Episode 1557 Can you back off? (2)
Boom!
The door opened roughly.
Tanggunak walked into the conference room with great strides. Just by looking at the icy face, it was enough to guess how serious the situation was.
“What is the situation?”
Before he even had time to sit down, he asked Lim So-byeong.
“The power of Surochai, including the Black Dragon King, has landed in Jiangbei.”
“Where is it?”
“…This is Anhui. In Hefei… it can be said that it is a short distance away.”
Tanggunak chewed his lower lip.
Anhui is the most key area in this operation. This is the location where the enemies have attacked the most, and furthermore, it is the home of the Namgung family. Therefore, the largest number of people from Cheonwoomaeng were dispatched.
But did Surochae land there?
‘Is it a coincidence?’
No, that can’t be true.
“Please sit down first.”
When King Hyeonjong, who came first, suggested it, Tanggunak quickly sat down. And with a stern face, he spoke to Hyeonjong.
“We need to bring the kids in.”
“….”
“I don’t know exactly what they are aiming for, but it is clear that they guided our movement through this incident. “We need to bring them back to the Cheonwoomaeng before something irreversible happens.”
Hyeonjong let out a faint sound of pain.
“One, matriarch….”
“Matriarch.”
Tanggunak’s voice fell coldly.
“Maybe it was wrong from the beginning. “We thought they had unleashed a group of miscreants to weaken the power of the Cheonwoomaeng headquarters, but perhaps what they were targeting were the children sent to Gangbuk themselves.”
If you think about it backwards, it is natural. Because it is common sense in strategy to target the weak side first rather than the strong side.
And the weak side now was not the main body of the Cheonwoomaeng, which had mostly preserved its strength and was united in harmony, but those who were scattered across the wide land of Gangbuk.
“So we need to bring the kids in right away and reorganize.”
“Can you step back?”
At that moment, Lim So-byeong’s cold voice penetrated Tanggunak’s ears. Tang Gunak’s eyebrows slightly furrowed.
“What does it mean?”
“I’m asking if there is a way to back out.”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about. Why did you create a network of contacts through the opening and the Beast Palace? “Isn’t it for moments like this?”
Hyeonjong nodded in agreement.
“Bring everyone in right now.”
As the two came to a consensus, Lim So-byeong sighed deeply.
He never thought he would say something like this out of his own mouth.
“…Then what happens to Gangbuk?”
“What do you mean by that?”
“Just letting those Sapa thugs loose turned into a fire. “They even invaded that place.”
The corners of Tang Kunak’s eyes trembled slightly.
“Unless the Sapae-ryeon is an idiot, its purpose is clear. But now, are you saying we should ignore all of that and crouch in harmony?”
Tang Gunak stared at Lim So-byeong silently, as if speechless. Lim So-byeong pressed the end of his fan against his throbbing temple.
“What about saving the civilians… Honestly, I still don’t know what the agreement that others are talking about is, but at least I know what it will look like to others if I step down now.”
“Now is not the time to worry about such things. “Don’t you know?”
Lim So-byeong scolded coldly.
“And how it will feel to those in Gangbuk.”
At these words, Tang Gunak had no choice but to keep his mouth shut.
“There is a clear difference between knowing something in your head and seeing it with your own eyes. Those who went to Gangbuk would have vividly witnessed the sight of evil enemies crossing the river and slaughtering civilians. But are you going to step back now? Just because they themselves have become dangerous?”
Lim So-byeong’s voice was calm and without pitch. But that made it sound even more terrifying.
“It may be a funny thing to say out of my mouth, but I was blinded by chance because I never backed down from a situation like this. If you tell them to die, they would die laughing, but if you tell them to abandon their civilians in order to survive, they will not listen.”
Tanggunak closed his eyes tightly.
Of course, Cheon Woo-maeng never said this with the intention of abandoning everyone in order to survive. However, it is only natural that it would sound like that from the perspective of the children who are out now.
Suddenly, two people’s faces appeared in my mind.
Party information and party flags. his children.
Because he is the head of the family and the father, he knows better than anyone else. If just the two of them were ordered to retreat, they would resist with all their might.
one.
“I will take care of everything. By order of the vice-captain, everyone must retreat. “I will not accept any complaints.”
However, Lim So-byeong stubbornly shook his head again this time.
“I can’t do that.”
Tang Gunak’s eyes became harsh. Lim So-byeong paid no heed and continued speaking calmly.
“No matter what anyone says, the sect that has been the most problematic in the Cheonwoo Alliance is Hwasan. I always took the lead in causing accidents. But things might be different this time.”
Tanggunak, who was planning to use his authority to suppress Lim So-byeong if the decision was not made, hesitated for a moment.
This is because two very familiar letters immediately appeared in my mind as I listened to Lim So-byeong’s words.
“…Is it Namgung?”
“yes.”
Lim So-byeong nodded with a somber expression.
If Tian Yu-meng retreats like this, Anhui will be reduced to ashes. But will the Namgung family really follow that command?
“We may be able to suppress the rebellion of the volcano with the authority of Lord Maeng and Jang Mun-in. However, the opposition of the Namgung family can never be defeated in that way. Rather, it will only lead to the departure of the Namgung family. “Unless the governor personally meets with Sojiazhu and persuades him… no, even that might be of no use.”
“….”
“And if such a situation arises….”
Lim So-byeong did not bother to say another word. However, Tanggunak was able to guess what he was saying.
Successive departures. No, even if you are not lucky enough to get there, the bond that binds you to Cheonwoo-maeng will definitely be broken.
At a time when a war is just beginning, nothing can be more terrible than this.
Crash.
Tang Gunak gritted his teeth.
Jang Il-so has only made his second move.
Depending on the situation, it is nothing more than pushing people who may have been of no use on the Yangtze River to the north of the river.
However, the situation has become so complicated.
The most important thing in this move is not the existence of the water rod. This is to create a situation where the move will be the most painful.
That Jang Il-so sat in the Zhang family and did it without a care in the world.
“Then what do you want to do?”
“You have to choose. Should we risk Namgung’s departure and internal dissatisfaction to bring them in? Or….”
Lim So-byeong spoke with a little more force, as if his intention was behind him.
“Should we fight against the ditch?”
“…Are you saying this in your right mind?”
“It’s not as bad a number as you might think. The military power of those currently in Gangbuk is at a level that cannot be ignored. “If it were on land rather than on water, it would be able to compete with a water rake.”
“What is possible and what can be done are different.”
“Be cool, Dangaju.”
Lim So-byeong shot back coldly.
“I know you feel worried because they are like your children, but they are no longer simply beings to protect and protect. “It is the full force of a Cheonwoomaeng that must be prepared to suffer damage at any time and even sacrifice itself when necessary.”
Tanggunak was silent. Then Hyeonjong, who had been listening quietly, opened his mouth.
“The Green Forest King.”
“Yes, Lord Maeng.”
“Have you told us about the situation?”
“First of all, I urgently sent a message to the governor.”
“To Cheongmyeong?”
“yes.”
“…Or to others?”
“The Musketeers were the first to know, but the others have probably been contacted by now.”
Hyeonjong’s face became a little darker. But that was all.
Lim So-byeong thought this was unexpected. I thought Hyeonjong would be the most anxious when a moment like this came, but surprisingly, he seemed calmer than Tang Gunak.
Maybe it’s because I’ve been thinking about this situation all along.
“Is it possible for me to contact Cheongmyeong again?”
“It is possible, but it will take some more time since we have already sent the gold medal. “What message are you trying to convey?”
“I’m worried.”
A look of sorrow fell on Hyeonjong’s face. Lim So-byeong sighed.
“I understand your feelings, but now is not the time to make hasty judgments. Gangbuk is large and there is still plenty of time to respond. First, let’s watch their movements a little more…”
“It would be nice if we had time for that. “But I’m afraid I won’t be able to do that.”
At that moment, Lim So-byeong’s eyes narrowed.
This is because it was difficult to understand King Hyeonjong’s vague words. I know it’s a situation that makes you angry, but now is not the time to talk about anything else…
“Maybe it’s not the time to worry about Namgung leaving.”
“…yes?”
“I heard the news has been delivered to everyone.”
“Of course.”
“Then how will the children come out?”
“…For now, we will wait for instructions from our side. “We are evacuating the civilians along the Yangtze River for now, so there is no need to go out to intercept them, right?”
“That’s right. That’s common sense. “Unless the people in Anhui now are members of the Nangong family.”
“The Namgung family….”
Lim So-byeong closed his mouth for a moment. At the same time, my hair stood up.
Only then did he understand what Hyeonjong’s concerns were.
He looks at the strategy and sees the situation. That’s why I couldn’t take one thing into consideration.
“No way?”
“Of course.”
“Namgung…Hwang….”
Hyeonjong nodded heavily at the name that came out like a moan.
“Surochae are the ones who destroyed the Namgung family on Maehwa Island and drove the head of the family, Emperor Namgung, to death. From the perspective of Sogaju of Namgung Dowi, who currently leads the Namgung family, he is an enemy who cannot live in the same world.”
“….”
“I’ve been patient with you so far, but it’s obvious even without looking at the extent of the resentment that has built up in your heart.”
Lim So-byeong grabbed the fan.
The Namgung family is currently in Anhui. Into such Anhui, none other than the enemy of Bulgongdaecheon (不共戴天) entered.
So how will Nangung Dowi come out?
“Can you step back?”
Hyeonjong repeats what Lim So-byeong said a moment ago.
“If the King of Green Forest is in Sogaju’s position….”
He can back down.
Lim So-byeong would answer that without the slightest hesitation. He can back down at any time. If it were for gain, he would even bow to the Black Dragon King.
But what about Namgung Dowi? Can Namgung Dowi really do that?
Maybe now is the only moment when I can take revenge with my own hands.
It is not very common for two people to have the opportunity to meet each other in a complex situation unfolding on a huge stage called Jungwon.
Would you be able to back down even if you knew that? Is that Namgung Dowi?
Lim So-byeong was silent. Hyeonjong said with a dark face.
“I hope that doesn’t happen, but…”
“Oh no…”
“Maybe it’s already too late.”
Crack.
The fan that Lim So-byeong was holding ended up breaking.
* * *
Kwasik.
The white scroll crumpled in my rough hands.
He slowly opened his fist again and looked down at his hand.
It’s a mess with calluses and ruptures everywhere.
In the past, his hands were as good as those of a swordsman, but now they are so rough that it is no exaggeration to say they are truly close to those of a demon.
he knows
What made his hands like this was seemingly a desire for improvement and a sense of responsibility. But in reality, it was a desire for revenge that was hidden deep inside.
Even after spending many nights, I could not forget it.
The father who sacrificed himself to send him first. And the pottery that poured down on the father. Even though he knew everything, he was so shabby that he had to run away. That misery.
“The Black Dragon King…he is a red light.”
The man, Namgung Dowi, slowly stood up.
He looked up at the wide blue sky and smiled.
“It’s Changcheon.”
It is the color of Namgung.
