Chapter 163 - Emergence the of Black Flag Leader, Xu Sheng of Langye (1/2)
Chapter 163 – Emergence the of Black Flag Leader, Xu Sheng of Langye
Translated by Bloodfalcon, Edited by Krayto
“Kata-kata, kata-kata!!!” That is the sound of five people running toward the prison in Wancheng city. Though 3,000 troops are not much to be counted for but Liu Mang must either subjugate them or destroy them completely. However, he did not bring his Urban Army with him because they are wounded and exhausted. So, in order for those 3,000 troops not to suspect anything at all, Liu Mang just bring himself, Huang Zhong, Huang Xu, Liu Kai and Liu Neng.
Finally, they arrived at the prison. Liu Mang is in awe when looking at this prison. In Wancheng city, this prison is not only used as a prison but also as a warehouse and it served as the main point of offensive and defensive operations. A few years ago, when Sun Ce managed to break down Wancheng city’s main gate, the entire Lu clan was besieged here. Lu Kang himself did not admit defeat even after his provisions and food already run out and almost decimated Lu clan because of his stubbornness.
Looking again this prison. The construction is truly reliable. It uses blue stone as the base. Its pillar also was built with 1,000 years old solid and strong teak wood. Actually, this prison in Wancheng city is used for armory and definitely not the place to detain a criminal. And because he obtained 3,000 POW, therefore, Liu Neng quickly moved out all of weapons and armors and put all those Black Flags inside the prison.
Liu Mang is actually a little scared entering this prison, because this is prison is very dark and have no lights at all, in addition to that, no guards at all. That is because all of the prison guards were all deployed in order to defend Wancheng city and now all of them are extinguished.
“Hey, there are people come here!!!” Liu Mang and co did not yet reach the internal prison but the entire prison already seething with excitement, but how disappointed they are for the one who comes is the one who defeated them.
“So, all of you are Black Flag!!!” Liu Mang opened with his words with curious tone. Although Liu Mang had fought Black Flag before, but their armor, helmet and face mask is covering large part of face same like ninjas. Therefore Liu Mang does not recognize them, but looking at those soldiers body made Liu Mang a bit surprised. Their bodies is showing signs of healthy toned body and color. They definitely do not have the yellowish pale face that Liu Mang saw on Cheng Yu’s and Chu Jie’s bodies during Xiapi siege. One must know that being a soldier in this time and age is to eat until full and seeing these Black Flag troops stay healthy and robust, showing that Zhou clan really cherished them as their elites.
“You know who I am, right?!” Liu Mang asked.
“We know, you are the one who defeated us and killed our lord!!!” Answered 8 Black Flag troops to Liu Mang’s inquiry. This golden-armored general was able to kill their lord and was able to defeat the Black Flag with very minimal casualties; though Zhou Cheng is the one to blame for their defeat. Regarding loyalties, these Black Flags have never thought to rebel against Jiangdong's army, so right now it is up to Liu Mang’s scheme to subjugate them.
“Oh, since you know who I am, then you must know why I am here?!” Liu Mang continued his inquiry, but this time without letting any Black Flag answer, he said: “I am here to kill all of you!!!”
“Huh?!” Those Black Flag troops were suddenly confused. They thought Liu Mang wanted to subjugate them, who ever thought that Liu Mang came to their prison to kill them.
“Little lord, what are you?!” Huang Zhong, Huang Xu, and Liu Kai are all confused looking at Liu Mang’s performance because Liu Mang is not asking them to fight for them, but to kill them. Liu Neng was the only one who kept smiling, looking at Liu Mang’s performance.
Liu Mang waved his hands to stop Huang Zhong and co’s inquiries.
“Che, kill us?! HAHAHAHA!!!! You already are unable to defend this castle by yourself, why bother to killing us now?! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!” Suddenly there came a mocking sound coming from the Black Flag. The one who made that voice was the leader of Black Flag and was now staring down at Liu Mang with a fiery rage in his eyes.
“Oh, so you know the situation too?!” Liu Mang returned his glare to this leader while sneering. Liu Mang knew that the one who responded back to him was the de facto leader and his grades are much higher than Cheng Quan or Gu Jun who managed to kill Han and Old Man Wu. So, as long as he can break this leader and make him surrender, all of the Black Flag will certainly obey him.
“Oh, I know the exact situation!!! I also know that you are defenseless now and want to ask for our hand to help!!!” The leader sneered and continued his speech “Jiangdong's army’s attack has already reached the outer city. Tomorrow, when Jiangdong Army does their last a.s.sault, it is the end of all of you!!!”
“Soooo, where do you know the news from?!” Liu Mang looked at the leader and said with teasing tone.
The leader then said “Hmph, it is should be very obvious. There are no more guards to guard us, from 400 troops down to none today. So even an idiot person should know that the situation is very bad outside!!!”
Liu Mang then teased back “Hoooo, then it is very strange indeed!!! Even without guards. 3,000 POW should have been able to breakthrough this prison by themselves. Why, the mighty tigers of Zhou clan reduced to a mere cats in this cage?! Hmmm…?” Actually when the leader came out, Liu Mang wanted to tell his side of the story from when Sun Ce attacked Wancheng city naval base to the siege of Wancheng city and asked then ask them to fortify the defense, but seeing that haughty att.i.tude, Liu Mang just teased him more.
The leader then said “Yes, it is a shame though!!! This prison is very st.u.r.dy and very powerful and unbreakable even with our strength. a.s.signing 100 people to guard us is more than adequate. But you a.s.signed 400 people to guard us, in order to create an illusion that you had a lot of soldier’s right?! But right now, all of them are missing. And now you are asking for these 3,000 tigers in this cage for help, isn't it to help reinforce you?!” The leader said while staring angrily at Liu Mang.
He continued again “So, in my a.n.a.lysis, your defending army is almost exhausted, by now because you are outnumbered by a big margin!!! Let’s get to the facts shall we? You only have 3,000 Urban Army troops and the Liu clan of Wancheng city has about 5,000 troops and that makes 8,000 troops. With 8,000 troops in this Wancheng city and adding all of the strategic positioning and advantages, you can repel 30,000 troops with ease and you can at least persevere the battle up to 6 months, waiting for Lu Bu’s main army to reinforce you. But right now, all of prison guards who were supposed to guard us are dwindling one by one and now, there is no one to guard us. So, in conclusion, may I ask you, how many enemies you are facing, hmm? Is it 40,000 or 50,000? No, the number should be at least 100,000 troops that can make all of them dwindling like this!!!” Said the leader while shaking his head and returning his glare toward Liu Mang.
“HAHAHAHAHA!!!! Nice, you are correct!!!” Liu Mang replied heartily while laughing lightly. This person in front of him is really good, he can a.n.a.lyze the condition and was able to deduce a number of enemy units numbered 100,000 troops.
The leader then said again while shaking his head “Our little lord, Zhou Cheng was unable to compete with Sun Ce, let alone with Zhou Yu!!! That Sun Ce is truly a wise lord!!!” When the leader said that, his eyes sparkled as if wors.h.i.+pping an idol.
Then the leader sneered toward Liu Mang “With only 8,000 defenders, are you hoping to defend against 100,000 troops?! The result is very apparent today with all of the prison guards missing, and the lord who led the defense also came here. So, in conclusion, Sun Ce's army has dealt a sharp blow to you and you already cannot persevere right? I calculate, tomorrow at the fastest, noon and at the latest evening, this Wancheng city will changed owners.h.i.+p!!! You are already unable to defend yourself!!! I would like to know, with what will you kill us with?!”