Chapter 46

After taking over the command, Huang Feihu felt a deep sense of mission. He knew very well that the significance of this expedition went far beyond a simple victory or defeat; it concerned the dignity and future of the Great Shang Dynasty. Therefore, he studied the enemy's situation day and night, analyzed the terrain, and actively searched for opportunities for battle. He understood that to achieve victory, he must fully grasp the strengths and weaknesses of the enemy forces, pinpoint their flaws, and then crush them in a single stroke. Consequently, he stepped up reconnaissance efforts against Yuan Futong and his anti-Shang coalition, dispatching elite scouts deep behind enemy lines to gather intelligence. At the same time, Huang Feihu focused on boosting the combat effectiveness of his own troops. He personally supervised their training to ensure that every soldier mastered combat skills and could unleash their maximum potential on the battlefield. He also tightened military discipline to ensure that orders were transmitted smoothly and executed strictly by the ranks.