Chapter 134
Dark Sky Village
“Now, let us all head to our designated positions.”
The next morning, I received the command to lead the White Guard from Mangnyang. After spending the night reading the Art of War by Sun Tzu, I felt confident enough in the basic strategies and tactics it contained. Dressed in the attire of a Military Strategist, Mangnyang stood before the great army.
The Military Commanders gathered here wore expressions of discontent towards Mangnyang. Naturally, it was difficult for experienced generals to accept that a mere scholar suddenly had authority over tens of thousands of troops.
However, Mangnyang stood before the troops unphased and bellowed,
“Advance!”
And slowly, I felt the massive army begin to move. Riding on horseback, I began to follow the procession of the White Guard. I was aware that our forces were outnumbered compared to those stationed to defend the capital. Still, leading from the very front of tens of thousands was an immense pressure.
Was Mangnyang really not feeling any tension while leading such a massive force? Glancing at him, I saw that rather than being nervous, Mangnyang was casually engaging in strategies, drawing them out skillfully. I looked at the faces of the other Military Commanders riding alongside, but they too showed no sign of worry.
It soon became clear that General Hwang Yeon‘s presence was a source of comfort. Although Mangnyang was the one giving the orders, General Hwang Yeon’s support held significant weight. Normally, generals who would scoff at a scholar like Mangnyang now followed his commands uniformly.