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Heart of Greed
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I'm staying. I've come too far to leave now...

Not everyone agrees, but thankfully only one officer left us so far. I fear the loyalty of other officers must've dropped as well - my liege would do well to reward them for staying on.

On the mean time, my task is done.

I can now propose to Lord Zhang the Xu Chang expansion project.

It's time, milord.

Yes. I can think of no better person to do this than you. Guards! Deliver that chest of gold to Shi Difen's estate!

Whoa.

Difen, this is a very important task to undertake. I'll give you five months to finish it. Go. Make us proud.

It's no joke. The money is all here to spend.
I guess all that's left is to expand the city...or not.
I can just take the money, run away... and be rich?
What am I saying?
Do I really want to stay here?
Lord Zhang Jiao is dead, and Zhang Bao is in charge... should he fall as well, my lord Zhang Liang is next in line.
Once the three brothers are gone... who will be the next successor to the Yellow Turban then?

I slowly lifted the lid off the chest, it's so heavy.
A shower of gold flooded my eyes.
I held my breath. A chance like this... will not come twice.

Should I stay?

 

[JoKa]

Stay and take over the YT if he last brother dies.

 

[Corporate_Jew_Master]

Yes. The Yellow Turbans must rise.

Then usurp them and rule China with an iron dong.

 

[Azira]

Stay

 

[Grimgravy]

Stay

 

[RK47]

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I recall the first time I stood outside Xu Chang's walls.
What a battle that was.
It's been years. She's a fine city to call home.

Time to help her give birth.
Months followed... more chaos in the realm.

Things are get worse before they get better.

Here are a few sample of skill prerequisites:

Taunt is pretty ridiculous. 30 STRAIGHT debate victories.
Warlord is VERY useful - what it does is it gives the ability to use one own's AP to command another officer's unit. But the requirement is very steep. 700 tactics EXP must be gained in the field. We're just going to suck it for the time being.

As expected, Lord Zhang Liang immediately orders the drafting of more troops to take advantage of the city's expansion.

I eagerly accepted his command. Blinded by ambitions of conquest and eventual glory, I vigorously drafted the populace.

A Large city can have up to 15 established military units. Each has a maximum of 10,000 troops each.

We're going all out.

Year 188 Month 7

More disasters struck the land. The Emperor has truly lost its Mandate of Heaven.
Meanwhile in Xu Chang, I've done most of my drafting assignments and was tasked to improve the city's technology.

I should've foreseen what issue this would've caused... but I was still unaware at that point of time.
I proceed to the city's Foundry, and met several of my colleagues.
One of them is Tian Feng, a renowned scholar from the north.

I believe it's time to learn 'Fault' from him.

Notice that the INT & POL options are grayed out? This is because the gap is too wide between us. His Intellect and Politics is on another level (90+). Thankfully, Debate skills falls under CHA which is somewhat comparable to ours (+70).

Also - take note that even if he has no skill to teach you - spending time learning together for 20 days gives you the relevant stat EXP. Hit 100 EXP and you gain the respective Stat Up. For INT there is also a School in Luo Yang that gives random amount of EXP for 300 gold over 20 days.

Oh, you also need to be at 'Trusted' relationship level. (Aware-Acquaintance-Friend-Trusted-Close-Sworn Brother)
Also, that doesn't mean he teaches it to you for free...

Bring it.

 

[RK47]

Spoiler

Taken from KOEI Wiki:
Tian Feng is usually Yuan Shao's top strategist in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms games, with his intelligence being in the low 90's. He also has good political skill. Despite his high stats, he mirrors Yuan Shao's other strategists in that he does not have a skill in the eleventh installment. Additionally, he usually hates Shen Pei and Feng Ji and won't provide any assistance for them in battle.

"An able person born into this world who does not recognize and serve the right lord is ignorant. Today I die, but I am not deserving of pity butthurt." -Tian Feng

Ouch. That quote sums him up well. Historically, he is a very capable strategist, except his Lord, Yuan Shao never heeded his advice. You wanna know how sad this guy's history is? Read on.

KOEI Wiki:
Tian Feng advised Yuan Shao to attack Cao Cao's base at Xuchang to rescue the Emperor while Cao Cao was busy dealing with Lu Bu, but Yuan Shao ignored his advice. Two years later, Yuan Shao prepared for an offensive against Cao Cao and Tian Feng pressed him to move swiftly, as Cao Cao fought against Liu Bei in Xu. However, Yuan Shao did not heed Tian Feng's advice again and Cao Cao defeated Liu Bei and returned to the frontlines against Yuan Shao.

Tian Feng then warned Yuan Shao to not attack Cao Cao and instead urged a policy of delay and attrition. Yuan Shao refused and, because Tian Feng heavily persisted on the policy, had him imprisoned. Later that year, Yuan Shao suffered a heavy defeat at Guandu. He regretted to not have taken Tian Feng's advice and wanted to release him, but Feng Ji slandered Tian Feng, saying that the latter was glad about Yuan Shao's defeat and having been correct. When Yuan Shao returned to his camp, he had Tian Feng executed because of Feng Ji's slander.

Conclusion: Some bosses are just stupid. But blame yourself for not finding the right boss.

New skill acquired!

Fake chink praise mode: ON.

Year 189 Month 1

Colleagues' contributions are starting to make it hard to stand out. But this is a good problem to have.
I think the warriors have easier time racking deeds anyway with the way they mow troops down in the battlefield.

Hm, our gold reserves are starting to drop, but I think we'll be fine.

Nicely delivered boss.

I think I'll work on improving trade.

You know what shocked me most? The fact that Tech level is already capped and Xu Chang is ready to expand to Extra Large, except we simply couldn't afford to.

This is a huge mistake in my part. I should've went on with trade first instead of tech. Now we're kinda broke and treading a fine line between food shortage and lack of funds.

During work, I was also given a chance to assist my close associates when they're in the same duty.

Doing this improves their relations with you and also gives more results for the money your lord invested.

Though the whole deed is credited to the one being helped.
But let's not think too much about individual achievements and focus on the overall picture.

Gold's getting low and troops recruitment completely stopped. We can't afford anymore.
For me, the rest of the year is spent working at the marketplace. Assisting my colleagues whenever I can.

More good news on the personnel front.

This guy is a hard hitter.

Awesome result from helping dad.
And another unexpected reward.

I could approach my good friend, Mao Jie in teaching me that skill.

What is the benefit of the Trade skill? Aside from giving extra points from the gold invested, Traders can schedule longer development time (10-50 days) instead of the default 10. This also gives better return than the same amount of day done in two separate sessions.

Thank you, my friend.

 

[Ninjerk]

I love RoTK series.

 

[RK47]

Year 189 Month 11 Day 26

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Winter's here. Coffer's nearly empty. The troops are restless.
I need to do something.

Lord Zhang. I propose we seize the empty city of Ru Nan in the south.

Splitting the force now? With our gold reserves being so meager.

I don't need gold for this journey. Merely food. Think of this as an opportunity. The year is ending, harvest and tax is coming. If we capture Ru Nan before the year ends...

Then a season's worth of tax is ours! Brilliant!

Shall I rally the troops?

The empty, lawless city will not pose much of a resistance, however bandits will prey the city. And a garrison must be maintained to defend it.

I hope I'm not making a mistake.
Christmas is here.

Ru Nan is ours, all the outlaws have been driven out. Now all that's left is to march back to Xu Chang.

Tell his Lordship that Shi Difen is extremely grateful for this gesture and shall return before the year's end.

 

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Nothing like coming back home with a victory. Eh, there's a guest?

Mr. Mao Jie! It's truly an honor. What's the occasion?

Oh, don't don't be so humble, everyone knows your victory at Ru Nan.

Aha, very well. Come in, I apologize for my humble abode.

Tis no trouble at all, my friend.

Servant! Bring us a pair of cups!

My friend, I had no idea. I am truly honored.

No, no the honor is mine. You truly showed your selfless nature when you helped me out at the foundry and the whole work was credited to me. Truly generous.

You'd have done the same for me, comrade.

Of course, of course. Shall we?

One question though? Since you're the older one, shall I call you Da Jie or Da Ge? Ahaha!

Why you little rascal! Ahah! Come, a toast between brothers!

Yes, let's!

I walked my sworn brother back home that night before heading to sleep.
It was a good year.

Year 190 Month 1
Despite the capture of Ru Nan - I was not offered the position of Prefect for that city.
I was not too disappointed, Ru Nan is nothing more than a backwater supply base. My intention was to allow more officers to be transferred out of Xu Chang and help it grow while I remain here, holding the front line.

Not too disappointed with that ranking. Notice the roster is just overcrowded. We need to start sending them out to Ru Nan to get things done.

Ru Nan is relatively safe from any loyalist attacks. If any rogue army attacks it, we can always deploy to protect it.

I'm not interested in heading to Ru Nan. Best I wait a bit while I search for more talent.
Turns out I need not look far.

Next year, we'll start our offensive.

 

[RK47]

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Every month I looked at the reports from Luo Yang, searching for any opportunity to strike.
There was none. It's not as straightforward as it seems, even with greater number of troops, we'd still be facing a sturdy city gate, with thousands of archers ready to rain death from above the walls.

It was frustrating. We need to setup a chain of defeat on the Loyalists, but we cannot engage them directly within their city. We need to draw them out, onto the field.

I thought our chance had arrived when news of He Jin's Fort construction at Guan Du has commenced.
An attack would abort that construction - and potentially deal them a severe defeat if we play our cards right.

But Lord Zhang was not very receptive to the idea.

I can only sigh at the missed opportunity.
But I bide my time, since my lord is still receptive to hiring more troops in Xu Chang.

A year passes...it's Year 191 - and I've gotten sick of the peace.

My restlessness puts me above my colleagues.

Alas my liege would not heed my advice to take the initiative.
I approach Xiahou Dun to learn my hiring skills.

This will help me in drafting more experienced troops.

As the frustrating stalemate remain, I grew closer to our lord, hoping that our relations would make him for receptive to my advice in the future...

And one day, out of the blue -

Unbelievable. They dare to attack Xu Chang?!

As my lord call out battle positions, I deploy my assigned cavalry unit just outside the walls in the forest.

We have more numbers...and a wall stands between us. There's no way we can lose this.

Come. I shall destroy you.

Thousands of the loyalists poured forth after crossing the river, only to be hailed by Cao Ren's archer brigade. Their clothes were still wet when arrow tips punctured their bodies.
Hidden from view, I was surprised to see Cao Cao taking the iniative.

Commanding his troops to scale the wall, he immediately ordered a charge on the adjacent defenders.

Even Zhang He's cavalry is claiming an impressive kill rate right outside the front gates.

Xiahou Dun's taking a beating, but Cao Ren's reply kept the odds favorable.

Cheng Yu, a brilliant commander has no need to stay on the front line. He can simply command others to make their move.

I really wish I can emulate his feats.

Cao Cao's men continue to prove their mettle on the walls.

Slaughtering thousands of defenders.
As the weather grew worse, I was stunned by a move that Zhang He made with his reserve cavalry, which is placed at the back.

It would appear that in this terrible weather, he is able to pull off a 'Surprise' attack from anywhere in the field!

Thousands died as he pulled off this successful move.
My forces are still hidden in the forest, and I just know what to do next.

It's time to return the favor!

On the second try however, the attack backfired.

Dealing heavy damage to my own unit.

I also identified a very dangerous commander in the enemy's side, Lu Zhi.

This cunning man is capable of luring our two adjacent units to commit a Blunder.

Xiahou Dun was the victim of this attack, being assaulted by one of the infantry reserves.

If only I had such tactical knowledge.
Cao Cao on the mean time, ran at it alone. Getting off the walls and started chipping at our second gate.

How laughable.
As the rain stopped, I realized it is no longer possible to pull off a Surprise attack of my own.

I waved my arms around to signal my troops' silence and pulled out a talisman.
It's time to channel Zhang Jiao's spirit and call upon the very Heavens to assist me.

Yes, I'm about to make it rain.

Dark clouds gather and soon the mere droplets turn into a heavy torrent.

It worked. The men turned to cheering, shouting out their great leader's name.
Zhang Jiao lives on! Long Live the Yellow Turbans!
I raised my sword and call out another surprise attack.

Burying another thousand unsuspecting loyalists as the rain washes our backs.

Two and a half weeks of fighting later, the sky clears and the month finally ended.

They've retreated. 55,000 casualties on their side, while we lost around 38,000.
Terrible.
But of course, our Lord would rather focus on the positives, giving a roll call on the highest deeds achieved in this battle.

The results were of no surprise at all.

I just hope we can capitalize on this successful defense and turn it into an attack soon.

 

[SerratedBiz]

Is this RoTK for the PSP or summin?

 

[RK47]

If my assumptions are correct, the enemy would've lost almost half of their garrison forces in that attack, meaning we can use this opportunity to destroy their fortress or at least attempt to draw them out for another fight.

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Damn it.

Earthquake plagued the region the very next month.

Ugh. I don't care. LET ME TAKE THE OFFENSIVE DAMN IT!

YES! FINALLY!

However, my hopes of drawing the Loyalist to a fight were dashed...

We razed and burned that fortress to the ground, but the cowards would not march out of their accursed gates.

It was a morale boosting victory, but a hollow one.
We need to push out more. Put Luo Yang under threat.

Hu Lao Gate is right outside Luo Yang. Attacking it should provoke a response.

Gah!
Later that month, I received news of He Jin's assault on our neighboring city of Chen Liu.

Why the hell aren't we mobilized to reinforce yet?!

If we can force two defeats in a year, that should create a drop in power big enough to impact their defenses!
We can't let this chance go past us!

I surveyed the situation further and was horrified to watch a second reinforcement from another Loyalist city marching towards Chen Liu!

Zhang Liang pls.

But , but... but... OK HOW ABOUT AN ASSAULT ON ANOTHER HARD POINT OF THEIRS - THAT'LL SHAKE THEM UP!

CHAO CHEE BYE LAH

WE MUST TAKE THAT CITY BACK IMMEDIATELY WHILE THE DEFENSES ARE STILL IN TATTERS!

This is our window of opportunity... please. Before they reinforce it next year.

Ai si liao

 

[RK47]

Is this RoTK for the PSP or summin?

PS2 - it was never translated fully in PC. A disgrace.

Edit; FUCK IM SO ANGRY NOW THAT I WANNA ORDER KFC BUT FUCKING HELL ITS 2248 HRS SO THEY DONT DELIVER ANYMORE PHUACHEEBYE

 

[Elfberserker]

Looks like Yellow turbans are destined by heaven to be losers in this game.

 

[Azira]

The butthurt is strong in this LP. I approve.

 

[Corporate_Jew_Master]

Ayy

 

[abnaxus]

Zhang Liang's terrible secret revealed

http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2014-01/02/content_31071401_4.htm

 

[RK47]

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Difen, what are you looking at?

My broken hopes and dream.

Cheer up, it's a temporary setback, surely Lord Zhang would order us to retake Chen Liu soon.

I sure hope so.

Brother, I have to go.

Where are you going?

Ru Nan, they need people there. Your parents were sent there earlier this month, why don't you come with?

No. Take care of them for me. I'll protect all of you from here.

Don't give up the fight, Difen. I believe you are meant for great things.

Year 192 Month 1
The loss of Chen Liu is a major setback, He Jin's ability to summon two armies against one city proved effective at overcoming the city's defenders. He will do it again once he's ready.

Not incredible enough to save Chen Liu.

Lu Zhi is in charge of Chen Liu now. He's a good commander, it will be hard to remove him.

Are you sure, Difen?

Dammit, send me to Chen Liu already!

I swear to god if you don't send me now I will walk out of here and never return as an ally ever again.

Zhang Liang sighs before making his decision

Difen... I hope I'm not making a big mistake.

It's time to spill some.

 

[RK47]

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MEN! IS THIS NOT THE PROPER TIME TO ATTACK?!

56,000 defenders stand between us and victory.

MEN! ARCHERS TO THE FRONT. SINGLE HEAVY INFANTRY, CHARGE THE GATES! THE REST STAND BACK AND WATCH!

Commander, we can't afford too many losses, the defending garrison is almost as large as ours. Their archers would destroy us while we break the gate.

Your concern is noted. Charge!

Ji Ling! Head to the side and provide a distraction by scaling the walls!

And now... for the main show.

You can't kill what you can't see!

It's working!

Commander! We can't see the enemy as well!

The gates can't move. BREAK IT DOWN!

As you command!

Ji Ling, what's the progress on the walls?

It would appear the the walls does not scale... to his level.

-yeahhhh.

GATES ARE DOWN!

OK, good placing order for KFC now!

Commander, stick to military matters while on duty!

OK LAH! Ignore everything else and make for the inner gate!

The fog dissipated on the sixth day. But that doesn't stop me.

To locate enemies, you can do attacks on those obscured tiles...

If you neglect doing that, you might stumble upon an ambush while moving through the fog.

Got a little careless there. Won't happen again.

Hua Xiong is really putting work in this battle. Also, if you're wondering why everything seem to go smoothly, it's because as Commander in Chief, I have FULL control of all units. Unlike back then when I'm defending Xu Chang.

Cao Ren is already plinking the second gates with arrows. Everything is looking good.
And the occasional missteps by the defenders give us easy kills.

Arrows do little damage to gates, however, but more than a single unit can fire from range, as opposed to melee units like footmen. But the footmen dealt like 3x the normal damage when bashing gates. Siege towers would do more.

Second gate's down, Hua Xiong! On towards their city gates!

Yes, attacking a city involves breaking its outside perimeter walls THEN laying siege upon the city itself.

Whoops, guess I rushed it a bit. Patience...

Commander, they're blocking our way. Permission to charge and push those bastards back!

Permission granted. Long Live the Yellow Turbans!

We pushed them back!

AGAIN!

HAHA! Look at them flee!

Ji Ling! SLAM THE CITY GATES!

Second week and we're already at the city gates. As the next-gen dota kids call it... rekt'ed.
As the fog disappears, Lu Zhi and his troops were scattered all over the perimeter, totally out of position.

The lone infantry in the inner court was finished off by Hua Xiong.

And the city gates succumbed to Ji Ling's assault on the 16th day.

Stage 2!
Except...

Lu Zhi decided it wasn't worth trying to fight within the city and withdraw.

Commander, that fog was something. Lord Zhang Jiao is truly watching over us from the Heavens.

Chen Liu will never fall again under my command. Soldier, send a courier to Lord Zhang - I will stay in Chen Liu.

As it should be.

Year 192 - Shi Difen becomes the Prefect of Chen Liu. He was only 25 years old.

 

[Ninjerk]

He could change the very history of the world... lah

 

[Corporate_Jew_Master]

S T E V E N
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May his rule be long and Prosperous.

 

[abnaxus]

 

[RK47]

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So this is Chen Liu. Cao Ren, report status.

Aside from the badly damaged defenses and some minor disturbances, Chen Liu in perfect condition.

Well done. Let's head to the council hall.

Wait. Milord, I think you need to see this.

A machine yard?

War machines for our soldiers. No more swinging our dull blades at the gates. We can get a huge ram and tear it down good.

Good find!

No, general. We need to fortify our position first. The loyalists will be back, count on it.

Hua Xiong, repair the defenses. I want the gates and the walls brought back to acceptable conditions.

Milord, a group of officers from Xu Chang has arrived. Lord Zhang Liang transferred them under your authority.

Excellent! Bring them in.

Very well. It's time to meet my strategist.

Master Guo Jia, I am so happy to have you here.

Save your gratitude once I've accomplished something of note, milord.

Guo Jia, I have no doubt you will prove decisive in this conflict. Come, let me show you our facilities in Chen Liu.

Later that day, I assigned Guo Jia to spy on our enemies.

We need to keep tabs on those Loyalists.
While the rest of the officers were told to maintain order in this city.

Once all orders have been issued, I decided to explore the city.

My goodness! Are you Master Xiahou Yuan? The brother of the famous Xiahou Dun? If so, please I have need of your services!

Wonderful!

I also spent time assisting my men at their work.

At the end of month, I usually receive and review reports from all the officers.

Once I've decided on their next assignment, the cycle repeats itself.
Now for Guo Jia's report.

Troubling. I didn't expect them to be this strong. They have twice of our number.

Lord Difen is right to worry, but my spies have reported that they are focused on Xu Chang at the moment. We are safe for now.

Yes, it would seem so. However, once Xu Chang falls...

That will not happen so long our city sends reinforcements when the Loyalists attack.

Alright. Guo Jia, your next assignment is He Nei. Find out whatever you can.

My spies will miss nary a detail. I am off.

True to his word, Guo Jia finished his work without trouble.

Disgustingly strong. How are we going to whittle them down?

I believe I've already sourced for a solution. This city has the answer.

How so?

My lord need only wait for the city expansion project to complete. Then I shall show you our secret weapon.

Very well, I look forward to it.

Months passes, still no attacks on our cities. I grew restless.

Huh?

There you are milord. Come, let me show you something.

A siege tower? What use would this be on defense?

Death from over a thousand paces. Please authorize the construction of these siege towers on at least two of our bow units, milord. I have a feeling we may need them soon.

I have no reason to doubt you, Guo Jia. Go ahead.

Well that settles any short-term assignments for now.

Why not take your time and deepen your studies, milord?

Hmmm....

Very well.

I suppose I can meet him in Xu Chang.

That was quite worthwhile to undertake actually, I can feel my experience growing...

However, as I met the third scholar - a messenger sent an alarming news.

I've got to return to Chen Liu and march with reinforcements. Tell Lord Zhang I shall return within a week!

Guo Jia! Is it ready?

Yes, milord. It's time.

Indeed. Summon the generals.

Gentlemen, a force of 80,000 is marching towards our sister city of Xu Chang. We will respond with a force of 50,000 of our own to reinforce the defenses. Come forth when your name is called and receive your assignments.

Xiahou Yuan! Bow command, siege tower deployment!

I shall not disappoint!

Cao Ren! Bow Command, siege tower deployment!

Cao Ren here, accepting command!

Hua Xiong! Bow Command, you're on foot!

Affirmative, Commander!

Guo Jia! Infantry Command! Tactical support!

Their fate is sealed.

I shall command a force of 10,000 archers myself. The rest of you, accept this list of assignment and keep the city safe while I'm gone.

Beat the drums! Open the gates for the army!

Men! Our time is now!

 

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Spoiler

Take up positions on the defensive walls! No city will be lost today! Cao Ren! Assemble the siege tower!

Assembly complete! Ready arrow and pull back the string!

They can reach that far?!

Release on my mark!

A thousand died after five volleys. They've not even cross the river. That tower's firing distance is insane.

It's my turn!

Direct Command basically uses the Commander AP for a selected unit, allowing Guo Jia to control whichever unit that needs to move more at that turn. That is a very interesting take on strategist.

Xiahou Yuan! Deploy!

Burning missiles loaded! Light them up!

RELEASE!

They've never seen anything like this before.