God Three Group Chat: Three Kingdoms

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Li Yan, who was on the front line, was also unable to resolve the current predicament.

Danyang is indeed strong on the main battlefield and difficult to counter, but its effectiveness is much weaker when facing a large number of opponents.

Especially when facing Macedonian spears, the only effective attacks Danyang could inflict were from those using ten-stone bows who were positioned relatively far back.

Those engaging in direct combat would naturally find it impossible to attack while using shields, and it would be difficult to overcome the Macedonian's four-and-a-half-meter-long spears using standard spears and short swords.

Although Li Yan had excellent judgment and could catch the Macedonian soldier's attack animation after it was deflected, roll past him from below, and then engage in melee combat, he decided against it after some thought.

The Macedonian soldiers were clearly not ragtag troops; their coordination was also quite good. Even during the attack, they did not launch a unified attack to maximize the suppressive effect. Instead, they maintained a rhythm, with some attacking while others prepared to build up their strength, clearly showing their wariness of this tactic.

In fact, Leonardo's choice of this attacking method was a last resort.

If Danyang's strength and organizational skills were weak, he would have directly ordered the Macedonian legions to suppress him with all their might.

The synchronized thrusts of the spears, with lengths of four to five meters, were sufficient to allow five or six people to attack the same target simultaneously.

With such a level of attack and coordination, very few could resist, and under such a dense military formation, there was little room for evasion. It was precisely this powerful frontal suppression that Macedonia excelled at in its offensive methods.

However, when facing Danyang, Leonardo discovered that his Macedonian army was simply unable to do this.

The coordinated all-out attack not only failed to quickly capture Danyang, but also exposed a brief vulnerability due to the attack's aftershock, resulting in a significant loss before switching to the current method of alternating attacks.

Although it sacrifices stronger frontal suppression capabilities, it has gained a significant boost in survivability and deterrence.

Recalling what he had just witnessed, Leonardo was still somewhat surprised.

After just two or three all-out attacks, the Imperial soldiers seemed to have figured out Macedonia's weakness. After seizing one attack, they immediately launched javelin throws and slingshot attacks, forcibly killing off the Macedonian front-line soldiers. Some of the Han soldiers rolled over from the ground and began to fight the Macedonian soldiers in close combat.

While the excessively long spears gave Macedonia unparalleled close-combat attack range, they also imposed significant limitations. At close range, the spears of this length were impossible to turn or maneuver, forcing soldiers approaching them to lower their spears and draw their short swords to fight back.

It can be said that Macedonian soldiers, threatened by close-quarters combat, put down their spears and drew their short swords to fight. As a result, more Danyang soldiers rushed over, forcibly shortening the distance between the two sides, and this situation was spreading.

Realizing that pure close combat was insufficient to defeat Leonardo of Danyang, and therefore unwilling to relinquish the oppressive range of the Macedonian spears, they quickly made a decision: push their rear spearmen forward while retreating their front-line soldiers. At the cost of some losses, they regained the spears' oppressive presence, then reduced the number of unified attacks while increasing the frequency of attacks, thus achieving effective frontal suppression. This brief exchange of offense and defense showcased the skill of both sides; both Macedonia and Danyang were undeniably elite troops.

However, even elite troops of this caliber can cause significant trouble for their opponents in the current environment.

Especially for Leonardo, with more troops, all he can do is suppress the enemy. As for completely taking Danyang, that's not something that can be achieved in a short time.

The only truly effective way to break through Danyang's defenses in a short period of time is probably...

Leonardo turned to look at the Twelfth Legion on the right flank, the legion led by Marche, which possessed the capability and potential to achieve this.

However, Leonardo couldn't understand why Marche didn't use the full force of the Twelfth Legion to forcefully create an opening, and then have the three legions attack simultaneously, directly destroying the Han Empire's central army.

If we can defeat Danyang, the location of the Jiangdong archers will be exposed. At that time, it will be very easy to defeat an archer legion with their strength.

As long as they can dominate the mid lane, victory will be a piece of cake. After a little hesitation and thought, Leonardo finally told Marche his idea.

At first, Leonardo was unwilling to tell Marche and Iachino, which was a testament to his trust in his legion and his abilities, as well as his desire for credit. However, when the situation became deadlocked, Leonardo was able to put aside his desire for credit and find a way to resolve the current predicament.

Marche did not agree to Leonardo's proposed method; instead, he chose to refuse.

For Marque, the Danyang Legion before him was not purely heavy infantry. Relying on rapid bursts and penetrating power, they might be able to defeat many heavy infantry, but for the Danyang soldiers, it was not a pure form of restraint.

Even if they manage to exploit any openings and achieve dazzling results in the central army, it's not enough to sustain their continued victories.

Just by glancing at the cavalry units on the left and right flanks, Marche knew that the central army could maintain its advantage, but it would be difficult to turn it into a winning position unless the central army was able to do so within a quarter of an hour; otherwise, it would only increase unnecessary casualties.

The Twelfth Army Corps' outbreak relied too heavily on physical strength and was extremely exhausting. Once it lost its strength and was attacked by cavalry units on the flanks, the Twelfth Army Corps would not have fared much better than the Han army.

"What?" Upon hearing this reason, Leonardo looked up at the cavalry units on both flanks, remained unusually silent, and finally agreed with Marche's suggestion.

Whether it was the Second Legion on the left wing facing the Flying Bear Army, or the Ninth Legion on the right wing facing the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, the Roman army did not gain the upper hand. Therefore, both the Sixth and Twelfth Legions actually had a portion of their forces used to keep a close watch on their flanks, preventing the Han Empire cavalry on the flanks from diverting their forces to attack the central army and affecting the pace of the war in the central region.

"War is a unified endeavor; the extreme recklessness of individual groups will only bring greater risks." Marche looked at the Ninth Legion, his expression completely calm. (End of Chapter)