Palace of Ye

[Gongsun Ren]

Qimang nodded and smiled.

"Ah, you are the Germans, no? Excellent. That was my request, by my brother's hand. I understand that you have even more reason than I to despise foreign invaders, especially the Romans. Therefore, I offer your people a safe haven in Yan, and you yourself a position and livlihood as one of my generals. What say you?"

[Shikamaru]

A Chance For Honor
Theme Song: Intro Barbarian

Hung Dat jumped, being addressed suddenly by the Lord, staring at him, admiring his look, although with a rather frightened disposition. Shika Tang, however, stepped forth, a grimace on his eyes, as he tore away his face mask, Hung Dat scrambling to the floor to pick it up, standing by his side, as Shika commenced, his voice booming through the halls, his right hand clenched into a fist, pounding into it, expressing himself with not only his rather powerful voice.. but with motions of his hands, to give emphasis. Hung Dat could only stare..

"Das hat Rechtherrn. Unser Blut kocht im Wunsch mit vengence. Behalten Sie uns Safe, um uns zuzuführen, und geben Sie die Flüchtlinge, die uns sicherer Hafen folgen, werden dann wir ewig verschuldet zu Ihnen sein. Aber wenn Sie erlauben uns auf dem frontlines, zu schmecken römisches Blut, es verschütten zu lassen an unseren Füßen, wir gern werden kämpfen und für Sie, das erste in Ihrer Linie sterben wird, wenn sein muss! Ein Bluteid der ich werde schwören zu Ihnen, und ewige Treue ist, was ich anbieten muss, mit diesen sklavegefahrenen Händen von meinem!"

"Zu lang hat meine Leute sind gewesen unterdrückt, unsere Länder, wo Sie uns beanspruchen, Barbaren zu sein, die nie zu Frieden verlassen werden. Unsere Familie ist, versklavt, vergewaltigt, geplündert angegriffen und hat geplündert. Geben Sie uns die Chance, um gegen römisches Blut zu kämpfen, gibt uns die Chance, um sich Einlösung zu geben, und Sie Herrlichkeit, und wir werden so mit Begeisterung und allen Ehre und Stolz von unseren Leuten machen die wir noch tragen, als es von vielen Jahre von harter Arbeit und Übelnblicken gestärkt worden ist. Herr Gongunsan, was Sie mir anbieten müssen, ist alles, das ich Ihnen anbieten muss, und mehr..., und wenn Sie es so machen, dann für jene von uns, die hier sind, werden wir hier, als unser neues Heimatland, und Treue zu Ihnen gebunden werden."

A sudden side-glance from Shika made Hung Dat cower, before he remembered why he was there. And then, slowly, nodding to the Duke, began reciting, trying to imitate his leader, but with lesser effect. Picking up his face mask, even as the boy was talking, refitting it over his mouth, he bowed again to the lord, as Hung Dat nervously continued, best as he could..

"That is right sir. Our blood boils in the desire with vengence. Keep us safe, feed us, and give the refugees that follow us safe haven, then we shall be forever indebted to you. But if you allow us on the frontlines, to taste Roman blood, to have it spill at our feet, we will gladly fight and die for you, the first in your line, if need be! A blood oath I will swear to you, and eternal loyalty is what I have to offer, with these slave-ridden hands of mine!"

"Too long have my people been oppressed, our lands where you claim us to be barbarians, never left to peace. Our kin are attacked, enslaved, raped, plundered and pillaged. Give us the chance to fight against Roman blood, give us the chance to give ourselves redemption, and you glory, and we shall do so with gusto and all the honor and pride of our people that we still carry, as it has been strengthened by many years of hard labor and evil glances. Lord Gongunsan, what you have to offer me, is all I have to offer you and more... and if you make it so, then, for those of us who are here, we shall be bound here, as our new homeland, and loyalty to you.."

"What say you?"
"Wha' sa' y'?"

[Gongsun Ren]

Qimang stood up and walked to Shika from his seat.

"Then it is settled, my friend. Your people shall be protected, I can assure you. However, I can grant you yet another boon: Aid me in bringing peace back to the Middle Kingdom, and I shall lend you an army, with which you can pursue the Roman army as they flee, and even liberate your land! Yes, this shall benefit us both greatly. Welcome to Yan, General Tang." He placed his hand on the man's shoulder for a moment, then turned to an attendant and bade him bring forth a seal of Generalship.

[Shikamaru]

Joy For Now, Work Ahead

A huge smile broke out on Shika's face, Hung Dat breathing out loudly, in relief that things went over so well. Reaching out to his new lord's shoulder with his own right hand, he gripped it tightly, smiling more broadly, sincere gratitude shining through his eyes. "Einen freudigen Tag tatsächlich!" was the outburst, Hung smiling quickly, bursting out soon after, "A joyous day indeed!" But, in matter of moments, Shika had released his grip, now staring, somewhat seriously, at his new master, turning his head, nodding gravely, at the general seal.

"Dies ist unser Heimatland jetzt. Germanium ist viele, viele Meilen weg, und wir sind zu wenig in Zahl. Neinstimme, dies ist unser Heimatland, bis eine Zeit, der diese Länder wiedervereinigt werden können. Es kann während meiner Lebenszeit nicht sein.., aber wenn Sie dies für uns machen werden, denkt dann alle mehr wir für Sie logisch müssen kämpfen. .. Ebenso, so zu machen, Sie können einen besseren General, so brauchen, wenn Sie irgendeine Bücher der Taktiken, Informationen über dies ‚Mittleres Königreich‘ haben, und wenn Sie mir helfen können, meine Männer zu stellen, zu arbeiten, deshalb kann ich beginnen, sie auszubilden.. wäre es viel geschätzt, für Ihre Herrlichkeit, mein Herr."

"This is our homeland now.. Germania is many, many miles away, and we are too few in number. Nay, this is our homeland, until a time that these lands may be reunited. It may not be during my lifetime.. but if you will do this for us, then all the more reason we have to fight for you. ..As well, to do so, you may need a better general, so, if you have any books of tactics, information on this 'Middle Kingdom', and if you can help me put my men to work, so I can begin training them.. it would be much appreciated, for your glory, my lord."

Shika bent over slightly, ruffling the young translator's head, nodding, with a small smile, before picking up his face mask, the seriousness returning. It was enough with the pleasantries, and time for them to earn their keep.

[Gongsun Ren]

Qimang nodded and turned to the aid who brought the seal.

"Fetch the Taigong's Six Secret Teachings from my study," he ordered before turning back to Shika, "My servant is going to bring you the first work of military strategy since the dawn of history. If anything could give you aid in training your men, this will."

[Shikamaru]

Basic Tactics...

Pocketing the seal cautiously, he nodded again. The German boy looked up at his leader, and then, back at Gongsun Ren, and back again. Though nothing showed, there was a glint of frustration in his eyes. The young boy simply smiled, as if he knew.. "Sein Diener wird Ihnen die erste Arbeit militärischer Strategie seit der Morgendämmerung von Geschichte bringen. Wenn irgendetwas könnte geben Sie bei der Ausbildung Ihrer Männer unterstützen, sagt er dass dieser Wille." Nodding at the book as it came, translating Lord Gongsun Ren's words.. he nodded, and pointed again. "..A-ahh... I... srw... see. Th-thranw... Thank you... Lord Gongsun Ren." Shika struggled out, bowing, as the servent came in, with the book.

'"Skir-mishes.." he stuttered out.. "Hit and... run. Hmm..." Quietly pouring over it.. before snapping it shut, and putting it under his left arm, holding it to himself, as he saluted his Duke.

"L-Lord! Gongsun Ren, I shall be dri-drilling ze troops. ...S-send any men... Von Ihren Armeenteilungen in meinen, und ich werde sie ebenso bohren. Ich werde Ihre Freundlichkeit nicht versagen, mein Herr. Kraft und Ehre werden unsere Männer in Schlacht führen!"

"...fromyour army divisions into mine, and I'll drill them as well. I shall not fail your kindness, my Lord. Strength and Honor shall guide our men into battle!"

Going at ease with his salute, he bowed, waist up, and began walking away.. there was work to be done, a keep to be earned. And a battle that was waiting, just over the horizon...

[Genjo Sanzo]

A lone, solitary figure aproached the palace of Ye. He stopped infront of the guards, and announced himself. "I am Genjo Sanzo, from Fang. I am here to speak to your Lord Gonsgun Ren concerning important matters."

[Gongsun Ren]

The guards nodded and, following procedure, searched Genjo. Assuming nothing was found, he was allowed entrance. Qimang sat at the other end of the hall.

"An emissary form Fang? Speak, Genjo."

[Genjo Sanzo]

Genjo nodded and bowed.

"I am here on behalf of Cao Yu, the newly appointed ruler of Fang. I am here to bring a friendship between our two proud clans."

[Gongsun Ren]

"Your previous lord had already brought forth such a friendship. Why would a change of rulers, legitimate as it was, destroy it?" replied Qimang.

[Genjo Sanzo]

(Pick someone who dosnt know whats going on to do these type of missions >_>)

"Our last Lord, Sun Qi, offered the alliance forth out of territorial, and military benefits. I come here to extend the alliance further, and offer a friendship behind it." replied Sanzo.

[Gongsun Ren]

"What do you mean by that? What has friendship to do with an official alliance?" responded Qimang.