"Gather! The entire army contracts! Front ranks, men side by side, horses side by side, all shields at the front. Only leave room for archers and crossbowmen to maneuver."
Bai Qi said confidently.
Yang Paifeng didn't hesitate and immediately relayed the order.
Instantly, the formation tightened dramatically, covering only one-tenth of its previous area.
"Hmm?"
"What are they doing?"
The Xiongnu generals were all puzzled.
"Just playing tricks," a Xiongnu general sneered.
The First Khan, however, frowned deeply. Having studied Sun Tzu's Art of War, he felt something was amiss.
Many of Yang Paifeng's commanders were also confused.
Bai Qi explained, "This has two advantages."
"First, it reduces the number of enemies in direct contact,"
"For example, if you want to cross a bridge, a
