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Chapter 468 - 260: This Calming Method is Too Exciting

Chapter 468: Chapter 260: This Calming Method is Too Exciting

Eight months had passed, and Gu Shanhai finally returned to Cangsan Village, disheveled and exhausted. During these seven months, he had collected six military tactics manuals, all of which were of the same level as the "Sun and Moon Military Method" or slightly inferior.

Mainly because the "Sun and Moon Military Method" belonged to the top tier, there weren’t many similar and easily obtainable manuals, so most of Gu Shanhai’s time was spent traveling.

"Master, you have returned." Jiang Lu, having learned of Gu Shanhai’s return, hurried to visit, though he was accompanied by three robust men.

"Yes, when did you return?" Gu Shanhai also asked.

He had written to Jiang Lu to return within eight months without specifying an exact time, so Gu Shanhai wasn’t quite sure himself. Anyway, he had timed his return perfectly, for on the road, he had already heard of the rebellions, with signs of trouble cropping up everywhere.

"I just returned three days ago. Master, what was it that you called me back for?" Jiang Lu asked somewhat puzzled.

"There’s a matter. By the way, who are these three?" Gu Shanhai glanced at the three men who looked ordinary, but their appearance and aura were truly extraordinary.

"These three are my sworn brothers, Second Brother Zhang He, Third Brother Cui Feng, Fourth Brother Wu Yan." Jiang Lu seriously introduced them and indicated that the three men were like valorous heroes.

Upon being introduced, the three promptly paid their respects to Gu Shanhai.

Gu Shanhai took a good look at them, inwardly cursing in surprise. These three were indeed not ordinary, not to mention anything else, but through his Spiritual Sense alone, he could detect that their Root Bones were of exceptional quality, potentially the ’one in ten thousand’ type. Giving each of them a superior military manual would likely allow them to become a significant force.

It was practically as if he had found three SSRs by stepping out the door, and Gu Shanhai was almost too surprised to know how to react.

As the saying goes, like attracts like and people flock together. Being able to be together with someone as loyal as Jiang Lu likely meant that these three had similar temperaments, and they had even sworn brotherhood.

None of these three sworn brothers were in Gu Shanhai’s memories from his past life.

In his previous life, these three probably had the qualifications but not the resources and opportunities, ending up living unremarkably or dying in peasant uprisings, rather than practically having one foot on the path to rapid advancement as now.

"Hmm, not bad, indeed valorous heroes," Gu Shanhai nodded, praising them first before continuing, "Before, I noticed a slight rise in rice prices, and the same with salt and iron, which made me suspect trouble brewing in Dalong. Thus, I decided to investigate and left for eight months."

"I had also anticipated this. You must have heard about it as well."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lu’s expression turned solemn, "Indeed, I’ve heard that there are numerous rebellions in the north, and banditry is rampant, with local forces struggling to suppress them. This rebel force is increasingly formidable."

"It’s for this very reason that I called you back. Today, your talents are still unpolished, and if you were to rush in headfirst, you would likely not return," Gu Shanhai said earnestly.

Jiang Lu felt somewhat embarrassed by this remark; he was nearly thirty, yet his master still said he was unskilled.

"Thank you for your concern, Master, but if the rebellion spreads everywhere, no matter how large Dalong is, we cannot escape it," Jiang Lu said, worriedly. The uprising he had heard of painted a picture reminiscent of the last days of a dynasty.

"Don’t rush this matter. In two or three months, the court will devise a strategy. From what I see, there’s a ninety percent chance they will call on each state and county to raise local militias to fight the rebels," Gu Shanhai said meaningfully.

The four of them had yet to grasp his hint, but all were thinking of taking this opportunity to serve the dynasty and earn military merits for their ancestors.

"Over the years, I’ve taught you the ways of being a person and achieving greatness. Now that the times are different, it’s time to teach you the techniques necessary for protecting the course," Gu Shanhai said with a smile.

"This... thank you, Master!"江 Lu was extremely excited, as this meant his master was planning to teach him military tactics.

"As for your three sworn brothers, they can sit down and listen too if they don’t mind. It’s definitely beneficial," Gu Shanhai didn’t mind sharing.

This made the three even more excited. With their original status, they would never have had the chance to encounter military tactics, and the most likely outcome would be to become a Daoist Soldier.

Originally, that was their plan, to become Daoist Soldiers for their sworn elder brother and serve him loyally, but Gu Shanhai was unexpectedly generous.

Upon hearing this, the three hurriedly spoke, "Thank you, Master, for imparting this knowledge."

"Just a nominal participation then," Gu Shanhai replied.

This meant they were still just auditing students, and whether they could officially join would depend on their performance.

"To achieve great things, these military tactics are techniques to protect the way. Do not forget the path you have learned over the years, for to do so would be to lose sight of what is essential," Gu Shanhai cautioned Jiang Lu. Having power is important, but the one who wields it is fundamental.

"I specialize in seven military tactics: Sun and Moon, Vast Ocean, Capturing Wind, Immovable Like a Mountain, Morning Fire, Reflecting Forest, and Resentful Roar. Which one do you wish to learn?"

Indeed, these seven tactics were what Gu Shanhai had collected over the past eight months, and as for the family heirloom and original tactics Jiang Lu learned, their quality was about the same as the "Golden Mist Military Method," which Gu Shanhai simply did not value.

"Sun and Moon Military Method?!" Jiang Lu’s expression underwent a shock before he asked, "Is it the military method of the Four Directions Marshals from the previous dynasty?"

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