The Mandarin Duck Formation was invented by Tang Shunzhi, a military strategist of the Ming Dynasty, and was designed to fight against the Japanese pirates.
The entire formation needed between eleven to twenty people to be able to set up the formation, and what Duan Peng chose was the arrangement of twelve people.
The first row had two shield soldiers, the second row had the captain in the middle, the two sides had wolf soldiers with the longest weapons, the third row had six spear soldiers, and the last firearm soldiers had been changed to archers by Duan Peng.
Even though he did not know the other party's strength, Duan Peng did not dare to underestimate some of the generals 'disciples either. Unreasonable arrogance had a price to pay. Duan Peng was not that brainless.
Therefore, he chose the most stable formation, the mandarin duck formation. In a battle with fewer people, this mandarin duck formation could be said to be the most perfect.
This formation was easy to move, had both length and length, and was both offensive and defensive. Its characteristics were unique in ancient times, where formations were required to be used in one way. Especially when it was used to resist foreign enemies of unknown depth, its advantages were very obvious.
The twelve delinquents all had their respective positions, but Duan Peng did not join this array formation. Of course, it was not that he was afraid or did not dare. If he really only had this bit of courage, Duan Peng would not dare to challenge Zhangsun Chong either, much less have this arranged battle.
Sure enough, when Duan Peng appeared again, there were three flags of different colors in his hands. Although Xu Guang and the others didn't know what they were used for, they instinctively felt that it wasn't simple.
"I've already told you how to set up the Mandarin Duck Formation, but you won't be able to understand the mysteries of the formation in such a short time.”Duan Peng waved the small flag in his hand and said with a smile,""Then only by relying on these three flags to command you can we use this mandarin duck formation to our greatest advantage.”
Duan Peng looked at Xu Guang and the other twelve people's curious gazes and no longer kept them in suspense, starting to narrate the meaning of the three military flags.
"The red flag is for attack, the black flag is for retreat, and the blue flag is for change.”Duan Peng displayed the military flags one by one, then said seriously,""There's no need to explain the meaning of the red and black flags. As for the change in the blue flag, I'll tell you now. There are still four more days before the competition. I've mentioned too many changes and you won't be able to remember them.”
As Duan Peng spoke, he picked up some tree branches and stones on the ground, then arranged them into a mandarin duck formation, and then began to explain the trick to changing the formation.
"When I wave the blue flag, the two shield soldiers will retreat and protect the archers.”Duan Peng explained while moving the tree branches and rocks,""Then, from the Wolf Soldiers on both sides, assign two spearmen to protect each side. The remaining two spearmen will protect the captain and maintain the distance between the formation and the rhythm of the battle.”
Duan Peng's words were simple and easy to understand. Moreover, there were tree branches and stones to demonstrate. How could they not understand? They nodded one after another, and then began to practice according to Duan Peng's instructions.
At the beginning, the formation was a little loose, but they quickly entered the state. Although there was still a distance from what Duan Peng required, there was already a great improvement.
At noon, Duan Peng asked for a lot of meat and flatbread, letting Xu Guang and the others eat until their bellies were full. Then, they rested for a while and went down to continue training.
After three days, the mandarin duck formation had already taken shape. Whether it was the attack or retreat of the mandarin duck formation, the formation was orderly. As the captain, Xu Guang was mainly responsible for paying attention to the changes in the military flag and commanding and controlling the formation changes and rhythm of the mandarin duck formation on the spot.
Duan Peng nodded. With such quality, even if he wasn't invincible in the hall under the same number of people, he was also absolutely an existence that was hard to find an opponent. It was more than enough to deal with that group of profligate sons.
Finally, on the tenth day, a group of soldiers entered Duan Peng's house early in the morning. It was Cheng Chumo who was afraid that Duan Peng would escape, so he ordered people to bring them to the competition venue.
Duan Peng sneered. He was really looked down upon by this group of second generation heirs. Today, he was going to thoroughly slap their faces and make them no longer have the capital to be arrogant in front of him.
"Gather up and set off!" Duan Peng shouted loudly, his eyes filled with battle intent.
"Understood!" Xu Guang and the others responded with a resounding voice. They all picked up their weapons and lined up, waiting for Duan Peng to come out before heading to the place of the battle together.
The soldiers and horses who were ordered to call Duan Peng and the rest were all dumbfounded. Were these really a bunch of uneducated and incompetent bad people who just ate and waited for death?
Even the men in the proper military camp might not be much stronger than these people. They almost thought that they had entered the camp of some great general.
The location of the battle was chosen in a small drill ground of the Left Guards Barracks outside Chang 'an City. Xu Guang and the others were shocked. They did not expect to come to the military camp. After all, they were just bad people before, so they were still a little afraid. However, when they saw Duan Peng's calm appearance, they suddenly became nervous.
There was a saying that when a soldier cowered, the general would cower. Duan Peng, this leader, was not afraid, and the subordinates also had a backbone.
Along with Duan Peng bringing his own people into the drill ground, those silkpants who had long been waiting here could not help but laugh out. This strange weapon and strange formation really made people unable to hold back their laughter.
"Haha, Duan Peng, are you flying in this formation?”Zhangsun Zhong, clad in armor, sneered and said,""With such a loose formation, we can take care of you in one charge!”
"Go back and tell your father to change your name.”Duan Peng smiled disdainfully and said,""Don't call him Zhangsun Chong. Just call him Zhangsun Boaster. Anyway, you like to brag, so it suits you.”
"You!" Zhangsun Chong could not help but laugh when he heard the people around him. He said angrily,"Keep being stubborn. After you lose, I'll teach you a lesson!”
"If you can do it, then go. If you can't, then don't beep. It's so f * cking annoying.”Duan Peng turned around and said to Xu Guang and the others,""Platoon, we still have to go home for dinner after we finish dealing with them!”
"Yes, sir!" Xu Guang and the other 12 people agreed loudly, their voices shaking the heavens. Zhangsun Chong and the other silkpants were really shocked.
But what followed was anger, because Duan Peng's words didn't look down on them at all. How could they, who cared the most about face, not be angry?
The two sides lined up in battle formations. It was just a simple charge. Duan Peng's military flag only used a single red color, and Zhangsun Chong and this group of silkpants all fell to the ground, unable to get up.
"You guys are so weak." Duan Peng said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:121920185:50PM
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