Lu Bu's menacing eyes gazed down the hardwood table before him. The table's
length was great, but had a shortened width. The long narrow table
stretched throughout a rather compact room that was surrounded by multiple
chairs. A few torches were light around the table, thus giving off light.
Each one of the many chairs contained an officer of Lu Bu's. The list of
officers went as followed, Chen Gong, Gao Shun, Zhang Liao, Zang Ba, and
Cao Xing. With a smirk of genius, Gong stood abruptly up and began
speaking, "I have a strategy to propose my lord. Cao Cao lies waiting just
west of here in Xu Chang, He waits to pounce upon us when we are most
unprepared. Also, we seem to be lacking manpower, I propose we assume
recruitment missions once we have established a strong base. I suggest we
continue the alliance with Yuan Shu and borrow troops from Ru Nan. From
there, we led an assault against Cao Cao. If our attack is fast and vicious
he will have no time to react and will not be able to escape out assault!
Also Cao will find the opening and send a unit to attack Xia Pi. I will
defend with all of my might while you attack the province from behind."
Lu Bu glared at all of the men at the table and finally spoke, "Anymore suggestions?"
An uncomfortable silence grasped the war council tightly as the men sat there, frozen in their own opinions that were stuck in their minds. Lu Bu has fully agreed with his master strategist's plan, so he crossed his arms and began barking commands, "Chen Gong! Protect Xia Pi with all of your might! Gao Shun and Zhang Liao! Take command of the elite cavalry troops and join me. Xing and Ba! You two defend Xia Pi from attack with Chen Gong in my absence. We shall march and soon conquer Xiao Pei and use it as a key tool to conquer Xu Chang!"
With Lu Bu's final words the warriors left the war council and began following the orders given. The generals who were leading the campaign with their lord gathered the army and began grouping off the different sections and divisions. They practiced formations and drilled each other in a repetitious fashion. Soon the campaign ignited and Lu Bu along with his followers charged toward the province of Xiao Pei.
Back in Xia Pi, another battle had started. The numerous troops of Cao Cao had been ordered to attack the castle under the leadership of the strategic genius Guo Jia. Though out numbered, Chen Gong had built Xia Pi's defenses up to the point where they could last for several months. The town also contained a massive food supply. After many days of deadly frosted temperatures, all of the cattle that were used for food for Guo Jia's troops became deceased. Chen Gong soon realized such news and reported to the castle walls. He glanced at a few of the heavily armored archers and called down at Jia's troops, "I can not watch your poor men suffer! Take these oxen as an offering for a cease fire."
Jia gladly accepted, for it was that of let his troops starve. The oxen near came that day. Jia waited patiently, but all of his troops were becoming horribly fatigued. After many deaths and casualties in the Wei ranks the gates of Xia Pi began to creak open. The massive gates of metal violently swung open and revealed a line of what seemed to be oxen. Guo Jia's troops charged forth with joy and approached the oxen with haste. Soon the oxen fell a part in a rain of splinters as multiple troops appeared out of the fur covered wooden frames. The troops charged through Guo Jia's men, slaying all of the fatigued foes, but something seemed odd. The men who had emerged from the oxen frames were Gao Shun and Zhang Liao. The two easily routed Jia's unit out of pure surprise and turned to look at the breathtaking site at the east gate. The smell of chars filled the air as Chen Gong glanced behind him. An infantry troop sprinted to Chen Gong's side, "The east gate is on fire!"
The gate burned bright red flames like the fiery pits of hell and soon consumed Xia Pi. The town was a flaming abyss as Chen Gong abandoned it out of defeat. He rode alone and retreated to Yuan Shao's camp in Ye.
Lu Bu charged through the Wei camp at Xia Pi and soon noticed how the troops kept coming. The vicious creature continued his path of slaughter until he began to wear down. The path of destruction he had lead through the masses of troops was full of multiple deaths and casualties, but soon a wore down Lu Bu was soon confronted by a foe.
A single rider charge forth through the masses of Wei troops and barked a challenge, "Scum of hell! You weakling vermin are nothing compared tom the strength of I, Xu Huang!" He then snapped the horsed reins and rode at full force toward Lu Bu, but he had not noticed his enemies battle call so all Xu Huang saw was the back of Fengxian's armor, but that was enough for him to realize his ultimate goal, which was to slay him. Huang raised his poleaxe in the air and soared it high, preparing to strike down the tyrant. In a quick flash of moment an allied warrior lunged in front of Bu. The poleaxe divided the brave warriors body in two and saved Lu Bu from being slayed. The great Lu Bu turned around and glared at Xu Huang in an intimidating fashion. Huang fled in fear of Lu Bu and reported back to Cao Cao. Lu Bu gave a look of great displeasure as he ran his fingers across the warrior who had met his demise in the name of his lord. The man was Cao Bao. Though he never proved of much use to Bu he had just saved him from meeting his own demise. He ordered a unit of troops to carry him off and give him a proper burial in front of his family and friends.
Lu Bu glanced over his shoulder so his eyes would meet the ones of the new arrival behind him. The man who had just arrived to Bu's aid was his chief strategist, Chen Gong. "Lord Lu, Xia Pi has fallen! Follow me back to Yuan Shao's camp in Ye. He has agreed to let us seek refuge with him for now."
Lu Bu gagged at the idea of seeking refuge with such a careless fool. But he had to for that was his only option, "Gong, I will only side with this impudent spawn of the Yuan family under your supervision."
Lu Bu and his remaining officers and troops retreated to Yuan Shao's territory after the series of long fought battles. They were easily protected by Shao's masses even though he had recently suffered a loss to Cao Cao, but Shao had grown uncomfortable of Bu's presence after a few months. Bu had insulted Shao's sons and his skill as leader, yet he stayed in the territory, but soon Chen Gong held a meeting with him in his private chambers. Gao Shun and Zhang Liao had also joined in the harassment, but had talked horribly about Wen Chou and Yan Liang's skills as warriors. The loyal generals had grown a brutal rivalry for each, which would later affect their lives.
"Lord Lu Bu, Yuan Shao has grown distrustful of you. I propose we take our remaining troops and take the unprotected province of Ji!" Bu nodded in agreement and spoke also in a monstrous tone, "Hm! We shall do so! Gather the troops Gong, we charge to Ji!"
Lu Bu and his swarm of troops soon arrived at the destinated location. The townspeople all fled inside at the sight of the beast they called Lu Bu. They shivered in fear as they bolted their doors shut and curled up together for safety. Bu had no interest in slaying innocents, he just desired full control of the province. A beating noise, resembling a drum roll was heard over the horizon and all of the people of the town unbolted their doors at the first noise and glanced out toward the horizon line in state of curiousity. A swarm of yellow emerged from a glare that blinded the civilians' eyes. The band of people revealed themselves, each wearing yellow turbans and tan robes. They walked at a normal pace and soon froze several yards away from the opposing forces. Lu Bu gave a slight smirk as the entire squadron became visible. Then turned to face his advisor Chen Gong who had been riding behind him, "Gong, I think these are remnants of the Yellow Turban rebels."
Chen Gong nodded and responded, "That they are. They seem to believe that this is their province, maybe that was why Yuan Shao didn't set a prefect here?"
Lu Bu agreed and showed no hesitation in engaging the rouges in combat. Lu Bu's forces easily outmatched the turban troops in skill, but they skill possessed morale and hopes. The turbans wished to unite the land, as Lu Bu, but they seemed to have different reasons. Bu could have cared less about their reasons, but that didn't stop him from turning down this battle. Lu Bu then did a simple turning motion with his halberd extended, slaying turban troops left in right. The heads of the fallen foes tumbled to the ground and were soon absorbed blood and became a dark red color.
Gao Shun on the other hand, had charged straight into the heart of the mass of bright color. Shun fought valiantly, obeying every order given. His sub- general, Cao Xing then rode by him on horseback, "My lord, today is the day I prove my strength! They shall fear the name Cao Xing!!"
The brave officer charged straight into the heart of the Turbans to encounter the three leaders of this certain group. They were Liu Pi, Gong Du, and Pei Yuan Shao. Xing engaged Liu Pi on horseback with only one pass until Gong Du approached him from behind on foot. Cao Xing then leaped off his steed and parried the oncoming foe's sword away. Pei Yuan Shao then came forth along with Liu Pi, both mounted on steeds. Cao Xing then lunged upward and swung his sword. The weapon collided with Liu Pi's thick helm, creating a loud echoing racket. This noise startled the horses to the point where they through their riders off. The two turbans fell to the ground in pain as Cao Xing turned to encounter a recovered Gong Du. Cao Xing raised his free hand and pummeled Du in the side of the cheek, while bringing the hilt of his sword to Du's chin, giving a off a hard impact. Xing then raised his blade high in the air and let out a mighty roar, "I AM CAO XING! Admit your fear and surrender or face your demise!" Gong Du was the first turban leader to regain his balance. Once he did he commented to his comrades who were lying on the ground, "Shao and Pi how will we stand a chance if Lu Bu possesses great generals such as this Cao Xing? I suggest we surrender and admit defeat."
The other leaders nodded and they then surrendered the province, their troops, and themselves to Lu Bu's forces. Lu Bu was now prepared to face Shao once again with his newly gained officers and troops.
"LU BU! Let's see how you fare against the bulk of my forces!" Yuan Shao shouted this as his troops charged toward Ji. The mass of troops gave calls loud enough for the heavens to here as the deep voices of Wen Chou and Yan Liang joined in the battle cry.
Yuan Shao's troops had now invaded Lu Bu's new home, but will the impudent spawn of the Yuan family, as Lu Bu would say, be a match for Bu himself?
Lu Bu glared at all of the men at the table and finally spoke, "Anymore suggestions?"
An uncomfortable silence grasped the war council tightly as the men sat there, frozen in their own opinions that were stuck in their minds. Lu Bu has fully agreed with his master strategist's plan, so he crossed his arms and began barking commands, "Chen Gong! Protect Xia Pi with all of your might! Gao Shun and Zhang Liao! Take command of the elite cavalry troops and join me. Xing and Ba! You two defend Xia Pi from attack with Chen Gong in my absence. We shall march and soon conquer Xiao Pei and use it as a key tool to conquer Xu Chang!"
With Lu Bu's final words the warriors left the war council and began following the orders given. The generals who were leading the campaign with their lord gathered the army and began grouping off the different sections and divisions. They practiced formations and drilled each other in a repetitious fashion. Soon the campaign ignited and Lu Bu along with his followers charged toward the province of Xiao Pei.
Back in Xia Pi, another battle had started. The numerous troops of Cao Cao had been ordered to attack the castle under the leadership of the strategic genius Guo Jia. Though out numbered, Chen Gong had built Xia Pi's defenses up to the point where they could last for several months. The town also contained a massive food supply. After many days of deadly frosted temperatures, all of the cattle that were used for food for Guo Jia's troops became deceased. Chen Gong soon realized such news and reported to the castle walls. He glanced at a few of the heavily armored archers and called down at Jia's troops, "I can not watch your poor men suffer! Take these oxen as an offering for a cease fire."
Jia gladly accepted, for it was that of let his troops starve. The oxen near came that day. Jia waited patiently, but all of his troops were becoming horribly fatigued. After many deaths and casualties in the Wei ranks the gates of Xia Pi began to creak open. The massive gates of metal violently swung open and revealed a line of what seemed to be oxen. Guo Jia's troops charged forth with joy and approached the oxen with haste. Soon the oxen fell a part in a rain of splinters as multiple troops appeared out of the fur covered wooden frames. The troops charged through Guo Jia's men, slaying all of the fatigued foes, but something seemed odd. The men who had emerged from the oxen frames were Gao Shun and Zhang Liao. The two easily routed Jia's unit out of pure surprise and turned to look at the breathtaking site at the east gate. The smell of chars filled the air as Chen Gong glanced behind him. An infantry troop sprinted to Chen Gong's side, "The east gate is on fire!"
The gate burned bright red flames like the fiery pits of hell and soon consumed Xia Pi. The town was a flaming abyss as Chen Gong abandoned it out of defeat. He rode alone and retreated to Yuan Shao's camp in Ye.
Lu Bu charged through the Wei camp at Xia Pi and soon noticed how the troops kept coming. The vicious creature continued his path of slaughter until he began to wear down. The path of destruction he had lead through the masses of troops was full of multiple deaths and casualties, but soon a wore down Lu Bu was soon confronted by a foe.
A single rider charge forth through the masses of Wei troops and barked a challenge, "Scum of hell! You weakling vermin are nothing compared tom the strength of I, Xu Huang!" He then snapped the horsed reins and rode at full force toward Lu Bu, but he had not noticed his enemies battle call so all Xu Huang saw was the back of Fengxian's armor, but that was enough for him to realize his ultimate goal, which was to slay him. Huang raised his poleaxe in the air and soared it high, preparing to strike down the tyrant. In a quick flash of moment an allied warrior lunged in front of Bu. The poleaxe divided the brave warriors body in two and saved Lu Bu from being slayed. The great Lu Bu turned around and glared at Xu Huang in an intimidating fashion. Huang fled in fear of Lu Bu and reported back to Cao Cao. Lu Bu gave a look of great displeasure as he ran his fingers across the warrior who had met his demise in the name of his lord. The man was Cao Bao. Though he never proved of much use to Bu he had just saved him from meeting his own demise. He ordered a unit of troops to carry him off and give him a proper burial in front of his family and friends.
Lu Bu glanced over his shoulder so his eyes would meet the ones of the new arrival behind him. The man who had just arrived to Bu's aid was his chief strategist, Chen Gong. "Lord Lu, Xia Pi has fallen! Follow me back to Yuan Shao's camp in Ye. He has agreed to let us seek refuge with him for now."
Lu Bu gagged at the idea of seeking refuge with such a careless fool. But he had to for that was his only option, "Gong, I will only side with this impudent spawn of the Yuan family under your supervision."
Lu Bu and his remaining officers and troops retreated to Yuan Shao's territory after the series of long fought battles. They were easily protected by Shao's masses even though he had recently suffered a loss to Cao Cao, but Shao had grown uncomfortable of Bu's presence after a few months. Bu had insulted Shao's sons and his skill as leader, yet he stayed in the territory, but soon Chen Gong held a meeting with him in his private chambers. Gao Shun and Zhang Liao had also joined in the harassment, but had talked horribly about Wen Chou and Yan Liang's skills as warriors. The loyal generals had grown a brutal rivalry for each, which would later affect their lives.
"Lord Lu Bu, Yuan Shao has grown distrustful of you. I propose we take our remaining troops and take the unprotected province of Ji!" Bu nodded in agreement and spoke also in a monstrous tone, "Hm! We shall do so! Gather the troops Gong, we charge to Ji!"
Lu Bu and his swarm of troops soon arrived at the destinated location. The townspeople all fled inside at the sight of the beast they called Lu Bu. They shivered in fear as they bolted their doors shut and curled up together for safety. Bu had no interest in slaying innocents, he just desired full control of the province. A beating noise, resembling a drum roll was heard over the horizon and all of the people of the town unbolted their doors at the first noise and glanced out toward the horizon line in state of curiousity. A swarm of yellow emerged from a glare that blinded the civilians' eyes. The band of people revealed themselves, each wearing yellow turbans and tan robes. They walked at a normal pace and soon froze several yards away from the opposing forces. Lu Bu gave a slight smirk as the entire squadron became visible. Then turned to face his advisor Chen Gong who had been riding behind him, "Gong, I think these are remnants of the Yellow Turban rebels."
Chen Gong nodded and responded, "That they are. They seem to believe that this is their province, maybe that was why Yuan Shao didn't set a prefect here?"
Lu Bu agreed and showed no hesitation in engaging the rouges in combat. Lu Bu's forces easily outmatched the turban troops in skill, but they skill possessed morale and hopes. The turbans wished to unite the land, as Lu Bu, but they seemed to have different reasons. Bu could have cared less about their reasons, but that didn't stop him from turning down this battle. Lu Bu then did a simple turning motion with his halberd extended, slaying turban troops left in right. The heads of the fallen foes tumbled to the ground and were soon absorbed blood and became a dark red color.
Gao Shun on the other hand, had charged straight into the heart of the mass of bright color. Shun fought valiantly, obeying every order given. His sub- general, Cao Xing then rode by him on horseback, "My lord, today is the day I prove my strength! They shall fear the name Cao Xing!!"
The brave officer charged straight into the heart of the Turbans to encounter the three leaders of this certain group. They were Liu Pi, Gong Du, and Pei Yuan Shao. Xing engaged Liu Pi on horseback with only one pass until Gong Du approached him from behind on foot. Cao Xing then leaped off his steed and parried the oncoming foe's sword away. Pei Yuan Shao then came forth along with Liu Pi, both mounted on steeds. Cao Xing then lunged upward and swung his sword. The weapon collided with Liu Pi's thick helm, creating a loud echoing racket. This noise startled the horses to the point where they through their riders off. The two turbans fell to the ground in pain as Cao Xing turned to encounter a recovered Gong Du. Cao Xing raised his free hand and pummeled Du in the side of the cheek, while bringing the hilt of his sword to Du's chin, giving a off a hard impact. Xing then raised his blade high in the air and let out a mighty roar, "I AM CAO XING! Admit your fear and surrender or face your demise!" Gong Du was the first turban leader to regain his balance. Once he did he commented to his comrades who were lying on the ground, "Shao and Pi how will we stand a chance if Lu Bu possesses great generals such as this Cao Xing? I suggest we surrender and admit defeat."
The other leaders nodded and they then surrendered the province, their troops, and themselves to Lu Bu's forces. Lu Bu was now prepared to face Shao once again with his newly gained officers and troops.
"LU BU! Let's see how you fare against the bulk of my forces!" Yuan Shao shouted this as his troops charged toward Ji. The mass of troops gave calls loud enough for the heavens to here as the deep voices of Wen Chou and Yan Liang joined in the battle cry.
Yuan Shao's troops had now invaded Lu Bu's new home, but will the impudent spawn of the Yuan family, as Lu Bu would say, be a match for Bu himself?