Kapitel 252: 247. Lie Fan Meet Sheng Xian
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Jia Xu who saw how surprised Lie Fan was, told Lie Fan about how he was the mastermind behind this happening in Jiaozhi Province because he felt that Shi Xie would grow too strong in terms of manpower and supplies due to how peaceful his area is so he orchestrated for this to happen several years ago.
Lie Fan who heard Jia Xu's explanation was truly surprised, he didn't expect that Jia Xu would orchestrate this to happen 6 years earlier than it originally happened.
He actually doesn't care about Shi Xie, because he knows that Shi Xie is almost like Liu Biao, he doesn't have ambition and only wants to enjoy the privilege he has right now, and in the future, he will submit to Sun Quan joining Wu.
Of course, Lie Fan appreciates what Jia Xu did because the more chaotic Shi Xie's land is, the higher the chance of him taking over Jiaozhi Province easily in the future, after taking over Liu Biao or maybe changing the landscape of Yang Province once again.
Lie Fan: "Haha Wenhe you are truly a genius! It is true that Shi Xie is growing powerful with the resources and manpower he enjoys without any disturbance, great work you have done Wenhe."
Xun You: "Master Jia Xu, this is a truly perfect plan, and work on the benefit of My Lord! Military disturbance in Jiaozhi Province would surely catch Liu Biao's attention, which could also give us a chance to take over Jiangxia from him."
Jia Xu: "My Lord and Xun You praises are too high, it's already my responsibility and duty to help My Lord in mapping the Land for My Lord's ascension to the throne."
Lie Fan: "No matter what you do is truly magnificent, and just like Xun You said Liu Biao's attention would surely be focused on Jiaozhi, and after taking down Liu Yao we have the chance to take over Jiangxia from Liu Biao's grasp."
Jia Xu: "Liu Biao's attention would surely be shifted toward the south, but Huang Zu who was put in charge of guarding Jiangxia would surely raise his vigilance against us, so we should proceed with caution."
Xun You: "I agree Master Jia Xu, I will develop a strategy for our assault on Jiangxia, I hope you can give me your insight when I finish creating the strategy."
Lie Fan: "Wenyou no need to develop the strategy that fats, we should focus on taking down Liu Yao first and consolidating our influences at Yang Province before considering our attack on Jiangxia."
Xun You: "Dont worry My Lord, our plan in taking down Liu Yao has proceeded smoothly, as long as it's going just like we predicted I have the time to develop a new strategy My Lord, of course when it's done I will discuss it with Master Jia Xu, Chen Qun, and Liu Ye before presenting it to you My Lord."
Lie Fan nodded his head knowing that he couldn't stop the enthusiastic Xun You, the Xun You of his timeline shows more emotion than the Xun You he reads in history books and ROTK novels, Lie Fan thinks it's because the story chat can't capture Xun You essence.
What Lie Fan doesn't realize is that the Xun You of his timeline is more open with his personality due to him recruiting Xun You very early, unlike Xun You who had joined Cao Cao after some tribulations in his life and career following Dong Zhuo's rise to power in Luoyang.
After discussing the matter of Jiaozhi Province, Lie Fan ordered Jia Xu and Xun You to prepare a befitting residence for Sheng Xian who will come in a matter of days or weeks, let all people know that he treated all the Lords with the same level of respect and courtesy.
Jia Xu and Xun You cupped their hand accepted the order, and left the room leaving Lie Fan alone by himself, well not technically alone with his bodyguards near him and at the door.
Lie Fan opened his inventory and saw the anti-aging pills he had. After he consumed one, he forgot about the existence of this pill due to many matters he needed to attend to, hell he sometimes forgot the existence of his system if not for the vision map he always used to remind him about the system's existence.
He reminds himself to give the pills to his wives, they would surely be happy when they hear it can help their skin to be smooth and keep them young, imagining the smiles on their faces makes him happy.
After looking at the anti-aging pills, he saw the Brass Telescope that he received as a reward and remembered that he wanted to mass produce this for his generals and advisors, especially his admirals since he had a navy now.
Taking it out from his inventory, he walked toward the terrace and used the telescope to look at Wu, the quality of the scenery being seen was not as good as a modern telescope but it can get the job done.
After playing with the brass telescope for a while, Lie Fan remembered that there was no glass-making technique in this era, hell they didn't even know what glass was so Lie Fan returned to his seat and took out the book of knowledge to find the best technique that could be applied in this era.
Times passed by and the day that Sheng Xian finally reached Wu alongside Lu Jun finally arrived, Lie Fan and his retainers welcomed Sheng Xian at the front of Wu's Governor Castle.
The historical meeting between Lie Fan and Sheng Xian will be recorded as one of the most impactful meetings at the time of that era, which led to a changing landscape in Yang Province even further.
Lie Fan and Sheng Xian talk together while heading toward the main hall of the castle, while their retainers follow from behind. Sheng Xian only brought his best retainer and bodyguards, while the rest stayed with his army outside of Wu.
Arriving at the Main Hall, Lie Fan changed the design of the room so that Lie Fan and Sheng Xian could sit at the same height equally, while their retainers all sat one level below them at the same height.
Lie Fan: "Brother Sheng Xian welcome to Wu, I would like to apologize if you see that Wu isn't that clean should we say, we had just restructured the system, and officials of Wu."
Sheng Xian: "Haha it's okay Brother Lie Fan, thank you for allowing me to meet you, I would like to meet then who personally slayed Zhang Jiao, defeated Lu Bu in a duel, and now become one of the most powerful Lord in the land after defeating Yuan Shu."
Lie Fan: "I appreciate your kind words, Brother Sheng Xian. The path to becoming what I am now is paved with challenges, and I merely tread it with determination and cautiousness."
Sheng Xian: "Brother Lie Fan you are too humble, not many people can do what you have accomplished."
Lie Fan: "Haha thank you, Brother Sheng Xian. Now, tell me, what brings you to Wu? I sense there's more than mere pleasantries and compliments behind this meeting."
Sheng Xian: "Indeed, Brother Lie Fan, I've traveled to Wu with a proposal that could change the landscape of Yang Province. It's a matter of great importance, one that I believe you will find yourself intrigued in and very beneficial to you."
Lie Fan: "Oh? You had me intrigued Brother Sheng Xian please elaborate on it."
Sheng Xian: "I would like to become some sort of a tributary to you Brother Lie Fan, what do you think of this prospect? In the future when you truly unite the land I will truly submit all of you."
Everyone in the room was shocked by what Sheng Xian said, even Lie Fan didn't expect that Sheng Xian was thinking of becoming a tributary to him and then submitting to him if he united the land, of course, Sheng Xian also had a chance to stab him in the back.
Sheng Xian's retainer immediately stands up and protests what Sheng Xian says, they didn't expect that Sheng Xian's purpose in meeting with Lie Fan was to become a tributary even promised to submit to Lie Fan in the future.
Sheng Xian, his gaze unwavering, swiftly silenced them with a stern expression and let out a loud shout telling them to be silent, his voice echoed in the hall, cutting through the tense situation.
Sheng Xian tells them that he has made his decision. If any of them dares to protest or question his judgment, they need to be prepared to face the consequences immediately.
The hall fell into an uneasy silence as Sheng Xian's retainers exchanged glances, recognizing the gravity of their lord's determination. The air hung heavy with the unspoken understanding that defiance could lead to severe consequences, perhaps even the swift stroke of Sheng Xian's blade.
Lie Fan, perceptive to the tension in the room, stepped forward with a calming gesture, his hand extended in a conciliatory manner toward Sheng Xian trying to calm him down, not letting the situation become more tense.
While Sheng Xian managed to be calmed down by Lie Fan, and his retainers were calmed down by Jia Xu and Xun You, Lie Fan then told Sheng Xian that his proposal required careful consideration and they needed to discuss the terms openly and ensure that all parties involved find common ground.
In the midst of this exchange, Jia Xu and Xun You, Lie Fan's trusted advisors, exchanged subtle glances, conveying silent messages that only those well-versed in the art of strategy could comprehend.
Le Fan asks Sheng Xian to discuss this in a more quiet situation and receives a nod from Sheng Xian, indicating his willingness to engage in a diplomatic discourse, Lie Fan leads him to a more private corner of the hall.
Lie Fan and Sheng Xian's retainers and advisors withdrew to a respectful distance, while the two lords began their discussion. Sheng Xian's retainers were grumbling that Sheng Xian decided this all by himself, while Jia Xu and Xun You were conversing by themselves about how this was a great opportunity for Lie Fan.
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Name: Lie Fan
Title: Three Heroes Who Defeat Lu Bu
Age: 27 (194 AD)
Level: 15
Next Level: 938.000
Renown: 645
Cultivation: Yin Yang Separation (level 9)
SP: 571.700
ATTRIBUTE POINTS
STR: 906 (+20)
VIT: 598 (+20)
AGI: 583 (+10)
INT: 587
CHR: 93
WIS: 509
WILL: 397
ATR Points: 0
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Kapitel 253: 248. Lu Bu's Messenger Arrive At Xiapi
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Lie Fan and Sheng Xian's retainers and advisors withdrew to a respectful distance, while the two lords began their discussion. Sheng Xian's retainers were grumbling that Sheng Xian decided this all by himself, while Jia Xu and Xun You were conversing by themselves about how this was a great opportunity for Lie Fan.
Jia Xu and Xun You were the most surprised people in the room after Lie Fan, even Sheng Xian's retainer level of shock isn't as high as theirs which speaks volumes for Sheng Xian's surprising decision.
If Sheng Xian truly becomes a tributary to Lie Fan and even submits to him in the future, that means Yang Province was split around 50-50 between the Sun Clan and Lie Fan himself of course that doesn't mean Sheng Xian isn't a threat to Lei Fan's stability.
Sheng Xian is determined to become Lie Fan's tributary but that doesn't mean that his retainer would agree to his decision, and the chance of them betraying Sheng Xian and the chance of them causing sabotage is high.
So while Lie Fana and Sheng Xian are discussing the terms of Sheng Xian's proposal, Jia Xu and Xun You are appeasing Sheng Xian's retainers while evaluating who can be converted to their side and who cannot.
The one who can be converted to Lie Fan side will hold the same position they have at Sheng Xian's government, controlling and overseeing Sheng Xian's governance through the people that they placed.
On the other hand, the ones that they can't convert or show signs of betraying Sheng Xian by running away to serve other Lords other than Lie Fan will be eliminated by them through the Oriole machinations.
This is to ensure the safety of Lie Fan's rear, as Lie Fan's focus could be shifted to the north or west which leaves his south vulnerable, even though there's an alliance with Sun Jian they can't only rely on Sun Jian.
If Sheng Xian suddenly decided to pull back on his words and attack Lie Fan's domain in Yang Province, at least the people who he thought served him and were loyal to him had switched sides with Lie Fan ages ago.
On the other side of the room, Lie Fan and Sheng Xian are discussing the terms of Sheng Xian's proposal with utmost seriousness radiating from the two of them.
The reason why Lie Fan doesn't have Jia Xu and Xun You to accompany him in discussing this kind of matter is that he wants them to appease Sheng Xian's retainers, and with their ingenuity, they will definitely investigate which of Sheng Xian's retainer can join his side.
Lie Fan: "Brother Sheng Xian, since you wanted to become a tributary for my force and a possible submission that will definitely happen in the future, there are some conditions that I would like you to hold."
Sheng Xian: "Of Course Brother Lie Fan please tell me what kind of condition you have for me, and I will try my best to fulfill those conditions."
Lie Fan: "I have three conditions, Brother Sheng Xian, first since you have become my tributary that means your military power will be abolished and the control of your army will be relinquished to me of course you still control your personal unit, second your diplomatic relations with other Loeds must pass through me, and lastly the tributes you need to pay is not much only 30% from you annual harvest and taxes."
Sheng Xian: "For numbers two and three I agree, but for number one I don't think I can completely abolish my Army because then my generals will definitely protest and my advisors will also object, I personally also feel that it was unnecessary to abolish it entirely."
Lie Fan: "The abolishment of your Army doesn't need to be done immediately, you can do it in 5 years slowly dismantling them, and as for you generals and advisor don't worry I will help you persuade them."
Sheng Xian: "If it's like that I can reluctantly agree, at least I have an army in the next 5 years to defend myself even though being dismantled slowly, well then I agree with all of your conditions I also have some conditions, Brother Lie Fan."
Lie Fan: "Of Course Brother Sheng Xian please tell me what your condition is."
Sheng Xian: "It's some simple condition really, I want a position for me to continue overseeing the domain I have under me in the future when I joined under your rule, some sort of special Grand Administrator, and the other one my clan is guaranteed a position In you future Imperial Council."
Lie Fan thought that Sheng Xian's condition would be very demanding, but it turns out it just created a special title and a guaranteed position in his Imperial Council, which was an easy thing to do for Lie Fan.
Showing a bright and amiable smile, Lie Fan agrees to the condition that Sheng Xian put forward and guarantees that he will do so in the future.
To make the agreement between the two of them official, Lie Fan called Jia Xu to bring a pen and paper to write down their respective condition and that they agreed with the conditions that were written down according to their previous discussion.
Looking at the Lie Fan, Sheng Xian, and Jia Xu positions on the other side of the room, many of Sheng Xian's retainer who have been approached by both Jia Xu and Xun You can't wait for their new position, while the one who doesn't approached by them respected Sheng Xian for doing this agreement.
While a historic agreement has been made in Yang Province between Lie Fan and Sheng Xian, far away in Beihai Lu Bu and Chen Gong are having a meeting to decide who will become the envoy they send to Xiapi.
Lu Bu and Chen Gong realize that in terms of rhetoric skills the talents serving Lu Bu, Chen Gong is the best while Zhang Miao is the second after Chen Gong, but the problem is only the two of them are capable enough to run Qing Province as a whole.
That's why Zhang Miao was left behind at Beihai during the battle between Lu Bu against Cao and Liu Bei, to handle the Qing Province administration, and now that Chen Gong is back he took over that job.
So after some careful consideration from Chen Gong, he suggested to Lu Bu that Zhang Miao become the envoy they send alongside Xu Si as the second envoy, and Cheng Lian alongside Hao Meng be their escort.
Since time is not truly on their side, Lu Bu immediately agrees to Chen Gong's suggestion and sends an order for Zhang Miao, Xu Si, Cheng Lian, and Hao Meng to prepare themselves and the things they need for their journey to Xiapi as his envoy.
Receiving the order, the four of them immediately prepared the necessities they needed, and Cheng Lian alongside Hao Meng also prepared their unit which they would lead to escort Zhang Miao and Xu Si.
As their supplies secured and the troops assembled, the entourage set forth on the journey to Xiapi, traversing through Beihai County full of cautiousness located at the heart of the conflict between Lu Bu giants Cao Cao and Liu Bei right now.
Weeks passed in a relentless procession, nearly a month of travel passed by in the blink of an eye before they saw the silhouette of Xiapi's walls emerge on the horizon. Exhausted yet determined, Zhang Miao, Xu Si, Cheng Lian, and Hao Meng approached the city gates alongside their unit.
To their surprise, awaiting them at the gate of Xiapi were Zhu Jun and Huangfu Song, appointed as Xiapi's Protector by Lie Fan when he left Xiapi for the second time after the birth of Yanyan and Mingming.
Their presence stood as a testament to the significance of Lu Bu's envoy, as Zhu Jun and Huangfu Song had a high amount of reputation, especially amongst people who participated in the Yellow Turbans Rebellion battle.
Zhang Miao himself participated in the battle alongside Cao Cao, so he knew who these two people were so he was surprised and his surprised face was seen by both Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun.
Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun received them warmly, escorting them toward Xiapi's Governor Castle, while inwardly they lamented how none of the people in the land would ever know the reason for Lie Fan and his retainers always waiting for the incoming envoy due to Oriole's extensive Intelligence network.
As they arrived at Xiapi's Governor Castle entrance, the distinguished figures of Chen Gui, Chen Qun, and Liu Ye stood in welcome. Formal greetings were exchanged between the two parties, and then with Chen Gui taking the lead, they proceeded to the main hall to have their talks there.
The entourage then proceeded towards the main hall of Xiapi's Governor Castle, the air was charged with anticipation as they settled into the hall, Chen Qun led the conversation asking about the purpose of Zhang Miao and his companions' arrival in Xiapi.
Chen Qun: "Master Zhang Miao and the others, since formal greetings have been exchanged outside, let me cut to the chase and ask you what the reason for Lu Bu's envoy coming to Xiapi?"
Zhang Miao: "Master Chen Qun doesn't spare any time to discuss the main topic, alright then the reason why we were sent here to Xiapi is to possibly meet with Lord Lie Fan and have an alliance between My Lord and Lord Lie Fan established against the threat of Cao Cao and Liu Bei."
Liu Ye: "Oh? The Threat of Cao Cao and Liu Bei? Our Lord doesn't have any enmity against either Cao Cao or Liu Bei, they were even close friends at one point and we are allied with Cao Cao, so I don't see any threat the two of them have except for Lord Lu Bu."
Xu Si: "It may so Master Liu Ye, but the moment My Lord was defeated by both Cao Cao and Liu Bei, the next target would surely be Lord Lie Fan for Lord Cao Cao to unify the central plain to fight against Yuan Shao in the north."
Chen Gui: "The words that was said by Master Xu Si has some truth, but My Lord isn't afraid of Cao Cao and Liu Bei, we have Lord Sun Jian as our ally and I'm sure that both Cao Cao and Liu Bei will think twice before truly attacking My Lord."
The rhetoric that was given by Chen Gui checkmated Zhang Miao and Xu Si stopping them from taking a moment, the two of them exchanged glances talking with each other mentally while Chen Gui, Chen Qun, and Liu Ye doing this for formality to put up a front that they Lie Fan's retainers doesn't interested in supporting their motion of alliance between Lu Bu and Lie Fan.
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Name: Lie Fan
Title: Three Heroes Who Defeat Lu Bu
Age: 27 (194 AD)
Level: 15
Next Level: 938.000
Renown: 645
Cultivation: Yin Yang Separation (level 9)
SP: 571.700
ATTRIBUTE POINTS
STR: 906 (+20)
VIT: 598 (+20)
AGI: 583 (+10)
INT: 587
CHR: 93
WIS: 509
WILL: 397
ATR Points: 0
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