novelaction Chapter 273 Insights
Chapter 273 Insights
Huang Feihu stood on his warhorse, looking at the unusual tranquility in the Zhou army camp, as if even the wind had stopped breathing, and an indescribable feeling of suffocation welled up in his heart.
He felt as if his anger was being strangled by an invisible hand, with nowhere to vent. He threw a punch, but it seemed to have really hit soft cotton, leaving only emptiness and powerlessness.
At this time, the voice of the deputy general beside him sounded timely. With a bit of anxiety and uneasiness, he rode forward a step, stood shoulder to shoulder with Huang Feihu, and asked respectfully:
"Your Majesty, this old man Ji Chang is obviously doing it on purpose by hanging up the banner of not wanting to fight."
"We are at a loss now. Can we just wait like this?"
Huang Feihu's face was stern, and he stared at the two words "free from war" without blinking, as if he wanted to stare a hole into them.
Then, he snorted coldly and said in a deep voice:
"What can I do? Since they have refused to fight, I can only watch helplessly."
At this point, Huang Feihu's tone could not help but carry a hint of helplessness and unwillingness:
"Now that they have put up a banner to avoid fighting, they are trying to delay time, wait for reinforcements, or make plans in secret."
"However, since they have refused to fight, I can only wait and see and wait for the right opportunity."
"Oh, how frustrating!"
Before he finished speaking, the deputy general waved the sword in his hand, sighed, and continued:
"Your Majesty, are we going to stay here and watch them retreat? Or should we withdraw our troops and return to the city?"
Huang Feihu nodded slightly when he heard this, and a trace of deep thought flashed across his eyes. He pondered for a moment, and finally spoke:
"Withdraw your troops and return to the city. But I am not willing to give up. Send scouts to investigate and see what the Zhou army is planning."
Upon hearing this, the deputy general became excited and immediately took the order and left.
Huang Feihu turned his gaze to the soldiers around him. Their faces were also filled with resentment and indignation, but more of it was trust and respect for Huang Feihu.
"At the same time, strengthen the city defenses and do not let down your guard at all. I want this city to be as strong as a rock. Even if the Zhou army attacks, they will not be able to return!"
After saying this, Huang Feihu suddenly swung the spear in his hand, and the tip of the spear cut through the air, making a sharp whistling sound. He turned to the soldiers behind him and shouted:
"All the generals, listen up! Withdraw the troops and return to the city."
Following Huang Feihu's order, the soldiers took orders and marched towards Sishui Pass in an orderly manner.
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After a while, Wucheng King Huang Feihu had just emerged from the busy military camp, his uniform still covered in battle dust, but he had already rushed to the general's mansion without stopping.
As soon as he arrived in the hall, Luo Shu saw Huang Feihu. Seeing that there was a hint of anger on his face, a trace of doubt arose in his heart.
"King Wucheng, you came in such a hurry, and your expression seems to be a little strange."
Luo Shu spoke first. His voice was gentle and magnetic, as if he could see into people's hearts. "Didn't you go to the battlefront of the two armies? Why did you return so soon?"
Huang Feihu paused when he heard this, and the barely perceptible anger on his face intensified.
He walked quickly towards Luo Shu, and after he stopped, he bowed deeply, his tone filled with both helplessness and indignation:
"Master, you may not know that I originally intended to crush the enemy with the force of thunder."
"Unexpectedly, that old villain Ji Chang was extremely cunning. When he saw me coming out of the city to challenge him, he not only did not fight me, but instead hung up a sign to avoid fighting."
"This move not only frustrated the morale of my army, but also made me feel unprecedentedly frustrated and angry."
"Does he really think that a mere exemption from war card can stop the king's progress?"
Huang Feihu's words revealed a strong desire to fight and unwillingness. His clenched fists trembled slightly, as if he wanted to pour out all his anger.
However, when Luo Shu heard Huang Feihu's words, a smile appeared on his face, and he said slowly:
"Since the exemption card is useless, why did King Wucheng come back so quickly?"
Huang Feihu's expression changed slightly when he heard this, and a look of embarrassment flashed across his face.
He was well aware of his impatience and impulsiveness, and when Luo Shu gently pointed it out at this moment, he couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration and shame in his heart.
So he took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil. Just as he was about to explain, he was interrupted by Yuan Hong's hearty laughter.
Yuan Hong took a step forward, looked at Huang Feihu, and said jokingly:
"Haha, is there any need to explain this? The prince must have seen that old man Ji Chang put up a sign of not wanting to fight, and thought, 'Humph, you little brat, you still want to play this trick on me?'"
"So, feeling disdainful, he withdrew his troops and returned to the city, intending to find another good strategy to catch the old fox off guard, right, Your Majesty?"
There was a hint of joking in Yuan Hong's words, but it also cleverly resolved Huang Feihu's embarrassment and made the originally tense atmosphere instantly relaxed.
Huang Feihu couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard this, and said:
"The eldest disciple of the Imperial Master is becoming more and more eloquent. However, you are right. I really don't want to waste time under the banner of exemption from war."
Luo Shu nodded gently, his eyes deep and wise. He turned to Huang Feihu and spoke in a calm tone with a force that could not be ignored:
"The matter of the exemption card really shows the prince's respect for the rules of the battlefield. This kind of magnanimity is precious."
"However, in my opinion, although rules are important, they are not inflexible."
He paused for a moment, glanced at everyone present, and continued:
"On the battlefield, the situation is unpredictable and every moment may be the key to victory or defeat."
"If we just blindly follow the old ways and cling to the idea of avoiding war, we will choose to sit back and do nothing when we can attack the enemy head-on."
"Giving the enemy a precious breathing space and a chance to counterattack is undoubtedly tying one's own hands and feet, which is a big taboo."
"Just imagine, if I were the commander-in-chief, facing this situation, I would definitely not let the exemption from war become a constraint."
"I will analyze the battle situation in depth and gain insight into the strengths and weaknesses of both sides. Once I am sure that I have a chance of winning, I will launch an offensive without hesitation and completely defeat the enemy with a thunderous force."
"Because, on the battlefield, victory often belongs to those who dare to break the rules and adapt flexibly."
Luo Shu's words were like the morning bell and evening drum, awakening the deaf and making everyone present fall into deep thought.
Huang Feihu's heart was surged with emotion after hearing this. He knew very well that what Luo Shu said was true. Such courage and decisiveness were indeed needed on the battlefield.
He stood up and bowed deeply to Luo Shu, his gratitude overflowing with words:
"The words of the national teacher are like a revelation to Feihu, which has opened my eyes. From now on, Feihu will keep them in mind and never let any external things become a stumbling block to victory."
Hearing this, Luo Shu showed a gentle smile on his face, which was filled with admiration for Huang Feihu's comprehension.
Then, he waved his hand, signaling Huang Feihu not to be polite:
"General Huang, you are too kind. The above are just my personal opinions."
"On the battlefield, the situation changes rapidly. Only by being flexible and adaptable can you remain invincible."
Huang Feihu was startled when he heard this, and nodded in agreement:
"What the Imperial Master said is absolutely right. Feihu will definitely keep it in mind."
After a while, Yu Hua stepped forward and said respectfully to Luo Shu:
"Master, since the prince has returned, why not have a banquet to celebrate."
Without waiting for Luo Shu to speak, Huang Feihu nodded and said bluntly:
"Yes, I will order someone to prepare a banquet to welcome the Imperial Master."
After saying this, he told his servants to prepare a banquet.
Following Huang Feihu's order, the mansion suddenly became busy. Servants shuttled back and forth, busy and orderly preparing everything needed for the banquet.
Soon, the table was filled with all kinds of delicacies and fine wines, the aroma was overflowing, making people salivate.
Luo Shu, Huang Feihu and others gathered together, raised their glasses and drank together.