Chapter 224 Zhou Yu defeated (1) (TN: I can see the Ending.)

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“Mr. Zi Rou, where are we going now?” Although Deng Long’s navy were going upstream, they were elite navies. They moved quickly and proficiently as the soldiers peddled vigorously. They understood the hydrology of the river and knew when to accelerate or to change directions. In less than half a day, they would reach the waters of Jiangxia.

These were Liu Biao’s soldiers and the general in charge was one of Huang Zu’s subordinate, Deng Long. Although the navy belongs to him, he has to listen to Kuai Liang. This is because Kuai Liang’s rank and position is about the same compared to his lord.

Kuai Liang did not answer Deng Long’s question but asked back. “General Deng Long. Are you all already familiar with the ballista on the ship?”

“N?” Deng Long felt uncertain but he still replied. “Zi Rou, it is possible to fight now!” Deng Long was not boasting. The troops under his commands could also do it as the ballista was not difficult to use. All they need to do was aim. This is why Deng Long said that they could fight with it already. If something wrong were to happen, many people would die. Even then, Deng Long said that they were prepared with full confidence.

“Very good!” Kuai Liang asked Deng Long again. “General Deng Long. Do you want to obtain big merits in front of your Lord Huang Zu?”

“Big merits!?” Dong Lao was surprised for a moment. The Jiangxia army was currently being pressured by the Jiangdong Navy. Where was the merit!

“What do you think would happen if we manage to capture Jiangxia and chase away Zhou Yu! Do you think your Lord Huang Zu would value you? At that time, maybe you would even be promoted into a governor.” Kuai Liang continued to tempt Deng Long. He knew that Deng Long was serving under Huang Zu but he also knew that Deng Long has always wanted a higher post. He has ability, otherwise he would not be dispatched by Huang Zu in the first place. Before this, he was inferior to Su Fei and Huang Zhong. That is why he never had much troops to command. Now that Huang Zhong and Su Fei were gone, perhaps Deng Long would succeed. However, Jiangxia was occupied by the Jiangdong Army. Now that his Lord Huang Zu was unable to defend himself, nobody would be able to give him a promotion.

“Mr. Zi Rou, are you asking us to take these warships to do a decisive battle against Zhou Yu?” Deng Long was a bit afraid. However, Zhou Yu was the person who managed to suppress 70,000 soldiers with only 30,000 soldiers until a stalemate.

“Why? Is General Deng Long afraid?” Kuai Liang showed a trace of disdain which was about to become a ridiculing expression.

“It is not that I am afraid!” Deng Long said hastily. Which man was willing to admit that they are afraid or terrified? Before Deng Long could explain, Kuai Liang interrupted him.

“General Deng Long. The Lu Bu’s Army’s Gan Ning. Do you know him?” Kuai Liang asked as he walked to the front of the towered ship.

He looked at the vast Yangtze River. It was a wonderful place that should have belong to Jingzhou. Unfortunately, the river has changed owner.

“Gan Ning!” Deng Long knows this Gan Ning. Gan Ning was under the command of Su Fei as a Minister of War and did not get along well with Deng Long. Deng Long looks down on him because Gan Ning is a thief. However, he also had to admit Gan Ning’s ability as he had been defeated by Gan Ning before. Deng Long was very unhappy!

“Lu Bu’s Army’s Gan Ning, with only 7,000 weak soldiers, defeated 30,000 of the Jiangdong Navy unharmed!” Kuai Liang said. He noticed that Deng Long’s face has turned into disgust. Deng Long’s dissatisfaction told Kuai Liang that not only does Deng Long knew Gan Ning but has even crossed paths with him before. This was what Kuai Liang wanted.