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After your inquiry on the matter of succession, Liu Biao nods thoughtfully. Not wishing to keep such a delicate subject around for too long, he quickly moves on to discuss the affairs of the land with you.

“The lords and various leaders of this land wish to expand their territory and build their power. To be quite honest, I am content with Jing and the lands it holds. I wish to protect it and keep it safe more than to look for ways to take other territories. I think it is better for people to be content with what they have, than to desire more.”

You cannot completely agree with Liu Biao. You are a man of ambition, a man who seeks to mark your name down in the history books and work to become one of the best warriors in the land. You follow Lu Bu, in the hopes that his prowess can unite the land. Liu Biao may be a good person in a sense, but you cannot help but think him weak. Perhaps Jing would really be off better in Lu Bu's hands...

“What would you say of the lords that currently hold the land?”

>Cao Cao
>praise
>insult

>Yuan Shao
>praise
>insult

Yuan Shu
>praise
>insult

>>33734933
>>Cao Cao
>>praise
>Yuan Shao
>insult
>Yuan Shu
>insult

Yuans a shit

>>33734908
HAHA TIME FOR WU BU!

>>33734933
>Cao Cao
>insult

>Yuan Shao
>???

>Yuan Shu
>insult


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-52GldK_pc&index=17&list=PLA57AF5CEA0F8D4E7

>>33734933
>Cao Cao
>insult

>Yuan Shao
>insult

Yuan Shu
>insult

>>33734933
>Cao Cao
>insult

>Yuan Shao
>Praise

Yuan Shu
>insult

Might change my vote, but Yuan Shu is our enemy and Cao Cao is getting way too powerful.

Ambivalent on Yuan Shao but he could be useful in the future.

>>33734933
>Cao Cao
>half-hearted praise

>Yuan Shao
>insult

>Yuan Shu
>insult

>>33734933
>>Cao Cao
>>grudging praise
>>insult

>>Yuan Shao
>>insult

>Yuan Shu
>>insult

Because Cao Cao is actually competent but still an asshole for taking control of the emperor.

>>33734933
Cow Cow
Praise

Yuan Shao
insult

Yuan Shoe
Insult harder

>>33735048
I never understood why his name wasn't anglicized to tsao tsao

>>33735073
It is, in some systems. That's what you get when your language doesn't fucking have an alphabet (although Arabic does have an alphabet, and it still has this problem).

>>33735073

because
>General Tsao's chicken~

>>33734933
>Cao Cao
>praise
>insult
He's an asshole, but he's a successful asshole

>Yuan Shao
>insult
Unsuccessful asshole. Especially since he won't get temporary help from Lu Bu.

Yuan Shu
>insult

>>33734933
>Cao Cao
>Neutral with some praise

>Yuan Shao
>Neutral with some praise

>Yuan Shu
>Insult hard

At this time, yuan shao and cao cao are the two most powerful warlords at the moment, so they deserve respect. However we don't know their baseline competencies in character, even though cao cao is by far the better commander and ruler.

>>33734933
>Cao Cao

praise, defends the emperor

>Yuan Shao

no comment

>Yuan Shu

insult, he was weak

>>33734933
>Cao Cao
>praise
He did clean up our mess
>Yuan Shao
>insult
incompetent
>Yuan Shu
>insult
incompetent, an asshole and already attacking us

>>33734933
>Cao Cao
>praise


>Yuan Shao
>insult

Yuan Shu
>insult

>>33734933

Fuck Yuan Shu

>>33735144
>yuan shao and cao cao are the two most powerful warlords at the moment

That doesn't mean Liu Biao likes either of them. In fact it just may mean the opposite.

So are we set on sending that bottle/jar of good wine and a letter to Sun Ce?

>>33735202
Fuck off with your idiot fucking plans. no.

>>33735202
No, stop trying to push that stupid idea.

>>33735202

I don't care either way, but don't expect miracles.

>>33735197
the amount of power they have demands at least a little respect.

>>33735202
Yes

>>33735202
Hell yes

>>33735202
There's literally nothing to be gained from it, just wait until we see him in person next

>>33735202
Fine with rivalfuing him, but don't expect anything useful other than promises to kill each other.

>>33735202
the more you try to befriend Sun Ce with out any in-game reason, the more the rest of the thread will want to not do that because spite. Stop pushing Sun Ce.

-sincerely, guy who likes Sun Ce but understands we should talk about something different this thread, like our actual plan s

Rolled 86

>>33735202
Sure, why not

>>33735197
True, but we are a man that respects power, which is why we are following Lu Bu in the first place.

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I miss our qt cultured waifu

>>33734933
>Cao Cao
>praise

>Yuan Shao
>praise

>Yuan Shu
>insult

>>33735202
Would be a fairly interesting IC action.

I don't expect we'll get anything out of it but continued exchange of letters and friendly rivalry will be great.

>>33735289
Used goods by now, anon.

>>33735259
1. paranoia in Yuan shu's court
2. we are at least attempting to be amicable
3. Rivalfuing

>>33735270
he gave us a good fight its totally in character for Zhu xing to appreciate Sun ce

>>33735289
maybe one day anon ;.;

>>33735289

But then again we might not have gone the Wu-Bu route then.

>Lose the city, lose the waifu, players demand revenge and stay in Xuchang

>>33735270
Not sure about no ingame reasoning.

Hes the first that really pushed us to the brink in a duel, we both fought well and the duel was interrupted by the battle.

The wine as a consolation and the letter simply praising his strength and a expressing a desire to match prowess with him once more is fairly IC.

>>33735323
Well, since the retard namefag is supporting this plan, it's obviously terrible.

>>33735341
>pushed us to the brink
>beat the shit out of him
>took no wounds in return

no.

>>33735341
>>33735360

It's a mix of both. Zhu Xing could tell IC that Sun Ce was stronger than he, but Zhu Xing beat the shit out of Sun Ce as well.

We haven't really dueled that much to be honest. Yu Mi was a joke, and we only sparred with Lu Bu and Lu Lingqi.

I guess 2-0 duel record is technically a perfect record.

>>33735341
It might cast suspicion on us, in the Three Kingdoms setting sending letters to an enemy pretty much screams collusion

You take a moment to take a drink from your cup, before answering Liu Biao's question.

“Besides my lord and yourself Lord Liu Biao, the three other contending powers are Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, and Yuan Shu. I have to say that Cao Cao is indeed a clever warlord, and one cannot help but admire the foundation he has built up. However... He is also a dangerous man who is using the Emperor for his own ends, and he will not be content until he not only has Yang, but Jing as well. I think it would be best that we look at him with caution together, Lord Liu Biao,” you state. In some ways you see Cao Cao as a great talented man, but he is your enemy. You think that it is best to make sure Liu Biao feels Cao Cao is his enemy as well.

“Yuan Shao is an incompetent man who fills his court with sycophants and petty officials. He is a man who uses his name to garner power, but is otherwise of no talent. If it were not for his ancestors, he would have been dead and grounded in to the dust long ago.”

“As for Yuan Shu, he is an idiot and a buffoon,” you say with a disgusted face and with scorn. “He is like Yuan Shao, but likely with mental illness. If not for his name, he too would have perished long ago. We should remove that man from his base of power together, Lord Liu Biao.”

Liu Biao laughs. He agrees with your assessment for the most part, besides that of Yuan Shao.

“It would bode well not to underestimate that man,” Liu Biao says. "I think that he will take all of Hebei soon, and no doubt hold the most powerful army..."

>>33735299
Nah we didn't marry her before the capital was taken so at Cao Cao will ignore her for now.

>>33735202
I think it'd be a good idea. Say something along the lines of "Let us meet again, whether it be to cross blades or share wine I will be content." On one hand maybe get good rival to finally challenge us, on the other maybe get a person who will work alongside us while pushing us to better ourselves.

>>33735395
More likely cast suspicion on him. We have no reason to go to a weakling like Yuan Shu and Lu Bu understands seeking a worthy foe.

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>>33735398
You talk with Liu Biao for a bit more, the lord treating you well and with courtesy. In due time the meeting ends, and Liu Biao stands.

“I shall not take more of your time, General. I am busy with administering these lands, and I would hope for you to enjoy your time here. Please, stay as long as you would like, and feel free to take the service of any of my servants. My people and generals have treated you well, yes?”

You remember that Cai Mao has requested for you to besmirch Huang Zu. If Huang Zu is a rival of his, it may prove fruitful to lower his support in order to maintain those who would be your ally in the future. What do you do?

>subtly slander Huang Zu and state he has treated you with disrespect
>keep out from slandering anyone

>>33735395
Thats kind of the point.

Our faith in Lu Bu's cause is not in doubt but Yuan Shu is a bitch and if it strokes his paranoia, he might expel sun ce, either making it easier to kill both, or even better, obtain their services.

>>33735456
>>keep out from slandering anyone

Please.

>>33735456
>keep out from slandering anyone

the Internal conflict may come to a head soon but I don't think we should cast the first stone.

>>33735456
>>keep out from slandering anyone

Huang Zu is a punkass, but I don't think Zhu Xing is the type to slander others for political gain.

Also, it might backfire on us anyway.

>>33735456
>keep out from slandering anyone

>>33735456
>keep out from slandering anyone

We don't have the pol for this

>>33735456
>keep out from slandering anyone
No need to do so. We value competency. His isn't really in doubt, and we can forgive him for doubting ours without seeing its proof.

>>33735456
>>keep out from slandering anyone

>>33735456
>>subtly slander Huang Zu and state he has treated you with disrespect


We're attempting to change up the successsion already. It would be in our best interest to weaken the opposing faction

>>33735456
keep out from slandering others

>>33735456
>keep out from slandering anyone

>>33735456
>>subtly slander Huang Zu and state he has treated you with disrespect
You people realize Raian is pretty much telling us that slandering him is the best way with
>If Huang Zu is a rival of his, it may prove fruitful to lower his support in order to maintain those who would be your ally in the future.

This is one of his hints.

>>33735576
>colluding with Cai Mao
>expecting any good of it to come in the long term

If one finger brings oil, anon.

>>33735456
>>subtly slander Huang Zu and state he has treated you with disrespect

We've really thrown our lot in with the other faction. If we do not do this, we make more trouble for our allies and our faction in the long run.

Needs must.

>>33735456
>>subtly slander Huang Zu and state he has treated you with disrespect

While I'm not confident about it, I worry about our position if we do not provide our ally with full support.

>>33735576
More like Xing's 72 INT stat at work. He's probably right, but it's not certain.

>>33735612
We've already crossed that bridge. Half efforts at this point just weaken us.

>>33735612

But by promoting the younger son, we've already done so.

>>33735576
At the same time, Zhu Xing isn't the most subtle man of the Han.There's a reason why people used analogies when expressing dissatisfaction with teir colleagues. Besides, when the Cai Mao-Huang Zu civil war breaks out on it's own Cai Mao knows he can call on us.

>>33735456
>>subtly slander Huang Zu and state he has treated you with disrespect

>>33735637
>>33735641
>I leave for one thread and you guys are fellating the Cai family

>>33735456
>keep out from slandering anyone
While there are benefits to furthering Cai Mao's cause, I would prefer neither faction curbstomps the other so they'll be more grateful in the end. Same as Cai Mao's plan to do to us if we picked luring in the battle.

>>33735660
>>Cai Mao knows he can call on us.
This is not certain. We should demonstrate that he has our full support.

>>33735709
Cao Mao is the uncle-in-law of Lord Lu Bu's daughter. Their support is essential in order to not make an enemy of Jing.

>>33735713

Thats... not likely to happen. Huang Zu was killed in the succession crisis and Liu Biao's elder son was driven into exile.

>>33735749

1. That's meta as fuck
2. It was Sun Quan that killed Huang Zu. The same Sun Quan who can't get established because we took over Wu?

>>33735713
Its a problem of succession.

If one side doesn't completely remove the other, the opportunity for backstabbery will always remain. Thus they will look to kill and smash the opposing faction into the ground.

>>33735749
>>33735785
Stop metagaming.

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"I have been treated most well by your subjects, and I am grateful for your hospitality," you respond back, deciding not to partake in any mudslinging. "Generals Cai Mao and Huang Zu are capable; with them, Jing should be safe from harm."

"I am glad to hear of it. If you need anything, please feel free to ask," Liu Biao says with a nod and smile. With a gentle hand on your back, he sees you out of the court in a friendly and respectful fashion.

You rest for a week at Jing. As Liu Biao has said, you are treated well and given servants to attend to your needs. You hear that back in Yang, Lu Bu and Chen Gong are wrapping their own campaign up. Jian Ye is being administered well by Yan Jun and it seems Yuan Shu will not make further attacks. You still have some time to spend in Jing which is peaceful and rich, and it is not uncustomary for envoys and visitors to other lands to stay there for a bit before returning to their own lands.

What do you do for a bit of your time?
>study and train (Choose a stat)
>visit one of Liu Biao's officers (Choose, list if you need)

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>>33735709
Forgot my picture.

>>33735715
Doesn't matter, he'll screw us in the end either way.

>>33735828

Provide the list to us.

>>33735828
>>study and train (Choose a stat)

We seriously need /pol/

>>33735861

God, no. We can train any other stat except pol.

>>33735828
>>visit one of Liu Biao's officers (Choose, list if you need)
Liu Cong

Pay our respects and meet with Lu Bu's daughter.

We need to assure him of our mutual alliance, that Lu Bu's forces will match to his defence and see if the eldest daughter will want to have a letter brought back to her family.

>>33735828
>study and train (Int)

>>33735861
/pol/ is our dumpstat
>Inb4 wei fags crying ''MUH BENEVOLENCE''

>>33735828
>visit one of Liu Biao's officers (Choose, list if you need)
Liu Cong to met Lu Bu's other daughter.

>>33735713
If both sides end up suffering there's always the potential Lu Bu sweep in as 'father in law of the heir' and take control

>>33735828
List first before choosing anything else.
Maybe train INT or CHR

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>>33735890
Shufags, anon. Shufags.

>>33735828
>>33735869
Seconded, visiting Lu Bu's son-in-law is a no-brainer.

>>33735828
>>study and train (CHA)
Or
>>study and train (INT)
I'm good with either of these

>>33735828
Liu Cong pls

>>33735828
>>33735869
this

>>33735828
>>33735869
Actually, yeah. Lets find out what this dude we're supporting is like.

>>33735898

Yeah, I thought that was what we were planning. Cai Mao and Huang Zu weaken each other, then Lu Bu sweeps in and "elevates" Liu Cong to governor.

Cai Mao loses leverage because he had to bailed out by Lu Bu and we can remove him from the equation afterwards.

>>33735861
We aren't gonna be administrators or subject someone to military law anytime soon(I think), charisma would be useful to recruit guys who can do it for us.

>>33735869
I vote for this

>>33735828
I guess I'll vote to visit Liu Cong as well.

>>33735828
>visit one of Liu Biao's officers (Choose, list if you need)

Liu Cong, but just provide the list to us in advance in the future please. Most players aren't going to wait for the list to vote.

>>33735982

This choice is abit easier since everyone has probably been wiking every damn officer in the faction.

>>33735828
>>33735869
>>Visit Liu Cong
We should see how Lu Bu's daughter is fairing. Probably give us something to talk to Linqi about later. Plus it's probably a good political move

>>33735828
>visit one of Liu Biao's officers (Choose, list if you need)
Liu Cong. We have a reason because of Lu Bu's daughter, and it allows us to learn about the guy we are supporting.

>>33736012
When we get back, we should visit the Lu household and not just Lu Bu or Lingqi.

I find it extremely odd that up to know, we aren't really even acquainted with Diao Chan.

That this letter will have portions addressed to everyone in her family will probably help the 'go to the Lu household' option.

>>33735982
Nah. If that were true we'd pick one of the actually good generals.

>>33736064
>I find it extremely odd that up to know, we aren't really even acquainted with Diao Chan.

I'd rather we not get halberd in face on suspicion of moving in on Lu Bu's girl. That's just how gorilla packs (and military cliques) work.

>>33736106
Actually, this brings up a good point. How will lu bu react to us going after lingqi?

>>33736132

Fairly pleased I expect. Lu Bu married off his oldest daughter to some Liu scrub. He should be happy that his daughter is marrying his most trusted officer.

>>33736155
Lingqi is obviously his favorite, though. He might get overprotective.

>>33736106
Point but I was more thinking of needing to get the mother's approval for wedding lingqi, hence getting to know her abit.

Besides as one of Lu Bu's best friends, I just find it strange we don't know each other at least abit.

>>33736155
Are we even still his most trusted officer? We haven't seen him in a while and don't know what's happening in his court.

>>33736170
She's not Linqui's mother. They may not even get along at all.

>>33736170
>mother

not unless she has a time machine.

>>We haven't seen Lu Bu senpai since thread 6.

>>33736132
Hmm, we're really good friends with him. He'd probably be ok with it. Also Chen Gong seems to be helping us. He really covered for us when we said we were taking Linqi with us. He'd probably help convince Lu Bu if there was a problem

>>33736175

Yup. We have really high relationships with him and his drunken antics only confirmed that.

He likes Zhang Liao and Taishi Ci, but he considers Zhu Xing a friend.

We also kinda kicked ass in conquering the Southlands and repelling Yuan Shu.

>>33736190
>We finally stopped pursuing Lu Bu.

>>33736207
We really need to convince him to give Zhang Liao an independent command. It'd hurt not having him with us, but he's probably the best all around general in our faction right now.

>>33736175
He trusted us with 1/2 of his army, I'm pretty sure we are.

>>33736175

We've done absolutely nothing to cast doubt on our commitment to Lu Bu's cause.

>>33736186
>>33736189

No shes not but perhaps I should have said stepmother.

Lu Bu's first wife apparently never made it out of the capital when the Four Fuckers attacked and conquered it. Since we've heard nothing on the issue, I'm just assuming that events happened as they did in history

>>33736202

From Raian:

>Chen Gong is definitely glad you're there, and hopes you'll be an asset if Lu Bu ever decides to make a dumb decision.

Which looks like a good thing for us.

I still vote for holding a war council with Chen Gong and Zhang Liao about how to pursue Lingqi

shit would be so cash

>>33736207
I was kind of hoping we could replace Zhang Liao in the Mighty Trinity.

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Liu Cong, the second son of Liu Biao. He is the man that Cai Mao wants to put up as Liu Biao's successor, and you have heard some tales from Cai Mao that he is talented and loved by the people. You think it is best to see for yourself what the man is like to better circumstance the future. It might also prove fruitful to see how Lu Bu's daughter is doing... So you can report back to Lingqi about her and gain her gratefulness.

You pay a visit to Liu Cong's residence. As son of the lord, he is given a nice palace near the governmental complex and his establishment looks well-maintained. You inform one of the servants outside that you have come to visit, and in a matter of minutes, you see a young man coming out. The young man, with smiles, greets you by holding your hands and bowing.

"It is an honor! An honor to be visited by such a prestigious general!" the young man says with a smile. "I am Liu Cong, an unworthy fellow. Please, do come in."

As rumors stated, Liu Cong is handsome with good features on his face and well-groomed hair. His clothing is neat as well, and you can see why people might like him. Liu Cong sits you down.

"Pray tell, to what do I owe you the pleasure of, General?"

>State you want to get to know him better, and ask him some personal questions
>State you wanted to know how Lu Bu's daughter is doing, and ask about her
>Address the issue of Cai Mao and his support of Liu Cong

(I am out for about 20-30 minutes)

>>33736349
>>State you want to get to know him better, and ask him some personal questions
>>State you wanted to know how Lu Bu's daughter is doing, and ask about her

>>33736333
While sure to be funny, we are literally not in the place to do that right now.

>>33736349
>>State you wanted to know how Lu Bu's daughter is doing, and ask about her

>>33736349
>>State you want to get to know him better, and ask him some personal questions
if a second option is possible, then
>State you wanted to know how Lu Bu's daughter is doing, and ask about her

>>33736349
>State you want to get to know him better, and ask him some personal questions
>State you wanted to know how Lu Bu's daughter is doing, and ask about her

>>33736349
>>State you want to get to know him better, and ask him some personal questions
>>State you wanted to know how Lu Bu's daughter is doing, and ask about her

Congratulate him on his marriage to Lu Bu's daughter. Try to get a feel for how will shape Jing in the future, whether he is an unambitious man like his father or not.

What are this nigger's stats, anyway? Is he useful at all?

>>33736349
>>state you wanted to know how Lu Bu's daughter is doing.
Then
>>state you want to get to know him better! and ask some personal questions

>>33736340
I think it's safe to say we already have, anon.

>>33736349
>State you want to get to know him better, and ask him some personal questions
>State you wanted to know how Lu Bu's daughter is doing, and ask about her

This is a fact-finding mission not a plot in the open meeting.

>>33736340

We already did.

>>33736349
>>State you wanted to know how Lu Bu's daughter is doing, and ask about her
>>>State you want to get to know him better, and ask him some personal questions

Our priority is Lord Lu Bu's daughter, but we should definitely get to know Liu Cong as well.

>>33736349
>>State you want to get to know him better, and ask him some personal questions
>>State you wanted to know how Lu Bu's daughter is doing, and ask about her

>>33736349
>State you want to get to know him better, and ask him some personal questions
>State you wanted to know how Lu Bu's daughter is doing, and ask about her

>>33736333
Why not do one better and hold it with Lingqi's sister since she's the one who is actually here?

>>33735830
Absolutely. Once Jing is under Lu Bu control or if we have to use force to take it Cai Mao's gotta go. He's too untrustworthy to keep around. We should talk to Chen Gong about how he'd like to deal with him. If he sees a chance to further improve his family's station by throwing Lu Bu under the bus I fully expect he'll do so in a heartbeat. He showered us with praise and lavish treatment in order to get us to further his cause, but that means he thinks we're a simple greedy bandit lord that can be bought with kind words and expensive wine. It's a little insulting and nothing to get openly angry about, but he likely thinks he has Zhu Xing's measure. One day we should be sure dissuade him of that notion.

>>33736415
An average civil officer, not bad not good. A terrible general and warrior.

>>33736505
>Why not do one better and hold it with Lingqi's sister since she's the one who is actually here?
>>33736505
Let's do it.

>>33736505
I-I'm kind of trying to get with ur sister. Do you know her favorite color/food/instrument?

>>33736505
>>33736548

Is it appropriate in ancient China to get an one-on-one audience with a married woman?

I honestly don't know so I thought I might ask

>>33736572
She wouldn't believe us.

>>33736574
Probably not. But there's no problem with Liu Cong sitting in. Other than embarrassment.

>>33736510
Cai Mao is still a good naval commander. We can still use him

So now that rumors are floating that we're pursuing Lingqi, what's our plan when Lu Bu hears of it?

I say we state our honorable intentions plainly. That's the only approach Lu Bu will respect. We've got a good enough relationship with him and Lingqi that it just might work.

>>33736609
>embarrassment.
It's kinda our shtick.
We manifest spaghetti.

>>33736644
Remind him of the conversation we had in chang an. Tell him we know what he feels like, now.

After we meet with Liu Cong and Lu Lingqi, anyone want to go for a friendly spar with Liu Biao's strongest officer? (Whoever that might be?)

It would be fun, boost our WAR (maybe), and raise our reputation among Liu Biao's officers as well.

>>33736702

That would probably be Gan Ning.

>>33736702

Uh, not Lingqi, her sister I mean.

>>33736349
>State you want to get to know him better, and ask him some personal questions
>State you wanted to know how Lu Bu's daughter is doing, and ask about her

>>33736574
I don't think it is, but asking to see her while in the company of her husband should be doable since we are acting as a representative of her father and can claim to be checking on her on behalf of her father's paternal affection. You know see how she's adjusting to her new home, if she has any messages she'd like to send home or anything she'd like to ask be sent to her.

>>33736702
Agreed.

>>33736722
>Gan Ning

Is it time to go a-recruitin'?

>>33736611
So long as Chen Gong can corral his politicking yeah, his naval skill may make him worth keeping around.

>>33736752

Hes under Huang Zu.

You think we'll get a chance?

>>33736752
It's unlikelyimpossible we'll get another turn in Jing.

>>33736764
Wasn't that Wen Ping fellow a good naval officer as well? (The guy who lead the vanguard and kicked ass)

If we can find enough talented naval officers, Cai Mao might be too much trouble to keep around.

But honestly I would defer to Chen Gong on this anyway.

>>33736768
Oh heck yeah!

>>33736769
It's still worth a try.

>>33736752

Anon, we can't poach our ally's officers for obvious reasons. If we really want them, we'll have to wait until the succession crisis breaks out.

>>33736845
>we can't poach our ally's officers for obvious reasons

It ain't a crime if you don't get caught and we all know how great Gan Ning is at subterfuge.

>>33736914

It's pretty obvious what happened if an officer deserts/leaves and goes to join your ally's forces.

Unless you want him to wear a mask all the time and become the General of Manifest Luchadores.

>>33736780
Agreed, he may not be infallible, but Chen Gong has decent enough sense that he could point us in the right direction and we can clean up any messes from lack of foresight (we're the third part of the Lu Bu/Chen Gong divide and are positioned to act as the clean up crew and support structure of the faction so long as we choose to do so and don't fuck up).

Speaking of Wen Ping we should do our best to poach him if possible, I don't recall if he was masterful at naval combat but I do remember he was bad ass enough to warrant using as a general.

>>33736845
Though yeah, it'll have to come after Liu Biao passes.

>>33736953
>become the General of Manifest Luchadores
I bet Gan Ning could and would do that.

>>33736953
>become the General of Manifest Luchadores

Anon I'm not seeing a problem here

>>33736953
>Gan Ning becomes Char.

>>33736953
>putting anything past Gan Ning

Sorry guys, I don't see how anything other than rolling three 100s would get us to to safely walk away with Gan Ning.

>>33737051
With our luck it'd be three 1's

>>33737059
>Gan Ning explodes and Liu Biao thinks it was us

WELL SHIT!

>>33737085
>Spaghetti is found on the scene, further implicating us.

>>33737104

Who is it?

It must be the General!

Which one?

The General who Manifests Spaghetti~

>>33737120
No! It wasn't me!
>manifests spaghetti
Well shit.

>>33737141
At least we'll never go hungry

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“I have heard much about your talents,” you state to Liu Cong with a genial smile. “Lord Liu Biao has said much about you, and I was hoping to get to know you better?”

“Ahh... Father has praised me? That is... good to hear,” Liu Cong says with embarrassment and a small chuckle.

“Please, tell me about yourself. How goes your studies? Do you possess any hobbies, my Lord?”

“Me? Well, there's nothing interesting about me...” Liu Cong replies as he sits down and pours you some wine. “I've studied some politics and administration, but I am afraid that I do not have too much the knack for it. I think I can do well enough, but in regards to men like my own father and Master Kuai Yue, I think I fall greatly under.”

Liu Cong seems genuine and humble, you think. It is for this reason that people probably like him.

“I do some writing and art on my spare time. Actually, would you like to see one of my works?” he asks as he takes out a scroll from a cabinet and hands it to you. You open it up, and it is poetry writing. While you are not familiar in this matter... Even you can tell it is just mediocre. It is not bad per say, but not excelling either. It seems Liu Cong is correct when he assesses himself as okay but no talented. You give him some praises there regardless.

“How is Lady Lu doing?” you ask.

“Ahhh, she is doing quite fine! Would you like to see her?” He goes to one of the other rooms, and motions with his hands for someone to come. Lady Lu comes out with a perky smile.

“General Zhu Xing is it?” she says with a bright look. Compared to Lingqi, you can tell the elder sister is much more open and of happy personality.

“How do you fare? Is my father doing well?”

>Ask her how things are going here
>Talk to her about the Southlands and your recent exploits

>>33737248
>Ask her how things are going here

>>33737248
>Ask her how things are going here

And then ask her about Lingqi!

>>33737248
>>Talk to her about the Southlands and your recent exploits
Give her news about lingqi, since we only know stuff about lu bu second-hand.

>>33737248
>>Talk to her about the Southlands and your recent exploits

She asked us about how her father is, so we should tell her first.

>>33737248
>Ask her how things are going here
>Talk to her about your future exploits with her sister

>Talk to her about the Southlands and your recent exploits

>>33737248
>>Ask her how things are going here
other
>>Tell her of her sister and father

Anyone else a bit surprised that this political marriage looks like it is actually working out for the participants?

>>33737248
>talk to her about the southlands and your recent exploits.

But dont make it sound like it was scary. Stress her father winning without much difficulty and us being really cool.

>>33737248
>Ask her how things are going here
Tell her, her Father is doing well at least, but we don't know much about recent events.
And then talk about Lingqi.

Funnily enough as soon as Raian posted, Lu Bu's theme started in my playlist.

>>33737248
>>Talk to her about the Southlands and your recent exploits

And pause and sigh when Lingqi's name comes up. That'll get Lady Lu's attention since she's much more socially adapted than Lingqi is.

Nothing like asking the elder sibling on what to do to attract their younger sibling's attention, eh? Wink wink nudge nudge whistle!

>>33737342
>us being really cool.
Nah, we've never boasted about anything, really. Play up our generals.

>>33737248
>>Talk to her about the Southlands and your recent exploits

Tell her about her sister as well.

>Ask her how things are going here

She seems happy enough here

>>33737358
Haha, this

I like you, anon. I like you, and I want you.

>>33737248
>and I was hoping to get to know you better?”

General of Manifest Spaghetti indeed

>>33737337
Not really. Political marriages do work out better on average than modern marriages based on "love".

>>33737392
That's only because divorce was harder back then.

>>33737248
>>Talk to her about the Southlands and your recent exploits

Don't emphasize our accomplishments, we're not one to brag.

>>33737366
us meaning our force, obviously. Dont forget, this is Lu Bu's daughter. She has to hear "strongest in the land" every day. She'll be okay with a couple boasts about our own accomplishments.

>>33737337
>>33737392
>>33737411

Both parties tend to know what's at stake so they try to not fuck things up, not to mention the whole "honor thy ancestors lest ye be condemned to a thousand deaths in the underworld" or whatever Buddhist/Confucian hell was.

>>33737417

If we do this, we should assure him of our assistance in any defence matters.

As they have ridden to us, so too shall we ride to them.

>>33737437
BY MY AXE

>>33737457
And my spaghetti

>>33737437
It's kind of by the default that we'll help Lu Bu's daughter and her husband. I don't think he actually knows what is going on and if he doesn't, it's best not to be the one who gives him that clue.

>>33737491

Some reassurance would help. Especially in person by one of Lu Bu's top generals.

>>33737526

If he doesn't know anything, which he likely doesn't based on his personality, reassurances will make it worse.

>>33737547
why?

>>33737526
My point is that giving it to Liu Cong himself would make things worse if he doesn't know anything. Liu Cong may not agree with being pushed forward if his brother is willing to fight for it. Or if generals are willing to fight in their names.

>>33737593

Oh, I'm not going about backing that power play.

I meant just reassurances on the mutual defence pact against outsiders.

>>33737554
Someone like him is likely to get startled by such a revelation. He'll likely make inquiries, and I don't think we can predict what the consequences would be.

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"We have recently taken control of Yang," you begin. "I have defeated Wang Lang, and Lord Lu Bu has defeated Yan Baihu. The campaign was long and arduous, but we did well..."

You go on a bit about the battles and victories won here and there at the Southlands. Lady Lu nods every so often and keeps her attention on you, though you notice that she is doing it out of respect and etiquette... A woman like her likely has little interest and knowledge of how war goes, and the topic on hand does not sway in her direction. Still, Liu Cong is impressed and he actually listens with keen interest.

You decide to bring up Lingqi, in hopes that the elder sister might help you. You attempt to subtly bring her up by talking of her accomplishments and then asking Lady Lu about how Lingqi was as a child. Unfortunately, you are not subtle enough to bypass Lady Lu who laughs.

"My, are you by chance interested in my sister, General?" she says in a good fashion. Liu Cong laughs as well, and you cannot help but admit it.

"Lingqi is not like me, or other ladies," Lady Lu says. "As you can tell, she is much more like the other men and acts rough. Lingqi..." she pauses and sighs for a moment. "Lingqi is a lonely girl. She does not talk much, and she puts a barrier around herself. She follows my father... and I think she may be afraid that he might die and she might become alone. General, it would be great if you could become her friend and earn her trust and be there for her. Treat her as you would do a good friend, and I am sure she will open up to you."

You talk a bit more with Liu Cong and his wife before departing.

"Good fortune for your future battles, General," Liu Cong says as he sees you out. "And in your pursuit of love," he says with a laugh.

>>33737636
That's fine if we said it in general or to Liu Biao or his generals. Their external threats are dealt with. Telling it to Liu Cong directly implies something else and he's smart enough to pick up that we felt the need to say that because something is going on.

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>>33737707
Jing province is a great and vast land full of wealth. You notice many people have traveled here to live her, away from the large scale wars and banditry of the north. Perhaps you would do well to recruit someone from here... Though your political acumen and networking skills are a bit lacking. It might take some luck to find a truly exceptional person, but you decide to try anyway and search for some talent.

Roll 1d100. First three.

Rolled 42

>>33737729

Exceptional Person Please

Rolled 74

>>33737729

>>33737729

Welp, them's the breaks on the advice roll.

Rolled 63

>>33737729

Wooo

Rolled 31

>>33737729

Rolled 56

>>33737729
Let's do this.

Rolled 37

>>33737707
>"Lingqi is a lonely girl. She does not talk much, and she puts a barrier around herself. She follows my father... and I think she may be afraid that he might die and she might become alone. General, it would be great if you could become her friend and earn her trust and be there for her. Treat her as you would do a good friend, and I am sure she will open up to you."

Hory
Fucking
SHEEEEIT

Did we choose best waifu or did we choose best motherfucking waifu!?

>>33737729

>>33737707

We truely are the general who manifests spaghetti

>>33737737
>>33737740
>>33737747

59.7? That's not bad I guess

>>33737751
I'm kind of surprised at you people. Lingqi is really easy to read - her entire thing is that she's big into devotion and loyalty, and she thinks she has to be the successor to Lu Bu because he has no sons. So she tries to turn herself into a colossal badass while fighting her own temperment and traditions which say she is wrong for doing so.

>>33737786
Well, it's still useful to hear someone else confirm it.

I'm disappointed we didn't at least offer to deliver a letter, though.

>>33737781
So if 100 is Gan Ning with a Luchadore mask what would a 60 be?

>>33737845

A no-name with Bunny Ears?

>>33737707
Two more people on the list of 'people who know Zhu Xing has a crush on Lu Lingqi'

>>33737729
We're going to need to ask Chen Gong to send someone out here to scout around a bit. A properous city tends to attract highly talented individuals.

I'm sure Liu Biao and his staff wouldn't mind us lifting one or two scholars away from Jing Province.

>>33737854
So Xu Shu? He can hop really high in DW8.

>>33737845
maybe another administrator?
or perhaps since we're so military heavy its a powerful warrior like Gan Ning (since his overall impact is lesser than a Gan Ning level administrator)?

>>33737925
That list is at least 5000 people long at this point, anon.lingqi isn't on it

>>33737942

I wonder if Diao Chan and Lu Bu have any idea.

>yfw the whole court is taking side bets when they're finally gonna get together

>>33737925
Considering the whole army is likely making scuttlebutt about it that's not that big a deal.

>>33737942
Fuck!

>>33737925
>Chen Gong
>Zhang Liao
>All other subordinate generals
>Every soldier in our army
>Lu Bu's eldest daughter and her husband

The only ones who don't know are Lu Bu and Lingqi. As expected of the Lu clan.

Your search for talent does not find much success, though you do hear of some talented people around the area you can recruit. You have the chance to employ one person, who do you choose?

>a man said to be a talented writer and calligrapher
>a rumored retired Yellow Turban officer, who has taken to studying in Jing

>>33737968
Yes, that's the general consensus of the people watching our spaghetti sideshow.

>>33737994
>>a rumored retired Yellow Turban officer, who has taken to studying in Jing

>>33737994
>>a man said to be a talented writer and calligrapher

We got a shitload of warriors and barely enough administrators/scholars. Diversity is needed.

>>33737994

>a man said to be a talented writer and calligrapher

I don't know if I trust them yellow turban guys.

>>33737994
>a man said to be a talented writer and calligrapher

we're really officer heavy, need administrators or whatever this guy is.

>>33737994
>>a rumored retired Yellow Turban officer, who has taken to studying in Jing

>>33737994
>>a man said to be a talented writer and calligrapher

Propagandist found?

>>33737994
>a man said to be a talented writer and calligrapher
Pen is mightier than the sword and all.

>>33737994
>>a man said to be a talented writer and calligrapher

Around Yellow Turbans, don't lay down your burdens.

>>33737994
>a man said to be a talented writer and calligrapher

we need Brains more than brawn at this point in time

>inb4 It's the guy we had thrown in jail.

>>33737994
>>a man said to be a talented writer and calligrapher
We all understand now we Have to send letters. I'm not saying even for that Sun Ce plan, just in general it's a golden opportunity

>>33737994
>>A man said to be a talented calligrapher
Considering we used to work for Dong Zhuo the yellow turban fellow may not like us too much

>>33737994
>>a rumored retired Yellow Turban officer, who has taken to studying in Jing

Yellow Turbans are rad as hell.

>>33737942
>>33737962
>>33737980

I bet Zhang Liao ships it. I never thought I'd get to say that in all my life.

>>33738147

When the wedding is finally announced, no one looks surprised.

>>33738080
Around Yellow Turbans, don't close your curtains.

Around Yellow Turbans, protect your Germans.

Around Yellow Turbans, assert assertions.

>>33737959
....i can see that

>>33738143

Yellow Turbans did nothing wrong!

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You decide to pay the man know for his writing a visit. You are informed by the locals that he is at the local tavern, and you make your way through the city to travel there. On an open outside tavern, you see the rumored man at a table sitting before a Go board. You walk to him, and greet him.

"Play a game with me," he remarks, not looking up and starting at the Go board with a hand on his chin.

Well... You may as well indulge the man if you're trying to recruit him...

>play in an aggressive fashion, attempting to take territory and pieces
>play defensively and attempt to counter your opponent
Roll 1d100, best of three

>Lu Bu and Lingqi find out. Both of them say you have to beat them in combat in order to marry her. End up fighting the two of them at the same time.

>Pursuit in the Lu ends in pain.

Rolled 18

>>33738228
Play aggressively

Rolled 34

>>33738228
>>play in an aggressive fashion, attempting to take territory and pieces

Rolled 50

>>33738228
>>play defensively and attempt to counter your opponent

Rolled 55

>>33738228
>>play in an aggressive fashion, attempting to take territory and pieces

Rolled 6

>>33738228
>play defensively and attempt to counter your opponent

>>33738228
>>play in an aggressive fashion, attempting to take territory and pieces

>>33738254
>Best of three
>50

The dice gods really hate us, huh?

>>33738250
>>33738254
>>33738257

Aaaaand the wheel of mediocrity strikes again.

Seriously, did we spend all of our kickass rolls in Thread 1?

>>33738228
>>Play in an aggressive fashion, attempting to take territory and pieces.

>>33738250
>>33738253
>>33738254
34

We fucking suck at Go.

Rolled 28

>>33738228
>play defensively

>>33738284

Best of three

maybe he'll take pity on us...

Rolled 24

>>33738228
>>play in an aggressive fashion, attempting to take territory and pieces
I believe this has been our style. But we mustn't let our comrades get hurt to badly.

>>33738302
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

>>33738228
We will need to pull our most practiced strategic moves to win this game *fumbles spaghetti all over board*.
>>Play in an aggressive fashion, attempting to take territory and pieces.

>>33738291
>>33738228

>Best of Aggressive is a 55.
>Best of Defensive is a 50.

Welp. We're screwed either ways. Good thing this is just a game, right? Right?

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>>33738211
Wrong anon, this guy did nothing wrong. Most of the Yellow Turbans were actually just bandits using the Yellow Turban name to loot from hungry peasants

>>33738302
Maybe we can try to make it obvious we are learning from our terrible defeat? Some people might like the challenge in dealing with dullards like us. Chen Gong seems to.

>>33738309
I'd laugh too if I were him. "...you -are- general Zhu Xing correct? Not some noble from off the street who I mistook for him? That's you? Ah... I see. Good day then..."

>>33738337

No, he takes the top 3 rolls regardless of the voting decisions. It's a flat 50.

>>33738361
No, you're mistaken. It's make a decision and then make a roll for that decision.

Therefore, there's two branches that could go either ways. Now we just need people to decide which to go with.

>>33738347
We aren't really a dullard so much as young and prone to hesitance. (Losing the emperor and the capital due to a simple blunder can do that to a guy).

That's probably what happened here. We either went in way to strong and he smacked us for it or we were way to hesitant and he smacked us for it.

>>33738394

I am sure that's wrong.

>(Only first three rolls will count, as a note not to metagame the highest rolls)

http://archive.foolz.us/tg/thread/32811583/#32817691

>>33738469
You cherrypicker. That was for that that fight and later used strictly for duels.

Overall, the format since Thread 1 has been unchanged for general rolls.

>>33738524
You're insane.

>>33738524

Can you prove citation? I was just going through Foolz searching for Raian posts with "roll" in it.

>>33738524
You'd be wrong, considering the number of rolls for actions we've done

Rolled 86

Jesus Christ guys your rolls are pathetic. Let me show you how it's done.

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You play the game with the man. You decide to go on the offensive and play aggressively, hoping to impress the man by soundly defeating him. Unfortunately, the man is better skilled than you and manages to counter most of your moves. You do your best and manage to maintain the board, and by the end, you are beaten but have managed to prove yourself decent.

"A simple game like this can say many things about a person," the man says at the end. "Your style of play suggests you can make abrasive actions at times. You regret the decision, then become cautious to counteract the decision. In the near future, it may be better not to be overcautious and think matters thoroughly than with fear."

The man stands, and dusts himself off.

"General Zhu Xing is it? What can this Wang Can do for you?"

You stand, and with a bow, talk to him of the future of the land and your force.

"Lord Lu Bu seeks to unite the land, and I intend to follow him to accomplish his goals. The land of Yang is in need of talented people, especially those on civil matters as we are mostly warriors and generals. I would humbly ask you, Master Wang Can, to serve our force and advise us."

"Hah... Why not. I have been keeping myself free for too long. Very well, I will join your administration. I would like to see if Lord Lu Bu's pieces can overtake the land."

Wang Can joins your forces! You talk to him for a bit before he departs for Yang.

>>33738632
A little slow on the draw there, champ.

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>>33738646
You stay in Jing for a while longer. One day you see a few soldiers panicking and making their way to the administrative building. Curious, you follow and learn the details of what is going on. It seems a small rebellion has started in Jing by a relatively minor general by the name of Zhang Xian. Liu Biao orders Huang Zu to put down the rebellion.

You wonder if you should volunteer to help. Liu Biao has treated you exceptionally well, and it might also do good for your support should you aid him and Jing. However, that means you will have to take orders from Huang Zu, whom you know are not in good terms with. Should you give Liu Biao some help?

>Aid Liu Biao
>Return to Jian Ye

>>33738676
>>Return to Jian Ye

We don't want to get tied up here. And we also need to whip our new recruits into shape and deal with the Shanyue.

>>33738676
>>Return to Jian Ye

Fuck that, we ain't taking orders from a chump.

Rolled 70

>>33738676
Aid Liu Biao.
Try to steal as much fame from Huang Zu as possible. He is supporting the opposing faction after all.

>>33738676
>>Aid Liu Biao

Because Gan Ning is under him.

I. Want. Him.

>>33738676
>>Return to Jian Ye

>>33738676
>>Aid Liu Biao
The main negative from our viewpoint seems to be taking orders from a guy who doesn't like us too much. That's a small price to pay for more support in the region.

>>33738676
>>Aid Liu Biao

But send word to our capital of our delayed departure.

>>33738676
>Aid Liu Biao

He's not going to risk the wrath of Lu Bu by trying to get us killed, and he probably won't pull a Cai Mao. Also, we need to get in with Liu Biao before shit hits the fan.

>>33738676
>>Aid Liu Biao

>>33738676
>>Aid Liu Biao

Lu Bu's army has red on their ledger. By taking it upon ourselves to repay Liu Biao, we thereby reduce the amount of repayment required in the near/far future.

A little foreplanning here, gents.

>>33738676
>Return to Jian Ye

Wouldn't Huang Zu send us out on a suicidal mission? I don't like it.

>>33738676
>Return to Jian Ye

>>33738676
>>return to Jian Ye
Unless someone directly asks us, we probably shouldn't help. We should go back and make sure to maintain our own lands

>>33738676
>>>Aid Liu Biao

>Aid Liu Biao

Why pass up the opportunity for a battle simply because we have to work with an oaf?

>>33738676
>Aid Liu Biao

>>33738676
>Aid Liu Biao
The need isn't great, but they're still an ally and we still have a debt to repay.

>>33738676
>>Return to Jian Ye

Have you people forgotten about Meng Huo?

>>33738676
>Return to Jian Ye

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Rolled 16

>>33738754
>survive the suicide mission
>gain fame
>tell Lu Biao about Huang Zu being a shit commander and risking his allies righthand mans life lightly
YES
YES
YES

>>33738676
>>Aid Liu Biao
We do this everybody. Not so that we can help him, but so we can get close and find ways to fuck with him. Feign benevolence & stick fire up his pooper, figuratively of course. Fuck him.

>>33738676
>>Aid Liu Biao

Since Liu Biao option is clearly going to win, we should think of ways to prevent Huang Zu from screwing us.

Please don't volunteer for any really dangerous duties like playing decoy or bait. If Huang Zu decides he wants us out of the way, he'll just withhold support.

We should offer to duel the enemy commander, but we should be careful about any attempts to remove us or put us in dangerous positions.

>>33738820
He already kind of trusts us, though.

>>33738828

Obviously, we work closely with Gan Ning.

Treat him well and with respect.

Thats the best thing to get out of this.

>>33738828
Huang Zu has no real reason to fuck us. We treated him with courtesy in our first meeting, proved ourself by beating ce bloody and have done nothing against him afterwards. He might dislike us because of our relations with backstabber-kun, but it's doubtful he'd sacrifice a part of his army just for the hope of killing us.

>>33738676
>>Return to Jian Ye
Huang Zu is either going to try to kill us or steal all the credit. What's worse is that we're aiding the enemy of Liu Cong.

>>33738828
we should find himself in the enemy ranks unexpectedly then we send his head to sun ce terrible Idea I know.

>>33738676
>>Aid Liu Biao

>>33738800
First, Meng Huo's territory is in the southwest, Lu Bu's is in the southeast.
Second, Meng Huo isn't that strong until he unites the Nanman tribes against the invaders, we haven't invaded his space yet.

>>33738878

You can see it that way or see it as stealing his glory.

>>33738861
>>33738828
Does he even know that we've been getting involved in the whole prince off?

>>33738898
He knows we traveled back to Jing with whatshisface, knows we went to meet Liu Cong. So he probably thinks we're interfering.

This is a good chance to gain a sliver of glory away from Lu Bu's stable of bad asses and test ourselves as a warrior. That we will be taking steps to pay back Liu Biao for lending us aid against Yuan Shu and promote our reputation as honorable is just more reason to lend some aid.

>>33738861
We've also visited the younger brother though and that means we likely will back his claim, making this a good time to take us out of the picture without causing much of a fuss. Don't underestimate this guy's ability to be an asshole.

>>33738861
>>33738898

We know in-character that Huang Zu might lead Liu Qi's faction. Huang Zu knows that getting rid of Lu Bu's top general and confidante would weaken the Lu Bu faction, and Cai Mao's faction as a result. Family relations matter after all.

I'm not opposed to helping Liu Biao. I'm opposed to trusting Huang Zu and putting ourselves in really dangerous positions.

Yes to Duels, No to Decoys

>>33738934
>we likely will back his claim
no, it means Lu Bu will likely back his claim, which is a given considering his daughter is married to Liu Cong.

>>33738924
Why is he supporting the first prince anyway? Can't we get him to switch sides if we bro it up a little this campaign?

>>33738954
The first prince is probably more capable, even if sickly.

>>33738954

Unlikely since Cai Mao and Huang Zu hate each other.

Huang Zu probably has more to gain from the first prince than subordinating himself to Liu Cong, whose mother is from the Cai family.

>>33738954
Tradition, mate. For centuries, the seat of power has been passed down from father to his eldest son.

If someone bucks tradition, the world shakes and people freak out.

>>33738954
We don't know if he's actually supporting the elder son, it's just an inference that people made since Cai Mao supports the younger son and Huang Zu hates Cai Mao

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“Lord Liu Biao,” you state coming forward. “I have taken much favors from you, and you have treated me most generously. Please, let me aid you and General Huang Zu in quelling this rebellion.”

Hearing this, Liu Biao is overjoyed.

“Please aid General Huang Zu is taking down this rebellion, and you would have my utmost gratitude.” Liu Biao states with a smile. On the corner of the court, Huang Zu seethes.

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You travel with Huang Zu to the commandery in rebellion. Huang Zu barely acknowledges you. Near the borders of the commandery in rebellion, Huang Zu calls upon one of his subordinates.

“I am giving you two thousand men. March, and defeat these rebels.”

The man frowns slightly.

“Is that not too little to suppress this rebellion? I would think that I would at least need ten thousand...”

Huang Zu scoffs.

“What are you if you cannot even defeat a bunch of rabble? Your orders are given, now off with you.”

The man grits his teeth.

>Volunteer to go and aid the man
>Say nothing

>>33739000

Plus Cai Mao made the specific point of requesting that Zhu Xing snitch on Huang Zu. He wasn't exactly subtle about it.

>>33739015
Oh boy. I do smell a trap. But it might just be Huang Zu's Bowel movements.