Episode 316
The wheel turns (4)
Not only the public ambassador but also everyone at the party was surprised.
“Vice-lord?”
Yeon Ho-jeong looked at the hall with deep eyes.
“The head of the party also knows. “No matter how much of a fuss we make, it will be difficult to win this election.”
The official nodded with a puzzled expression. At the same time, I realized that I had nodded without realizing it and my expression scrunched up.
The public ambassador cleared his throat.
“You never know.”
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled.
“Of course it is, but there is some inference, right? As the Ambassador knows, the world’s perception of Sacheondangga is fear itself.”
Blood and fear are forces that are difficult to replace.
However, Baekdo Moorim prioritizes reputation and agreement over bloodshed and fear. At least that’s the case externally.
The leader of the Murim Alliance, the best allied force of the White Islands, is entrusted to the leader of the Tang family?
This is ridiculous. That can’t happen.
“Even if all of the Twelve Feng Dukes support the Lord of the Tang Family, they will face a wall of public opinion.”
“Hmm.”
The public ambassador’s eyes deepened.
“I roughly expected it, but was the reason the head of the party came forward as a leading candidate to stand up as a rival to ‘someone’?”
Admiration appeared on Yeon Ho-jeong’s face.
“You are amazing. “To be honest, I didn’t expect you to see it that far.”
The public ambassador sighed.
“Most fights in the world begin with the desire to gain advantage. “It’s just frustrating that something like that happens even in the Murim Alliance, the highest allied force of the Baekdo Murim.”
“Because it is the highest allied power of Moorim, something like this is bound to happen. “If you become the best, you can gain a lot of power.”
The insight of the public ambassador gave me strength.
“Is it power that you desire?”
Yeon Ho-jeong shook his head.
“With power always comes responsibility. I am a person who is busy taking care of my people. Right now, just the position of commander of the Mortal Army is overwhelming.”
“Yes, you are not a person who is greedy for power. Regardless of your sincerity, that is what I see and believe.”
“Thank you for watching.”
“And yet, why are you getting involved in this fierce political battle and getting blood on your hands?”
The public ambassador was said to be blood.
It didn’t mean actually killing people. In Gong Kong’s view, desire, anger, quarrels, and wounds were the same as seeing blood.
And the two people who are currently causing the most blood in the political struggle within the Murim Alliance are.
It was Yeonhojeong and Moyonggun.
“Because the people who should be fighting are hissing.”
“…?!”
“From the perspective of a master who practices Buddhism, political strife itself may seem meaningless. Because that too is a fight. But fighting isn’t always a bad thing.”
“If it’s a good fight to find a better way, I welcome it too.”
“I don’t think there is any good will in fighting. I don’t even think that the definition I set is necessarily right. But at least we must not hesitate to get our hands dirty with blood and filth if we want to find a better way.”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes sparkled.
“It is easy to turn away and watch. However, it is a sin for those with power to live leisurely, at least in difficult times.”
“A sin?”
“It’s a sin. If you have power, you must use that power correctly and try to correct wrongdoing. Even if I see blood because of it.”
The public ambassador’s eyes deepened.
“Is that your cause?”
“Before it is my cause, it is the truth of the times.”
“It is the truth of the times….”
“There is something that Zen masters of Taoist Buddhism always say. “If the path is one inch, then the magic is one inch, so the negative and evil always precede the good.”
“….”
“If you are strong, you should strive to become a leader with the ability to achieve the goal through constant self-discipline.”
A smile slowly appeared on the face of Ambassador Gong, who was quietly looking at Yeonhojeong.
“It was a bitter lesson.”
“Teaching? “These are difficult words to bear.”
“Hehe, it is said that if three people walk on a road, there will definitely be my teacher among them. Even the wise must constantly humble themselves in order not to become foolish.”
Ambassador Gong Gong bowed his head in a semi-funeral manner.
“It was a great learning from old Daengjung of Commander Yeon’s river.”
Yeon Ho-jeong lowered his head.
“This is nothing more than a passionate remark from an immature young man. “Thank you for your understanding.”
“Hehehe.”
Although he didn’t show any signs of it, the official clicked his tongue.
‘This guy is gifted with a tongue.’
Not only did he dominate the flow of conversation, but he also made the world’s public ambassador bow his head.
This isn’t easy for anyone. Regardless of whether your speaking skills are excellent or not, you cannot achieve this result if you do not have some insight into the other person’s position and ideology.
In that respect, Yeon Ho-jeong was definitely an extraordinary person.
This is because you know how to distinguish between when you need to understand the other person and when you do not need to understand them.
‘But that doesn’t mean it is.’
The official looked at the public ambassador.
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The meaning of Yeon Ho-jeong’s words was clear. Since those with power do not move, stepping forward to set the world straight means that you must move even now.
‘Shaolin is moving?’
Ambassador Gong continued.
“Do you think that the head of the Moyong family is such a dangerous person?”
“That’s right.”
“And those who are with him?”
“To begin with, all Bonggong people are the heads of the sect representing Baekdo. “All twelve of you have the power to change the course of political strife.”
“I see.”
The public ambassador nodded.
He looked at the hotel.
“Dangaju.”
“Please speak, Ambassador.”
“Will you, the head of the family, do your best to help the Murim Alliance follow the right path?”
The official laughed.
“I’m sorry, but I hate the unfamiliar word ‘representative.’”
“Huh.”
“What moves me is always myself.”
“I’ll ask you again. “Do you want power?”
“authority?”
The official sneered.
“I already reign as the emperor of the Four Heavenly Kingdoms. Do you think I need more power than that?”
“….”
“I think differently from this fool. The more power you have, the better. But do you think I would be concerned about the headache-inducing position of leader when I already hold power that is worthy of the emperor’s envy?”
It was great confidence.
In fact, the power of the Tang family in Sichuan far exceeds that of the Qingcheng faction and the Ami faction. This was because Qingseong and Ami were located in the mountains and the Tang family exercised influence in the secular world.
In other words, it was true that the official said that he held as much power as the emperor, albeit only in Sichuan. Considering that he would only live in Sacheon his whole life, there was no need for the party to enter into such political strife.
“Then why did the head of the family run for election?”
“I can’t see Moyong doing well.”
“Is that really all it is?”
The official laughed.
“Do I look like such a simple person? Of course it’s not just because of that.”
“if…?”
“I don’t want to tell you any more than that.”
The public ambassador smiled.
“Somehow, you seem to have become much softer than when I last saw you.”
The official waved his hand as if he was annoyed.
“Think whatever you want.”
Finally, he saw Yeon Ho-jeong.
“The position of vice-lord is literally the position of assisting the leader and at the same time coordinating between the bondage elders.”
“That’s right.”
“Do you think the head of the family will perform his duties well?”
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled.
“I do not know. “I haven’t fully grasped the Lord of the House’s abilities.”
“Hehe, are you asking me to push you to the position of vice-lord?”
“Who can expect that he will handle the position of leader or vice-lord well? However, if someone with as few problems as possible takes power, the right way would be to help him maintain peace in Baekdo and respond to the invasion of foreign enemies.”
It was a general statement. However, those fundamental words ignited the public ambassador’s decision.
“…Good.”
The public ambassador nodded.
“Let me think about it. “Of course I’m serious.”
Although I didn’t get a definitive answer, this alone was a great achievement.
Yeon Ho-jeong lowered his head.
“thank you.”
“Don’t do that. As I said before, this is a problem that this person also needs to think about. Besides, just saying that you want to push back by saying yes to the cause in advance is not a good action in itself.”
“I know.”
“But I know that you don’t do things like this without a reason. “I’m saying I’ll think about it, so I hope you don’t have too high expectations or be disappointed.”
“understand.”
“Good.”
The ambassador smiled and said to the official.
“Whatever the reason, I’m sure the matriarch will feel reassured. “I can’t believe that such a talented person is with me.”
The official snorted.
“This guy might bite off this guy’s neck at any moment. It sends a chill down my spine.”
“Hehe, if the head of the world’s Dang family says so, then Commander Yeon’s ability must be great.”
“If you cross the line, it’s death. “You are worse than your enemy.”
“At least it’s not an enemy.”
“For now, I guess so.”
Yeon Ho-jeong stood up.
“They came to me without any message and made me very upset. Please forgive me.”
“That’s okay…”
That was then.
Ambassador Gong Gong suddenly looked at Beom-oh.
Beom-oh’s eyes were fixed on Yeon Ho-jeong. The two burning eyes were full of unknown emotions.
A strange smile appeared on the face of the ambassador.
“Hey Commander Yeon.”
“Please speak, Ambassador.”
“Of course you are right. Not only did he come without a message, but he definitely crossed the line by asking for support from behind and asking for the cause and the truth.”
Yeon Ho-jeong laughed shamelessly.
“sorry.”
“I was listening quietly because I know your personality and abilities. However, what you did was clearly a work. It’s not right. “Both in principle and to the poor monks.”
A look of puzzlement appeared on Yeon Ho-jeong’s face. This was because there was no reason to add such words when the conversation was over.
“Is there anything else you want from me?”
The public ambassador burst into laughter.
“Rather than saying you want it, could you please do me a favor? “If you accept, I will completely forget today’s rudeness.”
“Please speak.”
Ambassador Gong Gong pointed to Beom-o.
“What do you think?”
Yeon Ho-jeong looked at Beom-oh.
The two people’s eyes collided and an invisible spark flew.
The corners of Yeon Ho-jeong’s mouth rose.
“You are someone who has properly practiced the martial arts of Shaolin.”
These were words that Beom-oh could not help but be shocked by.
The public ambassador laughed loudly.
“That’s right. He is one of the talents of our headquarters whose talent has been recognized since ancient times. However, even as he gets older, he is unable to control his desire to win, so he is in a position where he only listens to the scoldings of an old master.”
“haha.”
“How is it? Could it be that the commander of Byeoksan, who made a great contribution in defeating Gu Ju Myeong-ga, a member of the two most powerful defenders in the world, could teach a hard-headed Arhat?”
The official clicked his tongue inwardly.
‘You’re doing something useless.’
He knew that Yeon Ho-jeong’s hand was as harsh as that of the Tang clan. I came here to ask a favor for no reason, and I wondered if all the conversation up until now would have been in vain.
Yeon Ho-jeong nodded willingly.
“You gave me the opportunity to see the martial arts of Shaolin, so how could I turn away? Rather, I am just grateful.”
Beom-oh suddenly stood up.
Yeon Ho-jeong pointed to the door with his thumb.
“Please go.”
