Chapter 2086: Movement from the Men in Black! (1/2)
In the past, the Wushang Cavalry and Mo Saber Unit had been more than enough to deal with any danger, but with the calamity imminent, their numbers were far from enough.
The Wushang Cavalry's power had initially been established on the strength, agility, and cohesion of the Wushang people. But constantly recruiting from the ranks of the Wushang was rather unfair, and their numbers were limited, preventing the Wushang Cavalry from rising to an even higher level.
Now that there were so many outstanding recruits amongst this newest batch, it was time for some reform.
”This… General Li saw the other Protector-Generals and Great Generals doing this and already transferred out his own soldiers. He took fifty thousand of the finest recruits to replenish the ranks of the Mo Saber Unit and the Wushang Cavalry, in addition secretly tasking me with bringing up this matter with Your Highness to gain your approval.”
Wang Chong was taken aback by this news, then he shook his head and laughed.
Li Siye appeared like a boorish brute, but he was actually quite cunning. It was obvious that he had also been tempted by these recruits.
Wang Chong waved his hands and indifferently said, ”I understand!”
Everything followed the plan, and these recruits all entered the armies of the Great Tang, whether it was under the command of Li Siye or the various protectorates.
In fact, whether it was Crown Prince's Junior Guardian Wang Zhongsi, Minister of War Zhangchou Jianqiong, Gao Xianzhi, An Sishun, or Li Siye, they all had extremely good judgment. Moreover, armies like the Wushang Cavalry did not easily accept new soldiers.
For these commanders to eye these recruits was proof that these soldiers were of extremely high quality.
”What's the situation of the forward base?”
Wang Chong changed the topic to the matter of the front line.
This was an important part of the plan.
”Everything is going according to plan. The fortifications are already being built. When An Yaluoshan and his Youzhou soldiers first heard the news, they truly wanted to send soldiers to the forward base to help out. But once they heard that the Crown Prince's Junior Guardian was involved, they restrained themselves. In addition, Tongluo Great General Abusi and his Tongluo Cavalry have finally arrived, further intimidating An Yaluoshan!” Zhang Que's expression focused as he hastily reported.
Wang Chong gave a slight nod, his expression turning thoughtful.
He could sense that Genesis Supreme was still patrolling the outskirts of the capital.
It was impossible for peak experts like Abusi and Wang Zhongsi to suddenly die a 'violent death' when no war was going on, nor were they people that just anyone could kill!
And this was completely out of line with the men in black's policy of 'shunning the world'.
The men in black had existed for countless years, but history had no record of them. This was how effective this policy of shunning the world was.
But nothing was absolute.
The existence of the Book of Paimon clearly indicated that there had once been a time when the men in black directly meddled with the mortal world.
Thus, Wang Chong could not take risks, nor could he place his hopes on the 'kindness' of Genesis Supreme and his ilk!
Wang Chong questioned Zhang Que a little more on military matters, and once everything was taken care of, Zhang Que bowed and left.
Whoosh!
Once Zhang Que left, the flapping of wings came from outside.
”What news is there from the palace?” Wang Chong's expression darkened as he spoke into the empty hall.
Silence!
Nothing happened in the hall.
But quickly, a bulky figure with a bird perched on his arm came inside. It was none other than Old Eagle.
Old Eagle bowed and said, ”Everything in the palace is as usual. With General Li and so many Dragon Guards, nothing will happen to His Majesty. However, Bian Lingcheng's Imperial Guard has sent word that there have been many strange incidents in the palace as of late. People are constantly trying to sneak in. The Imperial Guard has already caught more than twenty supposed palace maids, eunuchs, and Imperial Army soldiers, and more and more have arrived in the last few days.
”Some of them have even gone up to Taiji Palace, where they seemed to be setting up some sort of formation.”
Zhang Que had more and more matters to handle, and Li Heng was an extremely important figure. Thus, Wang Chong had arranged for Old Eagle to link up with Bian Lingcheng so that the two could support each other.
Moreover, the King of Foreign Lands Residence was very close to the Imperial Palace. If there were some incident, Wang Chong could promptly arrive to protect Li Heng.
A new Emperor had taken the throne, and whether it was the surrounding countries, An Yaluoshan, or the men in black, they all had ample reason to strike at him.
Thus, Wang Chong did not dare to be lax.
The Sage Emperor had passed, so nothing could be allowed to happen to Li Heng.
”I see.”
Wang Chong slightly frowned, closing his eyes and leaning back against his throne.
”Your Highness, it's those men in black, right?” Old Eagle suddenly asked.
”Mm, there's no one else except them,” Wang Chong softly said, nodding slightly.
Few of Wang Chong's subordinates knew about the Miniature Nine Provinces Domain, and they were only informed due to absolute necessity, but Old Eagle was one of them.
”Your Highness, the Imperial Guard is already doing its utmost to catch these people, but there's still no stopping them, with more and more appearing. In addition, we've discovered that they've set up a small formation in the palace. Is this really okay?” Old Eagle said, worry on his face.
”Why don't we start a large-scale search in the city and force them out?”
The Imperial Palace was the center of political power, a forbidden zone, but this seemed to have no effect on the men in black. On the contrary, it seemed to only encourage them to send more and more people.