44 The Best Naval Strategis (1/2)

Baron decided that laying low was no longer in his best interest. If his goal of ever leading the dominant faction in the Chinese community was to be realized, he needed to make a name for himself. He needed a lot of respect and prestige if he was to win over the populace of China. No matter how he looked at it he eventually would have to stop laying low.

With two elders by his side as well as the Forever Pirates as his allies he was pretty well protected. However, just this was nowhere near safe from being suppressed in a multitude of ways. He decided to get informed by Guan Yu about this matter. So they met up at a Winehouse to discuss.

(BM) ”So elder Guan Yu, tell me how suppression here on planet 4 is like. I'd imagine it's a bit different from what it is back on Earth.”

(GY) ”Aye, it is different. We can't exactly suppress a faction by assassinating people anymore. However, suppressing a faction is possible in a few other ways. Like disrupting with a faction's ability to sell their blueprints. That would be a big blow if done correctly. This isbecause selling blueprints make up nearly half of a faction's revenue. The rest come from tournament tournament prizes as well as business deals from other factions.”

(BM) ”Is there any other way to suppress a faction?” Baron said as he drank a bowl of white wine.

(GY) ”Of course there are, but none of them are as effective as disrupting trade. I suppose the next best way to suppress a faction would be to convince a faction's member to willingly leave. Either by compensation or some other cheap gesture.”

(BM) ”I see. Well let's hope that we won't have to think about this anytime soon.”

(GY) ”I'll cheer to that.”

(BM) ”Cheers.” Baron said as the two clinked bowls and downed the wine.

There was much for Baron to think about. Mainly how to get himself, Han Xin, Xu Da, and Ban Chao into elder seats. Han Xin definitely had the skill to become one, Baron was sorta there, but the other two still needed time and training. So he decided to bring the four of them to have a brainstorming session.

(BM) ”So guys, if we want to become the best faction out there we need to start by amassing fame and prestige. One of the best ways to do that is by becoming elders. Of course, if you all don't want to become elders that's fine. Speak now so I know.”

(HX) ”The reason that I didn't want to become an elder was because I had no reason to add extra responsibilities to my life. After the life i lead back on Earth ended I just felt like taking it easy for awhile was the best course of action for my mental health. However, now that I have a reason to become an elder, I will put my all into becoming one.”

(BM) ”Well said Han Xin. Anyone else?”

(BC) ”Becoming an elder is not exactly something that I had thought about before. Similar to Han Xin I wanted to take a breather for a bit. I've got to say though. Just being a wanderer of sorts these past few years has really given me a new perspective of just how a life should be lived. A life should have purpose, meaning, and most of all surrounding yourself with good friends and reliable allies. Of course, I never neglected to keep my mind as sharp as possible.”

(BM) ”That is also a splendid speech. Xu Da, your thoughts?”

(XD) ”I'm not sure I want to go down that route. I just don't think it's necessarily for me.”

(BM) ”Is there a particular reason?”

(XD) ”No not really, maybe it's just because I don't have the same drive as you all have.I'll still support Under 1 Banner with everything I have, but becoming an elder is just not in my best interest.”

(BM) ”It's good that you're telling us this now. Don't worry about it then, you will still have an important part to play in the faction.”

(XD) ”Count me in.” Xu Da said and left the discussion room as he had no other business with his allies for the time being.

(BM) ”Han Xin, Ban Chao. You guys have been here a lot longer than I have. How do we become elders as soon as possible?”

(HX) ”It's not as easy as you make it out to be. Take Yue Fei for example. Unlike the two of us, he had decided to work on becoming an elder the very moment he stepped onto planet 4. He worked his way up steadily and even with his great talent he took more than a thousand years to become an elder. It's just not possible within such a short amount of time unless you are extremely skilled in a certain area like Madam Zheng.”