Login Murim Episode 881
Since ancient times, it has been said that mice listen to words at night, and birds listen to words during the day.
However, the guests who had been invited by someone and gathered in a secret room from early in the morning were not swayed at all by such old sayings.
You can kill a mouse by stepping on it, and you can kill a bird by shooting it.
The only person they cared about was the Geumuiwi (錦衣衛).
The Geumwiwi, who were no different from the emperor’s personal dogs, wore golden armor resembling the grayish-yellow fur of Yellowy, and their specialty was searching in all directions.
It smells the target, tracks it, sinks its foul-smelling teeth into its neck, and then runs to its owner, wagging its tail.
Moreover, since there are so many eyes on the ecliptic, no matter how secretly they moved, it was inevitable that they would be bothered like a thorn in the neck.
Maybe it was then.
Even though about a dozen people were gathered in one place, there was only uncomfortable silence in the closed room for a while.
At some point, with a subtle noise, the last person they had been waiting for appeared.
Squeak.
The old screen covering the overhead opens and blurred light pours in. Those who were accustomed to the dark frowned reflexively but did not let go of their tension.
Because they were not sure if the unfamiliar man who had just entered the secret room was an ally they knew well.
And the newly appeared man immediately understood the meaning contained in those eyes.
“Ah, this is rude. “I was in a hurry so I forgot for a moment.”
Crack, cluck. “o*nose.
A silent voice that flows out at the same time without worrying about who goes first. About a dozen guests watched the changes surrounding the man with sunken eyes.
Sreuk.
The facial features are distorted like waves.
The long philtrum became shorter, the particularly prominent bulbous nose became sharper, and a strange brightness (and light) appeared in the blurry eyes.
This alone is surprising enough, but the changes did not end there.
Grumbling.
A body that repeatedly shrinks and expands with the sound of hundreds of pieces of bone being misaligned.
This change happened in an instant, and as the time that could be called an instant passed, there was no trace of the man I had seen a moment ago anywhere.
The only thing that filled the empty space was a handsome man in his thirties or forties with a slim build.
The guests finally came face to face with a familiar face and only then did they untie the long, tight strings.
“As always, it’s a mysterious art.”
“It’s about time we got used to it, but seeing how everyone gets nervous every time shows how talented Ma Tae-gam is.”
At the words of exclamation flowing from all over, Masambo, a classmate of Byeongpiltaegam, smiled.
“It’s just a catch that I learned by chance.”
Masambo, who dismissed the almost miraculous techniques of reverse use and axillary bone drills in a humble tone, continued.
“More than that, you all gathered at the appointed time. “I don’t know if the way here was inconvenient.”
The guests responded in relaxed voices.
“It wasn’t as bad as I thought.
“Captain Ma’s loyalists helped us, and the camouflage was much more thorough.”
“Of course, this hideous object is very unpleasant and stuffy, but if it can avoid the surveillance of the Geumui Committee, what can you do?”
When someone pointed to the bast mask over his face, everyone nodded in agreement. right.
What is important is not whether this skin belongs to a person or an animal. He is currently sitting on the throne.
Their only goal was to brutally slaughter countless friends and comrades with whom they had shared affection for a long time, and to overthrow the emperor who held that razor-sharp blade to their throats.
“I can’t be defeated as helplessly as I was then. “Even if it’s to save my family and my people.”
“What should I do? Once water is spilled, it cannot be picked up again. “Emperor… No, it was the fault of all of us who overlooked the fourth prince.”
“That’s right. But even so, there is no need to pick up water that is already dirty.”
“You are absolutely correct. Just refill the water as much as it is empty, and replace the cracked and bloody bowl with a new one.”
For a while they talked in cautious voices.
It was like riding on the back of an angry tiger, so there was only one option left.
Either he got scared and got off halfway and was eaten alive by the tiger, or he held on with all his might and abandoned it again, stabbing the tired tiger in the back.
And all those gathered here chose the latter.
In a narrow sense, for survival. Broadly speaking, for a great and brilliant future.
In this way, each person’s earnest thoughts and wishes came together, and finally, one Yeonpanjang (連判狀) was born.
Waiting for the time of reverse heaven to come someday.
Fortunately, the wait wasn’t as long as I thought.
It’s been about ten years since the day the imperial capital was stained with blood.
Pure white frost settled on the heads of the old people who had barely survived, but the power they had secretly cultivated through their fierce determination became stronger and bigger, and the child who had been wrapped in swaddling clothes and left for the outskirts returned as a full-fledged boy, and in the imperial capital, An uneasy atmosphere was slowly forming in the air.
“Now everyone is watching the emperor. “Not only the civil and military officials but also the ignorant people.”
“I was planning to buy some time by spreading the rumor, but instead of denying it, they announced it to the whole world.”
“This time, the cunning emperor used a bad handshake. “As long as it is announced, the fire will grow out of control.”
“It is difficult to guess what scandals are being raised against the emperor on all sides.”
“They say even rivers and mountains change in ten years, but people do not change easily. Look at Nobu. “Isn’t this old man, who was over 70 years old at the time, still holding on well to this day?”
Those words are
“The same goes for the emperor. This is a ruse hatched by this guy. “Maybe it’s an intention to cause bloodshed once again.”
People let out low murmurs at the old, gloomy voice of someone who looked like a middle-aged man wearing an elaborate human skin mask. Because you didn’t expect it at all?
no. This is because it was a word that sharply pointed out the reality that everyone was trying to ignore.
They also survived by falling and rolling around in the filth called politics.
I knew from first-hand experience how cruel and bold the emperor was.
Even so, I couldn’t easily erase the question, “Will it really go that far?”
“Isn’t that too much speculation? If the emperor really plans to do that, then rebellions may break out all over the world. No, it will definitely happen.”
Noh Shin, disguised as a middle-aged man, burst into laughter at someone’s words.
“Right now, the mansion and storerooms of the mansion I live in appear to be completely burnt down, so what can the fire coming from a thousand miles away be such a big deal?”
“Please stop saying stupid things and face reality. “Like Ma Taegam.”
As everyone’s heads turned toward him at the same time, Masambo, who had been listening to the conversation, broke the long silence and opened his mouth.
“As expected, you are the person who raised many of the intellectuals of the Academy of Sciences. “Even though you’re over 80, you still have a lot of firearms.”
“Ma Taegam. then
“I also agree with what the university graduate said.”
“This is a judgment I made not just as an individual, but as a fellow student who has retired from military service.”
People were silent for a moment. The fact that Masambo even mentioned the title of Byeongpiltaegam meant one thing. “There will be a bloody storm in the government.” “I guess so.”
Despite someone’s groans, Masambo continued speaking with an unwavering voice.
“But it is already clear who the blood mixed in the wind belongs to. “The storm is already just around the corner, and we will have to bring out all the strength we have to face it.”
“Ma Taegam. It’s a shame, but can we defeat the emperor? “According to what we have found out so far, the power over there is much stronger than expected.”
The person who spoke cautiously immediately regretted it.
It was because at that moment, Masambo’s sharp and cool eyes like blades made his heart sink.
“I, no, I made a mistake.”
In response to the apology that had been squeezed out of his voice, Masambo calmly replied, withdrawing his gaze as if he had done it before.
“You were unusually imprudent.”
“We trust each other and are in the same boat. We must all row together to move forward. “Isn’t that right?”
“I apologize again. I’m truly sorry.”
Masambo’s reaction made the air in the room cold for an instant, but the person who warmed the air again also looked like Masambo.
“Do not worry. “We have a cause and power strong enough to bring down the emperor.”
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“I can’t tell you everything, but we have fully prepared for this grand plan. “Please understand that I cannot say more than this.”
When Masambo said that, people put aside the doubts that were floating around in their mouths and put them in a corner of their minds.
The fewer people who know a secret, the better.
Moreover, although each of them contributed to small or large amounts of power and influence, Masambo was one of the most important key figures in this plan.
As the master of the academy, which is said to be the cradle of talented people in the world, he is like an old god who is still in control of the government even after he has resigned from his current position.
“But how is he doing?”
Masambo, who immediately understood the meaning of the suddenly asked question, answered. “You’re still okay.”
“I’m worried. “The emperor must be looking for an opportunity whenever he gets the chance.”
“But it won’t go as planned. I dare say. As of now, even the emperor will not be able to easily reach out to him with his magic hand.”
“The entire imperial capital is boiling like a pot on a fire. “Soon it will overflow into every room.”
“What do you think about when that time comes?”
Noshin answered without a moment of hesitation.
“banquet. “The banquet that the emperor announced acknowledging this rumor.”
“I think so too.”
“It will be Heungmoon-yeon (紅門宴). “Life and death go hand in hand with each other’s swords.”
“The situation will be different from Hong Moon-yeon. King Xiang Yu was foolish and saved Liu Bang’s life, but the emperor would not do that.”
Lu Xin, who had been lost in thought while quietly nodding his head, suddenly opened his mouth. “What about that young Kang Ho-in? “What do you think we should do?”
“It will help us. “As expected.”
“I heard that you are a skilled martial artist for your age. However, there are many such experts around the emperor. Do you think he will be of great help?”
“well.”
Masambo continued speaking with a faint smile.
“But if you have that teacher, it will be a different story.”
