flstandardbreds Chapter 159 The General's Mansion Learns the News
Chapter 159 The General's Mansion Learns the News
On the southeast coast of Dashun State, Fucheng Port Gate City stands majestically.
Wei Qingbo, the prefect of Gangmen, sat in the lobby, opposite him was a handsome young man.
The young man was about twelve or thirteen years old. He was dressed in a black brocade robe. His posture was as straight as a pine tree, his skin was as white as jade, his eyebrows and eyes were as picturesque as a painting, his lips were red and his teeth were white. He looked like an immortal who walked out of a painting.
At this moment, he lowered his head and played with the jade in his hand. The jade was as green as jade, with a warm luster. Under the sunlight, it emitted colorful auspicious light.
Although the boy seemed nonchalant, every word Wei Qingbo said was deeply engraved in his mind.
Wei Qingbo asked respectfully:
"Pavilion Master, are you saying that when the time is right, our four prefectures, sixteen states and sixty-four counties in the south will be the first to declare independence from that person?
This news is so exciting!
We have waited for so many years, are we finally seeing the light of day? "
Wei Qingbo was so excited that he burst into tears and sobbed.
The young man sitting opposite him was, in his mind, the only son of the Dashun Emperor, the legitimate crown prince of the Dashun Kingdom, and the future monarch.
At the same time, he is also the leader of the Shadow Pavilion, whose intelligence network covers four countries.
This Shadow Pavilion was founded by this young man four years ago when he was only eight years old.
Although there were only a few dozen people at first, they were all loyal supporters of King Zhennan. For the sake of their father, they were willing to obey his orders.
As time went on, people discovered that this young man had unique insights into collecting intelligence.
Gradually, these people submitted to him.
Today, the number of members of the Shadow Pavilion has exceeded 10,000, and its intelligence network is spread all over the country, even extending to the three neighboring countries.
Although the boy was only twelve years old, he was the real leader of the four prefectures, sixteen states and sixty-four counties in the southern part of Dashun.
He looked at the jade in his hand with a dazed look, as if he was thinking about something important.
After a long time, he finally spoke:
"Uncle Wei, this matter should not be made public for the time being to prevent any complications.
The loyalty of officials in the subordinate states and counties needs to be further confirmed. We must not be careless and lose Jingzhou!
besides……"
He raised his head and looked at Wei Qingbo, his eyes were extremely cold, and his voice was as cold as the wind and snow in the extreme north:
"Remember, if anyone dares to leak even a word, he will be killed without mercy!"
"Yes! Master, I understand!" Wei Qingbo nodded quickly in agreement.
Like the prefects of the other three southern prefectures, he is a veteran figure in the Shadow Pavilion.
They were well aware of the young man's methods and wisdom, so they obeyed all his orders.
Although the Pavilion Master is only twelve years old, he is already regarded as a religious figure in the Shadow Pavilion.
All members who join the Shadow Pavilion solemnly swear to be forever loyal to the Pavilion Master and never betray him.
The boy was silent for a moment, then spoke again, his voice firm:
“In view of the upcoming snowstorm, we must seize the opportunity to further rally people’s hearts.
Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. The power of the people is infinite.
Only by sincerely seeking benefits for them can we win their trust and respect.
Now, I want you to notify every state, county, town, and village to ensure that disaster prevention work is implemented effectively.”
Wei Qingbo nodded his head and answered respectfully:
"Yes, Master. I will convey your instructions immediately."
The boy continued, “At the same time, we must also prepare a reserve of disaster relief supplies just in case.
There is always a loophole in a hundred precautions. Only by being prepared can we respond quickly when emergencies occur. We cannot fight a battle without preparation. "
"Yes, Pavilion Master!" Wei Qingbo bowed again, his voice full of awe.
The boy slowly stood up and looked into the distance at the blue sky of Gangmen City, his heart filled with bitterness.
He whispered to himself, "If the snowstorm really comes, Shadow Pavilion will help the victims get through the difficult times at all costs, even if it means heavy losses.
It has taken ten years to sharpen a sword, and now is the time to unsheathe it.”
The headquarters of the Shadow Pavilion is located on a mountainside outside the capital of Dashun, and the most important secret base of the pavilion is hidden on the top of the mountain.
This secret base is connected to the residence of Qi Wenjun, the deputy leader of the Shadow Pavilion in the capital, through an underground tunnel.
In the Shadow Pavilion, the orders of Pavilion Master Jun Haoxuan are like imperial decrees, and his words are sacred edicts.
Jun Haoxuan revealed his schedule to Wei Qingbo:
“Before the snow blocks the mountains, I will tour the southern prefectures and personally supervise the work here.
After the new year, we will expand our sphere of influence to the north and strive to become…"
The boy's eyes were gleaming with excitement, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, as if he had foreseen that by next winter, the Shadow Pavilion would become the most powerful force in Dashun and even the entire continent.
"The Pavilion Master is wise!" Wei Qingbo complimented.
But I felt a little confused: our Pavilion Master seemed to be different from before.
Normally, the Pavilion Master keeps a distance from everyone and only reveals some emotions in front of him.
If those shadows had not received the treatment they deserved in time, they would probably have been waiting alone for endless years.
Today, I actually shared so many deep inner words with him and even revealed that crucial secret. This is really a very rare thing.
……
At this moment, the residence of General Zhenxi in the capital was filled with laughter and joy.
Just as the first rays of morning sunshine filled the earth, the general's wife, Sun Wei, received a letter via carrier pigeon from Yang Xiaohai, the governor of Danzhou, Guang'an Prefecture.
In the letter, Yang Xiaohai told his mother in detail the news he had learned.
The general's wife and her mother, two former close friends, had known each other since childhood and each married into a general's family when they grew up.
One married Sun Youliang, the General of Zhenxi, and the other became the wife of Yang Zhijin, the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery.
Back then, Sun Wei and Yang Zhijin were childhood sweethearts, but due to various reasons they were unable to be together.
At a banquet, Yang Zhijin, who was drunk, told the truth, which made Sun Wei's heart moved.
However, since Sun Youliang and Yang Zhijin were both military generals in the imperial court, Sun Wei could only bury this emotion deep in her heart.
In order to maintain the friendship between the two families, she even facilitated the marriage between Yang Zhijin and her close friend Cheng Yuehua.
Cheng Yuehua has always had a crush on Yang Zhijin. Although she knew that the relationship between Wei and Yang was delicate, she still chose to accept it.
As time passed, each of them gradually established their own families, and especially when children were born, the affection they had back then slowly dissipated.
Today, the two families have become old friends.
As soon as Yang Xiaohai's letter arrived, Cheng Yuehua couldn't wait to go to the house in person and hand the letter to Sun Wei.
Because they are the families of military generals and have special identities, they have always been the targets of various forces and the attention of enemy spies, so Cheng Yuehua acts extremely cautiously.
She personally delivered the letter to Sun Wei and sent her attendants away to ensure the letter's safety.
After reading the letter, Sun Wei was overjoyed. She hugged Cheng Yuehua tightly and jumped for joy.
Chen Yuehua's face was also filled with joy, and the two hugged each other and cried.
She knew that her friend had almost cried herself blind in her search for her long-lost child.
Now, this good news is undoubtedly the greatest comfort to her.
Sun Wei's life over the years has been full of challenges and difficulties, and she has even had to deal with the loss of her fertility.
Therefore, she was left with only one precious eldest son to accompany her.