Who threatened Cheonma Hara with a knife - Chapter 399



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Who threatened to call me Cheonmahara with a knife? Episode 399

Propaganda (7)

Under the guidance of the disciples, Cheonryang and Yanggwang visited the scriptures of Cheonmasingyo.

“Welcome.”

“What’s going on?”

“By any chance, did something go wrong?”

In response to Cheonryang and Yanggwang’s question, Ilmok told them about the letter that had flown in from Shaanxi.

“A letter has arrived saying that the main force of our new religion has destroyed Jongnam and Hwasan in Shaanxi.”

“If we do that, we must now take control of the Shaanxi coffin.”

Since I had already explained at least a minimal amount of things in the process of persuading the commander, both of them were able to follow the flow without difficulty.

“So, I’m asking, are you finally done organizing things?”

At Ilmok’s question, both the commander and the commander nodded and handed over a letter with each person’s name written on it.

This was also a kind of death list.

Having taken control of Nanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, it was now necessary to take full control of the remaining counties in Gansu.

Among them, those who would follow their will and those who were not greatly corrupt would be spared, while those who resisted and the most corrupt officials would be punished.

“If you do, we will start moving right away starting tomorrow. And you two, please select a few trustworthy people and send them to Shaanxi. In particular, the Left Commander should lead them and go to Shaanxi together.”

“Are you planning to include even the officials there?”

Ichimoku nodded at that question.

Unlike Gansu, the Tianma Sect had no ties to Shaanxi.

Rather than having a connection, the situation was such that Hwasan and Jongnam, where there was a connection, were burned down.

So, in order to persuade the government, they tried to send officials from Gansu Province who would have at least some connection with them.

“It’s quite different from Gansu, so it probably won’t be easy.”

“I know. It’s not easy to go there secretly like in Gansu. That’s why I’m thinking of trying to persuade them to surrender rather than secretly contacting and winning over high-ranking officials.”

“Hehehe. So you’re going to send me yourself?”

Ilmok nodded at Cheonryang’s quick-witted question.

Even those who surrender and come over can be given important duties.

Cheon Ryang, who was from the Left Army, could be said to be a living witness and symbol.

I would have liked to send the commander as well, but the commander still had a lot of work to do here.

* * *

The next day.

From early morning, every corner of Nanju was bustling.

The government troops of the Commander of the Dao Army began to move throughout Gansu together with the military men of the Tianma Sect, and the Commander of the Left Garrison also began to head west accompanied by several military and civil officials.

In case things get complicated, such as an ambush or a misunderstanding with the main force of the Cheonmasin Sect, the Cheonmasin Sect’s warriors were guarding the Left Pojeongsa group.

After leaving Nanju, they each headed towards their destinations.

In the case of government troops, they visited each county in Gansu and raided the local government offices.

“You will be severely punished for your crime of daring to cheat the tax rates set by law and sucking the blood of the people!!”

From the perspective of the local officials in the county office, it was nothing short of a bolt from the blue.

“What, what does that mean!”

“A severe punishment for something like this! Do, do you really think that makes sense?”

Of course, they raised their voices and complained about the injustice, but it didn’t mean much.

This was because the ranks of those who came from the ranks of the saintly Nanju Anchalsa and Dojihisa were higher.

From the perspective of the police officers and government troops in the local government office, they had no choice but to follow their orders.

Often, there were places where there was fierce resistance, but they were simply brutally executed by government troops from the Doji Commandery and the Cheonmasin Sect warriors.

On the other hand, in the case of local officials whom the Left Commander or the Provincial Commander decided to recruit, the matter was often settled by simply visiting them as guests and handing them a letter written by the Left Commander or the Provincial Commander.

After taking control of the local government office in an instant, they raided the granaries of corrupt officials, and government troops and soldiers of the Cheonmasingyo sect went around the village, scattering paper, old cloth, and wooden boards here and there, and also hung something on the sturdy walls.

It was a propaganda leaflet and poster that started in Pyeongnyang-hyeon and grew dozens of times in Nanju.

In addition, the believers from the original church who moved with them presented hymns and plays.

“They say that anyone who brings in a drawing of something similar to this wall poster or flyer will receive a rice prize!”

As they shouted like this from time to time, the civilians, without exception, began to write on leaflets and posters.

When it became known that money could be made through drawings and writing, some people often became greedy.

“I’m sorry, but this is only allowed for the elderly and children. It’s only allowed for women.”

“Since this is just to help make a living, wouldn’t it be better for you to go back to your original job of farming?”

“If you really don’t like farming, then go to Nanju, where we are recruiting people to go to war with us.”

In some cases, even young men would step forward, and it was common for them to take home posters or flyers to draw on their own.

Because of that, I had to stand guard over the leaflets and posters that the followers of the Cheonmasingyo had scattered all over the place.

In any case, the effect of the leaflets and posters was considerable.

“They’ll pay you just to draw something like this.”

“As expected, it’s the Maitreya Buddhism. No, it’s the Cheonmasingyo!”

“Heavenly horse has arrived! May all the blessings come true!”

In addition to being grateful for the money you give to this cause.

“That’s true, but they really are wicked people.”

“How could you do such a shameless thing!”

As they spent the whole day copying leaflets and posters and reading phrases and pictures that criticized the royal family, the common people’s anger towards the royal family also grew.

The original produced in Pingliang County was expanded dozens of times through Nanju, and then spread throughout Gansu, where it began to expand hundreds of times within a few days.

Just like a chain letter.

* * *

A few days later.

Just as the lucky letters began to be copied throughout Gansu.

“One glance, Confucius!!”

The commander of the Dojo came to find the scriptures of the Cheonmasingyo religion, spreading out his lightness in a hurry.

“Is there a problem?”

When Ilmok asked with a puzzled expression, the commander shook his head roughly, his white beard flying away, and thrust a letter forward.

“A letter has arrived from the Western Army Command. It is an order to gather troops from all over Gansu and attack the Tianma Shingyo. It says that the Western Army Command will also gather troops and advance here.”

Ilmok opened the letter the commander had handed him with a rather serious expression.

‘…Is this the time I’ve earned now all used up?’

After checking all the contents of the letter, Ilmok turned his head and gave instructions to the commander.

“Please call in all the government troops from Gansu. We will also call in all the soldiers scattered throughout Gansu.”

The commander nodded with a complicated look in his eyes.

He had decided to go on the same boat as the Cheonmasingyo, but when he thought about going up against the governor-general, he began to feel that he had truly become a ‘rebel’.

* * *

After the commander returned, a short while later, the messengers from the commander’s office rode horses and headed to various parts of Gansu.

The messengers delivered letters bearing the seal of the provincial commander to various parts of Gansu, and government troops gathered in Nanzhou one by one.

The warriors of the Cheonmasingyo who remained in each county also returned to Nanju following the news delivered by the messengers.

A few days later, about 50,000 government troops gathered in Nanju.

Ilmok shook his head at the number of people gathered in front of Nanju’s gate.

‘This number in just a few days. Is this on a continental scale?’

Of course, even in peacetime, there were only about this many real government troops in the military.

The remaining thirty thousand could be considered a kind of reserve force. They were civilians who were occasionally called in and received military training only during times when there was less work, such as the off-season.

Even this was only 30,000 men, as the reserve force was called up according to the military supplies stored in government offices and military bases throughout Gansu Province.

This meant that if a real war broke out and forced conscription began, it would not be difficult to form an army of over a hundred thousand men.

Of course, if we were to conscript those who had not even received military training, they would be no different from a rabble.

‘If they move like this throughout the Central Plains, an army of a million men would be ridiculous.’

Even if they were a rabble, if their numbers were in the millions, it would have been truly terrifying.

There is a reason why they call it a “human wave tactic.”

“Was it a stroke of genius to recruit the commander?”

Jin Ha-yeon, who was standing behind Ichimoku, responded to Ichimoku’s monologue.

“If we had faced that number of government troops and then attacked the Western Military Command, the damage would have been considerable.”

Ilmok nodded and added.

“In addition, many of them are just innocent civilians who are ordered to do their work. If we continue to slaughter them, we will inevitably end up in ruins in various ways.”

“It’s fortunate that no innocent blood was shed.”

The warriors of the Cheonmasingyo sect who were listening to the conversation between Ilmok and Jin Hayeon also nodded in agreement.

one side.

While the Ilmok and Cheonmasingyo warriors were inspecting the troops, the commander continued to give a long speech to the soldiers as their commander.

It was intended to boost morale ahead of the war.

The commander let out a final shout as he discussed the terrible things that Taekonggong, his classmates, and the imperial family had done.

“I can no longer stand by and watch as wicked eunuchs like the ten ministers are toying with the court. I will rise up together with you!”

As soon as he finished shouting, government troops gathered from all over Gansu shouted at him.

“Let’s drive out the eunuchs!!”

“Heavenly horse has arrived!! May all fortunes come true!!!”

Absurdly, most of them were chanting the slogans of the Cheonmasin Church.

It was only natural. They were called from all over Gansu, and Gansu had been under the care of the Maitreya Buddhism for many years.

Most of them were those who directly received help from the Maitreya Buddhism, or had relatives who received help from them.

Even without the word of the provincial commander, the evil deeds of the eunuchs and the imperial family were already known, thanks to the leaflets and posters that had been recently scattered throughout Gansu.

Seeing the reservists who had joined from all over Gansu and were constantly chanting the slogan of the Tianma Sect, the commander swallowed his bewilderment and looked back.

There was a group of people from the Cheonmasin Church there.

“Confucius.”

Ilmok, who had a slightly embarrassed expression, turned his head and looked back at Jin Ha-yeon’s voice.

A faint smile played on her lips.

“It seems like they gathered here to help us, not because of the commander’s orders.”

It was an uncharacteristic smile, but it was a truly natural smile.

It wasn’t just her.

All of the warriors of the Cheonmasingyo, including Jeong-Hyeon, Hyuk-Ryeon Seon-A, and Ju-Seo-Yeon, who were standing next to her, had expressions of delight or excitement.

Ichimoku, who was met with their smiles, nodded and stepped forward.

As Ilmok approached the commander, the commander stepped aside.

Il-mok, who was standing alone on the platform, shouted at the arrogant soldiers.

“In the past, I am the head of the Cheonmasingyo sect who helped you under the name of the incarnation of Maitreya!”

“!!!”

As his shout filled with internal energy spread out in all directions, the reserve forces looked at him with startled expressions.

Some even knelt down and bowed, chanting old slogans.

“Maitreya has arrived!!”

“Everyone’s alive!!!”

In the past, they were faithful believers who had directly experienced salvation from the Maitreya Buddhism.

Ichimoku slowly turned his head and took in each of them one by one, then opened his mouth and took the lottery ticket from them.

“Thank you for coming to us and risking your lives to help us! To repay your courage, I promise you one thing! I will punish evil and open a new heaven, making it a better place for us and our children to live!”

“Wow!!”

Looking at each of them, each of them waving spears and shields that they were not familiar with and shouting, Ilmok made a resolution in his heart.

‘I will never let you die in vain.’