episode_0046

“Jinseung is dead?”

There was a commotion in Xiang Liang’s camp.

Who would have thought that the Jinseung army, which had been on a winning streak with the momentum to set the world on fire, would be annihilated in just one fight?

Besides, would you have thought that Jinseung would lose his life after just one defeat?

I didn’t understand it based on common sense.

“What on earth happened?”

In response to Xiang Liang’s mutterings, the generals and strategists each expressed their opinions.

From the reasonable opinion that the power of the Qin Dynasty showed its light late, to the absurd claim that the Qin Dynasty actually used witchcraft.

Hang Liang silently summarized their opinions.

‘Jin has shown his potential.’

That’s what Hang Liang concluded. That was the most reasonable and shortest explanation.

A simple explanation is closer to the correct answer than a complicated one.

That was the long-standing belief of the Hang family. And the conclusions drawn based on those beliefs are usually correct.

“What do you think, General Hang.”

Fan Jeung asked Hang Liang, who thought so.

Hang Liang lowered his posture and spoke politely.

“Feel free to call it a constant quantity, sir.”

But Beom Jeung shook his head.

“No, you are the supreme commander in charge of this camp, so it is right to call you by your title.”

Beomjeung continued.

“Do you know why Jinseung was defeated?”

Zhang Liang gathered his thoughts and opened his mouth.

“Naturally, a dying body has a big seizure. Qin Sheng first rose and shook the world, but the Qin Dynasty still remained. Isn’t it true that Jinseung was scorched to death by the last flame of the Jin Dynasty?”

Xiang Liang spoke cautiously.

But Beom Jeung shook his head heavily.

“No. That defeat was brought about by Jinseung himself. He deserved to be destroyed.”

“…”

Hang Liang kept his mouth shut and waited for Fan Zheng’s instructions.

“All six kingdoms were destroyed by the Jin dynasty. However, the country with the most resentment among them is Chu. 70 years have passed since King Huai died after falling for Qin’s deception, but even to this day, the people of Chu still mourn and feel angry about that incident.”

The soldiers in the Hangliang camp all thought of the same thing.

‘Even if there are only three houses left in the state of Chu, it will definitely be the state of Chu that will destroy the state of Jin.’

These words, conveyed by Nangong the Yinyang, were the proverb that most clearly revealed the resentment that remained deep in the hearts of the people of Chu.

“Although Qin Sheng rose up first, he abandoned this resentment of Chu. The people of Chu should resolve their resentment by raising descendants of the royal family of Chu. However, since Jinseung ascended to the throne on his own, how can his power last long?”

Hang Liang pondered Fan Jeung’s words.

Xiang Liang nodded, as if what he said was indeed correct.

“Thank you for the teachings, teacher.”

“Yes, General Hang. So what is the lesson you can learn from my teachings?”

“…”

Hang Liang took a moment to gather his thoughts.

“We shouldn’t repeat Jinseung’s mistake.”

“Yes.”

Beomjeung nodded.

“When you raised an army, the generals gathered because they believed that you would relieve the resentment of the state of Chu. They believed in you and followed you because you were the heir to the name of the Hang family, loyalists of the Chu Dynasty. If you abandon this faith, you too will become like Jinseung.”

Hearing Fan Jeung’s words, Hang Liang closed his eyes and fell into deep thought.

“What should I do, teacher?”

“It’s easy. Find the owner.”

“…the owner?”

Beomjeung grinned.

“There is a Confucius in a mountainous village north of Yeeum.”

“…”

“A cock living in hiding disguised as a shepherd. King Ae’s original name is Sim. He would be a good seed for the revival of the royal family. If you make this person your king and advance, you will be able to overcome no matter how fierce Jin’s counterattack. Because that is the power of the people of Chu.”

Fan Jeung stared at Hang Liang intently.

“How do you feel?”

Hang Liang bowed his posture and showed respect.

“I will follow your advice. Teacher.”

Hang Liang answered like that.

For Xiang Liang, who respected Fan Zheng and valued her intentions, the wisest choice was to follow her without hesitation.

After Xiang Liang bowed, he turned his head and looked at Xiang Zhe.

“I will choose a person with quick feet and order him to come to the king. And I would like to entrust you with one task.”

Hearing Hang Liang’s words, Hang Jeok bowed and bowed.

“Please give your order, uncle.”

Heng Liang opened his mouth without hesitation in response.

“There is a place that could be an annoying hindrance in the search for Wangson. It’s positive. The guys who have been hindering our advance at every turn are right there. Can you capture that place?”

Hearing what Heng Liang said, Heng Je immediately nodded.

“It’s not difficult.”

“Good.”

Heng Liang patted Heng Je on the shoulder.

“Go, tear it down. Write it down.”

The wake left the barracks with a military salute.

A wake preparing to march, selecting soldiers to join her.

A woman appeared behind her.

“Less.”

“Abu, are you here?”

Haengjeok always greeted Beomjeung who came and went without being surprised.

“Yes, I came because I wanted to give you advice.”

Beom Jeung smiled warmly and said.

“Yes, please say it, Abu. I will listen carefully.”

Fan Jeung continued speaking with a satisfied expression on his face.

“You said you wanted to help Yugye. Is that correct?”

“Yes.”

Wake answered.

“Let me give you one piece of advice that will most definitely help that child.”

Beom Jeung said so.

“What is it?”

Wake asked.

“Kill everything that is not human.”

“Yes?”

Heng Jeong did not understand Fan Jeung’s words and asked.

“The province you are about to enter is already a cave dominated by non-humans. Destroy that place and kill everyone.”

“…are you referring to Jin’s officials as non-humans?”

Haeng Jeong took pains to deduce the hidden meaning of Fan Jeung’s words.

But Beom Jeung shook his head.

“You will find out when you go there. Non-human things are mixing with humans to pursue evil. Kill them all.”

“…”

He asked, trying to calm his confused mind.

“It’s hard to understand what that means, Abu. However, I know that there are villains there that I need to deal with.”

“…”

Fan Jeung looked at the wake with testing eyes.

“But if I kill all people of both genders to get rid of those villains, what difference am I making from the villains? Even if it takes time, it would be right to sort out the good and evil among them and deal with them fairly.”

Fan Jeung’s face relaxed at Haeng Jeok’s answer.

“Jeok, this beautiful and heartbreaking child.”

Fan Jeung gently stroked Heng Jeong’s face.

“Go there and fight. Then you will know what I mean.”

“…”

“Be angry for a greater cause. Overturn evil for justice. Fight and fight and become a god of evil.”

“It is difficult to understand what you are saying. I am so brave that it is difficult to understand the meaning of flattery.”

Haengjeok said with eyes filled with embarrassment.

“Yeah… that’s right. You will be like that.”

Beomjeung said this in a sad voice.

“Then let me tell you this, child.”

“…Tell me.”

“Only if you do that will the child be able to achieve his/her wish.”

Beom Jeung said.

“Do it for Yugye’s sake.”

Hearing Fan Jeung’s words, Hang Jeok looked at her in silence for a moment.

“Okay.”

Haengjeok nodded.

“I can do anything for the will of the world.”

Hangjeok added.

“For the man who added meaning to my life…”

Beomjeung nodded.

“Good, kid. Then…”

“Hawawawa King!”

What instantly broke the heavy atmosphere was a strange crying sound made by a girl.

Heng Jeong, and even Fan Jeung, looked at the place where the sound came from with a puzzled face.

“Hoeeeenn! There are pretty sisters! As a proper lady, I was really surprised, but at the same time, I was happy to have more sisters to be with!”

The girl shouted excitedly, waving her arms busily.

The girl, who seemed to have come a long way, ran wild and ran wild.

“…Who are you?”

Haengjeok asked with a wary look.

“Hoeeeheng! Wow! I guess I forgot! If you even forgot to introduce yourself, you’re disqualified as a lady!”

The girl said ‘Bean!’ on her head. He stuck out his tongue and held out the honey chestnuts.

As his behavior and tone resembled those of a madman, Hang Jeok’s vigilance became even stronger.

No, what I felt was that of a madman was more of an excuse.

Haengjeok felt physiological disgust towards that girl.

Dark emotions stirred in Hang Jeok’s heart, like those who face an incomprehensible fear.

‘Should I cut it?’

Wake thought so.

This would indeed have been the case if it had not been for the greetings the girl poured out one after another.

“Han-nyeong!”

The girl stretched out only her thumb, index finger, and little finger, and stretched out her other fingers as if she were hurraying.

“Hanshin, hello! It means “Eyang!” I’m Hanshin! The best tactician in Jungwon! Invincible to the nation! I came here to help the Xiangliang army!”

Hanshin said, ‘Kyaaa!’ He shouted.

“…I think it’s Yusegae.”

Beomjeung muttered in an embarrassed voice. Even though she had seen him for a long time, she also could not hide her bewilderment at the appearance of a type of madman she had never seen before.

“What should I do, Abu?”

Wake whispered.

“Can’t wait to give me a high position! I want to be able to spread my talents widely!”

“…”

Beomjeung kept his mouth shut.

“…Wouldn’t it be okay to just order a housekeeper?”

Jipgeukrang.

This refers to an ordinary soldier who marches into the army carrying an iron pole.

“…I will do so. I’ll have to ask my uncle, but I think he’ll make that decision too.”

Wake answered.

“…Hoeeeenn!”

Han Xin, who ended up working as an ordinary soldier instead of achieving the success he had thought of, cried out, ‘Hoeng! ‘Hoeeeheng!’ All I did was cry.

He left Han Xin feeling a pounding headache.