The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 403 Wheat Harvest(1)_1

Chapter 403: Chapter 403 Wheat Harvest(1)_1

Nickel and Chromium are quite rare metals in nature. Concerned that Chu Suifeng and the others would not recognize them, Lin Ziyin carefully described the properties, appearance, and natural environment of the two metals.

Chu Suifeng, Si Jinhan, and Luo Yan listened attentively. In order to remember more firmly, the three of them took notes as Lin Ziyin spoke.

"With the weapons in hand, how do you plan to break the Fire Bull Formation?" Si Jinhan asked with a trace of respect.

"In the Fire Bull Formation, you must first stop the advance of the bulls, then only you can stop the advance of the men," Lin Ziyin replied, then started sketching on a piece of paper. "When a bull starts running, it moves very fast. Relying on human strength to block it is pointless. To completely stop a bull from causing harm, you must first break its hooves."

The principles she mentioned were known to everyone present. There was no surprise on their faces when Lin Ziyin gave her answer. However, when they saw the unique weapon Lin Ziyin had drawn, they all stood up in surprise.

This weapon, similar to a long axe, was something they had never seen before.

"It is summer now, and there is still some time before winter," Lin Ziyin analyzed. "We can use this time to train some soldiers to lead the charge. I believe there is still enough time."

The long axe was a revised version, effective for both attack and defence.

Luo Yan and Si Jinhan, who had battlefield experience, didn’t dare to underestimate Lin Ziyin after seeing the weapon drawings.

"Regardless of the formation method, the real power lies in the people. The Tatars have strong soldiers and sturdy horses. Compared to them, our soldiers and horses are at a disadvantage," Lin Ziyin spoke thoughtlessly, not caring about the others’ reactions.

Chu Suifeng kept smiling as he watched the young woman. For him, the stronger Lin Ziyin was, the happier he was. After all, he was the one who had chosen Lin Ziyin.

"Situations on the battlefield are ever-changing. Carelessness can lead to unpredictable consequences. Instead of letting the chief commander tightly control all the soldiers, it’s better to let the units act independently. Of course, the leading role of the commander must not be overlooked," Lin Ziyin, still heedless of their expressions, started explaining her approach of dividing to conquer.

The so-called dividing to conquer means forming each unit into a small entity. In this entity, the weapons used by the soldiers would vary, including long spears, long knives, simple knives, knife formations, long hook spears, and the long axe. This is the loose formation historically advocated by Yue Fei, also known as the Seven Star Formation.

The Jurchen cavalry in the North Song Dynasty and the Tatar cavalry in the North Country have similarities, both are good at horsemanship and have formidable forces. Therefore, to win against mighty opponents, we must have surprise strategies to counter them.

"One kind of formation is definitely not enough. We must also adjust the formation according to the battlefield situation," Lin Ziyin continued confidently, as though a different spirit had taken over her.

The more Si Jinhan and the others listened, the more astonished they became. The thirty-six strategies Lin Ziyin had spoken about were enough to astound them. Today’s battle formations opened their eyes even wider. Chu Suifeng, Si Jinhan, and Luo Yan were experts in leading an army, but what Lin Ziyin discussed today was a unique theory that they had never heard before. The three were entranced.

"The specific execution will still depend on the commander’s leadership and response to the battlefield. Of course, these are just a few little ideas from me. I can only provide Prince with a few references. How exactly to proceed, I think the Prince already has his strategies," Lin Ziyin modestly stated in the end, conceding back into her persona of a humble female farmer.

Chu Suifeng watched her with a smile, having a general idea of what she was thinking. As he gradually discovered more, Lin Ziyin continued to astound him. Chu Suifeng realized he had unearthed a gem. There was no better choice than Lin Ziyin for Prince’s wife.