Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

‘Sly little fox.’

Li Ji glanced at Sima Yi with a meaningful look, but he had to admit that Sima Yi was more talented in some aspects.

Or perhaps, Zhuge Liang and the others were more respectful to their teachers, but Sima Yi would definitely be the most considerate one.

Following Sima Yi, when Li Ji turned his gaze to the generals, their reactions were even more blunt and direct, almost unanimously supporting Li Ji.

This was not only because supporting Li Ji aligned with the interests of the military officers, but more importantly, Li Ji had consistently won battles over the years. Since entering service at a young age, he had experienced countless battles, large and small, and had never suffered a defeat.

In addition, Liu Bei's trust and delegation of power to Li Ji made Li Ji's words and actions carry immense weight and prestige, unmatched by others.

Moreover, the biggest supporter of Li Ji was none other than Liu Bei himself.

Only in front of outsiders did Liu Bei bear the burden of being the 'Lord'; otherwise, Liu Bei's support would definitely be no slower than anyone else's.

The so-called 'celebrity effect' was nothing more than this.

Of course, Li Ji was not unaware of the hidden dangers within this, but to ensure that he could implement his political and military policies in this chaotic world, this kind of prestige was necessary for Li Ji.

At this moment, Li Ji was not trying to 'call a deer a horse,' nor was he taking the opportunity to test loyalty, but merely confirming the reactions of everyone in the tent.

For a military strategist, what he desires is nothing more than the right timing, favorable terrain, and popular support.

The popular support naturally included the recognition of the many generals and strategists in the army.

In the original timeline of the 'Battle of Guandu,' Yuan Shao's defeat at the hands of Cao Cao was not due to factors of timing or terrain, but rather due to the lack of 'popular support'.

Therefore, the reason for seeking a 'just cause' when deploying troops was also for 'popular support,' so that the officers and soldiers in the army could be of one mind, which was conducive to maintaining morale.

Therefore, Li Ji brought this issue to the table for discussion with the strategists and generals, in order to boost morale and prepare for the upcoming plan.

"Gentlemen, it is extremely difficult to annihilate an army of one hundred thousand on the plains, but it is not without precedent."

Li Ji said slowly, then turned and waved his sleeve, returning to the map.

As soon as these words came out, those who had studied military books in detail, such as Zhuge Liang, were stunned for a moment, and then suddenly remembered where the precedent lay.

The dirge of Gaixia, the suicide of the Overlord, establishing the Great Han!

"How about we use another 'Ambush from Ten Sides' on this land of Xuzhou to re-establish the foundation of the Great Han?"

Accompanied by a somewhat impassioned voice, Li Ji's palm covered Pengcheng, his fingers spread out like a large net, covering the hundred thousand Yuan troops besieging Pengcheng.

Ambush from Ten Sides!

The Chu-Han Contention!

This event was undoubtedly deeply ingrained in the marrow of every Han person. Anyone skilled in warfare would inevitably study the Chu-Han Contention.

The 'Ambush from Ten Sides' plan used by the 'God of War' Han Xin of that year was even repeatedly studied and interpreted by later generations.

But just like the 'Four Crossings of the Chishui' in later generations, the 'Ambush from Ten Sides,' which was still revered by countless Han people throughout the four-hundred-year Han Dynasty, had never reappeared.

The ability of the commander to plan and strategize was one thing, but more importantly, 'Ambush from Ten Sides' also required the right timing, favorable terrain, and popular support.

And the Xuzhou battlefield, where Gaixia was once located, was extremely similar to the current terrain of Pengcheng.

When Li Ji intended to recreate 'Ambush from Ten Sides,' everyone in the tent was first surprised and shocked, and then almost instantly became fanatically excited.

"Please, Governor, use your strategy!"

With Wei Yan taking the lead to speak, the others followed in unison.

"Please, Governor, use your strategy!!!"

In such a situation, the morale of the army was undoubtedly available!

Li Ji turned to salute Liu Bei, but before Li Ji could open his mouth to ask Liu Bei to make the final decision.

Liu Bei seemed to have anticipated Li Ji's actions. As soon as Li Ji cupped his hands, the military seal was conveniently stuffed into Li Ji's hands by Liu Bei, saying.

"Zi Kun's orders are my, Liu Xuande's, orders. Anyone in the army, including myself, who dares to disobey will be executed without mercy."

"Understood!"

All the civil and military officials in the tent responded in unison.

Li Ji then said with some emotion.

"Thank you, Lord, for your trust."

Liu Bei took the opportunity to press the back of Li Ji's hand and whispered.

"I only have one request."

Li Ji immediately withdrew his emotion, and a trace of vigilance even appeared in his eyes, without rashly agreeing.

Liu Bei would not speak like this for small things that Li Ji could agree to.

But as long as Liu Bei spoke like this, it would definitely be something that Li Ji would object to.

Liu Bei and Li Ji knew each other too well.

Li Ji neither agreed nor refused, but said euphemistically.

"Lord, please speak frankly."

"I don't want to be like Emperor Gaozu, staying in the rear."

During the former Ambush from Ten Sides, Emperor Gaozu entrusted all military power to Han Xin, while Emperor Gaozu himself cowered in the far rear, fearing that he would be charged by the mad Xiang Yu.

Upon hearing this, Li Ji was immediately relieved for the most part.

Ji Ling was not Chu Overlord, not to mention whether Ji Ling had the ability to break through the encirclement.

Speaking of the matter, Liu Bei's martial prowess was always inadvertently overlooked by the world.

Even if Ji Ling and Liu Bei were to duel one-on-one, Ji Ling might not be able to defeat Liu Bei within three hundred rounds, and it was not impossible for Liu Bei to even kill Ji Ling in a state of divine power.

Being able to run was just Liu Bei's superficial trait, and what supported Liu Bei's ability to run was undoubtedly his ability to fight.

Moreover, Liu Bei's request was essentially to personally go to the battlefield, and it would be nice to be able to fire an arrow from a hundred paces away, allowing Liu Bei to add a stroke to his qualifications and history by participating in the "Ambush from Ten Sides".

"Lord, rest assured, this 'Ambush from Ten Sides' requires the Lord to personally sit at the forefront."

Li Ji answered with a smile, which immediately filled Liu Bei's eyes with joy.

Immediately, Li Ji held the military seal in one hand, turned to face the civil and military officials in the tent, and said in a deep voice.

"Where are the generals?!!"

"Here!"

"Wei Yan, listen to the order."

Wei Yan's expression lifted, and he quickly stepped forward to receive the order, responding.

"This subordinate is listening to the order."

Li Ji said.

"I order you to lead ten thousand soldiers and horses to set off tomorrow, heading west, detouring a hundred miles, and heading straight to the west of Pengcheng. Within five days, no matter what, cut off the Yuan army's retreat to Xiao County in Pei State."

When Wei Yan stepped forward to receive the order, Li Ji did not forget to press the back of Wei Yan's hand, reminding him.

"Wen Chang once said that he wanted to resist and devour for the Lord, now is the time."

"If you encounter the Yuan army retreating, you must resist them for a while, and you must not let the Yuan army break through the blockade and escape back to Yu Province in an instant."

Wei Yan no longer made military orders as readily as before, but answered solemnly.

"As long as Wei Yan's life is here, I will definitely make it impossible for the Yuan army to return to Yu Province."

"Very good!"

Li Ji nodded slightly.

(End of this chapter)