The Sky Dragon Swordsman
#73. Bad hunch
When the sun begins to appear in the eastern horizon.. Emperor Shun Zhi wasted no time and headed straight for the border to witness the construction of the fortress that was almost completed.
Accompanied by the mayor, general Chou and other bodyguards and accompanied by thousands of soldiers, Emperor Shun Zhi marched towards the border.
The arrival of Emperor Shun Zhi certainly raised the morale of his troops, not to mention.The arrival of the Emperor also added three thousand soldiers and placed General Chou as their leader at the border.
When making a speech in front of one hundred and fifty thousand more soldiers.. Emperor Shun Zhi also ordered the mayor of Tainan as well as to evacuate the population near the border towards the capital, should the Qing empire attack, in his speech, Emperor Shun Zhi also said.. they will add another hundred thousand soldiers to help them at the border.
Emperor Shun Zhi's speech was met with cheers and excited shouts by his entire army while brandishing the various types of weapons they had.
although still very young, but the ability of Shun Zhi to make a speech is indeed very extraordinary. His ability to compose words and string them into sentences proved able to burn the spirit of his entire army.
"We will not begin, but if they begin, then we will not retreat even a moment because this is our land" the fiery Emperor Shun Zhi said - the fire ended his speech which was greeted with an excited shout by his troops.
After meeting his army.. Emperor Shun Zhi then walked - the road saw the development of the construction of the fort as an initial defense, in the hope that the fort was able to break the Qing empire's attack from the beginning, if the fort was able to break the Qing empire's attack from the beginning, residents around the border do not need to be evacuated.
Walking down the fort.. Emperor Shun Zhi several times praised Ken who seemed able to prepare the defense well.
The place to be used by the archer troops was specially made with a shield mounted almost resembling a roof, to protect them from the opponent's arrows.. as well as hundreds of long-distance hurlers lined up neatly behind the fort.. The entrance of the fort is also made of thick wood which is also coated with steel - thick steel on the outside, making it look very us if faced with the door breaker belonging to the enemy.
Emperor Shun Zhi admitted that the fortress built by Ken in a short time looks stronger with the fortress that protects the capital built by his predecessor.
While touring the fort.. Emperor Shun Zhi was also unrelenting - endlessly greeting the soldiers he met. And after traversing the fort in its entirety Emperor Shun Zhi decided to return to the mayor's residence, and accompanied by the rest of his troops, he said, general Chou was ordered to stay on the border with the soldiers who stayed on guard along the fort.
***
"Annchi.we have been training here for almost a year.and the improvement of your abilities is also very significant." Chen Khu told Xie Annchi when he finished his meditation.
"yes brother.my current ability, may have far exceeded my father's ability, but until now I do not know the extent of the development of brother " replied Xie Annchi.
"Hmmm.. I can only currently raise the Chi I have by ten levels.it's just that the profound energy I currently have is not enough to train the knowledge of the Heavenly Dragon Sword ".
"It turns out that it is not easy to be able to practice with that sword, even though my brother's current ability has reached the peak of level seven" Xie Annchi responded to Chen Khu's words.
" yes, I have to find about three or four more mustika kings or stealth queens to accelerate the increase of power in me. because if only rely on the resources available from the valley of hope.. no significant change has been made to me... " Chen Khu paused his explanation for a moment while sighing deeply.
"Just why brother..?? " xie Annchi asked looking at the change in expression on Chen Khu's face.
"Just that I feel a bad feeling.I am afraid of what will happen - what - maybe to the teacher or to the Ming empire" Chen Khu said as he exhaled heavily.
"Sister.. Does the Qing empire start a war..? "
"I think so too Annchi.just brother is not too sure.it's just that we should stop first while training us. and go back to find out the situation that is happening now.. " chen Khu replied as he looked at the face of his junior brother.
Xie Annchi could feel the seriousness of Chen Khu's words from the look in his eyes, and he nodded approvingly to his elder brother's words.. the first time he left his father in a very long time, he also missed his father's figure very much.
"Well then.before we return to the sect.it's good to stop by Ken first to find information about the situation that is happening at this time" Chen Khu said as he stood up.
"Well, sister, I miss you a lot too. "tell Xie Annchi excitedly.and then he stomped his feet into the air and was followed by his older brother..
***
The Qing Empire.......
"Your Majesty, our people have already entered the Ming imperial territory as we planned.. some of them had even managed to persuade the black sect to wreak havoc on the Ming imperial region" General Tian Li told Emperor Yong Zheng.
"Hmmm.. immediately command those who have succeeded in persuading the black sect to start carrying out its actions.and order the others to move faster to meet the other sect heads " said Emperor Yong Zheng while stroking - elus his beard.
"Our entire army has also gathered as planned.we just have to wait for the right time to attack "Kaisan Yong Zheng continued.
"Okay, your honor.."Said General Tian Li while respecting and leaving Emperor Yong Zheng. General Tian Li then met some people who could use pigeons as a means to convey a message and ordered them to immediately deliver the emperor's message to the people of the Qing empire who had managed to infiltrate the Ming empire.
***
Xie Annchi was the first person who was the original disciple of the Flying Horse Sect who was able to do just that and of course.. even the head of the Flying Horse sect had already far surpassed him.
Xie Annchi's flying speed could also be offset by Chen Khu if it used forty percent of his strength, of course if Chen Khu did not add a second of Chi energy to his inner power. This is what makes Chen Khu amazed at the development of his younger brother, only Xie Annchi currently does not have an heirloom weapon that is suitable for use.
Chen Khu's sword that is usually used for training or fighting during this time has been broken after experiencing a severe rift due to practicing sparring with Chen Khu several times.
"It looks like Ken is not at home" Chen Khu said as he set foot in the backyard of the mayor's residence and no bodyguards were aware of their arrival.
"We just wait for him inside the room.Our presence will definitely be a surprise for him" said Xie Annchi, then the two entered Ken's residence using the science of body-shrinking so that no one knew of their presence, not even the servants who were in the residence.
From a distance a horse-drawn carriage approached and entered the grounds of the mayor's residence moments after Xie Annchi and Ken were in a special room usually used for meetings.
"Hmm.. That must be Ken. but why are so many soldiers following him..? " said Chen Khu
"We'll just wait, sis, she'll definitely be here" said Xie Annchi looking impatient to see Ken's reaction at seeing the two of them.
A considerable sound of footsteps rang out starting to enter the residence, and after a single person opened the door of the meeting room.A person dressed luxuriously and emitting an aura of nobility quite high entered the room, and, making Chen Khu and Xie Annchi instantly bow in salute.
"Emperor..!! " the two say simultaneously.
"Khu Chen.. Xie Annchi... Since when are you guys here..?? why are there no guards to inform you of your arrival said Ken who was very surprised to see the two who were already in his residence..
"Who are they Ken..? "asked Emperor Shun Zhi while looking at Ken.
"Your highness.they are both disciples of the Flying Horse sect who are one of the members of the white flow alliance." replied Ken looking very happy to see the two successfully return from the Deathly Forest.. and if it wasn't for Emperor Shun Zhi with him, Ken would have embraced Chen Khu.
"Please stand up. "Emperor Shun Zhi told Chen Khu and Xie Annchi after hearing Ken's reply.
Ken then showered Chen Khu with various questions. Chen Khu answered one by one the questions asked by Ken and told him about the bad premonition he felt that made them have to stop the exercise they were going through.. one of the Emperor's personal guards entered the meeting room in great hurry.
"Emperor.
"What's Pai..it seems like there's something important you're going to say.. ? " ask Kaisae Shun Zhi..
"Your majesty, I just got word that some black sect is making a mess by robbing and killing villagers in various places" Pai said with hunting breath.
"What...?? immediately send a letter to the alliance to stop the mess they made.." Emperor Shun Zhi's order.
"But my majesty, most of the warriors of the alliance are already on the border with our troops "Ken immediately refuted the order given by Emperor Shun Zhi.
" In that case, order them to form several groups and immediately stop the mess created by the black stream "..Emperor Shun Zhu still did not change his orders, despite having to reduce the number of warriors at the border.
"Excuse me, your majesty, but do not let this be part of the Qing Emperor's plan to break up the forces currently on the border, then after our numbers are reduced then they will attack.. I have a bad feeling about this glorious incident, because if based on the report of the noble personal bodyguard.. the chaos created by the black flow seemed to be controlling because it happened simultaneously in various places" Chen Khu said.
"Her Majesty, this could be a trap they made" Ken said, confirming Chen Khu's remarks..
"Then we have to how..?? are we going to let them continue to do that..? emperor Shun Zhi said in a high tone.
"Your majesty, trust the two of us to take care of them. keep the troops at the border because it could be the Qing will attack soon " chen Khu said as he looked towards Xie Annchi who nodded his head in agreement.
"Okay, I entrust you, but the alliance which still has warriors and is not placed on the border I will order to help you, because this incident occurred in several places.. " emperor Shun Zhi said and stood up.
"The bodyguard.prepare the horse.we must return to the capital immediately.and Ken.told General Chou to raise his vigilance " emperor Shun Zhi said then walked quickly out of the meeting room.
Emperor Shun Zhi rode on a horse that had been prepared by his bodyguard and drove the horse back to the capital with all his personal guards and two thousand soldiers by leaving the horse carriage he was riding when he came to the capital Tainanese.