Black Corporation: Joseon - Chapter 205

Episode 205 Dilemma – Odori (2)

In this way, King Sejong’s command was given to the entire Joseon army.

-A military ceremony is a way to show respect for one’s rank! Therefore, if you do not perform military rituals just because you are not a Korean, it is natural that you should be held accountable for breaking military rules!

Because a solemn commandment had been issued, the Joseon military showed a sharp deference to superiors, regardless of whether they were Korean or not.

There were people who unexpectedly benefited from this process, and they were anti-Japanese rebels.

There were a small number of Japanese rebels from the end of Goryeo, and most of them served in the military.

The problem was that most of them, regardless of class, were discriminated against because they were Japanese like Japanese pirates.

Those who resisted the Japanese and rose to the rank of military officers by accumulating military skills were equally discriminated against.

However, as King Sejong’s command came down, they could also be treated as military officers.

* * *

The situation did not end with the incorporation into the Joseon military.

They, too, had to face fierce competition like the clans that went to Hanseong.

“Now that I’m in the military, I should aim for longevity, right?”

“Yes that’s right!”

“Then you will have to work hard. Nowadays, ranks are determined based on tribe size and origin, but that is the end of the privileges. “After that, it’s up to you.”

The Jurchen military officers swallowed their saliva at the words of Cheon Chong, the Korean man in command.

“What kind of people are good at success? Those who are good at commanding will rise faster than those who are simply good at fighting alone. “Keep these words in mind.”

“yep!”

When accepting the Jurchen people, the Joseon army had two conditions.

-Must be familiar with Chinese characters.

-Be able to speak Korean.

The first condition was due to document work, which is a natural task for any commander, and the second condition was also essential.

Thanks to that, there were no Jurchen people who started from the thousand-character script, but since ‘the art of war’ was not an easy subject, I had to wrap my head around it.

“Studying at this age!”

When Jurchen people gathered together, they lamented to each other, but they also had to study hard.

This was because the Joseon military officers working next to them were studying intensely.

And it was because they had to face an upsetting reality.

The reality they faced was that they had to show respect and treat their superiors, who were ‘babies with no blood on their heads’, respectfully.

The saying, ‘Military rites are to show courtesy to the class, not the person,’ did not only apply to the Joseon people.

Jurchen people and anti-Japanese rebels also had to be polite and polite to their Joseon superiors.

* * *

In the traditional case, and in most of the Joseon military, the superiors were still older.

Therefore, there was little psychological discomfort in setting the ceremony.

Even among the Jurchen people, who were called ‘barbarians’, it was basic to be polite to the elderly.

However, in the process of lightening, the Joseon army was becoming younger and younger.

Therefore, high-level executives were still middle-aged and elderly with gray beards, but middle-level and low-level executives were becoming younger.

Therefore, many Korean executives desperately studied military methods and tried to build up their achievements in order to avoid being seen as a ‘dirty figure’.

And this atmosphere immediately spread to the Jurchen tribe and the anti-Japanese people.

* * *

This change in the constitution of Joseon’s military was, of course, influenced by fragrance.

The Joseon military could not avoid the rule that ‘the crown prince is behind all changes,’ which was widely circulated among officials.

Incense played a large part in the process of distributing new weapons and establishing tactics to ensure the best effectiveness of those new weapons.

It was because of the scent of wheat, but also because of the knowledge and experience gained while serving in the military in the 21st century – although the knowledge was barely scratched and the experience was at the level of a private soldier.

The military knowledge that had developed continuously over a long period of time, over 500 years and approaching 600 years, was not at a level where its value could be discussed carelessly.

While reforming the Joseon military at the level of disassembling and reassembling it, the highest-ranking executives of the Hyang and Byeongjo military departments were obsessed with the issue of ‘training commanders to lead the new generation.’

“Even now, there are many young military officers in the military. And more and more military officers will come through the military academy created through the training led by Abama.”

“I guess so.”

The elders and elders nodded at Hyang’s words. They also seemed to have expectations about King Sejong’s policies.

Confirming the favorable response of the elders, Hyang continued speaking.

“But isn’t the most important thing to select talented people among them? “If you look at the history of our country and that of China, aren’t there more than one war in which great losses were incurred due to the loss of talented people?”

“Of course!”

“you’re right!”

The elders nodded vigorously at Hyang’s words.

For those who had gone through all the hardships, the words of incense touched their bones.

“I’m also interested in the military and military science, so I’ve read a lot of books. I also obtained and read everything I could find. After reading and thinking about it, I came to the following conclusion. shell.”

“Yes sir.”

At the Hyang’s command, the inner officer walked the path. Hyang continued speaking as he flipped through the covers with his pointing stick.

“So, I classified the types of military commanders as follows.”

What Hyang wrote down was the famous ‘Four Types of Officers’.

There were four main types of traces written on the paper.

– Chong-geun (聰勤 smart and diligent) Chong-tae (聰怠 smart but lazy) Woo-geun (愚勤 stupid but diligent) Woo-tae (愚怠 stupid and lazy).

Hyang continued his explanation.

“A Chonggeun is a person who is intelligent and diligent. Because he is intelligent, he knows military tactics well, and because he is diligent, he is good at his work. However, these people have a set frame for themselves, so when something happens that deviates from that frame, they cannot easily find a solution. Also, if you are intelligent and do not work well, and if you have a bad mind, you will cause great harm. Therefore, these people should be entrusted with staff or administrative duties and be firm about personal punishment.”

“Indeed…”

The elders nodded at Hyang’s explanation.

“Next, if you say Chongtae, you are an intelligent and lazy person. The characteristics of these people are….”

The elders who were listening to the explanation of the ‘intelligent but lazy man’ looked at the incense with strange eyes.

‘Isn’t this your story?’

Judging by what they had seen and heard so far, Hyang was a representative example of an ‘intelligent but lazy person.’

Looking at the development of new weapons and various objects, there was no one who could compete with their excellence. However, Hyang was also unrivaled when it came to handing over tasks.

‘Does this seem like self-praise?’

‘But from my experience, Chongtae is also a person worthy of being the best commander.’

They were elders who listened to the explanation of the scent while thinking about various things.

“…That is all.”

As soon as Hyang’s explanation was finished, all the elders nodded.

“This is a really clear classification. “If you look at military commanders, they are definitely divided like that.”

“It reminds me of someone who was Shin’s superior in the past. He was like the epitome of a stupid but diligent person. “I wonder how many times I had to face a crisis where I almost died because of him…”

The elders who had experienced all the hardships of childbirth strongly sympathized with Hyang’s classification. As the elders sympathized, the village moved forward.

“So, I think the evaluation of commanders should be conducted in accordance with the four criteria above. Of course, evaluation shouldn’t just be done that way. “I think tactics should also adapt accordingly.”

Hyang began to explain the ‘mission-type command system’ to the elders.

* * *

County elders strongly sympathized with Hyang’s proposal and immediately began applying it to the county.

Accordingly, not only military officers but also soldiers began to move busily.

In particular, Jinmu (鎭撫) to whom the 9th rank of Jeongjong was applied in the Military Academy and soldiers scheduled to be promoted to Jinmu had to suffer to pass the new standards.

* * *

The ‘four types of military officers’ discussed by Hyang clearly showed what ‘one wave and one wave’ is.

After receiving the report, King Sejong asked questions at the gathering of ministers.

“Have you heard of the ‘four standards’ mentioned by the crown prince?”

“yes.”

“Even though the crown prince is still young, he shows such insight. This is a blessing for Joseon.”

As the ministers rushed to praise Hyang’s insight, King Sejong smiled happily.

Because there is no parent who dislikes praising their child.

Sejong soon cleared his expression and got to the point.

“I think the ‘four standards’ divided by the crown prince should not end up being applied only to military officers. Is war the only place where there is a fierce struggle for survival and victory? Since everyday life is as intense as war, why not apply this standard to all departments of the government and evaluate the advancement of officials?”

“….”

Hearing King Sejong’s words, the ministers closed their mouths and began to think.

‘There is no mistake in what the Lord Sang said.’

‘But… why do I have a feeling that I will suffer? why?’

‘It is certain that personnel evaluation will become more difficult!’

King Sejong continued speaking, as if he knew the feelings of the ministers.

“Of course, the work related to personnel affairs will become more difficult, but there is a saying that ‘personnel management is everything,’ and I think we must apply it if we think about the future of Joseon.”

The ministers, who realized that King Sejong had already made up his mind, had no choice but to wave the white flag.

“As you wish!”

In this way, the standards for evaluating government officials changed.

The reactions of officials who heard the news were largely divided into two types.

One was the type that worked harder and the other was the type that just did their job hard.

“I know my skills well, and I am something that Jeong Seung-panseo cannot even dream of, so I will get promoted appropriately and receive a pension later.”

The officials’ reaction whetted their appetites.

“It makes it easier to tell the difference. “Is this even a good thing?”

* * *

Because of this situation, the Jurchen people had to endure hardships at the Six Dynasty government office in Hanseong on the northern border until their mouths smelled sweet.

“You live a normal life!”

“Don’t even dream about eating country food!”

The heads of families who came back from such hardships said that to their children, but each time the wives said such things, a double heart appeared in their eyes.

“Say something that makes sense!”

“I’m telling you to go farming!”

No matter what anyone says, under the circumstances of Joseon at the time, the quickest way to rise in social status was to become a public servant who could eat the rice of the nation.

Therefore, the families of wealthy Jurchen people began to encourage their children to study.

This was the same in the neighboring Korean village.

* * *

As the story goes, the competition became more fierce as socialist schools were created and children from the Jurchen tribe and Joseon began to study at the schools.

In particular, competition for entrance exams was fierce because a graduation certificate from a top educational institution was required to hold a government position or become a full-time employee at a large company.

Mothers in Joseon and Jurchen began running around with their skirts flapping to educate their children.

Thanks to this, the most prestigious educational institutions in Joseon were located in Hanseong or the northeastern region.

The nightmare period for the children of Joseon and Jurchen began 500 years earlier.

* * *

Leaving aside the later stories, some people found themselves in a difficult situation as Joseon accelerated its absorption of the precious Jurchen people.

Those who found themselves in such trouble were those who chose Ming instead of Joseon, symbolized by Odori.