Black Corporation: Joseon - Chapter 132

Episode 132: Change. (2)

“If you have any questions, please ask.”

In response to King Sejong’s question, the ministers began to ask questions one by one.

“You said you operate a stagecoach using the station. I would like you to explain in more detail.”

Because ‘Yukcham’ was related to the military, Jo Mal-saeng was the first to ask the question.

In response to Jo Mal-saeng’s question, Hyang immediately began to explain.

“Nowadays, when the people of Joseon set out on a journey, they have to walk endlessly to their destination. This is time consuming and risky. “Almost everything has been subdued now, but there are still bandits and wild beasts remaining.”

The ministers nodded at Hyang’s point. Aside from thieves, the biggest danger the people faced when moving around was wild animals. That’s why the workers never moved alone.

When the ministers looked like they understood, Hyang continued speaking.

“But their large horses are large and strong, so they can pull large carriages. “If these carriages are operated regularly, not only will people’s travel become easier and safer, but time will also be greatly reduced.”

“Indeed…”

The ministers nodded at Hyang’s words. The huge horses they had admired seemed like they could easily pull a carriage full of people.

“And if we operate the stagecoach around the station like this, a new port industry will develop.”

“What if you say it’s a new port?”

When Jo Mal-saeng asked a question, Sejong answered on his behalf.

“There will be people who sell food and provide lodging. And the number of people who want currency will increase.”

“I’m getting it back!”

Hyang nodded loudly at Sejong’s answer.

Following Jo Mal-saeng, Kim Jeom came forward.

“This means that when all the people of Joseon become adults, they will be provided with the same type of identification equipment made by the country. Considering budget and personnel issues, wouldn’t it be better to ask people to make it themselves?”

“At first glance, yes. However, if you are asked to make your own identity card, the specifications and materials will all be different. Then, will you recognize it easily?”

Kim Jeom answered Hyang’s question with a shocked expression on his face.

“That’s true, but…”

“And those who have it will make identity cards out of all kinds of precious materials. “If I were to show my identity card when soldiers inspect me for work, would I be able to perform my duties strictly?”

“That’s it…”

Kim Jeom, who was about to say something, closed his mouth. Do soldiers treat people with such great status badges with such strictness?

‘I’ll be lucky if I don’t get hit in the face.’

This was a similar thought not only to other ministers but also to King Sejong.

When Kim Jeom could not answer properly and the others showed similar reactions, Hyang continued.

“It is a symbol that the country distributes identity badges of the same standard to all its citizens.”

When the completely unsuitable word ‘symbol’ appeared, King Sejong showed interest.

“A symbol?”

“Yes Abama. It’s a symbol. ‘Although the people of Joseon are divided into two countries, they are all equal before the law.’ “It is a symbol.”

“I see! “What a wonderful symbol!”

Sejong slapped his knee and admired Hyang’s words. The ministers also had the same expression as King Sejong.

Looking at the expressions on the faces of King Sejong and his ministers, he smiled as if his scent was invisible.

‘I benefit from the liberal arts courses I took in college.’

* * *

21st Century When Hyang was a freshman in college, the professor in charge of the lecture on ‘Law and Democracy’, which he chose as a liberal arts subject, was an elegant old gentleman.

During the lecture, he took out his resident registration card from his wallet and gave the lecture.

“Everyone, you’ve probably heard this at least once in a TV drama or movie. ‘Everyone is equal before the law.’ It is a phrase that must be observed, but it is very difficult to see it being observed. However, what symbolizes this statement most succinctly is this resident registration card. “For those who make a living from day to day or the CEO of that S Group, this small piece of plastic is what legally proves one’s identity.”

* * *

The supplementary explanation of incense ended with the identification card.

After the explanation was over, Kim Jeom let out a long sigh.

“Whoa~. “To do all of this at the same time, I’m worried about manpower and budget.”

Hyang asked a question with a puzzled expression at Kim Jeom’s words.

“yes? What do you mean by that? “Do you mean to proceed at the same time?”

This time, Kim Jeom asked back with a puzzled expression in response to Hyang’s question.

“Didn’t you say it was a linkage policy? Since you said it’s linked, doesn’t that mean it’s being executed simultaneously?”

In response to Kim Jeom’s answer, Hyang let out a long sigh.

“Whoa~. “The order I received from Abama was to seek measures against slaves, to be more precise, measures regarding the slave-breeding laws.”

“It did.”

Sejong nodded and answered what Hyang said. After seeing that the ministers were nodding their heads in unison, Hyang continued speaking.

“So, as I was devising a solution, I thought that the best way to solve the slave problem and to benefit Joseon would be to weaken the power of the local feudal lords. So….”

He paused for a moment, swallowed his saliva and moistened his throat before continuing.

“So, as a countermeasure, we considered linked policies such as fixing interest rates, establishing battlefields, using currency, changing the tax system, and changing the environment through road improvement. But I swear I never said we had to implement all these policies at the same time. “I did say that we need to connect.”

“Ah…”

At Hyang’s words, the ministers looked like they had been hit. Since I only remembered Hyang’s past actions – that once he starts something, he quickly carries out several tasks simultaneously and increases the stake – he predicted that this case would be like that.

Jon Hyang looked at the expressions on the ministers’ faces as if they were astonished.

“Did you, the Chief Inspectors, intend to carry out all of these things at the same time?”

“….”

“Does Joseon’s budget have enough left over to make that possible?”

“….”

“Or do you think you can handle all of this on your own? “If I were an official below the level of a pertinent official, the moment these policies are implemented simultaneously, I think I would immediately resign, take my accumulated pension, and go back to work or look for another job.”

“….”

The ministers became dumbfounded by Hyang’s continued comments.

The officers and magistrates diligently recorded the facts with one hand and searched through the records with the other hand to confirm the mayor’s words.

‘The crown prince’s words are definitely wrong! The Crown Prince never said to do it at the same time!’

Hyang explained it to the ministers in a little more detail.

“I thought about these policies based on the fact that the door has been opened to people from the northwest and western regions since this year. “The idea is to implement large-scale policies with well-coordinated priorities at a time when officials are recruited on a large scale and they become familiar with public affairs.”

Ijik answered honestly to Hyang’s explanation.

“I thought it was like that this time too, because the Crown Prince suggested that several things be accomplished simultaneously when in charge of a task.”

Hyang received the words with an embarrassed expression on his face.

“The scale of the work is a bit too large for that… If you wish, can I revise and submit it again so that it can be executed simultaneously?”

No sooner had Hyang finished speaking than the ministers answered with one voice.

“no! The current solution is the best! “I will let the gods decide the order and execute it!”

Following the ministers, King Sejong also continued speaking.

“I think I just need to coordinate the order of my thoughts. “The officers coordinate the order and carry out policies.”

“I follow your orders!”

“I will carry out my will!”

Hyang tilted his head at the reaction of King Sejong and the ministers.

‘Your hands and feet are working so well today, aren’t they?’

Sejong, who saw Hyang’s expression full of doubts, looked back at the ministers.

“I would like to talk with the Crown Prince for a moment, so please leave everyone for a moment.”

“yes? “Yes…”

The ministers who paused for a moment at King Sejong’s order quietly bowed and left Gangnyeongjeon.

“Let the officers and clerks leave for a while.”

“Your Highness…”

“I won’t say it twice. scram.”

In response to King Sejong’s warning, the magistrates and state clerks quietly gathered their gold pens and papers and stood up from their seats.

“Please leave your writing utensils behind.”

Following King Sejong’s order, the officers and state officials left Gangnyeongjeon empty-handed. But as soon as the door closed, he immediately took out a gold pen and inked paper from his sleeve, crouched down, and put his ear to the door.

The ministers who saw the scene in the garden of Geunjeongjeon tried to say something, but immediately kept their mouths shut. Because that’s what officers do.

* * *

Meanwhile, King Sejong sang incense to the Geunjeongjeon Hall with only two men.

“Crown.”

“Yes Abama.”

“Is there anything else? Right? “Recite it right now.”

Hyang immediately responded to Sejong’s quick ball.

“There are a few more things. Expansion of education, creation of media organizations, creation of the Labor Standards Act, etc….”

“There are quite a lot, right?”

Hyang smiled shyly and answered Sejong’s question.

“I believe that the project being implemented by Obama is the cornerstone, and the policies explained to the ministers and the policies just mentioned are pillars to be built on top of it.”

“Hmm…”

King Sejong, who was thinking while stroking his beard at Hyang’s words, came down from the house and stood in front of Hyang.

“You’ve grown a lot. “I thought you were a child forever.”

“I am devastated.”

“By the way. This is what came to mind after listening to what you just said. By the time all these policies are implemented and the settlement is complete, it seems like it will be time for you to act as proxy or take over the position?”

“No way? “It is Soja’s wish that Abama stay healthy and live a long life.”

“That said, I will go through all sorts of hardships while implementing these policies, but you, who take over, will just have to take improvement measures, right? I guess so? “You must have thought about that, right?”

“No way! “How could I, a child, think such unfilial thoughts?”

Although Hyang strongly denied Sejong’s question, Sejong glared at Hyang.

“But why are your eyes looking somewhere else?”

“… Absolutely not.”

Sejong screamed at the sight of Hyang still looking in another direction.

“Hey you bastard! get out!”

* * *

While this was happening inside Geunjeongjeon, ministers were arguing in the front yard of Geunjeongjeon.

“Anyway, no matter how orderly the policies are implemented, it will not be an easy task.”

Kim Jeom nodded at the point made by the public prosecutor.

“That’s right. “I was wondering if a large number of people would come in and take a breather… Sigh.”

As Kim Jeom sighed, Jo Mal-saeng opened his mouth.

“I-pan and Ho-pan must be going through a very difficult time. “You will have to put in a lot of effort.”

“huh? “Why do you think we’re the only ones suffering?”

Heo Jo became angry at Jo Mal-saeng’s words and responded to them.

“That’s right… Isn’t it the job of the Ijo to organize the system, and the job of the Hojo to deal with the budget and governance?”

Kim Jeom snorted at Jo Mal-saeng’s answer.

“joy! Do you think things are that simple? “Expanding and repairing roads right now is a collaborative effort.”

“Oops…”

At Kim Jeom’s point, the Public Relations Officer’s face turned sour. Heo Jo continued speaking while looking sideways at the cooperation report.

“In addition, military value is important in determining the size of the road, so Captain Cho must also be involved.”

No sooner had Heo Jo finished speaking than Kim Jeom added more.

“In order to run a stagecoach or something, you need to know about the station, but wasn’t the station a part of the military corps?”

“Fuck…”

At Kim Jeom and Heo Jo’s words, Jo Mal-saeng swore without even realizing it.

Kim Jeom and Heo Jo continued their conversation by pointing out other ministers.

“Not only the laws related to slaves, but also the status law and other laws need to be modified or new, so punishment cannot be left out!”

“Since this is a matter related to Hyangan and the nobles, rites cannot be left out!”

Heo Jo and Kim Jeom’s words made all the other ministers frown. Seeing this, Yeonguijeong Lee Jik secretly opened his mouth.

“Then, when you reach a certain level of coordination, you can tell us…”

Heojo cut off the conversation before Lee Jik could finish his sentence.

“There should be captains too! Since the interests of the six dynasties are all intertwined, it is clear that conflict will occur! Isn’t it the job of the high priests to mediate and coordinate this? “Where are you planning to turn your back and play Sinseon?”

“Keuung…”

At Heo Jo’s words, Lee Jik and other government officials had to groan.

Kim Jeom saw that and said to Heo Jo.

“I guess the Zara I sent you last time was very effective.”

“Very tight!” And the bite force is amazing. If possible, please send a few more.”

“I will gladly send it to you.”

Heo Jo and Kim Jeom’s conversation caused other high officials and officials to shake their heads.

‘You’re saying you’ll never die alone!’