Nine dragons fight for the throne, I don't want to sit on this throne

When Guan Yun heard this, his eyes widened and he glared at Ma Chao: "Ma Chao! What do you mean? Do you look down on me?"

"When it comes to charging into battle, when have you ever surpassed me? The right wing fortress is crucial, and it needs a brave general like me to guard it!"

Ma Chao, undeterred, retorted, "A fierce general? That's just a common man's courage! Defending a city or a pass requires flexibility and adaptability!"

"Your relentless attack and charge will only play into the enemy's trap in a place like Luoxia Mountain!"

"The left wing has many crossings and requires more maneuverable operations, which is exactly what I want!"

"Who are you calling a coward?"

"I'm talking about you, what's the matter?"

The two men started arguing with each other in the general's tent, both vying to be stationed on the two wings where the pressure was the greatest, and refused to give an inch.

They were not vying for credit, but they knew that once the defense lines on both wings were breached, Zhennan Pass would be attacked from both sides, which would affect the overall situation. So they all wanted to take on the most dangerous task themselves.

"enough!"

General Han Xing, who had been silent all this time, finally couldn't help but shout.

He has a long career, is calm and steady, and enjoys high prestige in the military.

"With a powerful enemy at hand, instead of thinking of a way to repel them, you're arguing here. How disgraceful!"

Guan Yun and Ma Chao finally stopped talking in dissatisfaction, but they still glared at each other in dissatisfaction.

Feng Anguo saw all this and felt both relieved and heavy in his heart.

I am glad that the generals under my command are not afraid of strong enemies and are willing to take responsibility.

The heavy part is that facing an opponent like Li Jing and an army of 300,000, courage alone is far from enough.

He tapped the table lightly to draw everyone's attention back. He glanced at Guan Yun and Ma Chao and said in a deep voice:

"General Guan and General Ma are both commendable for their loyalty and bravery, and this General is deeply gratified."

"However, how to divide and deploy troops requires comprehensive consideration. This is not the time to act rashly."

He looked at his advisor Jia Yu and veteran general Han Xing: "Mr. Jia, General Han, what are your opinions?"

The debate in the general's tent subsided temporarily, but greater pressure and more difficult choices were placed before Feng Anguo and all the Chu army generals on the eastern front.

How can we find a glimmer of hope in this seemingly unsolvable three-way siege?

Inside the general's mansion, the dispute between Guan Yun and Ma Chao was stopped by Han Xing, but the air was still filled with tension and worry about the powerful enemy approaching.

Everyone's eyes were once again focused on coach Feng Anguo, waiting for his final decision.

Feng Anguo pondered in silence, his fingers unconsciously running across the map on the desk, his eyes moving back and forth between the marks representing the three enemy forces and his own defense line.

The division of troops was inevitable, but how to divide them and who to send was related to the survival of the entire eastern defense line.

At this time, veteran Han Xing spoke again, his voice steady and with a calm deliberate tone:

"General Feng, Mr. Jia, the two generals, the enemy is divided into three directions, and I must also divide my forces to deal with them. This is a helpless move, but it must be done."

"I will have a proposal that may take all parties into consideration."

Everyone's eyes immediately turned to Han Xing.

Han Xing walked to the sand table, pointed to the Luoxia Mountain foothills defense line on the right wing, and said:

"The area around Luoxia Mountain is a rolling mass of mountains, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack. However, the terrain is complex, with numerous canyons and hidden passages. Wang Zhongsi employs his troops with prudent tactics, and the Black Wolf Tribe of the Scorpion Clan excels at mountain raids."

"Defending this place requires both firmness and flexibility. We need brave generals to hold the strategic positions, and strategists to plan and prevent surprise attacks from the enemy."

He looked at Guan Yun and Jia Yu and said, "Therefore, for this route, I suggest that Mr. Jia be the commander, and General Guan Yun be the deputy commander, commanding 60,000 troops to garrison there."

"Mr. Jia is resourceful and can counter Wang Zhongsi's strategy; General Guan is the bravest of the three armies and can intimidate the Scorpion Tribe's barbarians and ensure the defense line is not lost."

He then pointed to the Canglang River area on the left wing: "Along the Canglang River, there are many ferry crossings and the water conditions are complex. Gao Xianzhi is cunning in his tactics, and the Scorpion Clan's Blood Eagle cavalry is sharp and skilled at forced crossings and assaults."

"This place needs a general who can not only hold the defense line firmly, but also be flexible and maneuverable to plug leaks in time."

"I am a humble general, but I wish to accompany General Ma Chao, commanding 60,000 troops and stationed on the left wing."

"I will be responsible for overall coordination. General Ma can lead the elite cavalry to conduct guerrilla warfare along the river to block any enemy attempts to cross the river."

Finally, he pointed to the most majestic landmark in the center of the sand table, the one that would inevitably bear the greatest pressure—Zhennan Pass.

"As for the middle route, it is the heart of our eastern front. If Li Jing leads the main force to attack, it will surely be a thunderous attack."

"This place cannot be left unattended unless you, General Feng, personally command the remaining 80,000 elite troops, leverage the strategic location of the pass, coordinate the troops, and stabilize the overall situation!"

After Han Xing finished speaking, he took a step back and waited for Feng Anguo's reaction.

This arrangement was meticulous and thoughtful, taking into account the characteristics of the various enemy forces and the features of our own generals.

Upon hearing this, Jia Yu nodded slightly to show his agreement.

He understood Han Xing's intention. Guan Yun was brave but a little impatient. Having him by his side could prevent him from acting impulsively.

Ma Chao was equally brave, but sometimes too reckless. The calm and steady Han Xing was just the right commander to restrain him.

After listening to Han Xing's proposal, Feng Anguo's eyes flashed with understanding and approval.

Didn't he understand Han Xing's profound meaning?

This is not only a strategy against the enemy, but also a way to reconcile and check the personalities of the generals within the organization.

Guan Yun and Ma Chao were both rare and brave generals, but as Han Xing worried, facing an opponent like Li Jing, it would be easy for them to fall into a trap relying solely on their bravery, and someone had to be there to remind and restrain them.

Guan Yun and Ma Chao looked at each other. Although they had some complaints about being arranged as deputies, Han Xing's arrangements were reasonable and entrusted them with important defensive tasks, so they did not object anymore.

Feng Anguo pondered for a moment, his eyes sweeping across the faces of every general and counselor present, seeing determination and trust.

He knew that this was the best option under the current circumstances.

The fate of 200,000 soldiers on the eastern front depended on this division of troops and deployment.

He stood up suddenly, his face no longer showing any hesitation, and his voice was firm and powerful: "Okay! Let's follow General Han's plan!"

He walked to the sand table and gave the final order as if he was appointing a general:

"Mr. Jia Yu, General Guan Yun!"

"I am here!" Jia Yu and Guan Yun stepped out at the same time.

"I order you two to immediately gather 60,000 troops and rush to reinforce the Luoxia Mountain defense line! You must rely on the mountain's terrain and advance steadily. Don't let Wang Zhongsi and the Black Wolf tribe get beyond the line of defense!"

"As ordered!"

"General Han Xing, General Ma Chao!"

"I'm here!" Han Xing and Ma Chao stepped forward.

"I order you two to lead 60,000 troops to reinforce the left wing of Canglang River!"

"General Han will be in charge of the overall situation. General Ma will lead the cavalry to provide support. We must take advantage of the river and the terrain to block the enemy layer by layer and wear down the enemy forces. We must not let Gao Xianzhi cross the river easily!"

"Order!"

Finally, Feng Anguo's gaze fell on Zhennan Pass on the sand table, and his tone was solemn:

"I will personally lead 80,000 soldiers to Zhennan Pass and confront Li Jing's main force head-on!"

"As long as this pass is there, the Eastern Front will be there! If we lose this pass, everything will be over!"