Chapter 1369: Founding a Nation (1)
Chapter 1369: Founding a Nation (1)
January 17, 2018
In the Three Kingdoms world, Jiaozhou!
As Lu Hai Kong launched his campaign in Jingzhou, another figure was stirring in Jiaozhou, employing tactics far more sophisticated and discreet than Meng Hu's.
The current ruler of Jiaozhou, Liu Cheng, was also an Outsider lord, but his circumstances were unique.
Unlike others who were born in one of the thirteen states, or even Meng Hu, who was born in the Southern Barbarian Region, Liu Cheng's situation was different. He was born on a deserted island off the coast of Jiaozhou, completely alone. This unfortunate soul survived on the island, living off the land and drinking his own blood.
Fortunately, luck was on his side. After wandering the island for a few months, he stumbled upon a hidden treasure trove of pirates, and after conquering it, he gained access to a vast amount of resources.
With the system's quirky nature, wealth was akin to power.
With this massive resource boost, Liu Cheng transformed the deserted island into a colossal offshore base within a few months.
Using the island as a springboard, he swept through the surrounding waters. In the real world, a deserted island might not have much value, but in this Three Kingdoms world, it was different.
Despite the lack of inhabitants, the island was rich in resource points, and with no competition, Liu Cheng's strength grew exponentially.
With his power and influence soaring, Liu Cheng set his sights beyond the island. He landed in Jiaozhou, but his timing was late. By the time he arrived, the Yellow Turban Rebellion was almost over. By the time he gained control of Jiaozhou, Lu Hai Kong's dominance was already established.
Moreover, Sun Jian had already secured Jiangdong. Assessing his own strength, Liu Cheng realized he couldn't take on Jiangdong, so he chose to remain hidden, waiting for an opportunity.
He decided to let others make their moves first, and when they had exhausted their options, he would step in.
However, Liu Cheng didn't anticipate Lu Hai Kong's extraordinary abilities. Not only did he repel the foreign invaders, but he effortlessly crushed various warlords. Liu Cheng was stunned by this unprecedented display of power.
"Damn, I haven't even made my move yet, and they've already concluded their act. How can I accept this?" Liu Cheng couldn't help but feel dissatisfied.
But Liu Cheng was no ordinary man; he had the patience to remain hidden for over a decade. He was adept at biding his time and could analyze the situation with clarity.
Despite his frustration, he knew he couldn't challenge Lu Hai Kong. If he dared to reveal himself now, his fate would be grim.
Yet, he couldn't remain idle. As Lu Hai Kong's conquest of the land intensified, Liu Cheng knew it was only a matter of time before his existence was discovered.
Once Lu Hai Kong learned of the hidden power in Jiaozhou, he would undoubtedly take action. Liu Cheng had to prepare.
After much contemplation, Liu Cheng, realizing he couldn't compete with Lu Hai Kong in Jiaozhou, decided to retreat. It had been over a decade, and he had made significant moves outside the Great Han Empire, even though he had only captured Jiaozhou and remained inactive since.
Over the past decade, he had been making moves overseas, and now he had control over Ryukyu and had even established a firm foothold on the Dongying Island. With a backup plan and no guarantee of success in a direct confrontation with Lu Hai Kong, Liu Cheng naturally chose to retreat.
Instead of leaving gracefully, Liu Cheng, perhaps unwilling to let go or in a moment of impulsiveness, believing his powerful naval fleet could escape to sea, decided to make a bold move before departing.
Within four months, he used various means to amass a fortune!
In just four months, he had sent away hundreds of ships loaded with resources from the Great Han Empire.
This wouldn't have been an issue, but Liu Cheng then made another foolish move. He took away a fleet left by the Sun family and even abducted the influential families of Jiangdong, intending to take them overseas. If Liu Cheng succeeded, it would set back Jiangdong's economic development by at least a decade!
This was the last straw for Lu Hai Kong, who couldn't ignore this blatant provocation any longer.
Liu Cheng, aware that Lu Hai Kong would react, accelerated his plans after this incident.
Once everything was prepared, he could board his fleet and sail to Dongying, leaving Lu Hai Kong powerless to stop him.
Liu Cheng seemed to have good luck on his side. As he hurriedly made preparations, his actions were nearly complete by the time Lu Hai Kong finished refining the Heavenly Destiny Dragon Qi.
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Just as Lu Hai Kong noticed Liu Cheng's actions, Meng Hu caused trouble in Jingzhou. By the time Lu Hai Kong dealt with Meng Hu, Liu Cheng was almost ready to leave.
Determined not to wait any longer, Liu Cheng boarded the ship and departed as soon as he was ready.
As he boarded, Liu Cheng was nervous, fearing Lu Hai Kong might make a last-minute move. Fortunately, his worries were unfounded.
Liu Cheng boarded the ship without incident, and everything went according to plan. The warship set sail for Dongying after Lu Hai Kong boarded.
On the warship, Liu Cheng, facing the direction of the Great Han Empire, felt the sea breeze on his face, and his mood was indescribably relaxed. "Phew, looking back at these past few months, it felt like walking a tightrope. But thankfully, everything went smoothly, and I finally landed safely!"
"Are you sure about that?"
A chilling voice suddenly interrupted, causing Liu Cheng's scalp to tingle as he instinctively turned around.
As he turned, Liu Cheng was even more bewildered. Before him stood a group of men exuding a chilling aura, led by Yue Ying in a white robe.
"My master sends his regards!" Yue Ying said, a hint of a smile appearing on his lips as Liu Cheng turned. That smile was exquisite, but to Liu Cheng, it seemed like the devil's grin...
(End of Chapter)
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