episode_0042

Even though I emerged as the ruler of Paehyeon, it was still difficult to say that my power was large.

Those who are worthy of being appointed as lieutenants include people who have accumulated experience as gangsters for a long time, such as Beongwae, Jubal, Jo Cham, Ha Hoo-yeong, and Noh Gwan.

As for internal affairs, there is Soha, who knows Paehyeon’s administration through his long career as a civil servant.

In grand strategy, there is an excellent eye for seeing the game.

It was enough to secure the support of noble families by capturing Ongchi, the capital of the army.

‘The problem is supplies…’

The biggest obstacle was money.

A group called the military that did not contribute to productivity was a money-eating monster just by existing.

Moreover, my army did not stand still.

He engaged in a battle with Jin’s army in Su (Zhejiang Province), and also combined with a miscellaneous army led by the above noblemen to attack Tang (Jiangsu Province).

Naturally, the amount of money needed for each battle increased several times the usual amount.

Of course, Paehyeon was not a very poor neighborhood.

The Pungeup area where I am currently sitting had sufficient productivity.

The problem is that the abundance of wealth ran out in an instant.

‘Damn you, Yeo clan!’

The female princess and her daughter, Yeochi, provoked me and jumped out.

The richest clan in Pungeup has emerged!

Normally, there would be no major problems with Paehyeon’s wealth just because one wealthy family stood out.

But now it is a difficult time.

The news that Paehyeon’s richest man had escaped was enough to stimulate others.

They judged the flight to be a sign of Paehyeon’s destruction. He quickly packed up his belongings and ran away.

And that was by selling all kinds of valuables to buy food!

It was only natural that Paehyeon’s food supply ran out.

“Jangryang.”

I asked with a sigh.

“What should I do, huh? If this continues, let alone Hamyang, we will starve to death.”

At my words, Zhang Liang was silent for a moment and then opened his mouth.

“The people from Dongyang (東陽), Yeonggun (寧君) and Jin family (Qin family), came to Yu (留) with a man named Gyeong (景駒) as the temporary king of Chu. You will be able to go to that person and get his wealth.”

“Oh, then!”

Zhang Liang shook his head.

“But this would be a bad idea.”

“…Why?”

“Their power is too Korean-American, and the person named Gyeong-gyeong is also weak. If we reach out first, they will probably welcome us without saying anything, and will embrace us and lend us supplies, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good thing.”

Zhang Liang quenched his thirst with water for a moment and continued speaking.

“It is something they do because they are in a hurry. If I hadn’t met you, I would have relied on them to come up with a plan to revive them, but there’s no need to do that now. There is no need to join hands with a weak opponent.”

I was silent for a moment to understand what Zhang Liang said, and then nodded.

“Yes. If you’re going to date a friend, it’s better to have a strong friend.”

“…I really like your shallow understanding. Simplifying everything and seeing it through to the center is a really good thing from a strategist’s point of view.”

“Is this a compliment?”

“This is the greatest compliment. If you want, I’ll pat you.”

Ningen-san! Lehu got the answer right! Lehu demands Puni Puni!

Since I had no such feelings, I just shook my head.

“Hmph! Next, there is something I am entrusting to Jinseung. It’s time to come under the command of Jinseung, who set up the foundation!”

“Jinseung…”

Well, according to the rumors these days, it looks like they are on a really good winning streak.

Many monarchs and generals from ruined countries are joining him, and the number of soldiers is increasing day by day.

I’ve said all that because Jinseung is the reason why I raised the army so carelessly in the first place. In other words, it can be said to be an incredible ability since it shook the entire empire with just one rebellion.

“Good. I have to go under the winning side.”

“That’s not it!”

Zhang Liang shouted loudly.

“Huh? No?”

“That’s right! It’s a big decision to unite with Jinseung! They’re already so big that even if we go, we’ll just get a cold lunch! There is a high possibility that your favor will not be granted!”

Zhang Liang continued speaking.

“Also, although Jangcho was big, there was no reason to unite them! The only driving force that binds them is ‘hatred toward the Qin Dynasty’! A group like this can never last long. Moreover, the division accelerated even more when Jinseung himself ascended to the throne! This is a house that has already started burning! Even if you go in, it’s hard to see a good situation!”

Zhang Liang explained.

“Jinseung doesn’t work, and Gyeongsang doesn’t work either. Then who should I go under?”

The name that Zhang Liang mentioned in response to my question was something I had not heard in a long time.

“Wrack.”

Zhang Liang brought up the name of the woman who led him to meet her.

“The child’s uncle has raised an army this time. They are not too small, so we are not anxious, and they are not too big, so there is less chance of them mistreating us. Moreover, since he is the true child of the famous general of the early period, Xiang Yan, his justification is sufficient. Plus, the Xiang Liang army is encamped nearby, so it’s even better!”

Wow!

Zhang Liang spread out his fan.

“This is our answer!”

“Good!”

I clapped my hands.

“Of course it’s Jangryang!”

“Hmph! Do you finally know that?”

“Then let’s leave right now!”

“Huh? Right now?”

“Ugh, follow me! As for riding Youngi… Well, it would be better for Youngi to stay here, so let’s go on horseback.”

My lightning-fast ability to act was one of my few strengths.

I ran out of the government office without even looking back.

It was urgent to save Jo Seo-rin’s life.

“Ki, wait for it!”

Zhang Liang jumped up and followed me.

“Handover! What are you planning to do with the handover?”

“That’s simple, Soha!”

I shouted as I got on my horse.

Zhang Liang hurriedly got on behind him.

“Yes?”

“Handover, don’t leave it to me!”

“? What is that… Brother Yugye?”

“Wow!”

I picked up the spurs and started running.

“Ki, I have to wait!”

Zhang Liang couldn’t even sit up properly and was screaming loudly.

…I guess it’ll be okay. Since he was a tougher guy than he looked, I accelerated my pace even more, thinking he would just sit back down.

“Pyeeooeongmiiin!!!!!”

Zhang Liang screamed at the top of his lungs.

*****

We ran without stopping and arrived at the place where Hang Liang was located.

And my prediction was rarely wrong.

“I will kill you… I will definitely kill you…”

Zhang Liang was unable to correct his posture and was hanging halfway.

…It was a shame because the Xiangliang army was nearby, otherwise we would have fallen.

I feel a bit sorry.

“Wow!”

Jangryang began to retch and vomit.

“Oh, it’s really dirty.”

I avoided Jangryang like I would avoid filth.

“Da, you… Because of who I am… Ouch!”

There may be some perverts who would be happy to see a beautiful woman’s vomit, but I don’t have a taste for that kind of thing.

I hurriedly walked away and left Jangryang behind.

Be strong, Zhang Liang.

Cheer up, Zhang Liang!

You can probably do well without me, right?

Leaving behind Zhang Liang’s burning anger and resentment, I approached Xiang Liang’s camp.

“Stop! Who are you?”

“Limited.”

“…Who is that?”

The sentry frowned.

Hmm, I thought I had become somewhat famous, but not to that extent.

I gave a more well-known name.

“It’s a loss.”

“Who is that again?”

…Madam, it’s embarrassing.

It was as if he said, ‘Don’t you know who I am?’ as if he were an addict with celebrity disease.

I suppressed my embarrassment and opened my mouth again.

“ is the county commander of nearby Pungeup. I came here because I have something to say to Hang Liang.”

“Don’t say that first.”

The sentry clicked his tongue and grumbled.

“Wait! I will report this to my Majesty! What is your business?”

“…I came to ask for supplies.”

The sentry turned his back and walked away.

It’s embarrassing.

I covered my face in shame after getting the blanket kick material for a week.

*****

“Limited?”

Hang Liang frowned for a moment and searched his mind.

After thinking about it for a while, I remembered a man I met in Hamyang.

‘He’s the man who saved my nephew.’

Hang Liang opened his mouth.

“Why did he come?”

“They say they came to ask for supplies!”

The sentry shouted in a high-spirited posture.

“…”

Asking for supplies is the same as saying you want to become a subject of Xiang Liang.

It was a pleasant thing for Heng Liang, whose primary goal was to expand the organization, but it was clearly undesirable to seek supplies other than those brought with him by soldiers.

“I understand. I will prepare an answer in a moment, so please wait outside.”

“Yep!”

The sentry saluted and went out of the barracks.

“A guy with nothing special was lucky.”

Hang Liang muttered.

“Maybe so.”

A woman suddenly appears from behind Xiang Liang and speaks to him with a laughing voice.

It was a crime.

“Are you here, sir?”

Hang Liang took the example and met Beomjeong.

Beom Jeung continued talking without receiving a greeting.

“Certainly he may be a person of no particular interest, however.”

Beomjeung chuckled and continued speaking.

“That person has the power to charm good people. I am not a person to be treated carelessly.”

“Is that so?”

Hang Liang nodded.

“Hey!”

Xiang Liang called the sentry.

“Prepare supplies to give to Yugye. And let’s select ten generals with the title of 5th Grandfather!”

The 5th Great God is the 9th work in terms of the early title system.

It meant giving 5,000 soldiers in addition to supplies.

“And treat him with the utmost respect! We will have a banquet for him tonight!”

The sentry responded loudly to Hang Liang’s command and hurriedly returned.

Heng Liang always respected Beom Jeung’s opinion. To him, Beomjeung’s short words were precious.

The wisdom given by humans from the world of immortals is more precious than a thousand gold.

“Hehe, I’m looking forward to it. I got to see in person the man who captured my child’s heart.”

Beomjeung’s long ears trembled.

Xiang Liang looked at her in silence.

Hang Liang felt an inexplicable chill for a moment.

‘Probably not.’

Hang Liang worked hard to shake off that anxiety.

‘Probably not. ‘It’s probably because I’m too sensitive.’

Hang Liang muttered to himself.

He dismissed the dark affection he read on Banseon’s face as an illusion and tried to swallow his anxiety.