Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Became the Eldest Son of Sun Ce - Chapter 161



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Episode 161. Yang Yang Sung (3)

Xingzhou Nanyang County Xinya Castle.

Xinye Castle is a strategic point responsible for the defense of the northernmost part of Xingzhou.

But regardless of its importance, Yu-bi’s mind was already set.

‘Am I finally getting out of this damn prison?’

It’s not the first or second time that things haven’t gone well, but Jingzhou has been extremely harsh to Liu Bei.

During the years that Liu Bei stayed in Jingzhou, the only talent he acquired was Xu Shui.

If you include the soldiers who followed Liu Bei, the number would probably be in the thousands.

That wasn’t all. Liu Biao, whom he had entrusted to his lord, was not only unable to employ Liu Bei and govern him properly, but was instead eager to restrain him.

‘How can someone so good at strategy be so ignorant of military tactics? That’s why I’ve been frustrated more than once… .’

At that time, if Liu Bei’s forces had used Nanyang Commandery as a base and advanced north or west, they could have greatly weakened Cao Cao’s forces. In fact, with Liu Biao’s support, they achieved the desired results.

But that was it.

Liu Biao used the war to check Liu Bei’s rapid rise in fame and further independence.

As a result, Liu Bei, who was stuck in Xinye, had to watch in real time as the fat on his thighs grew.

In addition, the kidnapping incident of Zhuge Liang that occurred this time was the decisive incident that led to Liu Bei’s departure from Jingzhou.

If I had Zhuge Liang, I could console myself by saying that I had suffered all this time in Jingzhou to meet him.

But, after losing Zhuge Liang right in front of his nose, didn’t he also suffer unspeakable ridicule from Sun Zhao?

Although Liu Bei himself was a guest, his reputation was quite famous. The humiliation Liu Bei felt at that time was so great that it could not be expressed in words.

That was why. Although Xu Shu’s persuasion played a part, the fundamental reason why Liu Bei decided to leave Jingzhou was.

But right now, the priority was to convey my intention to return to Ikju.

The Liu Bei army numbered in the thousands.

Who would be excited to see an army of that size suddenly appear in their jurisdiction? The first priority was to secretly declare their intention to surrender.

At that time, a single worry lingered in Yu-bi’s mind.

‘If Yoo Jang refuses my offer… what will happen next?’

Negative thoughts swirling around in Yu-bi’s mind.

But Yu-bi shook his head firmly. There was still much to do. There was no time to dwell on such negative thoughts.

Besides, since he had already decided to turn his back on Liu Biao’s army, he had to use him as much as possible while he was still available.

‘… For example, making the enemy misunderstand the advance of the West as an order from Yoo Hyung-joo.’

Liu Bei went straight to Liu Biao’s confidant and said with a pretended pitiful expression.

“As per Yoo Hyung-ju’s orders, I will try to set out as quickly as possible. So please tell Yoo Hyung-ju to rest assured.”

Of course, Liu Bei’s army had plans to go on an expedition. However, the destination was not Yangyang Castle. However, Liu Biao’s confidant did not notice Liu Bei’s evil intentions and continued to express his gratitude.

“As expected, it’s only Yu Ye-ju! Everyone who has received favors from Yu Hyung-ju is busy ignoring Yu Hyung-ju, but only Yu Ye-ju is taking action for Yu Hyung-ju. I will definitely tell Yu Hyung-ju about this!”

Liu Biao’s confidant, whose admiration for Liu Bei was at its peak, rarely called Liu Bei ‘Liu Yuzhou’.

“Haha, please don’t flatter me too much. That’s the proper thing to do for someone who has received a favor.”

Now, anyone who saw Liu Bei’s demeanor was that of a general who was loyal to his lord.

After parting with Liu Biao’s confidant and feeling regretful, Liu Bei was left alone and lost in thought.

‘… What a pity. It would have been better if we could have grown our power even further under Yu Hyung-ju… No, my regrets end here. For now, I guess I should send an envoy to Ikju… ’

Not long after that, Sun Qian, who was considered a master of diplomacy in the Liu Bei army, headed to Yi Province with a desperate resolve.

The sinking force is the amazingly distinguished Liu Bei. He began preparing to change ships.

***

Ambivalent.

Yoo Biao’s residence.

Yoo Biao, who had been grumbling, had a strong feeling that something was wrong.

It has been more than twenty days since I requested reinforcements from Liu Bei.

If this much time had passed, I would have crossed the river long ago.

But there was no news from prosperity.

As Liu Biao’s suspicions grew, two officials appeared at Liu Biao’s residence. They were Cai Mo and Gui Yue.

Liu Biao looked at them with his weak eyes. At this point, it was difficult to even raise his eyelids, but Liu Biao looked at them with determination and said.

“…What is happening?”

Then, Cai Mo, who had been observing Liu Biao’s condition, said with a pretended expression of regret.

“…I came to tell you some bad news.”

But the regretful expression only lasted a moment, and Chae-mo brought up the main topic with a clear smile on her lips.

“If you are thinking of General Yu and his army, give up. They won’t show up in Yangyang anyway.”

Liu Biao, who was caught off guard in an instant, hardened his face and spoke in a cracking voice.

“…What does that mean?”

Chae-mo opened his mouth with a refreshing expression.

“Tae-su Jang has left for Beonseong. Any army that does not receive the lord’s order to advance south will never be able to reach Yangyang.”

It was an order, but it meant to block Liu Bei’s southward advance from Fancheng.

It was clear that they were targeting Liu Bei’s forces.

When Chae Mo, who he had considered inferior, suddenly hit the back of his head, Liu Biao felt a chill down his spine. However, he managed to come to his senses and said.

“Aren’t you asking what that means?”

“It’s simple, General Liu Zuo… No, that Liu Bei won’t be able to reach Yangyang. Not until the second prince takes his place as successor.”

The quiet Goewol went a step further with an indifferent expression.

“Your Majesty, you have truly suffered a great deal. You have brought peace to the chaotic forces of Xingzhou, and furthermore, you have contributed to the development of scholarship in Xingzhou. No one can match your achievements.

“Your Majesty has been sick in bed for a long time and is also very old… Wouldn’t it be better for you to step aside and recuperate?”

At first glance, it may sound like a noble intention to think of one’s lord… but this was clearly a request for abdication.

Liu Biao glared at them with absurd eyes. But that was the best Liu Biao could do.

Liu Biao’s illness was steadily eating away at his strength and lifeline, and as a result, all he could do was say a few words and give a murderous look in his eyes.

As Liu Biao glared at the two officials with a look of betrayal.

Chae-mo also spoke coldly, his lips curled.

“My lord, you have suffered for Xingzhou. We, the second son, will succeed you, so please stop worrying.”

Now, a conversation between two officials who openly treat each other like old men in the back room.

Liu Biao wanted to lash out at the two officials, but he couldn’t.

Firstly, it was because of my wicked body that did not move as my mind did, and secondly, it was because I was so lacking in the power to condemn those wicked people.

If Liu Biao had not been so weak in the first place, the betrayal of the nobles would have been impossible.

However, Liu Biao’s physical condition is getting worse and worse, and his reputation has been greatly damaged due to his defeat at Sun Jia.

When Liu Biao, who had been ruling over Jingzhou with great determination, showed weakness, the local aristocrats of Jingzhou revealed their true colors.

At that moment, Chae-mo spoke as if a thought had suddenly occurred to her.

“Oh, right. Look at my mind. I almost missed this important news. I don’t know if your lord, who is lying in his sickbed, heard this news… The Archduke passed away just a moment ago.”

The news of Yugi’s death that Chae-mo suddenly threw out.

At that moment, Liu Biao froze without saying a word. Soon, a weak voice came out of his mouth.

“…what?”

Then Chae-mo answered quickly, like someone collecting a debt.

“The Grand Duke has passed away. Still, we were able to convey this news quickly enough… Please don’t think of us as being heartless….”

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Nothing entered Yu Biao’s ears.

It was just dark and gloomy, like the pitch-black night sky.

Even though he was a son who was not good at anything, he was still a son. Moreover, wasn’t he the eldest son who was supposed to inherit the family and the legacy?

Such a precious son died in his own jurisdiction.

That too, because of the power struggle with those tyrants who would tear us to pieces.

As Liu Biao lay there, pale and limp like a corpse, Chae Mo and Goi Wol left with satisfied expressions on their faces, as if they had achieved their goal.

Liu Biao’s betrayal was outrageous to the Yangyang aristocrats.

Who is the one who helped Liu Biao, who arrived in Xingzhou alone, grow so much?

Wasn’t it all thanks to their help? But trying to establish Yugi as the successor? This was a betrayal.

And this was the perfect punishment for the ‘colleagues’ who had betrayed them with whom they had shared life and death.

***

Hyungju Namgun Gangneungseong.

The tooth of the hand.

The breathing corpse, Yugi, is dead.

I smiled slightly when I heard the news.

For Liu Bei, who had been betting on Yu Gi, Yu Gi’s death would be a huge political blow.

With Yu Jong being considered as a potential successor, and Yu Biao being a potential successor,

Liu Bei had no reliable supporters, except for those who left Jingzhou.

Thinking this far, I wrote a letter of condolence with regret. Afterwards, I smiled with satisfaction after reading the letter.

‘It’s a prestigious school, it really is a prestigious school.’

As I was reading the famous quote I had written and was engrossed in my own praise, Sim Woo came in from outside with a stern face.

“My lord, we are in trouble. A messenger has arrived from Jianye.”

The messenger of construction is not a face you see once or twice.

I replied lightly.

“It’s not like it’s the first or second time that an envoy has come from Geonup, so why is there such a fuss?”

“That is, the messenger of construction is Kyo-gong.”

When I heard that Jiao Gong had appeared as an envoy, my facial muscles instantly froze. He was supposedly Jianye’s envoy, not Sun Ce’s lackey.

This made me ponder Sun Ce’s evil intentions a little.

“…Bring the messenger. It’s been a while since we’ve had a conversation.”

“I will obey your orders.”

***

I sat across from the professor in the waiting room and opened my mouth.

“This is the first time I’ve heard that His Majesty has ascended to an official position….”

Then the teacher, who was laughing with the corners of his mouth torn open, said:

“…It happened just a little while ago. Even Son Shin-an, or Son Hyung-ju, wouldn’t know.”

Judging from his smug appearance, he seemed to have been given a fairly important position.

Otherwise, there would be no way he could dare to laugh like that in front of me, as if asking me to kill him.

“What position were you appointed to?”

“…I am the Director of Gwangrokdaebu.”

I felt a little relieved when I heard the name of Gwangrok Daeboo. Gwangrok Daeboo, who had no real power, was actually just an advisor.

However, he could not completely relax because of that. As time passed, he would surely rise to power under Sun Ce’s protection.

‘I can see it, I can see it all. I can see your true intentions.’

Although the three-year mourning period is called three-year mourning, it usually ends in the second year.

In other words, the three-year mourning period for Lady Wu, who prays for Sun Ce to end his reign without fail, will end next year.

Perhaps the appointment of the teacher to the position was clearly a stepping stone to prepare for that time.

‘Or, you yourself advised Sun Ce.’

I answered the teacher.

“Your Majesty the Great, I congratulate you. I hope you will continue to serve in an excellent capacity in the future.”

“Haha, it’s all thanks to Son Ga’s grace.”

As the small talk came to an end, the teacher wiped the smile off his lips and asked.

“… More than that, the general has been very worried lately. He worries every night about whether he may have made things difficult for the young Son Hyung-ju by appointing him as the governor of Hyung-ju.”

For a moment, I opened my mouth slightly in shock.

What is so difficult about the situation in Hyungju?

To be honest, if a year passes like this, Hyungju will be completely taken over.

The moment when I was about to blurt out my true intentions at the ridiculous nonsense.

“If things continue like this….”

Before long, it was necessary to say that even Yangyangseong was occupied and had more to spare.

But the teacher’s gaze upon me was unusual.

What should I say, a look of longing, as if hoping that I would make a mistake in my speech.

What could I possibly say wrong right now? The moment I thought about it, a small but eerie thought came to my mind.

‘…no way?’

At that moment, I realized.

Now, what the teacher wanted was that word I almost blurted out without thinking. That was the reason I blurted out that nonsense.

In any case, the situation is such that a ceasefire order is widespread because of Sun Ce.

In that situation, would Sun Ce be happy to hear me boasting that I would reduce the number of Yang Yang?

‘No way. He must be trying to bring me down right now.’

Besides, the chances of my words being conveyed as they were were slim.

The remarks that were pieced together here and there by the instructor will reach Sun Ce. The moment that happens, I will become a man who deserves to be killed.

There is a saying that goes like this: Incitement takes one line, rebuttal takes dozens of pages. It was clear that it would surely spark a dispute, big or small.

‘Kyo-gong, this pseudo-media guy.’

In the worst case scenario, Sun Ce could have accused me of being unfilial and forced me to be dismissed.

Although it is just a forced imagination that has been cobbled together.

However, the fact that Sun Ce of today would do this without hesitation made me nervous.

then.

What I had to say was simple. I would deal with it in a set way.

I looked straight into the teacher’s cold gaze and smiled.

“I know very well what your Majesty is worried about. But don’t worry, even though I am young, I have not forgotten the great responsibility of being the governor of Hyeongju.

“Please tell His Majesty and the General. As the General has ordered, there will be no expedition.”

Yes, I won’t go to war like Sun Ce said. Going to receive surrender from the idiots would be like starting a war. It’ll just be a simple drink.

Meanwhile, the teacher was looking at my mouth carefully. His expression suddenly wavered and showed regret.

I witnessed the teacher’s expression change clearly and felt a surge of anger in me. My guess was right.

Son-in-law’s love is, after all, that of a father-in-law.

Judging from the way he taught, it seemed like he wanted to be with his son-in-law for eternity.

‘Then, as a grandson, I have no choice but to listen to that noble spirit.’

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