* Take the path of the greats, and leave the greats with nowhere to go
Female Lead: In your opinion, Lord Cao, who deserves to be called a hero?
Cao Cao: (Takes a sip of wine and ponders for a long while) Naturally, someone who cares for all under heaven and saves the people from suffering.
Female Lead: By that measure, wouldn't you, Lord Cao, be the only one worthy of the title of hero?
Cao Cao: (Pupils shaking) ...
* Recruit famous generals
Female Lead: General, you had only a hundred or so men against my ten thousand, and you lost. Naturally, you're not convinced. But if I let you go today, then ten days from now, I could send just five hundred men and still capture you alive. Do you believe me?
Lu Bu: (Snorts) Of course not.
Female Lead: (Smiles) In that case, why not make a wager?
* Match wits with famous scholars
Female Lead: I once invited you to enter public life, sir, but you refused. Now you're in this predicament. Do you regret it?
Kong Ming: Since XX is so capable, why would you need me?
Female Lead: (Sighs) I suppose I just feel it would be a shame.
Kong Ming: (Calmly) At this point, I admit I'm no match for you. To have the chance to play out such a wondrous game with XX, how could I call that a shame?
Reader's Note:
1. A Three Kingdoms fanfic, with a formidable female lead. The focus is on her career; the CP is undecided.
2. Updates are irregular.
Theme: Gratitude to the motherland
