Some ransom

[Prince Cobra]

Speaking of capturing the enemy's generals (preferably kings), is there any sure way to do it. Sometimes, when you encircle him he gets captured, other times he gets killed. How can you ensure the capture hoping for ransom?

Weak units such as the plain spearmen and other relatively weak units do a good job. The chance to capture the enemy general is far higher. If you manage to provoke a mass route of the army by crushing the wings and encircling many units you also get a good chance to bring the enemy general in chains.

P.S. Avoid situations, which make the enemy harder to break (no retreat possible, for example)