269. Persuading & The Start Of The Negotiation

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Chen Gong nodded his head toward Zhang Liao and Gao Shun then turned toward Lie Fan and gave his agreement with Lie Fan taking over Lu Bu's Army, he also said that He, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun would help Lie Fan in persuading others, while as for Lady Yan and Lu Lingqi, they leave them to Lie Fan to persuade to agree of this matter, since if they agree that as sure that at least Lu Bu's hardcore loyalist will instantly switch to his side.

Lie Fan hearing what Chen Going said let out a big smile and praised his decision, saying that he would not be disappointed in choosing to serve him, he also turned toward Zhang Liao and Gao Shun thanking and praising them as he knew that they influenced Chen Gong's decision.

Zhang Liao and Gao Shun cupped their hand toward Lie Fan in response to his thanks and praises for them, Lie Fan nodded his head in response and then asked Chen Gong, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun to help him.

He asked for their help to persuade the others and if they could have Lu Bu's Army intact, as it could increase his combat power tremendously and become another bargaining chip for him in his negotiation with Cao Cao and Liu Bei at Beihai later tonight.

Hearing about a negotiation, Chen Gong was intrigued and asked Lie Fan what kind of negotiation he would have with Cao Cao and Liu Bei.

Since Chen Gong had agreed to his acquisition of Lu Bu's Army, Lie Fan felt Chen Gong sooner or later would become another one of his advisors, so he told Chen Gong what he would talk about in the negotiation.

Chen Gong, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun hearing what Lie Fan had planned were shocked, they didn't expect that Lie Fan also had the appetite to take around half of Qing Province from the jaws of Cao Cao and Liu Bei.

They even have the thought that Lie Fan was planning all of this all along, from the start of their alliance to Lu Bu's poisoning which led to his death, all for the annexation of Lu Bu's army and half of Qing Province.

Of course, that thought was soon abandoned by them because they thought it was not possible, as great Lie Fan was in playing the chessboard there were still many things he needed to consider, and even if that was his plan the unpredictability was too high.

What they don't know is that except for Lu Bu's poisoning, everything was part of his plan for the alliance even though it was Lu Bu's side who came on their own, and Lu Bu's death that Lie Fan indirectly have handle, to the annexation plan of Lu Bu's army and Qing Province.

Lie Fan seeing that Chen Gong was interested in the matter of the negotiations, asked if he wanted to join him in the negotiation where his presence could show to Cao Cao and Liu Be that Lu Bu's Army was under him now.

Intrigued by the prospect of participating in the negotiations, Chen Gong considered Lie Fan's invitation carefully. Recognizing the potential to truly establish Lu Bu's Army under Lie Fan's influence, he nodded in agreement.

After agreeing to Lie Fan's invitation, Chen Gong then said to Lie Fan that he would join Lie Fan in an hour as he would like to persuade the other Lu Bu's retainer alongside Zhang Liao and Gao Shun.

Lie Fan, understanding the importance of persuading other Lu Bu's retainer, agreed and told Chen Gong to take his time, and that he would wait for him at his army.

He also gave Chen Gong an additional hour, so Chen Gong had two hours, ensuring ample time for him, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun to persuade the others as their presence together will convey a powerful message during the negotiations.

With that, Chen Gong left alongside Zhang Liao and Gao Shun to persuade Lu Bu's retainer, leaving Lie Fan to patiently wait for Chen Gong's return when he returned to his army alongside his group.

While Lie Fan and his group returned to his army, Chen Gong, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun returned to the previous location where they saw Lady Yan talking with Lingqi who had woken up and the two of them were also shedding tears.

Lady Yan: "*sobs* Master Chen Gong, General Zhang, and General Gao you have returned, where are Lord Lie Fan and his group?"

Chen Gong: "He decides to return to his army My Lady, and if I may My Lady I have something that I want to tell you and the Young Lady."

Lu Lingqi: "*sobs* what is it, Master Chen Gong? *sobs* does Lie Fan ask or do something outrageous?! If so you have to tell me right now and I will take care of him!"

Chen Gong: "Young Lady I would like for you to stay calm when you hear what I will say, Lord Lie Fan asked for the entirety of Lord Lu Bu's Army to serve him, and after careful deliberation between me, General Zhang Liao, and General Gao Shun decide to agree to his request after considering the future of Lord Lu Bu's Army."

Lu Lingqi: "What?! Master Chen Gong how could you agree?! And you to Uncle Wenyuan and Uncle Shun?! All of My Father's hard work all of this year was given to that bastard Lie Fan?"

Zhang Liao: "Young Lady it's not that we don't respect and think of My Lord's sacrifice and hard work, it's the opposite of that, we would like to ensure that the hard work and sacrifice made by Lord Lu Bu will stay together undergone banner and not let an internal strife take over."

Gao Shun: "What Master Chen Gong and Wenyuan said is correct Young Lady, also with all due respect Lord Lu Bu doesn't have a successor to continue to lead this army and no one is qualified enough or will be accepted to replace him."

Lu Lingqi who heard this wanted to priest because she felt that she could succeed in her father's position, but Lady Yan who was beside her held her arm and shook her head as if she knew what Lu Lingqi would say.

Lady Yan turned overhead and told Chen Ging that she agreed with Chen Gong, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun's decision, she knew that without Lu Bu she and Lu Lingqi weren't that important, they told the two of them out of respect, and care for Lu Bu and them.

Lu Lingqi who was stopped by her Mother was confused but after hearing what Lady Yan said, she became even angrier and when she wanted to talk once again, Lady Yan whispered into her ears describing their situation and that no matter how hard she work she would never be acknowledged as her father successor because she is a woman.

Lu Lingqi who heard that stopped her action, she knew what her mother said was the truth it was just that he felt it was unfair that her father's hard work was now being taken by Lie Fan and that she couldn't continue her Father's dream.

Chen Gong, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun saw the infection between Lady Yan and Lu Lingqi, and they more or less knew what the two of them were talking about, even though they were sad for Lu Lingqi they were doing what was best for her, Lady Yan, and Lu Bu's army which was his legacy in this world.

Since Lady Yan had given her agreement, Chen Gong then told them what he, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun would do now and he hoped that Lady Yan and Lu Lingqi would help them in persuading the others.

Lady Yan readily agreed while Lu Lingqi grumbled for a bit before agreeing to help also, and so with the addition of Lady Yan and Lu Lingqi, they began to persuade the other Lu Bu's retainer.

Many of Lu Bu's retainers after hearing that Chen Gong, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun have decided to join Lie Fan and having the support of Lady Yan and Lu Lingwi divided to follow their lead.

Of course, some refused like Cap Xing and Hao Meng as they felt like it was a betrayal to Lu Bu as a whole, but after some hard persuasion from Chen Gong and Zhang Liao alongside Gao Shun who told them what they thought, they reluctantly agree to follow their lead under the condition that Lady Yana and Lu Lingqi was respected and taken care of by Lie Fan.

An hour and a half passed away while all that persuading happened, since the high ranking retainer of Lu Bu had agreed, Chen Gong gave the take to persuade the middle and lower rank to them led by Zhang Liao and Gao Shun while he went toward Lie Fan's Army with some of Lu Bu's elite soldiers as protection.

Arriving there, he was welcomed by Lie Fan himself and was introduced to Xun You, Zhuge Jin, Man Chong, and Lu Zhi, after some greetings exchanged alongside Lie Fan's bodyguard, Taishi Ci, Ji Ling, and Xu Rong with the Tian Mao Battalion they headed toward Beihai.

At Beihai, Cao Cao and Liu Bei were waiting for Ie Fan's arrival alongside Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai, and Ju Shou where they discussed the reason why Lie Fan wanted to meet with Cao Cao and Liu Bei in a more formal situation.

While they were discussing, a soldier entered the hall and informed them that Lie Fan and his forty had arrived at Beihai and were heading toward Beihai's Governor Castle and would arrive at any moment.

Cao Cao and Liu Bei who heard this decided to welcome Lie Fan at the entrance of the Castle, and when they arrived there with their advisors not a moment too long Lie Fana and his party arrived at the Castle.

Cao Cao and Liu Bei greeted Lie Fan with smiles and good-natured laughs but when they saw Chen Gong standing beside Lie Fan's advisors, they were taken aback and for a moment they thought they saw the wrong person.

Lie Fan who saw this introduced Chen Gong to them and explained that since Lu Bu had requested for him to take care of his family, he and Chen Gong had come to an agreement that the remaining of Lu Bu's Army decided to join Lie Fan in taking care of Lu Bu's Family.

Hearing what Lie Fan said, Cao Cao and Liu Bei alongside their advisors were even more shocked as they realized Lie Fan was showing them that he had taken over Lu Bu's Army and his bargaining chip had increased for the discussion they were about to have, Cao Cao who was more expert in playing politics than Liu Bei returned to his good-natured personality and ask for Lie Fan and his party to enter, escorting them alongside Liu Bei and his advisors toward the main hall.

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Name: Lie Fan

Title: Three Heroes Who Defeat Lu Bu

Age: 27 (194 AD)

Level: 15

Next Level: 938.000

Renown: 645

Cultivation: Yin Yang Separation (level 9)

SP: 571.700

ATTRIBUTE POINTS

STR: 906 (+20)

VIT: 598 (+20)

AGI: 583 (+10)

INT: 587

CHR: 93

WIS: 509

WILL: 397

ATR Points: 0