‘The thing I was worried about has happened…!’
The military commander Zhuge Changxin of Jeongcheonmyeong was caught up in conflict.
The sudden expedition of the Guizhou Guo family – This was somewhat expected.
Wasn’t it a situation where the Jeongma War had broken out? Up until now, only Magwangcheon had been moving around, and Madosamga had only been playing the role of keeping the nearby Jeongdo forces in check, but I thought that there was no way they would stay still forever.
just as expected.
When Zhuge Changxin heard the news that Shaanxi Huajia had dispatched troops to Huashan in time for Ma Guangcheon to attack Shaolin, he had already considered the possibility of Guojia of Guojia dispatching troops.
What was the purpose of the two thousand strong Jeongcheon Alliance that he led stationing here in Juksan, Hubei Province?
The biggest reason was to check the Ma Gwang-cheon clan in Wuhan, Hubei. However, there was clearly a concern for the Gwak clan. Now that Jeong Cheon-maeng had left, Sacheon was practically an empty land. There was only one peerless master of the Jo Hwa-gyeong clan. Sacheon Danggaju Dokbong Dang Ji-hye.
That is why Zhuge Changxin did not deploy troops to Shaanxi until the end. The moment he was surprised by the crisis in Shaanxi and moved his troops, there was a possibility that Guo Jia of Guizhou would attack Sichuan.
Of course, it was not a judgment that only considered Sacheon’s safety. It was because I thought that Hwasisega would never attack Hwasan without any chance of winning, and because I felt that the surrounding situation changed rapidly as if it was tailored to the actions of Magwangcheonju every time, and eventually it flowed into a battle situation that was extremely advantageous to them. In order to break that flow, I prescribed a strong medicine.
Encouraging the retreat of Hwasan and Jongnam.
Zhuge Changxin thought that it would be difficult for Okyang and Hakun to easily persuade the two long-range forces. He also thought that there might be considerable damage. However, although there was some damage, the two factions eventually succeeded in retreating, and none of the peerless masters were lost.
When Zhuge Changxin belatedly looked into the situation, it seemed that Magwangcheonju was trying to destroy Shaolin while also ending Hwasan and Jongnam. He was a fearsome man. Trying to cut the Six Sects in half in one go.
In any case, it was safe to say that things did not go according to Magwangcheonju’s plan in Shaanxi.
That is why Zhuge Changxin could not help but be confused at this moment. The peerless masters on his side were still alive and well, but the Gwak clan had made the move first.
‘What kind of confidence is that?’
It was known that there was only one peerless master of the Guizhou Guo family.
Taechangma (槍魔) Guncheonak – He was famous for his self-defense skills using armor and his extremely practical spearmanship. In fact, there was a rumor that his military skills were derived from his long experience in warfare, and it was said that a new provincial commander who was assigned to Guizhou asked him for advice several times.
A force of martial arts led by a peerless master skilled in military tactics would certainly be threatening, but it was not to the extent that the current power in Sacheon could not deal with it.
‘The Lord of the Tang family is already here. I dare not measure his accomplishments, but at least he will not be easily defeated. After all, he is the mother of the leader.’
Zhuge Changxin thought quickly. He left five hundred troops in reserve at the headquarters of the Zhengtian Alliance. In addition, there were troops left in the Sichuan Tang family for the defense of the clan, so they could compete with the thousand troops of the Guizhou Guo family. The key was whether Tang Zhihui could handle the thousand-strong army. In the end, if the outcome of the fight between the peerless masters was decided, the subsequent battle would likely be a one-sided victory for the victor.
‘The best way is to support the tax-saving experts in Sacheon.’
It was a given. If you have the advantage in numbers of peerless masters, most of the differences in troops, mysterious mercenary techniques, and practical yet sophisticated spear techniques will be useless. Your side will have an overwhelming advantage.
‘…the problem is that there are no tax experts available right now.’
Zhuge Changxin touched his forehead.
The list of the most powerful people on the Jeongcheonmaeng side that he knew of was as follows.
1. The leader of the Dark Poison Sword Dragon, Definite Name
2. The Poisonous Phoenix of the Tang Family, Tang Ji-hye
3. Vajrapani Great Monk Jawoon
4. Kunlun Demon Immortal’s Song
5. Bokma Geomseon (伏魔劍仙) Taeheo
6. Hwasan Sword Flower (華山劍花) Okyeon
Seven. Plum Blossom Gentleman Okyang
8. Jongnam Sword School (Jongnam Sword School)
9. Jongnam Sword Section (終南劍節) Hakun
Ten. Song Cheong, the Master of the Sword
Although not all of them belonged to the Jeongcheon Alliance, there were ten peerless masters on the Jeongdo side.
Hana Dangmyeong and Jaun went to rescue Kunlun and Gongdong, and according to the Kunlun disciple who came to ask for help, Gokun and Taeheo were unconscious after being hit by an unknown poison. They may have lost their lives.
The Tang family’s Tang Zhihui is in Sacheon, and the Huashan and Jongnam masters are retreating from Shaanxi, so it will take some time to contact them.
Although Song Cheong, the shaman’s sword master, was nearby, Zhuge Changsin did not even think of calling him. It was not only because he had watched the Zhuge clan’s destruction.
‘Since Hwasan and Jongnam decided to retreat from Seomseo, the one at the forefront of the Jeongma War is a shaman. There’s no way he would leave his monastic life behind and go to Sacheon. He’s not even a member of the Bonmaeng faction.’
Zhuge Changxin was worried. He couldn’t just rely on Tang Zhihui and watch Guizhou Guojia’s troops head towards Sichuan. If something happened to her, the leader of the alliance, Yuan Ming, who cared deeply for his mother, would be shocked.
‘Achievements, heart, and insight that are not befitting his age… In today’s martial arts world, no one can stop the Magwangcheonju unless he is the leader. There must be no room for even the slightest mental evil to dwell there.’
There was also a worry that suddenly crossed Zhuge Changxin’s mind.
‘They say that an unidentified extreme demon master attacked Jongnam. There might be another master like that in the demon camp. He might be among the ranks of the Gwak family that went out to war. If that’s the case, we’ll be the ones who get cornered.’
Zhuge Changxin did not even consider the possibility that Tang Yuanming and Ziyun, who had gone to rescue Kunlun and Gongdong, had already returned to Sichuan. After all, a military leader is someone who must always assume the worst and devise strategies.
‘Creativity, creativity. Come up with a solution…!’
Jegal Changsin rubbed his forehead as if pressing it and squeezed his hair.
In today’s climate where there are virtually no tax experts available, how can we make the best move?
‘We can’t simply return the main force to Sacheon. It could easily encourage division within the alliance.’
It is true that all the leaders of the Jeongcheon Alliance from the Yukpa faction are absent.
The orders of Zhuge Changxin, who had received full authority from the leader, were originally absolute. Now, there is no one who will object to his decision or even slightly stumble, so if Zhuge Changxin wanted, he could immediately withdraw all of the troops stationed at Juksan and support Sacheon.
But in Zhuge Changxin’s opinion, it was a bad move.
Even though the Arhat monks of Shaolin knew that their temple was in danger, they did not leave the alliance and said that they would follow his decision as a military man. Zhuge Changxin, taking note of the attitude of the Arhat monks, did not accept the request of Okyang and Hakun to send troops to Shaanxi.
━Let me reaffirm this once again. The main force is not one to be swayed by the safety of the Six Factions. I have no intention of using the strength I have gathered to the last bit to fight the Demon Lord to save the Six Factions.
If he, who was like that, were to turn his troops back now because Sacheon was dangerous, he might not be able to do it now, but he would be greatly criticized later. No, it would be better if it ended with criticism directed at that one person. Jegal Changsin was now worried about the collapse of the Jeongcheon Alliance. He was extremely wary of the power he had barely gathered being divided again.
I had a strong feeling that if I lost this Jeongma War, the right path would never take root in the martial arts world again.
‘…so.’
The main focus should be on a different place, not Sacheon━ The eyes of Zhuge Changxin, who had made the decision, flashed coldly. It was the gaze of a military leader who wanted to secure both reputation and profit.
“Is there anyone outside?”
“Yes. Military.”
Those who held swords answered Jegal Changsin’s voice. They were the plum blossom swordsmen who had joined the alliance with Okyang. They took turns with Jongnam’s men to volunteer to be Jegal Changsin’s military escort.
“Prepare to deploy the entire army early.”
“…Understood, military.”
One of the plum blossom inspectors nodded with a trembling expression. He knew. Even though Okyang Sasuk had mentioned the crisis of the volcano several times and requested to send troops, General Jegal Changsin had not responded.
In addition, not long ago, I heard that the elder brothers, including Jangmun, were abandoning the volcano and retreating, although I don’t know the exact details. It was a part that he couldn’t help but feel resentful about. It seemed like it was because the military leader, Zhuge Changxin, didn’t provide military support.
Maybe that’s why.
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He stopped as he was about to leave and asked Zhuge Liang.
“Military. I also have ears, so I heard that the Guiju Guo family has set out for Sichuan. Surely the order to go out is not for the purpose of retreating? If so….”
Plum Blossom Sword Master, who trails off and tightly grips the scabbard at his waist.
Zhuge Changxin realized this when he saw the scene. If he had made a wrong decision, the alliance would have collapsed without a fight. Isn’t it true that even a single plum blossom swordsman would show this much resistance?
He shook his head with slight relief.
“No.”
“if…?”
“The main force will advance to Guizhou.”
“To Guizhou, you say?”
Plum Inspection asked back with an unexpected expression. It seemed as if he wanted an explanation that would make sense, but Zhuge Changxin did not say anything more. He was a soldier of the Jeongcheon Alliance who had been given full authority by the leader. There was no need to persuade each and every one of the followers who were not even leaders.
‘Taechangma (Spear Demon) Guncheonak.’
Zhuge Changxin thought of the peerless master who was leading the troops of the Guo clan. It was known that he was close to Guo Huaying, the great lord of the Guo clan of Guizhou.
If the main force of Jeongcheonmaeng, Yicheon, heads to Guizhou, what choice will he make?
Should we continue to advance towards Sichuan, or should we withdraw to defend Guizhou?
This was the move that Zhuge Changxin came up with. In the current situation where there were no peerless masters available, a way to effectively suppress the forces of Guojia Guojia – of course, he was not going to stop at just threats. If Guojia’s forces did not retreat from Sichuan, he planned to rush to Guiyang, where Guojia Guojia was located, and destroy it. If he did not encounter other peerless masters, it would not be difficult to do so.
‘It’s fortunate that the Magwangcheonju’s southward advance was later than expected. Did he stop by Hwasiseaga? In any case, it shouldn’t be too difficult to withdraw troops from Juksan. By the way, Geomjon will come again. He’ll probably make a fuss about whether this decision was made out of resentment for the destruction of his family. However, there’s nothing we can do. The Hwagyeong masters of the main faction haven’t returned yet. If we face Magwangcheonju like this, there’s a high chance that we’ll be annihilated. Icheon’s troops could disappear in vain. Just look at the leader, and he’s already killed hundreds of people by himself with his secret art of mass murder. It would be better to use this opportunity to persuade Geomjon to withdraw with the shaman. If I can go to Gwiju with him, even if something happens, there won’t be much damage…’
The military leader of Jeongcheonmaeng, Jegal Changsin, was constantly thinking.
I tried to consider all possible scenarios, the worst and the best, the lesser of two evils and the lesser of two evils.
Until the time when the Meng forces stationed at Juksan finally finished preparing for battle.
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