Recruiting Talent, Cao Cao get the service of Honorable Guo Jia
"Then, I proposed that we split the troops. The first troops will march to Chang An and set their camps and waited until the designated time. While the second troops will march to Runan, and seize their silos. Later, the second troops will march directly to Chang An and joined with the first troops and subdue Chang An."
Xun Yu listened carefully at Yang Xiu plan, and she raised some questions "Your plan seems simple, but I doubt it will be smoothly, Yang Xiu Darren. The distance between Chang An and Runan is not that short, the soldiers will be exhausted. And also the opponent in Runan is the former member of Yellow Turban fan clubs. They are famed for their tenacity in getting the Zhang Sisters's concert ticket. They are willing to do anything. I also worried with other unexplained problem."
Yang Xiu then continued. "Xun Yu Darren is really knowledgeable. That is why I also proposed that the second troops will be consisted with cavalryman. I proposed that we did not bring infantrymen to caught with time."
Cao Cao pondered. "Do you mean that we should send our elite Tiger – Leopard Army and Tiger Fang Army? "
Yang Xiu answered. "On the contrary, This lowly Yang Xiu proposed that Cao Ren darren's Tiger-Leopard Army will be send to Chang An as the first troops along with Cao Hong darren's Tiger Fang's Army. While for the Second Troops, it will be Cao Cao's Darren own army."
"Is not that a weird suggestion? You are mentioning about the necessity of speed, yet you are sending the Tiger-Leopard Army to Chang An rather than sending them to Runan. " Cao Ren raised a question.
"With Cao Mengde Darren personally led the attack to Runan, the soldier will be motivated and the Yellow Turban will be shaken. And also, I believe that crossing the Runan directly to Chang An will be quicker."
Xiahou Yuan wished Yang Xiu to explain the composition of the Army.
"For the invasion to Chang An it will be done by the First troop consisting of:
Cao Ren Darren and her Tiger-Leopard Army
Cao Hong Darren and her Tiger Fang Army
Yu Jin Darren who will lead Archer infantry
Because they are to remain standby, there will be no need to appoint the tactician for this army. They will be tasked to remain outskirt of Chang An until the Second troops arrived.
For the invasion to Runan it will be done by the Second troop consisting of:
Cao Cao Mengde Darren as the commander of the battlefield
Xiahou Dun Darren and her Black uniformed Cavalry
Xiahou Yuan Darren who will lead Archer Cavalry
The Chief Strategist for this troops will be Xun Yu Darren, and this lowly Yang Xiu will act as her aide. I also hoped that Cao Cao Darren brought Dian Wei darren to give you protection, because we are fighting against the remaining of Yellow Turban.
The Second troops will invade Runan as swiftly as possible and later, march directly to Chang An. And after reaching Chang An, we will subdue Chang An. The basic outline would be like that."
With the plan already explained, The council ended. Xun Yu still unsatisfied. The plan that he proposed is only good in paper, but the execution is not that easy. Runan is the base of Yellow Turban, they have the knowledge of geographical advantage. Also the Yellow Turban who resided in Runan are famed for their bravery. It will not be an easy task. This will reduce the troops will power and stamina. Lastly, that man is mentioning to march directly to Chang An. This is mostly impossible. After such battle, the horse and the man stamina will already depleted. Even if he did reaching Chang An, there is no possibility of battle. Xun Yu disliked this man who proposed such outrageous idea to Karin sama. She swore that if that man responsible in embarrassing Karin sama, this Keifa will personally give him Hell!
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Jia Xu has already reached Wan. Zhang Ji , another distant relative of Yue (Dong Zhuo) was delighted in receiving her. He thought that she perished during the confusion of Chang An. But, when Jia Xu deliver the letter to him, he frowned. The letter content politely asked him to send his men to Chang An. In simpler way by ignoring the overly polite and decorated words, the author asked him to wage war against General Li Jue and General Guo Si who taking over of Chang An and save the Emperor, in vengeance of their crime in assassinating Prime Minister Dong Zhuo.
"I regretted that I had to refuse this humble request."
Jia Xu was shocked in hearing Zhang Ji's word. If it was other person, she will understand it, but it was Zhang Ji who personally refused this. Zhang Ji was known for his valor and loyalty to Yue. It was no mere words, but it is a word uttered from his humble heart. Because Zhang Ji never staggered in any danger.
"I am already too old. I am afraid who will succeed me in governing this city of Wan."
Jia Xu listened to his reasoning, but she asked. "Is that words were uttered from your lips or is that words were coming from your Heart?"
Zhang Ji grimly asked. "Why did you said that?"
"Zhang Xiu always proudly proclaimed that his uncle is the bravest among all of Prime Minister Dong Zhuo's general. He regretted that his uncle was stationed too far from Luoyang during the rise of the warlords who named themselves as the Anti Dong Zhou Alliance. Zhang Xiu always proudly proclaimed that Lu Bu of War was remembered for his role in battlefield, but Zhang Ji Darren was known for his undying loyalty in years of serving Prime Minister Dong. Zhang Ji Darren were giving answer solely from his mouth, not from his courageous heart."
Zhang Ji was silenced in hearing Jia Xu sharp words. "…I… I .. Zhang Ji was never forget of Prime Minister's kindness. But this foolish Zhang Ji regretted in failing to notice the wicked heart of Li Jue and Guo Si. This Zhang Ji was ashamed. After the Chang An incident, all loyal retainers of Prime Minister Dong rise in arms to demand answer from Li Jue and Guo Si. They did not believe the fact that Lu Bu Darren betrayed Prime Minister Dong. Because we, the loyal retainer know who is him. And later, we also heard that during the betrayal, Jia Xu Darren and Li Ru Darren fell to victim. Niu Fu… Dong Yue bravely marched to attack Chang An. They asked this foolish Zhang Ji to assisted them… but this Zhang Ji was hesitant. Because this old man want to believe that those two friends who shared drink with him was never wicked…. And it was all a misunderstanding."
Zhang Ji take a breath and continued. "But, during their assault to Chang An, they were assassinated. This Zhang Ji eyes were opened. He cursed his foolishness , but it was too late. No one remains who could face against Li Jue and Guo Si. And This old man could only do the only thing he can. Regrouping the remains of Niu Fu Darren and Dong Yue Darren remaining troops and taking them so no wicked intention can take advantage of them."
"Then… Will you grant the request from this Jia Xu who seeks for justice for what happened to Prime Minister Dong?"
Zhang Ji shook his head. "What can this old man do? This old man has lost anything. Even losing the chance to repay the Prime Minister's kindness. This Zhang Ji refused to give the remains of his life to scoundrel like Cao Cao."
"…. Yue is still alive."
Zhang Ji heard the words that Jia Xu and surprised. "! Is that ….. Is that not a lie?"
"Yue has given up her role as the Prime Minister of Han. But she is still worried about the people of Chang An. That is why, she sent this Jia Xu and Li Ru Darren… no, he is now Yang Xiu to save the people of Chang An."
Zhang Ji become delighted in hearing the news. He smiled and prepares his own determination.
"… I… This Zhang Ji will never be swayed against with fear. There is no hesitation anymore in this Zhang Ji's heart." With this, Zhang Ji of Wan made a firm decision. He will give his life in saving Chang An.
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Meanwhile, in Imperial Capital of Chang An, Zhong Da wrote a letter. She asked Jiang Wei to deliver the letter.
"Young Master Sima, why did you bother in helping this man?"
"Because my intention and his are not conflicted. Perhaps I can say that we have the same intention. If by aiding this man will profited the Sima Clan, why would not I done it? The Sima Clan has suffered from the levy that those two green horns implemented. And I make a good support to Cao Clan. It was a common thing to do, for now, that man Kazuto Hongo is serving the Cao clan."
"Understood, Young Master Sima. Then, this Jiang Wei will ensure this letter arrived safely."
"Good. He is a greedy fellow. He will understand my letter intention, because he is my insider. "
XXX
In the next day, The first troop consisting of Cao Ren, Cao Hong and Yu Jin marched toward Chang An, crossing Wan. While the second troop consisting of Cao Cao, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan marched to Runan. The journey to Runan from Xuchang is a bit tricky.
From Xuchang, the usual path is by following the plateau. And later directly to Runan. This is the shortest path. But Yang Xiu is uneasy with this path. The geographical condition of this plateu is the worst for them. Seeing they are not familiar with this plateau , this plateau also had so many blind spot to hide ambush. In seeing this, Yang Xiu asked to be sent first as the scout to check the geographical condition.
As he is trying to check more closer and later give the signal, he noticed something from the nearby bushes.
"…. What the…?" he noticed that there is some kind liquid there. Ignore or not Ignore, which one he will choose?
Crossing the bushes and there he founded an unconscious girl who sleep in the pool of red liquid. "Blood?" Yang Xiu approached the girl and checked it.
No respond, it seems that …. She is just sleeping. Yang Xiu tried to woke her.
"Miss…? Are you alright?"
The girl faced showed somewhat of some kind of weird expression, it seems that she had a good dream. "what should I do? I can not leave her alone…" As Yang XIu still pondering, someone comes… "Rin-chan… have you wait for long? … He~h you must fell asleep once again… I can see the trace of your nose bleed from there…"
The person who arrived was then surprised to know that there is someone present with the exception of the sleeping girl. The sleeping girl who heard the voice of someone who she recognized started to waking up.. "Munya~ Munya~ wue…he… he…Ah.. Fu… I just had a very good dream.." As the girl still sleep talking, she realized that there is a stranger.
"Who .. Are you?" The sleeping girl realized Yang Xiu's presence. The girl barely rubbed her face to get a better view.
"Rin-chan… that man… " Her friend, Fu seems to recognized him.
"Ah… sorry to disturb you. I am Yang Xiu. I am here a traveler who seek for the path to cross Runan. Do you know the safest route?"
The girl named Fu, then answered "There are two path to Runan. The first is by following the southern plateau. The second is by following the open field. The first route is much shorter. But the second route is more farther."
"Illustrious Sir, it is not good to play trick. Fu you are also bad ! You know that Runan is infested by the Yellow Turban and it is a dangerous place, you should have forbid him. Illustrious Sir, asking for direction with lies will get you a false answer. Why would a traveler trying to go to Runan, knowing how dangerous it is?"
"except that this illustrious Sir is not a common traveler, but more of a scout for an army." Fu continued.
Yang Xiu was surprised seeing that these two girls foreseen his lies about his identity. "How…How…"
"Illustrious Sir, which army had strived to attack Runan?"
"From the dust which kicked to the air and filled the sky , most of them consisted of Cavalrymen. And counting from the distance, the only warlord who has the possibility of attacking Runan is…"
""Cao Cao Mengde Darren's"" THe two girl Fu and Rin answered immediately.
Before Kazuto can overcome his own shock, the two girls bowed . "Illustrious Sir, if Cao Cao Mengde Darren has started to end the chaos. please let us, these lowly country girls to serve her. Even if we are not talented enough."
Kazuto then understand. He greeted them and introduced properly. "I am sorry. I am Yang Xiu. A retainer of Cao Cao Mengde. Perhaps this lowly Yang Xiu could ask for the girls name?"
"The name is Guo Jia. And she is Cheng Yu. We hope to give our best service to Cao Darren."
Kazuto was surprised. "I see… Cao Cao Darren will be delighted in receiving those who are talented. Please let this Yang Xiu welcome you."
Author Note:
Touhou become boring after you cheated. And so, I present you this new chapter.
