356 – Command of the Sky – 1
It is true that the empire vomited blood and groaned during the last great subjugation war. It is true that Kagan suffered to the extent that his soul was thrashed.
Thanks to that tearful process, the empire was extremely wary of the nomads, frothing at the news that Khan had appeared and slapping 250,000 troops. No matter how victorious the war was, PTSD was born because the journey was so rough.
But if the victor, the empire, is at this level, how far will the nomads, the loser, go?
‘State of bankruptcy.’
To be honest, the Empire did not gain anything from the war, but it kept what it had. Didn’t they show the dignity of the continent’s most powerful country and the steadfastness of the Mandate of Heaven? Even if he was beaten like crazy by Kagan, winning is winning anyway. If you twist it, you will come back from hell.
However, the nomads lost everything – honor, hope, and practicality.
‘The higher you climb, the greater the impact when you fall.’
A large army of 100,000 was united. An outstanding hero named Kagan appeared. For the first time in history, a single power was formed. But in the end it was defeated. Despite having countless advantages, it was defeated.
Then nomads have enough fear of empires, just as empires have fear of nomads. Until before, ‘Since we are scattered, it is only natural that we are robbed unilaterally.’ He would have been able to have the consolation of ‘Were we trash?’ I can’t help but feel the same way.
Of course, the nomads were monsters, not scum. The empire that was dealing with Kagan was seriously on the verge of defeat, and they panicked that a terrible nation called Kagan was born.
‘It was ruined in the end.’
Fortunately for the empire, unfortunately for the nomads—the nomads were immature when kagan coins peaked.
Pushing the Empire into crisis? Victory was right in front of you? War is a winner-takes-all structure where there is no effort award or participation award, let alone second place. No matter how splendid the process is, if you lose in the end, that’s it. The nomads who failed to sell Kagan Coins on time fell into abyss in an instant. The kagan, which was a symbol of hope, became despair that exploded along with the nomads.
And in that situation, Kagan’s blood relative called himself Khan.
‘It must be like a dog.’
To put it in an extreme analogy, Kagan is in a state of exploding after collecting money from all over the place and putting it in a coin. From the point of view of a nomad who suddenly went bankrupt, the child of the bombed man came and said, ‘This time it’s real!’ Is shouting
If it’s a person, ‘don’t f*ck around and go away.’ The words must have soared to the top of my throat, but how could I open my mouth when Khan’s spicy punch shimmered in front of my eyes. It’s better to bow down like a dog than to die for one wrong teasing.
Sadly, all the nomads have now is their lives.
“Keep the substitution. You don’t have to access it first.”
“Yes, sir.”
As I cleared my thoughts and turned my gaze, I saw a Jeon Seung-gong who broke the silence and ordered the status quo.
It was only then that I could read the emotion contained in Jeon Seung-gong’s expressionless expression.
‘You noticed.’
This bizarre confrontation and the north exploded splendidly. There is no way that Jeon Seung-gong doesn’t know what even I reasoned about. Knowing that it was not a battle, but a kind of show-off and interview, he must have passed on without hesitation.
‘It’s an interview.’
The seal in my chest felt heavy.
Whether or not the Kaitana tribe showed off their insane presence, the war continued. We’re here to fight Khan, not a tribe.
As time passed, the front line gradually widened, and the number of nomads popping up here and there also increased. In addition, tribes that mobilized thousands of troops by themselves began to appear one by one, so naturally the battles became fierce.
But not all tribes and neck-to-neck.
“The Kyrgia tribe is roaming on the Chagara front. The scale is 2,000, and there has been no conflict yet.”
“The Virs tribe, which was occupying the territory of the Keruta tribe, withdrew. Although they used magic during the retreat, the damage to the allies was minimal.”
Since the kaitana tribe started off, several tribes are acting like the second and third kaitana. Either they only show their appearance on the front line and don’t fight, or they’re just pretending to fight moderately and defeating the military. He shows his will with his entire body that he has no intention of fighting.
“The Kaitana tribe has turned their heads. They are out of line and moving northwest.”
Even the aid left the room altogether. He gave up even the smallest gesture.
If you think about it, how would you say that the reporting staff also turned their heads instead of retreating or retreating? No matter how you look at it, these guys aren’t here to fight.
“Unlike other tribes, they are not scattered and are moving all at once, and the speed is relatively slow.”
I almost laughed out loud at those words. Even when they appear, they are new and rare, but when they retreat, they are more like ghosts.
The only place they can return to is their own territory, and if they are conspicuously rushed and their route is discovered, the elderly and infirm living in the territory will be in danger. That’s why during the last war, the tribes who retreated really gritted their teeth and went into hiding.
But the Kaitana tribe is on the move. As if asking please, as if we were staying here.
‘These bastards…’
It’s so blatant that it’s rather suspicious. Are you thinking of enticing the imperial envoys to come, and then drowning them if they really come?
Of course, the possibility of that is very low. It’s crazy to bet on your own territory to deal with just one envoy. In terms of the country, it is like carrying out a clear night strategy in the capital.
“…Keep an eye on it. The possibility of joining the other tribes and returning to the front cannot be overlooked.”
Jeon Seung-gong was also somewhat belated in replying, as if he was culture shocked by this crazy act.
I understand. The common sense I had until now is breaking every day, but it’s even weirder if I’m fine. Talking about joining with that other tribe might be the last regret. The regret that my common sense has not yet collapsed.
“The Inspector General.”
“Ah, yes, sir.”
“Let’s go out for a while.”
At the words of Jeon Seung-gong, I quietly got up from my seat. There’s a lull even after watching it, so there’s time to leave for a while.
And at this timing, what Jeon Seung-gong would say is obvious.
“Sooner or later the inspector will have to move.”
When he arrived at a place where people were rare, Jeon Seung-gong spoke in a voice filled with all sorts of emotions. Perhaps the feelings I feel will not be very different.
“I didn’t expect it to move so fast.”
First of all, I answered while trying to suppress those emotions. I cut back and forth, but I know what the subject is discussing and knowing the tradition.
The emperor’s purpose is to subdue the tribe. A tribe has appeared that so passionately asks to be recruited, but as an inspector who has been ordered by the emperor, I can’t stand still. Even from the point of view of Jeon Seung-gong, it would be easier for a tribe that can mobilize 3,000 people to surrender.
‘I didn’t expect to be contacted already.’
However, I didn’t know that a tribe that could already see the angle of subsumption would appear. I thought the breakaway tribe would come out only after one strong push, but the breakaway tribe appeared shortly after crossing the border. Also several.
I don’t know if tribes with a strong tendency to desert have appeared one after another, or if the situation in the north is a mess as a whole. Or is it both? That’s scary as it is
“We haven’t discovered the territory of the Kaitana tribe yet, but we will soon find out.”
I couldn’t give a proper answer to the strangely complicated voice.
Information learned through voluntary disclosure by enemies, not through reconnaissance by allies. As a person who leads the military, how absurd and futile it must be.
“Of the tribes that have shown their willingness to surrender so far, the Kaitana tribe is the largest, and it is the Kaitana tribe that has shown signs of surrender first. The Empire must show sincerity to that extent.”
“We’ll move as soon as we know the location.”
Jeon Seung-gong nodded at the quick answer.
As the legend says, the Kaitana tribe is the first tribe to show an intention to leave, and they are the strongest desert ninja at the moment. Passing such a tribe and contacting other tribes first can cause displeasure and anxiety to the Kaitana tribe.
That’s difficult. The opportunity to clear 3,000 troops without shedding a drop of blood cannot be wasted.
“As long as the escort is necessary.”
“Yes, sir.”
Since it is going to the middle of enemy lines, it is a consideration to have a strong escort.
Of course it is not necessary. There is already a muk clown, but if another escort is attached, it is excessive power.
***
The Kaitana tribe has withdrawn from the front lines.
“It’s fast too.”
As he slightly raised the corner of his mouth, Kesik, who reported the situation on the front line, lowered his head. As if the departure of the Kaitana tribe was his responsibility.
“Raise your head. This is expected.”
I spoke softly to Kesik. Who can hold a warrior who fought bravely accountable? And who can hold a grudge against the chief who finds a way to save his tribe?
If this situation is to blame, it must be the sinner who shamelessly lives without achieving the northern consensus.
“What about other places?”
“Kaitana is the only tribe that has yet to break away.”
“Huh, true. Is it the tribe that was messing around during the last war? It’s overwhelmingly fast.”
He made a light joke, but Kesik lowered his head even more.
Damn it, is it because I’m getting old too? My sense of humor has diminished.
‘The ransom price has risen, so I’m passionate.’
I let out Kesik, who bowed his head like a criminal, and sighed. The Kaitana tribe, who lived as if they were dead during the last war and even after their defeat, went south like crazy as soon as they figured out their ransom. As if the first could not be taken away.
It’s expected, but frankly, it’s disgusting. I wish I had shown even half of that passion earlier.
‘Damn them.’
But what can I do? It was a mistake not to give them the benefits and trust they deserved, depending on the ransom and the safety of the tribe.
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It’s ugly to blame the seller for not paying the price you deserve.
‘…I hope I don’t get ahead of myself.’
Then I suddenly had another concern. These bastards, even if they’re fast, they’re too fast. What kind of speed is it that the other tribes even leave the front line before they can even move?
If this is the case, the other tribes will have no choice but to be in a hurry, but it is questionable whether the ransom will be set properly.
‘I have to move harder.’
Anyway, as of now, the manager is the hardest.