On the other hand, Li Shishi's side was also led by soldiers, but the light infantry was divided into two wings, preparing to outflank Zhao Huan, and the cavalry was waiting for an opportunity in the distance, preparing for a sneak attack.
The infantry archers pressed against the city wall and could not get closer.
Zhao Huan clenched all his fingers into an iron fist, but Li Shishi opened his hand completely, preparing to cover Zhao Huan's sharp punch.
"Encirclement and annihilation!"
Following Li Shishi's order, the light infantry began to press forward, and then closed the encirclement.
Zhao Huan waved his hand lightly: "Go forward."
Since Zhao Huan was the defender and could move freely within the city, while Li Shishi was the attacker and could only advance, Li Shishi watched helplessly as Zhao Huan's troops were pushed directly into the soldiers' faces, but there was nothing he could do.
A single soldier could not cope with Zhao Huan's mixed troops and was killed in one encounter.
As the soldiers were wiped out, Master Li's heart suddenly felt cold.
Even the laymen gathered around were shocked, especially Cai Jing's loser, and they all accused Zhao Huan of not following the rules.
"How can Master Li's soldiers be dealt with face to face? Prince Ding, you are cheating!"
"That's right, they are soldiers, not servants."
Before Zhao Huan could answer, Li Shishi shook his head and sighed: "Your Majesty has no bad rules."
"According to the rules, soldiers can only exchange with soldiers, or fight one against three to deal with other arms."
"The prince's subordinates have formed a mixed force. With all the troops gathered in one place, they can naturally defeat my soldiers head-on."
Master Li is willing to admit defeat, so of course it’s okay.
But she took the initiative to speak for Zhao Huan, which made Cai Jing's party members look extremely ugly.
Zhao Huan didn't want to waste the whole night here, so he immediately waved his hand and said lightly: "You lost, what is the third level?"
Cai Jing's party members in white shirts still refused to give up, gritting their teeth and said: "Why did you lose?"
"Even if the prince has soldiers in his hands and can fight one against three, it is only equivalent to seven troops."
"On the other hand, Master Li, there are five light infantry, two archers, and one cavalry, a total of eight troops. They are still better than you."
Zhao Huan glanced at Cai Jing's gangsters with an idiot look: "You don't even have any soldiers, how can you still get a haircut?"
"The role of the soldier is the line of resistance, the backbone of the battlefield, and the platform for war."
"All other arms must rely on soldiers."
"If you want to win, you may not need soldiers, but if you want not to lose, you must have soldiers."
"Relying on the advantage of distance, the archers can replace at least two of Master Li's troops. The remaining infantry will cancel each other out, and the king's remaining soldiers can mow the grass directly."
Master Li shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Your Majesty is right..."
"Even in the game of selecting generals, soldiers are the core, they are the rooks in chess."
"I lost this game."
The entire Hongyan Pavilion was silent. Everyone couldn't believe that as the inventor of the General Selection Game, Li Shishi actually lost to Zhao Huan, a newbie?
And this... is it still under the premise that the chessboard is poor and lacks props, which is extremely disadvantageous to Zhao Huan?
If the chessboard is complete, wouldn't Zhao Huan be able to crush Li Shishi?
"Mr. Li, is it really hopeless?"
Faced with the questioning from Cai Jing's party members, Li Shishi shook his head: "Unless the prince himself makes a mistake, I will lose."
Upon hearing this, Cai Jing's party members sat down in despair.
Although Li Shishi lost, his eyes when he looked at Zhao Huan were brighter than before.
"You are worthy of being a prince, and he is well-deserved for his reputation as a god in using troops."
"The Nu family has only read "The General Essentials of the Military Classics" a few times and has a rough understanding of weapons and military types. As for "The Art of War" and other masterpieces, I have only scratched the surface."
"It is not unfair to lose to the prince."
Zhao Huan's impression of her has changed a lot based on Li Shishi's free and easy character who is willing to accept defeat.
"Although chess also coincides with the art of war, the gap is too big after all. This game of general selection is extremely relevant to the battlefield, and can be regarded as an improved and improved version of sand table martial arts."
"In addition, with the beautiful singer as the chess piece, if there is an exquisite chessboard scenery, it will really be an elegant play between the kings and nobles."
"Master Li is indeed very smart."
After being praised by Zhao Huan, Li Shishi straightened his eyebrows and smiled sweetly: "Your Majesty doesn't praise people very much, so the slave family is scared."
Even Li Shishi admired Zhao Huan very much. Naturally, the singers present no longer had any worries. They jumped on their feet and praised Zhao Huan loudly.
"Wow, you are indeed a prince. Even our host is no match for you."
"I wonder if the palace still lacks a concubine?"
"Hehehe, like Zheng Qingyun, I am a singer. If the prince doesn't dislike it, I am also willing to wash, cook and have children for the prince."
"Hey, if you go to the palace, what should I do? There are only a few places for concubines, so where can you get your turn?"
Hearing the screams of the singing girls, Zhao Huan suddenly felt dizzy.
These girls are even more difficult to deal with than Jin Bing.
The atmosphere in the private room opposite Hongyan Pavilion was extremely lively. The ministers looked at the situation on the chessboard and concluded that Zhao Huan was bound to lose.
"The city wall has been completely lost. The strength of the troops has doubled. The soldiers have entered the city. The rest of the troops have been fully deployed and have formed an encirclement. Tell me, how did Master Li lose?"
"If I had known, I would have put all my wealth on you!"
"Don't mention it, I won't pay too much, so I can earn a thousand taels of silver."
"One thousand is not enough? I only have two hundred..."
Cai Jing was in a good mood when he saw the situation on the chessboard. The image of the chessboard coincided with Yizhou Prefecture.
Zhao Huan lost the chess game, which was equivalent to losing the battle of Yizhou.
Han Mulu was also adding fuel to the fire and constantly irritating Zhao Ji.
"Your Majesty, please see that Master Li has taken control of the entire chess game. King Ding's forces have been pressed together, leaving no room for maneuver."
"This gambling game was originally a simulation of the Battle of Yizhou, and the methods used by King Ding also coincided with street fighting."
"Since we lost the game, it means that the prince's strategy for street fighting is just playing the piano randomly!"
"Your Majesty, please immediately depose King Ding from his official position."
"Yizhou is related to the country and the country of the Song Dynasty. King Ding must not be allowed to continue his nonsense."
Zhao Ji was already shaken at this time, although he sincerely hoped to use Zhao Huan's momentum to win a future for the Song Dynasty.
However, the wind in the court went against the king, and Zhao Huan lost the game again at this juncture. Only by deposing Zhao Huan and replacing generals before the battle could he appease the officials.
Xiaoxia, who had been standing outside the door and watching, stumbled back to the next door.
"Your Highness, the prince has lost."
After learning the result, Zhu Lian couldn't help but silently close his eyes and sighed helplessly.
"Your Majesty has tried his best. The palace can still afford to lose a thousand taels of silver."
At this moment, Xiaoxia's voice came again.
"I'm afraid it's more than just..."
"Your Majesty wants to draw up a decree to depose the prince."