nd going to his assistance。 As soon as there is some success to report; get him to return and do not let him e to grief。〃
So the two got their troops together and went off to assist the aged warrior。
When young; success is easy; thine at will;
The aged servant fails; though willing still。
The next chapter will relate the oute of Huang Zhong's expedition。
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Chapter 83
Fighting At Xiaoting; The First Ruler Captures An Enemy;
Defending The Three Gorges; A Student Takes Supreme mand。
In spring; the first month of the second year of Manifest Might (AD 221); the veteran warrior Huang Zhong was among the officers who followed the First Ruler to war against Wu。 When he heard his master talk of old and incapable leaders; he girded on his sword and with a few faithful followers made his way to the camps at Yiling。 He was weled by Hu Ban; the mander in charge of the siege there。
〃For what reason do you e; O Veteran General?〃 asked he。
〃I have followed the Emperor ever since he left Changsha; and I have done diligent service。 I am now over seventy; but my appetite is still good for ten pounds of meat; and I can still stretch the strongest bow; and I can still ride five hundred miles without fatigue。 I am not weak or worn out。 But our master has been talking of old and useless leaders; and I am e to take part in the fight with Wu。 If I slay one of their leaders; he will see I may be old but not worn out。〃
Just about that time the leading division of the Wu army drew near the camp。 Huang Zhong hastily rose; went out of the tent; and mounted to go into the battle。
〃Aged General; be careful!〃 said the genera