"Which of these two identities should we choose?"
All five members of the White Phoenix Team fell into thought.
Li Shuyi was the first to raise her hand. "Has Liu Bei already joined Liu Biao?"
"According to the usual course of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei was serving under Yuan Shao while Yuan Shao and Cao Cao fought to unify the north," Bai Xiaowen said. "But the Three Kingdoms Plane differs from both the novel and recorded history. The course of events and the influence of Awakeners can both change the details."
After a pause, Bai Xiaowen continued, "Liu Qi's identity description mentions Zhuge Liang. There's a famous story about 'removing the ladder after sending someone up to the roof.' Liu Bei taught Liu Qi how to draw a plan for self-preservation out of Zhuge Liang, leading Liu Qi to request command of the troops in Jiangxia. That suggests Liu Bei isn't serving under Yuan Shao. He's firmly attached himself to Liu Biao and has gained a great talent in Zhuge Liang."
Li Shuyi said, "Then wouldn't it be better to enter as Liu Qi? Jingzhou's position is crucial. We could expand in any direction, befriend Liu Bei, annex Jiangdong, and establish ourselves early. Going by the novel, Liu Biao won't live much longer. With elite troops and powerful generals, we could take over Jingzhou when he dies and become the faction leader!"
Qiao Rui added, "As Liu Qi, you'd also be a member of the House of Han. That legitimacy matters. If you want a high rating for Grand Unification, becoming emperor should be the ultimate goal. Liu Qi's identity would remove some obstacles."
Han Xu and Cecilia pulled up little stools to watch.
"You've listed the advantages of Liu Qi's identity," Bai Xiaowen said, "but we