In the rest of China, tensions flared. Cao Cao took out Zhang Xiu, stomping him out, Ma Teng began war against Cao Cao, Wei Yan took over Ru Nan, Liu Zhang began to fight Zhang Lu, and Yuan Shao looked to destroy Gongsun Du to solidify his power so he could focus on fighting Cao Cao on the central plains. So far, Liang Meng was lucky, Sun Ce was too bothered fighting Liu Biao than bother looking south to the growing army of Ling Ling.
As the city was still developing, Liang Meng was able to acquire, through debate, the services of Xing Daorong. The military, ever growing stronger, Liang Meng eyes fell east towards the city of Gui Yang. It was in dire need of someone to lead it, for it, like Ling Ling had suffered corrupt prefects and now was abandoned, with only a city council to run it. He didn't take it right away, as he knew what would befall his city of Ling Ling if he left it without many soldiers, so he focused on recruiting and arming soldiers.
Soon, officers began to hear about the lord in the south, a kind but firm lord, whom the might Zhao Yun had gone to serve. They soon began to trickle in. Liang Xiu met with warrior Cheng Dao, and after a quick and decisive duel victory, offered his hand to Cheng Dao. It was in that moment he knew that he had to serve Liang Meng.
Soon, after obtaining enough troops and supplies, he sent Zhao Yun and his son to capture Gui Yang. They marched in and were greeted with open arms. Soon officer Bao Long was persuaded to join. Gui Yang began to rise, like Ling Ling out of it's depression. He then began to focus on an army, aware of his lack of personal when compared to everyone else besides Wei Yan, he set out to see who he could persuade from other lords, instead of free officers, despite his knowledge that they would soon come after him if he did.
He was unable once more to acquire the service of any officers. He was beginning to worry, but he wouldn't let it show. He focused on building up an army, one that could easily stand up to Sun Ce or Liu Biao if they should choose to look south. But there seemed no knowledge. Word also reached Liang Meng's ears that Ma Teng was victorious against Cao Cao in Chang An and Liu Biao in Shang Yong. This knowledge gave Liang Meng hope, as Sun Ce and Liu Biao might be drawn into a war with him and leave the south to Liang.
Liang Meng sent Bao Long to capture Wu Ling. Once captured he began to focus on domestics while supplies from Ling Ling arrived. Around the rest of China, Liu Biao and Sun Ce were locked in a dangerous struggle, while Sun Ce began to more north starting a war with Liu Bei. Zhang Lu was wiped out by Ma Teng as his power grew stronger. Liu Zhang was now focused on expanding south, taking Jian Ning and now focused taking on Yun Nan. Liang Meng was focused now focused taking the coastal city of Chang Sha. His stable of officers included only twelve, including himself, but he was establishing a hold with his some 77,000 troops. Soon, it would be time for him to step onto the stage as a player.
Officers Acquired:
Xing Daorong (172) 60-79-40-15-11
Cheng Dao (170) 76-71-63-53-69
Bao Long (173) 87-76-48-22-29
Gong Zhi (177) 42-51-59-64-47
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