Blossom In Adversity - Vol. 2

C226. Bring It On!

Chapter 226: Bring it on!

Hua Bailin nodded fiercely, his eyes filled with determination. "If I lose, I'll win it back next time!"

After losing, he would spend some time studying military strategy books, seeking a way to defeat Hua Zhi and reclaim his victory. Then, Hua Zhi would use a different formation to defeat him again, prompting him to study and find a solution to win once more. This was a constant cycle between the siblings, and they both enjoyed it immensely.

The weather was pleasant, with a gentle breeze and the warm glow of the setting sun. Hua Zhi decided to stay put, walking over to the sandbox and creating a miniature landscape with mountains, rivers, valleys, and plains.

Then, she nodded towards her brother, "Choose."

Without considering which side had a strategic advantage, Hua Bailin went straight to the left, which was closer to him, his body brimming with fighting spirit.

The siblings never needed a referee. Hua Zhi stood opposite him, and when Liu Xiang placed the red and blue flags representing both sides in their hands, she declared, "Let the battle begin!"

The Sixth Prince clenched and unclenched his fist. He looked at Brother Yanxi and saw the same seriousness in his eyes. Clearly, they were both thinking of the same thing. If this could be applied to the military, he couldn't imagine the benefits it would bring to the Great Daqing Dynasty!

He watched intently as the two moved back and forth, left and right, in an orderly and rhythmic pattern. He saw Hua Bailin press forward, pushing past the center line and into the enemy's territory. Just when everyone thought Hua Bailin was about to win, they realized that Hua Zhi's army had somehow infiltrated deep into enemy territory. Hua Bailin was unable to retreat in time. While he was still halfway there, the city had already changed hands and was being attacked from two sides, leaving him with no way out.

Hua Bailin was so stunned by his quick defeat that he was speechless.

"Your guard was down. When two countries go to war, the enemy's general will never be incompetent. Even the most foolish ruler would not simply hand over their country. Didn't you think it was strange that you were advancing so smoothly? Why didn't you consider that the enemy might be luring you into a trap or trying to isolate you and then eliminate you?"

Hua Bailin's head drooped in embarrassment, he was eager to win.

"Let's go again."

This time, Hua Bailin played more steadily, not as impatient as in the previous game. It was clear that he had calmed down a bit, but he only lasted a little longer than the previous round.

"I'll be waiting for you to break through in three days."

"Yes, eldest sister." Hua Bailin's eyes didn't leave the sand table. He was thinking about the eldest sister's move and couldn't understand why she had made that move.

"Ah Jian."

Sixth Prince hurriedly looked up, and Hua Zhi pretended not to see the shock in his eyes. "Are you interested?"

Sixth Prince nodded without hesitation.

Hua Zhi smiled, "It's still early. You two can analyze the game here. Bai Lin, teach him the rules, and Sui'an, if you're interested, you can join in too."

Yang Sui'an looked deeply at his seemingly all-capable cousin. He couldn't believe that his cousin, with her intelligence, would not understand the usefulness of this thing. Yet she casually told them how to use it, openly and without reservation, she needed to have a lot of confidence to be so open.