Episode 1251 And to live! (One)
“Military!”
One person ran violently into the quiet Daejeon. However, the person who was reviewing the mountain of ledgers on his desk did not even glance at the person who rushed in.
“Military.”
“wait.”
The prostrate person waited in silence.
The man, who had been shuffling through documents for as long as the candle was burning, wrote his signature on one side of the ledger with fine pen and closed the ledger.
“Approved and sent these documents.”
“yes.”
The person waiting next to me answered politely.
“Summon the people who wrote this ledger separately and lock them in prison.”
“Yes, soldier.”
“especially.”
Hu Jiaming threw the ledger he was holding on the desk.
“The person responsible for this ledger should abolish the dantian, cut off all the tendons, and lock him/her in the underground prison. Then release his troops and confiscate the family property. “If there is someone who resists, we will make them do the same thing.”
“If you go into prison like that, you won’t last long.”
“okay? I almost made a mistake. Then, before he can’t stand it anymore and dies, take him out of prison and cut off his head. “We can’t let him die because of his expulsion.”
“⋯⋯I will do as you commanded!”
The military leader of the Sapaeryun closed his eyes and gently pressed his temples.
“People are something that cannot be understood at all. “Which do you think is more important, my life or my small fortune?”
Even though they clearly know that if they are caught embezzling the family’s wealth, they will die, and although the number of people who actually die like that is not that small, they secretly do it again whenever they get a chance.
He was a Sapa too, but he was so sick of these guys.
But what can you do? That it was his choice.
Hu Jiaming slowly opened his eyes and said.
“Report.”
“yes. Military! “All preparations for departure are complete.”
“You’re late.”
“⋯⋯I have nothing to say.”
Hu Jiaming’s eyes turned to the wide open door. The blue sky cleared of clouds came into view. It hasn’t been long since the typhoon cleared, so the waves are still high, but at this level, there shouldn’t be any problems with sailing.
“It’s Haenam…”
Hu Jiaming slowly stood up from his seat.
“Nothing good will come of dragging it on for too long. “Get the troops on board.”
“yes!”
The person who reported it bowed his head deeply and ran outside. Hu Jiaming glanced at the documents that had not yet been processed with his own two eyes and immediately gave up his regrets and walked away.
‘It would be okay if we take care of it first in Haenam and then come back and finish it.’
It won’t take that long.
However…
“Mounbang (文房).”
“Yes, soldier.”
“Have you heard any reports about the movements of Gupailbang or Cheonwoomaeng?”
“The last time I checked was three days ago, but there was no significant movement until then.”
From the Yangtze River where they are located, no matter what they do, they cannot reach this place within three days.
“Let alone the fact that it’s a one-room-only room, it’s also like Cheonwoomaengdo…”
At first glance, a faint sneer appeared on the corner of Hu Jiaming’s mouth.
“There’s nothing else they can do, right?”
“Probably not.”
“⋯⋯Yes?”
Hu Jiaming said calmly.
“If I had known the situation, I would have done something. “Because that’s what they are.”
“But this place…”
“It doesn’t matter whether it’s Haenam or not. At the very least, they would have done something to fight on the Yangtze River to prevent us from concentrating here. “But the fact that we haven’t moved means that they haven’t received the information that we have moved.”
Hu Jiaming immediately subtly revised his assessment of Chen Yumeng. It was clear that their intelligence was weaker than he expected. As for Gangnam, that is.
‘What about Old File Room? No, even if they knew, they wouldn’t have passed on the information to the Cheonwoomaeng. No… No. If he had known, he would have leaked information so that Cheon Woo-maeng and Sapae-ryeon could use each other’s power. Because that old man is like that.’
As he was organizing his mind based on the information he had obtained, the mysterious voice of Munbang passed by his ears.
“⋯⋯I don’t really understand, soldier. If you were to ask which side is related to Haenam, wouldn’t it be Gupailbang? But why is Cheonwoo-meng moving? “What benefit do they have?”
Hu Jiaming did not answer that question. Because there is no need to explain it to make them understand. It is the family name that understands the situation and makes a decision. All they have to do is follow his instructions.
‘If they were driven by practicality, they wouldn’t go through this trouble.’
The reason they are annoying is because they cannot find a principle in their actions. There may be a reason for everything, but I couldn’t understand the principle at all from this point of view.
It seemed that Jang Il-Soman could even calculate their movements to some extent…
‘This isn’t what’s important right now.’
Hu Jiaming put his thoughts aside for a moment and walked quickly.
In any case, this incident in Haenam will be a great warning to them. A clear warning that shows what will happen if you dare to go against the scam.
Therefore, it must be dealt with with utmost certainty and cruelty.
“It doesn’t matter what I do now. “Whether it is Gupailbang or Cheonwoomaeng, you will only hear news of Haenam being burned down.”
That’s why he came forward himself.
“Finish all preparations within one hour. “I’m going to Haenam.”
“yes! Military!”
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“execution. “Aren’t we here for the excommunication ceremony?”
“⋯⋯I thought so too.”
“Then why are they doing that?”
“well?”
Haenam’s disciples, who had not yet been informed of the situation, looked at Cheon Woo-maeng’s followers with puzzled faces.
In fact, it is a situation that cannot help but be strange to them.
Of course, excommunication is not something that needs to be hidden from others, but isn’t it strangely uncomfortable to show it?
Whether the disciple commits a sin and is excommunicated, or walks out on his own, it would be embarrassing for the sect.
“Weren’t you leaving after eating?”
“Are you going to leave after seeing the excommunication ceremony?”
“⋯⋯It doesn’t make sense?”
However, the reason we cannot blindly criticize those who intruded here without notice is because the person standing with Cheonwoo-maeng’s followers is none other than Geumyangbaek, the chieftain of Haenam.
Sometimes one action speaks louder than a thousand words. Isn’t the fact that Geumyangbaek is standing there together with you the clearest evidence that their actions were tolerated at the sect level?
“The ambassador type. “Have you heard anything, Ambassador?”
Those who did not understand the situation at all ended up visiting Kwak Hwan-so. As far as they knew, the last person they had a conversation with was Kwak Hwan-so.
“Jang Mun-in will tell you.”
“yes?”
“First, wait.”
“⋯⋯Okay.”
I had doubts, but I couldn’t ask any more questions. It was because he felt uncomfortable even continuing his conversation because he was in a difficult position.
‘I don’t think you understand.’
Miss Lee frowned. I feel this all the time, but those who visit Haenam too often go too far.
What kind of place is this?
A place to instill a sense of guilt in those who leave the clan? No, it’s not like that.
This is a place where those who pledged to protect Haenam even in this situation make their final determination while watching those leaving. It is also an opportunity to confirm the will to cross a bridge that can no longer be undone.
Therefore, it is a place that must be even more pure. However, with such impurities involved, I couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable.
‘They say that all of the young warriors of Cheonwoomaeng are world-class talents.’
It seems to be right to say that there is nothing in the world that is harder to believe than a rumor. Do you have the right to be called Gigi just because you are strong in martial arts? For people who don’t even notice things like that.
While Lee Ja-yang was trying her best to somehow soothe her discomfort, Geumyangbaek stepped up to the podium.
Haenam’s disciples immediately straightened their posture and greeted Jang Mun-in.
Geumyangbaek, who stood on the podium, looked around at everyone and opened his mouth.
“Today… originally, an excommunication ceremony was scheduled to be held for those leaving Haenam.”
usually? Those who sensed that something was wrong paid close attention to Geumyangbaek’s next words.
“But we will skip the excommunication ceremony. instead!”
Geumyangbaek shouted in a stern tone and looked at his disciples.
“I would like to share with everyone my plan to deal with the enemies of the League of Fighters!”
Lee Ja-yang frowned.
‘What do you mean by this all of a sudden?’
How to deal with them has already been decided…
“I am Golden White! As the chief scholar of Haenam, I will lead the disciples of Haenam and head to the land of Gangnam, which they rule.”
Haenam’s disciples were all frightened by those words that fell like a thunderbolt.
“yes?”
“Come on, Jang Mun-in!”
“You mean Gangnam?”
Of course, they were also thinking about the possibility that Jang Moon-in would pursue a different method. If things turn out like this, you can die, but you can also get on a boat and head to the open sea far away.
But Gangnam? What kind of crazy person would throw himself into a cave to avoid a tiger?
However, Geumyangbaek continued speaking without waiting for their understanding.
“and! “The messengers of the Cheonwoo Maeng here will also head to Gangnam with our Haenam.”
This time, everyone’s attention was focused on those standing below the podium. Even under all those gazes, they just stood calmly. As if to prove that all these words are true.
“Now, Jang Moon-in. Why so suddenly…”
“No forcing!”
Geumyangbaek shouted.
“The reason a separate excommunication ceremony is not held is because being excommunicated in front of everyone may be a path that can never be chosen for some people. Those who are not prepared to spend the last days with Haenam should remain on this island. Then you will be able to live.”
“⋯⋯.”
“but!”
Geumyangbaek bit his lip and shouted.
“Those who will fight under the name of Haenam until the end! Those who want to risk their lives to open a path of escape should follow me. We will break through Gangnam, pierce the enemy’s heart, and head to the Yangtze River. And we will continue the fight against that evil Sapaeryun not in Haenam, but on the Yangtze River!”
“⋯⋯.”
“He who believes in me!”
Geumyangbaek looked around at everyone and shouted.
“And those who cannot abandon the name Haenam, come forward! I will gladly cross the sea with them. “I will let the world know that Haenam’s spirit is alive and well!”
In the heavy silence, Haenam’s disciples just looked at Geumyangbaek. This is because I had no idea how to react to those words, which were filled with only strong will and no logic whatsoever.
And at that moment, Kwak Hwan-so, who had been silent until now, slowly stepped forward and stood face to face with Geumyangbaek.
“Disciple Kwak Hwan-so, I dare to ask Jang Mun-in a question.”
“Huh!”
Kwak Hwan-so bowed and asked in a clear voice.
“Why does Jang Moon-in want to fight in Gangnam instead of here?”
Geumyangbaek took a deep breath at those words. And he said.
“Some say Fishermen are people who know the laws of the sea and obey them.”
“⋯⋯.”
“How do you feel? “Is that true?”
Some people shook their heads.
“okay. Absolutely not. The best way to acclimate to the sea is to not go out to sea. Unless you drive a ship into a sea that may change at any time, there is no such thing as not being able to return from the sea! “The numerous tragedies taking place in Haenam will not be repeated.”
Geumyangbaek shouted with stern eyes.
“Nevertheless, we set out to sea. Even though I knew how dangerous it was, and even though I knew I might never come back! Then they drive the boat out and throw the net. Because that is the way of those who fight, and that is the way of those who resist!”
All those here are the sons and daughters of those who fight against the sea. Therefore, there is no one who cannot understand this story of Geumyangbaek.
“To us, Gangnam is like a turbulent sea. so? Are you going to starve to death by docking your boat and staring out at the sea? Are you going to accept death because it is reckless to go out into the sea during a typhoon?”
no. No one will do that. At least not if you are from Haenam.
“Why are you going to Gangnam?”
Geumyangbaek took a deep breath and shouted like a roar.
“To fight! And to live! Even if it seems extremely reckless, those who live in the sea will know. “There is nothing more reckless than just staying and waiting for death!”
Geumyangbaek’s gaze turned to Cheon Woo-maeng’s group on one side.
“They told me something that even I had forgotten. The guests from the land reminded us of the things that we who live in the sea had to understand before anyone else. It is an obvious fact that if you want to protect, if you want to live, you have to fight!”
Finally, Geumyangbaek’s gaze fell on Kwak Hwanso.
“That’s why I’m going. No matter how scary that safari is, it won’t be as scary as the turbulent sea.”
Guo Huanxiao nodded slowly. Then he pulled out the sword from his waist.
“My father also never returned from the sea.”
“⋯⋯.”
“When I was a child full of bullying, I resented my father for that. But ⋯⋯ Now that I too have reached the age where I have to take responsibility for someone, I have finally come to understand his father’s choice. “Sometimes you have to take risks.”
The two people’s eyes met in midair.
“If Jang Moon-in wants to head to the sea called Gangnam.”
Kwak Hwan-so held out the sword he was holding.
“Disciple Kwak Hwan-so, as a Haenam citizen, I will follow that path!”
