Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"No wonder even with Zhong Shuai's abilities, we're still locked in a stalemate here; it's definitely not a good fight."

Han Shizhong, along with his personal guards and the newly joined Pang Yaohua, was observing the situation at the Western Xia stronghold.

The mountains on both sides are not only high, but also very steep, truly forming a natural protective barrier.

There was only one road leading up to it, and the Western Xia people had cleared the area around the road very thoroughly, leaving no obstructions or cover.

In this terrain, if the Western Army were to launch a trebuchet and artillery attack and attempt a direct assault, all of them would be exposed to the Western Xia's line of sight.

In this terrain, if the Western Xia people just threw down a rolling stone, their army would probably suffer heavy casualties!

It is truly remarkable that Zhong Shidao was able to maintain the stalemate for so long under these circumstances and even prevent the Western Xia people from launching a preemptive attack!

"General Han, tell me how to fight! I'll fight however you tell me!"

Pang Yaohua had just joined Han Shizhong's command and was eager to prove himself.

"It's good to have the intention, but you can't be reckless."

Han Shizhong looked at Pang Yaohua.

"Then let me test you. If you were in this situation, how would you fight?"

"I will have the shield bearers go first, then the archers will provide cover from behind! The infantry will charge forward quickly!"

Pang Yaohua shared his playing style.

"Your courage is commendable, but you're risking your life."

Han Shizhong did not entirely criticize Pang Yaohua, but he did point out his shortcomings.

"Who is Commander Zhong? He must have used this method before, but the progress so far is unsatisfactory. Do you think you can do better than Commander Zhong?"

"General, what do you think we should do?"

Pang Yaohua thought it made a lot of sense, so he humbly asked a question in return.

"In this situation, conventional tactics won't work; we have no choice but to take a risky approach!"

Han Shizhong looked up at the mountains on both sides and made up his mind.

"I have a plan, but it takes a lot of courage. Pang Yaohua, do you have it?"

"General Han! Speak freely! If I, Pang Yaohua, were to even frown, I would not be a true hero!"

Pang Yaohua straightened his back and pounded his chest loudly.

"Alright! I wasn't wrong about you! Come with me to see Commander Zhong first!"

Han Shizhong nodded. Regardless of Pang Yaohua's abilities, his intentions were good.

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"General! Han Shizhong requests an audience."

A while later, outside Zhong Shidao's tent, a messenger loudly reported.

"Let him in."

Zhong Shidao sounded tired, but he agreed to let Han Shizhong in.

"Han Shizhong greets Commander Zhong!"

Han Shizhong entered the tent with Pang Yaohua and a personal guard, and bowed respectfully to Commander Zhong.

"Han Shizhong, you came from the Western Army, right?"

Zhong Shidao had his back to the tent entrance, but after hearing Han Shizhong's voice, he turned around and looked at the man who had come from the Western Army.

"Yes, Commander Zhong, I saw you once from afar when I was in the army. Your demeanor today is as impressive as ever!"

Han Shizhong still greatly admired Zhong Shidao.

"I'm old, what charm do I have left? But you, young man, were just a little rascal in the army back then, and now you're a general who can lead troops on your own. Not bad, you haven't disgraced the Western Army!"

Zhong Shidao looked at Han Shizhong's sturdy physique and the unparalleled confidence he exuded, and couldn't help but nod in approval.

What a fine young man, how could we not keep him?

"General Zhong, you flatter me. I have not yet led an army on my own. This time I brought a part of my Dayi Vajra Army, as well as some field troops. Oh, by the way, General Zhong, the commander of our Vajra Army is Lu Zhishen, who also came from the Western Army."

As the power of Dayi grew stronger, the rulers of Dayi now had their own unorganized field armies. These forces did not belong to the numbered military order, but in a sense, they were their reserve forces.

Of the 20,000 troops Han Shizhong brought this time, about 6,000 were Jin Gang soldiers, and the rest were field troops.

"Lu Da, right? I know him. You're one of his soldiers?"

Zhong Shidao also had a strong impression of Lu Zhishen, and he wanted to know if Han Shizhong was trained by Lu Zhishen.

“Shizhong is dull-witted, but the commander doesn’t look down on me and has always helped me.”

"Those who came from the Western Army helped each other out; Lu Da was very good."

"It's all thanks to Zhong Shuai's excellent teaching!"

Han Shizhong bowed to Zhong Shidao again.

"You must have gone to see the battlefield by now. Let me ask you, if it were your Dayi army in this situation, how would you fight?"

Zhong Shidao waved his hand, refraining from further pleasantries, and went straight to the question.

"General Zhong, regarding the so-called favorable timing, geographical advantage, and popular support, the Western Xia people currently hold a firm advantage in terms of geographical advantage. As for the favorable timing, we are not as familiar with this place as the Western Xia people are. Therefore, General Zhong, we can only seize the advantage of popular support!"

Han Shizhong was not intimidated and spoke frankly.

"Stealing people? Interesting. Tell me, how does your Dayi Army plan to steal them?"

Zhong Shidao found it interesting; it seemed that Dayi's ability to conquer such a large territory was not purely due to good luck.

"It's very simple. The people are our soldiers. Commander Zhong, I believe that the soldiers under my command, as well as the soldiers of the Western Army, are definitely stronger than the Western Xia people!"

Han Shizhong's eyes were full of confidence.

"go on."

Zhong Shidao gestured for him to continue. Although he did not directly comment on Han Shizhong's words, the approval in Zhong Shidao's eyes was impossible to hide.

"Since our soldiers are strong, we should do things that the Western Xia people cannot do, and build the most dangerous roads so that others have nowhere to go!"

Han Shizhong picked up a small flag and forcefully planted it in a certain spot on the map!

"Are you crazy?!"

Zhong Shidao frowned when he saw where Han Shizhong had planted the flag, and couldn't help but speak:

"Do you know what kind of place that is? Do you know how to get up there? Even if you do get up, how will you get down?"

Clearly, Zhong Shidao had figured out that Han Shizhong planned to launch a surprise attack from both mountains. He had considered this possibility, but a sneak attack from the mountains was very dangerous, and climbing both mountains was also very difficult, so Zhong Shidao ultimately gave up on the idea.

"General Zhong, I can tell you about this problem. It's possible. I just looked at two mountains. Although they are very dangerous, they are not impossible to climb!"

Han Shizhong said firmly.

"Once we climb up, we can use kites, ropes, skateboards, zip lines and other tools to launch a direct assault."

"Where did you get so much stuff? Does your army carry all that stuff with them when you go to war?"

"If we don't have the tools, we can use whatever we have on hand. As long as Commander Zhong can provide me with what I need and launch a feint attack when my troops are attacking to help me draw the enemy's attention, then I dare to pledge my loyalty to Commander Zhong!"

"If we fail to capture the Western Xia camp this time, I will offer my head in return!"

Han Shizhong's confident words echoed throughout the tent, leaving Zhong Shidao speechless with shock.

Good heavens, are all the Dayi Army members this crazy?

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