King of Hundred Victories Saber

Chapter 356 - 149: Zhong Renwang’s Vicious Plot, Shi Feiyang’s Bravery Against Evil Forces (Part 5)

His actions were secretive and cautious, like a nimble fox darting through the mountains and forests, always finding a safe haven before danger arrived.

Shi Feiyang urged his horse onward, traveling between Jinzhou and Gai State. He understood deeply that only by fully grasping the surrounding situation could effective strategies be devised.

At each location, he delved into the civilian life, conversing with the people to understand the local conditions, while also gathering clues about the Wokou. His figure flickered in the night, like a mysterious force guarding this land.

His gaze was like a torch, perceiving every detail, as if he could see through people’s hearts and foresee the future.

Under Lin Wanqing’s orderly command, the Heroic Sakura Association’s disciples from the Liaodong Eagle Beak Rock Sub-Branch worked tirelessly like agile birds shuttling between Yizhou, Jinzhou, and Gai State. Some disguised themselves as common merchants, carrying burdens through bustling markets, seemingly selling goods but actually looking for suspicious signs among the people; others masqueraded as porters on the road, observing military movements and the surrounding environment.

They closely coordinated with Lin Wanqing, Shi Feiyang, and Xie Wen, contributing their efforts to investigate the Wokou. Their actions formed an invisible net, capturing every move of the enemies.

After half a month of arduous investigation, Shi Feiyang, with his keen insight and excellent judgment, sorted out the possible movements of the Wokou. He, like a wise man, drew threads from complex clues to find the lines of truth.

He concluded that if the Wokou intended to capture Yizhou, they would first create chaos in Jinzhou and Gai State to distract the Ming Army’s attention.

His prediction, like a prophecy, accurately revealed the enemy’s plot.

Subsequently, they would feign an assassination attempt on the King of Korea in Yizhou, using the Ming Army’s preoccupation with protecting the king and deploying forces amid chaos to gather strength and strive to capture Yizhou with full force.

The brilliance of this plan lay in its ability to not only disperse the Ming Army’s forces but also exert tremendous psychological pressure on them.

Shi Feiyang knew well that this matter was of great importance, concerning the safety of the Great Ming Court and the lives of the people. His eyes revealed a firm determination, with the sole intention of protecting this land. His heart was full of a sense of responsibility, as if the safety of the entire nation rested on his shoulders.

Thus, Shi Feiyang summarized the detailed investigation results and handed them to Lin Wanqing.

His report was thorough and accurate, with every detail repeatedly verified to ensure no errors.

Lin Wanqing sat at the table, meticulously organizing this information into a document. Her writing was delicate and focused, with each word carrying the weight of the task to ensure every piece of the document conveyed Shi Feiyang’s intentions accurately.

After completion, they used the secret channels constructed by the Heroic Sakura Association’s disciples to deliver this document, filled with collective effort, to the Ming Army General Li Song in Yizhou. This document was like a key that could unlock the door to victory.

Li Song sat in the spacious tent, with the document placed on the desk in front of him.

He picked up the document, glanced at it casually, first showing a trace of disdain, then furrowed his brow tightly as if he had seen something utterly absurd. His expression changed like a barometer, signaling an impending storm.

Suddenly, he lost his temper, angrily throwing the document on the ground and stomping on it vigorously, his face’s fat trembling violently with anger. He cursed, "Hmph! These so-called Jianghu people dare to boast about military strategy in front of me, utterly unaware of the heights of heaven and the depths of the earth! I spit on them!"

His voice echoed in the tent, full of arrogance and contempt, as if the entire world was beneath his disdain.

Assistant Chief of the Imperial Guard Lv Yuan, who was there to supervise the battle, stood aside, witnessing everything and spitting as well, with a look of obvious disgust. He grumbled angrily, "If not for considering Shi Feiyang’s previous merits in the Ningxia campaign, I would have cut him down with one stroke for sending this worthless thing, saving the disgrace!"

He waved his whip dramatically, as if he truly intended to take action against Shi Feiyang, venting his dissatisfaction and anger.

Jinyiwei Thousand Households Cai Kun and Xiang Laixiang stood nearby, exchanging a glance, and their eyes shone with jealousy.

Cai Kun gritted his teeth, "This Shi Feiyang always likes to make a splash, as if fearing others don’t know of his existence. Hmph, this time he better not think of stealing our credit!"

Xiang Laixiang agreed from the side, "Indeed, for a Jianghu person to be involved in court military affairs is truly inappropriate and even somewhat overstepping." Their animosity toward Shi Feiyang was apparent, not considering that his actions stemmed from profound love for the country and people and his sincere heart.

At this moment, after learning about the attitude of the Imperial Court’s soldiers, although somewhat dejected, Shi Feiyang’s gaze remained firm without the slightest wavering. He knew well that everything he did was not for personal fame or gain but for the court and the people. Even if not understood, he would not give up, continuing steadfastly in his beliefs, striving to resist the Wokou, no matter how thorny the road ahead.