Chapter 1703: The Eastern Palaces Scheme! (1/2)
”I've already made arrangements for everything!”
Wang Chong seemed to know what Zhang Que was thinking, speaking without turning his head away from the window.
”There are two letters on the table. The first is for the Fifth Prince. The second is for the Minister of War Residence, for Zhangchou Jianqiong. With the two of them working together, there shouldn't be any problem in the capital for the short term. In addition, if there's any sort of incident in the capital, inform me by eagle!”
After a moment's daze, Zhang Que looked at the desk and realized that there really were two letters there.
”Your subordinate understands!”
Whether on the battlefield or in the court, his liege's plans were flawless. It was clear that he had already meticulously considered every angle of this operation.
Creeeak!
After issuing this order, Wang Chong pushed open the door and exited.
Outside, the clouds hung low and a mournful mood drifted on the air, mirroring the mood of the empire.
A Great General had died, and the circumstances of his death were a complete mystery. Regardless of what anyone said or what trouble the man in the Eastern Palace would make for Wang Chong, Wang Chong needed to go to Big Dipper City. This was the only respect and honor he could offer to a Great General who had contributed so much to the empire.
……
Neeeigh!
A few moments later, Wang Chong rode out from the western suburbs of the capital, dressed for the first time in a very long time in the armor of a Great General.
Underneath him was the White-hoofed Shadow, which gave out a heaven-startling cry. They had not traveled together since the Battle of Talas.
Boom!
Wang Chong's expression was cold as he looked in the direction of the distant Big Dipper City. A moment later, in a golden flash of light, Subtle realm energy burst from his body and flowed into the White-hoofed Shadow.
Thud! The White-hoofed Shadow's hoof slammed into the ground as if it weighed ten thousand jun, causing the earth to quake.
At the same time, a golden halo came clattering out from its hooves and rapidly expanded.
Halo of Dusk Stallion!
With Wang Chong's Subtle realm strength, the Halo of Dusk Stallion had been transformed. Its power was now on an entirely different level.
The White-hoofed Shadow, the Halo of Dusk Stallion, and Wang Chong's formidable Subtle realm strength made Wang Chong capable of moving with explosive speed that an ordinary person could only dream about. While the capital was very far away from Big Dipper City, at Wang Chong's current speed, he would only need a few days to arrive.
Neeeigh!
The White-hoofed Shadow took a few steps back, and then horse and rider shot forward like a cannonball. A deafening sonic boom could be heard as the pair left a trail several dozen meters long in their wake, vanishing into the distance in less than a second.
……
At the same time, countless birds were flying in and out of the Eastern Palace, even more than had been coming out of Wang Chong's estate.
”We finally got it! The third base!”
A voice resounded through the hall as a slim and powerful palm reached out, fair-skinned fingers snatching a cinnabar brush and drawing a large 'X' across Big Dipper City on the map of the Great Tang.
Standing in front of the map, the First Prince gazed at the three 'X' marks and sighed, a smile slowly creeping onto his lips.
”Your Highness, congratulations! With Anxi, Beiting, and Big Dipper all in our hands, Your Highness has taken a step closer to the completion of the grand project!” Kim U-Seok used this chance to loudly proclaim his congratulations.
”What a pity. Geshu Han was a courageous warrior of my Great Tang, but he opposed this prince and was not willing to join me, refusing each of my invitations. If he had known some tact and stood on this prince's side, we would have complemented each other as sovereign and subject. It would have been wonderful!”
The First Prince emotionally sighed.
But there was no sign of remorse on his face.
He of great ambitions did not quibble over minor details. While Geshu Han was astonishingly talented in both civil and martial pursuits, what did it compare to his grand aspirations?
Everyone else in the hall smiled. Geshu Han had a frank and upright personality, but no one dared to ruin the First Prince's good mood by saying so.
”Your Highness, the matter of Geshu Han is far from over. The Imperial Court and all the people are waiting for our explanation! The death of a Great General is no minor matter. No matter what, we must give a reason!” Zhu Tong'en, wearing casual robes, respectfully said.
The First Prince softly chuckled at Zhu Tong'en's words.