Some things truly were like mountains apart across different trades. Niu Youdao simply could not understand where the trap lay, so he asked again, "Please explain in detail, Marshal Meng."
Meng Shanming nodded. "The Jin Kingdom's posture of massive attack from Qi Kingdom's western front abruptly halted, exposing Gao Pin's intentions. Combined with Gao Pin's current deployment, it is no longer hard to guess what he wants. Looking back at the pattern of exchanges between Gao Pin and Hu Yan Wuhen, one can reverse-engineer Gao Pin's strategy!"
"Qi Kingdom's terrain is flat, suited to cavalry warfare. Tactically, the Qi Army holds the advantage while the Jin Army is at a disadvantage. And their opponent is Hu Yan Wuhen. In a direct clash... Gao Pin had repeatedly lost to Hu Yan Wuhen before, and was deeply wary of him. Hu Yan Wuhen's defeat last time showed that Gao Pin's style of warfare had changed drastically. It could also be said that, after the pain came reflection, and reflection brought change."
"Now look again at Gao Pin's battlefield arrangements. He has no intention of a decisive battle at all. He is still using a strategy of holding position and waiting for change."
"Qi Kingdom's terrain offers almost no natural strongholds to defend. Once a strategy of holding position and waiting for change enters Qi territory, it is difficult for it to work. Hu Yan Wuhen could easily break through it."
"With that, Gao Pin's purpose becomes clear. His earlier posture of massive attack from Qi Kingdom's western front was merely to force Hu Yan Wuhen to withdraw, because he did not wish to share the 'granary' with Qi Kingdom."
"Once the Qi Army withdrew, Gao Pin had achieved his aim. He fully occupied Wei Kingdom's territory, reinforced its original border fortifications, and