Liang Meng knew he had to find more talented officers to join him. Immediately he looked at his own populace for those who were talented and could join him. Among them he found Cheng Bing, who he debated with and lost. Not to be beaten back, he heard about the hero Zhao Yun within the area, and he set out to acquire his services. In the meantime, Yong Chou began to develop Ling Ling and prepare it for war while Liang Xiu took initiative and followed after his father, looking to acquire the services of Huan Jie, but failed in his attempt.
After his father failed in acquiring Zhao Yun, Liang Xiu set off to see if he could persuade the legendary warrior. Liang Meng recognized his need for officers, sent his son and his friend searching for officers, with Xiu acquiring the services of Cheng Bing who had recently turned down his father's offer, Liang Meng acquired the services of Lei Bo, and Yong Chou finally persuaded Huan Jie to join, who admired their persistence.
Not put off by the little success he had developed he now focused on his city. Lei Bo acquired the services of Gong Du and the city began to flourish as Liang Meng began to focus on preparing it economically and agriculturally for the war that was soon to come. However, on a wim, Xiu left the city, destined once more for Zhao Yun of Chang Shan...
Liang Xiu arrived once more at Zhao Yun's house knocking, "Lord Zhao Yun! It is I, Liang Xiu, and once more I wish to ask you to join my father's service! And as a wager, we will all leave you alone if you cannot beat me in a duel!"
This intrigued Zhao Yun. He knew his skills were good, but he knew nothing of the young boy's. He smiled and accepted. The fight lasted only ten minutes, but in that short time, Zhao Yun found out this boy was good, if not a great warrior, but he was no match for Zhao Yun. Liang Xiu, beaten and disappointed bow graciously to Zhao Yun, "You have my word that we shall not bother you anymore. May whoever you serve treat you fairly and desire you as we have."
Zhao Yun was moved by the loyalty to his father and the people of Ling Ling, like his own city of Chang Shan. He stopped the boy and said, "Wait... I will join your father. And I, Zhao Yun of Chang Shan, will give my best for Liang Meng, such as you do, even if it means my very life!" Liang Xiu had done what none had done, he traveled with Zhao Yun back to Ling Ling, with his head held high.
As Ling Ling's domestics grew stronger, so did it's military, the initial struggle to grasp power was over. Liang Meng had developed a good stable of men who served him, and leading the way was his son and Zhao Yun.
Officers Acquired:
Cheng Bing (171) 15-14-70-71-64
Lei Bo (156) 62-70-36-11-15
Huan Jie (155) 10-26-67-78-69
Gong Du (163) 59-70-23-22-37
Zhao Yun (166) 91-96-76-65-81 Skill: Insight
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