A/N: Hello again folks! Today, we discuss about the quotes officers say
after they defeat an enemy officer.
Ming Ling: ???
A/N: (looking at a very blur Ming Ling) If you don't understand, it's what officers say after they defeat an enemy officer. Example:-
Zhou Yu: (DW3) The enemy officer has fallen to my blade!
(DW4) Enemy officer defeated!
A/N: Got that now? Qiu Huan, what's your quotation sounds like?
Qiu Huan: I guess it will sound like "An officer has been removed from the enemy!"
A/N: Ok, not too shabby. Ming Ling, what about you?
Ming Ling: Err, "Strawberry shortcakes are GOOD!" ^_^
A/N: That ain't a quote! It should be like "I defeated an officer" kinda thing, or maybe an "I have reduced the enemy ranks!" type of quote (I like this quote, I might use it later on).
Ming Ling: But strawberry shortcakes are good! I like them! ^_^
A/N: (slaps his head) Let's continue with this topic later.
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Chapter 10: Taking the Initiative
In the meeting room, Zhang Liao was just about to finish the battle plan for the coming assault as Cao Cao entered the room. All generals presented stood up and bowed to him as he walk to his chair at the end of the table. As Cao Cao sat, the others followed as well. To his right, sat Zhang Liao and Jia Xu and to his left sat Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan and Qiu Huan.
Pieces of parchments were spread across the rectangular table showing ink drawings of maps and battle strategies. Cao Cao analyzed the parchments carefully before he gave out the order. So far, everything seems to be in a good condition. The plans were properly modified and detailed. Cao Cao was pleased as he put the parchments down. He looked at his generals.
"Our enemy now appears to be an annoying one. Huangfu Song's army is only a small amount. They are just a mixed unit. They are not match for us!" Cao Cao voiced out.
"Our armies are more larger in numbers compared to the enemy's. Unlike Shu, disposing Huangfu Song wouldn't be much of a problem" Jia Xu exclaimed.
"Since the enemy appears in small numbers, we only need to deploy a decent amount of troops to intercept them. That's why I need only four generals to participate" Cao Cao said.
"Reports stated that Huangfu Song's forces are on the move to take over Xia Pi castle. We shall take the initiative to strike before they attack us" Zhang Liao suggested.
"Right, here's the strategy. Spread the rumors that Wei forces will attack from the south. Lord Cao will attack from the north. The enemy must not be aware of Lord Cao's forces. Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan and Qiu Huan will choose where they wish to deploy their troops while Zhang Liao will raid the castle from the north-east after Lord Cao strikes" Jia Xu explained.
"Great. Generals, pick your location to launch your assault" Cao Cao said turning his head to Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan and Qiu Huan.
The three Wei generals looked at the plan and thought for a brief moment of time. Then, their decisions were soon decided.
"I will take charge of clearing the west gate" Xiahou Dun stood up and said.
"The east gate shall be mine for the taking" Xiahou Yuan said as he stood up.
"My troops will attempt to clear the south entrance" Qiu Huan stood up and answered.
"Then, it is decided! Men, you know your position. We shall head for Xia Pi castle at in two days. Dismiss!" Cao Cao ordered as the Wei officers left the room.
***
To the north of Xia Pi, about 300 li away, marches a purpled colored army. The army consist about 3000 troops, 2800 infantry units and the others mounted. The mounted troops marched at both left and right sides of the moving flanks. Three generals were leading the army to the south direction. Their steeds were one white and the remaining dark brown.
A soldier then came rushing up towards the officer mounted on the white steed. His face looked like he has been running endlessly for a long 30 li. The soldier knelt while the mounted soldier halted his steed.
"My lord, a report! Wei forces intended to take Xia Pi castle from the south. They are mobilizing from Xu Chang!" a breathless voice came from the soldier.
"Insufferable rogues!" snarled the mounted officer. "Hurry! We must take over the castle walls and defend it!"
"Cao Cao is sure a cunning man" came a voice from the officer's right.
"We have fought those Yellow Turbans scoundrels at Xia Pi years ago. I familiarized the terrain more than Cao Cao does! Gongsun Zan, order your units to hasten their march" ordered the mounted officer.
"Yes!"
"And Zhu Jun, you will do the same as well. Take Xia Pi before Wei does!"
"Of course Lord Huangfu!" came the reply from Huangfu Song's left.
"Cao Cao, I will make you pay for what you did to Yuan Shao" Huangfu Song whispered to himself as his army marches on.
***
It was the day before the Wei generals march for Xia Pi castle. The soldiers chosen for this expedition were busy preparing their gear for battle. Blades, spears and pikes were sharpened and some were even forged. Tons of arrows were prepared for the archers and crossbows users. The horses were in the stables ready to ride at dawn. Qiu Huan was busy sharpening his Serpent Fang to make sure that heads and other body parts will be chopped off in one swipe. He then packed his other gear. The other officers involved in this battle were also busy preparing themselves.
Horses hoofs can be heard galloping away on the road leading to Xia Pi on the very next day. Waving banners bearing the Wei character are seen carried among the horsemen in full blue armor and battle gear. The soldiers marching away with the mounted troops were also seen to have the same attire.
Xiahou Dun was leading the army at the front line along with his brother and his student. Their faces appeared to be calm especially Qiu Huan who was smiling away.
"We will follow the rules Jia Xu gave us. In the first hour during the war, kill as much enemy soldiers as you can. That will force Huangfu Song to send more men to strengthen the south area of the castle, causing the northern area to be vulnerable" Xiahou Dun said.
"Then Cao Cao's troops will seize the opportunity to attack the north section along with Zhang Liao's forces" Xiahou Yuan said while grinning.
"I will secure the south gate to make way for the catapults to stationed there. We will bombard Xia Pi castle from the outside. Huangfu Song and his forces will be trapped!" Qiu Huan concluded the strategy given by Jia Xu.
The Wei army continued to march rapidly to Xia Pi. The bright sun in the sky shows the Wei forces yet another day for war and victory.
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A/N: (standing at a corner surrounded by cobwebs) Ming Ling, have you thought of a victory quote yet? My patience is running up!
Ming Ling: But I like what I said just now. It's so cute! (showing her cute puppy dog eyes to author) Can I keep it? Please? Please? Please?
A/N: Oh all right!
Ming Ling: Weeee! Thanky!
A/N: But ONLY on 'Talk of Comments', not in the story!
Ming Ling: You are sooooo mean! WAAAHHH! (crying while hugging Qiu Huan VERY tightly)
A/N: I'll think of a quote for her soon enough. Well, that's it for today's topic. See ya next time!
Qiu Huan: H...help..need..air!
Ming Ling: ???
A/N: (looking at a very blur Ming Ling) If you don't understand, it's what officers say after they defeat an enemy officer. Example:-
Zhou Yu: (DW3) The enemy officer has fallen to my blade!
(DW4) Enemy officer defeated!
A/N: Got that now? Qiu Huan, what's your quotation sounds like?
Qiu Huan: I guess it will sound like "An officer has been removed from the enemy!"
A/N: Ok, not too shabby. Ming Ling, what about you?
Ming Ling: Err, "Strawberry shortcakes are GOOD!" ^_^
A/N: That ain't a quote! It should be like "I defeated an officer" kinda thing, or maybe an "I have reduced the enemy ranks!" type of quote (I like this quote, I might use it later on).
Ming Ling: But strawberry shortcakes are good! I like them! ^_^
A/N: (slaps his head) Let's continue with this topic later.
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Chapter 10: Taking the Initiative
In the meeting room, Zhang Liao was just about to finish the battle plan for the coming assault as Cao Cao entered the room. All generals presented stood up and bowed to him as he walk to his chair at the end of the table. As Cao Cao sat, the others followed as well. To his right, sat Zhang Liao and Jia Xu and to his left sat Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan and Qiu Huan.
Pieces of parchments were spread across the rectangular table showing ink drawings of maps and battle strategies. Cao Cao analyzed the parchments carefully before he gave out the order. So far, everything seems to be in a good condition. The plans were properly modified and detailed. Cao Cao was pleased as he put the parchments down. He looked at his generals.
"Our enemy now appears to be an annoying one. Huangfu Song's army is only a small amount. They are just a mixed unit. They are not match for us!" Cao Cao voiced out.
"Our armies are more larger in numbers compared to the enemy's. Unlike Shu, disposing Huangfu Song wouldn't be much of a problem" Jia Xu exclaimed.
"Since the enemy appears in small numbers, we only need to deploy a decent amount of troops to intercept them. That's why I need only four generals to participate" Cao Cao said.
"Reports stated that Huangfu Song's forces are on the move to take over Xia Pi castle. We shall take the initiative to strike before they attack us" Zhang Liao suggested.
"Right, here's the strategy. Spread the rumors that Wei forces will attack from the south. Lord Cao will attack from the north. The enemy must not be aware of Lord Cao's forces. Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan and Qiu Huan will choose where they wish to deploy their troops while Zhang Liao will raid the castle from the north-east after Lord Cao strikes" Jia Xu explained.
"Great. Generals, pick your location to launch your assault" Cao Cao said turning his head to Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan and Qiu Huan.
The three Wei generals looked at the plan and thought for a brief moment of time. Then, their decisions were soon decided.
"I will take charge of clearing the west gate" Xiahou Dun stood up and said.
"The east gate shall be mine for the taking" Xiahou Yuan said as he stood up.
"My troops will attempt to clear the south entrance" Qiu Huan stood up and answered.
"Then, it is decided! Men, you know your position. We shall head for Xia Pi castle at in two days. Dismiss!" Cao Cao ordered as the Wei officers left the room.
***
To the north of Xia Pi, about 300 li away, marches a purpled colored army. The army consist about 3000 troops, 2800 infantry units and the others mounted. The mounted troops marched at both left and right sides of the moving flanks. Three generals were leading the army to the south direction. Their steeds were one white and the remaining dark brown.
A soldier then came rushing up towards the officer mounted on the white steed. His face looked like he has been running endlessly for a long 30 li. The soldier knelt while the mounted soldier halted his steed.
"My lord, a report! Wei forces intended to take Xia Pi castle from the south. They are mobilizing from Xu Chang!" a breathless voice came from the soldier.
"Insufferable rogues!" snarled the mounted officer. "Hurry! We must take over the castle walls and defend it!"
"Cao Cao is sure a cunning man" came a voice from the officer's right.
"We have fought those Yellow Turbans scoundrels at Xia Pi years ago. I familiarized the terrain more than Cao Cao does! Gongsun Zan, order your units to hasten their march" ordered the mounted officer.
"Yes!"
"And Zhu Jun, you will do the same as well. Take Xia Pi before Wei does!"
"Of course Lord Huangfu!" came the reply from Huangfu Song's left.
"Cao Cao, I will make you pay for what you did to Yuan Shao" Huangfu Song whispered to himself as his army marches on.
***
It was the day before the Wei generals march for Xia Pi castle. The soldiers chosen for this expedition were busy preparing their gear for battle. Blades, spears and pikes were sharpened and some were even forged. Tons of arrows were prepared for the archers and crossbows users. The horses were in the stables ready to ride at dawn. Qiu Huan was busy sharpening his Serpent Fang to make sure that heads and other body parts will be chopped off in one swipe. He then packed his other gear. The other officers involved in this battle were also busy preparing themselves.
Horses hoofs can be heard galloping away on the road leading to Xia Pi on the very next day. Waving banners bearing the Wei character are seen carried among the horsemen in full blue armor and battle gear. The soldiers marching away with the mounted troops were also seen to have the same attire.
Xiahou Dun was leading the army at the front line along with his brother and his student. Their faces appeared to be calm especially Qiu Huan who was smiling away.
"We will follow the rules Jia Xu gave us. In the first hour during the war, kill as much enemy soldiers as you can. That will force Huangfu Song to send more men to strengthen the south area of the castle, causing the northern area to be vulnerable" Xiahou Dun said.
"Then Cao Cao's troops will seize the opportunity to attack the north section along with Zhang Liao's forces" Xiahou Yuan said while grinning.
"I will secure the south gate to make way for the catapults to stationed there. We will bombard Xia Pi castle from the outside. Huangfu Song and his forces will be trapped!" Qiu Huan concluded the strategy given by Jia Xu.
The Wei army continued to march rapidly to Xia Pi. The bright sun in the sky shows the Wei forces yet another day for war and victory.
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A/N: (standing at a corner surrounded by cobwebs) Ming Ling, have you thought of a victory quote yet? My patience is running up!
Ming Ling: But I like what I said just now. It's so cute! (showing her cute puppy dog eyes to author) Can I keep it? Please? Please? Please?
A/N: Oh all right!
Ming Ling: Weeee! Thanky!
A/N: But ONLY on 'Talk of Comments', not in the story!
Ming Ling: You are sooooo mean! WAAAHHH! (crying while hugging Qiu Huan VERY tightly)
A/N: I'll think of a quote for her soon enough. Well, that's it for today's topic. See ya next time!
Qiu Huan: H...help..need..air!