138 Battle of Zhuolu part 12 (1/2)
Ouyang Shuo returned to the camp to listen to the casualty reports.
In the battle, although they had obtained the initiative, there were still many casualties. Of the 2000 strong Shanhai Alliance troops, 200 died. The cavalry that charged in front especially lost the most.
The 3000 allied troops also had many injuries and deaths. In the battle with the other players, there were 400 odd injuries and deaths. Some unlucky lords had lost all their troops.
Of course, the one that had the most casualties was Di Chen's 2000 strong alliance troops as well as the 1000 men from the various lords. Di Chen had lost 400 men on his own and the various lords had lost nearly all of their troops. Those casual players fought alone and weren't cared for by the other players. In such a big battle, they were the best choices for cannon fodder.
After the battle, the casual players realised that the battlefield was not a place where they could do as they wished. They went to find Ouyang Shuo and express that they were willing to accept Shanhai Alliance's command and reorganisation.
Ouyang Shuo smiled and accepted all of them, adding them into the allied forces that had many casualties. As for his own force, he would definitely not allow these people to infiltrate it.
At 6 PM, Ouyang Shuo received a notification to ask him to the main tent to join in the military meeting.
In the main tent, the people seated were pretty much the same as during the last military meeting. However, the only difference was that their gazes towards him were totally different. The player army displayed strong fighting strength that they were awed by.
The Yellow Emperor opened up. ”In today's battle, although we had the advantage, their main troops were still unharmed and perfectly fine. If we want to destroy them it will be very difficult. Do any of you have any ideas?”
One of the middle-sized tribe leaders stood up and said, ”Your majesty, since our right wing got us our lead and destroyed their left wing, why don’t we continue to attack their left wing and grab onto their weakness to deal the killing blow?”
Ouyang Shuo was stunned and slightly shook his head.
The Yellow Emperor was actually paying attention to Ouyang Shuo and as he saw him shaking his head asked, ”Qiyue Wuyi, you did great today and I will reward you after the battle. As for the plan, how do you feel?”
Ouyang Shuo got up and bowed. ”Your majesty. Today we destroyed their left wing and tomorrow they will definitely reorganise their troops to cover that up, not leaving any weaknesses.”
The Yellow Emperor nodded. ”Then what's your suggestion?”
”The enemy has a limited amount of troops, and since they want to aid the left wing, it will definitely cause other places to weaken. The middle army is the core and won't be easily moved. The highest possibility is to use the right wing. If that's the case then we will have an opportunity. Hence I suggest that in the battle tomorrow, our right wing will focus on defense while cavalry will hide in the left wing and find a chance to destroy the right wing of the enemy. If both their wings are hurt, even if their core is fine, we will have the absolute advantage.” Before Ouyang Shuo came, he had sought advice from Qianshou, and this plan was what he told him. If not, he would’ve suggested the same thing as that leader to totally destroy one side of the enemy.
”Genius idea!” Feng Hou hollered, looking at Ouyang Shuo in amazement.
The Yellow Emperor was pleased and he nodded. ”Not bad, we attack where they are not prepared.”
Ouyang Shuo had gained the recognition of the Yellow Emperor and said, ”Another thing is that to prevent the Chiyou tribe from copying our tactic today and attack our right wing, we have to warm our player force to defend against their player force, not giving them any chances.”
At this time, Chang Xian stood up and said loudly, ”Your majesty, I have something to say.”
”Please!”
”In the battle today I was ordered to lead 5000 troops to help the right wing. We originally had the chance to destroy their left wing. Because their player force blocked me, we wasted all our forces. The root cause was that our player force had failed. Hence with Qiyue Wuyi's suggestion, I agree. I suggest that we need to have a squad to keep a lookout on the player force.” The reason he said that was firstly because it was the truth, and secondly to provide an explanation for his loss in the morning. Conveniently, it aided Ouyang Shuo in his goal. With this, be it Di Chen or Chun Shenjun, they had fallen right into his plan and couldn't escape.
In his heart, he was extremely annoyed by Di Chen's act today. ”We will follow what you suggested. Tomorrow you will lead 5000 men to help the right wing. One task is to strengthen their defence, and the second is to monitor the player force and ensure that they follow orders.”
”Yes sire!”……
After the meeting, Ouyang Shuo happily returned to the central big tent. He did a report about the meeting to Bai Hua and the others.
”Brother Wuyi, you are so bad.” Mu Lanyue giggled.
”How is it my fault, it was all Mr. Gongyu's idea.” Ouyang Shuo said innocently.
Mu Lanyue didn't care and teased. ”I don't care, you are bad.”
Bai Hua joined in. ”If Di Chen knew that it was you, he will be angry to death.”
”He deserves it.” Gong Chengshi said with a gloating face.
Only Feng Qiuhuang kept quiet and raised his head to look at Ouyang Shuo. Luckily she had chosen to join the Shanhai Alliance. If not, she didn't know what kind of bad situation she would’ve been in.