Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 436

Chapter 436: The Loafer Obtains (1)

That guy must have had confidence too.

Isn’t that so?

The Jegal family.

The Jegal family is where the smartest people in the Central Plains gather.

Since Jegal Yeom is considered the smartest in the Jegal family, he must have had confidence.

Huh?

No.

You don’t understand strategists. Strategists have that kind of confidence.

Isn’t that so?

They do things that others can’t even imagine, and they overcome difficult situations with strategies. Even if it’s almost impossible, they believe they can do it if they are in that situation. That’s what they must do.

Yes, right.

In other words, confidence.

The problem is that that confidence is often unfounded. Because for a strategist to create strategies that surprise the world, they must experience those situations, but it’s not easy to find them in life.

So, they think…

If I had the opportunity, I wouldn’t have been inferior to my ancestors.

Yes, they suffer from that kind of confidence. I call it “strategist disease.”

It’s not entirely incorrect.

Huh? Why isn’t it incorrect?

Think about it.

How many have been smarter than Jegal Kongming in history? Do you think no one could surpass Jegal Kongming (Zhuge Liang) in strategy?

There must have been some.

Surely there were!

How many people live in the Central Plains. How many people have been born and died since the beginning of the Central Plains, there must have been many talents.

But what if there are no major disasters while they live?

Yes.

They are forgotten.

If people don’t know they have that ability, how will they become famous? It will only be said that that person is smart in that area.

Would Jegal Kongming be famous if Liu Bei hadn’t found him? It would only be said that there was a smart person back then.

If Han Xin had died in battle while serving Xiang Yu, he wouldn’t be famous.

That’s why opportunity is important.

Perhaps there are hidden talents right now.

And them too.

They don’t know how talented they are until they experience it. They can compare themselves to their contemporaries, but not to people from other eras.

So, it’s not incorrect to think that they can leave their name in history if they have the opportunity.

Besides…

It’s strange, but Wei Yanho has that quality.

Everyone who knows him thinks they can handle him.

Me?

I stopped thinking that a long time ago. How could I handle Wei Yanho, whom even Wei Sanho couldn’t control? The reason I’ve survived and lived in the martial world is because I know my place.

Huh?

Why don’t we get to the point?

…You’ve become insensitive.

Yes, the point is about that guy…

It’s unfortunate.

If he had been born in another era, he would have been treated well, but he was born in the same era as Wei Yanho.

Wei Yanho is the grave of strategists.

Unfortunately.

***

‘Go pieces?’

Tang Cheongun looked at the Go pieces stuck in the ceiling with surprise.

They were stuck deeply, but Tang Cheongun’s eyesight allowed him to see them.

‘So… the Go pieces were thrown?’

Even coins and feathers can be throwing weapons, Go pieces can be too. The problem is why they are flying.

Tang Cheongun looked around the room slowly.

Wei Yanho and the girl were sitting with a Go board in the middle.

‘Are they playing Go?’

But why are the Go pieces flying?

Anyway, everything that guy does is strange.

“What’s wrong?”

“…What kind of Go are you playing that the pieces are flying?”

“It’s not Go.”

“Huh?”

“It’s a finger game. She doesn’t know how to play Go.”

Wei Yanho pointed at So Ryeo-gun with disgust. But So Ryeo-gun ignored Wei Yanho and focused on the Go board.

“I see.”

He wanted to ask him why he was playing with the girl, but nothing Wei Yanho does is logical. He simply decided to ignore it.

“Go…”

Jegal Yeom entered with a smile:

“It seems you know how to play Go.”

“Who are you?”

“I am Jegal Yeom. The leader of the Jegal family.”

“Ah, hmm…”

Wei Yanho became uncomfortable. It seemed he was considering whether to greet him or continue playing.

“No need. If you know how to play Go, shall we play a game?”

“I must finish this game…”

“……”

“And I don’t like Go because it takes too long.”

“Weren’t you playing Go with the girl?”

“It’s easy to play with kids. I can rest after each move. I thought it would be easy to rest, but…”

“…I see.”

Jegal Yeom’s expression changed:

‘He’s stranger than I had heard.’

Everyone says the same thing.

That Wei Yanho in person is different from what they had heard.

“Let’s do this.”

“Yes?”

“Let’s make a bet. If you win, I’ll give you whatever you want. But if you lose, you’ll withdraw your request.”

Even though Tang Cheongun was nearby, Jegal Yeom said that as if he didn’t care.

Interest appeared in Wei Yanho’s eyes:

“Elder Tang.”

“Kgh.”

“Could you take this girl for a walk? She seems bored.”

“Girl? Are you asking me if I like children?”

“Don’t you like them?”

“Of course not. No one likes children.”

“That’s good. I don’t either. Please.”

“Kgh.”

Tang Cheongun frowned.

The idea of using the leader of the Tang family as a babysitter is irritating, but he must do it.

If Wei Yanho is distracted by the girl, he won’t be able to face Jegal Yeom properly.

“Don’t worry. Not liking and being good are different. I’m good at taking care of children.”

He will simply take her to the servants. Tang Cheongun took So Ryeo-gun’s hand. So Ryeo-gun seemed to understand that she should leave. She got up and followed Tang Cheongun.

After So Ryeo-gun and Tang Cheongun left, Jegal Yeom sat in front of Wei Yanho. They looked at each other across the Go board.

“Why should I listen to you?”

“Why not? Don’t you want money?”

“If you say no, I’ll report you.”

“Haha, how foolish.”

Jegal Yeom said as if he knew his tricks:

“That doesn’t benefit you. You gain nothing.”

“Why not?”

“What do you gain?”

“……”

“The trust of the head of the investigation department? Or do you feel good seeing the censor sweat? No. You’re not that kind of person, are you?”

“You seem to know me well?”

“It’s hard to know someone well. Even servants can kill their master. I don’t think I can know someone well. I only say what I see. Am I wrong?”

“No. You’re right. You even know things I don’t know. You’re amazing.”

Jegal Yeom smiled:

‘That’s why everyone is deceived.’

His tone is sincere. It seems that you are talking to an innocent child.

Although Wei Yanho is not an innocent child. That subtle difference deceives people.

“But it won’t benefit you.”

“Right. But it’s better than losing a lot of money.”

“Is it a lot of money for the Jegal family?”

“Hey. Money isn’t the most important thing, but it’s very important. Without money, you can’t educate children or support them, how can you easily give that money away?”

“You said you would give it if you lose.”

“I won’t lose.”

“…I’m quite strong, you know?”

“I know. You’re the Go master from Crouching Dragon Academy.”

Jeonggal Yeom stroked his beard as he spoke.

“I was probably the first in the martial world to notice you. When I heard there was a genius at the Crouching Dragon Academy, I was about to travel all the way there.”

“Wow, it seems there are more Go fans around here.”

“In the end, when you have nothing to do, all that’s left is fishing or playing Go. What do you say? Would you like to join me in my hobby?”

Wei Yanho shrugged his shoulders:

“If I win, will you give me the money?”

“I promise you with my name.”

“And if I lose? Will you simply not give me the money?”

“Yes.”

“This sounds like a bet where you have everything to lose.”

“Are you worried about me like a cat worried about the mouse? Don’t worry, I also have something to gain from this.”

“Hmm…”

Wei Yanho scratched his cheek.

“You’re different from the young master. I feel like I’ve gotten indigestion just from talking to you.”

“Oh, my.”

Jegal Yeom covered his mouth with his fan in embarrassment:

“I was trying to make you feel comfortable. If it wasn’t like that, I’m sorry.”

“No, it’s not that. It’s just that… I don’t know how to explain it…”

Wei Yanho shook his head, as if it were difficult to explain.

“Forget it. Let’s just play. But I’m warning you now: you won’t be able to beat me.”

“I also consider myself the best at Go. Even the Great Scholar of the Three Arts from the Hanrim Academy, whom they call ‘the grand master,’ would have to accept my superiority.”

“Even so, you won’t be able to win.”

Wei Yanho said calmly:

“I learned to play Go from a true peerless master, the best of all time. Also, since it’s not convenient for me for the game to end quickly right now, I’ll play slowly. So, of course, I’ll win.”

“Perfect. Try to beat me. Then you can take what you want.”

Jegal Yeom extended the black pieces to Wei Yanho:

“Do you want to play with white?”

“Sure. I’m old enough to play with black. Come on, let’s start. I hope it’s an interesting game.”

Jegal Yeom smiled mysteriously.