The masses surrounded the lake, so majestic and grand.
Cao Shuang looked out, seeing the robust clan soldiers and ready government soldiers. All wearing iron armor, wielding fine steel knives, holding strong bows. He felt a surge of pride:
"Even if you are mighty, what of it? Our Prefecture City clans all have soldiers. Carefully nurtured, they are the best among the troops! At my command, bows drawn and arrows fly, rain of arrows everywhere, what will you do then?"
"Even if they do not harm you, I'll have follow-up means for you to taste one by one. You are alone, how can you resist? That Lady Zhe Jian of yours may be formidable, but as soon as you come ashore, we'll coalesce our soldiers into formation. I, Cao Shuang, will personally enter the formation, and combine with our armor and extraordinary weapons, close-range killing gear, and you shall know your place!"
