The army retreated in defeat.
Even an outstanding commander would not panic while withdrawing.
Nor would he give the enemy an opening.
The Old Carlo Family had been waging war since the founding of the Beastmen Kingdom.
The family had produced one renowned general after another.
They had faced even the most difficult wars.
During a retreat.
When Old Carlo heard that they were surrounded ahead and pursued from behind.
He did not panic in the slightest.
Instead, he said to the nobles beside him,
"My ancestor once said this."
"In most wars, a commander divides his forces into three echelons."
"The first echelon is the elite, the chosen vanguard, and has the strongest combat power."
"The second echelon is the central army, with somewhat weaker combat power."
"The third echelon is the rear army, the auxiliaries, and has the weakest combat power."
"When fighting the enemy, the first echelon is often used to attack the enemy's second echelon."
"The second echelon is used to attack the enemy's third echelon."
"The third echelon is sacrificed to hold back the enemy's first echelon."
"On the battlefield, only by using strength to crush weakness can one remain undefeated!"
After a pause.
Old Carlo looked at the Marching Map before him.
"Pass on my orders!"
"Have the rear camp set up where it is and intercept the pursuing Heavy Cavalry!"
"Tell them that no matter the cost, every fallen soldier will enter the Hall of Heroes."
"Give the nobles the order to assemble a Magic Crystal Warrior cavalry regiment of 3,000 men."
"All of them must be at least mid-tier!"
"Bring them to my side and put them under my command."
"Pass on my orders!"
"Have the vanguard cavalry stop attacking."
"Withdraw to both sides of the central army."
"Central army, advance!!!"
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