A Military Strategy Set, a Casual Move from Twenty-Five Years Ago

Option 6. The army at Yuanchong City held its position, while the army at Banquet City retreated to defend Xu Province and Bo Province, built fortifications, and organized farming.

Option 7. Instead, the army at Banquet City held its position.

The only difference between the two options was which city's army stayed put.

Judging by the final hints, option 6 would lead to a disadvantage and heavy casualties.

The hint for option 7 said it would affect the balance of power across the realm, but gave no indication whether that was good or bad.

Looking at the options together, only option 7 came without a warning of disadvantage or heavy casualties.

It seemed North Wind had been waiting a long time for Yan Kingdom to march north.

Yu Ke scratched his head.

This simulation had reached its late stages. At every turn, there was a decisive battle involving hundreds of thousands of troops, with the "unification of the realm" at stake.

He even suspected that ten years into this simulation, Lu Chen's life might come to an end.

He could not afford a single mistake with this choice.

There was little point agonizing over it. The hints left only one viable option.

Yu Ke hesitated no longer and chose option 7. The army at Banquet City held its position, while the army at Yuanchong City retreated to defend Xu Province and Bo Province, built fortifications, reclaimed wasteland, and organized farming. (Hint: This may affect the balance of power across the realm.)

With your choice made, the simulation continued.

[You fixed your gaze on Xie Ling and said gravely, "Write this down. Here are my orders."]

[The moment you spoke, an air of solemn anticipation settled over the tent.]

[Xie Ling's expression sharpened, and he gave you his full attention. The