CHAPTER 1115: CHAPTER 1071: BRAVE FACTION AND MILITARY SITUATION

Alright, so Chen Xi is just this straightforward. History has proven that Zhang Fei has the potential to enter the Martial Temple, so with the addition of Chen Xi, the transmigrator, this potential should be even more fully displayed!

We can’t have Chen Xi’s addition weaken our allies, because if that happens, wouldn’t it be reducing our combat power?

"But there’s one thing you can be sure of: I believe you can do it, and do it exceedingly well," Chen Xi said with a sly smile to Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei felt an impulse to give Chen Xi a massage at that instant, but fortunately, he held back; otherwise, Chen Xi’s shoulder blade might have shattered.

Zhang Fei glared at Chen Xi with eyes like a bull, and Chen Xi, not to be outdone, returned the stare. After a while, feeling that the aura wasn’t on his side, Chen Xi finally spoke slowly, "I can give you some tips."

"I’m telling you, you’re my brother, how can you not help?" Zhang Fei laughed heartily as he slapped Chen Xi’s shoulder.

"Keep slapping, my arm breaks and it’s none of my business," Chen Xi pointed at his shoulder being slapped by Zhang Fei.

Zhang Fei chuckled dryly and withdrew his hand, while Chen Xi also breathed a sigh of relief. The power in Zhang Fei’s shoulders is no joke, and keeping it up might really break the arm.

"You being sent as the commander to the North is unchangeable. Lord Xuande, I, General Guan will all be watching you, and I don’t think you’ll let us down!" Chen Xi spoke to Zhang Fei with utmost seriousness.

"That I know; my elder and second brothers hope that I won’t be just a regular Charging General," Zhang Fei replied helplessly.

"I’m here to tell you, actually, there’s no conflict between being a Charging General, Valiant General, and Renowned General. The so-called Renowned General is simply you winning, no matter how you do it." Chen Xi sneered slightly; no matter how risky the tactic, as long as you win, it’s correct; the battlefield only cares about life, death, and victory.

However impressive Zhao Kuo was, however long he kept Zhao Soldiers unbreakable, it was pointless when reduced to history’s first annihilation; you should be nailed to the pillar of shame, no matter how outstanding you performed before, reality is so cruel!

"I’ll teach you the combat method most suitable for you," Chen Xi said with a smirk, "A combat method tailor-made for you."

"What, what, teach me quickly!" Zhang Fei said excitedly, rubbing his hands, "A good brother indeed, I knew you wouldn’t trick me."

"You choose, I have two methods: one is undefeated in offense, and one is impenetrable in defense." Chen Xi looked at Zhang Fei smilingly, honestly, these things can only deceive Zhang Fei.

"I want both," Zhang Fei shouted without thinking.

"You can only choose one; bite off more than you can chew. Remember Zijian? The sixty-four variations of Celestial Lock, he learned only three, but he turned those three into instinct, so in cavalry battles he’s no worse than anyone." Chen Xi mentioned Hua Xiong as an example.

"Attack!" Zhang Fei said firmly.

"First, gather enemy intelligence before the battle, the more detailed, the better. If you’re in unfamiliar territory for both sides, ensure you know more about the area than the enemy; if it’s the enemy’s territory, just remember what you know, the enemy knows as well," Chen Xi said seriously.

"This isn’t difficult; when the time comes, scatter scouts everywhere," Zhang Fei thought briefly and assured, this is no problem.

"Secondly, when you’re in action, you must remain calm, and when leading from the front, your first strike must be shocking!" This statement was truly prepared by Chen Xi for Zhang Fei; obviously, letting Zhang Fei think of strategies is less effective than harnessing Zhang Fei’s warrior spirit!

"I’ll remember to be calm before battle; I understand leading from the front, but what does it mean for the first strike to be shocking?" Zhang Fei was completely puzzled about the concept of shocking.

"It means you use whatever Secret Technique, whatever Cloud Qi Secret Art you have in the first strike; it’s not about how many enemies you kill, aim to instill fear in them!" Chen Xi explained to Zhang Fei.

"Fear?" Zhang Fei scratched his head.

"To put it plainly, remember your first strike should create bloodshed and cause substantial destruction. I recall your arms underwent special training; even under Cloud Qi, you can unleash an Air Bullet, right?" Chen Xi tried to explain to Zhang Fei as bluntly as possible.

"Sure I can, but Zichuan, I’ll be straightforward; my body’s not strengthened, just my arms, under Cloud Qi’s suppression I can at most throw one punch like that," Zhang Fei said wryly.

"Then make sure for the first strike you use your maximum strength, elevate your army’s morale with it! I know you possess Legion Talent; after elevating morale, activate Legion Talent without hesitation, with the mindset of shattering the enemy frontally, trust you’ll break through them!" Chen Xi said very seriously.

In the era of cold weapons, morale is the most crucial measure for an army; when morale is overwhelming, thousands can break through tens of thousands with ease!

"Alright, I trust you!" Zhang Fei said without hesitation.

"Thirdly, after winning, ensure your army formation remains unbreakable during all pursuits, maintain a broad view, and once the view narrows, stop chasing. As long as you follow these three rules, not saying you’ll win every battle, at least defeating you won’t be easy for others." Chen Xi said with utmost gravity.

"That’s even simpler, no problem. But are you sure this will ensure victory?" Zhang Fei asked, uncertain, not seeing the mystery in it.

"Because I think you’re just suited for this style of straightforwardness; teaching you anything too complicated, whether you can learn it is questionable." Chen Xi laughed as he spoke, not speaking arbitrarily; although some parts were to fool Zhang Fei, if Zhang Fei follows through, it really won’t be easy for him to lose.

Actually, this combat method is the practice of the Brave Faction that history has eliminated; it doesn’t require much strategy, just preparedness at the beginning, guard against traps by the enemy, then intimidate and force the enemy into a direct confrontation and finally crush them head-on; simple, straightforward, but incredibly effective for super valiant generals.

Xiang Yu used this straightforward method with excellent effect; if not for issues like supply, a direct confrontation would likely defeat Liu Bang, and this is the power of the Brave Faction!

As for Zhang Fei, he possesses the essential qualities of the Brave Faction, fearless and strong, and the three rules Chen Xi mentioned are essentially a variation of the Military Situation! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you’re welcome to recommend it on Starting Point (qidian.com), vote for monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)