Qi Yu and another student exchanged glances and agreed to Bai Yan’s plan. The three groups then made their respective preparations, lying in ambush right where they stood.
The sand table world was prone to sudden windstorms, and with its numerous dunes, the position Bai Yan chose—a low-lying area resembling a valley—was indeed well-suited for an ambush.
Leaving aside how Qi Yu and the other student arranged their troops, Bai Yan placed a mix of shield-bearers and pikemen in the vanguard, followed by infantry with swords, and finally, the archers. Under his direction, the ten students quickly formed their ranks. It required little effort; they simply had to issue commands to their controlled units, which was straightforward enough.
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