Episode 909. We need an escort officer.
The Mid-Autumn Festival’s Wulin Festival is over, but the world is quiet.
It is because Hocheonmaeng and Nammaeng, who gathered people to oppose the famous religion, did not move.
People didn’t know, but Hocheon-maeng and Nam-maeng had already withdrawn from famous schools.
This is because he judged himself that he could not be the opponent of the famous religious leader and Lee Seon.
The problem is the hundreds of masters who have been recruited under the pretext of famous religions.
In the first place, Hocheonmaeng and Nammaeng planned to kill the rest of the remnants once the famous religious leader and Cheonwei-seon disappeared.
However, their plan was postponed because Yeonjeokha did not move.
It may be frustrating, but Hocheon-maeng and Nam-maeng did not send messengers to Seokgyeongjang to ask for help.
The Hocheon Maeng only noticed him after the incident at the Moorim Conference, and the Nam Maeng’s situation was similar.
Then, unexpected things happened.
The number of masters gathered through the Moorim Competition is three hundred for Hocheonmaeng and two hundred for Nammaeng.
The Hocheon League and the Southern League had to feed three hundred and two hundred people, respectively, without doing anything.
It is not difficult to provide food, clothing and shelter.
However, the monthly salary (月#) that was paid to them was a problem.
In the meantime, Meng paid differentially from hermit datnyang to 10 nyang for each soldier.
That led to the Hocheon League and the South League.
With Wolbong, the hermit of Hocheonmaeng went out every month for 2,000 nyang and the Nammaeng for 1,800 nyang.
That was a huge burden for the Hocheon League and the Southern League’s commander-in-chief, who had not yet won the right to do so.
In the end, the musketeers of the Hocheon League and the Southern League opened their hands to the top 10 of the continent.
This is an official request for support.
No one knew that such a decision by each musketeer would bring the conflict between Hocheon and Nammaeng, which had been under the surface until now, to the surface.
***
Ha Nam.
Luoyang.
As the ancient capital, Luoyang, had a large population and developed commerce, competition between the two sides was fierce.
Among them, two are the most famous.
They are Geumwa Sangbang and Sangjo Sangbang, which have been named among the top ten merchants of the continent.
The two sides showed similar but different moves.
For example, if Geumwa Sangbang expanded their personal connections through Hocheonmaeng, Sangjo Sangbang was close to Nammaeng.
In fact, the reason why Geumwa Sangbang chose the Hocheon Maeng was because Sangjo Sangbang was in close contact with the Nam Maeng.
The sonwol ark of Sangjo Sangbang was once friendly with the Namgung family to the extent of accepting the survivors of the Namgung family as diners.
The fact that he hired Gyeongcheondae as an escort for the Namgung family is still talked about by professional storytellers.
The Namgung family, who succeeded in rebuilding, did not forget the help of the ancestors and went out of their way if it was their job.
It is only natural that Geumwa Sangbang, which had to compete with such ancestors, leaned toward Hocheon.
gold and silver.
Three people sat facing each other in the office of the ark.
The ark’s eldest son, Koo Bon-woong, Kwak Yang-in, and the ark’s eldest son, Koo Ja-seo, are the ark’s eldest son.
Kwak Yang-in got lucky.
“The Hocheon League has officially requested sponsorship.”
“how much?”
Kwak Yang-in answered Koo Bon-woong’s question.
“The amount was said to be left to the discretion of the upper party.”
“Leave it to your own discretion… that’s a scary word indeed.”
Goo Bon-woong shook his head excitedly.
Rather than asking how much to pay, it would be really troublesome to say, ‘Pay it on your own’.
“That’s right. If it differs from the donations of other teenagers in Henan Province… you won’t hear good things about it even if you give money.”
“Did you say that the Hocheon League selected 300 people for the Moorim Competition?”
“Yes, the monthly salary paid to them alone is over 2,000 nyang.”
“It’s an amount that can help you open your hands in the Hocheon League with no additional sources of income. What about the Southern Alliance?”
“I heard that 200 people were selected and about 1,800 nyang were paid as monthly wages.”
“Isn’t there a hole for new money to come in, too?”
“It is said that they also asked for cooperation from Teenagers, who did not clearly state their position.”
“Are we excluded?”
“We, Geumwa Sangbang, have been supporting the Hocheon League since last year.”
Goo Bon-woong shook his head.
There are three Taisangbang in Henan.
These are Geumwa Sangbang and Sangjo Sangbang in Luoyang, and Jungwon Sangbang in Jeongju.
Among them, Geumwa Sangbang, Sangjo Sangbang on the side of the Hocheon League, and Sangjo Sangbang on the side of the Southern League were the last, and the position of the Jungwon Sangbang was unclear.
Suddenly, Gu Bon-woong asked.
“How is the matter of taking over Jinpyeong Sangbang and Ilshim Sangbang going?”
Not too long ago, the demonic cult roamed around Henan and plundered the upper ranks.
In the aftermath, several Sangbangs stumbled, and Jinpyeong Sangbang and Ilshim Sangbang were also such places.
Geumwa Sangbang also suffered damage, but Koo Bon-woong tried to take over the faltering Sangbangs by using the crisis as an opportunity.
“We had a provisional agreement for 100,000 silver coins… but the transaction has stopped as the ancestors suddenly intervened.”
“How much do they charge?”
“One hundred and fifty thousand nyang.”
“They are like dogs.”
The difference between 50,000 nyang is huge.
It was an amount that would shake even the ark of Jinpyeong Sangbang and Ilshim Sangbang.
“It is questionable whether the mutual ancestors have a real intention to take over.”
“What do you mean by that?”
“The ancestors also suffered greatly. Would they have spare funds of 300,000 nyang right now? It’s not because there’s an intention to take over… It’s more like a ploy to sabotage.”
“Are you saying that you can just put up a lot of money for Jinpyeong Sangbang and Ilshim Sangbang and then lose?”
“That’s right.”
Koo Bon-woong, who was worried, clicked his tongue and said.
“Tsk! Tell the ark of Jinpyeong Sangbang and Ilsim Sangbang. On the last day of October, let’s settle the takeover issue at Sangwoljeong (霜月停). We need to negotiate before the ancestors get involved any more.”
“They will leak information to their ancestors as well.”
Then, Koo Bon-woong spoke coldly.
“Ask the Hocheon League for support along with donations. I have to teach you what happens when you touch the gold and the upper part.”
“All right.”
Kwak Yang-in’s eyes were young.
He also agreed that ‘the time has come to step on so that the ancestors do not even dare to attack’.
Then, Gu Ja-seo carefully opened her mouth.
“The Ark’s ancestors are the source of funds for the Southern Alliance, is that okay?”
“This is Luoyang, not Hefei. Do you think the Hocheon Meng will let the Nam Meng install it in their room?”
Kwak Yang-in also said a word.
“If the Southern League intervenes, the Hocheon League won’t stand by. If you do, the Hocheonmaeng will collapse.”
“Ah…”
An exclamation flowed from Gu Ja-seo’s mouth.
Certainly now, the ancestors and superiors were in a situation where they had no choice but to suffer helplessly.
That’s how bloody winds were predicted in Sangwoljeong.
***
Maeng Jin-hyun.
Goseong Village.
Yeongamwan annex.
Early moning.
Waryong Swordsman Yeon Mu-baek looked at Gwak Yang-in and Noh-gyu, the acting chief of Geumwa Sangbang, with a puzzled face.
After I got back the IOU that my mother (Baek Mi-joo) collected a long time ago, I finished the transaction with Geumwa Sangbang, but I don’t know why they came back again.
Kwak Yang-in got lucky first.
“I heard a lot of words through Noh Haengsu. Considering the hardships he suffered while helping our counterparts, we should have visited him right away… but it’s too late.”
“you’re welcome. The merchant company suffered great damage, and I am always grateful for the return of the IOU.”
Due to an attack by blood in the past, the Ark’s son, Geumrin Daeju, and most of the crew lost their lives. For that reason, Mubaek Yeon felt indebted to Geumwa Sangbang.
“Most of the newly hired warriors at Geumwa Sangbang are mostly disciples of the Chilpa sect. They are very proud people.”
“Is that so.”
The haze bag was properly adjusted.
I don’t know why you’re talking about yourself like that.
“I will tell you directly. We highly value Yeon Gwan-ju’s ability. I want to formally invite Yeon Gwan-ju, but it must be difficult to operate a military officer, right? So, as you said, we need an escort officer for an important meeting soon. Command our newly hired warriors that day. I will pay you without hesitation.”
“Are you referring to the command of the disciples of the secular family of the Chilpa sect?”
“He is too proud to follow our instructions. To be honest, there is no master who can subdue them with force. That’s why I came to Yeon Gwangju. If it is Yeongwanju, I can believe it, and I have experience working with our superiors.”
“Hmm…. It’s such a sudden proposal, so what can I say right now…”
Hyeonmubaek paused slightly.
What is the point of rushing out to help without even checking the compensation?
“An important meeting is scheduled for the last day of October. If you command the newly hired warriors that day, I will give you five hundred hermits as a reward.”
“I’ll do it.”
There was nothing to waste time on.
If you work just one day, you will be given 500 hermits. Is there any fool who refuses?
As if he knew that, Yangin Kwak unfolded the prepared contract on the table.
***
End of October.
gold and silver.
Early moning.
Mubaek Yeon, who visited Geumwa Sangbang, headed to the backyard of Sangbang with Gwak Yang-in, the acting chief.
“By the way, does Yan Guan Zhu have any experience working with the secular disciples of the Chilpa sect?”
Perhaps because of the contractual relationship, the tone of the acting manager, who was respectful, had changed to haoche.
“This is the first time.”
“They are very stiff people, so I will have to prepare my mind.”
“All right.”
Hyeonmubaek took it lightly.
Waryongjang’s martial arts are not inferior to Chilpamun.
After learning the secret decision from Yeon Jeok-ha, that thought became more solid.
They’re not meant to work together for a long time, and if they don’t follow his command, they’ll just submit.
When I entered the backyard, I saw about 50 unmanned soldiers.
Unlike ordinary warriors, An-gwang’s form was truly like the disciples of the Chilpa clan.
After a while, Kwak Yang-in introduced the smoke bag to the soldiers.
“This is Waryong Swordsman Yeonmubaek Daehyeop. Yeondaehyeop is not the general manager of security today. From now on, I ask you to follow the command of the Great Council.”
At Kwak Yang-in’s hand gesture after he finished speaking, Yeon Mu-baek took a step forward.
“It’s a haze bag. Even though it’s a one-day relationship, please take good care of it.”
“…”
The warriors didn’t say anything, but they didn’t look bad either.
Hyeonmubaek was relieved inwardly.
I thought they would stretch out a little because they were the disciples of the Chilpa family, but their eyes were good.
After the brief meeting ceremony, Kwak Yang-in spoke.
“The meeting begins at noon. I rented the Sangwoljeong Pavilion for the day, so from now on, stop outsiders from entering.”
He was told to go to Sangwoljeong Pavilion immediately and block the entrance.
“All right.”
Yeonmubaek immediately moved to Sangwoljeong Pavilion with about 50 escorts.
After a meal (about 30 minutes), Yeon Mu-baek, who arrived at Sangwol Pavilion, tilted his head.
Sangwoljeong Pavilion was already lined with warriors from Geumwa Sangbang.
It’s not a lot, but to be honest, it was a number that I wanted to be okay with.
‘Even if it’s because of mutual ancestors, I think it’s a bit excessive…’
While I was thinking that, Song Joong-moon, a disciple of Yeongamugwan, ran up to me and greeted me with a smile.
“Master. Are you here!”
“Did you come to the golden belt?”
The haze bag looked around lightly.
I heard that Geumrindae, which survived the blood sacrifice, was newly renovated, so did they put it here?
“I heard that Master Ye was the general manager, so I waited for him to come. Phew! Seeing Master now puts my mind at ease.”
“Tsk! It’s because the person who wants to eat knife rice is so timid. Why is escorting the meeting hall so dangerous?”
Then Song Joong-moon asked with a puzzled face.
“I heard that Master was invited in preparation for a big fight in Sangwoljeong Pavilion, but didn’t you know?”