Cao Pi
King of Wei
Emperor of China
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Post by Cao Pi on Jun 23, 2009 9:52:41 GMT -5
In all of China, there wasn't anything with more grandeur than the palace of Nan Pi. It was as if all the riches in the world had gone into creating the magnificent buildng. The architecture was unparalleled, and every detail had been well planned. The view from the gate was breathtaking. The heavy, yet intricate golden doors were guarded by two large stone tigers. The statues were a gift from Princess Himiko of Japan. They wanted to extend a gesture of peace between the kingdom of Wei and their own country.
The Palace of Nan Pi was known for its obsidian. It was the only place in all of China to have the black glass like stone. The Wei Kingdom imported the material from all over the world just for this building. The black stone covered the entire floor of the throne room, and formed all of the pillars. Silver was inscribed into the obsidian in elaborate designs, accenting the already beautiful room.
At the head of the room sat two thrones. The larger being for the Emperor of the kingdom, Cao Pi, and the smaller, for the Empress, Zhen Luo. Each chair was made of pure gold, and lined with a royal blue fabric adorned with silver threading. Blue diamonds were set into the gold frames making the thrones absolutely unique from any other.
Royal blue, black and silver drapes hung throughout the throne room so that all eyes were directed upon the heads of the empire. The drapes also hid guards from the view of visitors. Not only did the palace have human guards, but the Empress Zhen Luo had two pet tigers that sat on either side of the royals.
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Cao Pi
King of Wei
Emperor of China
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Post by Cao Pi on Jul 6, 2009 20:04:14 GMT -5
Cao Pi looked past the tablet of books to the crescent blade beyond. A single reflection illuminating the craftsmanship of this pre-Han weapon. It was, in a way – Wei’s most precious possession, a jewelled blade, a spear, a crescent of tidings, both fortunate and of ill intent.
He had been gazing at it for nearly an hour, not a word spoken – not a thought yet to be processed. He was in his element, a stream of flowing thoughts that ravaged his mind, awakened his spirit and threatened whatever sanity resided within his secluded self.
It was not the blade that silenced him though, it was the power of its representation – the thought of its ancient wielders and how the old Han armies had crushed those who had sprang up in rebellion. It made him think of the Qin and the wondrous events that took place during Xiang Yu’s time of fortune. But it was a blade of no emotion – it did not cry out the victories it helped shed, or the defeats it had witnessed.
It merely stood, leaning against a wall...limp and motionless.
“Sire.” Whispers of un-foretold stories lingered in the background, a minister – clad in armour with a simple gown across a pair of thin shoulder blades stood there, his voice calm, almost silent as the young emperor gazed meaninglessly ahead. “It is time for the annual report.”
He spoke not, but he did prise his gaze away from the weapon, allowing the thoughts to again make sense. “Then proceed. All who declare their allegiance to this founding shall rise.”
He spoke of course about his recent declaration. He was now an Emperor, one who would soon saddle a horse and move to the sunset – where the heavens would rise him up and allow him to soar over his enemies gates.
“Those who protest rise up and speak to me your mind. For after I am done, Wu will feel my nation’s pain and suffering.”
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Lyle
Warrior of Wei
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Post by Lyle on Jul 7, 2009 21:56:25 GMT -5
Zhang Liao
the one who personified brilliance, respect and contempt in power.. for one such as him it was often easy to live life, yet in the turbulent times in the land he could no longer steady himself with the winds of change upon him. Before Cao Pi had taken the throne there had been Cao Cao, the only good man that China had ever seen, and he wasn't even that good of a man- but was beside the point. Cao Pi his son was too far too into his dear wife and the name of Wei to understand that his father's job was not easy, and neither would it be fore his heir..
Zhang Liao had served others before the mighty Mengde had forged the kingdom of Wei- the likes of Lu Bu, Dong Zhuo.. battles for him were common place and apart of life, the bloodshed in war no longer could phase his aging eyes. And now, at the peak of his life, he was preparing yet again for the flood of war, preparing to wade through the torrents of the soul's of men..
It was all Zhang Liao could honestly do though- keep pushing, keep moving till he found an opponent that could close the book, a monstrous bible of blood lust and violence. Glory and pride were nothing for the warrior, for he only sought a true opponent, and nothing more. For now, Cao Pi would be the one who would provide him the direction, and he would be glad to travel it.
"My Lord..." Thundered the proud, bold voice of Wenyuan as he rose up form his seat near the edge of the court. His voice was the kind to gather attention, and before long he had the floor. "It would be wise to keep our eyes upon the west as well, I have helped to build these walls in the past; it pains me to see them crack with time- please allow me to leave them behind to forge new ones, oh young Cao.."
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Post by Master Jia on Jul 8, 2009 5:25:57 GMT -5
An wonderful echo is heard along the court´s walls. It has been long since such a reunion has been formed. Hence the loss of Cao Cao has pained many. One such as Guo Jia is and has been a troubled soul since his untimely death...
Steps are heard as Zhang Liao moved foward with his statement. ¨Such a fine warrior still loyal to your wishes m´lord¨ Guo Jia thinks to himself. Quite he sits as the warrior finishes with his words. The court is eased, yet a mist of unsoothing feel appears lively among those present. Cao Pi motionless to this, it may appear as the lord is perhaps waiting for his thoughts to clear....Truely Wei was dealt a harsh blow.. A once united empire now broken among it´s warlords for the new aspiration is once more to rule over all.
With his simple yet moderate elegant robe, Master Jia rises from his position, bows as always to those present and speaks as soft as wind blows during the autumn breeze. He directs his words to the new Emperor...
¨Lord Pi, it´s in my place to first apologize for my long absence. As we all here know your father and I were close friends. His death has left a scar in my heart, however....With your rise as emperor, please consider my words and my loyalty true to Wei and bound to you. I desire to build the strong bond that I had with your father with you as well Lord Pi.¨
Guo JIa takes a few steps to the side of his position, he begins a small walk foward, looking towards the lord. He can see the Lord´s back, gazing to his thoughts. Guo Jia can see the shadow of Emperor Zhou as he watches over his son...A gestured smile can be observed on Jia´s face.
The Master makes a few more steps before coming to a angle with Zhang Liao and Lord Pi. He looks up to the marvelous Palace Court, as he does...¨Your father is proud of our achievements, and I am sure he will guide your heart with what he has passed down to you. However, know Lord that now we are in a much more delicate situation then during your father´s time. Im am aware that you have already contemplated our state and our current position...¨
Guo Jia lowers his head slowly and pacefully he turns left, his robe flutters softly as he turns. A few small steps he takes before he continues...
¨Now we must look upon the west for a secure expasion, yet power lies in the south. Wu, the southern most state controls fertiles lands, a natural border of Chang Jian river and can retreat and regroup it´s troops because of this advantage it´s perilious to venture south without many calculations. Thus I propose a clear expansion west, such as that suggested by Zhang Liao....The west is dry, deserted, yet it´s cities hold strategic positions like such of Chang An, Han Zhong or Tian Shui...These are cities that should be considered by your Lordship for future campaings.¨ Guo Jia turns over to see and face Lord Pi and Zhang Liao...His hand riises and a steps are heard in rush. A attendant comes running into the court and brings the current map of our lands...As the man bows, solutes, kneels and places the map on the floor neatly and with haste. Guo Jia steps foward and places himself on the edge of the map, it´s dimesions are considerable, ease to grasp the cities and it´s terrain. Guo Jia continues..
¨As you can see Han Zhong is most attainable from the south, the mountain borders to our west safe guard our flanks however Chang An will be a problem if it´s not dealt with...It´s a bridge between the west rebels and our lands...I have plans on how to deal with this...We should also strengthen our defenses in Xiang Yang, and build fortifications in Jiang Xia, East Wan and South of Ru nan...If we are sure to consider Wu it´s best we seek this cities as important as our capital...No assesment can go undone...As for the rebel Liu Bei, his lands pose no initial threat to us, that is my opinion Lord Pi. Liu Bei can be deal with with ease...Clearly your decision is what we shall follow, however please consider widely the current state of affairs, and please make all calculations and assesments needed for future actions...we MUST above all lord obtain more by doing less so as to safeguard our resources and reserves...¨
Guo Jia lowers his head as he finishes his words to those present...It shall be what Lord Pi considers best now...Hopefully the lands of Wei will once again be united under one banner...Yet it will no longer be Cao Cao´s banner but rather his heir and new emperor...Lord Cao Pi.
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Cao Pi
King of Wei
Emperor of China
Posts: 233
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Post by Cao Pi on Jul 8, 2009 18:19:25 GMT -5
He listened to the pleas of the council, some of which were directed straight to the military affairs whilst others squabbled over the diplomatic relations of his newly founded empire. It was, as Zhang Liao said, just a name, a word – a statement that alone meant nothing, it would be but a whisper, a phrase in the pages of their nation’s history...something that would inevitably be forgotten with time, should they not move with the appropriate strategies.
It was however, master Jia that had awoken more of the emperor’s senses, his words were flowing – like a tide on a clear summer’s day. It attacked, retreated, like a fine tune playing in the courts of the Osakian month, a month he had dedicated to the loss of his beloved father.
He was no replacement; he was no comparable body of his father. He knew this, yet his men still felt the need to swear the same loyalties, using the same customs.
“I hear your cries.” He stated clearly, “They feel me with tidings of regret and annoyance.”
He rose as master Jia and Zhang Liao finished. “What my father left behind was a nation of regret, of pain and of suffering.”
He paced to the map Guo Jia had placed, and pointed a finger to the outlines of his own cities region. “My father was a loyalist, a commander and late relative of an old Han prime minister. He did these...deeds for the good of the dying dynasty of which we once called the Han. He rose in strength, he battered against the doors to hell and he...in a way, succeeded.”
He turned directly upon Guo Jia, “But he failed in maintaining his nation and upon his death bed – none remembered his original goals, his ambitions. Let me tell you all this, very...very clearly. I do not serve my father’s dream and I do not fight for my father’s dream. I fight only for myself and nobody else. This land is like a battered flower, it needs only to blossom for it to shine, and the way to do that ladies and gentlemen. Is to seize its roots and protect it with an iron grasp – squeezing the death and destruction that plagues my and its way.”
He moved over to the map, looking west. “But my ears have not fallen upon words of regret, nor have I listened to idiotic plans, for that I am eternally grateful.”
He pointed towards the kingdom of Zen. “I agree to your proposal Zhang Liao, Zen is a worthy foe, but before we move so harshly – we will need to prepare for Wu.”
He left the map’s side and walked back over to the throne, “For they will attack and when they do – we WILL be ready for them.”
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Post by Master Jia on Jul 8, 2009 21:40:55 GMT -5
Guo Jia was stunned by the Lord's words. Lord Pi was as true to his believes and convictions as his father was to his ambitions. Jian could clearly see this in his Lord's eyes as he spoke with the burning desire to unify his land. As Lord pi moves once more to his throne, Guo Jia cannot but help intervene with this he says...
" Seems to me Lord Pi that Wu is sure to attack us, or as you have stated Sire, we MUST be ready for when they do. I from your words I can depict that you already carry a plan in how to deal with Wu's possible advance north. May I ask Lord Pi, in private what is this plan you may be holding?"
Guo Jia stands idle waiting for Lord Pi's response.
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Xu Zhu
Warrior of Wei
Goddamn birds always start singing when the sun comes up!
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Post by Xu Zhu on Jul 9, 2009 10:30:18 GMT -5
Then the doors of the room suddenly fly open and a large figure comes walking in. Unarmed, but with a spear attached on his back. He walks straight to Cao Pi and kneels down before him, with his head looking at the ground.
"Xu Zhu has come to save old Cao Cao's son. I am sorry for not being able to get here any earlier, but many bandits are terrorizing the lands. Lord, we must act!"
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Post by Master Jia on Jul 10, 2009 6:10:36 GMT -5
After careful planing and considerations amongst the strategies discussed this day, Master Jia receives the task given by Lord Pi. Not wasting any time he steps out of the palace and heads to Xu Chang..There the inevitable will commence.
Guo Jia has left Nan Pi and has set out for Xu Chang....
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Zhang He
Warrior of Wei
Fight To Protect The Ones You Love
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Post by Zhang He on Jul 10, 2009 17:37:17 GMT -5
At this time Zhang was still standing by the Emperors throne, watching the many generals come and go from the throne room like they don’t have a care in the world, with that Zhang looks to the roof and speaks saying to him self
“It’s good that my lord is so popular, but I can’t help but feel as if they are cooking up some plan, maybe is just me being paranoid again but all i can do is sit and watch but if anyone does ill bury them six feet under . With that Zhang goes back to his guard pose.
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Cao Pi
King of Wei
Emperor of China
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Post by Cao Pi on Jul 10, 2009 18:44:25 GMT -5
Cao Pi was watching the events unfold in a bizarre, yet familiar prospect. Each page, each chapter seemed filled with new characters, new peaks – new ambitions. He had read only the beginning and yet he had felt so entrapped by its opening embrace. Had it not been for Zhang He, who had spoken so doubtfully of his generals intent, maybe he’d have sat back and watched it all forever…
“You speak of nonsense.” He said clearly. “But I trust you to take precaution in a time of war.”
He smiled only the once. A simple parting, a breach of visualisation. He had, or at least up until now – kept his composure steady. He had shown his allies and enemies absolutely nothing, keeping it to himself where it would try and stay for the duration of his time in power. Rulers, or at least good ones – did not allow such trivial matters to effect their standing. It was considered as an ill omen, for only the weak worry over that which is irrelevant whilst the strong willingly embrace it.
That, or at least to his expectation – was how all governments should be led. By a firm, strong independent leader, with no ties, no emotions blocking his path.
“Xu Zhu.” He spoke now to his famed general, a bulky man, who had shown great promise beneath his father’s rule. “I trust you will join us in this battle. All men able to do so will accompany me in destroying the fools that knock so tenderly on my cities gates.”
He rose for a brief moment, eyeing Zhang He just before he left for his general patrol. He was, or is – a bodyguard. A man who had gained Cao Pi’s eternal trust back when they faced the Yuan’s side by side. It had been Zhang He in fact, that had helped sustain a great victory when suppressing the Yuan brothers, by offering supplies and reinforcements at the appropriate time.
“I do not want you to participate in this battle general. When I am away I will need someone able enough to defend my territory. I expect you to do a thorough inspection on my departure. The people must not think that the kingdom is in danger. Treat them hard, show them Wei’s vigilance has no faltered and increase the taxation. I expect a lot from you General He when I am gone. This city, this land’s very capital – is yours to protect. Should you need any assistance, you may consult my second in command, general Shen Xiao. He will grant you whatever papers you need when I am gone.”
“Now.” He walked beyond the Empress’ throne and towards the throne room’s open doors. “Who will follow me to war.”
He departed soon after, leaving Shen Xiao to stand guard in his absence. Ready to accept any new faces or petition to the council of any legal regulations should any of Wei’s generals or officials desire them.
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Xu Zhu
Warrior of Wei
Goddamn birds always start singing when the sun comes up!
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Post by Xu Zhu on Jul 11, 2009 4:08:05 GMT -5
"Yes."
Xu Zhu nods his head to his 'new' master and follows him down the path to war.
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Zhang He
Warrior of Wei
Fight To Protect The Ones You Love
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Post by Zhang He on Jul 11, 2009 13:48:55 GMT -5
Zhang, Gives the Emperor a bow of respect before turning to his men that had followed him in to the Palace and saids to them. " Listen up men we have a mission to complete we have are orders move out and start carrying them out, i expect you all to preform to the best of your abilities. with that Zhang begins to walk out of the palace with his men in toe.
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