Episode 1553. well. Which one? (3)
“In the end, Cheon Woo-maeng moved.”
Jong Li-hyung, the co-chief, watched the court closely. It was not easy to read his emotions as he had no facial expression and even his eyes were closed.
“What on earth are you thinking?”
Pengyeop muttered, his face hardening.
The Gupa is not the only one exposed to Jang Il-so’s blade aimed at Gangbuk. No, rather, it can be seen that Cheonwoo-maeng is a more dangerous situation.
Unlike the old factions that are gathered around the vague and insubstantial central point of Hubei, Cheonwoomaeng has a clear substance called Hwaeum.
You never know when that Jang Il-so will strike with harmony. In such a situation, disperse the troops of the main camp?
This was something no idiot would do.
“How much power do you say was sent to Gangbuk? “Isn’t this just a bit condescending?”
“It is difficult to understand because the government has not yet sent us accurate information… but it appears that at least two percent of Cheonwoomaeng’s forces have been dispatched to Gangbuk.”
“Open…”
Pengyeop gritted his teeth.
The fact that ‘information will not be sent’ was more annoying to my ears than the fact that ‘this will be done’.
The recent openness discriminates against the old faction and the Cheonwoomaeng faction to the extent that it can be said to be blatant. Ever since the new Ark was inaugurated.
My stomach turned, but I had no idea what to do. If there is no immediate opening, their eyes and ears will be blind, and they are currently unable to leave Hubei.
“Are you sure about this information?”
“Yes, I think so.”
It’s not that I have to do this, it’s that I have to do ‘minimum’.
In a war, Hal’s troops can turn the difference between victory and defeat.
But you’re wasting that precious energy just to catch Sapa’s noobs.
Pengyeop shook his head. Zongli-hyung said.
“Have you seen Cheon Woo-maeng’s eccentricities once or twice?”
“This incident is not something to be judged on that level.”
Pengyeop was cold.
“As you said, it is true that Chun Woo-maeng has done strange things several times, but most of them were things that could have ended in the destruction of one or two sects at best. No, if you think about it, it actually wasn’t that much.”
“…What does that mean?”
“The faces of those who moved were so extravagant that it was exaggerated to some extent, but what Chun Woo-maeng has done so far means that the damage would not have been enormous if resolved incorrectly. “Isn’t that true just by looking at Haenam?”
Zhong Li-heng and Fa-gye, who were listening, nodded at the same time.
After hearing it for sure, it’s not wrong. Even if a major problem occurred on the way to Haenam, it was a problem that would end in the death of at most a dozen people on Cheon Woo-maeng’s side. They only attracted attention because they were gaining popularity.
“But not in this case. This is a choice that can lead to the destruction of Cheonwoomaeng. “Why are you doing this…”
Pengyeop shook his head as if he had no idea.
At that time, the court, which had been silent until now, opened its eyes and mouth.
“It is difficult to build a waterway.”
“Bangjang.”
“But what is more difficult than that is… blocking the waterway once it has been opened.”
The eyes of those gathered sank.
There is no one here who does not understand what this means.
“There is no way to do it because it is a trend. Even if you know that the path is wrong, there is no way to turn back now. Even if it’s the Hwasan Sword Association.”
“Uhm…”
Pengyeop let out a slightly groaning sound.
It’s a good thing to be self-employed. It would be enough to laugh at Cheon Woo-maeng, who was talking about how proud he was, as he was tripping over his own tricks, but the problem is that the repercussions are not limited to Cheon Woo-maeng.
If Cheonwoo-maeng is upset right now, isn’t it the old faction that will have to bear the burden?
“But… I thought you would at least suffer.”
The court muttered softly. Pengyeop did not miss the brief, bitter smile forming on his lips.
“I expected to be hindered by the work I had done… but it seems like I was able to react very quickly to that.”
“What do you think, Pangaju?”
“It’s probably one of two things. “Either the Hwasan Swordsman Association is dumber than we expected… or he can no longer control Cheonwoo-maeng at will.”
At that moment, everyone was lost in thought with serious faces.
Is Cheongmyeong of the Hwasan Swordsman Association more foolish than I thought?
That can’t be possible.
People here are not lacking in confidence in themselves, but they are not unnecessarily arrogant either. At least they acknowledged that the Hwasan Sword Association was much better than them when it came to using their brains.
Jong-li-hyung answered.
“I guess it’s the latter.”
“maybe.”
“But is that possible? “Considering what he has done so far, it is only natural that his right to speak out will increase.”
Even if the Hwasan Sword Association were to oust King Hyeonjong and take over as leader, those who don’t know much about it or those who know enough to glance at it would nod their heads.
“Things in this world don’t always work out that way.”
The court stayed the complaint.
“Let’s leave this story to this end. “It’s like spitting in my face and I’m completely embarrassed.”
“Hmm.”
Zhongli-hyung cleared his throat with an awkward expression.
What the court said is correct. The world’s Shaolin masters are losing control of their sects and students are leaving Songshan at will, so what’s so great about the young Hwasan Sword Association’s control not working as well as expected?
The court took a quick look at the map showing Cheon Woo-maeng’s advance route that was given to him at the opening ceremony, and then opened his mouth again.
“So… how are the movements of the Sapae-ryeon?”
“There is no significant movement yet. Zhangjiajie continues to be bustling, but compared to the noise, it’s not particularly…”
Zhongli-hyung was trying to say, ‘Actually, I guess Sapae-ryeon doesn’t have any intention of moving?’
“Except for moving.”
“yes?”
But before the question could even be asked, the court spoke firmly.
“Because you responded.”
The court’s eyes were dark as they looked at the map.
No matter how much you think about it, the moves shown by Sapaeryun are not moves that can effectively create something. If that number has any significance….
‘It would mean that it moved Cheonwoo-maeng.’
So, Sapaeryun will definitely move sooner or later. As long as Cheon Woo-maeng moves, there will definitely be a gap, and Jang Il-so is the one who can stab that gap more accurately than anyone else.
Of course, Jang Il-so could not have predicted that Cheon Woo-maeng would act in such a foolish way.
“Tell the public. From now on, don’t take your eyes off Zhangjiajie even for a moment.”
“I’ll let you know, but I wonder if opening up will work the way we want…”
“All you have to do is say that. It’s not like they don’t have any ideas about the new ark of openness, so they won’t try to completely shun the old faction in the current situation. Especially since my life is at stake.”
“…I understand, room manager.”
Zhongliheng sighed deeply.
It’s an openness that we’ve been pushing like a limb for a long time, but how did we end up paying attention to people’s opinions while saying such obvious things?
“Is there any news from Zhuge Family yet?”
“They say they will join us as soon as they clear the area. Coincidentally, thanks to Cheon Woo-maeng’s move, organization has become easier, so it looks like joining will be sooner than expected.”
“Fortunately, the.”
The court answered briefly and stared at the map with hard eyes.
‘Defeat.’
It moves. He definitely moves.
So the court will not move a single step from here. The principle that movement creates a gap would equally apply to Jang Il-so. The court was planning to take advantage of that gap.
“Amitabha Buddha.”
Disapproval spread heavily throughout the room.
It’s a blow. After enduring and enduring, with that stabbing blow.
‘Everything will be put back in place.’
It is the natural place where everything should be.
* * *
“Cheon Wu-meng has moved.”
Hu Jiaming’s eyes shone coldly.
“Just as I expected.”
“Hmm.”
Jang Il-so glanced at Hu Jia-myeong and frowned slightly.
“But why do you look like that? Like a thief in your house?”
“They are acting as expected.”
A deep sigh flowed from Jang Il-so’s mouth.
“ha. I guess I’ve been pampering you too much. “I will give you a vacation as soon as this war is over, so why not go somewhere with nice mountains and water and get some rest?”
“…Thank you for your concern, but my head is perfectly fine.”
‘I don’t think so,’ said Ho Ga-myeong, ignoring Jang Il-so, who was tilting his head.
“It goes without saying that idiots like the old faction act as expected, but they are not fools. Even if we leave the Hwasan Sword Association out of the question, isn’t the Green Forest King Lim So-byeong not an easy person?”
“Hmm?”
“There’s no way he didn’t know what we were after. But to move in such an obvious direction…”
“Are you saying you must have hidden another number?”
Hu Jiaming nodded heavily.
Never disrespect the other person. No, I can’t downplay it. Because you have already confirmed that your opponent’s abilities are higher than yours.
So you have to be careful in everything.
“yes. That’s my opinion.”
“A pseudonym, a pseudonym.”
Jang Il-so shook his head exaggeratedly. Hu Jiaming’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“Do you think differently, Lord?”
“Is there any difference? It’s obvious. “Are they the kind of people who move straight ahead?”
“If you do that…”
The thoughts are not different, but the question is why the reaction is different.
Jang Il-so had a strange smile on his face.
“It has no meaning.”
“…yes?”
“It doesn’t matter what number you hide. “What is meaningful is not what the number is, but the fact that the number was created.”
These were words that even the family name of the world could not easily understand.
“Then do you see the current situation in a positive light?”
“well. Which one?”
Jang Il-so chuckled softly.
“There is no question of whether it is a good side or a bad side. “What matters is that they made a choice.”
“That choice might be right….”
“Tsk, tsk. Pseudonym. Why are you being so frustrated? It doesn’t matter whether the choice is right or wrong? What’s important is the fact that you made the choice. “Don’t you know?”
I don’t know. Hu Jiaming sighed.
However, it is not a matter of blaming Jang Il-so. Jang Il-so is probably explaining things as kindly as possible right now.
It’s just that the listener doesn’t understand.
“All we have to do is make their choices strangle us. And that’s… a simple thing that doesn’t require much effort.”
Jang Il-so’s red lips drew a line. Hu Jiaming quietly looked at his face.
How long has this person been picturing this situation and how long has he been waiting for this situation?
“There is no need to look at it with those eyes.”
Jang Il-so smiled.
“I’m not particularly great. If you were to judge by ability alone, the Hwasan Sword Association and the Shaolin leader’s abilities would be no worse than mine. No, there are some aspects where their abilities are much greater.”
“You are being too humble.”
Anyone in the world would think that. However, Jang Il-so shook his head and said as if he was sincere.
“I just know one thing they don’t.”
“…May I ask what that is?”
Jang Il-so’s eyes slowly turned outside the tent.
“Whether it’s a conspiracy taking place in a back alley or a huge war that will set the whole world on fire, what decides everything… is ultimately people.”
Jang Il-so’s face suddenly became cold.
As if I hate it, as if I admire it, maybe… As if afraid.
“Now I guess I’ll have to tell them that too.”
Jang Il-so smiled, quickly erasing the emotions that had arisen for a moment.
“This is enough. Tell them to start. It’s earlier than expected, but what can you do? Danny, you’re being so hasty. Tsk tsk.”
“yes. “I will give you instructions right away.”
Hu Jiaming turned and left.
Jang Il-so, who was looking down at his long fingernails with a drowsy face, raised the corner of his mouth.
‘Still, I thought you’d show a little bit.’
There is no need to consider right or wrong when making a choice.
But it was clear that it wasn’t a particularly interesting choice.
“You’re such a sociable kid.”
Jang Il-so’s eyes, bent with laughter, sparkled.
“If you don’t show it, I’ll force it. Then we will definitely understand each other better.”
A white, clear smile spread across his face for a long time, like a child who has just started a fun game.
