Dugu Xian spoke even more cautiously in front of the Dragon King. After a long silence, he said, "I can't give you a definite answer yet. The history of wars between the Central Plains and the Northern Court goes back a thousand years. Both sides have weathered many dynastic changes, with victory going back and forth between them. It's extremely difficult to predict the outcome of any one war. I don't know what the old woman is basing her claim on, but I can't see a way for either side to guarantee victory."
"Tell me the strengths and weaknesses of the Northern Court and the Central Plains. Perhaps we can find some clues." Gu Shenwei had great faith in the one-armed general's judgment, so as soon as his conversation with Tu Pianpian ended, he came to ask for his opinion.
Dugu Xian had previously given the Dragon King a brief introduction to the traits of the various armies, but he still thought for a while before answering. "I believe the people of the Northern Court have three strengths. First, they're flexible. They can gather or scatter at will. I value their ability to retreat most of all. You can never tell when a group of Northern Court cavalry fleeing in defeat will turn around and fight again. They rarely break and run without a thought for anything else."
"Second, their archery. Every country has expert marksmen, and some Central Plains archers are even more famous. But when it comes to an army of archers, no country can match the Northern Court. For most men of the grasslands, shooting a bow and riding a horse are as natural as eating and drinking. They're born with those skills, and must master them as soon as they learn to walk."
"Third, their tactics.