Chapter 148 – 149. Getting to Know Your Enemy

“Sorry.”

Sunwoo bowed his head deeply.

“Oh… No!”

As Seonwoo lowered his head, Samcheok quickly waved his hands and continued.

“I thought it was Dochil…”

Seonwoo blurted out his backstory.

It was clearly his fault.

Mistaking a person and crushing them into rice cakes

If he couldn’t stand it and even cut his throat, Seon-wu would have been overcome with great guilt.

Sunwoo bowed his head even deeper and apologized earnestly.

“Isn’t it all the fault of that wicked Dochil?

At Seonwoo’s earnest apology, Samcheok pointed to the bloody paint in the corner and continued.

Of course, it wasn’t Sunwoo’s fault.

It was because he trusted only Dochil’s words and beat Samcheok, Haomun’s branch manager.

However, Samcheok was thinking of just letting this situation pass.

Haomen of the world attacked the customer.

If this fact is known to the headquarters and spreads throughout the central plains, trust in Hao Mun will hit the bottom exponentially.

It didn’t work.

It never happened.

If this is the case, Samcheok, who failed to properly manage his subordinates, will not be able to avoid severe punishment.

Even though the bones were cold and blood flowed everywhere, it would be better to make it nothing.

“No. Still, I have to apologize for making people like this. I will compensate for all the broken household items as well as the medical expenses of the injured people.”

Seonwoo apologized more deeply, probably feeling sorry for Samcheok’s attitude.

It would be nice if you could show off your anger, but Samcheok only said that it was okay.

He almost killed such a good person.

How can I not feel guilty?

“It’s really okay. Looking back, it’s also my fault for not managing the cargo properly. Please don’t worry.”

Seeing Seonwoo’s attitude, Samcheok took a low profile again.

Even after hearing Samcheok’s earnest words, Seonwoo’s expression did not lighten.

It was because I felt uncomfortable.

“If you’re really sorry, could you hand over Dochil’s personal affairs to me?”

Seeing Seonwoo like that, Samcheok opened his mouth.

“How about Dochil’s safety?”

At his question, Seonwoo seemed to be worried.

He was Dochil who tried to kill himself.

Thinking of cutting off his head cleanly so as not to leave behind any remorse?

He couldn’t help but worry.

“Yes, I will.”

Seonwoo, who had been thinking about it for a while, readily answered.

Although Samcheok has a friendly smile, he is definitely a person who has risen to the position of branch manager of the Haomun Liaoseong branch.

Given the nature of Hao-wen, who does not hesitate to torture and murder to obtain information, he is also not an easygoing person.

If you entrust Dochil to Samcheok, he will kill you more cruelly than he did.

“Thank you.”

At Seonwoo’s answer, Samcheok smiled brightly and continued.

“By the way, do you plan to save someone?”

Seonwoo asked Samcheok a question just in case.

“Haha, you don’t have to worry about that. He’s the one who was trying to take my life. I plan to end his life as painfully as possible.”

Samcheok answered Seonwoo’s question with a cold smile.

Although he may be weak in force compared to the author, Hao Mun is far better at killing someone painfully.

Burrr

Dochil’s body suddenly began to tremble as if Samcheok’s thoughts had been conveyed.

Maybe he won’t die gracefully

“Rather than that, you came here to get information about the sugar price?”

Samcheok continued as if he remembered.

“Yes, it is.”

“Then let me give it to you right now.”

After speaking, Samcheok went into the library at the back of the office and showed up shortly after.

He had a book in his hand.

“Here you are.”

“Are you normally this fast?”

Seonwoo asked back, as if surprised by his speedy handling of work.

If you are an information dealer, shouldn’t you collect and organize only the necessary information here and there?

But how can you weave a book and give it to you in less than a meal!?

“There is a lot of information about Tangga that people are looking for in Moorim these days, so there was something I had organized. Fortunately, there are plenty of manuscripts.”

In response to Seonwoo’s question, Samcheok continued as if it was nothing.

It was true.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that Dangga is currently receiving the attention of the former Moorim.

As a result, the number of people seeking information about the Tang family increased, and Haomen responded in line with these rapid changes.

“Then, can you tell me why it’s getting the attention of the public?”

“It’s because of the Cheonmu-maeng.”

“Chunmu-maeng?!”

Seonwoo asked back, as if surprised by his words.

Why did the Cheonmu-maeng suddenly come out?

Hearing his words, Seonwoo was overcome with anxiety.

He was afraid of what Lee Jae-won might do to the party.

“The Cheonmu League officially declared the protection of the Tang family. They also sent an armed force.”

However, the words that came out of Samcheok’s mouth were completely contrary to his expectations.

“B-Hoyo?”

“That’s right. It’s an official step forward to protect the Tang family, which prevented the rise of the Demonic Cult.”

Hearing his words, Sunwoo was dumbfounded.

Why did Lee Jae-won suddenly protect the Tang family?

And soon, Seonwoo was able to infer the reason.

“Dang… Mrs.”

“That’s right, the public opinion is that Dang Jin-seol, the wife of the Cheonmu-maengju, was influenced.”

At his words, Samcheok nodded.

`Whoo`

Hearing his words, Sunwoo let out a sigh of relief.

It was because he seemed to be in a situation where he was attacked by the five generations, but fortunately, he seemed to have overcome the crisis with the protection of the Cheon Mu-maeng.

It was not a bad thing to be in the spotlight with the protection of Cheonmu-maeng.

It must be proof that the number of customers who will trust and entrust the price is increasing.
“Then, Danga must be in a favorable situation right now.”

Seonwoo answered roughly.

“Actually, it’s not like that…”

However, after hearing Seonwoo’s answer, Samcheok blurted out his backstory.

Seeing that, Seonwoo felt uneasy.

“Dangga seems to be the best fortune since the Demonic Cult’s attack, but the reality is completely different.”

Samcheok said something unexpected to Seonwoo.

“What do you mean?”

Seon-wu asked curiously.

Not only did the best Moorim forces declare protection, but even a single force was sent.

But isn’t that a good thing!?

“The Tang family is in a state of economic isolation, apart from the protection of the Heavenly Armed Forces.”

“Economic isolation?”

“That’s right. After the Demonic Cult’s attack, Danga has closed all businesses except for armaments and medicine distribution.”

“Yes.”

This was a well-known fact.

Aren’t you the one who made the decision to close most businesses?

“But the problem is that there is a setback in the business of dispensing equipment and medicinal materials.”

“What is it?”

Sunwoo asked curiously.

It was Danga that occupied a unique position to the extent that there was no replacement manpower for armaments and medicinal materials.

So, isn’t it the idea to concentrate on two competitive main businesses after liquidating all businesses?

But have you had a problem?

“Cheolbang, Uibang, and drugstores that had business with Tangga all requested to stop trading.”

“!?”

Hearing what he said, Seonwoo opened his mouth as if it was nonsense.

It was nonsense.

It was normal for products that passed through the party, whether it was weapons or medicines, to be sold like hot cakes with their quality and price guaranteed.

But all of a sudden stop trading!?

“It’s true. Not only that, but herbalists and miners also declared a strike in unison.”

In an instant, Seonwoo’s expression began to grow serious.

In an instant, supply and demand were blocked all at once.

If that is the case, the price of the party will completely restrict economic activity.

Now, the Tang family had signed an economic treaty with Qing Province and Ami.

But what if there is a disconnect between supply and demand?

The money goes out as it is and there is no income to be earned, so in the end you will lose all the money you have.

Sunwoo’s complexion turned pale.

“Can you tell me what caused it?”

Seonwoo questioned Samcheok, just in case.

It was because he thought that if he was the head of an intelligence organization called Haomun, he might know the cause.

Hearing Sunwoo’s words, Samcheok stood up.

Then he slowly entered the library and came out with a copy of evangelist.

Widely

Samcheok put the evangelist on the desk and spread it wide.

It was an evangelism with the appearance of the midfielder.

“We also conducted our own analysis of this situation.”

Samcheok picked up a small brush that was on the desk and soon painted over the top of the ground with black ink.

“The first place to stop dealing with the Tang family is here in Liaoning. Then here in Hubei and then in Shandong…”

Samcheok continued to speak slowly, painting over the evangelist.

“Do you understand now?”

Samcheok, who soon stopped painting, asked Seonwoo.

Seonwoo carefully inspected the area that Samcheok had painted over.

The places he smeared were Liaoning, Hubei, Shandong, and Hebei.

And soon, Seonwoo’s complexion turned blue.

He understood what Samcheok was saying.

Liaoning was the place where the Moyong family was located, Hobuk was the Zhuge family, Shandong was the Hwangbo family, and lastly, the Paengga and Jinjuan families were located in Hebei.

All the areas where the transaction was terminated are the areas where the five generations are located.

“Five generations!”

“That’s right. It’s a hand written in the five generations.”

Upon hearing his words, Sunwoo’s expression hardened.

It was because I thought that I had pulled a sword from the five generations.

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Five generations

Originally, it is true that they were called the six generations including the Tang family, but after the Tang family decreased due to the Demonic Sect, they were the Murim families called the five generations.

Five families belonged to the five great families: the Hwangbo family, the Moyong family, the Jegal family, the Jinjuan family, and the Hebukpaeng family.

Due to the nature of Sega, which is the loser of a castle, they wielded unbridled power in the area they ruled, and as a result, they were able to achieve the splendid feat of stopping business with the Tang family.

In addition, it was obvious that even the supply would become difficult as the herbalists and miners located in the region were put under pressure.

Sunwoo frowned.

He knew he would retaliate, but he never imagined that it would come out in such a dishonorable manner.

“What about other business partners?”

Seonwoo asked him just in case.

Among Yongbong, there were not only the later exponents of the five generations.

The later exponents of the old school were also included.

If the old school joins in, the Tang family will be completely isolated.

“The other half of the business partners are still alive. But if the pressure from the five generations continues, you and I might try to break the party.”

“Why?”

Sunwoo asked curiously.

It was Dangga that provided high-quality weapons at low prices.

Not only that, but there will be no one to follow in the storage and distribution of medicinal materials, so how can they break the Tang family?

“For merchants, the cost of providing quality weapons at a low price is like a thorn in the eye.”

Samcheok calmly answered Seonwoo’s question.

After all, it was money.

The price, which provided high-quality weapons or high-quality medicines at low prices, was very appreciated by buyers, but was a thorn in the eye of competing merchants.

They did not have the same technical skills as Dangga.

No matter how much money you spend, you will never be able to follow them.

That is why we will welcome the collapse of the Tang family with open arms.

Because if they disappear, it will be them who dominate the market.

‘Dogs’

Seonwoo insulted them inwardly.

It was because I felt that Samcheok’s words had some truth.

If this situation were to become fixed, other customers might also turn their backs.

“In addition, since the miners in Liaoning turned their backs on them, they are causing disruptions in the weaponry manufacturing industry.”

Samcheok looked at Seonwoo with a serious expression and continued.

Liaoning, where the Moyong family was located, was the largest iron mine in Zhongyuan.

If they don’t supply iron, Danga will have a hard time even running the remaining half of the business.

Upon hearing Samcheok’s words, Seonwoo’s expression was unmanageable and he was embarrassed.

It’s because the annoyance about things being twisted here and there rose up.

`Whoo`

However, Seonwoo took a deep breath and calmed his mind.

Just being annoyed here doesn’t solve everything.

All of this must be addressed in a practical way.

That is until the party goes bankrupt.

“Samcheok branch manager”

Seonwoo quietly called Samcheok.

“Tell me.”

“Is it a mistake to bring all the information about the five great families? I’ll pay as much as I can.”

“Is it possible?”

Hearing Sunwoo’s words, Samcheok bowed his head in reply.

Didn’t they say happiness comes after suffering?

It seemed that luck had finally arrived.