Who threatened Cheonma Hara with a knife - Chapter 436



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Who threatened to call me Cheonmahara with a knife? Episode 436

The division of the group of heroes (3)

A few days ago.

Just as the uprising was breaking out in Guangdong Province.

In the northern grasslands, far from Guangdong Province, a tribe called the Myeogeol by the Central Plains people had established a base there.

Dozens of nomads rode their horses hurriedly towards the homeland of the Myeol-a-geol tribe.

Among them, the middle-aged warrior who was at the forefront dismounted from his horse and, without looking back, headed straight for the large ger located in the center of the tribe.

As if he sensed the approaching presence, a deep voice was heard from inside the yurt.

“Come in.”

At the command heard from the ger, the warriors guarding the front of the ger stepped aside.

The man who had come running in a hurry knelt on one knee as soon as he entered the yurt and showed his respect.

“Namguru, the warrior of the tribe, meets Khagan!”

In the ger, the main warriors of the Myeolgye tribe were seated, and on the upper table, the Khagan of the Myeolgye tribe was sitting on a dragon throne.

On the face of the Myeol-Ageul Khagan, who sat like a king of a kingdom, were many scars that did not suit a king or emperor.

He was a man covered in scars, not just on his face, but all over his body.

He considered those scars to be scars of glory, for after countless battles where he risked his life, he had grown the Myeol-Ageul tribe to this extent.

Kagan nodded once and asked Namguru.

“Yeah. How was the south?”

“It seems that the war is still going on because the power of those false believers in the evil god of the West is considerable.”

Upon hearing Namguru’s report, the warriors opened their mouths after hearing the report together.

“Your Majesty, I think it is time to make a decision.”

“Before the cold winter comes, you must choose between the West and the East.”

“I am ashamed to report this, but in my opinion, it would be best to attack the west.”

“That’s right. There are still soldiers from those Han Chinese guarding the eastern border. Only by attacking the west can we reduce the casualties among our warriors.”

As the suggestion to attack the Cheonmasingyo came out one after another, Namguru, who had come to report, cautiously opened his mouth.

“Striking the West is not so easy either. The forts and walls there still stand, and more importantly, the fanatics have been sending troops there recently and seem to be preparing for war.”

At Namguru’s words, the warriors who had insisted on striking east frowned.

“Is this information confirmed?”

“If you spread false information to get your way, I will never forgive you.”

“This is solid information I have obtained while exploring the West.”

“Ugh… .”

At the moment when the warriors who had insisted on striking the west let out a faint sigh, the opposition party quickly opened their mouths.

“Your Majesty, if the defenses on both sides are strong, it would be right to attack from the east.”

“Moreover, the number of tribesmen belonging to our Myeol-a-geol is now too great. In order to support them, we must attack the east where there is much fertile land.”

In response to their continued claims, the opposition again hastily opened its mouths.

“The fanatics have begun to prepare for defense, but they are already short-handed in their war with the imperial family! It would be right to attack the west!”

The warriors gathered in the ger divided into two groups and continued their fight.

When Khagan, who had been watching the scene from the center for a while, tapped the dragon throne, silence fell on the noisy ger in an instant.

As everyone’s eyes turned to him, Kagan opened his mouth.

“Is this an issue where it is necessary to choose one side or the other?”

“…Are you trying to hit both sides?”

At that question, one corner of Kagan’s mouth went up.

“How could you do such a foolish thing? Do you think this Khagan is such a fool?”

The warrior who had asked the question quickly got down from his chair with a frightened look on his face and knelt on the floor.

“What an outrageous and unjust statement! How dare I…?”

“It was a joke, so calm down.”

Kagan waved his hand as if it was a bother, leaned back on the throne, and opened his mouth with a languid expression.

“No matter how strong our Myeol-a-geol’s power has become, we already know that it still cannot reach the southern region. So, what should we do to swallow up those southern bastards?”

“Shouldn’t we train our warriors to become stronger?”

“When will we be able to raise more warriors? There are still other tribes to the west, and we must absorb them to increase our strength!”

Let’s take a moment to listen to the various answers given by the generals gathered in the ger.

Kagan clicked his tongue lightly and opened his mouth.

“No. No. Why do you choose such a difficult way out? There is an easier way.”

“???”

As everyone gathered in the ger looked puzzled, Khagan raised the corners of his mouth again and spoke.

“Wouldn’t it be enough to weaken the power of those southerners?”

It was a smile that looked like a wolf’s, perhaps because of the scars carved all over his face and the fangs visible beyond the corners of his mouth.

“If we let the war in the South continue, that’s it. If the fanatics seem to have the upper hand, we can shake them up and stop their attacks. On the other hand, if the Han people have the upper hand, we can attack them and make them retreat. That’s all I’m saying.”

“… If we repeat this a few times, won’t they notice?”

At one warrior’s remark, the Khagan snorted.

“Those fanatics are traitors to the Han nation. When a rebellion breaks out in the tribe you lead, can you join hands with those traitors when another tribe invades?”

“… … .”

The man could not answer that question.

Silence fell over the ger for a moment. Another man cautiously opened his mouth.

“Your Majesty, this is a truly excellent plan, but there is one problem. It would be good to prolong their war and retreat, but winter is coming soon. When that happens, there will be not enough food for the women and children of the tribe.”

“Hahaha. As expected, you have a lot of humanity. That’s a great point.”

This time, the Khagan laughed heartily and immediately gave an order.

“Immediately summon a warrior who is fluent in the Central Plains language. He will be sent as an envoy to the east. He will also send a letter stating that if he provides us with as much food as we demand, our Myeol-A-Geol will personally attack the western fanatics.”

After saying that, Kagan turned his head and looked at Namguru, who had come to report.

“You head west again, find the fanatics, and tell them what the Khagan says. If they give you enough food to survive the winter, we, the Myeolgyeol, will personally invade the borders of the Han nation.”

Only then did those gathered in the ger realize what scheme their Khagan had hatched.

While all the warriors were surprised by Khagan’s thoughts.

Kagan added his last words with a bitter laugh.

“Let’s just wait and see how many sacrifices the Han people and fanatics will offer us.”

* * *

The northern border of the Cheonmasingyo sect.

“So, you’re saying that if the Myeol-Ageul tribe gives us food to survive the winter, you’ll help us?”

To Jongli Chu’s question, Namguru answered with a smile.

“Yes, you could call it a kind of alliance.”

“Hahaha. This is really good news to hear.”

Jong-ri-chu, who had been smiling cheerfully, soon spoke with an expression full of worry.

“But, there isn’t much rations here right now. It will take some time to get some food to give you. Could you wait?”

“Hmm. Well then, could you at least give me some of the things in this castle today?”

“Hahaha. Of course that’s possible, right? I’ll give you a pavilion to rest in, so please wait there. I’ll tell you when I’m ready.”

After saying this, Jongli Chu gave orders to those waiting at the entrance to guide the messenger, Namguru, to a place to rest.

Immediately after Namguru left the room.

James and O’Hallack, who had been watching the conversation together, breathed a sigh of relief.

“You have chosen well. We have been in a tight spot during the war with the royal family, so now I feel like I can breathe a little easier.”

“But is it okay to make a decision like this without reporting it to the leader?”

“What are you talking about, James? Wasn’t it a time of great urgency? And the leader has left this place to the vice-principal, so he’s definitely not going to pick up a book.”

Jong-ri-chu, who had been watching James and O’Hallac chatter for a while, opened his mouth.

“You guys. What the hell are you talking about?”

Despite the most frequent bullshit remark from the man, James and O’Hallack were speechless.

It was because of Jong-ri-chu’s gaze.

The innocent smile that he had shown when dealing with Namguru a little while ago was nowhere to be found.

It wasn’t his usual expression of staring blankly into space.

It was a rare and very serious face that I had only seen a few times during our many years of traveling back and forth between the Western Regions and the Central Plains.

He spoke to the two men as if scolding them sternly.

“Have you guys already forgotten what you saw and experienced on the way up?”

For several years, he traveled back and forth across the territory of the Hui Muslim Church, leading the Cheonmyeong Sangdan at the suggestion of the youngest priest who had now become a left-wing monk.

In that journey, Jong-ri-chu was able to gain countless experiences.

The cunning merchants of the Islamic religion, like leopards, are always looking for an opening.

The residents of Hui-Hui-Kyo would turn into a bandit group at any time if there was even a slight shortage of escort troops from above.

He had his eyes on the carriage above and had personally dealt with the bandits blocking its way.

“Remember this. Peace gained through begging is nothing but an illusion.”

Will those who extort money and valuables by threatening with force keep their promise and let you go next time just because they got it from you once?

Not at all. The moment you give in, they just keep demanding more.

“Peace is something that must be achieved by force.”

Although Jong-ri-chui lived like a commoner, spending his time only on the upswing, his fundamentals did not change.

Punishes evil with nothing and saves living beings.

The doctrine of the Cheonmasin religion, which he had believed in since childhood, was still firmly rooted in his heart.

In the end, Jongli Chu believed without doubt that peace could be achieved through force.

As O’Hallack and James reflected on themselves under Jongli Chu’s serious reprimand, they soon realized one strange thing.

“But, Vice-Lord, what about the conversation you had with that man a little while ago?”

The two of them clearly remembered Jong-ri-chu’s appearance as if he was going to give everything away like a fool. Because it had just happened.

To James’ question, Jong-ri Chu answered as if it was nothing.

“I’m asking the obvious. I was just trying to buy time. I have absolutely no intention of offering them the crops and money that my followers have worked so hard to grow, but I don’t have the energy to wage war against them right now, so shouldn’t I buy them time, even if it’s just for a few days?”

At that moment, urgent footsteps were heard from outside the palace.

“Come in!”

As the unmanned members of the Cheonmasingyo sect rushed into the hall, Jonglichu asked.

“What happened? Did those damn bastards do something?”

To Jongli Chu’s question, the man looked puzzled.

“Myeolyeogeol? What do you mean by that?”

Only then did Jongli Chu realize that the man was not the one who worked at this fortress.

“I’ll explain later. But anyway, what brings you here in such a hurry?”

To that question, the man answered in a willing tone.

“There is a rebellion! It is said that the Guangdong Jin family and the Hainan faction have revolted in the Guangdong Province!”

“!!!”

While Jong-Ri-Chu, Ohal-Rak, and James looked surprised at the unexpected news, the man added.

“They even say that the groups they lead are heading west now!”

At those words, Jong-ri-chu burst into laughter out of nowhere.

“Hahahahaha!”

Just before Jongli Chu heads north.

This was because he remembered what his youngest priest had said.

– Death penalty, you don’t have to worry too much. Time is on our side, so even if the damned ones come, we just have to hold out.

Perhaps because it was a private occasion, the youngest priest, who had become the left-hand man, gave him advice respectfully, calling him the elder brother.

– If we succeed in holding out, the flames of rebellion will burst forth throughout the Central Plains. Certainly.

The first thing he said was simply to stabilize Jongli Chu, who had suddenly become responsible for the North.

It was because I saw Jong-ri-chu, who had been given a big job by chance, making a blank expression.

Furthermore, I said that in the hope that the spark would bloom as quickly as possible. The word ‘definitely’ that I added at the end was also something I said to myself.

However, as Jong-ri-chu had no way of knowing that fact, he couldn’t help but feel a little different when things actually turned out that way.

“Hahahaha. Seriously, the supernatural powers of the Left Master have already reached the heavens.”

At Jongli Chu’s words, O’Hallac and James looked at him with worried expressions.

‘Why is there a seat here that doesn’t even exist…?’

‘Oh, it looks like the Vice-Minister is starting to see things again.’

Whether they were mistaken or not, Jongli Chu muttered to himself as if he was enjoying himself.

“Things are going this way, so I have to use whatever means necessary to fool those who want to destroy us and buy time. Until the spark of rebellion grows bigger and the battle situation becomes favorable.”

Zhong Lichu had been dealing with the wicked merchants of the Huai’an for years. He was already tired of wasting time by bargaining.

It was no easy task for him to fool and waste time with nomadic warriors who had never done business in their lives.

“Hehehe.”

A smile appeared on Jong-ri-chu’s lips as he pondered how to fool them.

It was the kind of smile that a clever merchant would put on when he was fooling a customer, and it seemed kind on the outside.