Ok, I really gotta crack my head on this one. Creating new events ain't
that easy y'know. Anyway, readers are the most important. Let's get
started!
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Chapter 5: Matters at Hand
Since the fall of Yuan Shao, the State of Wei is getting stronger and stronger each passing day. During this period, Cao Cao conquered many areas, provinces and prefectures within northern China, thus his army population is growing quite rapidly. The strength of Wei can be even compared to Wu ruled under Sun Quan.
Qiu Huan as usual would normally lie under a tree in the spacious backyard in the Wei capital in Xu Chang, busy thinking of various things even he himself unable to explain. As he stared at the clouds go by slowing, a huge figure blocked his view making him to sit up and lean against the tree.
"Anything in particular, Master Dun?" Qiu Huan asked in a sleepy voice.
"Nothing particular. Just observing how LAZY a person can get" came the reply. Xiahou Dun then sat next to Qiu Huan and does the same thing, staring at the sky.
"Don't blame me for starting to become one. Ever since the events in Guandu, no battle has caught my interest so far"
"Oh really. Even though it's been a year, the war is not over yet. There are still barriers scattered throughout China planning to stop Wei from expanding"
"I know of one particular barrier which is a threat to us all" Qiu Huan said.
Xiahou Dun looked at him. "What kind of barrier are you thinking?"
"I heard news of this certain man called Liu Bei. He plans to stop Lord Cao from expanding Wei"
"Hah! Now that's a threat"
"Heard that he plans to restore the Han era. Sometimes, a person loves to tell big jokes"
"I couldn't agree more"
"But I have a feeling that I'll be enjoying myself very soon" Qiu Huan said smiling away.
"Ha ha ha. Do not be too sure. Even Liu Bei has quieted himself recently"
"I'm quite sure there's an activity in the plains of Nan Xiang. Since Guandu, I've been sort of traveling around and I ended up in Nan Xiang accidentally"
"What are you saying" Xiahou Dun asked in bewilderment.
In the chambers, Cao Cao were discussing matters with Jia Xu and Xun You about pursuing Liu Bei, fearing that he might be a threat to him. After the incident at Guandu, no news was heard from Liu Bei, but there are rumors that he had been to Gu Cheng.
"Damn! Where is that darn Xuan De? I could have kill him when I had the chance earlier" Cao Cao said banging his fists on the table.
"Need not fear my lord. Liu Bei is just a normal country person. We will hunt him down eventually" Jia Xu said in response.
"I guess you are right. It has been over a year and I fear that he will be a threat to me since he revolt against me"
Their discussions were interrupted as a scout entered the chambers. By the looks of the scout's face, Cao Cao knew that the scout bears important information.
"Speak"
"Yes my lord. There's been a Shu encampment located at Nan Xiang plains. News is that Liu Bei is in command"
"Shu? Liu Bei now has an army of his own? Curse him! Any more reports?"
"Yes, general Li Dian has deployed 1000 troops to guard the area awaiting your command"
"Tell him to guard his current territory and wait for reinforcements"
"Yes my lord"
"Liu Bei, We shall settle this"
Cao Cao assembles all his generals in the stronghold's hall and informed them about the battle to come. Everyone presented at the hall gave Cao Cao their fullest support. Qiu Huan was right, thought Xiahou Dun. Qiu Huan was at the end of the hall grining away. He too wishes to see how powerful the might of the Shu army.
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This new stuff just startin'! I'll try my best to make this battle more interesting than Guandu. Reviews please.
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Chapter 5: Matters at Hand
Since the fall of Yuan Shao, the State of Wei is getting stronger and stronger each passing day. During this period, Cao Cao conquered many areas, provinces and prefectures within northern China, thus his army population is growing quite rapidly. The strength of Wei can be even compared to Wu ruled under Sun Quan.
Qiu Huan as usual would normally lie under a tree in the spacious backyard in the Wei capital in Xu Chang, busy thinking of various things even he himself unable to explain. As he stared at the clouds go by slowing, a huge figure blocked his view making him to sit up and lean against the tree.
"Anything in particular, Master Dun?" Qiu Huan asked in a sleepy voice.
"Nothing particular. Just observing how LAZY a person can get" came the reply. Xiahou Dun then sat next to Qiu Huan and does the same thing, staring at the sky.
"Don't blame me for starting to become one. Ever since the events in Guandu, no battle has caught my interest so far"
"Oh really. Even though it's been a year, the war is not over yet. There are still barriers scattered throughout China planning to stop Wei from expanding"
"I know of one particular barrier which is a threat to us all" Qiu Huan said.
Xiahou Dun looked at him. "What kind of barrier are you thinking?"
"I heard news of this certain man called Liu Bei. He plans to stop Lord Cao from expanding Wei"
"Hah! Now that's a threat"
"Heard that he plans to restore the Han era. Sometimes, a person loves to tell big jokes"
"I couldn't agree more"
"But I have a feeling that I'll be enjoying myself very soon" Qiu Huan said smiling away.
"Ha ha ha. Do not be too sure. Even Liu Bei has quieted himself recently"
"I'm quite sure there's an activity in the plains of Nan Xiang. Since Guandu, I've been sort of traveling around and I ended up in Nan Xiang accidentally"
"What are you saying" Xiahou Dun asked in bewilderment.
In the chambers, Cao Cao were discussing matters with Jia Xu and Xun You about pursuing Liu Bei, fearing that he might be a threat to him. After the incident at Guandu, no news was heard from Liu Bei, but there are rumors that he had been to Gu Cheng.
"Damn! Where is that darn Xuan De? I could have kill him when I had the chance earlier" Cao Cao said banging his fists on the table.
"Need not fear my lord. Liu Bei is just a normal country person. We will hunt him down eventually" Jia Xu said in response.
"I guess you are right. It has been over a year and I fear that he will be a threat to me since he revolt against me"
Their discussions were interrupted as a scout entered the chambers. By the looks of the scout's face, Cao Cao knew that the scout bears important information.
"Speak"
"Yes my lord. There's been a Shu encampment located at Nan Xiang plains. News is that Liu Bei is in command"
"Shu? Liu Bei now has an army of his own? Curse him! Any more reports?"
"Yes, general Li Dian has deployed 1000 troops to guard the area awaiting your command"
"Tell him to guard his current territory and wait for reinforcements"
"Yes my lord"
"Liu Bei, We shall settle this"
Cao Cao assembles all his generals in the stronghold's hall and informed them about the battle to come. Everyone presented at the hall gave Cao Cao their fullest support. Qiu Huan was right, thought Xiahou Dun. Qiu Huan was at the end of the hall grining away. He too wishes to see how powerful the might of the Shu army.
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This new stuff just startin'! I'll try my best to make this battle more interesting than Guandu. Reviews please.