xymnovel Chapter 697 Feigned Defeat? Persuade!
Chapter 697 Feigned Defeat? Persuade!
"Gentlemen, Qin Niu is brave but lacks wisdom."
"My mind is made up. I will feign defeat to lure him into danger, and then capture him in one fell swoop."
After speaking, Wu Qi turned to look at the group of generals in the tent, his gaze sharp as he looked at Qin Niu, the war god who had just emerged from the Taoist tradition and joined the Yellow Turban Army.
Wu Qi was naturally thinking about whether he could capture him first and see if there was a chance to persuade him to surrender.
The moment the words "feigning defeat" were uttered, the camp erupted in chaos.
Jia Fu, Xue Kui, Bai Wenbao, and others, who had already joined forces with Wu Qi's two armies, were all seasoned and fierce generals. Upon hearing that they were to feign defeat, they were inevitably somewhat displeased.
"General, why should we fear that Qin ox? Why feign defeat? Let's just engage in battle directly!"
Jia Fu was the first to step forward, his thick eyebrows furrowed, his voice as loud as a bronze bell.
"Indeed, General, we have been unstoppable in Wuzhou these past few days. When have we ever been afraid?"
"A feigned defeat would likely damage morale and tarnish our reputation!"
Xue Kui, who was standing nearby, quickly chimed in, saying that they were all young and impetuous, and no one would want to do such a thing.
Although Bai Wenbao did not speak, the resentment flashing in his eyes was enough to show his attitude.
Upon seeing this, Wu Qi did not immediately refute, but instead smiled slightly.
He knew that the newly joined generals were all true warriors, with their own pride and dignity.
If we wait until they have experienced several wars and become accustomed to the life and death on the battlefield, and have calmed down, then it wouldn't be a problem to let them do this.
But they are all newcomers, and they are all working hard to make a name for themselves, so it is a bit difficult for them to do this.
But in Wu Qi's heart, he knew even better that war was not child's play, and victory was the ultimate goal!
Everything else is meaningless!
"Generals, I know what you are thinking, but the way of war lies in flexibility, not in blindly fighting."
"Qin Niu is brave but lacks wisdom. Moreover, he has only recently entered the world from Taoism, so he still carries some of the arrogance of a warrior god."
"If we engage in direct combat, we may win, but we will suffer heavy casualties, and it may even provoke Qin Niu's will to fight to the death; but if we feign defeat, we can make him lower his guard, and once he becomes arrogant, that will be the time for us to counterattack."
Wu Qi spoke slowly, his voice calm.
"Moreover, feigned defeat is not a real defeat, but a tactical strategy. We want Qin Niu to think that we are vulnerable, thereby luring him into our encirclement."
"At that time, we will annihilate them in one fell swoop with overwhelming force. This will reduce our casualties and completely crush the morale of the Yellow Turban Army, achieving two goals at once."
Seeing that the generals still had doubts, Wu Qi continued.
"not to mention..."
Wu Qi glanced at Jia Fu and the others.
"Do you think it's more impressive for our vanguard to capture Wuzhou with minimal casualties, or to capture it with heavy losses?"
Wu Qi's words, like a gentle spring breeze, gradually dispelled the doubts in the hearts of the generals.
After listening to Wu Qi's analysis, the generals pondered the matter and also felt that if they could take Wuzhou with minimal casualties, it would be a good opportunity.
Their record will naturally look better.
Although some of them may not care about such minor casualties, after all, war always results in death.
But this is their first battle since they started out, and they naturally wouldn't have any other thoughts if they could put on a good show.
Therefore, Jia Fu, who quickly thought of this matter, was the first to nod in agreement. Subsequently, Xue Kui, Bai Wenbao, and others also expressed their willingness to obey Wu Qi's arrangements.
"good!"
Wu Qi was overjoyed upon seeing this.
"Since all the generals have no objections, let's prepare immediately."
"Remember, when you feign defeat, you must act convincingly and not let Qin Niu see through your act."
"Furthermore, gather our three thousand cavalrymen into a mobile force, ready to be deployed at any time. Once Qin Niu takes the bait, launch an immediate attack and strive for a decisive victory!"
Wu Qi then began to meticulously plan the battlefield, considering every detail with utmost care. The scouts dispatched by the commander-in-chief, like ghosts, lingered around the Yellow Turban Army's camp in Wuzhou, constantly monitoring their movements.
Qin Niu, however, was completely absorbed in the excitement of his upcoming duel with Wu Qi and was oblivious to the impending crisis.
Soon the day of battle arrived. Qin Niu led his carefully selected elite troops, like a sword drawn from its sheath, directly towards Wu Qi's vanguard army.
At this moment, Qin Niu rode on a warhorse he had taken from the Yellow Turban Army—the Green Steed of the Soaring Clouds. The twelve-foot steel spear in his hand gleamed with a cold light, like a streak of blue lightning cutting through the battlefield. His body was surrounded by a protective aura, which formed a faint cloud of blue energy around him, as if it could withstand all the sharpness in the world.
Opposite him, Jia Fu held the Snowflake Silver Dragon Halberd. The lion, scratching its head, climbed the snow-covered mountain, radiating battle intent. Its blood-red aura burned like flames, shining brightly against its armor.
The two armies faced off, the atmosphere so tense it was almost freezing.
However, at this tense moment, Qin Niu suddenly revealed a slight smile, a smile that carried a hint of unruliness and arrogance.
"Jia Fu, I heard you were the champion of the martial arts tournament held by the Duke of Zhenguo in Hengzhou? Now that I've seen this fierce general of the Hengzhou vanguard army, he's nothing special!"
His voice pierced through the battlefield and clearly reached Jia Fu's ears, carrying a hint of provocation and disdain.
To be honest, when he first came down from the mountain, he heard that Duke Zhenguo Su Ye was holding a martial arts tournament in Hengzhou, and he originally wanted to go and join in the fun.
Unfortunately, he met the wrong person. As soon as he came down the mountain, he encountered Qin Shi, who was also a member of the same clan. Qin Shi persuaded him to join the Yellow Turban Army.
Therefore, Qin Niu suddenly felt somewhat uncomfortable looking at Jia Fu across from him.
If he hadn't been so easily swayed and hadn't been fooled by that bastard Qin Shi, he might be the general of the vanguard army in Hengzhou right now.
Upon hearing this, Jia Fu frowned slightly, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes, but it quickly turned into a playful smile.
"You Yellow Turban bandit! You have quite the big mouth, but I hope your abilities match your words."
Before he finished speaking, he suddenly pushed off the stirrups, and the Lion Mountain Snow Halberd shot out like an arrow, its snowflake silver dragon halberd drawing a blood-red trajectory in the air, aiming straight for Qin Niu's heart.
"Ding! Jia Fu's skills Tai Sui and Xing Su have been activated!"
Jia Fu's current base attack power is 106. His weapon, the Snowflake Silver Dragon Halberd, grants him +1 attack power. His warhorse, the Scratching Lion Mountaineering Snow, grants him +1 attack power. When Jia Fu's skill, Tai Sui, is activated, his attack power increases by 9. When his skill, Xingxiu, is activated once, his attack power increases by 4.
Jia Fu's combat strength has now risen to 121!