Chapter 382

This was only in principle.

If it could really resist all damage, wouldn't it be invincible?

Enemies also had armor-piercing traits and other damage bonuses, as well as off-the-charts damage brought by high martial power; calculated comprehensively, being able to offset 70% was already very impressive.

Even if it was only 70%, it could make the unit invincible in the same tier!

After checking the equipment attributes, Su Li took the archer units and infantry units that had been trained during this month and headed to the barracks.

After a period of job transfer, he successfully possessed three thousand Meteor Archer Guards and three thousand Rattan Armor Fighters.

Plus three thousand Red Blood Dragon Cavalry.

This was the military strength Su Li prepared to participate in the Campaign Against Dong Zhuo.

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Afterwards.

It was the day before the storyline began.

A guard brought a scholar NPC, who did not belong to Changshan Commandery, into Su Li’s line of sight.

"This humble official serves under Captain Cao. I have been specially ordered by the Captain to come and pay a visit to Governor Su!"

The NPC held a silk scroll in his hand and bowed respectfully as he entered.

"Captain Cao? Could it be Cao Cao?"

Su Li was slightly stunned, then realized who it was.

Cao Cao currently held the rank of Captain; this NPC must have been sent by him.

A few days ago, the system had displayed that the second chapter of the storyline had progressed to the point where Cao Cao failed his assassination attempt on Dong Zhuo with the Seven-Star Dagger.

In the end, he fled back to Chenliu, exhausted his family fortune to recruit troops and buy horses, and issued a manifesto to denounce the traitor, calling upon the heroes of the world to join in the crusade against Dong Zhuo.

Now that Cao Cao had sent someone over just as the storyline was about to begin, it must be to invite him to join the crusade against Dong Zhuo.

After all, as long as a player held the position of Governor, the "Becoming a Warlord" storyline would be triggered.

At this moment, the scholar also said: "Captain Cao has heard that Governor Su was peerless in bravery during the crusade against the Yellow Turbans and achieved glorious military merits. Today, he has specially ordered me to come and visit you, my lord."

"Hehe! Your master, Cao Mengde, isn't here just to pay me a visit, is he? It’s because of the current situation in the world, right?"

Su Li smiled, not intending to beat around the bush with him.

"As expected, just as the rumors say, Governor Su is both wise and brave. You have already guessed the purpose of the Captain's order for me to come. Indeed, it is not just to pay a visit to Governor Su!"

The scholar was quite interesting; he first praised Su Li, then cupped his hands and handed the silk scroll to Su Li: "This is what my master asked me to give to you, Governor Su. Please, you must take a look!"

"Good!"

Su Li took the silk scroll and read it. It began with a long, syrupy passage about how he had heard of his courage, his suppression of the Yellow Turbans, his sweeping across the region, and how he regretted not meeting him sooner, to the point of losing his appetite and being unable to sleep at night.

Anyone who didn't know better would think Cao Cao had some designs on him.

Of course...

Those who knew called Cao Cao "Cao the Wife-Snatcher."

There were also some brothers who often said... Brother Mengde, I have attained enlightenment...

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The first part could be skipped directly; the latter part was the main point.

"Now there is the traitor Dong, born of barbarians, letting his soldiers run wild and steal, holding troops to await change, usurping great power, recklessly deposing the young Emperor, arbitrarily installing the Xian Emperor, monopolizing the court, and wreaking havoc in the inner palace. Such tyrannical acts should be punished by all under Heaven."

"Now, I, Cao Cao, sincerely invite Brother Su to lead your elite troops and strong generals to Chenliu, to form an alliance and prepare to march, to save the crumbling state and uphold the justice of the world!"

Alright!

Ignoring the syrupy part at the beginning, the text Cao Cao wrote later was actually quite cultured.

In just a few sentences, he had laid out all of Dong Zhuo's crimes, making anyone who read it feel indignant.

"Ding! You have triggered the main storyline: [Warlord Alliance]. Do you wish to accept?"

"Hint: Once accepted, you will join the main storyline as a warlord and cannot change your faction again."

At this time, the system also sent a prompt.

"Accept!"

Su Li decisively chose to accept.

There was nothing more to say.

Since this was a Three Kingdoms world, Dong Zhuo's defeat was an inevitable trend; there was no reason to argue, it was better to go with the flow.

"Hmm, I have understood the words in the letter. Go back and tell Captain Cao that this Governor will arrive in Chenliu on time to fulfill the alliance!"

After making his choice, Su Li said this to the scholar and then waved his hand to dismiss him.

"I have disturbed you, this official takes his leave!"

The scholar bowed politely and retreated.

From beginning to end, Su Li never asked who he was.

Whether it was an ordinary NPC or an epic NPC, anyone capable of serving as Cao Cao's envoy was not someone he could recruit.

Next.

Su Li began to prepare the troops for the departure to Chenliu.

This time, teleportation arrays could not be used; when the storyline officially began, all players had to travel to their respective faction locations on their own.

As for the troops participating, Su Li had already decided.

3,000 Crimson Blood Dragon Cavalry.

3,000 Meteor Arrow Guards.

3,000 Rattan Armor Fighters.

The lineup of generals sent was also luxurious: Zhao Yun, Zhao Yu, Zhang He, Pan Feng, and Guan Hai.

Ju Shou would continue to serve as the military advisor.

Linglong and the others would lead tens of thousands of ordinary troops to remain and guard Changshan Commandery.

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Upon leaving.

Su Li patted Linglong on the head: "After Big Brother leaves, you must help me guard White Cloud City and Changshan City well."

"There are still remnants of the Black Mountain bandits nearby; you must not let them infringe upon the people in our territory in the slightest!"

Linglong patted her chest, which had already begun to develop, and said: "Big Brother, rest assured, we will guard the territory well for you and not let those thieves infringe even half a step!"

"Hahaha, very good!"

With a slight smile, Su Li waved his hand.

"All troops, set out!"

Then.

The 9,000-man force, though not large, had an imposing momentum like a dragon. The Rattan Armor Fighters in the army held up banners inscribed with the character 'Su'. The flags fluttered, stretching for miles, as they began to march slowly toward Chenliu.

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Chapter 204: Faction Choice is a Problem

Marching along the way.

At a certain moment, a server-wide announcement suddenly rang out.

"Server-wide announcement: The second chapter of the main storyline has officially begun."

"Warlord Faction: Cao Cao has issued a manifesto to denounce Dong, inviting heroes of the world to gather in Chenliu to crusade against Dong Zhuo together!"

"Dong Zhuo Faction: Currently hosting a 'Wine Pool and Meat Forest' in Luoyang, inviting heroes of the world to share in wealth and glory!"

"Special Hint: Players who wish to participate in the second chapter of the main storyline, please head to the respective faction locations within one week! Otherwise, you will lose your eligibility to participate!"

"Players who choose to join the Dong Zhuo faction this time can receive pre-battle rewards, participate in the 'Wine Pool and Meat Forest' to temporarily increase their attributes, and have a chance to obtain special rewards from Dong Zhuo, including but not limited to rare equipment, trait books, official ranks, etc."

"Players who choose to join the Warlord faction this time will not receive any pre-battle rewards and need to find the various warlords to join on their own. The current warlord candidates are the following nineteen:"

Garrison Captain: Cao Cao (Special NPC)!

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