kingnovel Chapter 1022: The Genius Patriarch and His Genius Retainers
Chapter 1022: The Genius Patriarch and His Genius Retainers
It was unclear whether His Royal Highness the King of Chu had returned in triumph or fled in panic, but after returning to his residence, he called Wang Xuance, Wang Hanzhang, Pei Xingyan, Pei Chengxian, Lu Yingke, Jiang Sheng, Yuwen Qing, Li Huairen, Shan Tianchang, Xiong Wushuang, Qin Huaiyu, Fang Yiai, Chai Lingwu, and Chai Zhewei to his study.
Afterwards, he announced his next plan in public: "Because of my previous achievements, I now have four more cities in my hands, namely Jinzhou City, Weili City, Wugut City and Dengzhou.
This king needs to send people to garrison these four cities.
Shan Tianchang." His Royal Highness the King of Chu said this and looked at Shan Tianchang: "Jinzhou City is in your hands."
"Yes!" Shan Tianchang respectfully accepted the order after hearing it.
"Xiong Wushuang, from now on you will be in charge of Weili City."
"only!"
"Chengxian, I intend to hand over Wugut City to you."
"Yes!" Pei Chengxian responded loudly to Li Kuan's trust in him without any hesitation.
"As for Dengzhou..." His Royal Highness the King of Chu was in a dilemma. His eyes began to waver between Jiang Sheng and Yuwen Qing. Finally, he sighed and decided to hand the task over to Lu Yingke: "Yingke, Dengzhou is left to you."
"Ah?" Lu Yingke was stunned at first, then he realized that his reaction was a bit inappropriate, so he hurriedly explained: "Your Highness... I don't know martial arts..."
"As long as you have brains, that's all." His Royal Highness the King of Chu waved his hand upon hearing this, indicating that this was not important: "Jinzhou City and Weili City are located in remote areas, so they need military generals to guard them, while Wugu City is located on a major transportation route and its strategic location is extremely important, so it needs Chengxian, who is both civil and military, to take charge.
As for Dengzhou..." His Royal Highness the King of Chu said this, and glared at his Tiger Chi and Tiger Chi with some regret: "This is the territory of the Tang Dynasty. As for how to govern the fiefdom, everything can be done according to the previous practices. Yingke, don't worry. After you have trained in Dengzhou for two years, I will transfer you back to my side and entrust you with important tasks."
"Yes!" When Lu Yingke saw that His Royal Highness the King of Chu was so open-hearted with him, he immediately straightened his mindset and bowed to show that he accepted the order.
"That's not right, Brother Kuan." Li Huairen had just finished envying Pei Chengxian, but then he realized something: "Wugu City is not in our hands now..."
"It's very simple," His Royal Highness the King of Chu said leisurely, "I can just capture this city later, right?"
"Brother Kuan, you're awesome!" After hearing what King Chu said, Li Huairen immediately gave him a thumbs up.
"There is still so much gunpowder left, why take it back?" His Royal Highness the King of Chu is now eager to go home, but he also knows in his heart that it is difficult for him to really get away for the time being: "Although we have now completely defeated the main force of the enemy, and even Quan Gaisuwen has fallen into our hands, the powerful people of Goguryeo still hold a glimmer of hope, thinking that the Tang Dynasty will withdraw its troops, and then it will be a good time for them to seize territory - and what we have to do is to shatter their fantasy.
Therefore, Wugut City must be taken as soon as possible!"
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After concluding this brief but extremely important internal meeting, His Royal Highness the King of Chu had a good night's sleep.
The next day, just as he expected - His Majesty Li II sent Yun Chang again to convey a message, asking him to go to the City Lord's Mansion to attend the post-war meeting.
His Royal Highness the King of Chu readily agreed to this.
"Zhenxuan, shall we go?" His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu is now accustomed to taking Zhang Zhenxuan with him wherever he goes.
"Yes." Zhang Zhenxuan nodded and said, "I will go get the sword."
"Brother Zhenxuan, stop it." Just as Zhang Zhenxuan finished speaking, Yuan Tiangang appeared from nowhere: "Count me in, today, I am your sword!"
"..." Now, Zhang Zhenxuan had nothing to say, so he turned his gaze to His Royal Highness the King of Chu.
"Gangzi," His Royal Highness the King of Chu asked curiously, "Why are you so shameless?"
"Ah...right..." Yuan Tiangang seemed to suddenly realize his mistake after hearing this: "I have to correct you - my little brother Zhenxuan and I are both sharp swords in your hands, Your Highness the King of Chu! Your Highness! If you only bring me with you this time, I will never let you suffer any loss!"
"Okay..." His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu suddenly felt relieved: "If you want to join in the fun, come on, but remember, don't add fuel to the fire later."
"I know." Yuan Tiangang nodded immediately after hearing this: "Your Highness, you have a very bad temper."
"Ha... I've let you know again..." His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu laughed out loud when he heard this: "Okay... Let's go! Let's see what surprises His Majesty has waiting for us today..."
A moment later, in the lobby of the City Lord's Mansion.
His Majesty Li II sat at the top seat, with Yuchi Jingde and Li Xiaogong standing on his left and right.
Below the two men stood Li Daozon, Zhangsun Wuji, Cheng Yaojin and a young general.
"Hey, Yunshang, you look so smart in this eunuch uniform today! Hello, uncles and aunts! Uh... who is this?" His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu walked in greeting everyone along the way. At first glance, he felt that this person was not simple.
"I am Xue Rengui, the humble general, and I am here to pay my respects to His Majesty the King of Chu!" Xue Rengui had no idea why he was called here by Duke Zhao today, but after seeing His Majesty the King of Chu, he immediately bowed down and paid his respects with great ceremony.
"Ah... General Xue... please get up quickly." Upon seeing this, His Royal Highness the King of Chu thought for a moment, then stepped forward and helped the man up from the ground.
Then, he looked at His Majesty Li Er who was sitting at the top: "Dad, it's quite a big event today?"
"Bring the person up." Upon hearing this, Emperor Li II just glanced at his son, and then gave an order to Yun Shang who was guarding the door.
"Yes!" Yun Shang retreated respectfully after hearing that.
Not long after, the two brothers, who were tied up, were brought up by Qu Changsun, the commander of the Black Armor Army.
"Brother Su Wen?" His Royal Highness the King of Chu knew how to kill someone and destroy their heart. He suddenly walked quickly to Quan Gai Su Wen, whose mouth was blocked by a rag and whose eyes were full of resentment, and said with a sad expression: "Who is it? Who turned you into what you are today?!"
“Woo…$R@#$@#…” - Even though his mouth was blocked by a rag, everyone present knew that Quan Gaisuwen was swearing quite vulgarly.
But His Royal Highness the King of Chu didn't care about it at all. He suddenly stood up, put his hands on his hips, and said in a tone of sudden enlightenment: "Ah... I almost forgot that it was me who caused the ambitious Brother Su Wen to suffer a crushing defeat and then to bow down again! Hmm... After all, I am the only hero left..."
"..." His Highness the King of Chu proved one thing with his words and deeds: when he was defeated, one was doomed to suffer both physically and mentally...
At this moment, Yuan Tiangang also proved the value of His Royal Highness the King of Chu's words that "it is definitely worth it to bring him here". This middle-aged Taoist priest, who could be called "the genius retainer of His Royal Highness the King of Chu", suddenly came behind Quan Gaisuwen, and in full view of everyone, he reached out and pressed the other's head, and then smashed it twice to the ground.
"Bang! Bang!"
All of a sudden, Quan Gaisuwen felt stars in his eyes.
“Your Highness,” after Yuan Tiangang had put enough pressure on Quan Gaisuwen, he immediately bowed to Li Kuan and said, “Now… Quan Gaisuwen should behave himself.”
"..." At this moment in the lobby, His Majesty Li II and his ministers were looking at the "extraordinary wisdom" displayed by the genius Prince Chu and his genius retainers in front of them. At this moment, four words emerged in their minds at the same time: complement each other!
They complement each other!