Three Kingdoms Sugar King - Chapter 654



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654. Does the Son of Heaven come first? Do the people come first?

Outside the separate room of Zhang Hong’s mansion.

Madam, who was waiting for the child, could not hide her embarrassment at Sun Ce’s continuous barrage of questions.

“… … hmm. I guess so. I knew that General Yongyang initially made sugar to secure wealth in order to collect grain, but it turns out that wasn’t the only thing. You can make things like chalk on a blackboard, pencils, tassels, and paper. “I don’t think it’s enough to be called a prodigy.”

“yes. what. That’s right.”

Sun Ce pointed out that Ma Leuk’s guards were wearing black military uniforms as Ma Rui nodded with a shocked expression.

“By the way, the soldiers in your General Department are all wearing black uniforms. Is there a reason for this?”

At that question, Maruk recalled an old memory and stuttered.

“Originally, the black military uniform was made after His Majesty our predecessor appointed you as the head of the party. What the general said at that time was that since the location of the government office was ambiguous, it would be difficult to dye the military uniform red like a government soldier because it would show people’s opinions.”

“Then why not just wear any clothes? Just like the wealthy nobles do. To be honest, when I was young, I laughed at the general’s soldiers. Not only was the military uniform colored black, but the crown worn on the head was also colored the same color, and the leather armor was also dyed black. That’s why I said it was a waste of money.”

“… … .”

“But after hearing this story about the general, I don’t think it was for nothing. “Can you tell me why the general is like that?”

When Sun Ce asked with a serious face, Maruk searched her memory again and came up with an answer.

“There’s definitely something you said about that back then.”

“oh. okay? “What did you say?”

“That’s it. “He said he made it black because it was cheap.”

“… … “The price?”

Sun Ce was asking about the small army, known as the world’s elite, but frowned when the topic of money suddenly came up.

“yes. He said that black dye is only half as expensive as red and blue. So, you said that it would be less expensive to dye the uniforms of the entire Bugok army, which numbered 1,000 people. Just as the instructor asked at the time, I asked the general if I was wasting money for no reason… … .”

“Did you see it?”

“You said you were doing it because it was absolutely necessary. Since ancient times, you have said that a military person must have dignity. “If the military is looked down on by the enemy, that’s the end of it.”

“indeed. So, they somehow distributed black-dyed military uniforms to everyone in Bugok. That’s because if the enemy you have to fight with takes it easy, you will already be defeated before you even fight. “I’m learning this from the general again.”

Maruk asked in a cautious tone as Sun Ce was admiring and repeating with leaves what he had just realized.

“Hey, priest.”

“huh? “But why?”

“As I have been serving the general for a long time, I have also seen him several times in the past. But at that time, it was a bit weird. It might be rude to say this, but… … .”

When Maruk trailed off like that, Sun Ce said with a wry smile.

“You can’t cut it?”

“ah. what. hmm.”

When Sun Ce asked as if he was blatantly blaming himself, Maruk looked embarrassed and remained silent. Sun Ce scratched his head and said in response to Maruk’s reaction.

“It looks like I’m finally coming to terms with it. When I was young, I was a bit mean, but that was when I was young. I hope you forget those memories too. “Isn’t the important thing now that you have gone through the formalities and become an adult?”

After saying that, Sun Ce turned his head and looked at the annex building that housed the small children.

“From now on, I will do my best to become a great general who fights for the country like you. “Well, it’s a lot late compared to the general.”

“… … .”

When Sun Ce revealed his aspirations, Maruk nodded and said.

“If the deceased Master Moon had heard what the priest said now, he would probably have liked it.”

Hearing those words, Sun Ce looked up at the sky with a faint look on his face and said.

“It wasn’t for nothing that my late father told me to follow Gyo-dong’s example every time he got the chance. But I didn’t know that, and I just hated being compared to Gyo-dong, so I lost my temper every time I saw General Yongyang.”

As Sun Ce complained and muttered, Yeo Beom, who was listening next to him, laughed and joined in.

“you’re right. To be honest, my master was a bit mean when he was young. “If you weren’t so immature, you would have been disappointed long ago and gone somewhere else.”

“You are so merciless. I know you worked in public office for a bit, but didn’t you learn how to flatter people? “If you don’t have that, you won’t be able to get ahead.”

“ha ha ha. Because I hate flattery. Anyway, Jagang is truly a benefactor to my lord. “Because he continued to teach us, he grew up like an adult.”

Maruk asked with a puzzled look on Yeo Beom’s words.

“Hey, I’m sorry. I understand that Jagang has not received any foreign guests due to the death of his mother. “Is it true that you really met the priest?”

“yes. Thankfully, Jagang was willing to meet our lord when he came to ask for teachings. “As far as I know, we’ve met about a dozen times so far. Why are you doing this?”

Maruk frowned slightly without saying anything in response to Yeobeom’s question.

In the meantime, whenever he had time, he brought gifts and sent them to Jang Hong, but they were rejected every time.

However, I was not in a very good mood when I heard that I had met Sun Ce, not once or twice, but several times, to whom the government had given him the title of Councilor in honor of Sun Jian.

Shake!

While there was silence for a moment, the door to the annex opened and he came out with a frown on his face.

“Inchworm. “Let’s go back.”

“yes.”

The boy who came down to the bottom of the stone bowed slightly to Sun Ce and immediately left the mansion. Yeo Beom, who was watching the scene, spoke to Sun Ce with her eyes shining.

“It looks like things didn’t go well. “Maybe we too will have a chance.”

When Sun Ce heard those words, he nodded with a happy face.

“This is good. “General Yongyang had several excellent counselors who helped him achieve great feats, and I think I’ve finally had a chance.”

“That’s right. Having Jagang as your advisor will be extremely reassuring. Moreover, since you are a famous celebrity in Xuzhou, wouldn’t other talented people naturally follow you?”

“yes. “But why haven’t you called me yet?”

Lu Beom scratched his head and said as Sun Ce looked puzzled at the separate room.

“Well, I guess Jagang has other business. “I have no choice but to wait until you call me.”

“Uhm. “Sure.”

* * *

While Sun Ce and Yeo Beom wait outside.

Inside the annex, someone walked out from behind a folding screen placed in one corner of the room and spoke to Jang Hong, who was still.

“Self-strengthening. How did this happen? You said you would bring General Yongyang back to your Majesty and set the country straight again. “But I don’t know why General Yongyang postponed his request for commission.”

At those words, Jang Hong came to the side and quietly looked at the person sitting in the seat. He was Zhang Jang, known as a prominent figure of Western Zhou, along with Zhang Hong.

He had always been close to Jang Gong, so he came to visit, but when he heard that he had come back, he had been hiding behind a folding screen and listening to the story, and it was only now that he came out.

“Desperation. I’m sorry. If General Yongyang had caught me, I would have been in trouble for being rude. Out of my greed, I told you to hide behind the folding screen and listen to what they were talking about, so I feel shameful.”

Place shook his head at those words.

“No. I followed because I was curious, so what do you have to be sorry about? Please say something more than that. Why did you reject General Yongyang’s request for a commission?”

In response to that question, Zhang Hong put firewood into the brazier again, started a fire, picked up the boiling kettle, handed Zhang a tea cup, and poured tea.

“hmm. Is it a car? “I happened to be hiding behind a folding screen, but my throat was sore from the dust, but it worked out well.”

After Jang So said and drank tea, Zhang Hong looked at the door where the child had left and said.

“When I talked to him, General Yongyang had a different opinion from me.”

“The meaning is different? From what I heard earlier, you said you would definitely serve His Majesty?”

“You must have heard what he said, right? When an opportunity arises, I do my best. He puts his people before his Majesty. On the other hand, I am trying to resolve the difficult situation by quickly attending to Your Majesty and making the government run properly.”

“hmm. In that case, wouldn’t it be okay to come up with a plan so that you can serve His Majesty under General Yongyang?”

“I thought so too at first. However, looking at General Yongyang’s subordinate counselor and his generals, they were not easy. Not all of them are ordinary people. Honestly, I didn’t know that General Yongyang had such an outstanding eye for talent.”

“So you’re saying it’s difficult to get General Yongyang to follow your wishes?”

“That’s right. He said that if he could attend His Majesty in the funeral home, he would follow suit, but even if that wasn’t the case, it didn’t matter. It seemed like if things went wrong, they could appoint someone from the royal family with the surname Yu and serve as the new emperor.”

“… … “It means that everyone has different opinions on what loyalty is as it is called in Confucianism.”

“Enough with the painful stories. “If I talk to you about that issue, we will discuss it over the next few days.”

After Zhang Hong said that and drank tea again, Zhang Jia asked with a puzzled face.

“Self-strengthening. So what are you going to do now? Originally, if you followed General Yongyang, I was going to do the same.”

When asked about the location, Zhang Hong looked towards the door again and said,

“What I want is a sharply forged sword to serve the Emperor in the temple. “I expected General Yongyang to take on that role, but he knew it wouldn’t work, so he’ll have to take the next best option.”

After saying this, Zhang Hong spoke to the servant waiting outside the door.

“Look. “I’m having a cup of tea right now. It’s about time I finish my tea, so please bring the council leader outside inside.”

“yes. master.”

After hearing the story, the servant’s pretense of interest disappeared and Jang Jang asked Zhang Hong with a surprised face.

“So, are you going to help the son of the late General Paro?”

“That’s right. He still has Bugok, who followed General Paro, so if he handles it well, he will be able to serve His Majesty at a critical moment. “There are no counselors who can figure out my plan like General Yongyang.”

“hmm. Right. So, every time the author came to visit, you met and talked to him?”

When asked about the location, Zhang Hong said with a bitter expression.

“I just feel sorry for the author. I met you because there was something I was aiming for. Still, he gave me some advice. Thanks to you, you seem to have matured, but I don’t know what will happen in the future. So I tried to join hands with General Yongyang, but I didn’t know it would turn out like this.”

“I’m sure the author decided to follow the general there, so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to plot things out.”

“yes. General Geoge reaped the wealth of the author’s father, General Paro, so he should get it back as soon as possible. Fortunately, I found out that the general there had a good opinion of the author. “They say they expect him to take after his father and become a brave general like Gyo-dong.”

Place asked, tilting his head at those words.

“Is that son of a son really as talented as Gyo-dong?”

In response to that question, Zhang Hong shook his head and said.

“Not to that extent. However, he clearly had talent as a general. “If he grows well in the future, it is certain that he will make a name for himself throughout the world like his father, General Paro.”

The place nodded in response to Zhang Hong and opened its mouth.

“Then I will help you too. Just like His Majesty the Emperor Guangwu did in the past, your plan seems to be the quickest way to resolve this difficult time that has come again.”

“okay? “Are you really with me?”

“Did you see me talking empty words somewhere? However, I must repay General Yongyang for his kindness in saving the people of Xuzhou. I have several disciples who stayed in my hometown and trained as officials, so I should recommend them to General Yongyang. “If I do that, I will feel a little more at ease as if I am indebted to General Yongyang.”

After making that decision, the two people soon welcomed Sun Ce inside and talked amicably.