Chapter 30 – Famous General and Incompetent General (1)

Chapter 30 – Famous General and Incompetent General (1)

A month passed in an instant in the repetitive routine.

Since there was no movement yet, everyone in the corps was concentrating on training and preparing for the coming danger. The members of Wolf Fang Squad devoted themselves to group combat training, including shield techniques and formation techniques.

So-mu also had a very busy day. As expected, what I invested the most time into was So-so's training guidance. The best Jianghu expert was giving my daughter one-on-one guidance all day. It was a privilege that even the crew could not enjoy. In addition, it was a situation where they even provided fortune-telling breakfast so that I could quickly build up my skills. Since there was no turbidity in the body at all, the speed of internal energy accumulation was much faster than that of the other members. Moreover, innate talents and qualities.

Suso's sword grew stronger day by day and gradually became heavier. This was because they began to put internal power into weapons in earnest. Although it was a bladeless sword, it contained enough strength and force to break a tree with a single blow.

“Yap! Yap!”

So-mu shouted, holding his left hand behind his back and continuing to strike his sword.

“Heavy as a rock! Soft as water!”

Kang-! Kang-! Kakaan-!

The sound of swords clashing erupted continuously, and the noise continued to get faster.

“A little faster!”

Kakakang-! Kakakang-!

I couldn't help but be impressed by So-so's movements, which he made as many as five times in one go.

“Capture the grandeur of the waves in your sword!”

At that time, Su Xiao's movements suddenly stopped.

“What are waves?”

So-mu realized that she had made a mistake and was worried for a moment. Now that I think about it, there was no way So-so could have seen the sea.

“There is a place called the sea. It is a river so wide and blue that the end cannot be seen. The waves that wave high there are called waves.”

“I want to see the sea….”

“I’ll be sure to take you to the sea later.”

"please?"

"huh."

After overcoming the crisis, So-mu sighed inwardly. This place, Hanjung, was so deep that it can be said to be the center of the inland region of Jungwon. Although the river was just around the corner, seeing the sea was not that easy. The thought of running all the way there with So-so on my back already gave me a headache.

‘I’m going to die next time I go on vacation…’ … .’

It was then.

“Inattentiveness is death!”

While I was distracted, So-so made a surprise attack. It was an imitation of himself. It was a threatening and useful attack.

“You’re cowardly.”

So-mu lightly threw away his sword and began a counterattack. Since it was an attack without murderous intent, it could be stopped at any time.

The blade curves and moved towards the neck. So-so lowered his stance as if he had been waiting, let go the attack, and dug forward. So-mu was impressed by the quick movements like a flying squirrel.

But it was still too early to be surprised. Suddenly, So-so's left hand was clenched tightly. The small fist that emerged from his waist fiercely rushed towards So-mu's abdomen.

“One hit and hit the mountain!”

Tsk-!

So-mu took half a step back in shock. Instead of deliberately avoiding it, I tried to get hit.

“Ugh. Where did you learn that?”

My Dantian still tingled from the heavy impact. It was so powerful that even a top-notch expert could be fatally injured if he was caught off guard.

So-so, with both hands on his hips, raised his head and spoke in a voice full of pride.

“I learned it from Uncle Il-gwang. Mountain Crushing First Form!”

It was as expected. Although I was already learning sword techniques, there was no harm in learning at least one close combat technique.

However, each and every one of So-so's martial arts was for powerful killing purposes. If used carelessly, innocent people can get hurt.

“That’s amazing, So-so. When did you say martial arts should only be used?”

“Time to protect myself and my loved ones! From bad villains.”

“Yes, I remember it well. However, when the moment comes to use martial arts, there should be no hesitation. Let’s end today’s training here. Shall we rest a little and then practice my martial arts in the evening?”

"yes!"

As soon as So-so answered, he started moving somewhere.

“Where are you going?”

“Let’s go play~.”

Where do you go to have fun in a military camp full of soldiers?

So-so has been wandering around whenever he has time for a month. There was no worry because everyone in the corps knew So-so. Rather, it was a situation where I was worried that an accident would occur.

So-so's level was already at a level where there were almost no opponents in the entire corps. Except for a few members of Wolf Fang Squad and Director Yang Yeon-jeong, there was no one who could stop So-so.

‘Phew, it’s time to be curious.’

After much thought, I decided to quietly follow him.

So-so's steps moving deep into the military camp were unstoppable. It seemed like they had already decided where to go.

Surprisingly, the place So-so headed after half hour was the kitchen. The way he said hello to the cooked did not look like he had visited the place once or twice.

‘Are you saying you were hungry? It's right time to eat a lot… … .’

So-so came out of the kitchen holding two rice balls in each hand and looked around. He seemed to be wondering where to go.

Eventually, he ate the rice ball he was holding in his right hand and started walking deeper into the military camp. We passed the logistics warehouse and the officers' barracks. There were a few soldiers standing guard, but there was no one stopping So-so. Rather, aren't they saying hello to each other?

And the place they arrived next surprised So-mu.

'no way?'

It was absurd. It was General Zhang Yang’s office. I was confused as to whether I should stop him.

The exterior of the building was more flashy than other places, so my curiosity was aroused. First, I decided to watch a little more. So-mu, who hid his presence, carefully jumped up to the ceiling of the office.

So-so's actions were unstoppable.

“Hehe! So-so is here.”

“Hehe. Grandpa, what are you doing?”

“Hmm. I was just looking through the list of supplies.”

“Would you like to eat this? It’s a rice ball.”

“Hehe. Then I guess this old man should also give something to So-so.”

“Thank you~.”

So-so, who came out of the office, was already holding a moon cake in his hand. It was a bread made by mixing wheat flour, honey, and eggs with nuts in it, and was a snack that only executives could eat. Surprisingly, they came here to exchange goods. So-so was jumping up and down, eating the mooncake, as if he was so excited.

Looking at the back going away, So-mu made an expression of bewilderment. He sighed and shook his head.

At that time, So-mu's eyes lit up as if she had discovered something. I saw an administrative soldier rushing here.

“General, a message has arrived from Yangyang City!”

“Please come in.”

The office was quiet for a while after that. It seemed like he was probably reading the contents of a letter. After a while, an absurd tone came out of Zhang Yang's mouth.

“You mean to attack Luoyang!?”

Luoyang was a military strategic point and was very well defended by the enemy. Therefore, General Ae Fei had always insisted on attacking Chang'an and Gaebong first to establish a siege, and then attacking Luoyang last after General Han Se-chung joined.

“Shall we call a military council?”

“Gather all the commanders together immediately.”

The military conference room was not far from here. As the captain of Wolf Fang Squad, he was also a participant.

So-mu waited for Inspector Han while hiding his presence and then moved to the military conference room. General Zhang Yang was waiting first, and other generals were also arriving one after another. After a while, all commanders gathered together.

“Within ten days, a message has arrived from Yu Gwang-se’s army, ordering him to send troops to the Southern Plains. He said he will attack Luoyang.”

Adjutant Yang Yeon-jeong asked curiously.

“Didn’t you say that the Northern Expedition would wait until General Han Se-chung comes?”

“General Ae Fei certainly claimed that. But it seems the imperial family has run out of patience. They say an instruction has been sent to launch an attack. And General Yu Gwang-se does not have the courage to speak directly to the imperial family.”

Manager Wi Jin-cheol’s face was full of dissatisfaction.

“The government ministers who only engage in idle talk are taking the enemy too lightly. Moreover, if our corps that protects Hanzhong empties its forces, isn’t it obvious that the enemy troops waiting in Chang’an Fortress will storm here?”

“It is said that several legions are gathering on our side. That means there is no need to send all of our legions’ troops.”

“We cannot neglect the defense of this place, so we should organize the minimum number of troops.”

“If you have any good opinions, please tell me.”

Everyone fell silent. It was a situation where a minimum number of troops had to be organized, but a certain amount of force had to be dispatched. After half a minute, Yang Yeon-jeong broke the silence and spoke.

“How about sending Wolf Fang Squad?”

Chief Baek Moon-hwi of the advance guard urgently asked.

“If we only send one hundred people, how can we handle the aftermath of the Shang Army?”

Zhang Yang shook his head horizontally and looked at Su Mu.

“There are only 100 Wolf Fang, but they are the 100 warriors that our corps boasts about. Once we enter battle, all such feelings will disappear.”

So-mu was lost in thought for a moment.

There was no worry about the mission. War must always be fought amidst uncertainty. However, I couldn't help but worry about So-so's safety.

Fortunately, the enemy forces stationed in Jangan Castle were still motionless. Hanzhong were still safe, but the situation can change at any time.

“Can I ask for your daughter?”

Zhang Yang nodded and said willingly, as if there was no need to think.

“Isn’t that obvious? So-so is already like my granddaughter. I promise to risk my neck to take care of her safely.”

I felt relieved to hear Zhang Yang say this. Although he had no actual combat experience, he was a child with the ability to protect himself.

"Thank you."

Zhang Yang looked at Su Mu with worried eyes.

“Some of the generals, including Yu Gwang-se, are strict and frustrating. Now that General Ae Fei has been dismissed, the situation must have worsened. I ask you to just ignore them and be flexible.”

Yang Yang, who achieved great victories in two defensive battled, was promoted two levels in rank due to his merits. However, compared to the powerful warlords Yu Gwang-se and Jang Jun, the difference in class was still like heaven and earth. Since I was sending a centurion-level officer to such a situation, I couldn't help but worry about how much they would ignore Wolf Fang Squad.

But who was So-mu? He was a person who had already experienced all kinds of hardships in the harsh martial arts world.

“I understand. Don’t worry.”

* * *

It took more than five days to reached the gathering place from Hanzhong. If Wolf Fang Squad's members launched a light movement technique, it was a distance that could be covered in two days. However, if he departed just in time for the deadline, General Zhang Yang's position could have been difficult.

Five days later, everyone in Wolf Fang Squad gathered at the training ground, armed. Black armor and helmet that shine like pitch black. One thing that was different was that everyone had shields attached to straps hanging from their shoulders. General Jang Yang took the trouble to provide a shield, saying that it would be necessary for a siege. Some were even holding flags symbolizing the corps.

So-so was looking at them with a meaningful expression. It was a situation where we had to be away for at least 15 days to a month. It was a fateful time. So-mu was confused about what to say.

“So-so. I have to go somewhere with my uncles. It might take a while this time.”

So-so seemed to notice to some extent. I thought she would shed a lot of tore, but surprisingly she seemed calm.

At that time, So-so narrowed his eyes and spoke.

“Are you going to buy a gift for So-so?”

Come to think of it, the last time I went away for five days, I bought a plaything for him. At that time, Il-gwang quickly stepped forward and answered.

“What? Did you notice? After all, you can’t fool So-so.”

“Hehe. I know everything~.”

There has never been a moment when I was so thankful for Il-gwang. So-mu said with a sigh of relief.

“I tried to keep it a secret, but it caught me. It’s a very precious gift, so I have to go a little far.”

So-so seemed to be in trouble for a moment. In the meantime, I was worried about who I should play with.

“Phew. Now I have to play with grandpa.”