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Post by Wei Guozhi on Jul 8, 2011 16:15:30 GMT
The days blended as Wu Tian waited for the order. He had assembled his solders in file rank, and had stood on ceremony besides Ma Chao as the carriages sent from Lord Wei Guozhi trotted steadily through the streets.
He did not know how long he had been waiting, nor did he care. The carriages pulled up, and a small, but chubby man raised himself from the cart with two sealed scrolls in his hand. He smiled eagerly, ripped the parchments and then unfolded the contents within his scrubby fingers.
“Lord Wu Tian, Lord Ma Chao. Please receive your orders.”
He gazed at the parchments for a moment, looked at the soldiers, and then declared thus:
“On behalf of Lord Wei Guozhi, Ma Chao, prefect of Han Zhong and protector of Northern Shu, is hereby ordered to attack and defeat the armies of Sima Yi of Chang'An. You shall lead the military expedition in hopes of defeating, pushing or forcing those whom have raided us to surrender peacefully. Wu Sheng Tian, protector of the Capital Districts, on behalf of our Lord Wei Guozhi, you are to follow the command of Lord Ma Chao and assist in the expedition in any way possible. If you accept and obey these orders please say I, and receive the scrolls as recognition of your objectives.”
Then, the man held his hand out with the two scrolls in his hand and smiled. For war was coming...
Ma Chao Receives
1000 Peasant Bowmen 1000 Light Swordsmen 1000 Levy Spearmen 1000 Light Calvary
1 Onagers 1 Arbalest
Wu Sheng Tian Receives
1000 Peasant Bowmen 1000 Light Swordsmen 1000 Levy Spearmen 1000 Light Calvary
1 Onagers 1 Arbalest
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Post by Ma Chao on Jul 8, 2011 18:43:28 GMT
Ma Chao did not say a word, ignoring the fat man's request to say 'I'. He simply snatched the parchment from his chubby fingers and read the contents. A smile ran across his face as he looked it over. It was what he was waiting for.
Turning to his entourage of officers and officials, Ma Chao issued one final order before it was time.
"Kiss your wife or child tonight and enjoy yourself for tomorrow we march to war."
He bowed to Wu Tian, the man that would be accompanying him on the expedition, then he moved toward the barracks. Suddenly, he stopped and looked back.
"If you wish to aid in the battle plans, meet me in the war council within the hour."
Ma Dai and Jiang Wei were waiting at the barracks and then all of them would move to the council.
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Post by Storyteller on Jul 8, 2011 19:08:33 GMT
Shu Declares War on Wei using the 'Respond to Wei Agression' Casus Belli.Mission: Shu: Defeat Wei Forces in Three Skirmishes, or force them surrender.
Wei: Prevent Shu from winning Three Skirmishes. Rewards: (Largely Circumstantial) Shu: 5,000 Gold in War Funding
Wei: Force Shu to Pay Reparations. Immediate Results: Shu and Wei Cumulative City Gold cut by half during Paydays for as long as war lasts.
Wu gains 'Support the Status Quo' Casus Belli on Shu. War Rules: A Tactical Retreat counts as a 'defeat'. Only one division may be present by either side during a Skirmish. One division holds 10,000 - 15,000 Troops Maximum. Reinforcements in the form of one Brigade (3,000 - 5,000 Troops Maximum) is allowed during a skirmish. There will only be one engagement at a time. (For the sake of the administration) The primary battle moderators will be Blaine and myself. Monty will be responsible for updating maps during skirmishes. Rulers PM Myself in order to set up a battle. War Rules & Rewards are subject to change if needed.
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