Chapter 2184 - 1937: Mutual Assistance
It was precisely because he knew he had no way to break out that Li Jue was apprehensive. Compared to other super elite, Li Jue stated he might not be able to win the fight, but escaping would be no problem. Currently, there are really not many elite legions that can obstruct the super elite corps.
However, Ardashir’s main elite troops, in the view of leaders such as Li Jue who command super elite corps, are completely against the rules. The opponent’s strength does not lie in high attack or defense, but in forcibly lowering the strength of both allies and enemies by a notch.
With this, the super elite corps does not have the overwhelming advantage over ordinary elite corps and becomes embroiled within the large army, making it very difficult to escape.
Or it can even be said there is no escape possibility; an elite legion surrounded by five or six legions of the same rank will have no chance of survival.
"Zhongming, you can break through, right?" Fan Chou turned his head and said to Duan Wei.
"Their ability does not harm us at all. The Military Spirit Legion and the super elite corps are quite different. Breaking out is very simple for us," Duan Wei nodded and replied. To be precise, the two are not on the same level anymore.
"Indeed, we are still not strong enough, continue training!" Li Jue roared. That being said, for the current Xiliang Iron Cavalry, training basically does nothing; at most, it maintains their strength from declining. They have reached a plateau in all aspects.
On the other side, Zhang Liao and Gao Shun were also training. Due to the fighting approach of the Xiliang Iron Cavalry at Li Jue’s side, Zhang Liao, although somewhat apprehensive about Ardashir’s legion, was not overly afraid, as he was sure Gao Shun would be by his side when he fought.
With the combat power of the Vanguard Camp, not to mention an Ardashir, with this as the spearhead, Zhang Liao was still quite confident. Hence, he focused more on drilling soldiers, letting them constantly adapt to the elite talent of the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry.
"Wen Yuan, I have a bad feeling," Gao Shun looked at the Vanguard Camp training with the Wolf Cavalry and spoke quietly to Zhang Liao.
"Yes, I have the same feeling," Zhang Liao turned his head and said to Gao Shun. Since they witnessed the destruction of the Thirteen Roses Legion that day, both of them had a bad feeling.
"Then it ought to be true," Gao Shun heard this and calmed down. With their current strength, even if something bad really happened, there was nothing to be afraid of.
"No problem, if not, we’ll just find someone," Zhang Liao was open-minded. With Lyu Bu as a major support, although in large army operations, individual power means nothing, those almost invincible people truly boost morale.
The Han Army opposite Lyu Bu knew that if they didn’t send someone to block Lyu Bu, the opponent would become fiercer, and the entire army would grow fiercer as well. As for blocking Lyu Bu, honestly, given the situation Zhang Liao observed, he hadn’t seen anyone who could fight better than Lyu Bu.
"Fengxian is probably bored now; he was born for war. Although he distanced himself from battle because of her, he probably won’t avoid it in the end." After a while, seeing Gao Shun had nothing to say, Zhang Liao calmly spoke.
"Yes." Gao Shun silently nodded in agreement, although he mostly hoped Lyu Bu would just stay in the Heavenly Realm and never return. But since the last time Lyu Bu gave them Inner Qi, it was clear that Lyu Bu still enjoyed battles.
While Gao Shun and other military generals were drilling soldiers, Zhuge Liang was expressionlessly explaining military formations to Sheni Pei, Sima Yi, Lyu Meng, and others. Sima Yi expressed his fury.
To Zhuge Liang, this was no big deal; teaching one person was the same as teaching two people, or even three. It didn’t matter. This group was smart, learned quickly, and there were essentially no difficult knowledge points. Basically, within a month, they could master it.
Thus, the next day, Sima Yi felt like he had finally settled things with Zhuge Liang, only to have him teach the Ultimate Battle Formation, and suddenly, many came to join the class without consulting him. So Sima Yi brought Cao Zhen along, wondering why others should benefit!
Of course, compared to Sheni Pei, Lyu Meng, Sima Yi, and others who attended occasionally like Chen Gong, Cao Zhen’s foundation in this area was too weak. But despite this weakness, he genuinely worked hard, meticulously memorizing everything Zhuge Liang said.
"We’ll conclude here for today. Tomorrow General of Fars will probably undertake a forced crossing of the Tigris River. Once the issue is resolved, I will continue the explanation. Please endeavor not to give Rome any opportunity," Zhuge Liang said while organizing things to the group.
Sheni Pei and the others respectfully returned the gesture. As the saying goes, one’s hands are tied when receiving something, and Zhuge Liang’s generosity in this respect meant no one would trouble him recently.
"I hadn’t been paying attention the past few days, but indeed the Han Army is strong." Ardashir said admiringly, watching the Danyang elite collaborating in battle with Xiliang Iron Cavalry.
"These two corps are not inferior to the Thirteen Roses Legion we wiped out before. Also, the legions led by the Han Army now cannot be underestimated," Sassanid Fars said, patting Ardashir’s shoulder.
"Train together more, let them realize your advantages; your grandfather isn’t almighty, only managing large-scale deployments. So engage with them more, if you fall into danger, they will surely save you." Sassanid Fars looked at his grandson, who glanced sideways and ignored him, chuckling and scolding.
"That legion is remarkable. Normally, I wouldn’t feel it, but while leading my corps past them, I felt a pressure heavier than at the peak of the Thirteen Roses Legion." Ardashir pointed to the Vanguard Camp undergoing training and said.
"That’s a Military Spirit Legion, each destined to become legendary. Their strength is difficult to describe with words. If forced to say, they are miracles themselves," Sassanid Fars sighed and said, "The Han Army is powerful, and as the emperor remarked, though the Han Army can be arrogant, they are quite trustworthy in this regard."
"What about our Military Spirit Legion? Why have I never heard of it?" Ardashir was taken aback, having always thought his legion was the strongest, never realizing there was an even stronger legion above.
"Eight decades ago, within our country’s internal turmoil, Osroes I and Vologases III competed for the Emperor’s Position in the east, giving Trajan an opportunity. He led seven Eagle Banner Legions along with the Imperial Guard Officer Legion to invade our capital city Taysi Sealed for the first time," Sassanid Fars sighed and said.