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Cao Chao wrote:"What is your name, Sir?" inquired the guard officer on duty named Xie Ba with a forced, tired smile. "Is there a specific minister that you wished to speak with?"
The man bowed low. "My name is Li Ning, a man of small talents from Nanyang. I come bearing no delusions of self worth, but mearly wish to speak to whichever minister would allow me to steal his time. I have knowledge on some of the skills of war, and wish to create texts with which his Majesty can aid his commanders."

Li Ning offered a small smile, and then looked demure. "I assure you, I will not trouble the minister for long, for I am sure he is a busy man."
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"I'll see which minister I can get you an appointment with," replied the haggard soldier. "Everything's been so hectic since the court moved here. I don't know if anyone of importance will be available."

As the old man was carefully searched, a runner was sent within. After a few moments, he returned. "Master Li, Minister Chunyu Yue, the Master of Purification, will see you now . . ."

The old man was led within to a small set of receiving chambers. Offered a seat on a mat and refreshments, the old man was allowed to wait for a few moments before Chunyu Yue appeared.
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Cao Chao wrote:Quan Shao regarded the man wearily, the guard captain unsure about the recent influx of visitors to Nanzheng. His hand on the pommel of his sword, he spoke harshly, a bit furious that the man dared to use the King's surname and given name. "Who the bloody devil are you, Shi Jian to think you can address His Imperial Majesty in such a filthy, familiar manner!?!"
Had Yan Guang, Jian's advisor, addressed the guard he would likely have tried to smooth things over with a ingratiating apology and probably would have offered to buy the guard a drink when he was off duty later. However, Danli held no such feelings. He bristled at the guard's anger over such a trivial matter of using the king's common name in a simple address. Mei Si stood down, holding her halberd casually at one side, listening carefully to the exchange between the two, ready to move if it became hostile.

I am Commandant Shi Jian, former officer of the Qi military! Victor of a hundred battles since I was a stripling - I am Danli, the feared power of the Qi! I was removed from service due to what they call 'crimes'! If His Majesty is unable to deal a resounding blow to those Qi backstabbers, then he holds no respect with me!

Jian spoke with a voice tempered by years of training and leading men, a throaty yell that could bring a man to his knees just as easily as it could drive him into a vigorous fervor. He quieted down, fixing the guard with a gaze.

I have come to show his troops what it means to taste victory - what it means to be a soldier.
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Cao Chao wrote:"I'll see which minister I can get you an appointment with," replied the haggard soldier. "Everything's been so hectic since the court moved here. I don't know if anyone of importance will be available."

As the old man was carefully searched, a runner was sent within. After a few moments, he returned. "Master Li, Minister Chunyu Yue, the Master of Purification, will see you now . . ."

The old man was led within to a small set of receiving chambers. Offered a seat on a mat and refreshments, the old man was allowed to wait for a few moments before Chunyu Yue appeared.
Li Ning bowed when the minister enterred, and he pulled a copy of a text from his satchel. "Greetings Minister Chunyu. Thank you for your time. I shall not bother you with flowery introductions, or proposals. Quite simply," he said, "I wish to petition his majesty to help restore the methods of learning with which we were accustomed before Li Si and Zhao Gao perverted the educational system."

Setting the book before the minister, Li Ning continued. "I feel that it would be beneficial for both of us to usher in his majesty's new educational policy with his own officers. I can produce texts that will greatly aid his commanders and ministers, and because I am eager to see a return to open learning, I am willing to do this at well below market value."

Ning seemed confident, or at least at ease, feeling confident that even if his proposal as rejected, he at the least would not have offended anyone.
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Cao Chao wrote:After exchanging looks, a guardsman entered the administrative complex in search of Meng Tian. Though normally overwhelmed by his duties and responsibilities, the guardsman found Meng Tian in the gardens playing go with the Master of Purification, Chunyu Yue. The general quickly buckled on his sword, excusing himself from the game.

In the meantime, a trio of female servants had thoroughly searched the young lady, confiscating whatever weapons that she may have had. Qiao Lin was shown to a guest receiving chambers where she was served tea and some small snacks.

After nearly a quarter of a watch (half an hour), Meng Tian appeared in the chambers. His face lit up with delight as he recognized the young girl.
The search went smoothly, as it was obvious that she was true to her word, not having a purpose of ill-will in her visit. Justly so, she wasn't a woman of a sword anyway - not a physical one, at least. Nonetheless, Qiao Lin nodded her head once protocol was finished, and she quietly followed the lead of the servants into the chambers. The look of the place was as she remembered, with so much formality to worry about being in the presence of His Majesty Ying Fusu. With rehearsed composure, the young woman thanked the servers and sipped at her tea with the dainty mannerisms that she had learned and mastered as she waited patiently.

And soon, the figure of the man that she had been awaiting appeared in the chambers, and Qiao Lin's head turned at the sound of the footsteps. A smile was on her lips, and she placed her cup down carefully before rising from her seat and moving closer to the general. When near enough, she tucked her hands within the sleeves of her robe and rested them against her right hip. Keeping her eyes and head down, she curtsied in front of him in formal filial greeting. "Dearest Uncle, I thank you for recieving me, I am glad to see you so well," she said, the fondness in her voice apparent and hard to keep at bay as she kept her position, waiting for his acknowledgement.
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Imaginos wrote:Had Yan Guang, Jian's advisor, addressed the guard he would likely have tried to smooth things over with a ingratiating apology and probably would have offered to buy the guard a drink when he was off duty later. However, Danli held no such feelings. He bristled at the guard's anger over such a trivial matter of using the king's common name in a simple address. Mei Si stood down, holding her halberd casually at one side, listening carefully to the exchange between the two, ready to move if it became hostile.

I am Commandant Shi Jian, former officer of the Qi military! Victor of a hundred battles since I was a stripling - I am Danli, the feared power of the Qi! I was removed from service due to what they call 'crimes'! If His Majesty is unable to deal a resounding blow to those Qi backstabbers, then he holds no respect with me!

Jian spoke with a voice tempered by years of training and leading men, a throaty yell that could bring a man to his knees just as easily as it could drive him into a vigorous fervor. He quieted down, fixing the guard with a gaze.

I have come to show his troops what it means to taste victory - what it means to be a soldier.
Quan Shao gave Shi Jian a cold look. It was evident that the man had no idea who served the King of Qin. "I don't give a shit who the hell you are," he said with a sneer. "The name you've given is unfamiliar and foreign to a man who has been a soldier for years innumerable."

He paused, gesturing for his subordinates. With a voice dripping with disdain, he continued. "You forget that His Imperial Majesty possesses the services of Meng Tian, Conqueror of your kingdom. I have served under the Supreme Commander for many years and we know well the taste of victory against Chu, Yan, Qi, and the Xiongnu. We don't need some Qi loser pup to teach us anything."
Charlemagne wrote:Li Ning bowed when the minister enterred, and he pulled a copy of a text from his satchel. "Greetings Minister Chunyu. Thank you for your time. I shall not bother you with flowery introductions, or proposals. Quite simply," he said, "I wish to petition his majesty to help restore the methods of learning with which we were accustomed before Li Si and Zhao Gao perverted the educational system."

Setting the book before the minister, Li Ning continued. "I feel that it would be beneficial for both of us to usher in his majesty's new educational policy with his own officers. I can produce texts that will greatly aid his commanders and ministers, and because I am eager to see a return to open learning, I am willing to do this at well below market value."

Ning seemed confident, or at least at ease, feeling confident that even if his proposal as rejected, he at the least would not have offended anyone.
Chunyu Yue frowned as the man spoke. The educational system that Li Si and Zhao Gao instituted? What was the man talking about? Was he talking about Legalism? Well, Legalism had long been the foundation of Qin's supremacy since its institution decades ago under the regime of Shang Yang. So then, what was he blabbering about?

Sipping some tea, the minister spoke. "What educational system are you referring? What exactly are you proposing?"
Adranis wrote:The search went smoothly, as it was obvious that she was true to her word, not having a purpose of ill-will in her visit. Justly so, she wasn't a woman of a sword anyway - not a physical one, at least. Nonetheless, Qiao Lin nodded her head once protocol was finished, and she quietly followed the lead of the servants into the chambers. The look of the place was as she remembered, with so much formality to worry about being in the presence of His Majesty Ying Fusu. With rehearsed composure, the young woman thanked the servers and sipped at her tea with the dainty mannerisms that she had learned and mastered as she waited patiently.

And soon, the figure of the man that she had been awaiting appeared in the chambers, and Qiao Lin's head turned at the sound of the footsteps. A smile was on her lips, and she placed her cup down carefully before rising from her seat and moving closer to the general. When near enough, she tucked her hands within the sleeves of her robe and rested them against her right hip. Keeping her eyes and head down, she curtsied in front of him in formal filial greeting. "Dearest Uncle, I thank you for recieving me, I am glad to see you so well," she said, the fondness in her voice apparent and hard to keep at bay as she kept her position, waiting for his acknowledgement.
Meng Tian ignored her curtsy, instead sweeping her up into a warm, loving embrace. Though they were not related by blood, the relationship they enjoyed was a special one. The daughter of one of Meng Tian best friends and fellow generals who had died of illness a few years before the passing of the First Emperor, the general had taken the young girl under his wing and raised her as any doting guardian would. He had probably spoiled her rotten, but he didn't really care. All he saw was the same beautiful girl that he had taken into his household to raise.

"How are you doing, my little Qiao?" questioned the general, releasing her from his grasp and planting a warm kiss on her forehead. "I hope you've been well since we last parted. So, what brings you to Nanzheng?"
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Yan Guang, noticing the situation escalating stepped in before Danli could speak again. It was clear that the military officer didn't take kindly to the guard's insults, but he knew the guard had his loyalties and own respect for the King of Qin. Yan Guang spoke quickly, attempting to either smooth things over between the two hotheads so that some type of audience may be salvaged, or just defuse the situation and part ways as peaceably as possible.

Sir, I apologize for my friend - I am Yan Guang, Lieutenant - but that really doesn't matter - you can call me Shifen, if you like. Master Shi is a good man who was merely wronged by his superiors in the Qi army and is looking for a chance to deal a bit of revenge, you see.

Guang paused, looking back at Shi before leaning towards the guard captain and whispering softly.

You see, he was ordered to slay the inhabitants of a Qin village... he refused and they tried to kill him. Mei Si and I found him more dead than alive. There was an injury to his head and...

Guang shrugged, looking back at Jian, seeing the military officer still puffed up in anger. The advisor continued with his voice in a normal tone.

So you see, we're merely trying to offer our services in help to the illustrious High Majesty of Qin. If my comrade's outburst has soured that opportunity, then I apologize and we can be on our way.
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Cao Chao wrote:Chunyu Yue frowned as the man spoke. The educational system that Li Si and Zhao Gao instituted? What was the man talking about? Was he talking about Legalism? Well, Legalism had long been the foundation of Qin's supremacy since its institution decades ago under the regime of Shang Yang. So then, what was he blabbering about?

Sipping some tea, the minister spoke. "What educational system are you referring? What exactly are you proposing?"
The old man did what he could to keep his patience, and nodded his head politely. Calming himself before he continued, the man spoke carefully. "As you well know, minister, the official policies of our glorious First Emperor allowed for advancements that molded his Empire. But surely, you must agree, that such principles were not intended to have the totalitarian slant that Prime Minister Li has forced upon the populace with his dreaded book burnings."

Li Ning looked comfortable, even if the minister was trying to put him on the spot. "Now that his majesty has left Henan, it was my sincere hope that he might revisit some of the old texts that were the foundation of our people, and might even commission some of these texts to be brought here to his palace, and spread among his officers, so that they might be better educated."
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Imaginos wrote:I sowwy!
"I'll see what I can do," replied Quan Shao gruffily, his anger diminishing somewhat. "Come back tomorrow and I'll see with who I can arrange a meeting with."
Charlemagne wrote:The old man did what he could to keep his patience, and nodded his head politely. Calming himself before he continued, the man spoke carefully. "As you well know, minister, the official policies of our glorious First Emperor allowed for advancements that molded his Empire. But surely, you must agree, that such principles were not intended to have the totalitarian slant that Prime Minister Li has forced upon the populace with his dreaded book burnings."

Li Ning looked comfortable, even if the minister was trying to put him on the spot. "Now that his majesty has left Henan, it was my sincere hope that he might revisit some of the old texts that were the foundation of our people, and might even commission some of these texts to be brought here to his palace, and spread among his officers, so that they might be better educated."
"Of the men that are more admired amongst the supporters of His Imperial Majesty, the King of Qin, is Lü Buwei, foster father of the First Emperor and Chancellor of the Qin," answered Chunyu Yue. "If you recall there was a work that was produced during his tenure as Chancellor and Regent. You may have heard of it . . . Mr. Lü's Spring and Autumn Annals, an encyclopedic compendium of the early philosophical systems that was the result of the combined works of thousands famous scholars from all over the Middle Kingdom."

"If you venerable master would have recalled from the gossip of the time," continued the official, "The King was exiled to the northern frontier under the guidance of the Supreme Commander, because of his opposition to Li Si's totalitarian policies. As such, within the domain of the Kingdom of Qin, scholarly learning of all types and forms have been encouraged. I am sure that your efforts would be welcomed and applauded."

Gesturing for a messenger, Chunyu Yue quickly wrote several lines of characters. Folding it, he sent the messenger on his way. "I have sent a message to the Chancellor, Meng Yi, of your wish to scribe some texts for us. Please wait here, you shall speak with the Chancellor when he is free. I'm sure he'll be more than happy to commission some works."
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Cao Chao wrote:Warm welcome!
Each meeting had been the same as before - she would give the formal greeting, but the powerful and prominent commander of the Qin had always greeted her the same - warmly and if she were one of his own children. He was one of the two men she would ever be subordinate to, her two uncles by adoption that she would always willingly follow - a respect that she had not given an elder since the days where her mother was still alive. She had felt with him much like her friend Laoxin had felt with her biological father - like she mattered in the world, and that the life that she had experienced was not the only thing in store for her. She had found a little peace within herself because of him, and the chances that she had been given was a great blessing, especially to be cared for by the reknown Supreme Commander.

Feeling color rush to her pale cheeks as she recieved the kiss atop her forehead, Lin smiled as she nodded her head. "I have been very well, Uncle - the grace of the Heavens have kept me healthy in the time that we were apart. The journey was long and the rainstorms were rough, but I have made it - I had business to take care of in Wei, and I had to come find you after I heard the news of your move." Coming back to him and returning the embrace, she knew he would be a little grim at the issue - it was not a very good one, and she could imagine how much stress he had been feeling as of late. "But I have missed you. Have you been well? And how does His Highness fair, and your brother, as well?"
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