159. Wang Yun's Plot

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In the future, due to Xun Yu reminded Cao Cao to hold Xi Zhicai and Guo Jia from their love of drinking wine excessively, both of them survived their illness and will not pass away like in history, this strengthened Cao Cao's military minds that gathered under him, not losing to Lie Fan early Think Tanks.

Back at Xiapi, Lie Fan has received Ren Jun who came to Xiapi alongside Zhang Feng bringing their families, relatives, servants, and retinues along with them. They even brought 4,000 soldiers, more than the one they told Chen Qun and Sun Qian.

Lie Fan was surprised that Ren Jun also came here to Xiapi to join him like Ling Cao, looks like history's trajectory has changed, and this time is when the Three Kingdoms' helmets began to rise and choose their lord.

Lie Fan knows Ren Jun, he is the one responsible for Cao Cao's logistical supplies in all of his battles, the most famous one was the Battle of Guandu. Cao Cao treasured Ren Jun's talent, even marrying one of his second cousins to Ren Jun.

Ren Jun is also the on who is responsible for overseeing the Tuntian system that was implemented by Cao Cao, Although an advisor of Cao Cao Zao Zhi was the one who came up with the idea of the Tuntian system, Cao Cao thought that Ren Jun deserved the highest credit for the success of the system because he was the one who supervised its implementation.

Lie Fan also uses the Eye of Erlang Shen on Ren Jun and Zhang Feng, he wanted to see the stats these two men had to see what level they were on against his other advisors.

•Ren Jun

STR: 489 (Max) INT: 190 (Max) WIS: 120 VIT: 82

•Zhang Feng

INT: 358 (Max) WIS: 71 VIT: 72 CHR: 55

Zhang Feng's stats are the worst he has among his advisors with the numbers he has, and Ren Jun is similar to Zang Hong, a general slash advisor with decent stats, maybe this is why Ren Jun was good at logistical handling and overseeing the implementation of the Tuntian System.

Lie Fan welcomes the two of them to serve him, Ren Jun is put as an overseer for the Tuntian System alongside Zhang Feng, and their family is assigned to a decent mansion, as for their relatives, and retainer is given a two stories building.

The 4,000 soldiers they brought were also assigned to Ling Cao who is now overseeing the Guard Battalion, he ordered Ling Cao to train these 4,000 men in an infantry training set.

Lie Fan feels that he is like Cao Cao and Liu Bei now, and they are joining under him because of hearing his name and exploits, much similar to Cao Cao and Liu Bei in the future.

2 months passed by, and Chen Qun and Sun Qian finally arrived from their trip. Chen Qun and Sun Qian immediately reported to Lie Fan that Cao Cao accepted their offer for an alliance, and agreed to all of the conditions.

Lie Fan praises the two of them for completing such an important task, he calls for Cai Yong to draft up an announcement declaring the alliance of Lie Fan and Cao Cao, announcing it to the world.

The next day, the announcement was spread across Xu Province by Jia Xu and Oriole Hands, the people were happy that Lie Fan only sought cooperation and not fight against others, while the other Warlords began to be cautious as every move from Lie Fan was a dangerous one.

At Chang'An, this news arrived a week after its announcement, due to Cao Cao's territory being closer to them than Lie Fan territory.

Dong Zhuo who heard this as Li Ru if this represented any threat against them, Li Ru analyzed the landscape and said no as even if the two of them combine, they are weaker than Dong Zhuo.

Dong Zhuo laughed out loud, saying that even the mighty Lie Fana and cockroaches Cao Cao could only have a chance of survival if they allied themselves.

On the other parts of Luoyang, Wang Yun are in a secret meeting with 5 other court officials, and Dong Cheng, they were discussing a plan to kill Dong Zhuo, but with Ku Bu on their way, their chance of success is very small.

Dong Cheng: "Lu Bu and Dong Zhuo are having a tense relationship right now, due to his defeat at Hulao Gate, Lu Bu has been ostracized by Dong Zhuo, don't you think we can exploit this?"

Wang Yun: "Yes I think we can do that, the two of them are both stubborn and hot-headed, which makes it very easy to make them resent each other."

CO1: "But how should we do it? Even if we can cause a further rift, Li Ru will definitely see that and repair the relationship by advising Dong Zhuo."

Wang Yun: "If only my daughter Diao Chan is still here, she can be used as a honey trap, as both Lu Bu and Dong Zhuo love beautiful women in their own separate way."

Dong Cheng: "Are you nuts Wang Yun?! Do you still dare to say that about your daughter?! Haven't you know what have you caused by doing so to Lie Fan?!"

Wang Yun: "That's different! Lie Fan is smarter and wiser than these two men, that's why he can see through our plan, and on Chang'An right now only Li Ru can change Dong Zhuo's mind."

CO2: "Okay two of you enough, Wang Yun your daughter isn't here anymore and has become Lie Fan's concubine. What other plan do you have other than the honey trap?"

Everyone was silent for a while, all of this is hard because Lu Bu still protects Dong Zhuo, and suddenly Wanh Yun's eyes glow up, remembering some news he heard about the Hulao Gate duel.

Wang Yun told everyone about how Lu Lingqi rode out to save her father, only to duel against Lie Fan who stooped her from doing so, and they converse with each other throughout the duel. Many people see that Lu Lingqi's face is fully red, making people think that she is fascinated with Lie Fan.

Dong Cheng hears this and immediately knew what Wang Yun meant, spreading rumors about Lu Kingqi liking Lie Fan and Lu Bu supporting her choice, this can cause some rift between Lu Bu and Dong Zhuo as Dong Zhuo will definitely be angry when he heard this.

Lu Bu on the other hand will feel indignant about the rumor but will protect her daughter as he is known for being very protective of his family. This can become a seed for future conflict, as Dong Zhuo's trust in Lu Bu is reduced and Lu Bu's resentment toward Ding Zhuo increases.

Wang Yun nod his head hearing what Ding Cheng said, but that's not all part of his plan. Even though Dong Zhuo treats Lu Lingqi like his own granddaughter, it can't be denied that Lu Lingqi is a beauty and they will spread rumors that Dong Zhuo is angry because he is jealous of Lie Fan.

Dong Zhuo is a very lustful man, and he can sometimes see that Dong Zhuo looks at Lu Lingqi the wrong way but immediately changes his face, shaking his head to get the thought of his head. Maybe this rumor will push Dong Zhuo to do something, we never know.

This will further escalate the conflict between Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu, as Lu Bu will definitely be sickened by Dong Zhuo's action, as Dong Zhuo is technically his Foster Father which means that Lu Lingqi is his foster granddaughter.

Now at that time, they can approach Lu Bu, inviting him to have a drink and join their banquet, closing their relationship with each other, and at that time when the iron is hot they strike, as at that time Lu Bu resentment to Dong Zhuo will be very hard and a promise of a promotion and title from the Emperor, he is sure that Lu Bu will be on their side.

Dong Chen and the others hearing about the plot that he crafted to make them shiver, as it turns out Wang Yun was a master at plotting against others, and if they don't know about this, they will also believe all the rumors at the time.

It's just he antagonized the wrong person before, which is Lie Fan which caused him to lose his power and daughter, he isn't even invited to Lie Fan and Diao Chan's wedding which further shows that they don't care about him anymore.

Dong Cheng and the others give their agreement and support for this plot, so soon under Wang Yun's leadership the rumors about Lu Lingqi being smitten with Lie Fan spread throughout Chang'An upper circle.

Dong Zhuo who heard this became angry, he threw his cup of wine and immediately called for Lu Bu to come explain this matter to him. Li Ru at the side tried to calm down Dong Zhuo, telling him to be careful as this a plot to create a rift between him and Lu Bu.

Dong Zhuo who is under the influence of alcohol with anger and some jealousy mixed up doesn't listen to Li Ru's words, if he knew this could happen maybe from the start he should have treated Lu Lingqi as a woman he fancied rather than a granddaughter is what passing through his mind.

Lu Bu was also surprised with he heard of this rumor, he came home to see his wife Lady Yan, and Lu Lingqu sitting at the gazebo together, drinking some tea while listening to the birds chirping.

Lu Bu: "Qi'er! Is what the rumors are saying true?!"

Lady Yan: "Husband why are you shouting so loudly, and what rumors are circling around our daughter?"

Lu Lingqi: "Yes Father like what Mother just said, what rumor?"

Lu Bu: "It was said that you are smitten with Lie Fan after your duel in Hulao Gate! I know that the two of you are talking with each other while in the duel, but isn't it too fast?! And why does it have to be that bastard Lie Fan?!"

Lu Lingqi: "Wh-what?! What are you saying, Father?! That's no-nonsense! How could be I smitten with Lie Fan?!"

Lu Bu and Lady Yan would believe Lu Lingqi's words if not for her stuttering, and how red her face had become while avoiding eye contact with the two of them.

Lu Bu and Lady Yan just sigh, Lu Lingqi has grown up but the target of her liking is Lie Fan, which confuses them as they only meet 1 time and that's not in a friendly situation, they even fight against each other. Lu Bu has a headache as these rumors can cause more rift in his relationship with the old pig Dong Zhuo, that's when a servant tells him that Dong Zhuo is summoning him to the palace.

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Name: Lie Fan

Title: Three Heroes Who Defeat Lu Bu

Age: 23 (190 AD)

Level: 15

Next Level: 1.588.000

Renown: 600

Cultivation: Yin Yang Separation (level 8)

SP: 656.700

ATTRIBUTE POINTS

STR: 864 (+20)

VIT: 420 (+20)

AGI: 408 (+10)

INT: 415

CHR: 93

WIS: 339

WILL: 237

ATR Points: 0