As a general who had commanded large armies and understood the cruelty of the battlefield, Gu Fang immediately grasped the more critical value: "Xiaoyi just mentioned that through these systematic training, we can cultivate soldiers who obey orders promptly?" His tone unconsciously took on an eagerness. He knew all too well how rare it was to have a disciplined army that moved as one. Often, a clash between two armies was more like a melee; it wasn't that the commanders lacked knowledge of military tactics, but that orders were difficult to effectively convey to every soldier, let alone allow thousands to accurately execute complex tactical changes.
"Yes," Lin Yi elaborated further. "Repeated, standardized training that emphasizes absolute obedience to commands will gradually shape soldiers' conditioned reflexes and muscle memory. Their bodies will habitually execute those repeatedly reinforced actions and commands before their brains even think. Of course, this requires a clear, precise, and hierarchical command system, along with a great deal of repetitive practice. When obedience and execution become an ingrained habit, the overall combat coordination and tactical execution of the entire army will be completely different."
She paused and added, "However, this also places extremely high demands on the commander. The commander must have exceptional tactical vision, a clear mind, and decisive judgment, because soldiers will focus less on 'why' and more on 'how.' If the commander makes a wrong decision, it could lead the entire force into danger and cause unnecessary sacrifices. So, it's a double-edged sword: powerful execution must be paired with excellent command."
A Fu, who had almost blind faith in Gu Fang, immediately straightened his back and said without hesitation, "If the General is commanding, there will be no mistakes!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi frowned slightly. She turned to look at Gu Fang beside her, her tone carrying obvious worry: "Wouldn't that put too much pressure on the General? It seems like everyone places their hopes and burdens on him alone—he can't fail, can't make mistakes. What if—just hypothetically—the results aren't as expected, would he be condemned and cursed by thousands?"
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