(Sorry for the wait, had to college stuff and then make an appearance at a couple 'events'.
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Big Grizzly wrote:Jin Kai eyed the young magistrate. "I know little of you, but I doubt you are a man of meager ability. To gain control of a great city so young is no minor accomplishment. That said, I did not come to meet with you because I have grand ambitions. I came because you asked. Me and those that follow me wish for stability in this chaotic time, and we do what we feel we can to bring it to pass. Why do you bring men of talent to you, if not for the same?"
"Well it was very kind of you to oblige to my request," Laoxin mentioned. This statement could've been said with a dash of sarcasm, but he didn't want to put off his visitor. Instead, he wanted his guest to warm up to him a bit, though he doubted he would be signing any enlistment papers today. "But a well offered point. If I may be so bold to ask, is your home province stable? And what have you and your men done to ensure that your environment
is safe?" he asked, folding his arms and awaiting a detailed response.
Dao Xia wrote:Yang was quite disappointed with the way things had gone in the past month, but it was of no concern at the moment. He had pushed all frustration with the young scholar out of his mind, and had decided to approach their meeting with the original intent of their planned meeting the previous month. Doing such in an audience quarters may be harder, but he would attempt to fulfill Brother Zi's wishes regardless. Yang approached the gate and bowed to the guards,
"I am Wei Yang, here to see lord Zhao Yue. I believe he knows I'm coming."
The guard captain recognized the name, yet he knew that no matter what the situation, they had to follow standard protocol. "Good day, Lord Wei. We will have to conduct a search as we do for all guests so ensure continued safety in the governmental sectors. Agreed?"
Taishi Ci wrote:Early in the month, Li Peng traveled out to Wei province, looking for the city of Shangdang. His knowledge of this area was a little lacking and he was hoping to establish a new contact here.
Upon finding the city, his guards followed him to the audience chamber of the local ruler, Zhao Yue. Peng bowed to the guards outside.
"I am Li Peng, from Sai province. I've heard that a man named Zhao Yue has recently come to power here, and I'd very much like to meet him. You may search me as necessary, if you doubt my intentions."
The guard captain nodded once he heard that permission was given, his guards beginning the search. Once all malicious and suspicious items were removed, the guards bowed to the captain who in turn motioned for the men behind the bronze gates to open them up. Once this was finished, the visitor was escorted to the entrance patrol, where he was then padded down again. After the rest of the suspicious items were removed, the entrance captain cleared his throat. "You'll receive all of your belongings once you depart. We'll keep them safe, don't worry. After me," he said, motioning with his head to have his men follow him as they were all engulfed by the darkness of the Administration Building entrance. A relaxing warm feeling followed.
While the main audience chambers were being remodeled, it became necessary to take a different route than usual to see the Prefect. Thus, the guards murmured amongst themselves from a moment as they turned left out of the lobby to follow glowing halls with translucent walls. These walls were actually made of a tarp material, painted elegantly with dragons and landscapes and all sorts of things. Sliding doors were hidden behind the scenery, opening at random as attendants and subordinates alike filtered in and out of glowing rooms. Eventually, the guest was taken to the west wing of the Building, where two large stone doors were sealed shut. The captain cleared his throat, and the soldiers guarding the door immediately pushed them open, bowing as the party went through. The warm sensation offered by the first floor of the building was soon replaced by a cold rush of air.
The temporary audience chambers were not nearly as welcoming as the main wing, with stone blocks making up the walls, floors, and most of the ceiling. There was a sun roof of sorts, illuminating the center of the room with golden rays. This showcased the dingy red carpet that ran from the (shutting) doors to an elevated throne chair of sorts, where a robed man was just seating himself. A handful of ministers were milling about on the opposite side of the chamber, with the escort unit retreating to the side walls, allowing Li Peng to approach the assumed Prefect of Shangdang. "Welcome, traveler," he said a bit flatly, eying the guard captain who mouthed 'Li Peng'. "Li Peng of Sai, of course," he said with a bit of a smirk. "What do you want?"
Doc Strange wrote:Fu Guan rides his horse, well as usual. He of course won't come to Wei province from Linjiang walking. Fu Guan observes the city of Shang Dang, with a parchment in his hand. Unfortunately the wind blow the letter away. Fu Guan takes no attention and think: Oh now that's just great.
Fu Guan enters the city, and tied his horse into the nearest tavern, and proceed to walk to the Audience Hall in the city. He faces the guards, and said: "I come here because your lord or whoever he is.....want to recruit me or some sort, and if you're asking for a proof, blame the wind, they blew my letters out to nowhere. Can I pass?"
The guard captain raised his eyes, the story being a suspicious one. "Yes you may, but only after the mandatory search. After a check from the entrance patrol, you'll then be taken to Zhao Yue. Agreed?"
Brother Dun wrote:Huo Xing gave a huff and frowned, "I have no issue with you searching and disarming my men, but is it really necessary to search a scholar? I'm hardly a threat to anyone, except maybe a frail old man, already on his death bed!"
"But... If I absolutely must... I shall consent to a search," Huo Xing said, defeated. He still was not happy about the thought of it though.
"A small child could threaten a mountain with the right technique," the captain said whimsically, motioning to his men to commence the search. Once all malicious and suspicious items were removed, the guards bowed to the captain who in turn motioned for the men behind the bronze gates to open them up. Once this was finished, the visitor was escorted to the entrance patrol, where he was then padded down again. After the rest of the suspicious items were removed, the entrance captain cleared his throat. "You'll receive all of your belongings once you depart. We'll keep them safe, don't worry. After me," he said, motioning with his head to have his men follow him as they were all engulfed by the darkness of the Administration Building entrance. A relaxing warm feeling followed.
While the main audience chambers were being remodeled, it became necessary to take a different route than usual to see the Prefect. The captain told Xing's escort to make themselves comfortable in the lobby. The attendants murmured amongst themselves from a moment as the group turned left out of the lobby to follow glowing halls with translucent walls. These walls were actually made of a tarp material, painted elegantly with dragons and landscapes and all sorts of things. Sliding doors were hidden behind the scenery, opening at random as attendants and subordinates alike filtered in and out of glowing rooms. Eventually, the guest was taken to the west wing of the Building, where two large stone doors were sealed shut. The captain cleared his throat, and the soldiers guarding the door immediately pushed them open, bowing as the party went through. The warm sensation offered by the first floor of the building was soon replaced by a cold rush of air.
The temporary audience chambers were not nearly as welcoming as the main wing, with stone blocks making up the walls, floors, and most of the ceiling. There was a sun roof of sorts, illuminating the center of the room with golden rays. This showcased the dingy red carpet that ran from the (shutting) doors to an elevated throne chair of sorts, where a robed man was just seating himself. A handful of ministers were milling about on the opposite side of the chamber, with the escort unit retreating to the side walls, allowing Huo Xing to approach the assumed Prefect of Shangdang. "Good day, and welcome to Shangdang. How can I assist you?" he asked, not recognizing this visitor.
