Episode 476
Preparation below (1)
Zhuge Liang welcomed Yan Haozheng with a happy face.
“Are you here?”
“How have you been?”
“Haha, it’s me, it’s always the same.”
“You seem to have lost some weight.”
“It is the fate of those who use their brains. “Even though I drank so much medicine, my gray hair is growing rapidly.”
I could feel the pride in the military profession from the way he smiled. It was a really painful position, but it seemed like it was also very rewarding.
“by the way.”
Zhuge Wenhu’s face was filled with surprise.
“You are truly amazing. I used to see your level, but now it’s just a blur. Have we already gone into an area I can’t see?”
Zhuge Wenhu is also the head of a six-generation family and possesses considerable martial arts skills.
In particular, his eyesight is sharper than anyone else’s. Even in his eyes, he could no longer see where Yeonhojeong’s limits were.
The level gap has widened so much. Yeonhojeong has grown to the point where it is difficult to see where the end of the realm is, no matter how keen one’s eyes are.
Yeon Ho-jeong shook his head.
“There is still a long way to go. “I can’t fight with confidence at this level.”
Zhuge Wenhu laughed.
“Aren’t the standards too high? Now it’s meaningless to talk about your age. “If you are a martial artist who is stronger than the leaders of the Daemun Sect, which represents the White Path, you are a force capable of competing with the world.”
“If you want to discuss the world, you must reach the state of holy heaven.”
“I never thought I’d say this to you… but that’s excessive. You are not even thirty yet. “If you were a martial artist of that age and a martial arts expert like him, even if you search through history, there would be nothing to compare to.”
“As you said, soldier, discussing age is meaningless in the world we live in. “Especially now that the enemy’s strength is beyond imagination, we must acquire enough strength to collide head-on with the enemy’s water mass as soon as possible.”
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled.
“And there is one expert who is close to me even though he is of similar age to me.”
Zhuge Wenhu’s eyes widened.
“Who is that?”
“He is one of the candidates for Bothaam’s posthumous examination. “If you look at his talent and power, he is the closest to the next swordsman.”
“her! “Botha had that level of talent?!”
“It’s still half-baked. I don’t have the mental strength to make good use of that good martial arts skill. Well, we’ll have to wait and see if it gets better later.”
I was curious about what part of it you felt that way.
Zhuge Wenhu asked.
“Even if you’re a little tired, can you tell me how you’ve been? “Everything, including the candidate for Geomhu you just mentioned.”
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled again.
“Can you possibly be bored?”
He told Zhuge Munho exactly what he had said to Prince Mo Yong. The only difference was that the events in Bulsan were conveyed in their entirety.
Zhuge Wenhu nodded.
“There is bound to be a difference between receiving a report and hearing the story directly. Nevertheless, I feel like I’m hearing almost the same story I’ve already heard.”
“It means that Huai’s abilities are outstanding.”
It was Full Sang who wrote the report to Zhuge Munho.
The information received in the report and the words of the working-level staff working in the field are exactly consistent. This probably means that Full Sang conveyed the situation well.
It was an ability worthy of the later generation of openness to discuss the best in the world through information power.
“By the way, let’s go…”
Zhuge Wenhu sighed.
“As you said, Mukryongbuju’s greed was excessive. “No matter how much I hold a grudge against the Saeum Church, I can’t believe they would commit such a thing in these times.”
“To be exact, it may have been something that had been planned for several years, but it was something that could be put aside while we watched the situation unfold.”
“How is it? “What about the Mukryongbuju you see?”
“It won’t be much different from what you see.”
“Still, I should listen.”
Zhuge Wenhu’s face became serious.
“We are in a situation where we have to dispatch one of the core masters of the current Murim Alliance and the leader of the Yu military unit to the Mukryongbu. “You need to know even the smallest thing about the Inkryongbuju.”
Yeon Ho-jeong quenched his appetite.
“sorry. “For making such a decision without consultation.”
“Okay, you were a little harsh this time.”
“Tsk.”
“But the decision has already been made, so what can I do? And honestly, if the harm from that was greater than the benefit, I would have stopped it first.”
Zhuge Wenhu sighed.
“It is extremely dangerous, but… if the Lord of the Inkryong views you well, I think it is a good enough strategy as a countermeasure against the Three Religions.”
“Thank you for your understanding.”
“Tell me. What does the Mukryong Buju look like to you?”
Yeon Ho-jeong conveyed his thoughts honestly and without hesitation.
Zhuge Munho clicked his tongue.
“Recently, I have the feeling that the movements of the Inkryongbuju have become sharper than before. “After hearing what you said, it seems like things have definitely changed.”
“That’s right.”
“I understand. “I will compile everything I heard from you and try to persuade people in my own way.”
“thank you.”
“And finally.”
Now the most important thing remains.
“We have to catch Sejak, right?”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes lit up. His eyes were more serious than when he was having any serious conversation.
“Soldier, you might think the same thing, but… these three guys are really no ordinary guys.”
“It’s not at the level of an average guy. Meng’s servants are all seasoned people with excellent insight and experience. Do you know how to completely hide yourself among those people? “He is not someone who can be described as first-class or top-class.”
“What do you think, soldier? “How do you think we should break off in order to catch Sejak?”
I ask the military’s thoughts before my own.
From Yeon Hao-jeong’s words, Zhuge Mun-ho realized that he had already thought of a plan to some extent.
“It’s my idea…”
Zhuge Munho closed his eyes for a moment and was lost in thought before opening his mouth only after half a minute.
“Be honest. “I am skeptical about catching Sejak.”
It was an unexpected statement.
Zhuge Wenhu sighed and continued.
“One of the bonds is called Sejak. That fact means that even if Sejak is caught, it will be difficult to keep it secret. “To be precise, I can’t even estimate the probability of whether or not it will be kept secret.”
A strange look appeared in Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes.
“Why do you think that?”
“Because I don’t know how the three schools will respond.”
“…!”
“Is there a Sejak among the Murim League’s defense? It’s scary. We have to catch Sejak as soon as possible. But do you know that? “The fact that Sejak is hiding means that the abilities of the three religions are outstanding, but at the same time, it is an acknowledgment of the incompetence of the Murim Alliance.”
“You have to take that into account.”
“You have to take that into account. To be clear, I am a person who believes that even if a Murim leader commits a mistake, that fact should be made known to the public. If you want a century of peace, it might be better to keep it hidden. But if you look further, it’s something that shouldn’t be buried.”
“I think so too.”
“The problem is the current situation. The history of the Murim Alliance itself is long, but in fact, the Murim Alliance of that time is a new association that was recently founded. “It’s different from the Mukryongbu, but there are some similarities there.”
“Of course.”
“What if we catch Sejak? And what if the three religions, not us, reveal that Sejak took place?”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes wavered.
I had never thought of it this way.
‘then…?’
Announce to the whole world that the three religions planted Sejak in the Murim Alliance?
That can’t be possible. If that fact is made known, it may provide an opportunity for the martial arts people to unite as one, putting aside the disappointment of the martial arts alliance.
No matter how powerful the three religions are, there is no way they would make such an unreasonable move. If you do something like that, there is only one conclusion.
All-out war.
Attacking first before the midfield forces can gather.
In other words, there is no reason to publicize the fact that the three religions planted Sejak in the Murim Alliance in the first place. If they really wanted an all-out war, they would move south at once without revealing the secret.
“I know what you’re thinking. There’s no reason for them to do that. In that case, it would be better to gather all our forces and launch an all-out war.”
“you’re right.”
“But you seem shocked by what I said. “What is the reason?”
A shadow fell on Yeon Ho-jeong’s face.
“The three religions would have planted Sejak in other regions and sects besides the Murim Alliance.”
“The probability of that happening is extremely high.”
“Winning or losing in a public opinion war is usually decided by the player. “If the three religions announce the existence of Sejak and dominate public opinion first, there is a risk that the central government will fall into chaos before it can gather its strength.”
Zhuge Wenhu smiled.
“After all, you are a smart person.”
“But… it’s not very likely.”
“That’s the problem.”
Zhuge Munho’s face, which was full of smiles, hardened.
“It is not easy to predict the probability. “You know why it’s hard for me to escape these ominous thoughts.”
“Imperial palace.”
“That’s accurate.”
Sejak was planted in the Murim League? This is shocking.
However, they dispatched countless agents to the imperial palace as well. There is no way to know immediately to what extent the remnants of the Three Religions have taken control of the imperial palace.
It was something that could not be helped. No matter how much of a Murim alliance you have, you cannot interfere in the affairs of the imperial palace. It was almost impossible to even send someone to investigate the situation.
“This fight is not simply a war between Moorim vs. Moorim. “One of the biggest variables in this war is the imperial palace.”
Even if we lead the martial arts battle to the upper hand in the public opinion battle, if the imperial palace raises its head on the side of the three religions, all efforts made so far will be in vain.
Then why didn’t they delve into the imperial palace?
‘That doesn’t make sense.’
They are martial people. If a fight is hasty in the imperial palace in a situation where the Gwanlim Non-Aggression Treaty has been signed, the entire country will define the Murim Alliance as the enemy.
The reason the three religions did not immediately take over the imperial palace but worked in secret for a long time to increase their influence was because they knew the overwhelming power of legitimacy.
If the three religions occupy the imperial palace by force, the landslide victory they seek will be lost. They knew it.
“But because of the existence of the imperial palace, it makes no sense to spread false information without taking action.”
“You are right. I don’t know if there is a leader, but it’s impossible for now. No, even if the leader is holding on, that method won’t work.”
“So you have to catch it.”
“I have to catch it. “I’m just worried.”
Zhuge Wenhu sighed.
“I need to catch it, but I’m worried because I don’t know what the repercussions will be.”
An all-out war must be assumed even to capture just one of the three pieces.
This fight was like that. It is a fight on a completely different level than secretly exterminating the warlords of the Shinhwa religion.
There was silence between the two.
How much time has passed like that?
“Sir.”
“You tell me.”
“We have to catch Sejak. “It is something that must be done.”
“You are right. That’s true…”
“I also completely understand what you said about worrying about the future.”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes lit up.
“Then there is nothing we can do. “We have no choice but to attack first.”
“hmm? “What do you mean?”
“I told you a little while ago, right? “Winning or losing in a battle of public opinion usually depends on who plays the player.”
“It did.”
“….”
“You can’t believe it?!”
“yes.”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes grew cold.
“Isn’t it in your best interest to worry so much about just catching one thing?”
“…!!”
“Whether or not you have a marijuana fight later, start by securing a few houses around the corner.”
“It’s too dangerous!”
“It’s dangerous.”
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled and stood up.
“If it is dangerous to do it and it is dangerous to not do it, then you have to create an unexpected situation and stab them in the back. That way, they will not be able to think of anything else.”
