Episode 1198 How on earth did you survive this? (3)
“That… “No, Deputy Jangmun.”
Tanggunak spoke in a slightly embarrassed voice and cleared his throat loudly. Then, he finally regained his even complexion and sighed.
“Of course, I agree with Director Jang Moon’s argument that we should go to Haenam.”
There is no room for disagreement here.
Cheon Woo-maeng has already decided to take a different path from Gu Pail Bang. And at its core, there is clearly a trip to Haenam. If they hesitate to head to Haenam now, what they said during negotiations with the court will be dismissed as mere lip service.
So this is only natural.
“And I know that the situation in Haenam right now is not so easy. It would be better to hurry if possible. But haste and impatience are not the same thing.”
Baekcheon also nodded as if he agreed with that statement.
“Going to Haenam is not an easy task. You have to go to the deepest part of Gangnam. Of course, sufficient preparation and preparation are needed. If you act hastily, wouldn’t you be able to make a mistake?”
“I completely agree with what the head of the family said.”
Baekcheon nodded and looked at Tanggunak.
“Preparation must be sufficient to reduce sacrifices and damage.”
“But why…”
“That’s why.”
“hmm?”
For a moment, Tang Gunak, who did not understand what Baek Cheon meant, slightly tilted his head. Then Baekcheon calmly elaborated.
“Right now, the best way to reduce damage is to hurry as much as possible.”
“Do you mean Haenam?”
“no.”
Baekcheon answered immediately without any hesitation.
“Of course, shortening the time will help Haenam as well. But the reason we really need to hurry is not because of Haenam, but because of those who need to go to Gangnam.”
“Let me explain in more detail.”
“It’s not just yesterday or today that we discussed going to Haenam. Even if only a few people within the group spoke, wouldn’t words eventually flow out?”
“hmm.”
Tanggunak nodded as if what he said made sense.
“And recently, even the room manager became aware of our intentions. “The room leader will also have to explain to others why the negotiations went wrong, so there is a high probability that we will talk about this.”
Tanggunak nodded as if he finally understood.
“What you’re saying is that our trip to Haenam could become known to Sapaeryeon.”
“Yes that’s right. Of course, it doesn’t mean I don’t trust the people I talk to. However, words are like water and cannot be contained and locked away forever. Even if there is no malicious intent. No, on the contrary, because there is no malicious intent, it can easily leak out.”
Tang Gunak’s face became slightly serious. Because I thought it made sense.
‘It’s called Sapaeryeon…’
If Shaolin had not intervened, the situation might have been a little different, but now it is more likely that their trip to Haenam will be difficult to hide.
“It got awkward.”
From Cheon Woo-maeng’s perspective, Gangnam is literally an enemy territory. But what if Sapaeryun finds out about their trip to Gangnam?
‘Enemy territory will become a deadly area.’
Tang Kunak, with a hardened face, looked at Baekcheon.
“Jangmun Assistant Manager.”
“Yes, matriarch.”
“I understand what Manager Jang Moon said. But it is true that I have concerns. “At first glance, it is understandable that we need to hurry because the situation may become difficult, but…”
“I guess what you’re saying is that you could end up jumping into a dangerous place unprepared.”
“I see.”
When Tanggunak accepted obediently, Baekcheon opened his mouth again.
“It’s not that I haven’t thought about that too. But this time, taking time will not provide a solution. “While we are thinking, they will also be coming up with countermeasures.”
“Uhm. But…”
“And the person who devises those measures is Jang Il-so.”
Tanggunak heard those words and kept his mouth shut.
Prepare a plan and confront each other? Everyone here knows what the result was. Under the conditions of a mutually prepared battlefield, there is no one among the current powerhouses who can withstand Jang Il-so.
“Of course I know. “It would seem hasty and dangerous.”
Tang Gunak did not deny it, but only listened to Baek Cheon’s words.
“But so far, Chun Woo-maeng has spent too much time coordinating opinions, reaching consensus, and finding the best solution. “It may have been right up until now, but it won’t be the way to go from now on.”
Tang Gunak’s expression hardened slightly.
Because I know what it means from now on. If the horrors of war overwhelm the nation, the method of everyone gathering together, gathering opinions, and finding results becomes useless. What is important is quick judgment and bold execution.
“Is that what you think?”
“Yes, matriarch.”
Baekcheon nodded.
“But if the choice is wrong, it will have irreversible consequences.”
“That’s why I’m talking about three days. I can’t figure out the best way on my own. But if you spend three days with the people here, you may be able to find the best, if not the best, solution.”
“⋯⋯.”
“I think there needs to be a reasonable compromise between the two methods. Self-righteousness should be avoided, but one should also not waste too much time. So from now on, we must desperately find the answer within a limited time.”
Tang Gunak lightly touched his chin and was lost in thought. When he first heard it, he thought it was a hasty thought without an answer, but after listening to it, it turned out to be an extremely reasonable story.
He looked at Baekcheon with new eyes.
I felt that it was not normal when he confidently presented his opinion in front of the court, but this man was definitely not easy. While others were unable to escape from the unprecedented event of the inauguration of Hwasan’s new deputy Jang Moon, it was clear that Baekcheon had already begun to worry about his next move.
‘I may be impatient and immature, but did Hwasan’s Jang Mun-in say that I couldn’t do that?’
Looking at this, I understood the meaning of Baekcheon’s words.
“First of all…”
Tang Gunak frowned slightly and said.
“I’ll check again just in case, but this is Hwasan’s opinion as a sect member of Cheonwoomaeng, right?”
“Of course it is. “If you have a better idea, you can change your position at any time.”
“I understand.”
After pointing out the points that needed to be pointed out, Tanggunak asked again.
“I asked you to select the number of people, but what kind of number do you have in mind? “How much for each sect…”
“If I think about it, I hope there will be no more than ten people in total, one from each faction.”
For a moment, Tang Gunak opened his eyes wide with a puzzled face.
“Are you saying you’re going to go to Haenam with just that many people?”
“Can you handle the Sapae-ryeon with your personnel?”
Baekcheon shrugged his shoulders.
“Even if 100 or 200 people go, if they are surrounded by the Sapae-ryeon in Gangnam, they will be defeated without even using their strength properly. But what if we mobilize the numbers to deal with the Sapaeryeon?”
“⋯⋯The war will begin.”
“Yes, exactly.”
Baekcheon stared straight at Tanggunak with resolute eyes.
“Therefore, the number of people going to Haenam is minimized.”
“But then you wouldn’t have the power to fight back if they discovered you?”
“That is why it is limited to those who are confident in their martial arts skills. And, if possible, I would like you to select people with outstanding divine law from each sect.”
“⋯⋯New law?”
“yes.”
Baekcheon spoke confidently with a face full of devotion, as if illuminated by a halo.
“If you get caught, you have to jump out.”
“⋯⋯.”
“If possible, the person who is torn apart in all directions and bounces will have a higher survival rate, so he or she will be the one who can run away alone to avoid the pursuit of the Sapaeryeon. “This is the top priority.”
“Uh…”
That makes sense. Oh, of course there is a point…
Tanggunak ultimately failed to manage his facial expressions. I looked at Baekcheon blankly and thought.
‘Has there ever been a case where a person who has reached the position of a long-time scholar has said such words?’
Moreover, it is common for even people who have never been like that to be careful about their words and actions once they reach a high position.
Tang Gunak cleared his throat and nodded.
“Then Hwasa’s suggestion is that we should prioritize reaching Haenam as quickly as possible with a small number of people who excel in divine law.”
“yes.”
Tang Gunak stroked his chin and said.
“It seems like a good idea, but the problem is that there seems to be no solution. “First of all, if they arrive in Haenam like that, isn’t the problem that there is no way to safely evacuate them?”
“We don’t have to worry about that.”
“huh? “What does that mean?”
At that moment, the corner of Baekcheon’s mouth twisted strangely.
“Originally, if it were Cheon Woo-maeng’s method, he would have perfectly planned and planned a way to escape Haenam, but isn’t that actually meaningless?”
“Why?”
“If we prepare everything and arrive in Haenam, but Haenam doesn’t believe in the method and says they will just stay there, what can we do?”
“⋯⋯Huh?”
Tang Junak’s face became slightly blank. Baekcheon straightened his upper body further and said.
“The most important thing now is to confirm Haenam’s intention. We can discuss what happens after that. “All the current problems are caused by the loss of contact with Haenam after the SPA took control of Gangnam.”
“⋯⋯It’s a contact network.”
“yes. “I think it is right to focus on restoring that contact network first.”
“hmm. If that happens, it’s definitely a little…”
First, Tang Gunak, who was about to nod and look, paused for a moment. When I thought about it, something was strange.
“No… Isn’t what you say a bit contradictory? “If they decide to stay in Haenam, what’s the point in establishing a network with them?”
A strange smile appeared on Baekcheon’s face when he heard that question.
“We have no meaning, of course.”
“however?”
“Matriarch. It’s not necessarily important for people to do meaningful things. “Isn’t it sometimes meaningful to do good deeds based on compassion?”
“Compassion?”
“Think about it.”
Baekcheon said as if he felt extremely sorry.
“I wonder how much trouble other people must be suffering because they, like brothers, belong to the same group, are isolated in enemy territory and are unable to properly communicate with each other.”
“One group? “Gu-gu, one-file room?”
“yes!”
An expression of genuine pity appeared on Baekcheon’s face.
“If Haenam makes a big decision to join with the Cheonwoo Maeng, of course the main body of the Cheonwoo Maeng should step forward and help them, but if they say they can’t do that, it is not human to just leave them there and turn away. “At least we need to restore the communication network that was cut off while we were in Gangnam.”
“⋯⋯.”
“So that Shaolin and Gupa Ilbang can directly receive the letters of the isolated Haenam faction, and so that everyone in the Tang Jin Gangho can know the situation. “Isn’t that the duty of man and the duty of a Taoist?”
“⋯⋯Do you usually call that kind of thing moral?”
“Haha, matriarch.”
Baekcheon smiled brightly.
“Now this is the Tao of Huashan.”
Tang Gunak’s face became blatantly shocked. Of course, it is a bit odd for him, who is not a Taoist monk, to discuss Taoism and morality in front of a volcano, but this seems like a strange direction…
At that moment, Tang Gunak’s eyes naturally turned to one person. Just by looking at the atmosphere, isn’t there someone who would argue about everything Baekcheon does? He is still clearly…
“oh?”
And I saw Tanggunak. Cheongmyeong, whose eyes were bright white just a moment ago, looks at Baekcheon with her eyes shining brightly, as if in admiration.
“It’s quite plausible, isn’t it?”
“Hehe. yes?”
“If I do it well, I think I can dye the king’s bald head red even if I hit him hard.”
“This is the quality of a Jang Mun-in, a three-generation disciple.”
“Keu… “I admit it this time.”
Tanggunak’s eyes, which were colored with bewilderment, gradually lost strength.
‘Is it really okay if this happens?’
He thought quietly. As soon as this meeting is over, I will somehow try to meet King Hyeonjong alone.
