Chapter 99 - Jiangxia’s Destruction is Coming (1/2)
Chapter 99 – Jiangxia’s Destruction is Coming
Translated by Bloodfalcon, Edited by Krayto
Today, Jiangxia army really showed off their prowess, especially Xu Zhi. This person can fight a general in Lu Bu’s army into a standstill, an invincible person.
When he returned to the city, Huang She rewarded Xu Zhi with 100 gold, promoted his t.i.tle to a first-cla.s.s officer, and expanded his influence from commanding 2,000 troops to 5,000 troops. The scenery right now is very festive.
“Heh, it seem like Lu Bu’s army is only mediocre!” Said Huang She while looking at his subordinate, his valiant general Xu Zhi. So, he cannot help but to rise his heroic spirit.
The battles that have happened these two days are very satisfying for Jiangxia's army. Huang She had found a really big talent which can be explained with him having a mind for tactics. If he did not send the testing squad, how can he have these big victories?
“Messenger, send a report to my father, Jiangxia is victorious! And say that our army repelled Lu Bu army’s offense several times and killed 300... Wait!!!” Huang She thought again “No, you say we killed 3,000 enemy troops and our army casualties was only 200 troops. We will make sure Lu Bu’s army will retreat as soon as possible, no need for father to be concerned!!!”
Those 300 troops perhaps, the complete summation of casualties for Lu Bu army since the first day of siege. But Huang She bloated that number from 300 to 3000, in order to further increasing his merit.
As for 2000 people of Jiangxia's army’s casualties, it was reduced by Huang She to 200. So in order to complement the loss who were falsely reported, Huang She forced 1800 citizens from Huangzhou city to conscript themselves into the army.
“Come, General Xu Zhi. Huang She offers you one cup of wine as a respect. You have shown our Jiangxia's army strength and prowess today as you are able to push back Lu Bu’s army! Thank you for your trouble!” Huang She is patting Xu Zhi’s shoulder continuously. Because with this person, Huang She will be able to win against Lu Bu’s army.
“Much thanks, little lord! Xu Zhi is glad he can be a help for you to overcome your difficulty in repelling Lu Bu’s army. Even if it is really tiring, Xu Zhi is also willing to fight again for the little lord!” Xu Zhi patted Huang She’s a.s.s directly.
“Wait a minute, what did you just call me?!” Huang She suddenly grabbed Xu Zhi’s hand. His cold gaze is staring at Xu Zhi, making him tremble. Xu Zhi then thought “Oh, no, did I address him wrongly? Did I said the wrong words?!”
Earlier today, he was almost cut down because he hesitated to bring 2000 soldiers out, and right now he has been blessed, not to die in the enemy’s hand. Why must he now die in his master’s hand because he address Huang She as “little lord”?
Old General Huang Zhong just kept silent, he do not dare to offend Huang She for fear of his son’s safety.
“I address you as little lord, little lord!” Said Xu Zhi trembling.
“Say it again!” Huang She tightened his grip on Xu Zhi’s hand.
“It is little lord, little lord!”
“Hahahaha!” Huang She suddenly laughed. His happy expression made Xu Zhi breathe a relief sigh. If this second-generation of Jiangxia's rule is angry, Xu Zhi himself may be unable to survive anymore.
“Good, very good, Xu Zhi. You have the talent of senior general and also have the att.i.tude of a senior general!!!” Huang She’s mood is really good, really good. These two days, he went to war, won two battles consecutively. This evening was brought by this Xu Zhi.
Addressed as Little lord! Although Huang She is Huang Zu’s eldest son, he was only called Eldest son She, and now there is a person who called him little lord for the first time. Huang She being called little lord, represented that he is already Jiangxia’s legitimate successor, the next lord of Jiangxia.
“Thank you very much, little lord. Praise the little lord!” Xu Zhi sees that this Huang She liked to be called little lord, naturally will call him little lord again and again.
“Hahahaha, do not worry about your future. As long as you follow this little lord. I will make my father entrust heavy responsibilities to you!”
At one side, Huang She and Xu Zhi is really happy. It is different with Huang Zhong who have been drinking wine all this time to drown his sorrow. Su Fei had just gone to the naval unit’s main camp, therefore there is n.o.body to accompany him to drink. His son is still in the hands of Huang She, so he did not have any interest in the current jovial state. Then again, is today really a victory?
Huang Zhong really had big doubts in his heart. Is this Xu Zhi really strong? Two times, a first-cla.s.s general was defeated by a second-cla.s.s general. This kind of predicament raised doubts in Huang Zhong’s heart.