Once you have this base mod out, and if you move onto expanding it, I would very much like (and be able to) help in regards to research. I have read the novel numerous times (I do a read through of it once a year), and I know a great deal of information on the historical parts of this period as well. (If anyone wants some examples, they should see my posts on the historical boards on the Koei forums, though unfortunately they are currently down at the moment. But if it is back up and anyone searches, I go by the same username as I do here: Yue Fei.)
I'm also a fairly decent artist (at least when it comes to sketching with pencil), so if I can help in that manner if it comes to it, I'd love to be able to help there as well.
Obviously this is all talking about the future, but regardless, I'd like to let you know that I'm interested.