Post by Boydie on Jan 27, 2011 9:14:39 GMT
“Zhou Yu Beat Huang Gai”
- the punishment is appropriately given by one and willingly accepted by the other. It is used as a metaphor to mean something that both parties are willing to do.[/center]
Name: Huang Gai
Age: 47
Gender: Male
Style: Canon
Rank: General of the Vanguard
Residence: Jian An
Personality:
Huang Gai is the royal, grizzled veteran of Wu, who never loses belief in his Lord Sun Ce. He is a courageous and fearless General of Sun Ce's forces. A devoted vassal, he is considered to be an irreplaceable member of the Wu army.
Huang Gai speaks wise words due to his numerous amount of engagements he's acquired in his countless years of service to Wu. He is also known to make quips regarding younger Officers, they wouldn't even dare counterclaim him due to his fierce nature. But Huang Gai also encourages them to always act for the greater cause.
Huang Gai cried profoundly when Sun Jian was killed. He deeply misses his departed Lord, While he respects each of his masters, he fondly calls Sun Jian "Great lord" Gai longs for the day he can inact his revenge on Liu Biao and Hang Zu for Lord Sun Jain murder.
Appearance:
Huang Gai is truly a man mountain. Gai towers over other men standing at 6'2, he has drilled his figure to perfection. Gai uses his brute force to overwhelm and massacre his enemies with his colossal strength and has stamina that belies his age.
But this giant does show his advancing years. His jet black mop has finally turned silvered. His gruff silvered beard aged him even more. His face shows wrinkles, especially around his eyes and the kisser and shows scars of previous campaigns.
Apparel/Armour:
Huang Gai wears a steel helmet which has a lengthy red plume atop it. His helmet has a crouching tiger pattern neatly carved into it, made by the local champion blacksmith to honer the late Sun Jain.
He also wears a breastplate with shoulder guards and leg guards made of steel, they each encrusted with the emblems of Wu. They aren't too bulky so Huang Gai still has a'lot of body movement while wearing them.
When he isn't in battle, Gai wears appropriate red robes to show display his rank in Lord Sun Ce's army.
Weapon(s):
Huang Gai currently carries a Dagger-Axe Spear, Gai is skilled with it, but he prefers a a heavy mace because he prefers to get an earful of bones and skulls crunching and snapping while his victim yells in distress. His beloved mace is currently at the blacksmiths for repairs.
History:
Huang Gai was orphaned at an early age, and endured many difficulties as a child. Even in his poor situation, he retained great ambition and studied how to read and write, and discussed military affairs.
Huang Gai started his profession when Sun Jian took up the panel of Grand Administrator of Chang Sha Commandery, Huang Gai went to serve him. When Dong Zhuo took over Luo Yang, Sun Jian was sent north to engage and Huang Gai followed him as well . He was appointed Auxiliary Corps Commanding Officer and fought against Dong Zhuo in Liang Province under Sun Jian. Sun Jian eventually passed away, leaving Huang Gai to follow his sons.
The Shanyue were rebellious, so Huang Gai was assigned to oversee the crippled prefectures. The officers in Shifeng were insubordinate and difficult to control, so Huang Gai appointed two people as heads of departments. He said to them, "Being the county's magistrate, I am neither talented nor virtuous. I obtained this post based on military merits, and administrative affairs are not my specialty. At this time, the bandits have not been pacified, and I have military duties to fulfil. Thus, I delegate the two of you to be in charge of all the documents, to supervise the various departments, and to point out as well as correct any mistake that they make. Within the jurisdictions of your two offices, you should discharge your responsibility for your administrative duties properly. Though I will neither punish you with whip nor cane, I hope that you will perform your duties to the best of your abilities, and not set a bad example for the rest." As a result of the speech, all were in fear of him, taking their tasks seriously thereafter. Though, seeing that Huang Gai did not check their documents, the officers became more relaxed and lenient.
Huang Gai grew disgusted at their lazy outlooks, and obtained evidence of the two officials' unlawful activities after some inspection. He held a gathering, inviting all officers to wine and food, but during the meal, he brought out the evidence and interrogated the pair about it. The department heads had nothing to say in defense, and begged for forgiveness. Huang Gai said, "Some time ago, I had already set out the decree – ‘Nor whip nor cane will I lay on you’. That was not said in vain." By order, the two department head's were executed, sending fear throughout the prefecture.
Later, he was transferred to be Prefect of Xunyang and Chief of Chunju, and in all was put in charge of nine prefectures. Wherever he commanded, the land became peaceful. In Danyang, Huang Gai received support from the Shanyue because he supported the weak and put down the powerful.
He was said to have looks that were stern and determined, while excelling at training soldiers. Every time a military expedition was called, his troops would fight to go first. He followed Zhou Yu to defend against Cao Cao at Chi Bi, suggesting the strategem of a fire attack. At the battles, Huang Gai was hit by a stray arrow and fell into a cold river. Some Wu soldiers rescued him and placed him on a bed, but didn't know it was Huang Gai. He gathered enough strength to call out Han Dang's name, and when Han Dang heard it, immediately turned to him and assisted him to change his clothing. Huang Gai survived the cold later on.
When the southern tribes of Wuling began rebelling, Huang Gai assumed the duties of the Grand Administrator, and only had five hundred men with him in the city. Knowing they would lose in a savage attack, he had the city gates opened, allowing half of the rebels to come inside. Here, his armies struck, quickly defeating several hundred enemies. The rest fled, returning to their respective towns. Huang Gai then defeated the leader of the rebels and pardoned those who surrendered. Between spring and summer, all of the local rebellions were put down, converting many pro-rebellion chiefs to change their ways. Huang Gai later died of illness in office after being promoted to Lieutenant-General. People in the kingdom remembered Huang Gai fondly offering sacrifices to him year-long.
Huang Gai started his profession when Sun Jian took up the panel of Grand Administrator of Chang Sha Commandery, Huang Gai went to serve him. When Dong Zhuo took over Luo Yang, Sun Jian was sent north to engage and Huang Gai followed him as well . He was appointed Auxiliary Corps Commanding Officer and fought against Dong Zhuo in Liang Province under Sun Jian. Sun Jian eventually passed away, leaving Huang Gai to follow his sons.
The Shanyue were rebellious, so Huang Gai was assigned to oversee the crippled prefectures. The officers in Shifeng were insubordinate and difficult to control, so Huang Gai appointed two people as heads of departments. He said to them, "Being the county's magistrate, I am neither talented nor virtuous. I obtained this post based on military merits, and administrative affairs are not my specialty. At this time, the bandits have not been pacified, and I have military duties to fulfil. Thus, I delegate the two of you to be in charge of all the documents, to supervise the various departments, and to point out as well as correct any mistake that they make. Within the jurisdictions of your two offices, you should discharge your responsibility for your administrative duties properly. Though I will neither punish you with whip nor cane, I hope that you will perform your duties to the best of your abilities, and not set a bad example for the rest." As a result of the speech, all were in fear of him, taking their tasks seriously thereafter. Though, seeing that Huang Gai did not check their documents, the officers became more relaxed and lenient.
Huang Gai grew disgusted at their lazy outlooks, and obtained evidence of the two officials' unlawful activities after some inspection. He held a gathering, inviting all officers to wine and food, but during the meal, he brought out the evidence and interrogated the pair about it. The department heads had nothing to say in defense, and begged for forgiveness. Huang Gai said, "Some time ago, I had already set out the decree – ‘Nor whip nor cane will I lay on you’. That was not said in vain." By order, the two department head's were executed, sending fear throughout the prefecture.
Later, he was transferred to be Prefect of Xunyang and Chief of Chunju, and in all was put in charge of nine prefectures. Wherever he commanded, the land became peaceful. In Danyang, Huang Gai received support from the Shanyue because he supported the weak and put down the powerful.
He was said to have looks that were stern and determined, while excelling at training soldiers. Every time a military expedition was called, his troops would fight to go first. He followed Zhou Yu to defend against Cao Cao at Chi Bi, suggesting the strategem of a fire attack. At the battles, Huang Gai was hit by a stray arrow and fell into a cold river. Some Wu soldiers rescued him and placed him on a bed, but didn't know it was Huang Gai. He gathered enough strength to call out Han Dang's name, and when Han Dang heard it, immediately turned to him and assisted him to change his clothing. Huang Gai survived the cold later on.
When the southern tribes of Wuling began rebelling, Huang Gai assumed the duties of the Grand Administrator, and only had five hundred men with him in the city. Knowing they would lose in a savage attack, he had the city gates opened, allowing half of the rebels to come inside. Here, his armies struck, quickly defeating several hundred enemies. The rest fled, returning to their respective towns. Huang Gai then defeated the leader of the rebels and pardoned those who surrendered. Between spring and summer, all of the local rebellions were put down, converting many pro-rebellion chiefs to change their ways. Huang Gai later died of illness in office after being promoted to Lieutenant-General. People in the kingdom remembered Huang Gai fondly offering sacrifices to him year-long.
Gold: 200
Reputation: 160
Entourage: Flag Bearers
I bet you're relieved to have it completed at last heh.