The Twilight Days for the Yellow Turban. Part 1
Fame, Wealth, Glory. When all of those has been reached, what shall be next? A Boredom. A total boredom. We can concluded that from many previous famous person or entertainer. Some of them tend to indulge their life in wealth and luxury, some of them just try to running from their boredom using some kind of things to allure them in forgetting their life (be it drugs or something else), and the rest tried to trick , lies to their own life and deceive themselves by doing charity works. A life always needs a purposes. Yet… the rest of them simply decrepit and led themselves to self destruction. This is why we always lost so many talented person.
But for a Yellow Turban, The Zhang sister at least are now enjoying their lives as they are pursuing their dream, a world where all people could led their happy lives. Saint Yu Ji, their manager and promoter and also producer, sponsor and anything that make him decide anything for the Yellow Turban (man…. Talk about megalomaniac) already know that a person needs a purpose in living. Kong Qiu wished a respected government system like the Reign of Legendary semi Mythical King Yao and Shun, which led him to go in to a journey spreading his teaching and knowledge , while he wished that a respected ruler could apply his ideals and teaching of Ancient Zhou culture.
As Saint Yu Ji persuaded these girls that there is no better place to spread the happiness of singing except the flourish land of Jingzhou prefecture, in the city of Xinye. Agreeing this kind of reason, the Zhang Sisters eagerly prepares all things and left Puyang. The governor of Jingzhou, Liu Biao at first was reluctant and blatantly refused their performance as he heard their bad reputation at inciting riots in every place of their performance. But , vehemently rejecting their proposal also led Jingzhou in to a mass expulsion of his people, as their people also the fan of the Zhang's sister song . In fact , Liu Biao himself is the fan of their newest single, Toen no Chikai . What an old coot, ogling other girls as he listened their song, which led her wife , Lady Cai always angry and… jealous (this fact is important in the later story).
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"Good news, ladies… that old bastard Liu Biao agreed for your performance here as long as you give him a private concert for himself, give him your autograph in your latest pin up and shake his hand and kiss him."
The three Zhang sister just giggled to Saint Yu Ji request. It is not a big deal, for the are the entertainers, they ought to be professional. And also, that perverted governor of Jingzhou has taken care of meticulous technical things like permit, taxation and et cetera. And the only things that occupied these three sisters is their new choreography and new songs. They want to tried their new song, "Flower of Bravery." This song has not been added in any of their albums, that would mean…. This is a totally granted new song! That would mean a riot shall occur for the anticipation of their new song!
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Thanks for the foolishness of ten Attendants (Ten Eunuch), the faction that always controlled Emperor Ling, eagerly agreed this performance, even though General He Jin had already remind them of the predicament…. Good God ! a fool will always a fool. He Jin could only sighed until she remember the emperial edict. The Edict did not mention any expiration date, that would means it still take effect (thanks to the explanation of the respected head of Yuan family, Yuan Shao).
He Jin then send his declaration to the Sun family of Jiang Dong, as their reign was the closest to Governor Liu Biao. The generation of this family are said to be the descendant of Sun Wu, the great minister who wrote Sunzi Bingfa , The Art of War. For the Sun family head, Sun Ce , the Little Conqueror of Jiang Dong, this is such a news that they always waiting for. A word that there is the descendant of Sun Wu make them interested, but if they moved their troops without the right cause, it would stir in to conflict. And… their relationships with Governor Liu Biao is already bad enough…. As the perverted governor always tried to seduce her mother (the previous head) , Sun Jian. Using the excuse of heeding the edict, Sun Ce could move with her troops.
The declaration also reached Imperial Chancellor Dong Zhuo of Liang province . after suppressing the riot of Yellow Turban, she was tasked to supervise Jingzhou taxation, and currently she with her 5000 army are stationed in Xiang Yang as Liu Biao main guest, it is no wonder for her to heed the declaration. As For Yue herself, she was intrigued to meet once more with that man Xu Shu.
And He Jin thought that this is the time for her to finally end the name of Yellow Turban tasked general Huangfu Song, minister Lu Zhi, and Yuan Shao.
With this the word has been spread. And one could know that The Yellow Turban would end.
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Under the banner of General He Jin, all of the general allied themselves. One propose to end the Yellow Turban by vanquishing them all at once. An idea that got vehemently rejected. True enough that one would worry to let a person who shall rebel sooner or later, but is that a good idea? The advisor of Huangfu Song, Xu Shu reminded them that how benevolence is important to get the trust of those people.
"Your lordship, me the unworthy Xu Shu want to reminds all of you how giving a chance and getting the trust of people are important. During the end of Qin tyranny, there rise two heroes. One is Xiang Yu of Chu , the Conqueror who remains unbeatable in war and battlefield. Second is Liu Bang of Han, a merely peasant that rise to for his people cause.
It was Xiang Yu of Chu who end the Qin Tyranny by overthrowing the Xiang yang and the sturdy majestic E Pang Palace. Yet,… during the Chu – Han Contention… it was Liu Bang of Han that become the victor after defeating the Conqueror Xiang Yu at the critical battle in Gaixa. Why? How could a mere peasant that never won a single battle during the Chu – Han contention , yet ultimately remained triumphant, establishing the foundation of the now great Han dynasty as Han Gaozu himself? Is it just because he employ as his retainer the capable person like General Han Xin , Prime Minister Xiao He or because he got himself the service of the Grand Master Zhang Liang? No… I said that it is also because the people of all this land believe him and give him the trust that The Great Xiang Yu lacked of.
It was shown when during the overthrown of Qin tyranny, Xiang Yu beheaded and executed 200.000 soldier of Qin (under the service of Qin's General , Zhang Han) who surrendered to him . While Han Gaozu , Liu Bang treated all people who surrendered to him with respect and kindness. This make Liu Bang as the first who reached Xiang yang , because all his foes answered his kindness with great sincerity. "
Dong Zhuo who presents was once again impressed, yet not for the Yuan family who proposed to vanquish the Yellow Turban who dared to oppose the Son of Heaven. But , Yuan Shao can not find the flaws in Xu Shu's speech, so she remain silent even though unsatisfied. It was her allies and former subordinate , Cao Cao who answered her opinion. Cao Cao was satisfied with Xu Shu's speech, but she in truth want to measure this man wisdom. And so using Xun Yu's mouth she spoke her doubt.
"Callous. You are so green to think that those people who dared to oppose the Heaven will be able to respond to kindness… then I want to ask you. During the Spring Autumn period, There lives Five Great Hegemons, one of them is the great Duke Mu of Qin, who hailed as the respected and kind ruler among the five hegemons. As you know, he placed at his service the famed scholar Baili Xi. Baili Xi suggested to Duke Mu to aid the Jin state when they were struck by plague and famine. Yet, The Prince of Jin, Yiwu betrayed the Duke Mu of Qin kindness , even going as far trying to attack the state of Qin. Is not that a foolish kindness?"
Xu Shu bowed. The person who opposed him is no other than Xun Yu, Cao Cao 's personal advisor. She is one that even Cao Cao herself commend as her own Zhang Liang. A remark that valued her so highly. But for Xu Shu, he did not feel any antagonism from her question. Instead he know that Xun Yu tried to test his knowledge. Why bother asking a question that she already know the answer?
"Prince Yiwu of Jin is truly a person who lack a moral principle , I admit it. But let me remind Xun Yu-darren that when The state of Jin paid Qin's kindness with unjust behavior, they were attacked by 300 barbarian people . it was later known that those barbarian previously killed Duke Mu of Qin's horse and ate them. Instead of punishing them, Duke Mu offer those peoples with wine to settle their hunger. And during Jin invasion to Qin who at that time was struck with famine, those people shoed their gratitude by aiding Qin. Truly , Duke Mu one of the five great hegemons. I believe this is a fact that also known by Cao Cao-darren's own Zhang Liang." Xu Shu sneaked some sarcastic remarks at Xun Yu.
Xun Yu face was burn red because she was strike back with those remarks, this man already know that Xun Yu only tried to test him and never opposed his idea. Cao Cao laughed. Truly! Huangfu Song was fortunate to be gifted with such wise advisor like Xu Shu.
But, Zhou Yu , the advisor to Sun Ce from Jiangdong struck her bargain. This man claimed himself as the reincarnation of Sun Wu, how dare this mere man claimed the name of her beloved friend ancestor!
" I believe that a benevolence and humanitarian is invincible. Yet…. I am aghast that even when Song was attacked by Chu during the spring autumn, they lost because of their ruler Song Xiang Gong's kindness toward their enemy. What do you suggest, advisor Xu Shu?"
Xu Shu bowed. "Zhou Yu-Darren, showing kindness without knowing own capacity is called ignorance. But we have to respect them because they have a faith in their justice. Kong Qiu said that not acting even though they have the capacity is called cowardice. But it is never wrong to show kindness. Because lack of virtue , Fu Chai of Wu lost Sun Wu at his service, but because of having virtue, Duke Huan of Qi got himself the service of Guan Zhong and named himself as one of the five great hegemons during the spring and autumn period."
Zhou Yu shocked. This man dares to compare the Yellow Turban as Guan Zhong! True it is.. according to the story, Duke Huan of Qi absolve Guan Zhong even though the latter tried to kill him, during the conquest for Qi throne. He had to swallow his bitterness toward Guan Yiwu/ Guan Zhong who tried to assassinated him because Bao Shuya recommended his capability. So , by swallowing his own bitterness toward Guan Zhong, he made him as the Prime Minister of Qi. And , just like Bao Shuya predicted, Guan Zhong placed Duke Huan of Qi as one of the five great hegemons .
General He Jin then finally accepted Xu Shu reasoning and ask. "Then , what do you suggest?"
Xu Shu then remind all who present about the victory that Gongsun Zan army achieved and Master Lu Zhi plan. And so… all of them agreed , only with small opposition from the one who suffered from Master Lu Zhi's plan.
""Sigh… not again….""
"better hope that , they found another singer."
Author Note: another chapter for Shin Koihime Musou fanfic.
