#187 - Chapter 187: Recruiting the Holy Envoy
"Alright, in that case, everyone come over and register. One form per person, fill in your personal information clearly."
Qu Zhengping took out a stack of forms and had everyone distribute them.
The forms required them to clearly fill in their names, place of origin, and other basic information, as well as the time they joined the Redcoat Cult and their position.
Another 30 minutes passed before everyone finished filling out the forms.
Qu Zhengping finally made a count and found that a total of 78 Redcoat Cult Envoys were recruited tonight. But not a single Divine Envoy.
"Everyone come over, let's have a meeting and arrange some affairs," Qu Zhengping shouted after collecting the information.
The crowd gathered around Qu Zhengping.
"Some of you still control Tier 3 zombies, while others have lost their Tier 3 zombies. Next, those without Tier 3 zombies need to re-control one as soon as possible. Those with Tier 3 zombies, I need you to enter other cities to gather low-level zombies," Qu Zhengping said.
"Ah? Why is that?" someone asked.
They didn't understand. Wasn't the Red Lotus Cult supposed to be harmless? Why did they still need to control those zombies? Could it be that they had just left the wolf's den only to enter the tiger's mouth?
"Don't misunderstand, everyone. We have other reasons for gathering zombies. In short, remember that the Red Lotus Cult will not truly be enemies with humans, at most just scare them!" Qu Zhengping said.
"Why is that again?" someone else asked.
"Have you forgotten what the Cult Leader just said? You must follow the Protector's decrees, understand?" Qu Zhengping went straight to the point. He had given them too much leeway; they wanted to ask 'why' about everything.
"Yes!" the Envoys responded, not daring to make another peep.
"I hope you remember. You must carry out the orders of the Cult! Regardless of whether you know the reason or not, you must do what you are told! Did you hear me!" Qu Zhengping shouted.
"Yes!" the crowd replied.
"From now on, this place will be the headquarters of our Red Lotus Cult. Choose a room each to rest, and start taking action tomorrow," Qu Zhengping instructed.
……
The Southeast Military Region and various settlements were sleepless that night.
They didn't receive any news from Mozhou city because they hadn't sent any scouts to investigate.
The next morning, the various settlements that had received leaflets welcomed new ones again.
The main content of the leaflets was as follows:
1. The Red Lotus Cult's Salvation Ceremony has been successfully completed.
2. A total of 78 Redcoat Cult Envoys were saved.
3. Heaven and earth are ruthless, all things will perish. We hope that everyone can believe in the Red Lotus Cult and obtain eternal life.
In any case, the leaflets were just boasting and trying to trick everyone into joining.
The heads of various settlements gathered together again.
"See what I was saying! This Red Lotus Cult cannot be allowed to grow! Now that the Redcoat Cult is weak, the Red Lotus Cult is starting to run rampant!" said the head of one settlement.
"What's the use of saying this now? The people of the Redcoat Cult couldn't defeat them, can we?" said the head of another settlement.
"Alright, stop arguing. Now everyone in the settlements is panicking. We must come up with a way to deal with this!" said another person.
"What can we do? The Red Lotus Cult is active in the city. Can you catch the people spreading leaflets, or can you send people into the city to encircle and suppress them?"
Everyone spoke at once, just like a vegetable market, arguing incessantly. In the end, they couldn't think of any effective solution.
Southeast Military Region Command.
"Report!"
"Enter!"
"Commander, we have news."
"Speak quickly!" Zong Zhengyue stood up and ordered.
"The Red Lotus Cult's Salvation Ceremony went smoothly, successfully turning 78 Redcoat Cult Envoys and eliminating millions of zombies," the soldier reported.
"Hiss ~" Zong Zhengyue was shocked to hear that 78 Envoys had been turned.
Last time, their Southeast Military Region cooperated with Meilin Settlement to put on a show, mobilized so many people, put in so much effort, and even gave up their base, and finally only caught 3 Envoys. This Red Lotus Cult started with 78 Envoys, their level is extraordinary!
"Is there anything else?" Zong Zhengyue asked.
"Today, the Red Lotus Cult is distributing new leaflets in various settlements, vigorously spreading the doomsday theory and openly misleading the public to believe in them," the soldier said.
"As expected! This Red Lotus Cult is indeed not an easy lamp to handle!" Zong Zhengyue gnashed his teeth in hatred.
"Report!"
"Enter!"
"Report Commander, Mayor Zuo Wenshan of Suiyang Settlement has arrived and wants to see you," the soldier reported.
"Why is he here again?" Zong Zhengyue frowned.
Zong Zhengyue was a little unhappy when Zuo Wenshan came last time. What is he doing here again after only a few days?
"Tell him to come in!" Zong Zhengyue hesitated for a moment, but still agreed to meet him.
"Commander Zong, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm here to bother you again!" Zuo Wenshan apologized as soon as he entered the door, presumably knowing that what he did last time was a bit too much.
