Black Corporation: Joseon - Chapter 110
Episode 110: Poison (1)
After reading the contract, the ministers looked even more uncertain.
‘The strengthening of supervision over Ewha Munyang was a good thing… but this alone…’
King Sejong carefully examined the expressions on the faces of the ministers.
Yeonguijeong, Left Assemblyman Maeng Sa-seong, and Hojo Judge Kim Jeom seemed to know something but had expressions that they did not understand properly, and the other ministers still had expressions that they did not know.
In that situation, only Hwang Hee, who returned to Hanseong for the quarterly report, showed an expression of understanding.
“Did the administrator understand?”
“understand.”
“So how do you evaluate it?”
“On the surface, it may seem like a loss, but the more you think about it, the more it becomes clear that there is almost no loss to Joseon.”
“I got it right.”
King Sejong answered briefly and glared at the ministers.
“I was very disappointed with the officers today. “Can we really entrust the fate of Joseon to the police?”
“Please kill me!”
In response to King Sejong’s reprimand, all the ministers bowed their heads and shouted.
“From now on, don’t just look at the surface of everything, but also carefully look at what lies deep inside.”
“I will keep this in mind!”
“And Administrator Hwang Hee, listen. As you can see, there is no one in the government who knows things as well as Gyeong. Be careful until the work on the Duman River is completed. “I will look forward to the Lord’s return.”
Hwang Hui bowed deeply and responded to King Sejong’s words.
“I am devastated!”
* * *
As soon as the inquiry was over, Hwang Hee was immediately taken to the Uijeongbu government building.
“What on earth does it mean that the chief minister and the crown prince are in the right relationship?”
In response to Lee Jik’s question, Hwang Hee asked back.
“Are you sure you don’t know? “What about Captain Maeng?”
“I think it has something to do with the Ming imperial family, but…”
“This is it…”
As Hwang Hee looked dumbfounded, the other Sixth Patriarchs shouted in unison.
“So explain!”
When even the Sixth Provincial Magistrates came forward and urged him, Hwang Hee explained what King Sejong and Hyang’s goals were.
– It is said that the finances of the Ming Dynasty are large, but the scale of expenditures is also large. Therefore, the amount of money directly obtained by the Emperor of Ming through this joint venture is not a small amount for the emperor.
To protect these gains, the Ming Emperor will take various measures, which will be of great benefit to Joseon.
– First of all, by cracking down on counterfeit products with the Ehwa emblem, people in the Ming Dynasty will naturally recognize that products with the Ewha emblem are expensive and valuable.
From now on, products with the Ewha symbol will be treated at a higher level than products from other countries, even if they are of the same quality.
“I understand, but I don’t understand why the Lord and the Crown Prince like it just because of that. “I think there’s something more… but I can’t quite figure it out.”
“Whoa~.”
Hwang Hee sighed softly and responded briefly to Maeng Sa-seong’s words.
“It may not be in the short term, but in the long term, the crown prince has now poisoned the Ming.”
“Poison? poison?”
Maeng Sa-seong, who was deep in thought, was shocked by Hwang Hee’s words.
“Oh my God! Who on earth thought like this… It was the crown prince! “To have such a poisoned mind at that age!”
“What on earth do you mean!”
“Don’t just answer Zen questions, try explaining!”
Under pressure from other ministers, Maeng Sa-seong looked at Hwang Hee and opened his mouth.
“Guess what I think is right.”
“Of course.”
“Then…”
Maeng Sa-seong began to say what he was thinking.
– Wealth coming through the upper chamber is unearned income for the emperor.
– If the emperor is wise, he will end up with the funds to enjoy moderate luxuries, but if not, he will become addicted to luxuries and try to enjoy more luxuries.
– In this situation, if an attempt was made to adjust the profit sharing ratio, the partnership would be broken up according to the contract, and in that case, the emperor, who was already addicted to luxury, would have to resort to finances for luxury.
– In the end, due to this trend of extravagance, the people’s finances will falter and they will fall into inner sorrow.
“This is why it is called poison.”
Hwang Hee nodded at Maeng Sa-seong’s explanation.
“I thought the same thing.”
The sentencing judge who listened to Hwang Hee and Maeng Sa-seong raised an objection.
“Isn’t that too optimistic? Let’s say that if you do that, the contract falls through. If Joseon were to sell independently according to the contract, would the Emperor of Ming just look at it?”
“That’s why I say look at it long-term, not short-term.”
“huh?”
The ministers looked as if they had no idea what Hwang Hee said. The moment Hwang Hee saw him and was about to say something, Judge Hojo spoke first.
“There is no need for our Joseon Dynasty to go to China to sell goods. Think about the end of the current event. If all goes according to plan, we can create a trading port in Joseon. And trade ships from all countries in the world will gather at that trade port. Even the trading ships. “Then we don’t have to go all the way.”
“aha!”
“Right!”
“And when that situation happens, Joseon’s products will become even more valuable in the Ming Dynasty.”
The ministers nodded at Hojopanseo’s words.
At that time, Maeng Sa-seong looked at Hwang Hee and said something.
“Of course, there will be a lot of work in the North as well.”
“Grunt.”
Hwanghee was at a loss as she thought about going up again.
* * *
Meanwhile, in Gangnyeongjeon, King Sejong and Hyang were talking over refreshments in front of them.
“Thank you very much. “He endured humiliation and succeeded in his plan, so you don’t have to see the effort to see it.”
“I don’t know what to do with the undeserved praise.”
“guy.”
Sejong smiled slightly at Hyang’s humility. But even for a moment, Sejong’s face was filled with worry.
“But this father keeps mentioning swiftness and vassalage.”
Hyang calmly answered those words.
“It’s a fight for a cause. Although we requested this, the Ming Emperor has clearly acknowledged that this transaction is between countries. “I gave a little justification and took advantage of it.”
“yes.”
Thanks to this, the long-drawn-out legal affairs issue was resolved at once. In addition, the issue of princesses and eunuchs was also resolved.
Then the scent spoke again.
“Among the author’s famous sayings, ‘If you want to suck, suck the other person’s toes as well.’ There is a saying: “What can’t you do to catch your opponent off guard and make your plan a success?”
I can’t bear to say, ‘Suck the other person’s asshole until it gets loose.’ It was a scent that I twirled around because I couldn’t say it.
But Sejong still had a face full of worry.
“But my pride is a little hurt. Even so, every time envoys came and subtly added one or two words about whether we were a lord, a feudal dynasty, or a vassal state, the heat grew.”
“You won’t be able to say things like that once the palace grounds are finished and the East Jin road is completed. “Unless they spare their lives, no great human being would come to Joseon and say such things.”
“I guess so. But won’t they say that among themselves?”
He responded to Sejong’s words with an expression that said the scent was nothing special.
“I say so. As the author also says, ‘Even the king curses when he is not present.’ He said. What good is there in worrying about them talking amongst themselves like that? “It’s just ridiculous.”
“You can just ignore the people of the Ming Dynasty making such a fuss, but I am worried because it is certain that such people will appear even in our Joseon Dynasty.”
Hyang laughed coldly at Sejong’s words.
“Isn’t it nice? Those people need to be weeded out long ago. Rather, it will be a good opportunity.”
“That could be possible.”
The officers who were recording the conversation between the two fathers and sons on one side were writing in cold sweat.
-The officer discusses.
‘You need to be able to read a ledger.’ There is a saying. However, the Crown Prince’s mind-reading can be said to be an extreme poison that can kill ten thousand people.
After a while, Hyang gave orders to the magistrates and masters.
“The officers and clerks should leave for a moment.”
The officers all expressed their refusal to hear Hyang’s words.
“The mission of the gods is to record all state affairs and pass them on to future generations.”
Hyang snorted at the officers’ words.
“joy! Who can know whether it was written correctly or not since future generations cannot see it? scram.”
“No, it works!”
In response to the refusal of the magistrates and jurists, the fragrance warned.
“What will be said from now on is the highest secret of all secrets. If this word spreads, something big will happen. If that happens, your heads will be cut off first, without question.
No, to prevent something like that from happening, I have to cut off your heads right here and now. But are you still going to hold on to that?”
“Here comes the mission of the gods!”
As the officers and judges held strong, King Sejong opened his mouth.
“It is my order. scram.”
“It’s the law of the land! “You can’t get out!”
“Huh? “These guys?”
When Sejong’s face started to become increasingly angry, Hyang suddenly had an idea.
‘wait! It’s a given that the Chinese will talk about it later anyway, so what if we take this opportunity to create an official record that can serve as a basis?’
The scent that drew the conclusion stopped Sejong.
“Abama. “Why don’t you just leave them alone?”
“Just let it be?”
“yes. “Wouldn’t we be able to create a basis to silence those who will make their own predictions and make noise in the future?”
King Sejong calmed his anger at Hyang’s words and thought carefully about what Hyang’s words meant.
King Sejong finally understood the meaning of the scent and burst into laughter.
“Even if you fall into the water, there’s no way you can ignore someone who will catch a fish and come back out.”
“I am devastated.”
Sejong, with a small smile, glared at the officers and officers and said.
“good night. “Sit down and write it down without skipping a single word.”
“I am devastated!”
“However, if even one word of the conversation we had here gets out, I will slit your throats!”
The officers and magistrates responded to King Sejong’s stern command with cold sweat.
“I follow your orders!”
Even as he bowed his head and answered, the officer’s golden pen did not rest.
-So the conversation between the chief minister and the crown prince was recorded.
The officer discusses.
Recording everything accurately and without exception is the basic attitude of an officer, but being forced to do so makes me feel bad.
With the officers and governors present, Hyang continued his conversation with King Sejong.
“Have you heard the rumors about the Great Yue Country?”
“Rumors of the Great Yue Country?”
“It is the outer king and inner emperor.”
Sejong nodded at Hyang’s words.
“heard. “I heard that Emperor Tang Jin installed him as the King of Annam?”
“That’s right.”
“Are you saying that our Joseon Dynasty should also have a system of foreign kings?”
Hyang shook her head in response to Sejong’s question.
“no. “It is Soja’s wish to become an empire with all sincerity, not just for show, and to dress Abama in a yellow dragon robe.”
At that moment, the officers and the judges froze. They thought the same thing at the same time.
‘shit! ‘There’s no need to insist on staying!’
At that moment, a subtle emotion appeared on Sejong’s face.
“Hwangryongpo….”
“What could be the reason that King Taejo sent a national letter calling himself the State Preceptor of the Goryeo region after his retreat? Strength comes. To put it bluntly, just by looking at the name, the King of Beon took over as emperor. “It may be quick right now, but in the end, power determines everything.”
Regardless of whether the officers and clerks were in tears or not as the remarks became more and more over the top, Hyang continued to speak.
“If Joseon becomes prosperous and its power increases, there will be no one who will oppose even if Abamama ascends to the throne. Of course, there is a population issue, but that will also increase rapidly as Joseon becomes richer. If that happens, no matter what the Ming people say about us calling ourselves speedy, it will become their own cry. “It’s a so-called mental victory.”
‘Northeast Project? ‘Say yes!’
“Mental victory?”
When Sejong expressed doubt about a word he had never heard before, Hyang explained its meaning.
After hearing the explanation of the fragrance, Sejong nodded.
“That’s a really interesting thing to say. Yes, it would be fun if the famous people achieved mental victory like that. But it’s the Crown Prince. If what we are doing now is not successful, the mental victory will be ours. “Never forget that.”
Hyang strongly responded to King Sejong’s request.
“I will keep each bone in mind! “We will achieve true victory and be able to compete for hegemony over the world once again for the first time in a thousand years and reaffirm that we are the masters.”
‘This is the time to change history! Even if you can’t eat it, it’s still gourd!’
Similar emotions appeared on the lips of Hyang and Sejong.
The officers were also in tears, but for some reason, they could not erase the feeling of sorrow welling up in their hearts.