episode_0414

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Dokgo Yi-seol headed from Yunnan to Xinjiang to meet Noegeomnangin.

Dokgo Iseol was able to continue collecting information about Noegeomnangin as he headed to Xinjiang.

In Cheonghae, warriors gathered from all over to watch the fight between the two men in person, and now that the dance was over, it was full of warriors returning to their hometowns, talking excitedly about what they had heard and seen.

These people wanted to say at least one more word in front of Lee Seol, who boasted the beauty of Yunnan’s best flower, so everyone was anxious not to reveal what they had seen and heard.

Dokgo Iseol was able to access a variety of information.

Among them, there was information that was surprising even to the Dokgo migration theory.

The point was that Noegeomnangin continued to fight behind the scenes with Jeongcheol.

This was a story that would completely change the value of Noegeomnangin.

‘If you think about it, nothing Jeongcheol did worked out properly. Moreover, there were too many things that were unclear about his actions.’

If it was all because of a fight with Noegeomnangin, then the story is roughly correct.

then.

It is highly likely that the words of Noegeomnangin, who declared that he would stop Jeongcheol in Dangata, were not just a righteous indignation, but the result of a cool-headed calculation that took into account his abilities and assets.

It was a situation where he could be praised as a hero of Sichuan just by causing damage to Jeongcheol or Sadoryun, so was there any need to hide that fact and continue the fight behind the scenes?

If there ever was a need for that, there is only one.

‘They used a male and a female. ‘Jeong-cheol used it very cleverly in a way that prevented him from raising the issue officially.’

Dokgo Iseol’s head turned quickly.

‘If this assumption is true… Noegeomnangin is not only a charlatan with explosive growth, but also a resourceful strategist who can block the actions of Sadyoryun and Jeongcheol without anyone knowing, and a person with the connections and power to carry out such a strategy. .’

Why did such a person remain as just a Sichuan ronin?

Although such a question arose, Dokgo Iseol shook his head. A person named Jeong Cheol already existed to make such a counterargument.

A person who wanted to shake off his power in Sacheon, the yolk of Sacheon and an unoccupied communist province.

Being the loser of Sichuan Province was worth it.

Even if Noegeomnangin threw away the black lip, would anyone really think of Noegeomnangin as just a ronin?

In Sichuan Province, Noegeomnangin would be treated as Sacheonnangin forever.

‘If you think about it now, is the only way for someone who is not a native of Sichuan Province to become a Sichuan native? So, is it possible for people like Jeongcheol and Noegeomnangin to emerge from that small group of ronin?’

So, is Noegeomnangin an ambitious person who crouched down while building a career as a ronin in order to take over Sichuan Province?

Dokgo Iseol shook his head to clear his mind.

My thoughts were too one-sided. No matter how you think about it, it was a stretch to guess the heart of a Noegeomnangin who had lived as a ronin for a long time with only fragmentary information.

‘But we can’t just dismiss Noegeomnangin as the charlatan he is rumored to be.’

There were too many things that were unclear, not only the growth and actions of Noegeomnangin but also Jeong Cheol’s actions, to be evaluated as a charlatan who simply believed in his will and rose up with determination.

Dokgo Iseol calmly organized his head.

I don’t know if he was an ambitious person who wanted to take over Sichuan Province, but the assumption that he and Jeongcheol had a fierce rivalry behind the scenes seemed highly likely.

‘The appearance of the leaders of the chiefs… which became the opportunity for the collapse of the Apostolic League. Could it be that the sudden movement of Podalap Palace’s Hyeongyeong master was also a move by Noegeomnangin?’

Dokgo Iseol instinctively felt strongly that Noegeomnangin was involved in the movements of Podalapgung.

Because there was no reason for the Podalap Palace experts to suddenly make a sudden move.

It would be an explanation if Noegeomnangin moved them.

The frontier forces were moved to deal a blow to the enemy.

In order to inflict damage on the enemy, he was literally a ‘dark beast’ that touched the pride of the Jungwon warriors.

It was such a sensitive issue that even Jeong Cheol would not be able to handle the backlash if he only mentioned the circumstances without clear evidence.

‘After that…’

Ak Gyeong-cheol and the Crouching Sokryeong faction, whose reputation has fallen into the abyss after being shamed by a warrior on the border.

In order to prey on the dependent faction, the factions of the Sadōryun faction moved, and the Amryong clan, which was close by distance, moved most actively and widened the scale to sort out the good and the bad from the successors.

To that end, we recruited external unmanned personnel…

I met Yong-maeng Yong.

“Ha.”

Lee Seol’s head, which had been spinning brightly, suddenly stopped.

It was always like that.

When I thought about Yong-myeong, my heart ached and I couldn’t continue thinking rationally.

“You’re doing this again…”

Dokgo Iseol reproached himself. How can a great cause be achieved if this is the case?

After coming out of prison, Dokgo Yi-seol consoled himself by recalling the time when he lost his temper against Yo-ran, who was provoking him by mentioning Yong-maeng, and almost got into big trouble.

however.

“Ha.”

Is it possible that the human mind can be easily controlled?

“Where on earth is it…”

The Red Army raided the territory of Odogmun. In the process of dealing a blow to Oh Dok-moon, news of Yong-maeng Yong, who was being escorted, was cut off.

While doing everything he could to take the position of Sogaju, at the same time he searched every way for Yong Yong-maeng’s whereabouts, but Yong Yong-maeng’s whereabouts were truly unknown.

Even if Yong-maeng left.

Dokgo Iseol jumped into the power structure of the Amryongmun with the sole intention of keeping him by his side, even if it meant holding him by force.

However, the fierce argument continued without even knowing whether Yong-maeng Yong-maeng was dead or alive.

Naturally, I couldn’t help but feel heartbroken.

Dokgo Iseol just looked at the scenery outside the window and let go of his sorrow. Unlike peacetime, when he was forced to focus on the schedule and look away from the tedium, Dokgo Iseol had plenty of time.

So, Dokgo Iseol slowly recalled his memories with Yong Yong-maeng.

He continued to gamble with dice while shouting out the following.

The appearance of rejecting Yoran’s offer.

The way he said he would make a contribution.

Even though he made a big contribution, he returned calmly.

In that calmness, I even remembered the great sacrifice I had hidden.

And even a breakup.

Along the endless road, Dokgo Lee Seol was also endlessly immersed in memories.

How long had it been like that?

I began to feel a certain sense of discomfort in Dokgo Iseol, who had shaken off a little of my deep yearning.

Yong Yong-maeng had amazing gambling skills. And at the same time, Yong-maeng Yong went out to make a contribution and paid compensation in advance. Also, Yong Yong-maeng was with an unidentified sister-in-law.

And the consequences of Yong-maeng’s actions slowly began to come together.

Information that had no meaning at the time.

What if we put on top of that information the assumption that ‘the male and female of Noegeomnangin are male and female?’

Didn’t Yong-maeng’s actions…ultimately lead to the withdrawal of the dependent faction and the silence of the Amryong party?

“….No way.”

What did Yong Yong-maeng do in the Sokryeong faction? Didn’t he act like a villain and encourage the actions of other warriors?

He calls himself a villain.

It was a method used only by Sichuan ronin in the world.

Probably not.

While Lee Seol denied his own thoughts, he recreated the heroic stories of the newcomers. Their testimony was that they destroyed dozens of stores and stalls every day.

If all compensation had been paid to them, the amount would not have been small.

How could Yong Yong-maeng, a wanderer, have so much money?

As suspicions began to arise, the existence of Geum Myeong-wol, his sister-in-law, also became suspicious. That look and that skill. Even though there are such female masters in the world, I have never heard a single rumor.

Adding to the suspicion was the fact that the identity of Geum Myeong-wol, who was also investigated while searching for Yong Yong-maeng’s identity, was also unknown.

thud. thud.

Dokgo Iseol’s heart began to beat wildly.

‘I heard that among Noegeomnangin’s colleagues… there is one female expert whose identity is unknown.’

Noegeomnangin’s colleagues have already been seen by many people. Dangga’s Yeo-sik and Jeom-chang’s Yeo-il-ye. Female Sacheon ronin. And a mysterious female expert whose exact identity has not been revealed.

Maybe… Geum Myeong-wol’s true identity wasn’t that female expert?

“….Let’s go.”

“Yes?”

“Run now to the guesthouse where many warriors will gather! At full speed!”

“Oh, I understand.”

The coachman and attendants were taken aback by Dokgo Iseol’s sudden order, but their reactions were not even in Dokgo Iseol’s mind.

That’s how we arrived at the big guesthouse.

Dokgo Iseol visited the military personnel at the scene of the confrontation. Soldiers who were captivated by Lee Seol’s appearance rushed to see him.

“Has anyone seen Noegeomnangin’s colleagues?”

Several people nodded.

Because there were people who looked inside before Noegeomnangin got on the carriage.

“Have you ever had such a secret?”

Dokgo Iseol explained the appearance of Hyukgirin, known as Geummyeongwol. They said they had seen the inside of the carriage, but they all had a puzzled look on their faces because they were just looking and not trying to spy on the inside of the carriage.

“Honestly, I don’t know. Because all eyes were focused on Noegeomnangin…”

“…Thank you.”

I did not give up on the Dokgo theory and continued to investigate. How many days have you been asking like that?

“There was such a rumor.”

“Really?”

“That’s right. It matches the description exactly.”

“Ah…”

Lee Seol clenched his fists.

Geum Myeong-wol was one of Noegeomnangin’s colleagues whose identity had not yet been revealed!

As soon as Lee Seol confirmed the fact, he immediately got into the carriage.

“To Xinjiang! Chase after Noegeomnangin as quickly as possible.”

“Oh, I understand…”

Lee Seol held his pounding heart in the moving carriage.

At the last moment, Yong Yong-maeng said that he had used this theory to attack the dependent faction.

Therefore, Dokgo Iseol thought that Yong Yong-maeng was someone who had a grudge against the Sokryeong faction.

But no.

“Yongjimaeng….he was the colleague and male and female sent by Noegeomnangin to withdraw the dependent faction!”

Then everything fits together.

To be able to send Sejak to a hostile force, of course there must be friendship and trust.

A brain swordsman with gambling skills who is said to be able to overwhelmingly wipe out a single group of gamblers.

And Yong-maeng Yong, who showed an overwhelming dice game that the criminal could not even have imagined.

The gambling connection between the two was clearly revealed.

Where did the money that Yong Yong-maeng sprinkled come from?

Of course, he received support from Noegeomnangin.

And the existence of Geummyeongwol that follows.

“Guardian’s watchdog and helper at the same time!”

If everything goes according to plan, Yong Yong-maeng will create an innovative major that will lead to success in Amryongmun. I think it was given to Yong Yong-maeng with Gyeongmul-saengsim in mind, in case of Yong-maeng’s betrayal, or in case things don’t work out properly.

“So…”

Dokgo Iseol reminded me of Geummyeongwol. I was shocked to learn that Geum Myeong-wol, who seemed to have a good heart, was a watcher, but when I remembered that fact, many things made sense.

Despite having a good heart, Geum Myeong-wol somehow never let go of her guard even while strengthening her friendship.

Also, even while Yong-maeng was being captured, he showed a strangely calm and cool demeanor.

“At the end…it is highly likely that the reason they listened to my request was to prevent an accident.”

So, was even the Red Army a member of the same faction?

This also explains the attitude of the Red Army, who let Geum Myeong-wol go freely even though the suspect’s private residence was an important object of surveillance.

If Yong Yong-maeng was really the male and female of Noegeomnang-in.

I completely understood Yong-maeng Yong-maeng’s last words about having a goal to achieve.

He was not an enemy of the Sokryeong faction, but a person targeting Jeongcheol. He was someone who could never be with Dokgo Yi Seol.

“Ah…”

Only then did Dokgo Yi-seol realize that Noegeomnangin had been engaged in a more fierce behind-the-scenes struggle than he had imagined. The appearance of an unnatural Podalapgung master. The disturbance that occurred in the territory of the dependent faction and the imperial army mobilized under the pretext of the disturbance. And the drug crackdown naturally followed.

Could it be that Jeong Cheol’s unnatural declaration of addiction and disbandment of the Sadyoryan was also a fight with Noegeomnangin?

Dokgo Iseol realizes the truth that will turn the whole world upside down.

However, to Dokgo Iseol, such red truth was good.

The only thing that filled Dokgo Iseol’s mind was Yong Yong-maeng.

The Sadyoryeon has been disbanded and Jeongcheol’s cause has been dismantled, so Amryongmun and Noegeomnangin are no longer enemies. All you have to do is shake off the vague remaining sediment.

The goal of the Yongji Alliance has been achieved and the relationship is no longer hostile.

then.

Perhaps the conditions for Yong-maeng Yong to accept his feelings have been completed?

“A woman like me is truly irredeemable.”

Dokgo Iseol smiled self-mockingly. He knew that Yong-maeng had used him, but the truth was much harsher than that.

Nevertheless.

Meeting Yong-maeng Yong-maeng and even having the possibility of being connected made my heart beat so hard and I couldn’t help but smile.

If this is not irreparable, what is?

Dokgo Yi Seol made a promise.

If I meet Noegeomnangin, I will do whatever it takes to find out Yongyongmaeng’s whereabouts.

Dokgo Iseol, who had strengthened his resolve, reached the vicinity of Heilongseong Fortress, inquiring about Noegeomnangin’s movement route.

“It looks like they have set up camp somewhere nearby.”

“Find the traces.”

Dokgo Yi-seol, unaware that Ho Cheon-an and his party had decided that there was nothing good to be gained from seeing Socheonma coming and going at the camp, went to a deserted place and quietly camped out, erasing their traces, and could not stand the whereabouts of the party, who were not easily caught, and searched for them himself. went to

And yesterday, after moving the Bicheon Wagon according to the party’s strategy, traces of the Wagon that had not yet been erased were discovered.

Dokgo Iseol followed the traces.

A group of people could be seen surrounding the carriage at a distance. Among them, Dokgo Yi-seol, who saw the appearance of Hyuk Kirin, whom he knew to be Geum Myeong-wol, slowly approached without realizing it.

It’s a decisive moment when you have to negotiate with Noegeomnangin to find out Yongjimaeng’s whereabouts.

It was because I was not prepared to face the Brain Swordsman.

If the inference from the Dokgo theory that has been going on so far is correct, Noegeomnangin was a feared person who built up the perception of the Great Hyeop while engaging in numerous male and female affairs.

The carriage door opened and a person got out. Lee Seol, who was in the direction hidden by the body of the carriage, bit her lip as she listened to the conversation between the three people.

Seeing that Yeo Il-ye called him Eunkong, it was clear that the person who got off the carriage was Noegeomnangin.

Is this a love game after defeating Jeong-cheol?

Dokgo Iseol, who had been anxious and anxious while thinking about Yong Yong-maeng, lost his fear and became filled with anger.

Let’s take a look at the face of that great hero.

With that in mind, Dokgo Yi-seol walked over to see Ho Cheon-an’s face hidden behind the carriage’s body.

I muttered such rumors about the Dokgo conflict without even realizing it.

“Brave?”

This is where the brain swordsman should be. A place where the person who became lovers with the two people just now should be.

It was because Yong-maeng was standing there.