Wang Chong was stunned, and then a faint smile appeared on his face.
After completing the war of the southwest and advancing from Trial of Destiny to Controller of Destiny, this was the first time Wang Chong had received a reward from the Stone of Destiny. Although Wang Chong had already obtained quite a few points of Destiny Energy, one thousand points of Destiny Energy was still no small sum.
I'll keep these points of Destiny Energy for now. In the future, once I understand the mysteries of the body, energy, and techniques, I'll exchange for them one by one and find the most suitable way to use them.
Wang Chong quietly said to himself.
After becoming a Controller of Destiny, the Stone of Destiny had unlocked new rewards. However, Li Yi still had not figured out what they were, so he had not casually exchanged for them yet. "Alright.
Everyone participating in the operation will be rewarded with three hundred taels of gold. Jingdian, I'll leave the rest to you. "
"Yes, Young Master."
… …
After taking care of everything, Wang Chong quickly left the mine.
… …
When the news that Wang Chong was collecting river sand, gravel, lime, and clay on a large scale to build roads arrived, it once more caused a stir in the capital. The Wang Clan was currently the center of attention in the capital, wielding an extraordinary amount of influence.
At the juncture of the fief, Wang Chong's actions were even more attention-grabbing.
In the Tang dynasty, repairing roads and bridges was no big deal. All the rich and powerful would do this sort of work, but when Wang Chong's actions were accompanied by enormous wealth, everything changed.
Moreover, Wang Chong had also roped in the Bai Clan, the Zhao Clan, the Xu Clan, and many other illustrious clans of the capital.
But this time, not even the Bai Clan and Zhao Clan involved in the plan knew what this' cement road 'that Wang Chong spoke of was.
"Ling-er, just what is the Wang Clan doing this time?"
"The lime and clay from before are one thing, but what's this about repairing roads?"
"Our Bai Clan is a large clan and can afford this bit of gold and silver, but what's this about repairing roads? In the end, our Bai Clan is still a respected figure in the capital. If this matter gets out, it'll be very embarrassing. "
…
In the courtyard of the Bai family in the capital, there was a rockery, a garden, a pond, and an elegant marble table. Several elders of the Bai family surrounded Bai Siling and launched a series of attacks.
When Bai Siling mentioned that Wang Chong wanted to buy a large amount of lime and clay, the Bai Family only thought that it was a good opportunity for them to participate in one of Wang Chong's big plans.
After a large number of sword smiths and smiths in the capital began to forge metal parts, almost everyone in the Great Tang Empire worshipped this seventeen-year-old youth as a god.
Countless great clans wanted to form a relationship with him so that, just like in the war of the southwest, they could obtain a share of the credit for his achievements.
However, the lime and clay that Wang Chong collected were actually for the purpose of repairing the road. This made things awkward.
No matter what, the Bai Family was still a top aristocratic family that played an important role in the Tang dynasty. Being involved in this kind of thing would cause the Bai Family's prestige to plummet all of a sudden, and it would be very embarrassing for them among the aristocratic families.
That was why the scene before them happened.
"Third Great Uncle, Second Great Uncle, and Big Uncle … I really didn't know about this."
Bai Siling's hands were clenched in her sleeves, her fists clenched as she gnashed her teeth in hatred of Wang Chong. This bastard had dug a hole for her to fall into.
Bai Siling had wholeheartedly wanted to help Wang Chong, but she had never imagined that Wang Chong would pull her Bai Clan over to repair the road. However, in front of the elders of the clan, not only could she not reveal any of her thoughts, she even had to speak up for him.
"In addition, Third Great Uncle, Second Great Uncle, Big Uncle, Wang Chong has never done anything without a goal. Perhaps he has an even greater plan that he hasn't told everyone about."
Bai Siling said, her hatred for Wang Chong burning.
But at this moment, Wang Chong had no idea.
Outside the capital, in the Kunwu Training Camp, the mountains and plains were filled with cheers of 'Wang Chong'.
"Young Master, we're currently in the Kunwu Training Camp, and hundreds will answer our call! Who knows how many students want to join our Deflecting Blade Manor? In this period of time, I've already received six or seven thousand applications. I can't look at all of them by myself, so I've already found quite a few people to help me. "
On the summit of Deflecting Blade Manor, a banner flapped in the wind. Beneath the banner, Wei Anfang and Wang Chong stood side by side, looking down the mountain.
Upon learning that Wang Chong had returned to the Kunwu Training Camp, a sea of people had gathered around Deflecting Blade Mountain, all of them coming to welcome Wang Chong.
From time to time, one could even hear the voices of the 'Young Marquis' and the 'Empire's Eighth General' in the crowd.
The Tang Dynasty's Three Great Training Camps were Longwei, Shenwei, and Kunwu. Originally, Kunwu Training Camp had been the least prestigious, but because of Wang Chong, it had become the most prestigious of the Three Great Training Camps.
Even many of the scions and nobles were no longer going to Longwei or Shenwei, but to Kunwu Training Camp.
"This is a good thing. Isn't this exactly what we've been hoping for?"
Wang Chong held his hands behind his back, his sleeves flapping in the wind as he smiled. The current Wang Chong was very different from before. Every movement of his exuded an invisible might, a free and unrestrained dignity and bearing that could make others submit to him.
"But now is the time for the brothers of the Academy to go out and temper themselves."
Wang Chong said.
The Kunwu Training Camp in this life was vastly different from the one in his previous life, and its influence was far greater than the one in his previous life. Wang Chong had already skimmed through the list of names that Wei Anfang had sent over. Many of the famed generals that had appeared in Longwei and Shenwei had begun to appear in Kunwu Training Camp.
However, they could no longer wait for a calamity to allow them to mature. What Wang Chong needed to do now was to have them mature as much as possible before that calamity arrived. This was also the primary reason he had returned to Kunwu Training Camp.
"I've already made the arrangements. This is the first list."
As Wang Chong spoke, he took out a white letter from his sleeve and handed it over.
"Go and make the arrangements so that they can set out as quickly as possible. In the southwest, the skirmishes with Mengshe Zhao and Ouzan are still ongoing. This is the best opportunity for you all to train. In addition, I've also talked to the people in the north. Although An Sishun has a problem with me, it's impossible for him not to give face to The King of Song. You all can still be taken care of there. "
Wang Chong indifferently said, his words imbued with the vigor of one who could judge the world.
The time had come. Now was the best time to start training. Wang Chong had already gathered too many famed generals in Kunwu Training Camp. Normally, they would need that great calamity to grow.
However, it was not necessary now. With the power and influence of the Wang Family and The King of Song, as well as the limelight of him being recently conferred the title of Marquis and becoming the Emperor's disciple, Wang Chong was confident that he could send them to every corner of the Tang dynasty and give them the fastest growth.
"Haha, Sun Bufan will definitely be overjoyed if he knows. This is something he has been dreaming of."
Wei Anfang only lowered his head to look at the letter in his hand and immediately smiled. Sun Bufan's name was on the paper, and he was ranked first.
Wei Anfang had always been in Deflecting Blade Manor, so he was well aware of the influence of Wang Chong's achievements in the southwest. Right now, all of Deflecting Blade Manor, including the Kunwu Training Camp, were eager to learn from Wang Chong and go to the border to establish a career.
"Anfang, seeing how excited you are, if you want, I can also arrange for you to go to the border to gain experience."
Wang Chong suddenly smiled.
"Young Master, please don't. I don't want to establish a career. I just want to stay by Young Master's side."
Hearing Wang Chong's words, Wei Anfang hurriedly waved his hands, a look of 'fear' on his face.
"Haha, if you don't want to go, then don't go. Look at how frightened you are."
Wang Chong shook his head and laughed.
Seeing that Wang Chong had seen through him, Wei Anfang's expression turned serious. He put away that frightened expression, and his expression became much more natural.
"Young Master, you should keep me by your side. I feel that staying by Young Master's side and helping you deal with some matters that are within my power is enough. Moreover, is there anything better than staying by Young Master's side to establish a career?"
Wei Anfang said.
Wang Chong couldn't help but laugh.
Wei Anfang, on the other hand, gave a faint smile. He wasn't lying. After Wang Chong was conferred the title of Marquis, his status had soared, and Wei Anfang was now highly regarded by the clan.
And it wasn't an exaggeration to say that Wei Anfang's position was currently being coveted by countless people.
After all, not everyone could be trusted by Wang Chong and stand so close to him.
As the two were talking, they suddenly heard hurried footsteps. Wang Chong subconsciously turned his head and saw a familiar figure rapidly approaching the mountain.
"Instructor Zhao?"
Wang Chong's eyebrows shot up in surprise, but he quickly walked forward with a smile.
"You rascal, why didn't you come to greet us first?"
The first to speak was actually Zhao Qianqiu. Striding forward, he punched Wang Chong's shoulder and burst into laughter.
"How is that possible? The first person I looked for was you, but they said that you had already left the training camp. I asked them where you went, but no one knew. "
Wang Chong laughed heartily. Not minding it at all, he hugged Zhao Qianqiu tightly.
Looking at Zhao Qianqiu, warmth welled up in Wang Chong's heart. In the entire training camp, the one whom Wang Chong felt the closest to was Zhao Qianqiu.
Even now, he still remembered how Zhao Qianqiu had thrown a tiger into his room in the middle of the night. It was a pity that the Goguryeons were trying to assassinate him then.
"Right, Instructor Zhou, you're here too?"
Wang Chong looked at Instructor Zhou Huang, who was standing behind Zhao Qianqiu, and suddenly, he realized something.
"It's rare for the two of you to appear together. Speak, what do you need my help with?"
"Rascal, you're still as cunning as ever. I can't hide anything from you."
Zhao Qianqiu and Zhou Huang glanced at one another with bitter smiles on their faces. They were intending to talk about it later, but they didn't expect Wang Chong's eyes to be so sharp. With a single glance, he saw through their intentions.
"In truth, it's nothing major. It's just that a princess from the Abbasid Caliphate has come and stated that she wants to join Kunwu Training Camp and your Deflecting Blade Manor."
Zhao Qianqiu smiled bitterly.
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