Leaving the lounge, Wang Chong headed straight for his study.
That was where Wang Chong cultivated.
"Hmm?"
Unexpectedly, by the time Wang Chong entered the study, there were already four figures standing inside. Before Wang Chong could say anything, putong! Putong! One figure after another kneeled in front of Wang Chong with a momentum that could topple mountains and topple jade pillars.
"Elder Ma, what are you all doing?"
Alarmed, Wang Chong hurriedly dodged to the side. Wang Chong didn't dare to accept such a huge gesture.
"Wang gongzi, words cannot express our gratitude to you. Please accept our kowtow! "
The four in the room were Ma Yinlong, Steel Arms, The Eagle, and Solitary Wolf. With reddened eyes, they abruptly bowed to Wang Chong.
"Seniors, you're really trying to kill me!"
How could Wang Chong dare to accept it? At the same time, he was also surprised. He remembered that Ma Yinlong, Steel Arms, and The Eagle had just entered the royal palace to meet the emperor.
They should be celebrating by now, so why would they suddenly appear here?
"Gongzi, you can choose not to accept it, but we have to pay our respects! It has been fifteen years, fifteen years! If not for gongzi, we might never have been able to wash away the humiliation we have suffered! "
With reddened eyes, Ma Yinlong and a few others kowtowed a few times before standing up.
Wang Chong could sense the emotions in their hearts, and he was deeply moved.
Be it Ma Yinlong, Steel Arms, or The Eagle, they were all unyielding men of the Tang Dynasty. It had been fifteen years since the incident back then, but even though they had concealed their identities, they still couldn't forget it.
Some were for themselves, some were for the Tang Dynasty, and some were for their comrades who had been wronged back then... They were truly worthy of respect.
"Elders, you are exaggerating. King Sosurim has been executed, and everything is in the past now. Wang Chong wishes to congratulate you all on returning to the Bureau of Military Personnel and Bureau of Punishments! "
Wang Chong was genuinely happy for the four of them.
He had already received news that after meeting the Emperor in the palace, the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Justice had already invited them back.
Hearing Wang Chong's words, Ma Yinlong, The Eagle, Steel Arms, and Solitary Wolf glanced at one another and smiled.
"Speaking of which, we're also here for this matter."
"We've already rejected the invitation from the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Punishments!"
Ma Yinlong said.
"Ah?!"
Wang Chong's body shook slightly, his face full of surprise. "Why?"
The four of them were originally from the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Justice, but they were banished because of what happened back then. Based on Wang Chong's understanding, the four of them should be hoping to return to the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Justice.
To think that Ma Yinlong and the others would reject him, this was out of Wang Chong's expectations.
"Haha, when I was just demoted to the Ministry of Personnel, I was indeed thinking about washing away my shame and returning to the Ministry of Justice. But it's been fifteen years, no matter how many thoughts I have, I've already become indifferent. "
"Indeed! Back then, we were still youngsters in our twenties, but looking at us now, we're already in our forties. "
"Things are still the same, but people have changed! Our colleagues from back then are no longer around, do we still have to compete with a bunch of youngsters? "
"What The Eagle said is what I'm thinking as well. Our wish is already fulfilled as long as we can avenge the humiliation of our colleagues from back then. Furthermore, the positions in both the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Punishments are already full. If we were to join them recklessly, and they even have to arrange special positions for us, some youngsters will be implicated. What's the point of that? "
"Haha, I've already gotten used to it after spending so many years outside. I'm really not used to it. I'm not going back, I'm not going back! … "
…
The group waved their hands casually as they expressed their thoughts.
Wang Chong looked at the four of them. Their expressions were a little complicated, but their eyes were exceptionally resolute. Clearly, they had been contemplating this matter for a very long time, and they couldn't be any more determined.
"No matter what, this is the decision of the elders, and Wang Chong will respect it. May I know what plans the elders have for the future? "
Wang Chong said. Hearing that they weren't going to the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Punishments, Wang Chong faintly had some thoughts. However, Wang Chong wasn't confident in this matter. Whether it would succeed or not would depend on their wishes.
"Haha, this is also what we wanted to say next. If young master doesn't mind, I hope to be able to follow by young master's side in the future! "
The one who said this was The Eagle. As he spoke, he took a step forward.
"Me too! If not for young master, I don't know if we would be able to avenge the humiliation we suffered in this lifetime. Young master, please accept me. "
Lone Wolf also took a step forward and said solemnly.
"If young master doesn't mind that I only have one arm, please accept me as well."
Iron Arms smiled as he stepped forward.
"Of course not! Where did these seniors come from? How could I possibly turn my back on them? I'm more than happy! "
Wang Chong was simply overjoyed.
He was still wondering whether the four of them would be willing to follow him if they weren't going to join the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Punishments. However, Wang Chong wasn't confident in this matter, and he was still hesitating on how he should turn them down.
He didn't expect the four of them to take the initiative to say that they wanted to follow him!
Wang Chong had seen how powerful the four of them were. Even though Iron Arms was missing an arm, his offense was still inconceivably powerful.
Not to mention, there were quite a few Profound Martial realm experts among them.
Other than the guards in the clan, Wang Chong didn't have any experts by his side. However, the guards in the clan weren't even worth mentioning. Even Miyasame Ayaka could do whatever she wanted in the clan back then, needless to say, the experts who were even stronger than her!
If the four of them were to follow him, it would be like adding wings to a tiger.
At this moment, Wang Chong couldn't contain his joy.
Of the four, only Ma Yinlong hadn't expressed his stance yet.
"Gongzi, forgive me for not being able to follow you like the others for the time being. Because … there's something important that I have to do. After I'm done with that matter, if gongzi doesn't mind, I'm willing to serve you. "
Ma Yinlong fell silent for a moment before replying. Deep sorrow could be heard in his voice.
"Just that, even I have no idea how long this matter will take. It could be a year, ten years, or even longer. "
"Oh?"
Wang Chong was surprised, but he soon chuckled.
"Hehe, don't worry, Senior. If there's anything you need, feel free to ask. "
Everyone had their own secrets. Even though Wang Chong didn't know what would require so much time from Ma Yinlong, he could guess that it had to do with the matter from back then.
"Hehe, there's no need for that."
Ma Yinlong waved his hands and smiled.
"I'll have to trouble gongzi to take care of these old brothers of mine. Gongzi is the descendant of Duke Jiu, and you have the world in your heart. If these old brothers of mine stay by gongzi's side, they might be of greater use than if they stayed in the Bureau of Military Personnel and Bureau of Punishments. The other one is Solitary Wolf. That fellow loves money as much as his life, and I heard that gongzi is earning money every day. I hope that gongzi can take good care of him. "
"Hahaha …"
Hearing Ma Yinlong's amusing words, Wang Chong couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Elder, rest assured. Even if I have other capabilities, I'm still capable of earning money!"
The group of people couldn't help but laugh.
"Gongzi, there's no need for you to address us as elders in the future. Just call us by our nicknames, Solitary Wolf, The Eagle, and Steel Arms!"
…
Ma Yinlong soon left. Watching as the other party's silhouette disappeared through the door, Wang Chong couldn't help but sigh.
Even though they hadn't worked together for long, the Bite of the White Tiger from the Bureau of Punishments had left a deep impression in Wang Chong's heart.
"Elder, rest in peace."
Wang Chong thought.
After making arrangements for The Eagle, Steel Arms, and Solitary Wolf, Wang Chong got back to work. Even though the matter with the Goguryeons had been settled, Wang Chong still had a lot of matters to attend to.
Wang Chong's harvest from the encirclement of the Goguryeon stronghold was bountiful. Other than a few chests which Wang Chong kept for himself, the rest of the Goguryeon ginseng were delivered to the spirit vein by Wang Chong for the younger generation that Wang Chong had selected from the various clans.
These people were the future of the Wang Clan, as well as Wang Chong's future subordinates. Since Wang Chong didn't have much use for the ginseng himself, he decided to give it to the younger generation first.
Following which, Wang Chong summoned Tuoba Guiyuan and had him deal with the WuZi Steel.
After settling everything, Wang Chong finally had some free time.
…
Time flew, and unknowingly, seven to eight days had passed.
Outside the capital, in the depths of the mountains filled with lush greenery, white steam could be seen rising from the peak of the mountain. Amidst the steam, a figure was seated motionlessly on the ground.
Spiritual energy was surging in from all directions, gushing into that figure's body.
"Heh!"
After an unknown period of time, Wang Chong exhaled lightly, and he slowly opened his eyes amidst the white steam. A golden ray of dawn shone from the horizon, piercing through the treetops, dyeing the entire forest golden.
Gazing into the distance, one could see a long flight of stairs stretching from the bottom of the mountain all the way to the peak.
On the two sides of the ladder, there were countless quaint and elegant pavilions and corridors. The further one went, the more buildings one could see.
At the peak of the mountain, one could see a majestic and majestic palace complex. There were residential areas, training areas, resting areas, gardens, ponds, fake mountains … Everything was there.
Not far away from Wang Chong, a group of young men and women were practicing and sparring in the training field. Loud bangs could be heard, and their punches and kicks were full of vigor and vigor.
Around them, the Imperial Army instructors invited by Wang Chong held their heads high and puffed out their chests. With a stern look in their eyes, they berated and gave pointers to the younger generation selected from the various clans.
"It's not easy!"
Wang Chong took a deep breath. Looking at the lively scenery around him, he felt a strong sense of pride and accomplishment.
After four to five months, after expending a large amount of manpower, resources, and money, the base that Wang Chong had planned was finally completed with the support of the spirit vein.
Even though it was still hidden in the depths of the mountains, to Wang Chong, everything was on the right track.
In the future, this would be the capital that he would use to change the world!
"In the future, I can't just limit myself to the various clans. I have to recruit more people, and I can't just limit myself to this one martial arts base. In the future, I have to build more such bases in the various prefectures."
Gazing at the rising sun, Wang Chong felt boundless hope in his heart.
This spirit vein was his starting point, but it wasn't his end. In the future, Wang Chong intended to expand this model to the various regions of the Central Plains and recruit more people. The commoners and orphans would be Wang Chong's priority targets.
The wealthy merchants of the various regions were also on the list of recruits.
In his previous life, he had always stuck to his own views, but he had never thought of making use of his background to make use of this strength.
He didn't know that regardless of whether they were rich or poor, they were all the Tang people of the Central Plains before the catastrophe, so how could there be a distinction between rich and poor? It was a waste of this strength and his background.
"Chong-er!"
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