Siheyuan: Full of Love

Zhang Dazhuang didn't know that Jia Dongxu was thinking about having to do a favor after being scolded.

Now that it was almost time to get off work, his colleagues were being naughty and pestering him to tell them what they thought about the fight between the two of them.

Zhang Dazhuang said helplessly: "My fellow elder brothers, you are all retired from the battlefield and have rich combat experience. I am just a fledgling soldier."

"Isn't it a bit hasty for you to ask me to talk about my combat experience and ideas?"

"Da Zhuang, just speak when I ask you to. Don't be so nagging."

"That's Da Zhuang. We are us, and you are you. We should learn from each other's experience."

"In the army, everyone who goes to the frontline has to talk about it when they come back, especially the new recruits. This is called deepening the impression of the battle."

"That makes sense, Da Zhuang, just speak up. No matter if you're right or wrong, it's just an exchange." Even Wang Ershuang advised.

Zhang Dazhuang said: "Okay, then I'll talk about it. Don't criticize me if I'm right or wrong!"

"Hey, come on, tell me!"

"Don't worry, we won't curse at you~"

"Damn it, you don't even believe what you said, right?"

"Be quiet and listen to Da Zhuang."

. . .

Zhang Dazhuang thought about the scene that night, pondered for a moment, and said, "I have never participated in a battle. That was my first time. Let me tell you about my feelings that day."

"Generally speaking, the battle is divided into several steps."

"The first is to anticipate the enemy's moves, which means I know what you are doing, but you don't know what I am doing."

Wang Ershuang nodded affirmatively. That’s what they did that day. Zhang Dazhuang watched every move of the enemy.

On the other hand, the enemy is unaware of the situation on their side.

"If you can accomplish the first step, the rest will be much easier, just like having a half-God's perspective." Zhang Dazhuang continued.

"Eh? Da Zhuang, what is the God's perspective?"

"To put it simply, the perspective of looking down from above is called the God's perspective."

"Or it could be said that the two of us are playing chess, but there is a black curtain between us, and neither of us knows how the other party is deploying his troops."

"But you who are watching the battle know that your perspective is called the God's perspective."

"Oh, I see!"

"Isn't this just like cheating?"

"Yes, Da Zhuang, you are cheating!"

Zhang Dazhuang smiled and said, "Do you want to cheat on the battlefield?"

"Nonsense, of course I thought about it! It's a battle of life and death." Wang Ershuang said.

"Yes, cheating is shameful anywhere, but the only thing that is not shameful is cheating on the battlefield. You don't have to worry about what I do, as long as I win and survive."

"Ahem~ That's off topic. Let's continue. Once you anticipate the enemy's movements first, you will have the priority to choose."

"You can choose the conditions that are most advantageous to you based on the situation on the battlefield."

"You can either kill the opponent or capture him alive. It depends on which option has a higher success rate and is more beneficial to you."

"What if the enemy anticipates our move first?"

The sudden words made everyone silent for a moment, and they all looked at Zhang Dazhuang intently, listening to what he had to say.

Zhang Dazhuang spread his hands, "If someone predicts the enemy's moves first, then we can only rely on luck."

"If you're lucky, God will bless you and you can get back half your life. If you're unlucky, you'll be a hero again in 18 years!"

"Haha~"

. . .

The crowd roared with laughter.

"Then is there no way to deal with it?" Wang Ershuang asked.

Zhang Dazhuang shook his head. "Anyway, I don't know. I don't think so. Unless the two sides have a big difference in strength, a child can't beat an adult no matter how well he predicts the enemy's moves."

"If this is not the case, there is basically no way to turn the tables. Besides, if there is a way to deal with it, is it still called anticipating the enemy's moves?"

"Da Zhuang, don't do these things that are confusing to us. Do something practical."

"Yes, I still like the feeling of fistfighting!"

"How much more fun is it to fight with real swords and guns?"

Zhang Dazhuang said, "Then let me continue. I think that in a fight between two people with the same fighting power, there is no such thing as preemptive strike. There are only two outcomes."

"Which two?"

"A sneak attack, and being the first to arrive after starting later!"

"How to say?"

"Killing him when he's not paying attention before he makes a move is called a sneak attack. If two people are facing each other, the one who strikes last has the advantage, which is called a late comer."

"That's what I think anyway."

Everyone fell silent again, and realized the feasibility of Zhang Dazhuang's words.

"Da Zhuang, that's not right. The close combat you mentioned is fine, but if it's a gunfight, the one who shoots first will definitely have the advantage!"

"The first one to strike is the king!"

"That's right, Da Zhuang. What you said is only suitable for close combat."

Zhang Dazhuang said confidently: "I don't know how to use a gun!"

"Haha~ You're pretty tough!"

"Hahaha~ you kid..."

"Whatever this kid says makes sense, haha~~"

"Haha, then tell me briefly about the gunfight."

"Gunfights can also be divided into close range and long range." Zhang Dazhuang thought about it seriously.

"How do you say it at close range, and how do you say it at long range?"

"In a close-range gunfight, whoever shoots first will definitely have the advantage, but there is a prerequisite."

"What are the prerequisites?"

"If the strength of two people is not equal, the one who shoots first has the advantage. If the strength of two people is equal, there is no question of who shoots first, and it all depends on luck."

"If two people are equally strong and one of them shoots first, that's called anticipating the enemy's moves, or a sneak attack! It's back to the steps I just mentioned."

Zhang Dazhuang thought, I can't fool you. I let you guys go after work and you won't let me leave. Humph! I can also use sophistry.

After listening to Zhang Dazhuang's words, everyone was thoughtful.

At this time, someone interrupted and said, "What if it's a long-range gunfight?"

Zhang Dazhuang shook his head: "I really haven't thought about long-range gunfights. After all, I have never experienced that kind of battle."

"But, if it's a long-distance shot, for example, a sniper can kill you from a distance when you're not paying attention, right?"

"If two snipers of equal strength are facing each other, will the one who shoots first still have an advantage?"

"That makes sense!" Wang Ershuang patted Zhang Dazhuang on the shoulder, "You are really impressive, kid!"

Others also echoed and expressed their approval of Zhang Dazhuang's views.

Zhang Dazhuang scratched his head a little embarrassedly, and said with a smile: "I just expressed my thoughts. I still need the guidance of the veterans!"

"It's understandable that a new soldier who has just been to the battlefield would have such opinions."

"Captain Liu, you didn't leave?"

Liu Jingang came out from behind the crowd.

Pointing at Zhang Dazhuang, he said with a smile: "Boy, you are good at sophistry, but it does make some sense."

"I asked them to ask you to see if you have a talent for fighting. I didn't expect you to be so dishonest and refuse to tell the truth, and even resort to sophistry."

This Liu Jingang is really a capable man.

Zhang Dazhuang quickly said in a serious tone: "Captain, one force can defeat ten skills!"

Liu Jingang laughed and said, "That's almost it."

"The superiors want to organize a celebration party for you. It's scheduled for this weekend. Don't disappear like you did that morning."

"Hey~ Captain, is it okay if we don't go?" Zhang Dazhuang asked weakly.

"No organization and no discipline! Don't break their legs!" Liu Jingang scolded.

"Well, you're the captain, you have the final say!"