Hearing this report was undoubtedly the best news for everyone in the room, bringing them joy and great shock.
At this moment, everyone's eyes turned to Jing Zhe, who was the most composed, with a faint smile on his face, as if this was all within his expectations.
Seeing the others looking at him, he first waved his hand, then looked at Empress Yueyao: "Empress, don't forget, you owe me a favor!"
"Let's talk about it after you've convinced them!"
Empress Yueyao spoke calmly, though she was utterly shocked. After all, she didn't believe that Jing Zhe could summon the leaders of the three great sects, whom she considered high and mighty, with just a word. But even if they did come, she felt that the most important thing now was to get them to hand over their martial arts manuals!
Jing Zhe smiled and said, "Then I'll make the Empress admit defeat wholeheartedly!"
As they were talking, the leaders of the three major sects were brought up by cavalry.
"Greetings, General Jinghong!"
Liu Jinghong held a very high position in Anguo, not only in the hearts of ordinary people and officials, but also in the admiration of some leaders of small sects.
The leaders of the three major local sects in Liangzhou—Shabang, Huangfengling, and Chiyanmen—remained very polite upon meeting Liu Jinghong, which was within everyone's expectations.
However, what happened next completely stunned everyone.
"President Jing!"
The three sect leaders, all over fifty years old, bowed deeply to Jing Zhe and shouted excitedly.
If their attitude towards Liu Jinghong was polite and respectful just now, it was now a bit like "kowtowing," and the piety and awe they showed were both surprising and lamentable.
...
In Anguo, sects held a high status because they were not subject to the jurisdiction of the imperial court.
Moreover, the sects in Anguo are divided into four levels.
The first tier naturally consists of the four major sects.
The second tier consists of established or powerful sects like the Kunlun and Qingcheng sects.
The third tier consists of sects that have been established for more than five years, have more than 100 disciples, and whose disciples' cultivation levels average around the third level.
The fourth tier consists of various miscellaneous minor sects and factions.
There are many sects in Liangzhou City, but there are also many small sects in the fourth tier. Among these small sects, there are three third-tier sects: the Sand Gang, Huangfeng Ridge, and Chiyan Sect. They are respectfully known as the "Three Great Sects" in Liangzhou City.
Therefore, the leaders of the three major sects still held a high position in Liangzhou City. Even if they respected Liu Jinghong, they would not obey her orders, let alone a mere cavalryman telling them to bring out martial arts manuals.
So their first reaction upon hearing this was to order the man to be driven away. But when the Iron Cavalryman said that the person who had summoned him was Jing Zhe, they were all stunned.
Who is Jing Zhe?
In the past ten days or so, their attitude towards this name has changed from doubt to disdain, from disdain to importance, and finally from importance to admiration.
Isn't the purpose of establishing a sect to create a virtuous cycle of increasing strength, expanding influence, and then increasing strength again?
Without a doubt, only Jing Zhe could satisfy them.
Even the four major sects were eager to recruit them, let alone smaller sects.
So after a moment of hesitation, they quickly brought over the martial arts manuals, already hatching their own plans.
...
"Um, how should we address the three sect leaders?"
Seeing the three sect leaders, all over fifty years old, arrive, Jing Zhe felt quite proud. He glanced at the dazed Empress Yueyao and felt even more smug.
"I am Wang Fujun, the leader of the Sha Gang!"
"I am Huang Kun, the master of Huangfeng Ridge!"
"I am Feng Da, the sect leader of the Crimson Flame Sect!"
Jing Zhe nodded and then said, "You all participated in the martial arts tournament, right? Why haven't I seen you?"
"..."
The three were taken aback, then chuckled awkwardly, "President Jing, our sect is just a small, insignificant sect. Our disciples aren't very skilled, and we only participate in one round of the martial arts tournament. It'll be over quickly. It's normal that President Jing didn't notice."
If someone else had asked this question, the three sect leaders might have felt slighted, but since Jing Zhe said it, they immediately realized there was nothing wrong with it. After all, he was just that strong.
Jing Zhe nodded and said without further ado, "The reason I invited the three sect leaders here is to ask you to take out the martial arts manuals of your sects and give them to the Western Frontier Heavy Cavalry Regiment."
"..."
The scene instantly fell silent. Empress Yueyao, who was watching closely, was very curious about how the three sect leaders addressed Jing Zhe, based on their conversation.
President Jing?
Could it be that his surname is Jing, his given name is Zhe, and his courtesy name is President?
Yeah, that's about it.
Moreover, after listening to her analysis, she concluded that Jing Zhe must know these three sect leaders.
However, even if they knew each other, asking someone to give them a martial arts manual so readily was incredibly audacious. Who could accept that? Judging from their current reaction, Empress Yueyao even guessed that the three of them would fly into a rage in the next moment.
To her surprise, even when they heard that they were to "deliver martial arts manuals," the three sect leaders only paused for a moment before awkwardly smiling and asking, "Why does President Jing want us to deliver martial arts manuals to the Western Frontier Heavy Cavalry Regiment?"
"That's how it is..."
So Jing Zhe recounted what had happened, and then assured them, "Don't worry, three sect leaders. Giving them the martial arts manuals was only to ensure the safety of those children! Once they're all rescued, I will personally take them back!"
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