Black Corporation: Joseon - Chapter 139

Episode 139: The Running Crown Prince, I Am the King, and the Rolling Ministers. (1)

Starting with Yi Jo and Ho Jo, the ministers of the Six Dynasties all claimed that Im Sun-wook was needed in their departments. Even the late Joseon Dynasty cried out for its necessity.

“majesty! The place where someone with Lim Saeng-won’s level of insight and ability is most needed is Byeongjo! “In the military and military, people who are skilled in martial arts and military techniques are common, but there are very few of them!”

Eventually, those who argued for their own needs began to engage in a war of words with their competitors. The war of words that took place quickly heated up. And as the situation inevitably led to asking about the other parent’s well-being, Sejong intervened.

“quiet! Quiet! “What a disgrace!”

“Here comes the Emperor!”

In response to King Sejong’s reprimand, all the officials and ministers bowed their heads.

Sejong grumbled as he looked at the ministers like that.

“It is understandable that it is natural to covet Lim Saeng-won’s qualities, and it is also understandable that a war of words breaks out accordingly. but! “Stop asking how your parents are doing!”

“I follow your orders.”

The officer who recorded all of this concluded as follows:

-… Therefore, the minister ordered the ministers not to make immoral criticism.

The officer discusses.

It is certain that it is bad for people who have learned the doctrine to use immoral language in a war of words. Of course, it is right to follow the commandment.

The problem is that officers are short on manpower, but no one cares. I also want to go home on time.

There was a reason for the officer to complain. This was because all the affairs of the court were documented and the work was assigned to officers and clerks.

From the beginning, one of the duties of the officials and scholars was to abstract the general principles and lower teachings and then distribute them to the six ancestors and the great gan.

However, the problem was that as the renovation progressed, the workload for the relevant work exploded exponentially.

Due to the rapidly increasing workload, there were repeated calls to increase the number of officers consisting of eight officers, but as the supply and demand of personnel from other ministries took priority, the eight officers had to take turns working day and night until the latter half of the war.

* * *

It was Hyang who resolved the fierce competition among ministers to obtain Im Sun-wook.

“Can I say something to you, Abama?”

King Sejong was pleased with Hyang’s remarks, and the ministers’ fighting spirit was aroused.

‘This time we will never be taken over by Area 51!’

‘No matter what happens, stop it!’

‘You have to use logic! ‘Logic!’

While the ministers were determined and prepared, Hyang opened his mouth.

“Before reshuffling the ministries of the government this time, aren’t you prepared to select some of them and conduct an experiment?”

“Right… Ah!”

Sejong, who was indifferently answering Hyang’s question, let out an exclamation.

“I guess I can leave it to you to coordinate the simulation!”

“That’s right. The amount of work currently assigned to ministers and ministers is considerable, and I do not think there is any need to place additional burden. And since we come from outside, we can also find issues that the government didn’t see before and come up with solutions.”

“Right. “Yes…”

Sejong, who had been nodding repeatedly, looked back at the ministers.

“First of all, I would like to entrust the simulation experiment to Saengwon Lim. “What do you think?”

In response to King Sejong’s question, the officials and ministers looked at each other and began calculating profits and losses.

‘It’s a bit unfortunate that I can’t have them under my command, but it’s the same that I can’t get my hands on other ministries…’ ‘ Once

the simulation starts, evaluating and coordinating it is a big

job…’ … It’s scary to even think about it!’

The ministers, who had been thinking about various things and calculating profits and losses, soon came to a conclusion.

“I think the plan you came up with is the most appropriate.”

“I’m getting it back! “Although it is called a simulation, the severity of the vehicle is incomparable!”

“I believe that with Lim Saengwon’s insight, he will do his part well!”

Starting with the transfer of the Yeonguijeongjeong, ministers lined up to express their approval.

As the ministers lined up in agreement, King Sejong came to a conclusion.

“Okay. Then, let Saengwon Lim supervise the progress of the simulation, and what level of quality would you like?”

In response to King Sejong’s question, a war of words broke out again between the ministers. The topic of the debate was ‘whether or not the time spent outside should be recognized as experience.’ It was.

“Im Saengwon’s insight deserves full recognition for that time! So, considering the 20 years of time and his knowledge, the rank and rank of Jeong 3rd Rank Chamui are reasonable!”

“I recognize Lim Saengwon’s abilities, but it is impossible to acknowledge all 20 years of living as a barbarian! Among those who entered government service at a similar time and served in government positions, how many were of the third rank? A 3rd rank family doctor is appropriate!”

“It is absurd to say that only a few people have risen to the 3rd rank of Jeong and give them the 3rd rank of Servant! “Why do I have to take into account the fact that I was not promoted due to lack of ability?”

“But we can’t ignore those who have served in government positions for decades! “How do we solve the problem of their low motivation?”

Hyang intervened as the ministers were engaged in a war of words.

“Abama. Soja…”

“It’s okay. “Tell me.”

Sejong, who was troubled by the verbal exchange between his subjects, gave permission even before Hyang finished speaking.

When Hyang joined the conversation, the ministers stopped arguing and focused their attention on Hyang.

After taking a moment to catch his breath, Scent gathered his mouth.

“The opinions of the ministers all make sense. Lim Saengwon’s experience and insight from living as a barbarian for 20 years are worthy of being given a high rank. It is also natural that we must recognize the hard work of those who went to work and served as officials at a similar time. But isn’t the reason you’re trying to hire Lim Soon-wook now because there’s a shortage of internal personnel? In order to conduct and coordinate simulations, we must be given the rank to command officials.”

Sejong nodded at Hyang’s remarks.

“yes. “If someone who comes in from outside has a similar rank to you, who will follow you?”

When Sejong responded favorably, Hyang continued speaking.

“It is right that those who have achieved great success in the government should also be given the opportunity to go to higher places. “Abama has already prepared the solution using Sungkyunkwan, so I think it would be a good idea to widen the door a little further.”

While carrying out the civil service examination, King Sejong also modified the civil service examination system. The supply and demand of low-level officials was facilitated through first-time examination and double examination. And the existing Sungkyunkwan was transformed into a place where officials who received excellent grades in career and job evaluations prepared for the exam to become high-ranking officials.

The intention was to slightly increase the number of students admitted to Sungkyunkwan.

“I think the crown prince’s proposal is good. “What do you think?”

The ministers tensed up at King Sejong’s question.

‘I wrote the word ‘gwain’ and even used ‘haoche’. ‘It’s a warning!’

‘There is no loss even if you follow the instructions! ‘This has to be bent!’

The ministers who noticed the warning mixed in the words all bowed their heads.

“Your Majesty’s will be done!”

When all the ministers agreed, King Sejong made a decision.

“Then, I will give Saengwon Lim Sun-wook the official rank of 3rd rank. And once student Lim Sun-wook officially begins his training, let us entrust him with the task of preparing and executing the simulation experiment.”

“I follow your orders!”

In this way, Lim Sun-wook’s future was decided.

* * *

After the meeting, Hyang returned to the East Palace, smiled bitterly and muttered.

“The passive behavior of the officials… was really showing off history and tradition.”

The first thing Hyang experienced in the 21st century when he started his public service career as a level 5 administrative officer was to ‘just do what I’m told’. It was a passive public life and ‘old schoolism’.

“hey! You don’t have to work that hard! “That doesn’t mean you get paid more!”

“If only I tried that hard. “If the owner of the Blue House changes, everything will be called Amitabha Buddha.”

Although it was a central government administrative position filled with people with outstanding abilities and graduates from famous universities who were recognized by name, the working behavior of most civil servants was like that.

What was even worse was that there were a lot of ‘oldies’ there.

“hey! “When I was there!”

This was noble and cute.

“Why are you running wild?”

“It’s unprecedented, right? “A precedent!”

“If you want to do what you want, start by building up your performance!”

Hyang and his classmates, who had passed the high-ranking positions of level 5 administrative officers, gradually lost motivation every time they heard such comments from their superiors.

What was even more infuriating was that many of those bosses were people who were so annoyed by such ‘oldies’ that they quit their jobs and came back in again.

Many of those who came back as officials were even worse than the old people they had bullied.

Thanks to this, Hyang-hyang, who was sick of the bosses’ rude behavior in addition to the situation where he was not a good fit, fell into depression and had to submit a letter of resignation.

Hyang gritted his teeth as he remembered the painful memories of the 21st century.

“We have to change!”

* * *

Meanwhile, Lim Sun-wook’s appointment caused a huge stir throughout Joseon.

‘Twenty years after passing the state examination, a person from the northwest was appointed as a high-ranking official of the government!’

Those who heard the rumor showed different reactions depending on their circumstances.

First of all, people from the northwest region were burning with motivation.

“We can do it too!”

“You can’t miss the opportunity given by heaven!”

“The king’s mind might change again, so if you miss this opportunity, it’s over!”

While those from the northwestern region were fired up with motivation, there were many people from the three southern regions who showed the opposite reaction.

“Did you hear? “They say that a person who passed the state exam and was only doing business became a high official?”

“her! Does that author have some sort of power? What a nonsense! “No way!”

There were many people who criticized it that way, but there were also those who showed motivation again in the shadows. These people were a small number of self-employed farmers or children of Korean-American families.

“This father was content to live his whole life eating rice fields and grilled rice, but you need to get ahead in the world.”

“Yes father.”

“This time, the Chief Minister is eager to find talented people, so please work harder.”

“Yes, father.”

“Don’t forget that this is an opportunity to build a family.”

“Yes, father.”

While these various reactions were coming out, Lim Soon-wook, who organized the Sanghoe, was stationed at the Record Center and analyzed records about Gyeongjang and ‘Dongjin’.

“Haa~.”

Lim Sun-wook, who was looking at the records, let out a long sigh.

“If things continue like this, Joseon will have no shortage of titles. The problem is that the path is not easy.”

Lim Soon-wook, who gave the evaluation, smiled bitterly.

“Should I have just gone into business? But…”

Even though he said that, Lim Sun-wook’s heart was growing in his heart.

‘If successful, Joseon can easily be called an empire! A second nation! If my name were recorded in that moment of glory….’

Lim Sun-wook, who was thinking about this and that while thinking about the distant future, came to a conclusion.

“okay! “Isn’t it a blessing as a man to have something worth risking your life on?”

After making up his mind, Soonwook Lim moved on to the next step.

“The biggest problem is the lack of talent!”

Lim Soon-wook, who found the problem, went to the records office’s management.

“Can I get some paper and ink?”

“Please wait a moment.”

The official who heard the rumor about Lim Sun-wook responded politely and immediately found a piece of paper and ink and handed it to Lim Sun-wook.

After receiving the paper and ink paper, Soonwook Lim returned to his seat, unfolded the paper, and fell into deep thought.

Im Sun-wook, who thought for a moment, soon began writing down his appeal on paper.

This was the famous ‘Lim Soon-wook’s time-lapse plan’.

Three days later, Do Seung-ji delivered an appeal to King Sejong.

“This is the appeal of His Majesty Im Sun-wook.”

“Appeal?”

Upon hearing that Lim Sun-wook had filed an appeal, King Sejong opened the scroll with a curious look on his face.

After reading the contents of the appeal, King Sejong spoke to the Merchant Marine.

“Where is the Crown Prince now?”

“You are in Area 51.”

“Send someone to tell them. I found a good person.”