God Three Group Chat: Three Kingdoms

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"The size of the army a good general leads should be the size of the troops he can command; too many or too few are not good," Shan Ta Nu said, facing the gazes of the crowd, explaining his reasoning.

Commanding too many troops can easily lead to inadequate command, resulting in information chaos and personnel confusion.

In such chaos, it is easy for one army to collapse and the entire army to collapse, or even for the entire army to collapse before the battle has even begun.

It goes without saying that if the number of troops under command is too small, then there is no fighting power. Each person is a combat force, and if the number of soldiers is too small, then there is naturally no fighting power.

From this perspective, carrying an army that one cannot command may not necessarily enhance the army's combat effectiveness; instead, it may cause the army to become a greater burden.

"Since Commander Shanta Nu understands this, why does he still bring an army that he cannot command?" Karano, who valued his life, asked this question, or rather, raised a doubt.

“I certainly can’t command an army of 80,000, but I can command 50,000. Plus, given the terrain here, it’s not impossible to bring a few more troops.” Shan Ta Nu gestured to the sand table in the middle of the group, then circled some terrain features on the map and explained their advantages.

Due to terrain limitations, very few terrains in this area allow for the deployment of hundreds of thousands of troops by both sides.

Most terrains are only wide enough to allow a few thousand or even tens of thousands of people to participate in the war. Whether it's a few thousand or tens of thousands, it's all within the range that Shan Ta Nu can command.

"Only command the vanguard and central forces, and treat the rear guard as a reserve force. In the event of casualties, replenish the front-line battlefield by drawing troops from the rear guard to maintain the overall numerical balance..." As soon as Shan Ta Nu finished speaking, Karano immediately understood the reason and the effect of its implementation, and nodded calmly.

This only solves the problem of troop numbers. The transfer of more personnel is only for the purpose of increasing the margin for error. Facing the powerful army of the Han Empire, it can also delay the situation for a longer period of time, thus reducing the risks involved.

“That’s right, but that’s only one aspect. Another aspect is that Shan Ta’nu adjusted his helmet, looked at the tents in the camp, and calmly expressed his thoughts, “Our army will change its flag. In addition to flying my flag, Shan Ta’nu’s flag, we will also fly a flag that belongs exclusively to the vanguard.”

"The vanguard's banner? Does that mean our entire army has to fight?" Leblair, momentarily stunned by the order, felt a sense of confusion and immediately asked.

“That’s right, the whole army must fight, raise the vanguard’s banner, raise our Kushan banner.” Shantani shook his head heavily, expressing his determination and will, and said righteously, “Only by doing this can we mobilize the Han Empire’s army, attract the enemy’s attention, and allow the soldiers on the other route to complete this mission with less pressure.”

Following this angle, Carano's eyes shone even brighter, feeling that what Shan Ta Nu said was completely correct, and even had a hidden benefit.

That means the Kushan vanguard numbered as many as 80,000. So whose main force would it be? And how large could the main force be?
Throughout the entire region, Rahul was the only person with both personal ability and prestige.

Although Rahul is not currently present, it does not prevent them from using Rahul's authority and prestige to accomplish their desired plans.

"General, you are truly a genius! To come up with such a plan and strategy, we are sure to complete this mission." Carano, who had come up with all sorts of possibilities, made no attempt to hide his approval and praise as he faced Shan Tanu.

The others present, after being analyzed and instructed, also recognized the perfection of this plan. By influencing, judging, and even seizing the initiative on the battlefield from multiple angles, the plan could surely be accomplished.

"In that case, let's get on with it." Shan Ta Nu instantly regained his serious demeanor, reverting to the bearing of a general. Staring intently outside the tent, he said earnestly, "This time we must succeed, for the Brahmans, for the eternal Brahmans!"

"For the Brahmins!"

The others echoed in agreement, their eyes gleaming with a fervent pursuit.

Soon, in response to the army's initiative to set out and the request of the vanguard flag, everyone inside the fortress began to get busy, organizing armor, protective gear, and other facilities in an orderly manner, and adorning them with distinctive flags.

Meanwhile, another smaller but more elite unit also received its own mission.

They traversed mountains and valleys, crossing jungles to reach the territory of Yeping Kingdom, searching for Helilah until they found him and then devising a way to bring him back.

If it's truly impossible to bring it back, then bringing back a corpse is acceptable, provided the circumstances are confirmed to be met.

If you can't even bring the body back, then at least you should confirm that the person is really dead, even if they've been reduced to ashes.

Regardless of how much they couldn't understand it, once the necessity of this matter was confirmed, everyone in the fortress sprang into action.

The division of labor among the staff within the Brahmin class, under this emergency mechanism, enabled rapid response and reaction.

Food, weapons, armor, and all sorts of supplies were quickly prepared and distributed to every soldier who needed to go to war, and their corresponding clothing and protective gear were also arranged.

Long-term training and prolonged combat have enabled these soldiers to accumulate rich combat experience and skills, and they have demonstrated the spirit and attitude expected of elite soldiers in the face of large-scale wars.

The change in momentum was so rapid that it stirred up the clouds in the sky.

This level of change and gathering also caught the attention of the Han Empire's scouts.

"The Kushan army is gathering, and it looks like a large-scale operation. Quickly relay this intelligence back." A highly experienced scout judged what might happen next just by observing the changes in the clouds.

The scouts, having received the notification, didn't delay and immediately set off to relay the information to the rear.

Their speed was in no way inferior to that of ordinary light cavalry. (End of Chapter)