The Macedonian Empire had its advantages, primarily their army of two hundred thousand, while Lin Tian's forces numbered only one hundred and fifty thousand.
This numerical disparity always made the Macedonian Empire eager to engage.
It was precisely this eagerness that had led Lin Tian to deploy only one hundred and fifty thousand troops initially, rather than more.
Deploying too large an army could easily lead the enemy to despair, or conversely, to become more cautious.
By deploying only one hundred and fifty thousand troops, the enemy could still glimpse hope of victory.
And with a sliver of hope, they would be willing to take risks.
At this moment, the Macedonian Empire was indeed contemplating such a gamble.
Lin Tian was unaware of their decision to take such a risk.
However, his soldiers were already spread out, constantly vigilant against any surrounding threats.
Should any unexpected situation arise in their vicinity, they would receive immediate notification.
The Macedonian Empire, however, was oblivious to this.
Upon seeing Lin Tian's army continuously assaulting their cities, they could no longer hold back.
"No, we cannot let them continue attacking like this. If they keep it up, our morale will crumble!"
"Exactly! We cannot tolerate their arrogance any longer. It's time we acted for our nation!"
"I agree we should strike, and our attack must be swift and decisive, leaving the enemy no chance to escape. Only then can we truly resolve this predicament."
This was indeed a dire situation for the Macedonian Empire.
Because of this, they were all desperately seeking a solution.
And so, swiftly eliminating the Qin army became their primary objective.
Ultimately, their consensus was reached.
The army of two hundred thousand would swiftly surround Lin Tian's fifteen thousand troops and annihilate them.
Of course, this was the thinking of the Macedonian Empire's command.
Whether they could achieve this, they themselves did not know.
Yet, they proceeded nonetheless.
This led to Lin Tian soon receiving news: the Macedonian army of two hundred thousand was advancing to surround them.
Upon hearing this news, Lin Tian spoke:
"It seems the Macedonian Empire could not wait any longer!"
"However, it is only natural they would become impatient, as we are attacking their homeland!"
"Give the order. Command our soldiers to prepare for battle!"
"Yes!"
Hearing Lin Tian's words, his subordinates immediately knew what to do.
Every one of them was prepared to face the enemy at any moment.
Naturally, while making these preparations, they were also rapidly maneuvering, seeking a position advantageous for combat.
Their movement, however, was interpreted by the Macedonian Empire as an attempt to flee.
This spurred the Macedonian Empire into action.
"No, we cannot let them escape! We must pursue them!"
"Yes, this time, no matter what, we cannot let them get away. We must annihilate them!"
"Quickly, faster! Let's all move forward and charge them! They will have nowhere to run!"
As Lin Tian's army began to move, the Macedonian army moved even faster.
They even disregarded the exertion, rapidly closing in to surround Lin Tian's forces.
Half a day later, their armies met.
At this moment, the Macedonian army appeared somewhat weary from their march.
Yet, their morale was still incredibly high.
They believed themselves to be the pursuers, and Lin Tian's army, fearful of them, was in a desperate flight.
Therefore, they regarded Lin Tian and his men with a look of scrutinizing contempt.
"Run, why don't you keep running? Why have you stopped?"
These words left Lin Tian and his men utterly astonished.
They had never expected the Macedonian Empire to utter such a statement.
Then, they couldn't help but chuckle, as they clearly sensed the arrogance of the Macedonian Empire had swelled.
The best way to deal with such overconfidence was to knock them down a peg.
Thus, without hesitation, Lin Tian gave the order:
"Kill! Kill them!"
Upon Lin Tian's command, Wang Wu and the others immediately understood.
Without a moment's pause, they charged forward, following Lin Tian.
Lin Tian and his men's charge instilled a sense of fear in the Macedonian Empire. They had already heard of Lin Tian's prowess.
They knew the main general of Qin was exceptionally skilled, and ordinary soldiers could not withstand his charge.
Therefore, their fear was understandable.
But after their fear subsided, they became enraged.
After all, they were an army of two hundred thousand, a complete force not yet depleted by Qin's archers.
Their numbers far exceeded Lin Tian's army.
Furthermore, their fighting spirit was in no way inferior to that of Lin Tian's forces.
Under such circumstances, Lin Tian's army actively charging at them was a clear sign of disdain.
With this thought, the Macedonian Empire wasted no time and initiated their own charge.
"Charge! Kill them!"
"Annihilate them, and let them witness the might of the Macedonian warriors!"
"Charge!"
With these shouts, the soldiers of the Macedonian Empire also charged.
Their assault was without hesitation, filled with confidence, as if they truly believed they could destroy Lin Tian's fifteen thousand strong army.
This led to both Lin Tian's army and the Macedonian Empire's army engaging in a direct confrontation, eschewing any complex stratagems.
Lin Tian himself had not anticipated such a direct clash.
However, since it had begun, he would show no hesitation and began a furious onslaught.
Under his relentless assault, no soldier could withstand his charge.
As a result, Lin Tian led his army deep into the Macedonian Empire's ranks.
Like a sharp blade, they easily broke through the Macedonian formation and penetrated their core.
This deep penetration filled the Macedonian Empire with both shock and exhilaration.
"Hahaha! Their commander has actually penetrated our army!"
"Then this time, we will ensure he never returns, and let him truly understand the might of our Macedonian Empire!"
"Soldiers, charge! Surround and annihilate the enemy commander!"