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Lie Fan is in his office, doing some paperwork when Jia Xu enters his office and gives him the letter. When Lie Fan opened the letter, he was surprised and happy that Gan Ning had arrived at Guangling, he told Jia Xu to prepare his men and supplies as he would ride to Guangling tomorrow to meet with Gan Ning.
Jia Xu complied with Lie Fan's order, and he left the office to prepare's Lie Fan entourage for his visit to Guangling. Lie Fan returned to Lie Clan's residence, where he informed his family that he would leave for Guangling.
For Ying Yue, Diao Chan, and Cai Wenji as long as Lie Fan isn't going to go to battle, they will just acquiesce and just say for him to be careful on the way there.
They begin to realize that their husband is not just a normal man, but a very powerful warrior after hearing about Hulao Gate. As long as it's not a dangerous battle, They aren't too worried if Lie Fan goes out.
Lie Fan at this time divided to bring Sima Yi alongside him, replacing Xu Kai becoming his page. Xu Kai will stay in Xiapi, helping Jia Xu coordinate the massive intelligence web that Oriole has made across the land.
Sima Yi was happy that he could follow Lie Fan out, since Sima Lang had become the Prefect of Huai'An, Sima Yi could only play with Wannian, and spend the rest of his time studying.
Now that he has the chance to see the outside world, he feels excited. Wannian was jealous that Sima Yi could follow Lie Fan, she asked if she could also follow Lie Fan to Guangling, but was refused by Lie Fan.
Wannian began to throw a tantrum, seeing Lie Fan scolding her gently, that it was not safe for her to go out, as he was doing an important assignment and no one could keep an eye on her.
Cai Wenji and Diao Chan feel Lie Fan's eyes on them, so they approach Wannian and begin to coax her, saying that they would go out shopping in the market in exchange for her not following Lie Fan.
Seeing that Wannianh was finally appeased, Lie Fan told Sima Yi that they would immediately head to Guangling after breakfast, so he had to wake up before breakfast.
Lie Fan spends time with Chenchen and Yaoyao, playing with his children alongside Ying Yue. After that they have dinner, and after that, everyone goes to their room to sleep.
The next day, after breakfast Lie Fan and Sima Yi accompanied by JiaXu, Zhou Cang, and Huang Shao with the 300 Tian Mao Battalion head toward Guangling.
They spent about a month before finally arriving at Guangling, when they arrived they saw 10 big ships harbored at Guangling Port. The ship is a typical Han Dynasty ship, only the banner they raised is a pirate banner.
Lie Fan and his entourage immediately head toward the Governor's castle, while the Tian Mao Battalion rests at Xuanwu's Army Camp outside of Guangling.
At the Governor's Castle main hall, Gan Ning is having a conversation with Zhang Chao and Zang Hong. Gan Ning and Zhang Chao began to understand one another after spending time together for one month.
Zhang Chao and Zang Hong can see that Gan Ning is not a normal pirate, he has insight and is a brilliant admiral with the strategies and tactics he talked about with them.
They feel that Gan Ning could be a very valuable asset for Lie Fan, seeing as they have heard that Lie Fan was secretly building a navy when they were in Xiapi.
While the two of them conversing, Lie Fan alongside Sima Yi and Jia Xu enters the hall. Zhang Chao and Zang Hong seeing Lie Fan immediately greeted him. Gan Ning and his brothers, on the other hand just greeted Lie Fan with a basic cordial greeting.
Zhang Chao: "My Lord you have finally arrived! This is Gan Ning, the man that you invited to meet, and Gan Ning this is My Lord Governor of Xu Province and General Of The Left, Lord Lie Fan!"
Gan Ning: "Gan Ning, Gan Xing Ba meet Governor Lie Fan!"
Lie Fan: "Haha! Gan Ning we finally meet, I have long heard of your exploit in Ba Commandery and between the waters of Yi and Jing Province."
Gan Ning: "If Governor Lie Fan has heard of my exploits, are you inviting me here to a hongmen banquet?!"
Lie Fan: "No it's not like that, You may be a pirate but I see you more of a vigilante, who robs the rich and sometimes gives your lots to the poor, I respect and admire you for that one quality."
Gan Ning: "This humble pirate wasn't worthy of Governor Lie Fan's praise, I'm just doing what my heart tells me what to do, and that isn't worth any praise!"
Lie Fan just waved his hand, he told Gan Ning to take a seat and also his retainers to sit. Lie Fan goes and seat at the Governor's chair, with Sima Yi on his left and Jia Xu on his right.
Lie Fan and Gan Ning then began to have a conversation, they talked about many things from Gan Ning's way of life, to Lie Fan's policies, and many more.
Lie Fan and Gan Ning also exchange their interest and excitement about Naval warfare, especially describing how it would be an important military force in the future.
Gan Ning who has been enlightened by the Hundreds School of Thoughts books can see that Lie Fan is a very ambitious man, and that ambition is balanced with a calm and patient demeanor.
He is personable, doesn't discriminate against people's backgrounds, and dares to use any talent at his disposal. This is a perfect Lord for him, as he has a criminal background where if he chose Liu Biao maybe he would be scorned and isolated.
Lie Fan: "By the way Gan Ning, when you pass through Jing Province, what do you think of their navy?"
Gan Ning: "Jing Province Naby are powerful Governor Lie Fan, especially the one under Huang Zu and Cai Mao's command. They are Liu Biao's top admiral, even the pirates under my command have to be careful when fighting against them."
Lie Fan: "You have evaluated them so high, that means they are truly talented people. The Central Plains and the South were split apart by the Yangtze River, and the one controlling the Yangtze could defend their territory easily."
Gan Ning: "I agree Governor Lie Fan, if you want to go on land, it's only by going through Yi Province."
Lie Fan: "That's why I have the ambition to make the strongest navy, not only in the empire but across the world! Gan Ning, I invite you to join me on this great cause! You are an essential piece to this cause!"
Gan Ning: "I'm Just a lowly pirate captain, how could I be such an important piece to such a great cause, Governor Lie Fan?"
Lie Fan: "You are experienced in leading the Navy and have a large amount of experience in navy warfare. If a man with such caliber like you is not worthy of this cause, then who else?! As the others have done to serve other people!"
Gan Ning was touched by this, and he then said that he would only tarnish Lie Fan's reputation if he had outlaws and criminals under his command.
Lie Fan replied by saying that every man deserves a second chance, no matter what their background is. The world now is In chaos, and their reputation will mean nothing if he becomes the loser or is swallowed by the chaos.
Gan Ning and everyone in the room felt their passion being flamed by Lie Fan's words, Gan Ning stood up and his brothers followed suit. He kneels to Lie Fan and declares his allegiance to Lie Fan, saying that he will realize Lie Fan's dream of having the strongest navy in the world.
Sima Yi sees everything from the side, seeing the effect Lie Fan has over the people around him was a marvel to see for the genius 12-year-old boy. Sima Yi realizes the importance of eloquence, and he begins to train and study this under Jia Xu, Zhuge Jin, and Yi Ji.
Gan Ning declared his loyalty to Lie Fan at Guangling which will be recorded in the history books as the rise of Lie Fan's navy, far away from Guangling Chang'An Dong Zhuo is sitting on the royal throne.
Since his relationship with Lu Bu turned for the worse, he deployed all of his elite guards to guard him. Li Ru has tried his best to mend the relationship between them but doesn't have any results.
Li Ru: "My Lord, we can't sit and do nothing while the warlords are fighting among themselves. If we allow them to grow, they will be a threat to us."
Dong Zhuo: "Haha! Wenyou we don't have to be afraid of anything, we have the Emperor on our hand! What can those bastards do to us?!"
Li Ru: "Yes that's true My Lord, but they are amassing their power. Yuan Shao now controlled Ji Province and fought against Gongsun Zan for the hegemony of the north. Cao Cao and Lie Fan have entered a military alliance, both controlling a province which can be a threat to us."
Dong Zhuo: "Hmph! Let them come! I'm not afraid of them! We have the strongest cavalry and general in the world! They still had to go through Hangu Pass and Tong Pass to reach us, which were very hard to breach!"
Li Ru saw Dong Zhuo degenerating from a greedy and cunningly ambitious man to now become like this, he truly can say that power can truly change someone.
He is afraid that Dong Zhuo's reign will come to an end if he doesn't change his ways and become his old self, they are the same man but the difference is that Dong Zhuo right now has lost his killer instinct that has been dulled by wine and woman.
What Li Ru doesn't know is, that Dong Zhuo's reign has truly come to an end. The next day, Dong Zhuo was summoned to the palace by The young Emperor, where it was said that the Emperor had something to discuss with him.
Dong Zhuo and Li Ru were suspicious one bit, feeling that bringing his elite guard would be too crowded, he called for Lu Bu to join him and was surprised that Lu Bu received the order.
Li Ru seeing this feels relieved, as he thinks that this is the first step for Doing Zhuo and Lu Bu to mend their relationship. Not knowing that this would be the last time he would see Dong Zhuo, maybe even he would lose his life in the process before he even realized it.
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Name: Lie Fan
Title: Three Heroes Who Defeat Lu Bu
Age: 24 (191 AD)
Level: 15
Next Level: 1.588.000
Renown: 605
Cultivation: Yin Yang Separation (level 8)
SP: 371.700
ATTRIBUTE POINTS
STR: 884 (+20)
VIT: 440 (+20)
AGI: 428 (+10)
INT: 435
CHR: 93
WIS: 359
WILL: 257
ATR Points: 0