• "Persuade" can only be used immediately after Jian Yong's drawing phase.

• If Jian Yong wins the competition without playing any basic or non-delay tool cards, the effects of "Persuade" are forfeited for that turn. They do not transfer to any subsequent card played, nor do they carry over to the next turn.

• Each turn starts off with a 'clean slate.'

• Below is how "Persuade" interacts with different types of cards:

  • For Attacks, Breaks, Steals, Blazes, and Duels: Jian Yong can target an additional person without range restrictions. The first target must still be within Jian Yong's range for the card.

  • For Peaches, Wines, and Draw Twos: Jian Yong benefits from the card’s effect and selects another player to receive the same benefit. This includes Wine, but only if Jian Yong uses Coerce with that character during the same turn.

  • For Barbarians, Hail of Arrows, Peach Garden, and Harvest: Jian Yong can reduce the number of targets by one. In the case of Harvest, the number of cards turned over does not change.

  • For Coerce: Jian Yong targets a character with a weapon in their equipment area, prompting them to attack another character. He can then repeat this with another character equipped with a weapon.

  • For Chains: Jian Yong can choose two characters to toggle their chain status, and he may choose to target a third character or exclude one of his original two targets (though this choice is rarely useful). If he trades in the chain, no other character can draw a card, and this does not count as his first card of the turn.

• The effects of "Persuade" only apply to the first basic/tool card played after a successful competition. If Jian Yong chooses not to modify the first card's targets, he cannot alter the targets of any subsequent cards during that turn.

• "Ignore Formalities" can be used in conjunction with the competition triggered by "Persuade."

• Jian Yong can alter the flow of battle significantly by increasing or decreasing the number of targets for his tool and basic cards.

• His ability to take the loser's competition card gives him an advantage by removing cards from opponents while maintaining his hand size.

• Jian Yong can assist his allies by spreading beneficial effects of cards like Peach and Wine to multiple players.

• If Jian Yong loses the competition when using "Persuade," he is unable to use tool cards for the rest of his turn, severely limiting his options.

• His reliance on winning competitions makes him vulnerable to characters with stronger hands.

• His abilities only affect the first card played, requiring careful planning to maximize the benefits of his actions.

• With Card Generators:
  Characters like Zhou Yu or Lu Xun, who have access to abundant cards, can keep higher numbers which affect his chances of winning competitions.

• Card Destruction:
  Characters that value their hand cards are vunerable to Jian Yong. He can compete with them and even if he loses the competition, he was still able to remove on of their cards and not lose his own.  

King

• • Jian Yong can be a flexible King, using "Persuade" to modify card targets in his favor. However, his ability to maintain control is heavily reliant on winning competitions, so strong card draws are key.

Loyalist

• • Jian Yong excels at supporting his King, spreading the effects of beneficial cards to others or helping thin out enemy hands.

Rebel

• • His ability to hit multiple targets with attacks or tools can cause havoc among the opposing team, especially when used strategically to weaken the King’s defenses.

Spy

• • Jian Yong’s versatility makes him a strong Spy, as he can assist whichever side needs more help by adjusting card targets and stealing competition cards from others.

Jian Yong is a fun and powerful character with versatile abilities that can significantly impact the flow of battle. His strength lies in winning competitions and maximizing the potential of his tool and basic cards. However, he requires careful planning and a bit of luck, as a failed competition can severely limit his turn. Whether increasing the number of targets or removing cards from opponents, Jian Yong is a highly strategic character who can turn the tide in critical moments.

Jian Yong was a Chinese politician who served under the Liu Bei. He was a childhood friend of Liu Bei and began working for him from the very start of Liu Bei's career. Originally serving as his lord's personal secretary, Jian Yong later took on roles as a messenger and emissary, using his persuasive talents to negotiate on behalf of Liu Bei. Known for his carefree personality and broad-mindedness, Jian Yong played an essential role in shaping the public image of Liu Bei’s populist movement, especially alongside figures like Mi Zhu and Sun Qian.

In 211, when Liu Bei entered Yi Province under the pretext of aiding its governor Liu Zhang, Jian Yong was sent as an emissary to Liu Zhang. He successfully won Liu Zhang’s favor, and later, during the war between Liu Bei and Liu Zhang, Jian Yong was pivotal in persuading Liu Zhang to surrender, allowing Liu Bei to take control of the province. Jian Yong’s wit and persuasive skills were legendary, as demonstrated in a famous story where he used humor to convince Liu Bei to pardon families wrongfully accused of breaking a ban on alcohol brewing. Jian Yong's carefree nature is reflected in his ability to ignore formalities, a characteristic that plays into his card abilities in Sanguosha. His historical role as a negotiator and persuader ties into his ability "Persuade," where his skill in influencing others mirrors his success in altering the course of conflicts and negotiations in real life.