Legend of Zhen Ji
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Flower in the Battlefield
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Legend of Zhen Ji
A Dynasty Warriors fanfic
By: Ninja Gaijin
***
PROLOGUE.
China, 3rd century AD. The Han Dynasty had been devastated by cult-inspired uprisings and regional leaders' battles for supremacy. The emperor had been reduced into a mere puppet passing from one ambitious warlord to another, all manipulating the 'Son of Heaven' for legitimacy to crush their rivals and expand their territories. At present, the crafty politician Cao Cao had managed to 'secure' the emperor from another warlord using his disciplined army, able generals and shrewd strategists. After securing his position, Cao Cao intended to conquer the whole Middle Kingdom. He had eliminated rivals in the Central and Eastern regions, and he now shifted his attention to the Northeast, the vast and populous region controlled by the warlord Yuan Shao. Although Yuan Shao had a larger army, Cao Cao managed to win major battles due to his mastery of battle strategies, and after a decisive victory at the Battle of Guandu, Cao Cao managed to seize almost half of Yuan Shao's land, and Yuan Shao's men started to abandon their failing master for Cao Cao. Yuan Shao himself died of frustration and exhaustion not long after, leaving a struggle for succession between his sons. As Yuan Shao's sons quarreled with each other, Cao Cao waited for the opportunity to step in and complete his conquest of the Northeast...
PART 1: Flower in the Battlefield
Ji Province, North China, Eighth Year of the Era of Rebuilt Tranquillity (203 AD)
Summer nights are short and hot; yet Cao Cao, the self-appointed Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, felt no need to get some sleep, even if just for a short while. For some reason, he thought that he would not be able to sleep peacefully until he manages to secure the Northeast. His powerful rival Yuan Shao, Imperial Protector of the Northeast Territories, had died of exhaustion and disappointment after being thoroughly defeated at Guandu two years ago. However, Yuan Shao’s three sons, Yuan Tan, Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang was still controlling much of the region, and just last year the brothers managed to frustrate Cao’s army at the fortress of Liyang. Following suggestions from his advisor Guo Jia, Cao Cao retreated for tactical reasons. Guo Jia had reasoned that the brothers would help each other if they faced a common enemy, but if left alone they will resume their own sibling rivalry, especially because Yuan Shao chose his third son, Yuan Shang, as his successor, over his eldest, Yuan Tan.
Some candles gave off feeble lighting as Cao Cao discussed reports that came that day with two of his advisors, Xun You and Cheng Yu. Guo Jia was not present—he had been unwell, and Cao Cao was concerned about Guo Jia’s health so the advisor was told to rest. The sick man’s presence was missed, because Cao Cao and his other advisors knew Guo Jia gave the best of advices, but it would be better to let him rest often than to lose his genius if he succumbs to exhaustion.
One matter for discussion that night was Yuan Tan’s surrender. As Guo Jia had predicted, the Yuan brothers had fought each other over succession claims recently. Yuan Tan had challenged Yuan Shang, but Tan’s army was defeated. Yuan Tan’s messenger had come with an offer to surrender to Cao Cao yesterday, and after some consideration, Cao accepted it. Of course, Cao Cao saw through Yuan Tan’s intention, which was to use Cao Cao’s force to destroy his younger brother. Cao knew better—it would be Yuan Tan dancing to his rhythm, not the other way round.
Indeed, Cao Cao was contemplating a strike to Yuan Shang’s position in Jizhou. He didn’t need Yuan Tan’s request—he would have done it anyway, but since Yuan Tan was in hand, why not just make him do something?
“How do you see the Yuan brothers, Xun You?” Cao Cao asked.
“It is said that of the three, Yuan Shang, the youngest, is the most competent. That is why Yuan Shao preferred him to his eldest, Yuan Tan. Tan’s a bit of a bastard, people say. Rash and cruel. Yuan Xi, the second brother, is considered weak and lacking ambition. In terms of army strength, all three are equally strong.”
“Milord,” Xun You continued, “We could use Yuan Tan to attack his second brother, Yuan Xi, while we concentrate on crushing Yuan Shang.”
“Exactly what I have in mind,” Cao Cao answered. It was not a rare occasion when he had thought of a plan, and then his advisors would come up with a similar one.
“At present Yuan Xi is not siding with Tan or Shang. However, after gathering news from some former Yuan Shao officials, I discovered something that might be useful,” said Cheng Yu.
“Tell me about it,” Cao Cao said.
“It appears that several years ago, the three Yuan brothers were fighting over a woman. This woman was the daughter of a high-ranking official in Ji, and the brothers wanted her for marriage. Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang almost fought each other over her. To settle things down, Yuan Shao gave the woman to Yuan Xi, trying to avoid siding with either Tan or Shang. Turned out it was a bad move, because afterwards both Tan and Shang felt jealous at Xi. But the marriage had been decreed, and the woman became Yuan Xi’s wife.”
“Poor old Yuan Shao, trying to be balanced but ended up offending more parties…” Cao Cao contemplated, “And who is this woman?”
“Her maiden name is Zhen Luo, but she is usually known as Zhen Ji or Lady Zhen,” Cheng Yu said, “And she was known to take part in fighting, too. I believe your son had encountered her while in Guandu.”
“After you said that, I now remember Pi saying something about finding a beautiful flower in the battlefield… How good is she in fighting?”
“General Li Dian, who had a chance to duel her in Guandu, said her fighting prowess matched his. It would be safe to say her skills are just slightly above average. Her weapon is unusual, though. A flute. In addition, there is always a bodyguard fighting alongside her. Female, armed with a glaive. From Li Dian’s report, apparently she does most of the killing. Lady Zhen would stun soldiers with her flute sound, and then this bodyguard finishes the job.”
“Interesting… So how can we use this to our advantage?”
“…We haven’t got anything specific, but we could find ways to revive that grudge. But for whatever plans we come up with, we have the perfect people to carry it out,” Xun You answered.
“And who would these people be?” asked Cao Cao.
“The Lu brothers, Lu Kuang and Lu Xiang. Former Yuan Shang officers who switched allegiance to Yuan Tan and as soon as Yuan Tan surrendered to us, they quickly pledged loyalty to us. Maybe they’re a bit too treacherous for your liking, but dogs without honour can be useful for doing dirty jobs,” Xun You explained.
“Brilliant. Now, gentlemen, I hope you will bear with me for some more time, and let’s think of a plan.”
*****TO BE CONTINUED
Author’s notes: As Cao Cao said, let’s think of a plan! Still looking for suggestions for the storyline, what to do with the characters, adult scenes, etc. Feel free to suggest things to me! Contact me at or leave it in a review. Anonymous/unlogged reviews welcome!
Comments? Ideas? Requests? I would welcome them; contact me at
Anonymous/unlogged reviews welcome!
Legend of Zhen Ji
A Dynasty Warriors fanfic
By: Ninja Gaijin
***
PROLOGUE.
China, 3rd century AD. The Han Dynasty had been devastated by cult-inspired uprisings and regional leaders' battles for supremacy. The emperor had been reduced into a mere puppet passing from one ambitious warlord to another, all manipulating the 'Son of Heaven' for legitimacy to crush their rivals and expand their territories. At present, the crafty politician Cao Cao had managed to 'secure' the emperor from another warlord using his disciplined army, able generals and shrewd strategists. After securing his position, Cao Cao intended to conquer the whole Middle Kingdom. He had eliminated rivals in the Central and Eastern regions, and he now shifted his attention to the Northeast, the vast and populous region controlled by the warlord Yuan Shao. Although Yuan Shao had a larger army, Cao Cao managed to win major battles due to his mastery of battle strategies, and after a decisive victory at the Battle of Guandu, Cao Cao managed to seize almost half of Yuan Shao's land, and Yuan Shao's men started to abandon their failing master for Cao Cao. Yuan Shao himself died of frustration and exhaustion not long after, leaving a struggle for succession between his sons. As Yuan Shao's sons quarreled with each other, Cao Cao waited for the opportunity to step in and complete his conquest of the Northeast...
PART 1: Flower in the Battlefield
Ji Province, North China, Eighth Year of the Era of Rebuilt Tranquillity (203 AD)
Summer nights are short and hot; yet Cao Cao, the self-appointed Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, felt no need to get some sleep, even if just for a short while. For some reason, he thought that he would not be able to sleep peacefully until he manages to secure the Northeast. His powerful rival Yuan Shao, Imperial Protector of the Northeast Territories, had died of exhaustion and disappointment after being thoroughly defeated at Guandu two years ago. However, Yuan Shao’s three sons, Yuan Tan, Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang was still controlling much of the region, and just last year the brothers managed to frustrate Cao’s army at the fortress of Liyang. Following suggestions from his advisor Guo Jia, Cao Cao retreated for tactical reasons. Guo Jia had reasoned that the brothers would help each other if they faced a common enemy, but if left alone they will resume their own sibling rivalry, especially because Yuan Shao chose his third son, Yuan Shang, as his successor, over his eldest, Yuan Tan.
Some candles gave off feeble lighting as Cao Cao discussed reports that came that day with two of his advisors, Xun You and Cheng Yu. Guo Jia was not present—he had been unwell, and Cao Cao was concerned about Guo Jia’s health so the advisor was told to rest. The sick man’s presence was missed, because Cao Cao and his other advisors knew Guo Jia gave the best of advices, but it would be better to let him rest often than to lose his genius if he succumbs to exhaustion.
One matter for discussion that night was Yuan Tan’s surrender. As Guo Jia had predicted, the Yuan brothers had fought each other over succession claims recently. Yuan Tan had challenged Yuan Shang, but Tan’s army was defeated. Yuan Tan’s messenger had come with an offer to surrender to Cao Cao yesterday, and after some consideration, Cao accepted it. Of course, Cao Cao saw through Yuan Tan’s intention, which was to use Cao Cao’s force to destroy his younger brother. Cao knew better—it would be Yuan Tan dancing to his rhythm, not the other way round.
Indeed, Cao Cao was contemplating a strike to Yuan Shang’s position in Jizhou. He didn’t need Yuan Tan’s request—he would have done it anyway, but since Yuan Tan was in hand, why not just make him do something?
“How do you see the Yuan brothers, Xun You?” Cao Cao asked.
“It is said that of the three, Yuan Shang, the youngest, is the most competent. That is why Yuan Shao preferred him to his eldest, Yuan Tan. Tan’s a bit of a bastard, people say. Rash and cruel. Yuan Xi, the second brother, is considered weak and lacking ambition. In terms of army strength, all three are equally strong.”
“Milord,” Xun You continued, “We could use Yuan Tan to attack his second brother, Yuan Xi, while we concentrate on crushing Yuan Shang.”
“Exactly what I have in mind,” Cao Cao answered. It was not a rare occasion when he had thought of a plan, and then his advisors would come up with a similar one.
“At present Yuan Xi is not siding with Tan or Shang. However, after gathering news from some former Yuan Shao officials, I discovered something that might be useful,” said Cheng Yu.
“Tell me about it,” Cao Cao said.
“It appears that several years ago, the three Yuan brothers were fighting over a woman. This woman was the daughter of a high-ranking official in Ji, and the brothers wanted her for marriage. Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang almost fought each other over her. To settle things down, Yuan Shao gave the woman to Yuan Xi, trying to avoid siding with either Tan or Shang. Turned out it was a bad move, because afterwards both Tan and Shang felt jealous at Xi. But the marriage had been decreed, and the woman became Yuan Xi’s wife.”
“Poor old Yuan Shao, trying to be balanced but ended up offending more parties…” Cao Cao contemplated, “And who is this woman?”
“Her maiden name is Zhen Luo, but she is usually known as Zhen Ji or Lady Zhen,” Cheng Yu said, “And she was known to take part in fighting, too. I believe your son had encountered her while in Guandu.”
“After you said that, I now remember Pi saying something about finding a beautiful flower in the battlefield… How good is she in fighting?”
“General Li Dian, who had a chance to duel her in Guandu, said her fighting prowess matched his. It would be safe to say her skills are just slightly above average. Her weapon is unusual, though. A flute. In addition, there is always a bodyguard fighting alongside her. Female, armed with a glaive. From Li Dian’s report, apparently she does most of the killing. Lady Zhen would stun soldiers with her flute sound, and then this bodyguard finishes the job.”
“Interesting… So how can we use this to our advantage?”
“…We haven’t got anything specific, but we could find ways to revive that grudge. But for whatever plans we come up with, we have the perfect people to carry it out,” Xun You answered.
“And who would these people be?” asked Cao Cao.
“The Lu brothers, Lu Kuang and Lu Xiang. Former Yuan Shang officers who switched allegiance to Yuan Tan and as soon as Yuan Tan surrendered to us, they quickly pledged loyalty to us. Maybe they’re a bit too treacherous for your liking, but dogs without honour can be useful for doing dirty jobs,” Xun You explained.
“Brilliant. Now, gentlemen, I hope you will bear with me for some more time, and let’s think of a plan.”
*****TO BE CONTINUED
Author’s notes: As Cao Cao said, let’s think of a plan! Still looking for suggestions for the storyline, what to do with the characters, adult scenes, etc. Feel free to suggest things to me! Contact me at