Episode 997 Just leave it alone. (2)
A temporary shelter in the Yangtze River basin hastily captured by Shaolin and Gong.
A cold voice came out from the deepest room.
“Please explain.”
The court sighed inwardly at the reprimand from Peng Ye, the head of the Peng family, Seomjeon Kweedo.
“Bangjang.”
“I am listening. “Paenggaju.”
“Is it so difficult for you to answer why this happened?”
“house owner.”
“I heard many stories on the way here. But there was only one voice that sounded the loudest.”
Pengyeop said while glaring straight at the court.
“Shaolin abandoned the agreement and morality and left Namgung abandoned on Maehwa Island.”
The court closed its eyes.
“And while Shaolin and Gong were not moving, that Cheonwoomaeng stepped forward and rescued the Namgung family without any damage.”
“….”
“Bangjang.”
Pengyeop bit his lip and continued speaking.
“Please answer me. How did this happen? “Is everything I heard true?”
“Amitabha Buddha.”
The court quietly recited its disapproval. As if to soothe a troubled mind. However, to Pengyeop, the disapproval only sounded like he was ignoring his responsibility.
“Tell me something!”
“Stop it!”
At that time, the person who raised his voice was not the court, but Jong Li-hyeong, Bokmasanin (伏魔山人), a long-time scholar of the communal faction.
Zhongliheng glared at Pengye with angry eyes.
“Are you qualified to say something like that?”
“Why am I not qualified to speak?”
“While Shaolin and our group were trying to do something on the Yangtze River, where was Paengga?”
“….”
“No matter how far it is from Paengga to here, this is not something that someone who has only arrived now would say! “Who can’t show up after work to give advice!”
“It took time to ask the family’s permission.”
“Do you think that’s an excuse?”
Pengyeop glared at Zhong Lihyeong with menacing eyes.
But it is true that he also has nothing to say. When they arrived, everything was already over.
“If only Hebei Paengga had arrived in time, we could have made a different move! “What can we do among ourselves when the reinforcements we originally planned to join are not coming?”
“So are you saying that you were just watching whether Namgung died or not?”
“What a sight! “You are speaking harshly!”
“Then what I said was wrong?”
The voices grew louder.
The court watched in silence as the two men fought.
Pengyeop, who looked like he was about to jump up and grab Jong-ri-hyeong, sighed at some point.
“…sorry.”
“….”
When Pengyeop suddenly apologized, Zhonglihyung also fell silent for a moment as if he was at a loss for words. Then, after looking at the leaf for a moment, he blushed and cleared his throat.
“no. “I also spoke harshly, Lord Paengga.”
“…I didn’t know I would come this late. “Even the Taesang elders came forward and unanimously opposed it.”
“Hmm.”
Sega is different from other clans. Unlike sects that automatically receive disciples when the time comes, generations of families are passed down through blood ties. And succession takes place only after the person who takes over as the next head of the family reaches an appropriate age.
The problem is if the succession takes place quickly.
Although they have retired from the front line, the Taesang elders and the previous head of the family who still have strength are expected to interfere in each of the affairs of the head of the family like a king.
In the Namgung family, such a thing did not happen because the King Namgung was so late, but this is actually a common occurrence. Didn’t Sacheondanga also experience a similar problem? If you think about it, it could be said to be a chronic problem for Sega.
Especially in the case of Se-ga, it would be very difficult to cut off the conversation harshly since all the interfering elders are the elders of the family.
“I understand.”
Zhong Lihyung nodded. But deep down, he was thinking about something else.
‘It’s a good thing that Panga didn’t arrive in time.’
Would things have been different if there had been a panga?
well.
Even if Panga had joined earlier, the court would not have changed its mind. Then there would probably have been greater criticism. It is said that there were three clans that ruled the river, but they were watching Buddhist temples across the river.
It was better because I could at least make an excuse that I couldn’t do anything because Panga arrived late.
“So what do you plan to do now?”
“…What do you mean?”
“We can’t help what has already happened. Shouldn’t we discuss what’s next?”
Jong-li-hyeong also nodded at Peng-yeop’s words. He was already feeling frustrated. The court remained seated here without saying a word.
“Bangjang.”
When Pengyeop was called, the court finally opened its mouth.
“First….”
“Yes.”
“I must say I am sorry. “Because of the old monk’s foolishness, the two sects are suffering humiliation that should not have been suffered, so there is no shame in them.”
The court bowed deeply.
“No, boss.”
“How can you be like this?”
Jong Li-hyung tried to dissuade the court, but smiled bitterly inwardly.
He was disgusted to see the conflict between Cheongmyeong and the court.
But that didn’t mean he could fight off Shaolin. If Gong-Gong had a hill other than Shaolin, he wouldn’t have come all the way to the Yangtze River in the first place.
In any case, they are a sect that is on the same level as Shaolin. Even though I was dying, I had no choice but to believe in Shaolin and go on. And that’s probably the same for Panga too.
The Namgung family and Sacheondang family, which formed the main axis of the five generations, have broken away from the five generations. That was no different from saying that the three remaining families would soon enter into a power struggle to gain the upper hand.
Now, it has become a situation where they have to be called the Three Great Families instead of the Five Great Families, but even the small reputation of being the best of the three is very important in the powerhouse.
And in that competition, the Penga will definitely need the power of Shaolin. No matter how much Shaolin has moved away from its absolute status in the past, isn’t Shaolin still Shaolin?
Even the two factions that are not Namgung or Sacheondang can be suppressed with the authority and power that Shaolin currently has.
It was a campaign that was initially undertaken despite opposition from the Taesang elders and the previous head of the family. In order to avoid being reprimanded for returning empty-handed and with a bad reputation, rather than gaining anything, Peng Yeop had to obtain Shaolin’s absolute support and return.
Rather, it means that it is a situation where Pengyeop has to be hung by the court more than Jongri Hyung.
“But… everything happens only after it reaches the end to know the result.”
“…Does that mean that this situation in the Yangtze River is not over yet?”
“That’s right.”
The court said with a somber expression.
“Everyone is hanging on to something so small right now. “The reason we summoned the nine factions in the first place wasn’t to save Namgung, right?”
“Ah…”
Zhong Li looked at the court as if it was something new. This is a fact that even he had forgotten.
“The purpose of our gathering in the first place was because that evil Sapae-ryeon showed signs of invading Gangbuk. “It wasn’t to save Namgung.”
“That’s right, Jang Mun-in.”
Jong-ri-hyeong quickly nodded as he felt like he was seeing some light.
Maybe it was just blindfolded and Aung, but Jong-li-hyung knew. There are definitely people in the world who blindly believe in Aung.
“If you mistakenly believe that you are doing your job just because the world criticizes you, a bigger disaster will come.”
“…Do you think the Sapae-ryeon can attack Gangbuk like this?”
“yes. “I think the odds are good.”
“But really…”
“Otherwise, there is no reason for the fleet of the waterway to still stay in the Yangtze River. “In the first place, aren’t we in a situation where we can’t attack Gangnam because of the Yangtze River Treaty?”
“After listening…”
Zhongli-hyung made a subtle expression.
If you think about it with common sense, there is no reason for them to camp out there.
No matter how many of them are accustomed to life on a ship, would it really be easy to wait indefinitely on a ship with poor supply?
“Bar manager. “If they attack, it will be difficult for our three sects to handle it.”
To be honest, Jong-li-hyung had no idea.
This is because I have never truly realized how much power that Sapaeryeon has. However, what is certain is that if war continues like this, the three factions here will bear the brunt of the damage.
‘That can never happen.’
And the court really scratched Jong Li-hyeong’s itch.
“Let’s send a message to other clans.”
“Did you say it was a formal statement?”
“yes.”
The court nodded.
“The last request for assistance was sent only in Shaolin’s name. However, this statement will include the names of the Hebei Feng family, the head of the Five Great Families, and the Joint Sect, the backbone of the Nine Faction One Party. Then the weight will change.”
“Hmm.”
“I don’t know if they will respond well, but at least we will be able to properly inform them of the situation here.”
“indeed.”
Pengyeop nodded.
Even if they don’t come to the Yangtze River, it’s not a bad idea because these three factions can get the justification that they’re blocking the invasion of Sapaeryeon.
“But… isn’t there also a Cheonwoomaeng here?”
The court shook its head in response to Zong Li-hyung’s question.
“That’s why we have to issue a statement instead.”
“What do you mean by that?”
“I don’t believe in heavenly blindness.”
“…the room manager.”
“I am not denying their heroic achievements. But no matter how much I think about it, the situation of entering Maehwa Island and returning without suffering any damage is very unnatural.”
“….”
“If the deceased had been twenty years old, he would not have said this. But is the fever dead? Five dead? The only ones who died were the Namgung family. In such a situation, can you really trust Tian Yu-meng?”
“That’s definitely unnatural.”
Pengyeop nodded.
Zhongli-hyung, who had seen the entire situation, still had an uncomfortable expression on his face, but the court’s words sounded much more persuasive to Pengyeop’s ears.
That means that the court’s argument sounds closer to the truth to those who have not seen the situation here with their own eyes.
no. Maybe that doesn’t mean anything at all.
People in the world prefer to believe in lies that are pleasant to hear rather than inconvenient truths, so Peng Yeop also had to believe those words.
My conscience was boiling, but I tried to suppress it. Thinking back to the family elders looking at him when he left the family.
“So, you two, please help. If we do that, everything will fall into place.”
“All right.”
“I will.”
After the conversation ended, there was a strange atmosphere in the room. The two people, unable to bear this, bowed their heads and immediately stood up. And the court did not bother to catch those two.
The court, left alone in the room, slowly held the prayer beads in his hand and rolled them slowly.
okay. It may be far-fetched. But…
‘If the Sapaeryeon really attacked Gangbuk, would this sound like a forced statement even then?’
If that happens, the whole situation will change.
Those who criticized them will all turn around and criticize Cheon Woo-maeng. He said he could have killed Jang Il-so, but he backed out because he felt his life was precious in order to avoid being sacrificed. So that’s what caused this whole situation.
Sometimes, rather than waiting for the flow of water to change, you have to change the flow yourself.
‘Who will go to hell if not me?’
He quietly closed his eyes.
In the quiet room, only the faint sound of rolling beads could be heard.
