Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Became the Eldest Son of Sun Ce - Chapter 178



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Episode 178. Hunting (1)

As I stepped out of the guest house, the cool air greeted me. And the escorts, including Ju-tae, appeared quietly.

I immediately noticed Ju-tae’s complex and subtle gaze. I looked around the surrounding guards again and asked him a question.

“Yu-pyeong, do you think you’ve guessed what I’m preparing now?”

In the first place, the fact that we were able to summon this magic was thanks to the guards who were like limbs to us.

If there weren’t people who were always loyal to me, it would have been impossible to twist the magic.

And at the forefront was always Ju-tae.

For a moment, Ju-tae closed his eyes and thought about it, then opened them wide and said.

“The captain simply follows his lord.”

I asked with a question in my mind as the answer came so easily.

Filial piety may be the most important value in today’s world, so how can Ju-tae not pursue it?

“…Even though I might do something stupid?”

“The director is lacking in knowledge, and only has a brief knowledge of loyalty and filial piety.

However, the lord has shown great filial piety to his late wife since childhood. This is a fact that not only the general but also the other guards cannot deny.

“And that’s not all? Since childhood, my lord has done everything he could for his allies. But why did you, General…?”

Joo-tae clenched his teeth for a moment, as if he was overcome with anger. He took a deep breath and continued speaking, as if to calm his seething anger.

“The director knows better than anyone what his lord has been doing.

So, the guards, including the commander, will follow their lord to the end no matter what happens. Even if it involves the general.”

The intentions of the escorts, including Joo-tae, were clear. Perhaps that was why I couldn’t help but laugh.

In a way, they are stupid.

It could easily become an unprecedented act of immorality that will be recorded in history books, but how dare you help it?

‘But… . The arrow has already been shot. Now, no one can turn back.’

From the moment Sun Ce gave the secret order to Li Shu, there was no turning back.

In the first place, why did Sun Ce send orders to lay an ambush for his troops at Sanshan?

It must have been intended to capture and kill the rebels as well as me.

You might think that this is too much of an exaggeration, but just looking at Sun Ce’s actions so far, you can easily guess what he will do in the future.

‘A son who has committed an unfilial act… There is no better justification for pushing out a successor than this.’

I let out a sigh, my heart full of worry and anxiety.

And then, as if on cue, he opened his mouth with a bright smile on his face.

“Tell Jamyeong—Yeo-mong—and Heung-pae—Gam-heung—that the time has come. Jamyeong is to go to Geon-eop, and Heung-pae is to lie in ambush near Sam-san.”

“Yes, my lord.”

It is difficult to gather soldiers from each region in one place on time. In these uncivilized times, when clocks are not accurate, how can one keep to the appointed time?

But just for this moment, I stationed my troops near Geon-yeop and had them practice advancing in a fierce battle.

‘I’ve been inspecting the area around Geonup for over a year… I won’t disappoint you.’

The truth is, the will of heaven is in your hands.

As a human being, all that needs to be done has been done. The future is up to Heaven. That’s all.

***

January 204.

Yangju Danyang-gun Geonup-hyeon.

Perhaps because the national wedding was fast approaching, the atmosphere at Songa was also heating up.

Yisul left Geonyeop under the pretense of going to greet a guest from another region.

This was a truly selfish act, one that lived and died for vested interests. That was why no one had any doubts about it.

‘The national wedding will be coming soon… . He sent it out at exactly the right time… . Sun Ce is not the type of person to think in such meticulous detail… . Is he really Jiao Gong?’

Previously, the role of the scribe that Joo-yu and I had played was taken away by Gyo-gong.

But… I was swayed too much by Sun Ce.

If I were in the position of the teacher, I would have persuaded him to hire Zhang Qin even if it meant getting hit several times. Or I would have secretly sought him out.

‘That’s where your and the school song’s limits lie.’

As I was sipping my nanny’s tea, which I had not had in a long time, I was trying to gather my thoughts.

A man’s voice was heard from outside, a voice I hadn’t heard in a long time.

“Baekso, are you here? Let’s talk for a while, Jungbu!”

It was Sun Quan.

Moreover, rather than coming quietly, it clearly looked like there was some trickery in the way I advertised my arrival in the neighborhood.

***

Sun Quan, whose face was quite tanned and healthy, was completely revealing his generous disposition.

But I know, beneath that seemingly brash facade, there’s a real darkness hidden.

I opened my mouth with a faint smile on my face.

“…Now that I think about it, it’s been several years. It’s the first time since…that incident in the past.”

When I mentioned the death of Sun Ik indirectly, Sun Quan bit his lips and answered.

“It was really unfortunate that Sukpil’s work ended up like this. Even now, when I think about it, it’s really regrettable.”

‘Is it a pity? Isn’t it?’

As Sun Quan and I continued our small talk like this, Sun Quan got to the main point.

“By the way, did you know that Gong Hyuk-Jang Heum-resigned from his position as captain of the guard?”

I sipped my tea and thought about the story Sun Quan suddenly brought up.

‘The reason Sun Quan mentioned Zhang Qin… . So, this was what Li Shu had first tried to tell me in Jianye!’

At that moment, my mind became bright.

Lee Sul, who had been secretly plotting with Sun Quan, left Jianye without ever meeting me officially.

Why did Sun Quan appear in front of me like this in such a situation?

As the saying goes, a thirsty man digs a well, so Sun Quan must have appeared because the sparks fell on his feet.

‘… It seems like he wants me to be punished for bringing up the story of Zhang Qin to Sun Ce… Oh, I see.’

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If I were to be imprisoned by Sun Ce’s order, the person who would naturally mobilize Sun Ke’s forces would be Sun Quan. The cunning and crafty tactics were exactly what Sun Quan would use.

I opened my mouth with a small smile.

“This is Geon-eop, and Geon-eop is Son-ga. And Son-ga was erected with great effort by the great general.

Who would dare to touch the General in such a situation? If the General has decided so, I will simply follow.”

And little by little, I touched on Sun Quan’s inferiority complex.

‘While your hands were growing stronger, you couldn’t do anything. Your lowly inferiority complex probably stems from that.’

While Sun Jia conquered Jiangdong, advanced into the Central Plains, and swallowed up Jingzhou, Sun Quan did nothing.

Because of the first embezzlement he committed, he was unable to achieve anything for his family and only ended up in ruin.

As expected, Sun Quan’s eyes slightly furrowed as if he was pricked by his conscience. Then, as if he had been exercising patience, he laughed and said.

“…My brother has certainly contributed greatly to the development of the Son family. Of course, that’s true. I’m not belittling my brother’s accomplishments… It’s just that the entire Son family worked together to make it this good.”

At that moment, I barely managed to hold back my laughter. It was the funniest story I had heard in a while.

Certainly, there were clans that achieved meritorious deeds, just like Sun Quan said. For example, Sun Ce’s cousins.

but….

‘You know very well that you are not included there.’

I barely suppressed the ridicule rising from the depths of my heart and spoke with an air of composure.

“…The General raised the fallen Son family and I firmly supported them from behind. This is a fact that even the General cannot deny.

“Since the General also acknowledges this, I am the successor to the family. What do you think, Your Majesty?”

I looked at Sun Quan with a subtle mocking look in my eyes.

Then Sun Quan’s face turned bright red. It looked like it would burst if he was hit with just one blow.

Soon, Sun Quan became so enraged that sparks flew from his eyes and he shouted loudly.

“You arrogant bastard! If what you say is true, then doesn’t that mean that this Sun Quan has not accomplished anything for the Sun family and therefore is not being treated properly? Are you and your brother the only ones among the many blood relatives of the Sun family?”

‘Hmm, isn’t that right?’

There are definitely those who hide because they are afraid of the truth. Just like Sun Quan, right before our eyes.

To be frank, what did Sun Quan do for the development of the Sun family? Except that he rose to the position of Nanhui governor because of his lineage.

‘I think you forgot about Jang Heum. Okay, let’s just leave it at this point.’

At first glance, Sun Quan looked like an angry beast.

I looked at Sun Quan with an embarrassed look on his face, who couldn’t control his anger.

“Huh, is that what you heard? That’s not what I meant…. Okay, I understand. If we continue to discuss it here, it will only hurt the feelings of the central government, so please go back now.”

When I delivered the order to expel the guests, Sun Quan realized his mistake and his face turned pale.

Sun Quan must have intended to persuade me to bring up the subject of Zhang Qin. But instead of doing so, he ended up getting very angry at me.

In other words, the effect of the conversation between me and Sun Quan is not very credible.

“Hey, hey, listen. Baekso. There’s still something I haven’t said yet….”

Sun Quan, who realized the situation, spoke with a pleading face…

I flatly refused.

The excuse that ‘we couldn’t even have a proper conversation because of Sun Quan’s anger’ was the best for me.

“It’s okay. Let’s talk about it again later.”

In the end, Sun Quan was forced out without saying anything.

‘Where are you, trying to pull some nonsense?’

However, Sun Quan had tried to imprison me. Judging from this, I could guess that the plot of the rebel forces was roughly drawn in my head.

‘Are you thinking of trying to turn things around from the inside and outside of construction at the same time? It’s a good idea, but… .’

However, if things continue this way, the political burden that Sun Quan will have to bear will be considerable.

In other words, the second season of Dong-Oh in the original history will open as is.

It was clear to see the Gangdong aristocrats, whose power had been revived, each exerting their influence and shaking up Gangdong.

As someone who had worked hard to build up Sun Ce’s forces to what they are today, I absolutely could not stand to see that happen.

‘As expected, you should follow Sun Ce. I will help you achieve what the three Liu Bei brothers could not: to die at the same time.’

And the next day, the long-awaited state wedding took place.

***

On the day of the national wedding.

The Imperial Palace of Geonup.

I stared at the state wedding ceremony, which was being held in a magnificent manner.

After a while, that proud-looking face would turn into a mixture of absurdity and despair… . That wasn’t my concern. My relationship with Son-in wasn’t that strong.

‘Well, now you may be wondering why such a cruel thing happened to me… . But rather, you should consider it an honor, because this wedding will be recorded in the history books. More than that… .’

The emperor’s indifferent face was unexpected.

The union of the Son family and the royal family was not an ordinary event. The Son family was known as the great general family. The repercussions it would bring could not be light.

The power of the Son family would continue to reach its peak, while the power of the powerful families would continue to decline.

It would be a national wedding that the emperor, who would be uncomfortable with Son Ga, would not like.

However, the emperor who was holding a state wedding had a rather calm and composed expression.

‘… No, it’s not sinking. Right now, you’re looking forward to it. You’re plotting to turn this hand around and take back the world?’

It remains to be seen whether things will go as the Emperor wishes, but it was clear that what would happen next would not be what the Emperor had hoped for.

‘I wonder where our troops have arrived by now… .’

Meanwhile, as the lengthy national wedding ceremony was roughly over, Sun Ce stepped forward with a confident posture and raised his voice.

“Now that the wedding ceremony is over, I will hold a hunting competition to celebrate this national wedding! The better the game you hunt, the greater the reward I, including His Majesty, will give you, so I hope many people will participate!”

‘What a wonderful prey… Now that I think about it, the prey can talk.’

Sun Ce, who had shouted like that, met my gaze for a moment.

Perhaps because the intention was so simple, I could read it clearly. Perhaps, it meant that the prey was me.

As if to prove this, Sun Ce smiled with an expectant look.

I also smiled brightly at Sun Ce, almost to the point of making him feel bad. Then Sun Ce frowned, snorted, and walked away.

I looked at the distant Sun Ce and thought about the thoughts I had had since my mother passed away a long time ago.

‘Today, I turn the world upside down.’

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