Part 2 Episode 43
First snow
Practicing martial arts is like walking a difficult path of asceticism.
It’s not like you can do everything you want. You need the right qualifications and you need to have experience.
But are there people who have mastered such martial arts skills and make it their business to do any work for a reward?
It may be because of certain circumstances, but is there any way that it would receive a good reputation?
Ronin (浪人) were looked down upon in many ways.
However, the story changed when he came under King Nang.
I was not treated roughly.
I could get paid more and enjoy big fights.
Naturally, many ronins wanted to fight under King Nang.
To do that, two things were needed.
Skills and credibility.
Trust was especially important, and if you surrendered, you could never fight together again.
The rumor quickly spread and other useful work was cut off.
Therefore, the ronin gathered under King Nang tried to maintain their credibility no matter what.
Of course there were exceptions.
Aren’t there some great people whose lives are more important than anything else?
Like a stubble beak.
‘Damn it. ‘Why are you looking at me like that?’
I broke into a cold sweat as I received the stinging gaze of the rude people.
‘What’s so bad about living? If there is a way to live, you have to live. Throw away all pretense and come this way! hurry!’
Jeong Gwang’s theory was also like that.
It doesn’t matter if you kill them all, but if you keep them alive, you can control them.
I asked while looking around at the Ronin.
“Are you still thinking?”
“… … .”
When the Ronin couldn’t open their mouths, they shrugged their shoulders.
“What if I lose some credibility? When I die, it will disappear anyway. “The living must live.”
“… … .”
However, because no one knows that.
If you surrender, you will never be with King Nang again.
At best, you will get a small amount of money and get involved in family fights in a small town.
It was not an easy decision to make when one’s life was in danger.
For Jeong Gwang, that was it.
“It’s not unprecedented, so why worry? “There is a living witness here.”
When I turned my gaze to one side, the Ronin also saw there.
The Dongbangjang was acting the other way.
A ronin frowned and denied it.
“Director Dong-bang and we are different. “How can we compare ourselves with someone who has received confirmation from your king in advance?”
“After a while, you will be in a similar situation.”
“What does that mean?”
“I will demote him. “If your king passes away, won’t you need credit and all that?”
“… … !”
Not only the Ronin but also the Dongbangjang opened their eyes wide.
“uh? I know?”
“yes? Chief Dongbang. “Didn’t you know?”
“of course. “I didn’t believe that my lord could kill my former lord.”
“I didn’t look at it that way, but it looks dark inside. “Does everyone else think that way too?”
The ronin from earlier hesitated and then opened his mouth.
“Of course. No matter how strong you are, I don’t believe you can defeat him.”
The other Ronin also expressed their agreement with their eyes.
I experienced first-hand Jeong Gwang’s amazing physical strength and vicious heart, and even saw and heard of ridiculous reverse magic and transmutation techniques… … .
King Nang was like their king.
I couldn’t believe that I would defeat the king.
If I had known the identity of Jeonggwang, I might have thought a little differently, but all the leaders who knew about it are dead.
Mo Yong-gang chased after Jeong-gwang and called him Jin-ok-ryong, but the Ronin could not hear him because they were in their camp.
Jeong Gwang looked around at them and grinned.
“I will win.”
“… … !”
“If you’re curious, see it for yourself. It’s a fight with someone called the king of ronin. Sounds fun. “Will there be another fight like this?”
The Ronin’s eyes wavered.
It really seemed like there would never be a fight like that again.
“I’m not the only one who likes it. It is also an opportunity to fight the king you serve. Rather than being surrounded and dying as arrows, why don’t you experience a fight that will be remembered in the history of martial arts?”
Various emotions appeared on the faces of the Ronin.
“Is there anyone you’re interested in? If the job is done properly, Mo Yong-se will forget the past even after he goes home. He will also show his sincerity so that you won’t be offended. Is that right, Moyong Soje?”
Moyongsusu looked at the ronin with complicated eyes and nodded.
“It would be better if we did this for each other. As the Princess of Morong, I will make a promise to you. If you help us return Liaoning to its former state, we will do as Danju said.”
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Jeong Gwang added.
“There is nothing to feel uncomfortable about. “It’s common for ronin who have different contracts to fight among themselves.”
It was like that.
The world of ronin was one where yesterday’s enemies became today’s allies, and you never knew what would change when tomorrow came.
The Ronin’s eyes lit up.
‘This is a fight that will remain in the history of the martial arts temple.’
‘I don’t know if it will really go that far, but it deserves to be remembered in the history of Ronin.’
‘Even if I fight and lose, it’s much better than getting killed right now.’
‘The world cruise tour is also a great monster, so if it works out well… … .’
‘You can make a lot of money at the end of a fight that you will never experience again.’
‘Nangwang… … Fight him? Ronin vs. Ronin?’
There is no one who is romantic and has no story.
Regardless of their background, most of them had their lives twisted and committed evil acts because of their stories.
Because the ronin was different from the military, they could choose the leader they liked.
Naturally, people have no choice but to prefer leaders with similar tendencies.
The vicious Western Chief’s subordinates enjoyed great fights.
The clever southern chief’s subordinates were quick in their calculations.
What Jeong Gwang said was something that satisfied both sides.
‘This is what happened… … .’
A ronin took a step and stood next to Tubseokburi.
Although her entire body was covered in blood, her mother-in-law, Iljojang, survived anyway.
The first time was difficult, the next time was easy.
The Ronin began to move towards Tubseokburi.
Tubseokburi’s complexion brightened.
If you surrender alone, there is a high possibility that you will be treated as if you don’t exist, but if you form a group, won’t you be treated much better?
Before long, all the ronin had made up their minds.
Jeong Gwang oppressed the ronin who came under his command.
“I hope to go along well.”
“Please take care of me, Danju!”
He also paid respect to those who chose death.
“I will respect your unchanging heart. Shall we begin?”
They responded by waving their weapons in hand.
“come!”
The number of corpses is increasing.
Everyone who lived became Jeong Gwang’s subordinates.
Now it was time to reorganize the organizational system… … .
The relationship between the Bichōhoe (飛草會) and the Ronin had been killing each other until a little while ago.
Moreover, unlike the bichohoe, which will continue to be in Liaoning, the ronin will leave immediately after work is finished.
There was nothing good about putting it all together.
The Bichōhoe was left as is and the leader of the Ronin was selected first.
“Who is this person who is strong, smart, trustworthy, and well-connected?”
How could such a talented person do such a foolish thing?
No, even if you search the world, how many people will you find?
As everyone was dumbfounded and dumbfounded, Jeong Gwang changed his method.
“hmm. “Then who is the person with the highest rank?”
All of the two generals’ henchmen and heads of clans were dead, but several local residents were alive.
Among them was the person he had talked to earlier, and Jeong Gwang made him the leader of the Ronin.
“Now we have to decide on a name for the organization. “What good would it be?”
Jeong Gwang tilted his head and then clapped his hands.
“A quaint name just came to mind. Nanginhyang (浪人香). how is it?”
Since it wasn’t bad, the ronin agreed.
It wasn’t bad, so Cheonha Cruise and Bichohoe, who knew Jeong Gwang’s sense of naming well, were shocked.
Jeong Gwang shook his head with a satisfied expression.
“It’s so convenient because you can just be Hyangju. “For other local residents, please go to Buhyangju.”
Only then did Cheonha Cruise and Bichohoe become convinced.
‘Then yes.’
‘That’s why it was named Ronginhyang.’
Anyway, it was a good name.
“Then, Nanginhyang will use the original campground, and Bichōhoe will use Hoecheonhoe’s campground.”
Jeong Gwang told me what to do right away.
“Hyangju. Those words make me feel sick to my stomach. This is an antidote, so mix it with water and feed it. “You will recover a little faster.”
When I explained the ratio, Hyangju responded with a surprised face.
“I understand.”
“Lord Cho. The horses are very tired, so feed them well and let them rest well. “The more you say, the better, so you can’t just say it roughly.”
Yayulcho answered heavily.
“i get it.”
Jeong Gwang gave a request to the two people.
“If you are injured, be sure to get treatment. Make sure you have a good breakfast too. When it’s over, we can all eat together.”
Whether they are magicians or rogues, those whose bodies are their property.
We faithfully followed Jeong Gwang’s orders and ate before the sun set.
Not dry food or jerky, but proper rice.
Beoncho (番哨) was also established only within the compound and with a minimum number of people.
I prioritized recovering my physical condition.
Except for the Dongbangjang.
“… … what?”
“Don’t you understand?”
Dongbangjang’s eyes widened at Jeonggwang’s question.
“I’m doing this because I understand. Does that make sense?”
“I said it because it worked.”
The Dongbangjang exploded.
“Why are you leaving me alone? Until the sun rises! Moreover, are you going to use all the wolves and dogs you have and keep a close watch on the surroundings? “Do you even know how tiring it is?”
Jeong Gwang was taken aback.
“no. “I’ve never tried it before, so how do I know?”
“… … ah. “So that’s what it was.”
The head of the East shook his head and growled.
“Did you think you would understand this? Have you ever jumped while pushing a cart? “I’m so tired, why do you keep trying to make me do it?”
Jeong Gwang looked with a straight face.
“Then stay still? “I don’t know when your king will come?”
“I told you to tell the others to do it!”
“Why do such a useless thing when you’re going to be discovered and killed before you can come back and tell the news?”
“Is it useful for me to die?”
“Why is the head of the East dying? “He’s a master next to me.”
“… … That’s right. It’s so crazy! I never thought you would like me like this… … .”
Jeong Gwang’s eyes and voice sank deeply.
“You have to do it even if you don’t want to. “I need to sleep well.”
“I want to sleep too… … .”
“I’ll let you sleep soundly when the sun rises. Are you satisfied now?”
The Dongbang chief glared at Jeong Gwang and sighed.
“Whoa. “When my lord comes, I will wake him up and have him push the cart again.”
“Do you know anything? “You’ll be late.”
“… … .”
The Dongbangjang was shocked, but had no choice but to follow his orders.
It was not because Jeong Gwang secretly touched his hands, but because it was the best solution for the current situation.
“shit. Just try to come quickly. “I can’t stand it then.”
“uh? There is a saying that words become seeds. Ominously real.”
Fortunately, not this time.
After working hard until dawn, the Dongbangjang returned and woke up Jeong Gwang, who had been sleeping soundly.
“Can you sleep? yes?”
“yes. “I feel quite sleepy.”
“Haaa. done. Anyway, it looks like a snake. What about being arbitrary? “How can it be that even if you change the master, the same great man will be caught?”
“What a rude thing to say. “I’m much better.”
The Dongbangjang snorted.
“Even if you give in 100 times, it’s still 50 steps. It was like that when I persuaded the kids yesterday. “How similar is it to when the previous lord raised his family?”
“How was it?”
“That guy. “Even though he is from the Sapa Wulin family, he is a descendant of a famous family.”
It was something I knew.
“Why would a person like that take someone hostage?”
I didn’t know this.
“It’s because I’m selfish. He said he was bored while stuck inside the house. He said he ran out and played whenever he had time, and by chance he got involved with the rogues. Did you find that it was a good fit for you? It’s funny even thinking about it again. “What is your aptitude?”
“So you ran away from home?”
“You insist that you are running away from home, but anyone can see that you are running away from home.”
“You’re full.”
“I know yeah. But after rolling around in the river, I felt hungry. “The pay was very low.”
“So you raised Pan?”
“okay. From then on, I gathered useful people. I traveled all over the central plains and persuaded them with my fists and coaxing. “I am one of those victims.”
“What about the other chefs?”
“They are vassals who followed from the family. Damn you guys. “I always had sore eyes, but it’s better now that the two of them are dead.”
The corners of the Dongbangjang’s mouth rose.
Jeong Gwang chuckled and then tilted his head.
“Then the only talented person you have saved is the Dongbangjang? “You said it as if you had collected a lot.”
“Dangju or Hyangju. With kids like these, it doesn’t matter where they go. And the only ones you collected were ronin?”
“but. “You must have gathered people who have the ability to give requests and people who are worth collaborating with.”
“… … Scary guy. You’re really looking into my head. what? “Is it possible that it will happen like that guy from the south?”
“no. By the way, he’s awesome. “You are a capable person.”
The Dongbangjang looked at Jeong Gwang with suspicious eyes and then nodded.
“That’s right. Even though I had three vassals following me, it was no different from accomplishing it all alone. “Isn’t it unprecedented for a ronin to achieve this level of power?”
Jeong Gwang also agreed.
“But aren’t you tired? Then, go a little north… … .”
The Dongbangjang collapsed like a corpse and fell asleep.
Jeong Gwang checked the situation of Ronginhyang and Bichohoe.
Roninhyangju reported first.
“I fed the horses algae and they got better. “I’m eating plenty of fodder, so I think I’ll be able to run like before in the afternoon.”
“thank god. “What about treatment for injuries?”
“I’ve done enough. “Everyone ate a proper breakfast and slept well, so they’re not in a bad state.”
Jeong Gwang shook his head.
“That’s not enough. “Try to match it as best as you can.”
“… … .”
how?
Jeong Gwang also had no answer, so he turned his attention to Yayulcho.
“What about the non-initial meeting?”
“The horses need at least two more days to recover. People are pretty good. But… … .”
Unlike Ronginhyangju, Yayulcho was straightforward.
“How can I improve my physical condition?”
“well. “If you eat well, you might feel better.”
I ate a full breakfast.
The same goes for lunch.
As the sun went down little by little, the temperature also dropped.
Dull dark clouds began to sprinkle white powder.
‘I never thought I would spend the winter in Liaoning.’
Jeong Gwang clicked his tongue while looking alternately at the sky and the north.
Snow is falling from the sky.
A cloud of dust rose on the northern horizon.
‘Come a little slowly. ‘What’s so urgent?’
A lot of people were coming.
At the forefront was an unfamiliar warrior whose upper body was protected by a leather breastplate and whose face was covered by a leather helmet.
However, the horse he was riding was not his first time seeing it.
‘A white horse as white as snow…’ … .’
The head of the Eungdamhu family and the father of Hu Weijin.
These were the words of King Nang.
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