God Three Group Chat: Three Kingdoms

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Faced with Sima Yi's account, Xu Shu could only shake his head awkwardly, unable to deny it but powerless to do anything about it.

If it were just normal troop deployment and strategy, he might be able to help, but he was completely helpless when it came to matters that relied purely on personal strength.

Even among the civil officials, he was a master, but that was useless. Against a true expert, it would be a matter of one move.

"After General Guan left, we lost a part of our backup force. We need to be more cautious in the subsequent planning and execution process, as there are still many strong men in the Roman army." Faced with a direction he was powerless to change, Xu Shu chose to change the subject and explain the special nature of another direction.

With the battle at a stalemate and casualties mounting, in order to break free from this predicament, he relied on his own eyes to discover the enemy's weaknesses, then used his talent to further refine them, and finally resolutely launched an attack.

The attack went smoothly and was quite effective, allowing our army to escape its predicament. However, the damage caused during the collision and the casualties on our side proved the enemy's strength.

It should be understood that under the charge of armored cavalry wielding lances, even a shield guard weighing 200 pounds would not be able to withstand the sharpness of the lances; they were a purely devastating weapon for attacking fortified positions.

The result was a near one-to-one battle loss, even while exploiting an opening. Xu Shu's face turned ashen.

The effect was obvious: a single forced incursion brought the Roman offensive to a halt, giving them the opportunity to retreat with their troops at a leisurely pace.

However, being able to do this in that war does not mean that it can be done in every war afterward. Therefore, in Xu Shu's view, the right choice is to be more cautious in dealing with the Roman Empire.

"His departure is understandable. Unless there are special circumstances on our side, and His Highness made prior arrangements, I'm afraid we would all have to retreat." Sima Yi simply shook his head and emphasized the reason for the other party's departure.

This could be said to be one of the reasons why, if necessary, all the Han Empire's troops in Central Asia could be withdrawn to participate in the war against the Kushans.

They could even disregard Parthia's life or death, and ignore the initial benefits and costs incurred by this place.

Although it will be painful to do this, if such an order is given, it is something that must be carried out.

Fortunately, no collective irrational behavior or ideas have emerged in Chang'an, the capital of the Han Empire, which has enabled them to maintain their current military strength.

"Is sending General Guan back a statement of attitude?" Xu Shu thought about it seriously, and after much consideration, it seemed that this was the most likely possibility.

Given the nature of this incident, and its unusual circumstances, what will the soldiers think if there is no corresponding action or statement?
In the past, it wouldn't have been a big deal. The lower-ranking soldiers didn't care whether their superiors lived or died, because it didn't affect them much. As long as they could eat their fill and survive, that was a blessing in life.

As for who he was following and what he was supposed to do, most soldiers didn't care or make any calculations.

However, in the current era, the outcome is entirely different. A well-established military promotion system, robust logistical management, and even a corresponding compensation and benefits system all demonstrate the empire's concern and respect for its people.

Their interests are closely intertwined, and their futures even overlap significantly. No one knows whether a change of leadership will lead to frequent changes in policies, and the situation will revert to the old ways.

If no one has experienced this wonderful life, no one cares, since everyone is just going through the motions, the only difference is who is worse off. However, since some people have shown their excellence, naturally some people hope that this excellence can continue.

It would be a joke to say that the soldiers had no thoughts or reactions to what was happening within the empire.

Because we understand the thoughts and opinions of these soldiers, we need to reassure them and help them focus their attention and concentration on the present moment so that they can maximize their combat effectiveness.

"Perhaps there is, perhaps not. As for the real reason, only that one person knows." Faced with this question and explanation, Sima Yi had no way to answer, because he truly knew nothing about this matter.

As for the control and deployment of Guan Hai's army, that was not within his control. Sometimes, Sima Yi even wondered who was actually issuing the orders to deploy Guan Hai's army.
Anyone who has ever observed Guan Hai's army up close can realize that it is no ordinary army. Whose army would have such a large group of experts?

Generally speaking, the ratio of experts who have reached the Qi Refining stage within a legion is often several hundred to one, or even just a handful.

As for a legion with dozens of Qi Refining experts, that is a top-tier legion that is famous throughout the world.

The fact that a legion could have hundreds of Qi Refining experts was something I had only heard of before, and that legion was not usually like that. Although I had recently learned from intelligence in Chang'an that the Kushan Empire had such legions, it did not mean that such legions were everywhere.

Soldiers who cooperate seamlessly, are well-organized, and possess the hard power to reach the Qi Refining stage, when working together in groups of dozens or even hundreds, are absolutely no less powerful than the Military Soul Legion, and may even surpass it.

However, this elite legion left immediately upon receiving a report from Chang'an.

Sima Yi naturally understood the implications of this, and even thought about it more deeply and thoroughly.

"Forget it, these are not things we should be thinking about. Let's figure out how to deal with the Roman Empire's behavior, and pick a good opportunity while we're at it." Realizing that he had gone astray, Sima Yi quickly turned his thoughts back and began to think about how to deal with the Roman Empire.

Regardless of what Chang'an thinks, the outcome won't change much. At most, a person's life is only a hundred years. If something can't be accomplished in this hundred years, then let the next hundred years solve it.

Perhaps there are indeed people in this world who are so powerful that they cannot be defeated, but humans are not immortal after all, and time will be the best way to solve all problems.

Before that time arrives, besides strengthening oneself, one needs to be patient and wait for the opportunity to come.

Those who persevere will be rewarded; stay true to yourself and wait for the right time! (End of Chapter)