Outside Sanshan Pass, after E Chongyu's army had stationed itself there, he likewise sent his only son to lead a hundred thousand troops as the vanguard, provoking the soldiers stationed at Sanshan Pass.
His only son, E Shun, had mediocre talent, unlike Jiang Wenhuan, one of the Eastern Marquis's sons, whose talent was exceptional.
But mediocrity had its advantages too. E Shun acted steadily and cautiously.
After leading the Vanguard Army to Sanshan Pass, he immediately arranged them into a Military Formation. The troops waited in neat order for someone from within Sanshan Pass to come out and fight.
Huang Feihu looked at the orderly Southern Barbarian Vanguard below. His brows furrowed slightly as he glanced at Deng Jiugong and the others beside him.
"Although they're somewhat conventional, their ranks are orderly, and the power of their Military Formation is stirring beneath the surface."
"It'll be difficult to rely on elite troops for a surprise attack. We can only meet them head-on!"
Deng Jiugong, Chao Tian, Chao Lei, and several other veteran generals all nodded.
Huang Feihu continued his assessment. "Their ranks are orderly and mutually coordinated. The power of their Military Formation is held in reserve. They advance steadily, not seeking a quick victory, but only to avoid defeat."
"This method of fighting a dull battle is exceptionally effective under our current circumstances, with such a vast disparity in numbers between the enemy and us."
"I wonder whether E Shun is cautious by nature or merely wise in a foolish-looking way."
"Although the troops we brought are all elite, we have far fewer men than the Southern Barbarian Vassal Lords."
"This method of building a solid camp and fighting a dull battle, devouring us step by step, is highly disadvantageous to us!"
All the generals around them nodded. Even