Emperor Wu (8)
“… … “I guess so.”
The public ambassador sighed.
His face was a mixture of relief and regret.
“Speaking of which, what about Sobuju that I opened just now?”
Zhuge Wenhu bowed his head and said.
“It is said that they lured the pursuit party of Saeumgyo to the station and ran through the canyon, defeated them all through a joint attack with the royal maiden Mokbi, the swordsman Kang Ryang, the swordsman Jinyang, and the assassin Sima Hyeon who were waiting in the rear, and then entered Honam.”
“Huh.”
The public ambassador smiled bitterly.
“I really have no way of knowing where Yeon Sobuju’s abilities end. “Even in such a situation, you devised a strategy and eliminated the entire raiding unit?”
“We defeated the enemy by knowing and planning in advance, rather than by making a plan based on the situation.”
“Then it would be even more amazing.”
“That’s right. He accurately grasped not only his own abilities but also the prowess of his allies, read the forces and flow of enemies he had never encountered, and defeated them in less than a day. “This can truly be considered a great feat.”
“Much less the merits accumulated in the Murim Alliance or the Mukryongbu.”
The public ambassador lamented.
“I have contributed to Moorim.”
“That’s right.”
The public ambassador closed his eyes.
‘Yeon Sobuju.’
The battle with him came to mind.
For experts of their level, fighting was not simply a battle to determine martial arts superiority or inferiority.
Put your heart into each blow. Martial arts fighters with extremely developed upper-end combat are able to read the intentions of their opponents through their martial arts attacks.
‘Is that the path you chose?’
Of course, it was not possible for everyone to be without a pole. This would only be possible if we both open our hearts to each other.
Ambassador Gong Gong read Yeon Ho-jeong’s mind in the secret speech at that time.
Yeon Ho-jeong’s heart was full of darkness.
In the darkness, I was looking up at the shining sky.
‘How far are you willing to go for this beautiful land?’
I was sorry and sorry again.
Originally, such responsibility should have been borne by adults. He had to carry it himself, his soldiers, or his servants.
But Yeon Ho-jeong was adamant. That was the feeling.
He passionately shouted that if you fall, the war will become difficult, so he will carry everything until the war breaks out.
Yeon Ho-jeong felt that way.
“Military.”
“Yes, Lord.”
The public ambassador opened his eyes and spoke in a calm voice.
“Right now, contact my intelligence department as well as the government and let the world know about Yeon Sobuju’s victory.”
“yes?”
“The three religions recognize Yeon Sobuju as a rare enemy. It was unclear before, but now I understand. “The three schools are extremely wary of a person named Yeon Ho-jeong.”
“of course… … “Yes, but.”
“Until now, I have somewhat hid Yeon Sobuju’s whereabouts and even asked about him. “It was because I was concerned that Sobuju’s actions, which were too puffy, might arouse the antagonism of the strong people, but not anymore.”
Zhuge Wenhu’s eyes sparkled.
He was able to see exactly what the public ambassador was trying to say.
“Yeon Sobuju is already a hero of Gangho.”
“… … .”
“Some people may say such expressions are childish, but just as the truth is spoken of as a matter of course in close quarters, so is the existence of a hero.”
“… … .”
“We didn’t know that until now.”
Zhuge Wenhu nodded silently.
The public ambassador continued speaking with a powerful voice.
“Please spread the word widely so that people can know about the achievements of Sobuju, which was founded by former martial artists. “What did you do when you joined the Murim Alliance from when you first left the world? How many people did you save while going back and forth between black and white? How did you want to become a small master of the Mukryongbu? And what hardships did you go through when you joined the Murim Alliance again?”
“… … .”
“Let the world know how many enemies he killed and how many enemy plans he destroyed, and even what enemies he killed and what strategies he used in this battle.”
Zhuge Wenhu said,
“I will make sure that Yeon Sobuju’s influence shakes the entire Kangho martial arts world.”
“Move right now.”
“yes.”
Zhuge Wenhu retreated at a brisk pace.
After a while.
“That was a great decision.”
Prince Moyong appeared in a corridor leading to one side.
The public ambassador lamented.
“It should have been done right away.”
“It would have been nice, but what’s the point in regretting the past? From now on, we just have to look ahead and walk. No, I have to run. Still, it will be difficult.”
“Of course I will.”
“Fortunately, the leaders of the anti-black faction are keeping their heads down. In times like this, we must maintain discipline.”
“What the matriarch said is correct. But I am not the one doing it.”
Prince Moyong frowned.
“If the leader does not step forward, who will? “I have always believed that the Ambassador’s responsibility is as great as that of anyone else, but are you really planning on putting that burden on your subordinates?”
“Is that possible?”
“if?”
The public ambassador buried his back in his chair.
“At the same time as the work to enhance the reputation of Yeon Sobuju is completed… … .”
“… … ?”
“I will make General Moyong the minor lord.”
“… … !!”
Mo Yong-gun’s eyes wavered.
Even though the ambassador saw his shaking eyes, he continued speaking in a calm voice.
“You can’t make him your leader. I will take with me all the curses and bad karma that result from the harsh laws of war and evil and heartless decisions. In order to do that, I still have to be the leader.”
“Ambassador.”
“However, after the war is over, in order for Commander Moyong to grant a favor, he must also participate in the war as a minor commander and make his own contribution. “It’s unfortunate that he’s only a leader candidate.”
“… … .”
“Fortunately, the children of Nangong, the Peng family, and the Tang family and Zhuge family do not seem to be interested in Meng Juyu. Even if there is, it will be difficult to pull it off.”
“… … .”
“The same goes for Ogumun. Of all the candidates, he is the furthest from Meng Juyu. In that case, it would be right to prepare for the coming war by making General Moyong the minor leader as soon as possible.”
“… … .”
“What do you think, Lord Moyong?”
Prince Moyong was silent for a moment.
Your feelings will be complicated. The public ambassador thought so.
After a while.
“Let me ask you one favor, not as Kang Ho-in, but as an individual, Moyong-gun.”
“Please speak.”
“It is inevitable that you will be defeated and die because you are not a good person. “It’s a common occurrence in Gangho, so I can’t say anything about it.”
Mo Yong-gun’s tone of voice changed.
“However, if you made such a decision for the sake of the next generation, at least don’t force Wu to do too much.”
“that.”
A cold voice came out, uncharacteristic of a public ambassador.
“Are you speaking as Prince Moyong, who still has regrets about being the Murim lord, or as the head of the Moyong family?”
“Nothing else.”
“… … ?”
“I’m saying this as an older brother with a younger brother.”
A smile appeared on the face of the public ambassador.
Moyong closed his eyes.
“I did a lot of things to that guy. He did the same to my daughter, but even though the age difference was quite large, he, who shared the same generation, was very abusive not only to his parents and siblings, but also to his family.”
“… … .”
“There is nothing more I can do for you. It’s disgusting to hear people say thank you or sorry too often. However, I can no longer tell the leader candidate to continue the family.”
“… … .”
“There is nothing I can do for you, so you are throwing your temper in front of the leader like this.”
“No, the head of the family has something you can do for Commander Moyong.”
“… … ?”
“As brothers, we care for each other more and love each other more.”
Mo Yong-gun’s eyes deepened.
The public ambassador nodded.
“I’m not confident that I won’t be asked to do too much. And I think sometimes you have to be able to handle difficult tasks yourself.”
“… … .”
“However, I will be dead before Commander Moyong is in danger. “I promise you that much.”
Moyong’s eyes became increasingly bloodshot.
Mo Yong-gun, who had been looking at Ambassador Gong in silence for a long time, got down on one knee and bowed his head.
“He is a talented kid. “Please lead the way, Lord.”
The public ambassador’s eyes wavered.
Prince Moyong called himself the Great Master, but never clearly used the title Maengju. Even if he did, he didn’t call it directly.
But now, Mo Yong-gun called himself Lord Maeng.
The public ambassador who rose from Taesa’s funeral held a half-funeral.
“I will give you everything I can, even if it is not enough. “Please don’t worry, matriarch.”
Moyong stood up and looked out the window.
Prince Moyong, who was silent for a moment, smiled faintly.
“Now that I think about it, I have something left to give to Wu. “Except for things you can’t see, like affection.”
* * *
Zhuge Munho’s movements were fast.
Naturally, the information department of the Murim Alliance and the movement toward openness also accelerated.
We often use the term “continent with no end in sight,” but even the continent has an end. It’s just that I couldn’t clearly decide where it would end.
However, the rumor, like a horse without feet, flowed with the wind and left its mark on the heavens and earth.
People who read the traces were finally able to know the entire history of Yeon Ho-jeong.
A rare late Jisoo who came out of his family before turning 20, destroyed the Guju famous family, and established the reputation of Gwangpungsa Temple and Byeoksanhojang.
A man who joined the Murim League, fought against old politicians and won the position of head of an independent Confucian army for the world, and later traveled around the world and accomplished incredible feats.
Yeonhojeong’s past actions, down to the smallest detail, reverberated throughout the world.
It is also known what work was done in what area, what thoughts and decisions were made, and how the enemy was defeated.
Over the years, Yeon Ho-jeong has never had a moment of rest. If there was an enemy there, I would move, and if I heard there was an enemy on the other side again, I would rush out and solve the problem.
As time went by, Yeon Ho-jeong, who had reached the present time, even said that he would abandon the Yeon family name before the end of the war due to the existence of the anti-black faction of the Murim Alliance. Those words could have been a remark that insulted his ancestors, but if you knew and heard the circumstances so far, you would be surprised at Yeon Ho-jeong’s unreasonable spirit of sacrifice.
In fact, not only the martial people living in Gangho, but also the common people were moved by the terrifying spirit of sacrifice of the person named Yeon Ho-jeong.
The martial arts people belonging to the anti-black faction bowed their heads once more. After hearing of Yeon Ho-jeong’s achievements, they even wrote a memorandum saying that they would give up all their positions and serve in the White Army.
Those who did not know Kang-ho and those who knew him well all praised him, calling out the three letters of Yeon Ho-jeong’s name.
In less than 15 days, Yeon Ho-jeong’s name spread all over the world, and there was widespread opinion that he could not carry the best name in the world because of his young age.
Now people no longer see Yeon Ho-jeong as a member of the Yeon family or as a minor master of the Mukryongbu.
People in the world began to see a person named Yeon Ho-jeong as just ‘Yeon Ho-jeong.’
Furthermore, it was said that the master of force who single-handedly defeated Saeumgyo’s Lee Ho-beop and Mugeuksu, and who prevented the destruction of the central plains by going back and forth between black and white, could no longer be referred to as the supreme king.
A month later.
People in the world praised Yeon Hao-jeong’s military power and spirit and began to call him the Black and White Martial Emperor.
A strong man representing Seongcheon and the best person in the world of the new era.
In opposition to the three religions of fanaticism, fanaticism for a hero began to arise in the martial arts world.
A fanaticism that looked for hope and victory, different from the three religions filled with the smell of blood, was with that star.
