Episode 299
A fight without a bell (3)
“For a smart person, witnessing an unexpected situation is a moment of profound defeat, but at the same time, it is also a moment of great joy as it is another learning experience…”
Zhuge Munho I looked at the two people with a puzzled expression.
“I never imagined that you two would come to my residence together.”
Yes. In front of Zhuge Wenhu, Yan Wei and Tang Guan were sitting.
The matriarch of Byeoksan Yeonga.
The head temple of Sacheondangga.
Not many people maintain a personal relationship with the two giants.
Not only because of their location, but also because they had a reputation for being very difficult to approach.
There were widespread rumors that Yeonwi, not to mention the party official, was one of the most blunt people in the world. The fact that two people like that were knocking on a soldier’s room together would have been surprising to even Seongcheonjwa.
“I’m sorry if you surprised me too much.”
“no. “It was just unexpected.”
Zhuge Wenhu looked at the hall with strange eyes.
From the looks of it, it seemed like the Yeonwi had dragged the party official with him, but due to his personality, he was not a person who would follow along quietly even if he were to go. That made it even more interesting.
Tang Guan, perhaps sensing Zhuge Li’s gaze, snorted and looked at Yan Wei.
“What are we going to do?”
“What do you mean?”
“Why did you bring me here?”
“I think we can talk about it from now on.”
“what?”
Yeon Wei said while looking at Zhuge Wenhu.
“Have you heard from my eldest son?”
“which?”
The Yeonwi explained the whole story.
Zhuge Wenhu looked at the hall in surprise.
“Are you saying you’re running as a leader candidate?”
“joy!”
The official turned his head away with his arms crossed.
Yeonwi said calmly.
“The head of the Tang family also accepted it.”
“her!”
With that one word, Zhuge Wenhu could see that the party hall had changed a lot from before.
‘They say that what really changes people is not logic, but human emotion.’
He also knew what had happened to the party in the meantime.
Almost everything, including the confrontation with Prince Moyong and the reconciliation with his daughter, came to his ears. This was inevitable because the party officials were always keeping a close eye on him because he was a person who did not know where he might go.
However, I had no idea it would change this much. Zhuge Wenhu looked at the temple with curious eyes.
The official’s expression suddenly became displeased.
“If you’re going to keep looking at me like that, I’ll just leave.”
“Oh no. I made the head of the family uncomfortable for no reason. “I apologize hereafter.”
Zhuge Wenhu bowed down to his waist and apologized politely.
A look of mockery appeared on the official’s face.
“Your back is really flexible. “I think I’m ready to bend down to anyone depending on the situation.”
He was openly sarcastic.
It would have been understandable to feel bad, but Zhuge Wenho instead burst out laughing.
“Isn’t it true that the more flexible a politician’s joints are, the better? “This man’s credo is to treat his allies with a humbler attitude than anyone else and to present his enemies with a sharper dagger than any other.”
“Let’s come up with a great new doctrine.”
Although he said so, the official also understood Zhuge Munhao. Without that level of flexibility, it would be difficult to control a huge monster called the Murimmaeng.
At that time, Yeonwi intervened.
“Anyway, I’m sure you understand the whole situation.”
“of course.”
“I would like to invite my eldest son too, but I thought it was important to inform the military of the current situation first, so I brought him here.”
Zhuge Wenhu smiled.
“Well done. “The sooner you know this information, the better.”
The corner of the official’s mouth rose.
“Now that I think about it, no matter how political it is, I think this is a bit excessive.”
“What do you mean?”
“Isn’t handling matters fairly and safely a military virtue? Isn’t this kind of work, which involves pre-empting actions just because we belong to the same faction, no different from what that son of a b*tch, Mr. Moyong, did?”
Zhuge Wenhu shook his head.
“You misunderstand.”
“Misunderstand?”
“Two candidates came to me saying they wanted to run. “I am simply in charge of administrative processing of documents related to candidates.”
The official’s eyes lit up.
“Two people already went?”
“That’s right. “The reason Yeongaju brought Danggaju to me was to put his name on the list of candidates.”
“But if I can’t do my job, I will support you from behind.”
“That is also true.”
“I will never hear you say you are a clean politician.”
Zhuge Wenhu’s eyes deepened.
“What do you think I do, matriarch?”
“What do you mean?”
“If you are at a loss for an answer, I will tell you directly. “I am a person who exists to protect the Murim Alliance.”
“….”
“If you didn’t know, now that you know that a rare disaster called Moyonggun exists, you have no choice but to move, even if it means getting covered in trash. “It may be okay to run for someone who is not suitable for the position of leader, but we cannot help but worry about a dangerous person like Mo Yong-gun running for office.”
“….”
“And one more thing.”
Zhuge Wenhu smiled again.
“We are not of the same party. “We have never formed a faction in the first place.”
“what?”
“It was just my intention to make the head of the Moyong family think that way, and in fact, the head of the Yeonga family and I have never collaborated to shake up the direction of Maeng.”
Tang Gwan’s eyes deepened.
“From what I hear, it’s just a play on words.”
“Of course you can think that way. What’s important is that, for me, there is at least a line between when to step forward and when to step back.”
It’s a line….
I’ve heard a lot about lines since I came to the Murim Alliance. Prince Moyong was like that, and Yeonga’s damned eldest son was like that too.
Zhuge Wenhu clapped his hands.
“Anyway, since the leader of the party is said to be running for office, this election for the leader is going to be quite intense. “I will put your name on the list first.”
Yeonwi nodded.
“Is there anything else you need?”
“There is no other way. Due to the nature of the Murim League, it is difficult to specify restrictions such as an upper limit on election funds. However, we will limit the number of sponsors to these two people.”
“Be a sponsor.”
“Being a sponsor is no different.”
Zhuge Wenhu’s eyes sparkled.
“The moment the election begins, none of the candidates can leave the Murim Alliance’s territory. In other words, the formation of public opinion regarding a candidate must all be done by the sponsor.”
“I guess so.”
“So to speak, these are the people who act as the hands and feet of the candidate. Of course, the more influence a person has on a powerhouse, the more advantageous it will be for the candidate.”
Yeonwi nodded.
“I know what you mean.”
It is a fight with no clear limits. At first glance, it may seem like the candidates are restricted from leaving the palace grounds, but this does not prevent them from delivering letters or leading political affairs.
Furthermore, in the case of a sponsor, it is limited to this person, but there is no way to limit the help of those who are related to the sponsor.
In other words, it was a fight in which everything that could be mobilized was fought in a formal manner.
Zhuge Wenhu asked Tang Guan.
“If you do, I will ask. “Who would you choose as your sponsor?”
The official frowned.
“I now know that I am on my way to list my name as a candidate. “I didn’t have time to think about that.”
“If you do, I will give you time. “As of today, we will put the name of the party leader on the list of candidates, so please select a sponsor by noon tomorrow and let me know.”
The official shook his head.
“Is it really necessary to do that? “Please give me half the time.”
“All right.”
The party official saw Yeonwi.
Yeonwi smiled.
“This person lacks many things.”
“I don’t think he will become a real leader anyway, and I have no intention of doing so.”
“But wouldn’t it be better to choose someone more capable than this person?”
“It would be difficult to find someone more capable than you, and I don’t think any of those people would be even close to me.”
“haha.”
It wasn’t wrong. Yeonwi nodded.
“Okay. “Then I will take over as one of the two sponsors.”
Zhuge Wenhu smiled.
“All right. “Now you can name the last one.”
Yeonwi looked at the party hall.
The official, who was lost in thought for a moment, nodded.
“I’ve decided.”
“Who is it?”
“West station goddess.”
“…!!”
Zhuge Wenho’s expression hardened. Yeonwi also looked surprised.
“Dangaju.”
“There is no disagreement. “The final sponsor will be the Western Station Priestess.”
Yeonwi asked.
“Have you already met the West Station priestess?”
The official said bluntly.
“You were supposed to watch it together, right? “I have never seen a single strand of hair from that skillful lawmaker.”
“Well then, why did you choose a Western priestess as your sponsor? No, apart from that, if the priestess refuses….”
“Let’s go meet her as soon as we can so that she can’t refuse.”
“her!”
Zhuge Wenhu opened his mouth.
“If we haven’t talked properly yet, I’ll wait until noon tomorrow.”
“I understand.”
“Can I ask you just one thing?”
“What do you mean?”
Zhuge Wenhu asked carefully.
“Is there a reason you chose the West Station priestess? “Of course, since she hasn’t accepted, I’m not a sponsor yet.”
The official laughed.
“Didn’t you say that the most important thing for an election candidate is public opinion?”
“Of course I do.”
“Excluding the crazy coalition of lawmakers in the world who call themselves the Council of Ministers, how many lawmakers are as loved as the Western Goddess?”
“…!”
“If we go by the name, the value of the name of the West Station Lady is comparable to or higher than that of the head of the Gupa Ilbang.”
“What the Dang family leader said is correct, but the reputation of the Seoyeok Shinnyeo is much better known in the civilian world than in the martial arts world. Wouldn’t it be better if it were someone of the level of Tongcheonshin?…”
“That’s enough. “We will take care of that, so just know that.”
“…Hehe, this person thought that the head of the family would choose Commander Yeon as the one remaining person.”
The official snorted.
“I don’t want to give sponsor status to such a cheap brat. “Besides, my father is already my supporter, so why don’t I help him and be a disgrace?”
That was correct.
In fact, it was Yeon Ho-jeong who originally told the party officials to run for leadership. Even if you are not appointed as a sponsor, we will support you in any way possible.
“And the way I see it, giving him more courage than necessary only adds to the restrictions on his actions. “He’s more dangerous when he’s not wearing anything.”
The official smiled coldly.
“You nominated the head of the world’s party family as your candidate, so tell him to run until his feet sweat.”
Looking at the calculations made in that short period of time, the hotel was definitely not ordinary.
“Okay then, let’s go.”
The embarrassed Yeonwi stood up awkwardly.
“Are you going already?”
The official frowned.
“Didn’t you tell me? Yeon Ho-jeong is planning to make me the power center of the Murim Alliance.”
“….”
“There is no need to stop them from helping as they please. But I take control of my life. “There is nothing more shameful than being dragged around by someone.”
The official turned around.
“Please lead the way to the West Station Priestess. “Let’s finish it today.”
The sight of the person leaving the room with all his luggage on his back looked absolutely flawless.
Yan Wei and Zhuge Wenhu made eye contact.
The eyes of the two people had a strange light.
“…What an interesting person.”
