Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1472

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Capítulo 1472: Chapter 1467: Unfit for Great Responsibility

Liu Shucheng knew that diving into the sea could confuse their view, but he couldn’t do that, as it wouldn’t draw the Dongyi warships to chase him.

A rain of arrows soon descended from the colossal warship, piercing into the sea water, some grazing past Liu Shucheng… past his arm, his shoulder… his face, some even penetrating his right shoulder armor, but he couldn’t stop. This was a gamble they risked their lives for, even if he died, he had to row a bit closer to the small boat, making them notice that boat following him.

Liu Shucheng barely swam far when he heard someone shout again: “General Liu! Hurry!”

Head down, focusing on swimming, Liu Shucheng saw Zhou naval soldiers on the small boat shouting at him, “Hurry, General Liu!”

Gritting his teeth, Liu Shucheng dove into the water, surrounded by the swishing arrows, using the last bit of strength to swim to the side of the boat, but he… was already exhausted…

A strong arm from the boat grabbed Liu Shucheng from the water and pulled him into the small boat. “Quickly, let’s go!”

Arrow-struck in the shoulder, cut across his back, Liu Shucheng gasped for air, too tired to move, his chest pain close to exploding. His body trembled, too weak to even roll over, while the salty seawater soaked his wounds, making them numb, only seeing the sky full of stars, a glittering Milky Way.

“General Liu, General Huaisheng sent us to support you!” that person spoke.

Only then did Liu Shucheng notice the soldiers rowing the boat, not the ones he had ordered to remain, those meant to lead the navy into Changdao.

He lifted his head towards the flickering firelight, seeing many Zhou soldiers rescuing Zhou naval soldiers who had escaped from the Dongyi warship.

Looking further south… saw the brightly lit Zhou warships coming this way.

“What’s going on? Are we fighting tonight?” Liu Shucheng widened his eyes, turning to the Zhou naval soldier talking to him, recognizing the man as a newly promoted adjutant by Jiang Huaisheng, grabbing his wrist, “Didn’t His Majesty say to fight at Changdao, but we prepared as instructed, what trick is this from Jiang Huaisheng!”

“General, General Huaisheng had a plan, intending for three hundred elite soldiers to board Dongyi warships, assassinate their Commander, and destroy as many Dongyi ships as possible. General Tong would then lead a naval fleet here for support, and pretend to flee, drawing Dongyi ships to chase!” the adjutant sighed, “You knocked out General Huaisheng today without notifying anyone, General Tong wasn’t on the main ship, unaware, followed the plan made with General Huaisheng, preparing to sail, only to hear you knocked out Major General Jiang and came here. Then General Tong awakened Jiang Huaisheng, who brought warships to support you!”

What Jiang Huaisheng’s adjutant didn’t mention was Jiang Huaisheng’s huge anger after waking up, calling Liu Shucheng a reckless fool, wishing to die for him, acting without clarity, relying on a few boats to lure Dongyi forces, thinking Dongyi naval soldiers were fools, following orders blindly!

Moreover, Jiang Huaisheng cursed Liu Shucheng for appearing wise usually, but when fighting, losing his brain, relying on blood and recklessness, incapable of great responsibility.

But… Jiang Huaisheng knew enough that Liu Shucheng feared for him, worried he might lose his hand and his life returning!

Similarly, Jiang Huaisheng feared Liu Shucheng might die on enemy ships. Everyone knew… assassinating a foreign Commander and destroying their ships, outnumbered, surviving was highly unlikely.

Liu Shucheng vaguely saw the tall figure standing at the bow of the leading Zhou warship, attempting to stand up but pulling at his wound, gasping in pain…