Chapter 15: Attacking and Defending with High and Low Positions (1)

  "Does the General still remember that when Liu Zhang first met him, he mentioned something about his father discussing a matter with the General?" Ignoring Gao Shun's question, Liu Zhang calmly changed the subject again.

  Gao Shun was taken aback and nodded slightly.

  "My father once said, 'The general is upright and brave in military affairs, and his management of the army is strict. The soldiers under his command are all strong and healthy. Every time they form an array, they charge forward without hesitation, and rarely suffer defeat. He also said that if he had a thousand men, and they rode armored horses with sharp blades, there would be nothing they couldn't break through, and they would be known as the vanguard troops.' I don't know whether this is true or not."

  He changed to a more comfortable posture, and Liu Zhang casually asked. Of course, these words were never said by Liu Yan Lao Da Ren, and he may not have even heard of Gao Shun's name, but that didn't stop Liu Zhang from using them to deceive people.

  Gao Shun was shocked upon hearing the news about Liu Zhang. The idea of setting up a Trap Array Camp had only recently emerged in the military, as the number of war horses had gradually increased over the years. He was a rather cold and reserved person with few friends, and rarely mentioned this matter to anyone. Yet, he did not expect that Old Lady Chang from Ji Province would have already sensed it. This kind of all-pervasive information gathering was indeed somewhat frightening.

  "Your praise is misplaced, I just happened to have some brute strength, I dare not speak of martial valor. The matter of the ambush camp was just an idea, now that the war horses under my command are insufficient, it can only be left for later consideration." For the first time, a sense of reverence arose in his heart, Gao Shun wiped the fine sweat from his forehead with his hand and replied respectfully.

  "Haha, warhorses? Extremely simple. This we'll discuss later. General Zhen's name is renowned for being good at war, Liu Zhang is not talented, but has read some military strategies over the years. Why don't you and I, surround the city with a belt, use beans as soldiers, General come to attack, Liu Zhang come to defend, let's hone our skills?" Liu Zhang said with a smile, looking at Gao Shun with deep meaning.

  Gao Shun was taken aback for a moment, and then a hint of realization flashed in his eyes. Liu Zhang had come all the way to tell him so much, how could Gao Shun not guess what Liu Zhang was thinking? Although they had exchanged blows before, Gao Shun no longer dared to underestimate Liu Zhang and had the intention of surrendering, but if Liu Zhang only had political vision to deal with the impending chaos, it would be far from enough. Therefore, Gao Shun's previous question was also a kind of probe.

  Now Liu Zhang did not directly answer him, but proposed to conduct military exercises against each other, and use facts to indirectly show his own strength and demonstrate his potential.

  For Liu Zhang, who was a member of the imperial clan and the son of a provincial governor, Gao Shun did not worry that he currently had no existing power. In this era, as long as there was enough money and sufficient family prestige, troops would not be a problem. And these, apparently, Liu Zhang possessed.

  With a long-term vision, a broad mind and a keen sense of the times, he also has certain financial resources. He is willing to travel thousands of miles for an unknown general, thinking carefully about his plans. Such a Liu Zhang has already moved Gao Shun's heart. If he can also understand military affairs and strategy, then he would be an absolute lord worthy of his loyalty.

  Now that he understood Liu Zhang's mind, Gao Shun also stopped talking. The two of them then began to arrange things on the table.

  Liu Zhang took off his belt and used it as a city wall, arranging cups and other objects on the table into mountains, rivers, and villages. Gao Shun, on the other hand, brought over a handful of beans, each counting out a certain number to represent troops. On this desk, an offensive and defensive battle unfolded.

  Gao Shun launched a surprise attack, so he had the advantage of having more troops. When the next route advanced, they concentrated their forces and attacked the central route. He was originally a fierce and brave general, and at this time, his ferocity and bravery were fully displayed. He rushed forward one after another, and his momentum was unstoppable.