Warlords: Three Kingdoms

SwissStopwatch wrote:

Kyung Dae-Seung wrote:Second what? It's official as of minutes ago.

Can anyone tell me what the name Kyung Dae-Seung comes from?

You've said a few times that he was a Korean Soap Opera character, I think.

Shi Zhi Mi wrote:Hmm..that means more target practice for my archer general. Yum.

Elminster wrote:For all who send me letters....I'm sitting on them until tomorrow evening. Want to give people the chance to send 'em out, and spend time considering them. Not that that'll do me much good...I (almost)never pick a good lord on my first try....

Pi Xie wrote:Lord Jao,

It is the duty of filial men, that in times of both war and peace, that they act in a manner befitting their station, as well as one that will not bring dishonor to their lord. They need be dilligent in civil duty, respectful in foreign affairs, and reverent in their dealings with their superiors.

Should the man who fails his lord in these endeavors be rewarded for his shortcomings, it represents only decay in the house of his lord, and such ignorance to the proper ways of diplomacy can only lead to the downfall of his master. Strong leaders know when men need rebuke, and their punishment is swift, if they be noble men.

It is also the responsibility of those offended, to allow the lord of the antagonist an oppurtunity to ammend the problematic situation at hand. For a ruler can not be expected to fix an ill he knows not of, nor to punish the criminal who is not accused.

These things born into my mind, I submit to you the following information, knowing that you, as a good and honorable man, will protect that which you have toiled to build. Let it be known that this account is witnessed by liege-lord and commoner alike, and can be verified should you doubt this noble scholar's word.

I, Master Pi of the late Zhou, have been accosted by a man in your employ, and call on you to see justice done. In the early part of May, a man named Feng, who is purported to be in your service, approached me in a tavern, and unceremoniously clubbed me in the side. Being his elder, and deserving of his respect, I was outraged. Being in my 65th year, I can not be expected to defend myself against the brigand. Furthermore, he insulted my family honor by calling me uncle, when he is of no relation. Luckily, he was restrained before I could knock his pate. However, in order to see this wrong righted, I will be expecting some manner of compensation.

The good lords of the realm, Hua Li, Tien Zhejin, Zhang Gui, Jieng Jieshi, and Cao Xun have offered to rouse their armies in defense of my honor, and march on your lands to retrieve the villain Feng should you fail to grant me my retribution. Please send word that you are willing to appease my tarnished honor.

Sincerely,
The Noted Master, Pi Xie.

Jao Tiang wrote:Master Pi,

It is indeed a shame that the world has come to the day and age where anybody can knock a poor man over for any reason. I am very shocked that one of my oldest officers would do such a thing, after reading this, I was very ready to condemn you as a liar. I however, talked to the accused officer, and he did admit to hitting somebody in a tavern. I do not believe in coincedences, and so I assume that is must have been yourself.

I however, also do not believe in capital punishment for such a crime. For one bruise, you would end the great thing that is a human life? It would never be the same again, would you make all his family and friends hate you for the rest of their lives, for just knocking your esteemed self over?

I do agree that some sort of lesson must be learned, so I requested that he write a letter of apology, and then travel to your estates and act as your servant for a day. You should be expecting him shortly.

With respect,
Jao Tiang, Administrator of Ji.

Pi Xie wrote:Noble Master Jao,

Please be advised, that I wish no further interraction with this man known as Feng. Be also advised, that I never called for his life. That would go against the Taoist traditions which I have studied for a half century. However, it is with great disappointment that I receive your letter. You send to me the man who assaults me, and would expect me to take him into service, where he could further do me harm.

I am not a great fool Lord Jao. Your assumption that I am, is quite false. This insult, is nothing less than that of your servant, and I resent it with all my heart. I shall continue in my denunciation of your rule, until such time as I am appeased. The other noble lords will doubtless, after seeking my counsel and building with me a solid rapport, be quite irrate at this mistreatment of my gentle person.

A simple public apology, and a compensation of 500 gold taels would have sufficed. However, it would seem your pride or arrogance will not allow you to right the grievous wrong done to me. I shall grant you another fortnight to alter your decision, at which time I will know whether you are a man of honor, or a threat to the civility of China.

Pi Xie, Scholar of Chenliu

Jao Tiang wrote:To Master Pi,

I do not take you for a fool, and I try not to take anybody for a fool, as it tends to mean I regret this thing later. Which is not a good way to go. Some people enjoy watching their lessers suffer, however I see that you are a man of a more noble creed, and I'm sure that he will be happy to announce a public apology in the near future. Enclosed with this letter is 500 Gold Taels, use with it what you will.
Good luck to you in your future Master Pi.

With respect,
Jao Tiang, Governer of Ji

Elminster wrote: For all who send me letters....I'm sitting on them until tomorrow evening. Want to give people the chance to send 'em out, and spend time considering them. Not that that'll do me much good...I (almost)never pick a good lord on my first try....