But taking the initiative to attack would be different.
And once Cao Cao was defeated, even if he survived, the troops at his disposal would suffer heavy losses, making it easy for them to seize Jing Province.
"Even so, the Cao Army's naval strength far exceeds ours. Are we truly a match for their navy?"
Lu Su still seemed weighed down by misgivings.
In a head-on battle on land, the Han Army naturally had nothing to fear from the Cao Army. After all, its overall strength surpassed the Cao Army's several times over, so even a disadvantage in numbers would not matter.
But fighting on water was different. Their navy had been hastily cobbled together to begin with, and their previous victory over the Jing Province Navy had relied entirely on a flooding attack.
This time, however, they would have to face the Cao Army on the Yangtze River, with no opportunity for clever shortcuts.
"No matter what, we must not withdraw!"
Zhou Yu had trained the Han Army's navy himself, so he naturally understood the disparity between the two sides, but he still stood by his view.
After all, losing one's nerve before battle was a cardinal taboo in warfare.
Lu Su had wanted to offer a few more words of persuasion, but Zhou Yu cupped his hands directly toward Zhuge Liang. "Military Advisor, I am willing to lead troops to intercept the Cao Army!"
Zhuge Liang raised his eyes toward Zhou Yu. Seeing the deep hatred hidden in his gaze, he could not help sighing inwardly.
He understood why Zhou Yu was so adamant about fighting.
He knew about the feud between Sun Quan and Cao Cao. As Sun Quan's former retainer, Zhou Yu naturally hated Cao Cao to the utmost as well.
"We can send troops to