Episode 1251 And to live! (1)
“Soldier!”
One person ran violently into the quiet Daejeon. However, the person who was reviewing the mountain of ledgers on his desk did not even glance at the person who rushed in.
“Military.”
“wait.”
The prostrate person waited in silence.
The man, who had been shuffling through documents for as long as the candle was burning, wrote his signature on one side of the ledger with fine pen and closed the ledger.
“Approved and sent these documents.”
“yes.”
The person waiting next to me answered politely.
“Summon the people who wrote this ledger separately and lock them in prison.”
“Yes military.”
“especially.”
Hu Jiaming threw the ledger he was holding on the desk.
“The person responsible for this ledger should abolish Dantian, cut off the tendons of his entire body, and imprison him in an underground prison. Then, release the troops and confiscate the family assets. If there is anyone who resists, make them do the same thing.”
“If you go into prison like that, you won’t last long.”
“Really? I almost made a mistake. Then take him out of prison and cut off his head before he dies. I can’t let him die because of his expulsion.”
“…I will do as you commanded!”
The military leader of the Sapaeryun closed his eyes and gently pressed his temples.
“People are something that cannot be understood at all. Which do you think is more important, my life or my small amount of wealth?”
Even though they clearly know that if they are caught embezzling the offerings of a room, they will die in the worst possible way, and although the number of people who actually die like that is not that small, they secretly commit the act again whenever they have a chance.
He was also a Sapa, but he was sick and tired of these guys.
But what can you do? That it was his choice.
Hu Jiaming slowly opened his eyes and said.
“Report.”
“Yes, soldier! We are ready to set sail.”
“You’re late.”
“…I have nothing to say.”
Hu Jiaming’s eyes turned to the wide open water. The blue sky cleared of clouds came into view. It hasn’t been long since the typhoon cleared, so the waves are still high, but at this level, there shouldn’t be any problems with sailing.
“Haenam…”
Ho Ji-myeong slowly stood up from his seat.
“Nothing good will come of dragging it on for too long. Get the troops on board.”
“yes!”
The person who reported it bowed his head deeply and ran outside. Hu Jiaming glanced at the documents that had not yet been processed with his own two eyes and immediately gave up his regrets and walked away.
‘It would be okay if we take care of it first in Haenam and then come back and finish it.’
It won’t take that long.
However…
“Moonbang(文房).”
“Yes military.”
“Have you heard any reports about the movements of Gupailbang or Cheonwoomaeng?”
“The last time I checked was three days ago, but there was no significant movement until then.”
From the Yangtze River where they are located, no matter what they do, they cannot reach this place within three days.
“Apart from the fact that it’s just a group of nine people, it’s also Cheonwoo Meng…”
A faint sneer appeared on the corner of Hu Jiaming’s mouth.
“There’s nothing else they can do, right?”
“Probably not.”
“…yes?”
Hu Jiaming said calmly.
“If I had known the situation, I would have done something. That’s what they are.”
“But this place…”
“It doesn’t matter whether it’s Haenam or not. They would have at least started a fight on the Yangtze River to prevent us from concentrating on this place. But the fact that we haven’t moved means they have information that we have moved. “It means it didn’t go in.”
Hu Jiaming immediately subtly revised his assessment of Chen Yumeng. It was clear that their intelligence was weaker than he expected. As for Gangnam, that is.
‘What about Old File Room? No, even if they knew, they wouldn’t have passed on the information to Cheonwoomaeng. No… no. If he had known, he would have leaked information so that Cheon Woo-maeng and Sapae-ryeon could use each other’s power. Because that old man is like that.’
As he was organizing his mind based on the information he had obtained, the mysterious voice of Munbang passed by his ears.
“…I don’t really understand, military. If you were to ask which side is related to Haenam, isn’t it the Gu-Pai-Il-Bang side? But why is Cheonwoo-maeng moving? Is there any benefit to them?”
Hu Jiaming did not answer that question. Because there is no need to explain it to make them understand. It is the family name that understands the situation and makes a decision. All they have to do is follow his instructions.
‘Those who act based on practicality would not go through this trouble.’
The reason they are annoying is because they cannot find a principle in their actions. There may be a reason for everything, but I couldn’t understand the principle at all from this point of view.
It seemed that Jang Il-Soman could even calculate their movements to some extent, but…
‘That’s not what’s important right now.’
Hu Jiaming put his thoughts aside for a moment and walked quickly.
In any case, this incident in Haenam will be a great warning to them. A clear warning that shows what will happen if you dare to go against the scam.
Therefore, it must be dealt with with utmost certainty and cruelty.
“It doesn’t matter what you do now. Whether it’s Gupa Ilbang or Cheon Umaeng, you will only hear news of the burned down Haenam.”
That’s why he came forward himself.
“Finish all preparations within an hour. We are going to Haenam.”
“Yes! Military!”
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“Death penalty. Aren’t we gathered here for the excommunication ceremony?”
“…I thought so too.”
“Then why are they doing that?”
“well?”
Haenam’s disciples, who had not yet been informed of the situation, looked at Cheon Woo-maeng’s followers with puzzled faces.
In fact, it is a situation that cannot help but be strange to them.
Of course, excommunication is not something that needs to be hidden from others, but isn’t it strangely uncomfortable to show it?
Whether a disciple commits a sin and is excommunicated or walks out on his own, it would be embarrassing for the sect.
“Weren’t you leaving after eating?”
“Are you going to leave after seeing the excommunication ceremony?”
“…That doesn’t make sense?”
However, the reason we cannot blindly criticize those who intruded here without notice is because the person standing with the Cheonwoomaeng’s followers is none other than Geumyangbaek, the chieftain of Haenam.
Sometimes one action speaks louder than a thousand words. Isn’t the fact that Geumyangbaek is standing there together with clear evidence that their actions were tolerated at the sect level?
“Big brother. Big brother, have you heard anything?”
Those who did not understand the situation at all ended up visiting Kwak Hwan-so. This is because, as far as they know, the person who had the last conversation with them was Kwak Hwan-so.
“Jang Mun-in will tell you.”
“yes?”
“First, wait.”
“…All right.”
I had some doubts, but I couldn’t ask any more questions. Because of the limited seating, it was burdensome to even continue talking.
‘I don’t think you understand.’
Lee Ja-yang frowned. I feel this often, but those who visit Haenam too often go too far.
What kind of seat is this?
A place to instill a sense of guilt in those who leave the clan? No, it’s not like that.
This is a place where those who pledged to protect Haenam even in this situation make their final determination while watching those leaving.
Therefore, it is a place that must be even more pure. However, with such impurities involved, I couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable.
‘It is said that all of the young warriors of Cheonwoomaeng are world-class talents.’
It seems to be right to say that there is nothing in the world that is harder to believe than a rumor. Do you have the right to be called Gigi just because you are strong in martial arts? For people who don’t even notice things like that.
While Lee Ja-yang was trying her best to somehow soothe her discomfort, Geumyangbaek stepped up to the podium.
Haenam’s disciples immediately straightened their posture and greeted Jang Mun-in.
Geumyangbaek, who stood on the podium, looked around at everyone and opened his mouth.
“Today… originally, an excommunication ceremony was scheduled to be held for those leaving Haenam.”
usually? Those who sensed that something was wrong paid close attention to Geumyangbaek’s next words.
“But we decided to skip the excommunication ceremony. Instead!”
Geumyangbaek shouted in a stern tone and looked at his disciples.
“I would like to share with everyone my plan to deal with the enemies of the League of Fighters!”
Lee Ja-yang frowned.
‘What do you mean by this all of a sudden?’
How to deal with them has already been decided…
“I, Geumyangbaek! As the master of Haenam, I will lead the disciples of Haenam and head to the land of Gangnam, which they rule.”
Haenam’s disciples were all frightened by those words that fell like a thunderbolt.
“yes?”
“Now Jangmun-in!”
“You mean Gangnam?”
Of course, they were also thinking about the possibility that Jang Moon-in would pursue a different method. If things turn out like this, you can die, but you can also get on a boat and head to the open sea far away.
But Gangnam? What kind of crazy person would throw himself into a cave to avoid a tiger?
However, Geumyangbaek continued without waiting for their understanding.
“And! The messengers of Cheonwoomaeng here will also head to Gangnam with our Haenam.”
This time, everyone’s attention was focused on those standing below the podium. Even under all those gazes, they just stood calmly. As if to prove that all these words are true.
“Now, Jang Moon-in. Why so suddenly…”
“I’m not forcing you!”
Geumyangbaek shouted.
“The reason the excommunication ceremony is not held separately is because being excommunicated in front of everyone may be a path that cannot be chosen for some people. Those who are not prepared to spend their last days with Haenam should remain on S Island. If so, they will be able to survive.”
“…”
“But!”
Geumyangbaek bit his lip and shouted.
“Those who will fight under the name of Haenam until the end! Those who want to risk their lives and open a path of survival, follow me. We will conquer that Gangnam, pierce the heart of the enemy, and head to the Yangtze River. And not in Haenam, but on the Yangtze River, that evil evil spirit. “We will continue the fight against!”
“…”
“He who believes in me!”
Geumyangbaek looked around at everyone and shouted.
“And those who cannot abandon the name Haenam, come forward! I will gladly cross the sea with them. I will let the world know that Haenam’s spirit is alive!”
In the heavy silence, Haenam’s disciples just looked at Geumyangbaek. This is because I had no idea how to react to those words, which were filled with only strong will and no logic whatsoever.
And at that moment, Kwak Hwan-so, who had been silent until now, slowly stepped forward and stood face to face with Geumyangbaek.
“Disciple Kwak Hwan-so, I dare to ask Jang Mun-in a question.”
“Huh!”
Kwak Hwan-so bowed and asked in a clear voice.
“Why does Jang Moon-in want to fight in Gangnam instead of here?”
Geumyangbaek took a deep breath at those words. And said.
“Some say that fishermen are people who know the laws of the sea and obey them.”
“…”
“What do you think? Is that true?”
Some people shook their heads.
“Yes. That is absolutely not the case. The best way to adapt to the sea is not to go out to sea. Even though the bar may change at any time due to its whims, there is no way you cannot return from the sea if you do not steer the ship! The numerous tragedies that occurred in Haenam will not be repeated either.”
Geumyangbaek shouted with stern eyes.
“Nevertheless, we set out to sea. Even though I knew how dangerous it was, and even though I knew I might never come back! Then they drive the boat out and throw the net. Because that is the way of those who fight, and that is the way of those who resist!”
Everyone here is the son and daughter of those who fight against the sea. So there is no one who cannot understand this story of Geumyangbaek.
“To us, Gangnam is a place full of turbulent waves . It’s like the sea. so? Are you going to starve to death by docking your boat and staring out at the sea? Are you going to accept death because it is reckless to go out into the sea during a typhoon?”
No. No one would do that. At least not a person from Haenam. “Why are you
going to Gangnam?”
Geumyangbaek took a deep breath and shouted like a roar.
” To fight! And to live! Even if it seems extremely reckless, those who live in the sea will know. There is nothing more reckless than just staying and waiting for death!”
Geumyangbaek’s gaze turned to Cheon Woo-maeng’s group on one side.
“They told me something that even I had forgotten. The guests from the land reminded us of the things that we who live on the sea had to understand before anyone else. It is an obvious fact that if you want to protect, if you want to live, you have to fight!”
Finally, Geumyangbaek’s eyes fell on Kwak Hwanso.
“That’s why I’m going. No matter how afraid you are of that swashbuckling sea, it won’t be as scary as the turbulent sea.”
Kwak Hwan-so nodded slowly. Then, he pulled out the sword from his waist.
“My father also never returned from the sea.”
” …”
“When I was a child full of bullying, I resented my father for that. But… Now I have reached the age where I have to take responsibility for someone, and I have finally come to understand my father’s choice. Sometimes you have to take risks.” The two people’s eyes met in the air. ”
Jang
Moon-in wants Gangnam. “If you want to go,”
Kwak Hwan-so held out the sword he was clutching.
“As the Haenam citizen of one of my disciples, Kwak Hwan-so, I will follow that path!”