Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1373: Chapter 1325: Until Death Is Upon Me

”By the way, I heard they have quite a number of people, and their fleet is quite sizable as well.” Gan Ning felt a slight headache. Although he had resolved to make a big move, thinking about how the opponent seemed unusually strong made him slightly uneasy.

”Bang!” At this moment, Guann Hai landed in front of Gan Ning from the air. ”I heard you are going to eradicate bandits, and I also heard the opponent is quite strong. How about I join you?”

Gan Ning’s face lit up with joy. ”It would be great to have you help out. By the way, haven’t you been training a guard unit of more than three thousand people in your spare time? Bring them along.”

The so-called captured Cao Army on Yiizhou wasn’t really confined. Those from the North, though elite troops, if made to swim for hundreds of miles to Yangzhou, it would be better to kill them, as they were all landlubbers.

Thus, staying on Yiizhou for a long time, they gradually submitted, and Guann Hai, out of boredom, selected a batch of elite veterans from tens of thousands of Cao Army and trained them well.

Yiizhou itself had no shortage of fish and meat, and over time, these people’s night blindness recovered. Plus, being the finest among veterans, after Guann Hai’s training, this group of soldiers had become quite capable.

As for seasickness, after being tossed back and forth for two years, though their swimming skills remained average, the issue of instability on board had basically vanished.

Originally, the soldiers should have returned to the Central Plains after Liu Bei captured Yuzhou and Yanzhou. However, due to constant tasks and Yiizhou being habitually used as a stepping-stone to attack Yangzhou, Chen Xi had routinely disregarded them.

Currently, the traces of Cao Cao in the Cao Army had been completely eradicated, especially the three thousand troops trained by Guann Hai. Except for lacking actual combat in the past two years, in other respects, they were not inferior to any typical elite troops.

After all, these were veteran soldiers who had seen blood, and they were the elite among them.

”That would work. Anyway, I don’t need to continue overseeing these people in Yiizhou. They don’t have any intention of escaping either.” Guann Hai nodded, having been idle for two years, he finally could show his skills again, curious about how much progress he had made.

”Great, with these three thousand men, my chances have significantly increased.” Gan Ning laughed heartily.

At this moment, Guann Hai’s pupils shrank. Although his wisdom wasn’t exceptional, viewing the situation objectively, he instantly realized this matter wasn’t so simple.

”Xingba, give me the truth. You’ve fooled Zifang, and I’ll work with you, but you can’t keep the truth from me.” Guann Hai stared at Gan Ning.

”Cough, cough, cough, here’s how it is...” Gan Ning thought for a moment. Guann Hai was someone who could sacrifice for righteousness, and his willpower was unquestionable. His lips were tight, and Gan Ning knew Guann Hai’s secondary battlefield, so he thought briefly before speaking.

”So, Kushan is another empire?” Guann Hai looked at Gan Ning.

”Exactly, but they have ventured into our Great Han Empire’s backyard, so I must eliminate them.” Gan Ning nodded, speaking confidently.

”Hmm, though I can’t understand why you’re so determined, I’ve decided to join you.” Guann Hai nodded. Even knowing the opponent was an empire, he felt no fear. Deep-rooted in the hearts of the people of this era was the idea that one Han equals five barbarians!

No matter if you are mediocre, feeble, or physically disabled, the Great Han Dynasty, from nobles to commoners, from aristocratic families to citizens, universally acknowledges that one Han equals five barbarians.

As for who the Hu People are, it’s simple; anyone who is not a citizen of the Great Han Dynasty is a Hu. And if they are Hu, we can trounce them—this is the logic of the Great Han Dynasty.

”Rest assured, with your addition, my hopes of a great victory have increased.” Gan Ning said, highly confident. Having crossed swords with Kushan, Gan Ning understood the strength of Kushan soldiers, but even with such strength, Gan Ning remained confident of victory.

Xu Sheng and Mi Fang moved quickly, rapidly transporting batches of supplies onto the warships. Then they selected a group of capable crewmen not strong in combat to escort all the wounded to Gan Ning’s flagship, finally merging all large ships together.

After Gan Ning and Taishi Ci counted the fleet’s personnel and ship numbers, they began boarding the ships in batches. In Gan Ning’s view, this was truly a case of time not waiting; if he missed this opportunity, when would be the next chance to weaken the Kushan Navy was uncertain.

No matter how arrogant Gan Ning was, he wouldn’t deny a fact: if his captives hadn’t fabricated the truth, the unified strength of Kushan Navy was enough to annihilate the Great Han Navy, and this was intolerable.

Gan Ning headed south with the southern wind, while the wounded left by Gan Ning escorted the captives, carrying the letters Gan Ning wrote to Chen Xi and Liu Bei northward.

Even as the naval chief, possessing the highest naval authority and many unimaginable powers, Gan Ning knew he stepped over bounds this time.

However, Gan Ning had already prepared to be dismissed upon his return after fighting the Kushan Navy. No matter the reasoning, deciding to annihilate another empire’s navy directly without consulting Liu Bei was indeed stepping over bounds.

Despite fleeting opportunities and the navy’s boundless control authority, Gan Ning had already prepared to face dismissal upon his return, for his opponent wasn’t a weak force in the Central Plains but a true powerhouse backed by an empire.

Gan Ning had prepared for the possible consequences of provoking such an opponent, knowing if his ambush plan failed, it was one thing if he perished with the annihilation of his troops; the real catastrophe would be bringing disaster to the Great Han Dynasty.

Moreover, the unrestricted coastal invasions by Kushan Navy could already bring great calamity to the Great Han Dynasty.

Without a navy strong enough to match them, the Central Plains People shouldn’t dream of crossing the Yangtze River and Yellow River. If Kushan appears in the South Blue, it signifies they can further advance; the support of Inner Qi and Nurturing for materials always commands deep respect.

Even so, even with the risk of dismissal, even facing potential annihilation by the opponent, Gan Ning still chose to lead the entire navy to ambush the Kushan Navy.

The opportunity comes only once. If he abandoned such a strategic chance just due to mere danger and the risk of dismissal, then he wouldn’t be Gan Ning.

[Even if facing death, I, Gan Ning, absolutely will not allow another empire to stand above the Great Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty backing me is my stronghold, and for this glory, I am willing to sacrifice my life!] Standing on the ship’s prow, the sea breeze gently caressed him. At this moment, his eyes were filled with a murderous intent!