Episode 438
Coincidence that Changes the Situation (6)
“… As a result, the Uijeong Army eliminated a number of assassins, led by Hong Gwan, a disciple of Yang Cheon, the Lord of the Dragons, and the incident that occurred in Guangdong Province came to an end.”
Sighs of relief and exclamations flowed from everywhere.
Pungbyeokja, a long-faced man in Cheongseong, shook his head.
“As expected, it is outside of Uijeong-gun. “It lives up to my expectations.”
Among Meng’s feudal lords, there were some who did not make their whereabouts clear. Pungbyeokja was one of them.
People who have built a wall away from politics. These are people who have learned martial arts throughout their lives and worked hard for their clan and the world at large. They were people who had experience and intelligence, but were not willing to throw themselves into the worldly power struggle.
In that sense, Pungbyeokja could be seen as one of the ideal Baekdo people. Regardless of the abilities you have.
Zhuge Wenhu said calmly.
“Now that the work is over, it is appropriate to order them to withdraw immediately, but since the damage suffered by the Baekdo Wulin on the Guangdong side was so severe, I think it is right to order them to wait until the power vacuum is filled.”
“Hmm, that’s right. The important thing is not to root out evil. “It is to prevent evil from sprouting any more.”
Feng Byeok-ja kept nodding his head and agreeing with Zhuge Wenhu’s words.
At that time, Teng Cheongyo, the leader of the Communal Sect, frowned and said.
“What the soldier said is indeed correct. However, I don’t think it’s a good idea for Meng’s power to be distributed too much.”
Zhuge Wenhu shook his head.
“It is true that the power of the Uijeong Army is strong, but it is difficult to say that the strength of the main army has been dispersed due to the absence of a single military unit. “There are countless units in this alliance other than the Loyalist Army.”
“Of course it is. The Uijeong Army is just one of the Maeng’s units. However, it was also Uijeong-gun who made the value of the name of this organization known to the world. Now, the Uijeonggun has become a unit representing the Murim Alliance.”
“I agree with that part.”
Zhuge Wenhu asked curiously.
“So, what do you want to say, Lord Deng?”
Deung Cheon-gyo said sharply.
“Except that the leadership election has been postponed until next year. “It is important to punish the evil in the world and correct the public sentiment, but I am saying this because it seems that external activities are too frequent in a situation where no leader has been elected.”
Pungbyeokja also couldn’t hide his curiosity and asked.
“How can that be a problem?”
“Look. Heukdo gathered its strength under an absolute master named Tuwang Yangcheon. However, looking at the overall strength and especially the quality of Go Soo-jin, the Ink Dragon Club cannot be a match for the main meng.”
“Do you do it?”
“The problem is the fundamental difference between the main alliance and the Mukryongbu. Although it is the same alliance, the main alliance is made up of countless factions gathered for the greater good. “I don’t know if there is a leader, but as of now, without a central point, it is difficult to respond quickly to external events.”
“Hmm.”
“On the other hand, the Mukryongbu is different. The word is an alliance, but Mukryongbu is no different from a small country ruled by King Tu. King Tu exerts absolute influence over his organization, and the Mukryongbu will always move and react in the direction he wants.”
Teng Tianqiao asked Zhuge Wenhu.
“I want to ask the soldier. Do you think this difference is small?”
Zhuge Wenhu shook his head.
“It’s not small at all. As Deng Bong-gong said, the speed of an organization that receives immediate orders from one leader often surpasses the prudence of an organization run by multiple leaders.”
“exactly. Regardless of which is more efficient, the Mukryongbu has power. The absolute power of Tuwang Yangcheon. “He has been holding his breath until now, but I would like to point out that the moment he moves properly, the power of the main alliance may be defeated individually.”
Although he was criticized by many people for being overly aggressive, Deung Cheon-gyo’s remarks were by no means something to ignore.
To be more specific, this issue clearly had to be resolved at some point.
However, the reason a solution to this issue was not immediately discussed was because there were many more important things to do. Zhuge Wenhu was a person who knew how to distinguish the importance of each situation.
So it was questionable.
‘Why at this point?’
It was a statement that could be made by anyone, in any way, at any time.
The problem was that the person who made that statement was Deungcheongyo.
Deungcheongyo was a person from Moyonggun. I don’t know if he will deny it, but he must be seen as someone who is being swayed by Prince Moyong.
‘no way.’
Zhuge Wenhu glanced at Mo Yong.
Prince Moyong was sipping tea with a calm expression.
‘Are you planning on revealing your ambition again at this point?’
He is a worthy person. However, Prince Moyong’s anger while dealing with the three religions was genuine.
Of course, Prince Moyong’s ambition did not die either. No, it will only get bigger as time goes by.
But not now.
Zhuge Lien believed in his own eyes, Yeon Hao-jeong’s judgment, and Yeon Wi’s intuition. In the eyes of the three, Prince Moyong was not a person who would show his ambition again even in this situation.
‘It was Prince Moyong who suggested that everyone leave and postpone the leadership election until next year. I can’t see this as a trick to catch people off guard. ‘He’s not that petty.’
Prince Mo Yong even risked the life of his younger brother, Mo Yong Woo.
Since you didn’t risk your life, you don’t know what will happen? Of course it is. However, it was also clear that for Mo Yong-gun, Mo Yong-woo was an incomparably powerful force.
There is no reason to make unreasonable numbers. Especially at a moment like this.
‘then.’
Zhuge Wenhu looked at Tengtian Bridge again.
Teng Cheongyo was looking at himself with clear eyes.
‘It’s a sole judgment.’
why? Why?
Deungcheongyo soon told a truth that would surprise everyone who heard the reason.
“I don’t know if you know this, but I think it’s something everyone should know anyway, so I’ll tell you.”
“What do you mean?”
“I received information that there is an unusual group besides the birds.”
At that moment, the atmosphere in the conference room suddenly plummeted.
The windbreaker tilted his head.
“A strange group? “What does that mean?”
“Literally. “I have received information that an organization other than the new one has ambitions to take control of our central government.”
“What?!”
An expression of astonishment appeared on the face of the windbreaker.
That wasn’t all. Everyone who heard this information for the first time looked at Deungcheongyo in surprise.
Teng Tianqiao’s eyes glowed fiercely.
“The main branch, the Gongpa faction, is adjacent to Sae-o-e in the north. Of course, it is not as much as Kunlun, the end of the west, but the reason why the main gate was able to accumulate wealth as much as others is because even Okmungwan exercised its own influence.”
Yumen Pass (玉門關) is the last gate of Gansu that connects Dunhuang, the western region beyond, and the central plains.
The Gonggong faction is coiled up in Gongong Mountain, and Gongong Mountain is in Gansu. Of course, the distance from Gonggongsan Mountain to Okmunguan was very far, but the power of the Gonggong Sect was so great that it encompassed the entire Gansu.
“In Okmungwan, not only all kinds of merchants but also information beyond imagination is coming in. “Just filtering out that excessive information would make it difficult for our intelligence group to rest even for one day a year.”
“….”
“Do you understand? At least when it comes to information on the northernmost part of the Central Plains and foreign countries, the text is also not inferior to the opening. No, it’s more than that. In other words, it is safe to say that there is little chance that this information is wrong.”
“okay.”
“I would like to take advantage of this opportunity to ask the soldier.”
Teng Tianqiao’s expression became grim.
“I know that due to your position as a military officer, you have to act like you are not surprised even when surprised, but unlike other service members, you are too calm.”
“….”
“Did you know this?”
It was the moment when Zhuge Munho, who was quietly watching Deungcheongyo, opened his mouth.
“I knew.”
At that moment, everyone’s eyes turned to the public ambassador.
The public ambassador nodded.
“This person knew that an unusual group of people other than birds was on the move.”
“what?!”
Deung Cheongyo’s face became distorted.
“The ambassador knew too?!”
“exactly. And I was the one who reported that fact to the military.”
“…!!”
The crowd could not help but be taken aback by the bombshell remark that went beyond imagination.
It was the same for Zhuge Li and Yan Wei. Even Mo Yong-gun’s eyes were slightly shaken by the public ambassador’s remarks.
Teng Tianqiao’s eyes trembled.
“You knew and didn’t tell us?”
“exactly.”
“…I need to explain this part properly! “Why didn’t you tell us?”
The public ambassador did not erase his calm expression.
“Because I can’t believe it.”
“what?!”
“Bind monks should be more accurately called the Three Religions. “I learned how long the three schools have been targeting the central plains and that their power is capable of sweeping the central plains.”
“Then even more so…!”
“And that some of them had infiltrated the government, the imperial palace, and even the martial arts world and were already laying the groundwork.”
“…?!”
The public ambassador sipped his tea.
“A monk is someone who serves Buddha. However, no matter how much I worship Buddha, I have not forgotten that I must strive for peace once I am in this world.”
“….”
“The problem is the process of achieving peace. “Even if the results are bad, I don’t know if it’s okay if there are no problems with the process, and it’s hard to agree with the opinion that it’s okay even if the process is bad, as long as the results are okay.”
“What do you want to say!”
Flash!
For an instant, the public ambassador’s eyes lit up.
The look in his eyes was so intense that Teng Tianqiao flinched without even realizing it. I didn’t dare turn my head away out of pride, but the look in the public ambassador’s eyes was so burdensome that if I had relaxed just a little, I would have avoided eye contact a long time ago.
“However, if they were encroaching on the central plains without any of us knowing, we would have already been defeated once.”
“….”
“There is something worse. What would the situation be like if, by chance, there was a member of the three religions among us?”
“…!!”
“It won’t even be a real fight. Before we know it, we will be watching the great power as they control it, and then we will be defeated in vain at an unexpected moment.”
The public ambassador sighed.
“I know how much these remarks hurt your pride. However, this is also the reason why I could not easily disclose information as a poor monk.”
“No matter what!”
“Their power is already complete. “He has infiltrated the midfield over a long period of time in order to achieve a complete victory, not just glory, but considering his actual power, it is assumed that he can compete with the midfielder Moorim right now.”
The public ambassador narrowed his eyes.
“I guess the secret I kept was in vain now thanks to Bonggong Deng. “My soldiers and I were investigating whether there was a Sejak among our soldiers and, if so, where it leads. If the real Sejak is here, he will try to hide even more thoroughly now.”
Teng Tianqiao was embarrassed. This is because the public ambassador suddenly became obsessed with himself.
“How can it be because of me…?!”
“I am not criticizing Bong-gong. “I am also guilty of deceiving the servants, so I must be punished for that.”
“….”
“However, in the name of Shaolin, I will not tolerate putting pressure on the military. “Wouldn’t it be extremely rude to say something about such a trivial matter to someone who works tirelessly for the world and who has to deceive everyone if necessary to achieve good?”
“….”
“If you want to throw a stone, throw it at me. “I will definitely take responsibility for my arrogance.”
“…I will clearly remember those words.”
“I won’t say it twice.”
Ambassador Gong Gong looked at Zhuge Wenhao.
“Isn’t that right, soldier?”
The ambassador smiled and narrowed one eye.
Zhuge Wenhu could not help but sigh inwardly.
