Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Chapter 606

#606

Taejonbirok Volume 25, Episode 6

Chapter 134: Encountering the Lazy (1)

“Hmm…….”

Wi Yeon-ho stuck his head out.

The fleeing vanguard had rejoined the main force. Now, it seemed time to launch a counterattack. However, his senses had been blank for a moment.

It might be possible for a small number of experts to deceive Wei Yanhu's senses and plot something, but it would be impossible for that many to deceive Wei Yanhu's senses.

In other words… … .

“Did you catch it?”

Wi Yeon-ho chuckled.

It seemed Baek Hoe-myeong was genuinely surprised. Otherwise, he wouldn't have fled without looking back, even after joining such a large army.

If not, then he should have taken responsibility for this defeat.

Either way, it wasn't a bad thing for Wi Yeon-ho. It would be nice to take down even one more enemy and reduce their strength, but…

'bothered.'

Now, my motivation was slowly waning.

To be honest, has Wi Yeon-ho ever worked this hard in his life?

And besides, it's not like they're running away, it's like they're chasing them.

If Baek Mu-han had seen him now, he wouldn't have been able to close his gaping mouth. Wi Yeon-ho, who wouldn't even wake up in the morning and pick up a sword unless he was being beaten. And yet, Wi Yeon-ho, sweating profusely, would track someone down.

'It was too much.'

People tend to have certain behavioral tendencies. Any deviation from those behavioral tendencies inevitably leads to adverse consequences.

That's what the current Wei Yanhu was like.

Motivation disappears and shoulders slump.

If I could, I would just lie down on the floor.

When was the last time you slept?

It's so far away.

I haven't had a proper rest since leaving the political alliance. How many days has it been?

Slurp.

The sword in his hand goes back into its scabbard.

I tried my best.

Some might argue that this isn't enough, but Wei Yanho truly did his best. Beyond this, his role is beyond his reach.

furthermore…….

“Tsk.”

Wi Yeon-ho shook his head.

This is not the time to be saying weak things like "I don't want to see blood."

The world is filled with countless people, each with their own unique desires. But when the going gets tough, personal choices become meaningless.

Who would release a rabbit that was caught and is about to starve to death, but doesn't want to kill it with their own hands?

There's nothing we can do about it.

Wi Jeong-han approached him and asked.

“How is it?”

“It seems like they all ran away?”

“Hmm, really?”

Wi Jeong-han also nodded.

It was Wi Jeong-han who insisted that their actions must be completely understood.

Wi Jeong-han had seen so many cases that he could not just ignore them.

“So, I guess they won’t be able to invade again for a while?”

"That's probably true. But I can't say for sure. War is war because anything can happen, and it's not surprising."

“Hmm.”

Wi Yeon-ho also nodded as if he agreed.

Those words hit home. Who would have imagined, just a short time ago, that they would find themselves in this situation?

I had no idea the Demonic Cult would rise up, nor did I ever imagine Baekgeomseong would join forces with it. Furthermore, I couldn't have foreseen that Jeongmu Alliance would suffer such a crushing defeat at Baekgeomseong's hands.

But that would be the same for them too.

They probably didn't know that Wei Yan-ho and his party would invade the Demonic Cult and turn it upside down, and they probably couldn't have imagined that Wei Yan-ho would be able to stop Baekgeomseong.

The scene continues with them surprising each other and exploiting each other's weaknesses.

'War… … .'

Perhaps those who were later called great generals were those who could deal with such unexpectedness smoothly.

'It's not my share.'

That's something that other people have to deal with. For example…

"India ink!"

“Yes, my lord.”

Zhuge Liang quickly approached Wei Yanhu.

Those eyes are so bright and sparkling.

“……Stay away.”

“Oh, was it burdensome?”

Zhuge Liang took a few steps back.

Even though Wei Yanhu pushed him away, Zhuge Liang was not in the least offended.

'I saw people well.'

Believing your father's words and following Wi Yeon-ho will be the best decision of your life.

'Ignorant, hopeless, and invincible.'

Where in the world can you find such a perfect lord?

He's definitely capable… no, he's incredibly stubborn and doesn't bother you. Plus, if you just leave him alone, he won't cause any trouble.

He was the best lord to serve.

“Try to assess the situation.”

“I will organize it.”

The first qualification for serving such a master was one.

Even if you speak like a dog, you understand perfectly.

He's the type of person who doesn't want to bother saying a single word, so he skips over the explanations before and after speaking. If you keep asking him to repeat himself, you're likely to lose trust.

No matter how strangely Wei Yanho speaks, you must turn your head tensely, guess the circumstances, and come up with the best answer.

"If Baekgeomseong retreated, there are two reasons. They retreated primarily to reorganize. In this case, they will immediately return."

"huh."

"And the second is… if an order to retreat is given. In this case, the commander will be replaced. Sogaju Baek Hoe-myeong will be ousted, and someone else will take the lead. This could take quite some time. A formation is only effective if it suits your preferences. It will depend on the newcomer's disposition, but it will likely take longer than the first case."

“Which one do you think it will be?”

“It’s the first.”

“Why?”

"It's because of his status as the Sogaju. No matter how pragmatic the Baekgeomseong is, prioritizing skill over anything, the existence of the Mangeombaekga clan cannot be ignored. If he steps down now, Baek Hoe-myeong's position will suffer a fatal blow. He has held the position of Sogaju for decades. It's not easy to push him back with a single mistake."

“Why?”

"Because the person who put Baek Hoe-myeong in the position of Sogaju is the current head of the household. Baek Hoe-myeong's mistakes are the head's own failings. Lack of discernment can also be considered the head's own failings."

“Hmm, so you’re saying I can’t just back out?”

"A great commander shouldn't be replaced carelessly. If the person in charge of Baekgeomseong Fortress were to be replaced due to a single mistake, that too would be a problem."

Wi Jeong-han refuted.

“But this isn’t just a simple mistake, is it?”

"Of course. But aside from the justification, the damage to Baekgeomseong wasn't that great. My lord did inflict damage, but considering the mighty Baekgeomseong's power, it was only a fraction."

“Hmm.”

Wi Jeong-han had a look of disapproval on his face, but he ended up nodding.

Looking at it objectively, Zhuge Liang's words are correct. And Baekgeomseong's true power has yet to be revealed.

“So does that mean the Baekgeomseong will come rushing in again soon?”

"no."

“Isn’t that a different story?”

"There's one more thing to consider. As I said before, the main reason they retreated was because they didn't want to risk losing their forces by facing their lord."

“Well, yeah.”

"As long as my lord remains here, they will not move. They will wait for my lord to move to deal with the Demonic Cult."

Zhuge Liang chuckled even as he spoke.

'This is ridiculous.'

His prediction was reasonable and at the same time, reasonable.

Even if he were in Baek Hoe-myeong's shoes, he would have acted the same way. But it wasn't wrong to say it was absurd.

'The Baekgeomseong cannot move because of one person.'

Avoiding an opponent's formidable force is also a strategy. Didn't Han Gaozu employ the same strategy when he unified the Central Plains? They didn't want to clash with the forces of the overlord of Chu.

While somehow blocking the offensive of the overlord of Chu, he attacked from behind and defeated the other armies one by one, isolating Gaozu of Han.

The reason why Han Gaozu was able to seize the world was because he abandoned his pride and acknowledged his opponents.

But isn't Wei Yanhu alone?

The presence of several others here makes no difference. They won't attack the righteous with all their might. It's only because of Wi Yeon-ho that Baekgeomseong holds its breath.

This kind of ridiculous thing was actually happening.

'The military strategy of the martial world is different from that of the military.'

It was a phrase he had heard countless times from his father. He understood it with his head, but never truly felt it in his heart. Now, Zhuge Liang was finally understanding it.

This never happens in the military.

In the martial world, strength and weakness cannot be determined simply by numbers. Sometimes, a single, elite warrior can command a force of thousands or even ten thousand.

So, those who discuss martial arts in the martial world must use their brains several times more than those who discuss military tactics.

“So what should we do now?”

At Wi Jeong-han's question, Zhuge Liang turned his head. His gaze fell upon Wei Yanhu, half-asleep.

“Isn’t that your will, my lord?”

"hmm?"

“You can go fight the Demonic Cult, or you can finish tracking down Baekgeomseong.”

“Hmm…….”

"Unless a human body is divided into two, it's impossible to deal with both sides simultaneously. If we tie down one side, it's right for the political alliance to deal with the other. Your Majesty, I'm sure you're thinking the same thing."

“So, which side do you believe is the right one to choose?”

“As I said, it is your choice, my lord.”

“I can give you some advice.”

When Wi Jeong-han asked again, Jegal Mun-in frowned slightly.

Those who serve someone like Wei Yanhu should not express their opinions rashly. This is because Wei Yanhu is a man who does not act on his own initiative.

His opinions soon became Wei Yanhu's. This meant that if things went wrong, the responsibility would also fall on Zhuge Liang.

If he were to offer his opinion and it failed, no one would blame Wei Yanhu. He had already done more than one person could possibly do.

One can only blame those who failed to move him properly.

“If you really have to ask…….”

But that doesn't mean it's a good idea to remain silent in such situations. Be vigilant and cautious, but find the best solution. That's the military's role.

“I think it would be better to deal with Baekgeomseong.”

“Why is that?”

"Because the Jeongmu Alliance can't properly deal with the Baekgeomseong. No matter how powerful the Demonic Cult is, dealing with the Baekgeomseong is easier for the Jeongmu Alliance. Because…"

Zhuge Liang swallowed dry saliva and continued speaking.

"Because there's still no established method for dealing with the ailments that arise through magic. If the Jeongmu Alliance were to confront them, it would only lead to a trial by Hap-bi."

“I see.”

Wi Jeong-han nodded and looked back at Wi Yeon-ho.

“Did you hear?”

"yes."

"Then you have to face Baekgeomseong. Can you do it?"

The mind of the wise man who asked the question was also uneasy.

But here, Wei Yanho has to do it… … .

“So the problem is the plague?”

“I guess so for now.”

“Then we can just solve that.”

"huh?"

Wi Jeong-han's eyes widened.

What are you trying to do now?