Chapter 2595
Rich Experience
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As the sun slowly set and dusk began to fall, the people of the Roman Empire, who had long been prepared, began to sharpen their swords, preparing for what they believed to be a decisive battle.
However, the situation in the military camps of Parthia and the Han Empire was completely different.
Even Vologases V was prepared for the possible war.
The arrival of the Roman Empire does not mean mercy!
There was enough time for them to make adequate preparations in the barracks to deal with any possible sneak attacks, at least in theory.
The Han Empire's military camp was completely different. Compared to the numerous traps set up around the walls, Sima Yi, who had been tricked many times and had rich experience, had already understood one thing.
Setting up camp in a military camp and then laying traps around the walls is just asking for trouble.
After all, facing a small-scale sneak attack, as long as the enemy is not stupid, they will definitely not attack from the wall, because doing so will defeat the purpose of the attack.
However, facing a large-scale attack, or even a sudden assault turning into a decisive battle, the defensive power provided by the traps can only be regarded as comforting.
So to be simple and rough, you just need to set up traps around the main gate of the military camp, and then set the wall into a "卜" shape, with the angle as vertical as possible, and then the outer camp wall of the camp will be completed.
In this way, facing possible small-scale attacks, the unconventional main entrance traps and tunnels are enough to make others scalp tingle.
As for the assault and the decisive battle, that doesn't matter at all.
Because of the large-scale attack, it is impossible to hide one's actions.
If there really was someone leading an army of nearly 100,000 who could approach the military camp quietly and launch a direct attack, Sima Yi estimated that it would not be unfair for him to lose to such an opponent.
On the other hand, since the enemy army can be discovered for sure before a large-scale decisive battle, the "卜"-shaped wall will have an incomparable advantage.
When necessary, the supporting points of the wall can be lifted directly and the wall can be directly knocked down, and it will instantly become an open military road.
The troops staying in the barracks can be deployed from any direction and any position.
Whether it is providing support, engaging in combat, breaking through, or even outflanking the enemy, it is very convenient.
Of course, a normal commander of a large army would definitely not want this kind of thing to happen.
By doing this, all the soldiers from top to bottom will know that there are many paths, and they will unconsciously magnify the will of the generals and increase their authority.
At a critical moment, the commander of an army can make any decision he wants.
This kind of arrangement will reduce the commander's power, and any normal commander will not do this.
But Sima Yi was very clear about what kind of people these people under his command were.
Instead of forcing this group of people to obey your orders, it is better to arrange the corresponding areas from the beginning.
When a crisis really occurs, everyone has their own judgment and decision and will not be disturbed by others.
Under this model, individual initiative can be fully exerted, but as a price, those with weak personal abilities can easily become weaknesses in the army.
But Sima Yi didn't care. Since no one would listen to him anyway, he might as well let them suffer a little more, and then they would naturally know who to listen to. If it weren't for the restrictions of his identity and position, Sima Yi would not have made such a compromise.
It’s not because of his lack of ability, but the first impression brought by his identity and status that makes it impossible for him to establish absolute authority.
Apart from anything else, most people would have no objection to bringing Zhao Yun to this place, even if Zhao Yun did not bring his own elite troops...
This obvious gap is one of the reasons why Sima Yi arranged the military camp in this way.
As for another factor, it comes from the proportion of military branches.
In a situation where the cavalry are in the majority, confining them to a smaller area with only a few passages for entry and exit, wouldn't that be restricting one's own actions?
Instead of feeling frustrated because you are unable to exert your own fighting ability and are defeated by others, it is better to open your heart and strike back with force.
Moreover, under this model, there is no competition for who is the main force and who is the pioneer.
When you meet an opponent, whoever runs faster is the pioneer!
It can be said that the officers and soldiers on all sides did not think there was anything wrong with this arrangement, which seemed irresponsible to most people.
The few infantry units, such as the archers of Jiangdong and the elite soldiers of Danyang, Xu Huang's Zhonglei Camp, and the infantry battalion under Wei Yan, are the only infantry units left.
Because of the special nature of this type of troops, Sima Yi placed these soldiers in the rear.
The main reason is that they are afraid that something unexpected will happen and these soldiers will run too slowly.
As for the other legions, except for the Xiliang Iron Cavalry, which still needs to worry about the movement speed, the other legions cannot be slower than the Roman Infantry Legion, except for the Fourteen Eagle Flags.
However, the arrangements between the two sides were different. After Palmiro led his Skylark Legion closer to the military camp, he directly confirmed the differences between the two sides.
Looking at the Parthian military camp that could not be more familiar, Palmiro showed a trace of disdain on his face.
The Parthian military camp was indeed stable, and even very complete, but so what?
Facing the Skylark Legion, this perfect military camp built on stability is nothing but a trick to deceive oneself.
As for the military camp of the Han Empire, Palmiro had no interest in understanding it in depth. He simply sent a thousand soldiers to block the gate of the Han Empire, and then led the rest of the army in two groups and rushed directly to the Parthian military camp.
The Parthians were divided into two camps, forming a pincer attack. The mutual watchfulness between them was sometimes not only an advantage, but also a heavy price.
Playing with light, distorting light, twisting the environment he was in into the shape he wanted, and approaching the enemy camp unscrupulously, not afraid of being exposed at all.
Compared to the personal stealth and invisibility of those assassins, the Fifth Eagle Flag would be more terrifying.
Even with daggers in hand, they are the most deadly assassin corps on the battlefield.
For assassins, darkness is the best protection, and the same is true for the Fifth Eagle Flag that can play with light.
"A mere patrol soldier? Can he stop us?" Palmiro retracted the dagger he had thrown, looked at the Parthian sentry who died with his eyes open, walked past him with disdain, and set his sights deeper into the Parthian camp.
That's where the target he wanted to kill the most was, but he had to wait a little longer...
(End of this chapter)