262 Pride (1/2)

”Out of all their ranks, the highest is only 2nd rank earl, and can only bring 1000 troops. Our big brother can bring 10 thousand troops, the same as 20 new lords. Adding all of us, we will have over 20 thousand and would be above 25% of the troops in the battle.” Gong Chengshi agreed.

”Don't forget that the Battle of Changping is a battle of million troops. What can our 20 thousand do? The one that decides the victory is the troops of the two nations.” Xunlong Dianxue wasn't as optimistic.

Ouyang Shuo didn't join in the discussion, and when they talked about troops, he then opened his mouth. ”What use 20 thousand men can be of depends on what kind of troops we bring.”

”Wuyi is right. Although we can't be the core, we can be the joker or the trump card.” Feng Qiuhuang agreed.

”Seems like I need to bring out my elite troops again.”

”Aiya, stop being so secretive. What troops should we bring?” Mulan Yue grumbled.

Ouyang Shuo looked at Qushou and asked, ”About this question, it’s better for him to answer.”

As the military advisor of the alliance, Qushou was very capable. With the help of Gaia, all these historical people had great knowledge of war, and one didn't need to specifically brief them on anything.

He stood up and bowed to everyone. ”Out of the three types, infantry, cavalry and archers, archers aren't useful as the Qin country's infantry and cavalry like close combat. In such a chaotic battle it will be hard to use archers. Out of all the troops of the alliance, apart from the heavy armored mountain barbarian infantry from Shanhai City, the rest can't measure up to the infantry of the Qin Country. Hence, we can only send out cavalry.”

”But after the Zhao Country revolution, when they started to use cavalry who wore lighter armor and wielded bows, their cavalry was the best. Can this work?” Xunlong Dianxue questioned.

”I agree with Qushou.” Ouyang Shuo said, ”In this battle, Shanhai City will send 10 thousand elite cavalry. Before and after the war, the situations are different. Before the Spring and Autumn Period, war was just people lining up at a set location and fighting head on. They were like noble family battles where customs and manners were important. The Battle of Zhuolu and the Battle of Muye were such battles.”

”During the Warring States Era, war became about killing and taking important land, and there weren't such rules anymore. The Battle of Changping was a typical battle of attrition, and it's important for one to be quick and flexible. No matter how strong their cavalry is, we have no choice and can only choose to send out cavalry.”

The hall was totally silent, and everyone was digesting the new information.

”Big brother, you aren't going to bring such a strong force like the heavy armored infantry?” Gong Chengshi asked with doubt.

Ouyang Shuo shook his head. ”To tell the truth, we only have 2000 heavy armored infantry. Their armor is only good as defense, and in such a big battle, they won't be able to be of any use. They also won't be able to work together and assist the Qin Country soldiers, so there's no point bringing them.”

”Since big brother has made such a decision, I've nothing to say. I'll bring all cavalry.” Gong Chengshi laughed and firmly believed in Ouyang Shuo.

The others all nodded in agreement to Qushou and Ouyang Shuo's views.