Episode 254
A thousand miles
Among the countless families of Wulin, the Seven Great Families are considered one of the most famous families.
Among the seven major families, the family that always competes for supremacy is the Namgung family.
If you are the cousin of the head of the Namgung family, you are bound to be treated well wherever you go.
Moreover, Namgung Shin-geon did not stop there and even had the status of an elder of the Murim Alliance.
It was natural to receive polite greetings from countless people when walking down the street.
Today was different.
‘What kind of guy’s eyes… … .’
It is said that the eyes are the window to the heart.
Everyone was polite, but they couldn’t hide their eyes.
Isn’t that a look of contempt?
‘Have you seen these noble guys! How dare anyone!’
I wanted to yell and scold him right away, but I couldn’t.
Are you saying you don’t like the look in my eyes?
How could he do such a thing, not some kind of market rogue?
‘Why are these guys like this all of a sudden?’
No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t figure out anything.
‘wait. I must have been drinking so much that I smelled like this even in the morning… … .’
Not everyone was like that, but a lot of them were.
Namgung Shin-geon’s eyebrows were bent into an inverted shape.
‘I can’t believe discipline has become so lax. It’s a joke. ‘Don’t.’
It was something I couldn’t just ignore.
How could it be like this in a situation where a decisive battle is about to happen?
‘I will be strict with you.’
Namgung Shin-geon suppressed his anger and took a step forward.
When we arrived at the restaurant that was only used by senators, the elders who had arrived earlier were blushing and getting angry.
“You can’t believe you drink so much at a time like this! “How can this possibly be possible?”
“I know yeah! I don’t know what you’re thinking. Anyway, what are young people these days? Tsk tsk.”
“It’s not just alcohol that’s the problem! “Why are you dissatisfied with your eyes like that?”
“You can’t just ignore it! Those responsible must be held accountable!”
Namgung Shin-geon was embarrassed.
Other elders were complaining fiercely, saying they had experienced something similar to him.
‘I’m saying that not only the people I’ve seen, but most people are like that. ‘Is this possible?’
The feeling was very strange.
It was clear something was going on.
‘Could it be this too?’
Naturally, Jeong Gwang’s face came to mind.
It was soon deleted.
‘no. No matter how much of a bastard he is, he can’t ruin Meng like this in one day.’
Whatever it was, I had to do something.
Just like yesterday, under your own initiative.
‘We need to increase our influence in the Senate and the Senate.’
So, I had to properly inform the new head of the family, Namgung Hwaun.
You can’t push me away.
This place is mine.
Namgung Shingeon made a suggestion to the elders.
“How about calling in the head of Waryongdang and reprimanding him? “We need to start by correcting the discipline of those responsible for guarding the province.”
“Elder Namgung’s words are correct!”
“Let’s do it!”
After finishing their meal, they rushed to the Senate and called the head of Waryong.
“Head of Waryongdang, Shinik, meets the elders. “What did you call me for?”
Many elders frowned.
‘The tone of voice is polite, but the posture is still dignified.’
‘Everyone who comes from a small Bangpa and claims to have some ability is like this.’
He was always an annoying person.
The elders put pressure on him sharply.
“Looking at Maeng’s mood today, it’s incredible!”
“Waryongdangju’s subordinates are especially like this!”
“Standing around reeking of alcohol! “And from the morning!”
“Is that why they, who are supposed to protect the alliance, use it?”
Shinik politely put his hands together and apologized.
“sorry. “We are already on our way to punishing them.”
“… … !”
The elders flinched.
There is nothing to say about the punishment being handed down so quickly.
But it wasn’t Namgung Shingeon.
“I was impressed by Waryongdangju’s quick handling of work. But what can you do if you lose a cow and fix a barn? “We need to prevent this from happening in the first place.”
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As expected, Namgung Shingeon!
The elders shook their heads.
Shinik was like that too.
“That is correct.”
“Still, I’m glad you admit it.”
“But it was impossible.”
“… … “What did you say just now?”
“It means that the cause of their binge drinking was beyond my control.”
“Tell me in detail!”
Shinik explained in detail.
“I’ll tell you what I heard. They will risk their lives by crossing the Yangtze River to fight, but the elders will stay behind and fight, waiting for an enemy that will not come… … .”
“conflict!”
The elders left their seats and stood up.
“Are you insulting us now!”
“Everyone has a role to play!”
“Who on earth would cause unnecessary trouble with such ridiculous expressions… … ah!”
The faces of the elders, including Namgung Shin-geon, were distorted.
Didn’t we hear something almost similar yesterday?
‘Jade Dragon!’
It was right.
The nickname flowed from Shinik’s mouth.
“Jinyuryong held a feast. That’s what he said there.”
“no. “When and where?”
“Last night, it was at the Kunlun Sect’s training hall. “Because it is in a quiet place, the elders may not have known.”
“You were having a drinking party in the cafeteria?”
“It is said that it was a banquet held by Jin Ok-ryong with his own money for ordinary warriors who did not have enough income. “He also asked for understanding from the military in advance.”
Namgung Shingeon’s eyes became sharper.
“It sounds like you’re defending the True Jade Dragon. “Did we treat you badly?”
“Is that so? “I’m just telling you the truth.”
“… … .”
Namgung Shin-geon glared at Shin-ik and spoke clearly.
“I think I have a lot to say to the head of Waryong.”
“Please tell me.”
“Before that, I need to meet Jinokryong first. “You should be held accountable for changing Maeng-gyu into a strange expression.”
Shinik nodded.
“You should probably go outside.”
“What does that mean?”
“We are holding another party outside for those who were unable to attend yesterday because they were busy with other matters.”
The elders murmured.
“Huh. Even outside?”
“There’s a lot of commotion inside and outside.”
Shinik added calmly.
“A lot of people have been drinking outside since late last night, so it’s not that special. “It was noisy all morning, so many non-humans gathered there, so I don’t know what it’s like now.”
Namgung Shingeon’s eyes widened.
“… … “Are you sure you were talking about that outside too?”
“I heard so.”
“… … “Did Waryong’s leader just leave it alone?”
“One of my duties is not to suppress loud voices outside the village.”
The moment when Namgung Shin-geon was furious and was about to yell.
Shinik suggested in a low voice.
“I think it would be better for the elders involved to come out and explain before the rumor spreads further.”
“We didn’t do anything wrong.”
“Then you don’t have to worry about it. “The rumor will only get bigger.”
“… … .”
I wanted to kill Shinik right away, but I couldn’t.
I had to follow the damn rules and follow the procedures.
There was something more urgent.
“Stop it. “I don’t know if you’ll be able to maintain this attitude the next time I see you.”
“I don’t know if I’ll ever get a chance to see you again.”
“What does it mean?”
“I might die in this fight, right?”
“… … .”
Shinik left with his stomach turned upside down until the end.
Shouts came out from all over the place.
“You must never leave the head of Waryong alone!”
“That too, but shouldn’t we go out like he said?”
“Let’s make as much noise as we can! “Why should we go to such lengths just because we did something wrong?”
Namgung Shingeon made a decision.
“Still, I think it would be best to go. “Just as you don’t know that your clothes will get wet in a light rain, if rumors continue to spread, it becomes difficult to correct them.”
Namgung Shingeon ran out of the village with many elders who agreed with his words.
There was no need to even ask where the Murimmaeng warriors were.
Because all the spots near Maeng were covered.
‘Huh. ‘With the look in your eyes!’
‘Who dares to attack someone without making a fuss!’
The elders were upset and tried to get angry.
It wasn’t just warriors who looked at the elders with disdain.
‘Even Jumsoi?’
‘Why is the woman going to do the laundry?’
‘What are these kids doing?’
The gesture was polite, but I really didn’t like the look in his eyes.
And then I saw someone whose body language I didn’t like.
Isn’t Jeong Gwang, who was buried among the crowd, raising his hand and waving it?
“hello! good morning!”
“… … !”
“Would you like a drink? “Can I get you a seat?”
I will prepare a grave for you first!
I wanted to shout, but
There were too many eyes watching.
Namgung Shin-geon opened his mouth, trying to maintain the dignity of an elder.
“What are you doing now?”
“I’m strengthening my friendship with the members.”
“Do you think it’s right to have a drinking party at this hour?”
Jeong Gwang pointed out his fingers one by one.
“After running through Shanxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Hubei provinces and risking my life against Sima Lian, I finally have time.”
People were conscious of the elders and could not praise them, but they looked at Jeong Gwang with grateful eyes.
Namgung Shin-geon had to upset Jeong-gwang.
“I recognize your merit. However, is it okay to interpret Menggyu arbitrarily and spread it falsely?”
“uh? “You mean I interpreted it arbitrarily?”
“I see.”
“What I am saying is that the Senate is not an organization that burns its fighting spirit by staying in the quiet Murim Alliance and waiting for an enemy that will not attack while ordinary warriors of low martial arts are crossing the Yangtze River and fighting for their lives.”
Low laughter came from all directions.
The elders rolled their eyes, but it was a smile that clearly revealed the public sentiment.
‘Is it already too late?’
But can I just leave like this?
Namgung Shingeon denied it in a heavy voice.
“Of course not. We need to look into its true meaning. “More than that, why don’t you know that you shouldn’t spread rumors recklessly?”
“Was Maeng-gyu being treated as a secret? “Everyone in the alliance should know, but he’s too complicated to know, right?”
“Maeng-gyu is in his own way. “Information about how we behave in times of war must be treated confidentially.”
Jeong Gwang muttered with an absurd expression on his face.
“Is it such a big deal that the Senate remains in captivity until the last moment and then is imprisoned? When that final moment comes, the enemies will naturally find out by hitting the heads of the elders.”
Namgung Shin-geon tried to make a counterargument, but Jeonggwang was faster.
He stood up quickly, looked around the audience, and spoke with confidence.
“ah. Everyone, please don’t misunderstand. Let’s think about it with common sense. Aren’t they great masters based on the medical association? These people are also victims. It is a rule that has been handed down for a long time, so there is no choice but to keep it. Yes?”
The elders, who were receiving attention from Jeong Gwang and the people, nodded their heads in a flash.
It was true that it was a stricture that had been passed down for a long time, and there was no harm in admitting it.
But their eyes widened as they heard Jeong Gwang’s next words.
“Of course, the current elders recognize that this is wrong and are proposing a new ordinance. “There are a few people who are against it, but they are literally only a minority.”
The elders were dumbfounded.
‘When are we?’
‘It’s the other way around?’
Jeong Gwang’s voice contained more depth.
“Wherever you go, minorities are the problem. “Isn’t that right?”
People nodded.
“But the majority can push it. Right?”
Voices saying it was right were rising from all over the place.
“You must have heard that the Buddhist elders and Shaolin monks, who had been living in seclusion and forgetting about the world, came down from the mountain.”
Everyone shouted yes.
“They also came forward, but there is no way the Senate will remain silent. The majority of righteous elders are fighting against the few wrong elders. “We must help!”
“Wow!”
A shout erupted.
Jeong Gwang smiled and looked around at the elders.
“Isn’t there anyone here who is part of that minority? As far as I know, but.”
“… … .”
Namgung Shingeon and the elders’ faces turned white.
The crowd glared at them and asked with their eyes.
Really?
Then speak up!
hurry!
If you don’t reply, they won’t send it to you!
It may not have been possible, but it was clear that strange rumors would spread uncontrollably.
‘I never thought there would be this much resistance.’
‘If a rumor spreads that you belong to the opposing side… … .’
How do they get out of their own family and clan?
‘They’ll probably try to pull me down, saying my reputation has been tarnished.’
‘Even if I hold out until my term is over, I will be kicked out if I return to my family.’
There was only one path to choose.
Namgung Shingeon and the elders forced themselves to open their mouths.
“we are… … .”
When they finished speaking, the crowd cheered.
Jeong Gwang also grinned.
‘We have to take the lead and roll it out.’
* * *
The work proceeded in a speedy manner.
A new ordinance was proposed and approved.
Jeong Gwang visited Shin Ik’s office and expressed his gratitude.
“Thanks to the head of the family, things worked out well. “Thank you for doing as I asked.”
Shinik answered calmly.
“I just did my job.”
“I heard that you punished the Waryong Party members.”
“It’s a three-month pay cut.”
“It must be hard to live without you already.”
Shinik shook his head.
“Did you forget how much the voucher you gave was? Even after everyone drank so much, there was still a lot left. “It’s funny that that amount of money is equivalent to three months’ salary.”
Jeong Gwang grinned.
“Why are you smiling like that?”
“You don’t have to worry about the future.”
“It doesn’t matter. If I had thought about that, I wouldn’t have done this. It’s because I’m busy. “Is there anything more to say?”
It’s not that he wasn’t, Shinik seemed really busy.
A lot of documents were piled up on the table.
“no. good bye.”
“It doesn’t go far.”
“I heard you won’t come out at all.”
“… … .”
Jeong Gwang politely wrapped his arms around him and turned around.
Perhaps because I liked Shinik, my steps were light.
‘But that doesn’t mean there aren’t talented people. It is recommended by the military.’
The right talent must be placed in the right place.
‘We should put it in the Heavenly Dragon Altar and send it to Cheonghae Castle.’
I returned to the dorm with a faint smile.
An unexpected person was waiting.
“long time no see. “You’re covered in dust.”
“I received a mission and went out with the Earth Dragon Corps and returned a little while ago.”
“Oh oh. “Did you fight Sima Lian?”
Namgung-ryeok answered dryly.
“No way. I begged you to let me fight on the front lines, as I promised you. They didn’t listen. “We searched Mount Wudang and its surroundings and collected the bodies of survivors and casualties.”
“Still, you did a good job.”
“no. I’m trying to do something good this time. “It will be your first and last chance.”
It was referring to the final battle with Sima Lian.
Would the Earth Dragon Corps remain in the group while even ordinary warriors are on the march?
“I will definitely be recognized for my contributions. And I will go to Cheonghae Castle with the Celestial Dragons and stop the Demon Cult. “I will keep my promise no matter what, so don’t worry.”
“Did you come to say that?”
Nangungryeok’s eyes sank deeply.
“I heard that your father has stepped down from his position as the head of the family. “Jin Yuryong, is this your doing?”
“Why are you saying that about me? “Taesanggaju made the decision, and I just added a hand.”
Namgung-ryeok’s eyes shone.
“As expected. Anyway, I’m glad.”
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