Shang Chaozong noticed his reaction and knew he must have recalled that unforgettable incident that had left him crippled. He comforted him, "Uncle Meng is different from Hu Yan Wuhen. Back then, Uncle Meng did it to save His Majesty."
Meng Shanming shook his head. "One who excels at defense and can hold the line—that is an extraordinary skill in itself. Gao Pin is still capable."
Shang Chaozong said, "Didn't Uncle Meng say Gao Pin had merely learned Jin Jue's style of fighting?"
Meng Shanming said, "On the battlefield, no one can remain undefeated forever. New generations always replace the old, and the old will eventually wither away. Being good at learning is an ability worthy of respect. Not just anyone can use Jin Jue's methods well. Defense is actually very difficult to do well, more complicated than attack, requiring all manner of intricate preparations."
He raised a hand and pointed at the map. "Look at Gao Pin's defensive lines, Prince. He did not hesitate to abandon vast swaths of conquered land, occupying only the most advantageous terrain for defense. He has also arranged every line of defense as solid as a fortress, leaving Hu Yan Wuhen wandering outside them, unable to find a point to break through. That is an extraordinary ability."
"The fact that he was able to successfully adopt Jin Jue's style of fighting already proves Gao Pin's capabilities."
"No one on the battlefield is born invincible. Everyone suffers losses and is tempered little by little. Some abilities are forced out of a person; it is merely that some learn quickly, while others learn slowly. Gao Pin has steadied himself now. With Hu Yan Wuhen serving as his long-term sparring partner in real combat, he will benefit immensely, and his command abilities will advance by leaps and