Chapter 325: The First Assembly Point (1/2)
Chapter 325: The First Assembly Point
”Yes, lord!”
Knowing how fearful the Chamberlain of Dependencies was, the trio lowered their heads and replied respectfully. Only Wang Chong's head remained high up, unmoved by the official's words.
”You! Did you not hear my words?”
Noticing Wang Chong's lack of response, the official's expression suddenly turned frigid. Pointing his bony finger at Wang Chong, he questioned in displeasure.
”What are you doing? Didn't you hear the word of the lord?”
”Don't cause trouble here, hurry up and apologize to the lord!”...
The trio hurriedly turned around to criticize Wang Chong. The officials of the Chamberlain of Dependencies were known to be difficult, it could possibly spell a wide range of trouble should one get on their bad side.
Having seen too many people who had suffered at the hands of the Chamberlain of Dependencies, they weren't willing to offend them at all.
”Hehe. Lord, rest assured. We will surely carry out the task,” Wang Chong laughed heartily from the back of his horse. His seniors from Longwei and Shenwei Training Camp might be fearful of the might of the Chamberlain of Dependencies, but he was in a very different position.
Weng!
Just when the official was about to fly into a fit, Wang Chong lowered his hands and flashed a small golden token by his waist.
It was just a very short instant, such that even the trio who were in proximity didn't notice it at all. However, the official opposite to Wang Chong saw it very clearly.
As if pricked by a needle, he forcefully swallowed back in the insults that were on the verge of spilling from his mouth.
Deep fear was mirrored in his eyes as he gazed at Wang Chong once more. He suddenly realized that the most inconspicuous member of the party actually possessed the highest standing of them all.
As powerful as the Chamberlain of Dependencies was, how could their hands possibly reach into the royal family?
”Lord, I apologize on this brat's behalf. I'll surely teach him a stern lesson later on.” Xu Gan turned his steed around and glared at Wang Chong furiously.
He was already very displeased with the young man before him after seeing him at the assembly point of the training camps. Seeing the other party's casual attitude before the official from the Chamberlain of Dependencies, his rage bubbled like a volcano on the verge of eruption.
After all, if they were to get on the bad side of an official from the Chamberlain of Dependencies due to Wang Chong, who knew what kind of difficulties would be heaped upon them in the future?
”Enough! Stop dilly-dallying and get on with the mission.”
Xu Gan was just about to berate Wang Chong when the official waved his hands to chase them away. To potentially offend a Great Tang king over such a minor affair would be nothing short of foolishness.
”Hmph! Count yourself lucky!” Xu Gan glared at Wang Chong viciously before driving his steed to the west, headed toward the first gathering point which the official spoke of.
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Hua la la!
Shortly after Wang Chong and the others left, a white pigeon swooped down from the sky.
The official stretched out his arm, allowing the pigeon to perch on his arm before carefully untying the note on its leg.
Reading through the content on the note, a hint of realization flashed across his eyes. He took out a brush and swiftly wrote some words on the back of the note: The target has already passed.
Tying the note back to the pigeon's leg, he propped the pigeon up, and hualala, it flew into the sky, headed in the direction of the capital.
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Wang Chong never expected that what would be awaiting him in the first gathering point weren't yamen guards, but four platoons of Great Tang cavalry.
These cavalrymen were equipped with battered armor plates, tattered and rusty throughout, seemingly on the verge of falling apart. Nevertheless, the soldiers donning this armor still had their backs upright like erect spears on the back of their steeds.
Sharpness and determination reflected from their eyes, revealing their fearless spirit.
These were four platoons of military veterans who had gone through hundreds of battles!
”Lords!” Upon seeing the four of them, an old lieutenant who seemed to have waited for them for quite some time hurriedly drove his steed forward to welcome them. This gesture clearly showed the exceptional standing of the Three Great Training Camps within the Great Tang military.
The students of the Three Great Training Camps would eventually become top officials of the military. The immense potential behind them granted them a standing superior to even most lieutenants in the various armies.
”I, Lieutenant Zhang Lin, have brought the unit here to report for duty. We are ready to listen to your deployment. Please give us the word as to when we will be setting off!”
As Zhang Lin spoke, he placed his right hand on his chest respectfully to make a military salute.
”What did you just say? These soldiers will be deployed under us?”