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While Jiangxia has been captured order and pacification has still not finished. As Liu Biao was a generous man and treated his people well, you hear reports that not all of the populace is pleased with your presence and takeover of the commandery. At times like these rebellions may happen and you must ensure your rule is intact.

You hear news that Sun Jian has successfully taken Nan. Though initially Liu Biao held the advantage by luring Sun Jian's vanguard troops to an ambush, the veteran warriors of Sun Jian and his competent commanders were able to break free and push Liu Biao back to the city of Jiangling. Jiangling was sieged and after two weeks of battle, Huang Zu was slain by Cheng Pu. With morale plummeting after the commander's death, Sun Jian's forces broke through and captured Nan commandery and Jiangling city. He plans to rest all his men and pacify the area before he attacks Liu Biao again.

In any case you most pacify Jiangxia yourself. How do you pacify the areas?

>by the use of your military strength. Your troops will keep order and they shall make it clear dissent is not allowed
>through diplomacy with the nobles and ensuring they are kept happy
>spread word to the common people that you are a just and fair ruler

Aww yes, Three Kingdoms Quest, bitches!

>>580822
>through diplomacy with the nobles and ensuring they are kept happy
>spread word to the common people that you are a just and fair ruler

Favor the carrot, not the stick for now.

>>580822
We spared Cai Mao for a reason

>diplomacy with nobles

And use our decent reputation as well as a secondary measure

>>580827
This. They only need to look at our military achievements to not be rowdy if it really comes down to it. Doubt it will. We are a man of morals foremost I feel

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>>580822
>by the use of your military strength. Your troops will keep order and they shall make it clear dissent is not allowed

Reporting in on holiday.

>>580835
That's the one

>>580822
>>spread word to the common people that you are a just and fair ruler
This will be the core of our food and merchantile sector with Runan serving as our Military training and gathering point while Chen is our strong hold.

>>580822
>>through diplomacy with the nobles and ensuring they are kept happy

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You decide that pacifying the nobles of the area would be a good start. They are the landowners and they can keep the rest of the people in check if you earn their loyalty. Remembering that the Cai family is very influential, you bring forth Cai Mao to you. When the man arrives he quickly bows and fills you with praise with a smile.

“Lord Zheng Li, what can I do for you? I, your humble servant, am most grateful that you have show my family and I kindness.”

“Sir Cai Mao, your clan is most influential here, yes?” you ask.

“Of course. The reason Lord Liu Biao married my sister was because the Cai family has been here for many generations and we are very influential.”

“Then would you be so kind as to help me by talking with the other nobles of Jiangxia? Earn their trust and loyalty for me and I would be grateful.”

“Of course of course my Lord!” Cai Mao says happily. You send Lu Fan together with Cai Mao to placare the people of Jiangxia. After a week you hear reports that Cai Mao and Lu Fan has successfully swayed the nobles to your cause. (+1 Pol).

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>>580997
One night you hear word that Cai Mao's sister, Lady Cai Shi has arrived to your office. She comes to your quarters in finely dressed silk, perfume, and makeup. You raise an eyebrow at her presence as Cai Shi comes beside you and begins pouring you some wine.

“My Lord, I am ever grateful for the favor you have show my family and my son,” she says as she pours warm wine in a cup. “Allow me to serve you in any way I can,” she says as she grabs a small fan and begins keeping you comfortable.

There should be no poison in the wine nor should she have any concealed weapons since you have made many precautions to keep the Cai family in check and to make sure they are not doing suspicious. Then the only thing Cai Shi is here for is well...

You look at the woman. She is almost in her thirties but she is quite beautiful; more pretty than most women you have met. Liu Biao likely did not marry her solely for political reasons. As Cai Shi pours you more wine, her hands lightly brushes off your own and it is quite clear she is attempting to woo you. Though you certainly will not take her as a wife, perhaps you can keep her as a concubine?

>let Cai Shi help you as a servant, but nothing more
>tell Cai Shi to leave
>keep Cai Shi as a minor concubine
>let Cai Shi please you tonight, but nothing more after that

>>581005
>keep Cai Shi as a minor concubine

If it's acceptable to her, not quite sure how it would be percieved otherwise. Concubine does mean chance for legal heirs, yes?

>>581005
>>let Cai Shi help you as a servant, but nothing more

>>581005
>>keep Cai Shi as a minor concubine

sounds kickass to me. Maybe we'll even get a kid out of it

>>581023
I'm okay with going minor concubine so long as we keep a close watch on the Cais though, don't want them to become too influential.

>>581013
As far as I can remember it is socially acceptable to have a harem as long as you have the means to support multiple women.

>>581005
>>keep Cai Shi as a minor concubine
Well we do need a kid and I don't see any adoptable ones as of yet. Treat her and her son well.

>>581023
>>581030
To clarify, I'm switching votes to minor concubine.

>>keep Cai Shi as a minor concubine

>>581005
>>tell Cai Shi to leave until we speak to her brother
Something of such import must be done fairly Lady Cai. I would not dishonor the Cai clan.

Also might Anna announce on Twitter yer actually running. I completely forgot and just looked through the catalog.

>>581005
>>let Cai Shi help you as a servant, but nothing more
>>tell Cai Shi to leave

Either. Old dusty broad is of little use to us.

>>580822

>through diplomacy with the nobles and ensuring they are kept happy

Where di we leave off in relations with others again? I remember we neutral with Cao Cao and Buddies with Sun Sun

>>581055
Come on, we are a young guy that's probably a virgin or has not had lots of pus. Wouldn't be surprised if Zheng had to later suppress his lust.

>>581060
Neutral with Tao Qian probably disliked with Yuan Shu and Shao.

>>581066
We are good terms with Tao Qian. We have neutrality with Cao Cao, and bad terms with everyone else.

We are on okay terms with a certain peasant who masquerades himself as Imperial Uncle though

>>581060
Speaking of Sun Sun, think we should pressure the last Liu Biao zone to give him a hand? Would look damn good and then we can go for other options.

>>581084
It may not hurt. Get a Best Buds Bonus for the combat too.

>>581082
Yeah but a thing for the force bin would be nice or something to let us know how other forces see us yeah?

>>581084
Oh definitely
Might want to send a small army after we pacify Jingxia. Would only further cement our friendship and earn us more glory

>>581084

I'm down for surprise help. Maybe send Yang Jing with a small force to raid supply lines or flank liu?

>>581082
What does that last line even mean?

>>581005
C-cute
>other
hold hands with Cai Shi

>>581092
It's in the char pastebin

>>581098
Just some comment about Mr. BENEVOLENCE, but fuck that guy/

>>581108

Oh. I need to re-read my 3 kingdoms era books because I don't get the uncle thing.

>>581098
Liu Bei. I mean reall mate. Not knowing that in a Three Kingdoms Quest?

>>581098
Liu Bei

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You decide that it has been far too long since you had a woman, and your duties ever since you began leading troops has derived you of some worldly pleasures. You allow Cai Shi to continue her duties beside you and when time comes for you to head back to your quarters, you lift Cai Shi up and carry her.

“M-My lord...” she says surprised at your sudden carry. But soon she places a hand on your face and you take the woman to your bed chambers. Once you arrive Cai Shi takes the lead and begins undressing herself and you. She moves to you and embraces your body, Her body is warm and her supple breasts press against you.

“Let me take care of you my Lord, please relax...”

How do you pass the night? As a kindly lover or...

>let Cai Shi take the lead and let her take care of you
>you take the lead firmly and roughly
>attempt to treat Cai Shi romantically and tenderly

>>581115

I know, I'm disapointed in myself.

For some reason I was wondering if Gonzgun made a claim like that.

>>581124

>let Cai Shi take the lead and let her take care of you

>>581124
>>attempt to treat Cai Shi romantically and tenderly
Gonna Wu her!

>>581124
>>attempt to treat Cai Shi romantically and tenderly
Just Becuase it says attempt

>>581136

Ayyyy

>>581094
Well the river flows to that last city, so we could bring our ships and catapults to blockade and pressure them there. Nothing like a pincer when your stronghold has been taken to shoot morale into the floor.

>>581124
>attempt to treat Cai Shi romantically and tenderly

>>581160

I am on board with operation BFF.

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>>581138
>attempt
>with our CHA

Welp, screw it
>>581124
>>attempt to treat Cai Shi romantically and tenderly

>>581160
That sounds like it could be pretty helpful, especially with how well our forces have been doing in naval battles

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You are a romantic at heart, you after all wanted to marry a woman you loved when you last talked with Hao Xian and Yang Jing. You spend the night caressing Cai Shi and attempting fairy tail love making. Cai Shi seems amused by this seemingly understanding your young nature and idealistic idea of intercourse. Though you feel that Cai Shi wanted more, stronger interactions, she goes through the night without any complaints and does her best to please you. You make Cai Shi one of your minor concubines and she will be present to please you whenever you need it.

The time to depart Jiangxia and head back to Runan arrives. Who do you leave in charge of Jiangxia and what officers do you assign there? Or perhaps you would want to make Jiangxia your main headquarters instead of Runan?

Hao Xian, Yang Jing, Song Qian, and Han Fu are stationed at Chen.

>choose officers to govern Jiangxia

>>581217
I'd take personal command of Jiangxia and let Du Ji take charge of Runan since we've secured his loyalty

>>581217
kek, that fucking pic!

Lu Fan, Lu Qian, maybe Liang Xi?

You guys might make better choices...

>>581217
Also please separate Cai Mao from Wei Yan. I think we should keep Wei Yan close by to build loyalty and keep him useful.

Zhang He would be a loyal and competent governor

>>581245

But we want Zhang He close, he's our great general.

>>581217
Take over personally with Liabg Xi and Zhang he. Song Qian Goes to Runan.

>>581252
Cai Mao goes to Runan not Song Qian.

Wang Yi is always an option since she has deep roots in Runan.

>>581217
Cai Mao because he knows the place well, Du Ji as admin, Yang Jing, Lu Qian and Song Qian.

>>581231
I want to finish up the Academy before changing our city. We want that thing built quickly to make use of our prosperous lands before it gets too chaotic.

>>581217
Hmm

Runan has a good strategic position in between Chen and Jingxia, so we may want to settle there.

How plentiful and prosperous a land was Ningxia again?

>>581267
Those are two officers from Chen commandery that we need to replace

>>581277

Very good point. I was us Scholar Guy and Zhang He to finish academy.

Cai Mao or one of the Lu guys might do well.

>>581217
Does Cai Shi view us as a joke now?

>>581298
Ahhh, then just Wang along with the non chen choices. Thats a goodish mix there and we can support either city from Runan.

Too much different choices, need a census.

Hao Xian, Yang Jing, Song Qian, and Han Fu are already stationed at Chen.

Choose as your main quarters
>Runan
>Jiangxia

Select from following to govern either Runan of Jiangxia and send officers to help:
>Cai Mao, Du Ji, Lu Fan, Liang Xi, Lu Qian, Wang Yi, Wei Yan, Zhang He

>>581421
Runan

Du Ji, Lu Fan, Liang Xi, Lu Qian

>>581421
Runan

Du Ji, Lu Fan, Liang Xi, Lu Qian

>>581421
>>Runan

Cai Mai, Du Ji, Wang Yi, and Lu Qian.

>>581429
>>581434
You know, I want to support this except Lu Fan's been such a great adviser to us that I'm not sure I want to separate him from our side. Is it really worth it to put him in Jingxia?

Runan

Du Ji, Lu Fan, Liang Xi, Lu Qian

>>581488

I like him there as our most trusted in that city.

Then again I normally don't vote on this type of stuff because I suck at it.

>>581500
We cant afford to be seperated from our chief advisor. Especially in times of uncertainty.

We should keep him with us. His skills are wasted just administering a peaceful county.

>>581429
Instead of Lu Fan maybe Liang Xi so he can order the merchants to make the most and we keep our advisor.

Wang Yi governs Jiangxia. Cai Mao, Lu Qian, and Du Ji help her out.

We need to leave a competent leader for leading troops in Jiangxi. Lu Qian who's an average schmuck is mpt enough.

>>581538
Yeah that's how I kind of feel.

>>581421
>Runan

>Du Ji, Liang Xi, Lu Qian

And I suppose if we need one more send Cai Mao. I doubt he'll give us much trouble now, especially with his sister in our harem. It would be very unwise of him to turn on us now as long as we have her.

We just committed a Cao Cao people. Let it sink in.

Okay.

Laughing yet?

>Zheng Li takes Cai Shi for himself
>Cao Cao sends us a letter congratulating us and giving us tips and pointers on how to steal other peoples wives

>>581577
No we didn't. Cao Cao forcibly took a woman and then threatened to kill Zhang Xiu. We fucked Cai Shi who wanted it probably so she can secure her own power and as a result helps Cai Mao as well who we know is a spinless guy.

>>581569

Our main problem would just be that that county borders both yuan shu and liu biao.

Liu biao shouldn't be a problem in the future but it might be an avenue of attack for yuan shu.

Du Ji should have full authority in all civil matters but when it comes to war time, authority should shift to our commanding general there.

I'm thinking we should actually assign Zhang He there for the time being since the area is also at risk of being attacked. When we conquer more land that it is protected, we can assign a lesser general and leader.

>>581599
It was a joke about Cao Cao fucking widows.

>>581615
Everyone in the realm knows about Cao Cao and his strange fetish

>>581615

Man everyone is yucking it up with jokes tonight.

Shit's going over everyone's head.

>>581608
That's fair, I suppose sending Zhang He to monitor a border like that would be a good idea for the time being. He can be trusted to defend the province well in case of an attack

Zhang He, Wei Yan, or Wang Yi guys. We need one competent general at Jiangxi. Stop sending only admins there and some archer dude.

>>581421
>>Runan

>>Du Ji, Lu Qian, Zhang He

Du Ji as main Administrator, Zhang He as Military General and empowered with wartime emergency powers. Which means in war, he has full authority to what needs to be done.

After some consideration, I think we should keep Liang Xi with us where he can formulate economic policy for our entire kingdom.

So Du Ji is governing Jiangxia, Lu Qian, Liang Xi, and Zhang He are going to help him?

>>581694
Between Jiangxia and Runan, which area is more economically active/rich in commerce activity.

>>581706
Runan.

>>581713

Then I propose that we keep Liang Xi with us in Runan so that he can work his trade magic on a more prosperous area.

>>581694
No Liang Xi he stays in Runan.

After this campaign, I think we should consider taking Ying Chuan.

Its a small but well populated area which is traditionally a commerce and administrative centre.

It should also be easily reinforceable from our capital in Runan.

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You appoint Du Ji as governor of Jiangxia and you keep Lu Qian and Zhang He as his aides. You return to Runan with the rest of your officers and soon the season of Fall comes. You should be able to collect more taxes and food at the end of this season.

You have some free time to train and also visit an officer.

>choose stat(s) to train

>choose officer to visit

>>581793
>>choose stat(s) to train
Int

>>choose officer to visit
Liang Xi

Lets hear what policies and ideas he might have to propose to implement.

>>581793
>INT
>Wei Yan
Let's see why he admires us so much

>>581793
>>choose stat(s) to train
Pol
>>choose officer to visit
Wei Yan

>>581793
Int and Liang Xi
Let's make Runan great.

>>581793
>Stats
War
I'd like to see us get just a little better before I'm satisfied with our War stat. Feels like forever since we've won a duel and we get challenged pretty much every battle.

>Choose officer to visit
Wei Yan

>>581823
this works for me

>>581793
CHA
Wang Yi
Cause I want more lewd

Please train War. I don't know why we keep wanting Pol when we have sp many admins. We haven't dueled forever and all we do is send Zhang He all the time.

>>581865
but didnt we set her up with our right hand man?

>>581793
War
Zhang He

>>581793
War
Wei Yan

>>581870
No we shipped her with Hao Xian and he's getting that yandere pussy sometime later.

>we can only fuck used goods like Cai Shi
>spaghetti from last game still here

>>581793
>Stats
War

>Choose officer to visit
Wei Yan

>muh lewd
>muh waifu

Go out and get laid you fucking autists

>>581869
Because we're not just a warrior but a lord. Politics is an integral part of three kingdoms.

Like in that last session we weren't able to discern Cao Cao's intentions even though it went well. If it continues, we'd not be able to see through plots or schemes.

>>581910
>used goods like Cai Shi
who doesn't like a girl with experience

>>581944

Everyone knows you want a girl who knows what she likes.

>>581910
>Not taking all the girls yourself
Wew

>>581793

Proceed to nearest house of joy. Do not visit home while passing by.

If dubs, wager family estate on a game of cuju.

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You train your swordsmanship and practice martial arts, finding that you haven't personally fought on the front lines and in duels for some time. Though you are a ruler and a leader, you cannot forget your roots as a warrior. (+2 War)

Wei Yan has certainly left an controversial debate among your officers. Lu Fan in particular did not seem to like Wei Yan for his betrayal of Liu Biao at Jiangxia. You decide to see if he is as treacherous as some people seem to be, and if he is, you can earn more of his personal loyalty. It was after all his ill treatment that he switched sides at the battle of Jiangxia.

You find Wei Yan at the barracks drinking with some of the lower-ranked lieutenants and sub-commanders. You see the man boasting.

“I have studied the Art of War and the stratagems all my life. I am one of the most able warriors and none can best me in personal combat. Yet, I was made to suffer a low rank and no one used my abilities when I served Liu Biao. Now that I have joined here, you all can be certain that victories shall be scored. Enemy lords can send armies three times stronger than mine and I can push them back with a snap of my finger.”

Wei Yan laughs out a loud, and the people around him force a laughter as well. It seems Wei Yan's compatriots seem uncomfortable. You had heard rumors and reports that it was Wei Yan's arrogance that had aliened his comrades back when he served Liu Biao.

“Come, come, drink up!” Wei Yan says as he urges the other men to drink. You appear before Wei Yan and the man stands up to greet you along with the other men.

“Ahh, Lord Zheng Li!” Wei Yan says with a smile. “Would you care to have some alcohol? The jar I bought from the markets the other day is finely distilled. The taste is most sublime.”

>sit and drink with Wei Yan
>tell Wei Yan it is improper to drink in the barracks

>>582062
>sit and drink with Wei Yan
Give them some real Chen wine

>>582062
>>sit and drink with Wei Yan

>>582070
That too. I'm sure we must carry a small flask of the stuff about.

>>582062
Hmm, drinking at the barracks isn't technically wrong since the men here should be off duty. Chastising him like this would be wrong.

>sit and drink with Wei Yan

"Just for abit. It's wrong to drink but one should be careful not to drink excessively. Such drinking should be saved for the tavern."

Something like this should be enough of a hint that we're ok with it to a certain extend but with the barest warning not to go overboard.

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>>582070
HONK

>>582062
A cup is fine here but anymore and we should move to a more fitting place.

You know, I bet Wei Yan and Yang Jing would get along just fine.

>>582119

We can do that. we're sitting to be with our men and drink with them for abit but after that we can ask Wei Yan to come with us for further drinking.

>>582062
>>sit and drink with Wei Yan
show him the good wine

We may want to just get Wei Yan a squad of suckup bodyguards. Literally the job being
>Listen to Wei Yan brag for 8hours a day , Pay:High

So he can get his gloating out without screwing with our troops and generals

>>582153
Sooo Wei Yan becomes acient chinese revolver Ocelot?

>>582114
kek, this works for me. Chen Wine for Wei Yan. Blow him away with quality.

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"I found myself quite thirsty actually," you reply. "I would be glad to take some drinks with you.Pour me a cup," you say as you sit before Wei Yan.

"Very good sir," Wei Yan says as he carefully pours some spirit on an empty cup for you. He looks at the other men and with a wave of his hand dismisses them. "Come on, off with you lot," he says to them. It seems they are more than happy to go as they bow to you and Wei Yan and quickly leave.

Wei Yan hands you the cup of baiju respectfully with both hands and you accept. He waits for you to take the first sip before drinking himself. The alcohol Wei Yan bought is quite good as he stated; clear and with a cloying aftertaste.

"This is a fine drink, but you should try some of Chen's wine," you say. "Years ago Yang Jing and I started up the business. We grew fine grapes and after all this time we have grown a fine enterprise at Chen."

"That sounds splendid my Lord," Wei Yan replies. "Send me word when you wish to drink with me and I will be there in a matter of minute."

The both of you laugh and Wei Yan pours you more drinks. As the two of you drink some more, Wei Yan starts to grow a little buzzed. He begins to boast again.

"My lord, send me to eliminate your enemies. Give me but a thousand footmen and a few hundred cavalry to lead the vanguard and I will be able to conquer this land for you. Let me also be your champion and defeat any who would challenge your army to duels," Wei Yan says thumping his chest.

How do you reply?

>nod along with Wei Yan and let him boast
>lightly criticize Wei Yan of his boasting

>>582270

>nod along with Wei Yan and let him boast
>lightly criticize Wei Yan of his boasting

bit of both since it's not entirely proper to boast all the time, like he's begging to get knocked down a peg or two when the time comes. He may be good, but he has to prove that shit first.

>>582270
>lightly criticize Wei Yan of his boasting

>>582270
Haha maybe after you've beaten my other generals in friendly spars! Lightly criticize but also let him boast

>>582270
>>lightly criticize Wei Yan of his boasting

"Of course. You will be given chances to prove yourself worthy but be careful Wei Yan, not to bite off more than you can chew. Taking the land with but such numbers would be impossible, even for you and me. Histories and sagas remember better heroes who are abit more circumspect and not so boastful."

>>582270
>nod along with Wei Yan.
So long as he shows his merit and gets results, he will see many battles. Talent should be used after all.

>>582290
>>582322
I would recommend not criticizing him right now. Drunkards and assumptions bring calamity when it comes to Romance and the three kingdoms and we don't have that strong a bond yet.

>>582270
>nod along with Wei Yan and let him boast

>>582334

I was thinking more in the terms of friendly advice to him since i was thinking the same thing but he might take it wrongly as well.

I'd prefer for him to not cause more trouble for our troops and generals but I guess I we can over look it for now and tell him in the future.

>>582270
>>nod along with Wei Yan and let him boast
changing vote from >>582322 but if we can still nicely hint to him that he should tone it down, it would be best.

>>582270
>nod along with Wei Yan and let him boast

If I could make a suggestion, why don't we let ourselves do a little bit of boasting too.

"I intend on doing plenty of fighting myself you know! Bah!"

"I certainly do not have any doubts of your abilities and your skill as a warrior Wei Yan," you say. to Wei Yan who smiles. "However," you say raising a finger up to make a point. "You must be careful with your words. You have gotten in to trouble in the past because of your boasting. While I do not mind it, there are others in the force that do."

"Mmm..." Wei Yan murmurs with a frown. "I do not understand what is so wrong with speaking facts.Those with talent and abilities should be able to boast. I would not care if you boasted my Lord, for you deserve it. Nor would I care if lords Hao Xian and lady Wang Yi boasted either. Why do we keep such tiresome scruples of humility and the like? I find it all so foolish," Wei Yan says with a wave of his hand.

"Even so," you say. "A general must act with dignity and must command the respect of his soldiers and comrades. Let your actions and deeds speak, not your words. If can tone down the boasts and if you should serve well in battle, I shall surely promote you to a high position and let your name be remembered throughout history."

Wei Yan smiles at this and clasping his hands, he bows to you.

"Very well my Lord, I shall watch my words from now on."

With that done, what topic do you move on to next?

>ask Wei Yan which officers he likes and respects
>ask Wei Yan about personal matters such as his family
>ask Wei Yan what he thinks your next move should be

>>582386
>ask Wei Yan which officers he likes and respects
>ask Wei Yan about personal matters such as his family

>>582386
>>ask Wei Yan which officers he likes and respects
We are going to make a team of our finest drunk-I mean warriors.

>>582386
>>ask Wei Yan about personal matters such as his family

Get to know him abit better.

>>582386
>>ask Wei Yan which officers he likes and respects
>>ask Wei Yan about personal matters such as his family
>>ask Wei Yan what he thinks your next move should be
Ask about the first two for a little then draw him in with the last. And actually consider it if it's a sound idea.

>>582386
>>ask Wei Yan which officers he likes and respects
>>ask Wei Yan about personal matters such as his family

Suggest a night of drinking with Yang Jing and some of our other generals, such as Song Qian since we've had little enough of the lad in the story. Such a strong and fearsome lad should likely have some family in the same vein, just sayin'

>>582444

Further, we might can goad Wei Yan and Yang Jing into a drinking contest, for morale and such. Yang Jing drinks him under the table, it humbles him slightly in a way that should hurt his pride.

>>582480
*shouldn't

I played Dynasty Warriors yesterday.

I wonder why they decided Wei Yan would be a semi animal barbarian. I mean he's cool and all in that game, but [i]Why[/i]

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“Speaking of your fellow comrades,” you say taking a sip from your cup. “How are you getting along with the other officers? Do you find the others kindred souls? It is my wish for my officers to get along with one another so that we may work more effectively.”

“Ahh well, I wouldn't know what all of the other officers think of me,” Wei Yan replies. “I am still new and have not fought battles with the other generals yet. But I do like Sir Hao Xian. He seems to be a capable and cultured man and I would very much like to become friends with him,” Wei Yan says. “Lady Wang Yi too is quite intelligent and finding a woman like her is a rare breed. In the near future I would very much like to discuss stratagems and tactics with her.” Wei Yan drinks up his cup and then lets out a small sigh. “I like Lord Lu Fan as well, but he seems to greatly distrust me. Perhaps you can speak to him in favor me Lord Zheng Li.”

“If you will show Lu Fan that you are capable and loyal, he will surely grow to trust you as well,” you say to Wei Yan. “Lu Fan is a man of principle and values. Make sure to keep your boasting down as we discussed and you two should get along as well.” Wei Yan nods at this and strokes his beard. You ask about his family next.

“I have two sons and a daughter,” Wei Yan says. “I am hoping that when my sons grow up to be of age they too shall be capable warriors and generals. I will not have my sons be incapable louts. If any of them seem weak or unfit to inherit my clan, then I shall disinherit them.” Wei Yan seems quite strict when it comes to his sons, perhaps a bit too strict.

“And what of you Lord Zheng Li,” Wei Yan asks. He leans in and smiles. “I heard you took Lady Cai Shi as your own recently. A beauty that one, wasted on the likes of Liu Biao. I was not one bit surprised when she clung to you after hearing of Liu Biao's defeat. She's quite a harpy. In any case my Lord, I heard you only took her as a concubine. Should you not be finding a main wife so that you may get a son to inherit your clan in the future?”

>I will find a wife to love later
>perhaps it's time to search for some suitors...

>>582537
>I will find a wife to love later

>>582537
>>I will find a wife to love later

For now I have a country to secure, make sure that those who follow and rally under my banner will not suffer.

>>582537
>perhaps it's time to search for some suitors
Wang Yi or bust

>>582537
>perhaps it's time to search for some suitors...

>>582537
>>I will find a wife to love later

>perhaps it's time for some suitors...

We're 25 already. We seriously need someone to inherit us if we get gacked.

> Later

> Have been thinking of adopting in the meantime

>>582557
SSX waifu

>>582578
This, even if anons are holding on for SSX, she's not gonna be marriable in years (unless you're a pedo)

>>582537
>>perhaps it's time to search for some suitors...

We need some politically advantageous wife, one that will bring some territory under our control, or at least an alliance that we can latter bring under our administration.

>>582592
Having concubines and second wives are 100% okay in this period

>>582615
This isn't all about the waifus and more like 'oh-whos border is entirely along our flank'. Especially when Sun Jian takes Nanyang.

Having to not worry about that flank at all will be a great boon.

>>582634

We can't wait 15-20 years to get a proper marriage man

>>582634
So? Liu Bei had many other wives when he married SSX, we can just make her the top wife after we marry her. Problem solved

>>582592
This will be best wife when she is of age. Not only for the obvious tons of people who waifu her but also for security in that bro alliance with sun jian.

However we may need to go out of order and get second wife first >>582578 has a huge point.

Therefore
>>>perhaps it's time to search for some suitors...

>>582670
Fair enough then. I guess I'm still seeing some things through modern lenses.

"I will marry later when I find a suitable wife I love," you tell Wei Yan who lets out a laugh.

"I hope that day will come soon my Lord," he says. "I do not think many lords have that luxury. Most marriages are political and most women would pretend love to gain status in your family Lord Zheng Li."

You talk with Wei Yan a bit more before you depart.

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Taking a break for today. Will run again Sunday 4:00 PST.

>>582726
Thanks for running arpeggio.

>>582537
>>perhaps it's time to search for some suitors...

>>582726
>"I will marry later

no

>>582726
Thanks for running.

>>582726
C-can we at least look at a list of suitors and suitable wives next time

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Bonus shitpost meme because I'm a bit drunk.

You hear your officers arguing and bickering one day. You come upon Zhang He and Lu Fan arguing with one another.

"I respect you Lord Lu Fan, but Emilia is a bland and boring character. If you were a patrician of arts like I, you would be on the Rem ship. How can you say she is not the best girl after episode 18?"

"I most respectfully disagree sir," Lu Fan says. "Emilia fights for the greater good. Rem was a terrible person and treated killed Subaru several times. It was only when he helped her that she returned kindness; Emilia was kind before Subaru even helped her."

"And yet Emilia could not even help Subaru in his more dire times. Certainly you agree with me, Lord Hao Xian?"

"I disagree with both of you," Hao Xian says with a shake of his head. "The true best girl is Crusch. She is respectable, commands authority, and is not waifubait like the other two."

"You all have shit tastes," Yang Jing roars. "Felt is the best girl. Look how cute she is and the way she told off those shitty nobles."

Your officers turn to you and demand a response.

"My Lord, who do you agree with?"

>>582821

> Clearly we Harem or bust.

Remfags please go REEEE

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>>582821
>"I respect you Lord Lu Fan, but Emilia is a bland and boring character. If you were a patrician of arts like I, you would be on the Rem ship. How can you say she is not the best girl after episode 18?"

I am slain

Fuckiing hell arpeggio!!

>>582821

"All of you have shit taste. Elsa is objectively best."

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>>582821

>>582821
Rem a best.

>>582821
You all have no ambitions...all of you. You dont deserve to be my officers if you stick to one ALL of them are best in their own ways and i would claim them all ALL THE BITCHES

>Then Wang Yi comes with a disgusting looks on their face

>>582821
>"It does not matter who is best girl in this particular chinese cartoon, for Rei will always be the woman most favoured by the Heavens themselves, unlike that thrice-cursed she-devil Asuka."

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>>582821
>"I prefer Konosuba. Because of reasons."

>>582821
I don't watch shit anime my generals

>ITT
>Shit Tastes Generals

>>582821
Clear our throats, then announce that ALL THEIR WAIFUS A SHIT!

>Zhang He is a Remfag
>I can no longer like him

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>>582821

Almost time!

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Your visit with Wei Yan is over and the two of you leave in good note, with Wei Yan promising that he will tone down his arrogance. You hear word that Liang Xi's endeavors with the northern barbarians has gone well and the wine you have bartered brings more income to your kingdom. (+1200 gold)

Other more troubling news comes however. You receive a visit from a villager at your audience hall who is crying and he bows in front of your presence. You ask him what his troubles are.

“My Lord, my village and several other outlying villages have been raided. Our homes have been burned and looted. Many villagers were slain and many of our women taken.”

This comes as a surprise to you. Bandits around your territory have never been a huge problem. You furrow your brows, who do you think is attacking your home? It seems mos to the raided villages were on the border outskirts of your territory.

>(guess the belligerents)

>>594150
Eh, probably either Yuan Shu or the dude we're currently fighting.

Or maybe even that one dude we fought that serves Tao Qian.

But I dunno, really

>>594150
The Yellow Tueban bandits we haven't dealt with yet, Yuan Shu or even cao Cao. It all depends on where they are arpeggio.

>>594150
My guess is the Yellow Turbans we hadn't dealt with yet.

>>594150
>>(guess the belligerents)
Lu Bu after partying so damn hard, that he got blasted, took a piss in the Emperor's Pool, rode all the way down to wherever we are, and is now raiding villages for booze, blow and whores.

>>594150
Yuan Shu or Cao Cao wanting us to think its Yuan Shu.

Regardless blame Yuan Shu for everything.

Arpeggio can we get a place on the map where it's happening?

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You consider the options and you believe it can only be the Yellow Turbans that you did not deal with or Yuan Shu who has recently expanded near your territory.

“The belligerents are either the rebel remnants or Yuan Shu. Lu Fan, what is your thoughts on the matter?” you ask your advisor.

“The only plausible answer is Yuan Shu my Lord,” Lu Fan says. “Most of the Yellow rebels have been dealt with and in our territories you have made certain to drive out any troublemakers and brigands. No Yellow Turbans would dare attack our lands.”

You slam the armrest of your seat. Yuan Shu has always looked down upon you and it was only inevitable your would come to arms. The villager in front of you bows and he asks you for help. How do you reply?

>donate 100 gold and distribute supplies to the pillaged villagers
>tell him justice will be done and the offenders shall pay
>tell the villager to return and do his best to restore his village

>>594327
>>donate 100 gold and distribute supplies to the pillaged villagers

>>594327
>>donate 100 gold and distribute supplies to the pillaged villagers

>>594327
>>donate 100 gold and distribute supplies to the pillaged villagers
We're kinda busy atm, but we're rolling in gold.

>>594327
>donate 100 gold and distribute supplies to the pillaged villagers

>donate 200 gold
>tell him justice will be done

He goes thruout the land telling people of our generousity and need for justice, new recruits pour in to the cause of protecting from the yuan shu menace and the financial benifits that go with it.

>>594376
>We continually demonize Yuan Shu
>Call him out for acts of terror
>Demand a war on terror, stir up nationalistic feelings against this clearly villainous monster
>Defeat Yuan Shu
>Tell everyone that all the Yuan family are truly evil, and we must band together against the Yuan menace
>Buddy cop with Cao Cao to save the north

On that note, here's another idea:
>Buddy cop move with Zheng Li and Sun Jian
>Police commisioner is Cao Cao
>Big Bad is Yuan Shao

You order a servant to prepare transports of foodstuffs and a distribution of 100 gold to the victims of the attack. The villager bows several times and begins crying again, thanking you profusely and calling you the most benevolent lord. You kindly help the man up and lead him out the audience hall, and he leaves more gracious.

As the audience hall doors close your smile turns to a look of disgust and you look at your officers.

“The people shall be helped, but what will we do about Yuan Shu?” you say to your officers. “Ever since Guandong the man has been intolerable and now he would even attack my lands.”

“Their audacity cannot go unabated,” Wei Yan says fiercely. “Let us prepare for war and gather arms my Lord.”

Lu Fan places a hand on his chin.

“Though Yuan Shu is a petty and incompetent lord, he has always held a large army. Even when Cao Cao dealt him defeat he was still able to retreat to Jiujiang and has since been gathering troops to make his move. Though I do not fear him, going to war with him may take some of our resources and time. And there is still Liu Biao after all.”

“Liu Biao is finished,” Wei Yan says. “If I am correct, did Sun Jian not state to leave Nanyang in his hands? There is no reason for you to aid Sun Jian in retaking what is left of Liu Biao's lands my Lord.”

Wei Yan is somewhat correct. Sun Jian did say he was the one that would deal with Liu Biao's territories outside of Jiangxia. Yet, aiding Sun Jian could also win more trust. What do you do?

>declare war on Yuan Shu
>attempt to negotiate with Yuan Shu
>prepare defenses and patrols but no war, you need to focus on helping Sun Jian

Send libations and grain to Yuan Shu. He has large forces but is arrogant and susceptible to flattery. Placate him for now.

>>594507

Only if we have our scholar guy lace it with something.

>>594493
>prepare defenses and patrols but no war, you need to focus on helping Sun Jian

We both hate Yuan Shu, let's try to tag team him out of the game if we can. Also, Sun Jian is a bro, we should keep helping him out.

>>594493
>>prepare defenses and patrols but no war, you need to focus on helping Sun Jian

Keep helping out Sun Jian, and then when Liu Biao is dealt with we can ask him to help us against Yuan Shu.

>>594493
>>prepare defenses and patrols but no war, you need to focus on helping Sun Jian
Yuan shu's army is too large. For now, prepare defenses and purchase troops, while using what we have now to up our rep with our allies. Then, once Sun Jian is done, we can ask for aid in fucking up liu biao, and then bam, we've got more lands.

Plus, Liu Biao is an easy target. By sending troops against him, we can train our troops even further, so we have more elites supplemented by the dudes we purchase in the meantime to attack Yuan Shu

>>594536

Depends on how much we like the envoy. Anybody we need to get rid of?

>declare war on Yuan Shu

Sun Jian isn't a baby. He doesn't need help and all we do is lose troops in helping him. On the other hand we now need someone to fight and Yuan Shu the shitter is a perfect target.

>>594577

Nameless man McRedshirt would be happy to dliever it. Then GTFO before the diesease kicks in.

>>594493
>>prepare defenses and patrols but no war, you need to focus on helping Sun Jian

Let's stop being wishy washy motherfuckers. Since its obvious we've gotten on the Wu train let's fucking stay.

>>594566
We don't get any more land dude pay attention. We already said Nanyang is Sin Jians.

>>594493
>>prepare defenses and patrols but no war, you need to focus on helping Sun Jian

Not yet, we need to build up a bigger army before we go to war.

>>594493
>>prepare defenses and patrols but no war, you need to focus on helping Sun Jian
We need to build up some our selves. Lets finish the war going on and then we can focus of a new enemy.

Though Yuan Shu is like a gnat poking your back, you fear that you may not be his match, especially with the number of troops Yuan Shu holds. There is still the matter with Liu Biao and you feel that you still need to send troops to aid Sun Jian. You order increased patrols and defenses but no preparations of war.

“But my Lord,” Wei Yan says coming forward to you and bowing. “Yuan Shu is an incompetent. He may have large armies but we have the more elite army and talented officers. If we do not keep Yuan Shu in check he will expand to the commanderies of Pei and Liang next. We should fight him for the outlying territories of of Pei, expand our own territories, and show the world our might. You cannot let that rat get away with attacks on your territory, and you are not Sun Jian's vassal.”

It seems Wei Yan is insistent on fighting Yuan Shu. What do you do?

>I have made my decision, there will be no war
>Wei Yan may be right, prepare your armies to march to Pei

>>594785
>I have made my decision, there will be no war

At least not on his terms, wait til it's on our terms if we can. Like a freed up Sun Jian helping us bring him to heel.

>>594785
Tell Wei Yan to take Pei

Gather the trroops he can and do it himself

>>594785

> Made my decision

BUT

> Yuan Shu is next and you will be on that campaign Wei Yan

>>594785
>Wei Yan may be right, prepare your armies to march to Pei
Sun Jian isn't an idiot, he can take care of himself, time to think for ourselves

>>594785
>>Wei Yan may be right, prepare your armies to march to Pei

Sun Jian is capable of winning without us. Let's deal with Yuan Shu now

>>594785
>Wei Yan may be right, prepare your armies to march to Pei

Pei is neutral territory right now according to the map? I'm fine with taking those territory.

>>594785
Of course there will be no battle Wei Yan, Hao Xian and yourself will oversee defensive preparations along that border. Anyone foolish enough to attack will be slaughtered.

>>594835
I like this quite a lot, yes.

>>594785
>Wei Yan may be right, prepare your armies to march to Pei

>>594785
>>Wei Yan may be right, prepare your armies to march to Pei

>>594785
>>Wei Yan may be right, prepare your armies to march to Pei
Well, I feel like it's a bad idea. But we've taken dumb risks that paid off massive before, at least.

>>594598
I was referring to having more land after we defeated yuan shu, broseidon.

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You consider Wei Yan's statements for a moment. Certainly Sun Jian can take care of himself, and perhaps you are exerting too much effort towards his way. You already saved his life and it was by your efforts that he was able to take Nan commandery. To allow Yuan Shu go unchecked may very go against your favors in the near future. Drumming your fingers, you think about the decision for some time.

“...Very well then,” you say to Wei Yan. “We will begin preparing the troops and gathering arms. We will move our armies to Pei at Spring and then confront Yuan Shu there. As the one proposing the war, I expect you to produce results Wei Yan,” you say.

“Of course my Lord!” Wei Yan says with a smile and with excitement. “You will certainly see, we shall destroy Yuan Shu.

With that done you begin preparing for war and inform Hao Xian and Du Ji to send what troops they can at the eve of Spring 194. Yuan Shu hearing of your preparations begins to prepare his own army.

What do you do to improve your kingdom for the Fall season? You have been focused on building the military academies around Runan but perhaps you want to make more preparations against Yuan Shu instead.

>continue building military academies
>do other actions

1125 gold
>recruit soldiers: 1 gold for 1
>improved spears: 1 gold for 1
>improved armor: 1 gold for 1
>improved crossbows: 1 gold for 1
>horses: 1 gold for 1
>rams: 100 gold for 1
>catapults: 100 gold for 1
>warships: 100 gold for 1 (can hold 300 men)

>>595048
1000 more soldiers, we should buff up our numbers. save the last 125, though it pains me to not request we get crossbows

Other action, train the new troops like hell. we need them ready

>>595048
>>continue building military academies

>700 soldiers
>100 horses
>100 spears
>100 armor

For a total of 1000 gold as we have less than 5000 men right now.

>>595048
>>continue building military academies

>Build defenses (200g)
>Recruit 500 soldiers (500g)
>Purchase 100 improved crossbows (100g)
>Purchase 100 improved spears (100g)
>Purchase 100 improved armor (100g)

1000g total, spend 100g on the new academies

>>595060
Modifying my response to include training

>>595068
Seconding this.

>>595060

>Build defenses (200g)
>Purchase 200 troops
>Purchase 300 horses
>Purchase 300 crossbows
>150 on academies

I feel with these battles in the plains against yuan shus army, we will need the mobility of of horses and the added effect of crossbows to any ambush we may plan

>>595068
If we can throw training all our troop surge a well I agree with this.

>>595068
Basically, I'm thinking we should focus on quality over quantity. 1000 well trained, well equipped troops, led by an experienced and intelligent general, can easily defeat at least double, or more, of their number of conscripted peasants. At least, imo.

Also, meant to include training, because oh shit, we need to train *everyone*. Always.

Just got in but I feel that going to war with Yuan Shu now is a mistake. Letting him take Liang and Pei opens his borders up to Cao Cao, potentially opening him to war on three fronts.

I believe we heard of Yuan Shu taking people out with his crossbow units. Do we have anything to hard counter that?

>>595279

Tower shields might do it, but I thought that was someone else agianst Gonsgun Zan

>>595225
>Letting him take Liang and Pei opens his borders up to Cao Cao

Or you know we can take them for ourselves, and conquer Yuan Shu so that we can be strong. Will give us the coast too, which can open up further trade opportunities and a secured front.

>>595298

If we're going to conquer a new area, I'd rather we not open another front. Since getting Liang or Pei opens up the front to Tao Qian.

Strategically, the best place to attack would have been Yingchuan if we wished to expand and not help Sun Jian.

>>595312
We are on good terms with Tao Qian and he is too much of a cowardly old man to attack anyone

>>595319
Didn't he get btfo by one of the Yuans? Pretty sure he's someones subordinate at this point.

>>595312
We're in good with Tao Qian, if anything we can vassalize him or his lands in the future should they come under further threat from others.

>>595331
No, he just had to give up some land.

>>595331
He ceded some territory, but still remains independent.

We should work on bringing him under us diplomatically after dealing with our current affairs.

>>continue building military academies

>Build defenses (200g)
>Recruit 500 soldiers (500g)
>Purchase 100 improved crossbows (100g)
>Purchase 100 improved spears (100g)
>Purchase 100 improved armor (100g)

You split your efforts in buildings your academies, building defenses on your borders, and training new troops. As you have distributed all your manpower in different areas, the results are lower than usual expectations. Small camps, watch towers, barricades are prepared around the borders of Runan in preparations for any invasion while local troops are recruited. The five hundred troops you recruit are immediately drilled and trained for the upcoming battle. (500 troops trained to Adept)

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Winter comes and on a snowy day you find your concubine Cai Shi and her son playing around the courtyard. The little boy of eight is prancing about the snow as her mother watches. As you know, the boy is called Liu Cong and he is, or was the eldest son of Liu Biao. The boy is quite good looking and you hear he is okay at his studies, but nothing extraordinary. You hear that Cai Shi immediately has the boy's surname of Liu removed and changed to Cai as to show her change in affiliation towards your faction.

As you come forward Cai Shi bows to you and wraps her hands around yours. Cai Cong comes about, and asks who you are. The smiling Cai Shi looks down at her son and says,

“He is the lord of our land, and you must now treat him as you would a father.”

“Huh?” the boy says confused. “But I thought Lord Liu Biao was my father.”

“He is no longer,” Cai Shi insists. “He has abandoned us and no longer is connected to us.”

The boy still seems confused but says no more on the matter. What do you make of the situation?

>the boy is pitiable, play with him a bit and treat him well
>the boy has nothing to do with you, keep your distance but make sure his needs are attended

>>595467
>the boy is pitiable, play with him a bit and treat him well

With enough attention, we may be able to turn him into something better. One can hope.

>>595467
>>the boy is pitiable, play with him a bit and treat him well
Child are the future.

>>595467
>>the boy is pitiable, play with him a bit and treat him well

I dislike the politics but he should be usable.

>>595319
>>595333
If I remember my history well, isn't he an ally of yuan shu at this point of time? Theres that bit where after he dies, Liu Bei suggests giving governorship of the lands to his ally, Yuan Shu.

>>595467
>>the boy has nothing to do with you, keep your distance but make sure his needs are attended

>taking care of another mans child

nope

>>595467

> keep our distance

This kid is just going to hate our actual heir.

>>595467
>>the boy is pitiable, play with him a bit and treat him well

>>595467
>>the boy is pitiable, play with him a bit and treat him well

>>595467
>>the boy is pitiable, play with him a bit and treat him well
Fuck it, if we become a father figure, we can turn him against his father. Play up the whole "That fucker left you and your mother here when he left. What a cunt, right?"
Plus, it gives us legitimacy to the people here. Have them see us being a good dude to our enemies and all should alleviate some tension.

>>595467
>>the boy is pitiable, play with him a bit and treat him well
Seems like a nice enough kid, and no brain damage!

>>595467
>the boy is pitiable, play with him a bit and treat him well

>>595506
I think the kid will be okay. Just need to watch to make sure his mother doesn't pull any shenanigans once we get a heir.

>>595576

When he comes of age he gets shipped out to be Yang Jing's subordinate on another front.

Fuck this kid being anywhere near us when he's older.

>>595467
This some Queen of Qin tier shit.

Go read Kingdom if you gits don't understand.

But this kid is innocent so...

> play with him

>>595576
We can expect shenanigans from the mother definitely.

I think he will become a good administrator at the very least. Something we need.

Perhaps we could put him through the school we built. If its a boarding school, he'd be somewhat free of his mother's influence for a while.

>>595607
Agreed on boarding school.

I don't think the mother or her brother will try to betray us. But they may try to hurt or discredit any heirs and try to position the kid so he can become an adopted son. We definitely shouldn't allow that.

No harm playing with him though and cultivating him to be a good administrator or loyal officer.

>>595607
>Perhaps we could put him through the school we built. If its a boarding school, he'd be somewhat free of his mother's influence for a while.

That sounds like a pretty great idea for when he comes of age.

>>595623
Boarding school a good idea. I can deal with more administrators that have a chance to be competent.

>>595638

Isn't it a military academy though?

It's be pretty sweet if he became genius level strategist.

Only to then inevitably betray us.

>>595623
>try to position the kid so he can become an adopted son.

I'm totally expecting this, really. This is exactly her MO. We'll need to stymie her ambition and influence by either properly bringing Cai Mao under our influence or separating the two.

>>595651
Is it military? I should read the damn paste closer next time. Well, he could learn, like you said, about strategy then,

As my dead maternal grandfather used to say, "never trust a Cai".

He was a Sun, so go fucking figure.

>Reputation: Most of the Central Plains knows your name. You are considered a good leader but some people say you are indecisive.

This is totally true.

>>595651
Military strategy could very well be a key part of it. For many big strategies to work, the lesser officers should be able to play their part and be capable of working out problems. 1000 warriors may seem good, but without coordination and competence to avoid falling into traps, it can lead to trouble.

Waiting on next post so i can sleep.

Please QM. I got College tomorrow so don't die.

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Part of the reason the boy lost his father lies on your fault, and you find the boy pitiable. Besides, Cai Shi is your concubine, and that does entail that he is your son-in-law, even if he cannot inherit your titles and name unless you specifically allow it. You lean down and ask the boy how he is doing.

“The snow is quite fun, but mother will not play with me,” the boy says with a slight frown. “She says the weather is too cold for her.”

“Then how about I play with you instead?”

“Really!? Yes, come come!” the boy says holding your hand and pulling. For the next half an hour you play with the boy and allow him to have fun. You have a small snowball fight, a game of hide-and-seek, and you build small structures with the snow. As you play with the boy, you can see Cai Shi on the corner of your eyes smiling radiantly and with ease. You have come to see Cai Shi as a shrewd woman and it was obvious she came to your bed for her own political reasons, but right now it seems she is truly content.

When you finish playing with the boy, Cai Shi sends him back to her house to be bathed and cleaned. She seats you down at the main guestroom of her estate and personally pours you some warm wine and massages your shoulders. It seems she's taking extra effort in pleasing you for the day.

“...My Lord,” she says as she massages your shoulders. “I thank you for your kindness and generosity. I know you still view the Cai family with some guard, and I would do the same if I was in your position. I would not ask for us to be directly brought to your family. I only ask that you allow my son to inherit a few hundred households back in Jiangxia, and nothing more.”

You expected Cai Shi to ask for some favors at some point. You consider the issue, and the woman does not seem to be asking much. A few hundred households at Jiangxia means the Cai family will be a dominant force around the commandery but nothing beyond that. What do you say?

>allow Cai Cong to inherit some taxable households as a noble lord
>reject Cai Shi, say the Cai family is strong enough

>>595706
>allow Cai Cong to inherit some taxable households as a noble lord

Maybe not the entire few hundred all at once... some sort of installment plan over a few seasons/ years as they prove themselves capable.

>>595706

> FUCK No.

Only Cai who is going to get shit is our officer Cai, if he earns it.

>>595706
>>allow Cai Cong to inherit some taxable households as a noble lord
Meh, pretty sure that Cai guy we recruited is legit, and this'd get them further onto our side. Just gotta remember to reward Wei Yan well for shit he does so he doesn't see it as getting passed up for rewards like with Liu Biao

>>595706
>>allow Cai Cong to inherit some taxable households as a noble lord

Only once he comes of age. Also that he attend the academy once he becomes a little older.

>>595706
>>allow Cai Cong to inherit some taxable households as a noble lord

I think this is fine.

"When he comes of age of course. until then, have him study properly. If he has potential and goes through my academy properly, I will have him as one of my administrators."

>>595706
>>595721
>>595738

Oh yeah, I assumed that was a given. I thought this was just us saying "
Yeah if he proves himself in his studies and becomes a good administrator, he can have them when he comes of age"
Essentially giving it to HIM instead of his mother, when he's a bit older. Instead of just handing a hundred households to the Cai family straight up

>>595706
Perhaps in time. If he proves capable A's you up amd your brother.