Chapter 53 - Liu Mang Become Bait (once again) (1/2)
Chapter 53 - Liu Mang Become Bait (once again)
Translated by Bloodfalcon, Edited by TearsOfLoki
Below Mt. Bagong, inside Urban Army’s camp, There is a general who was wearing Aries cloth and riding a warhorse whispering something in his mouth, and if one were to approach him, one could hear his mutterings. “Chen Old Man, f.u.c.king old b.a.s.t.a.r.d with no a.s.shole, this young master of yours will remember this day, the day that I became d.a.m.ned bait again!”
TL: As requested by eytr, I change Bagongshan to Mt. Bagong
This general was Lu Bu’s son-in-law Liu Mang. He was cursing Chen Gong along with the decision that was made during last night’s war council.
Due to what Zang Ba said about Mt. Bagong’s secret entrance, Lu Bu’s mood was much lighter now. So he called his senior officers and Liu Mang. Although Liu Mang’s division was just the small Urban Army, he was also commanding a battalion consisting of 1,000 soldiers, so he was required also to enter the war council.
”Milord, let my Formation Breaker division storm them tomorrow!” Said Gao Shun with enthusiasm. He knew that Lu Bu was angry due to the insults hurled by Chen Lan and Lei Bo just this afternoon.
“Formation Breaker had tried to storm them already. Milord, tomorrow let my Bing Province Heavy Cavalry to storm!” Even though Zhang Liao knew that this fight will be very hard to be win but he also knew that the original Formation Breaker had been crippled and the original member only consists less than 200 people. If any damage was to be taken again, Gao Shun will weep bitterly.
Therefore, Zhang Liao offered himself out of concern of his old buddy.
“Wow, both of you are so eager to fight, May I know for what? Is it to seize Mt. Bagong?!” Lu Bu teased his unit. It was the first time Lu Bu teased his unit. “For this time, both of you need to stand down, as for this fight, I have decided to use someone else other than both of you!”
“Hm?!” Gao Shun very puzzled.
Chen Gong then said “This time the leader is General Zang Ba!”
“Huh?! Zang Ba?!” Both Zhang Liao and Gao Shun’s brow both wrinkled. They were both surprised not because Zang Ba did not have the ability, but since the Battle of Kaiyang, He did not have any division to lead. How then will he lead the a.s.sault on Mt. Bagong?
“Zang Xuangao?” Liu Mang also looked at this person. In Kaiyang, this man has clashed with Lu Bu frequently, why he is still given a chance to prove himself?
“Xuangao knows Mt. Bagong have another secret entrance. That entrance will directly breach enemy lines. So, in this battle, I hereby, relinquished my command authority to Xuangao temporarily. So, all officers and all divisions must obey Xuangao and no other, that includes me, Bing Province Heavy Cavalry, Formation Breaker and Urban Army!” Said Lu Bu.
“Commanding Boss Lu?!” Liu Mang a bit surprised. Liu Mang also thinks that Zang Ba would just be a guide while Lu Bu leads. Now, it really was unexpected that Zang Ba was given full authority and responsibility in this battle.
“Milord, you!” Zang Ba is a little surprised that Lu Bu was willing to relinquished his command albeit temporarily. Did this not mean that Lu Bu was willing to do a decentralization of each his divisions?
“Worry not, Xuangao. Regard me as an ordinary soldier under you! This is because in mountain battles, I, Lu Bu, am inferior to you!” That statement from Lu Bu was indeed correct. What Lu Bu’s division most excels in is Cavalry charge. So, regarding cavalry battle, ten Zang Ba tied up together is not Lu Bu’s match, but when it comes to mountain battles, the reverse is also true, ten Lu Bu tied up together is not Zang Ba’s match.
“Yes, sir!” Zang Ba had received the order.
“Milord! If we solely depended on General Zang Ba, then it is not good!” Said Chen Gong.
“Oh?!” came Lu Bu’s puzzled reply.
“The Formation Breaker and Bing Province Heavy Cavalry, when they leave, they can leave without making a fuss. But you, Milord. If Chen Lan and Lei Bo discovered that you are not at the mountain’s foot, they will be startled and keep alert at all times!” Chen Gong continues to explain.
”Me?!” Lu Bu understood immediately. This Poseidon armor set that was bestowed by Gaozu Emperor was too dazzling, attracting too much attention due to its golden color both Chen Lan and Lei Bo already knew to fear Lu Bu with his current appearance, and so if he was to disappear suddenly, won’t the both of them be very agitated and extremely uneasy? At that time, both of them may have already discovered the second entrance that was located after main peak, and making a.s.sault impossible.
TL: Gaozu Emperor or Great Emperor as has been written in earlier chapters is Liu Bang, founder of Han Dynasty. Please tell me, should I continue as Gaozu Emperor or Great Emperor? Right now, I will be using Gaozu Emperor