting and shifting on the ground, trying to find a place to hide.

Gao Yu immediately drew his bow and shot an arrow.

Whoosh!
The arrow shot out through the air.

It pierced straight through the rabbit's body.

"Excellent! General, you are a master archer!"

Peng Le shouted excitedly, and then rode his horse to retrieve the rabbit that had been shot dead.

Gao Yu continued running inside without stopping.

The surrounding area only has small prey such as rabbits, which is not a strong enough target.

If you're going to kill, kill large prey, which are often driven to deeper areas.

really!

A dark figure in the distance caught Gao Yu's attention!
It turned out to be a wild stag. Judging by its size, it weighed roughly 300-400 pounds. Its face was ferocious, and its two thick, long, curled fangs would make ordinary people tremble with fear. They would not dare to look this beast in the eye for fear of attracting its attention.

"They're not running?"

Gao Yu was surprised to discover.

After discovering them, the wild boar remained comfortably in place, showing no intention of running away at all.

Think about it.

This wild comb has injured and even killed people in the past.

Wild animals that have hurt people react very differently to those that haven't.

"Don't worry about anyone else, I can handle this on my own!!"

Gao Yu was also excited to learn that there was such a fearless beast.

He immediately drew his bow and shot at the wild boar, but the ordinary horse bow had too little power, and the arrowhead seemed to bounce off as if it had hit rubber.

Such formidable defense! The arrows couldn't even pierce the pigskin.

Although the wild comb was not injured, the pain still enraged it, and it immediately charged towards Gao Yu!

The wild comb, weighing several hundred pounds, ran wildly, just like a high-speed runner.

Those watching from afar were terrified, but Liu Taozhi and the others showed no particular reaction.

On the contrary, they are very sensible.

"My lord! Take the bow!"

He threw a powerful bow with a weight of two stones at Gao Yu.

Gao Yu barely managed to dodge Ye Bi's charge, then reined in his horse and turned around, preparing to fight Ye Bi again.

P.S.: Sorry... I had a terrible writer's block today.

I'll try to adjust myself and update earlier tomorrow.
(End of this chapter)