Black Corporation: Joseon - Chapter 286
Episode 286: Hanseong’s ordinary daily life. (4)
The ‘problem regarding supply and demand of talent’ was immediately raised to Sejong.
After receiving the report, King Sejong held a secret meeting with Hyang that night. King Sejong, who had sent out not only the officer and the state officer, but also the eunuch, complained.
“I can’t believe we have to be so careful even if we want to talk between father and son…”
Hyang smiled bitterly at Sejong’s complaints.
“It’s the law, so it can’t be helped, right? However, if the law is changed carelessly, it may be abused by future generations.”
“That’s the problem… Let’s stop complaining and get to the point now.”
“yes.”
Hearing Sejong’s words, Hyang corrected her posture once again and paid attention to Sejong’s words.
“A report came from the sword world, or rather the wheat world. “It’s a matter of supply and demand of manpower.”
Sejong talked to Hyang about the problem of recruiting talent that came up through Naegeumwijang.
After telling the story in detail, Sejong asked Hyang a question.
“Crown, why did you choose the sword realm? “Did you just want to act as a ‘hidden ear’?”
Hyang immediately answered King Sejong’s question.
“I thought it would be useful since you would have the skills to protect yourself if you were in the realm of swords. And I thought it would save a lot of time and money.”
“Time and cost?”
Sejong asked briefly, then nodded.
It would certainly take a lot of time and money to formally train people with the skills of a swordsman.
Seeing Sejong nodding, Hyang added a word to herself.
‘If it were the 21st century, the military’s special forces would have screened and recruited personnel, but now in Joseon, it is difficult to even fill the army with people…’ It is
still difficult to create a truly usable army, rather than the 300,000 army that only existed on the books. It was in progress.
“If you choose the sword world as you said, you can definitely save time and money. But the future is the problem. Should we continue to recruit members of the Militia from people from the sword world?”
Sejong’s question also concerned scent.
‘We select people who have abilities but have various social limitations and create a personal force.’
This was the most used method to create a group of royal guards loyal to the monarch, regardless of whether it was East or West.
The most famous of the groups organized in this way were the Janissaries.
However, there was also the problem that groups created in this way would, over time, control and sway the kings they were supposed to protect.
‘There is the problem of the Janissaries, but there were also political thugs in our history, right? wait? Is it right to include political gangsters in this category?’
After pondering this and that, Hyang gave an honest answer to Sejong.
“To be honest, although the merits are great, it is an undeniable fact that Geomgye is a criminal group. Therefore, we cannot continue to recruit only people from the sword world. However, there is also a problem with recruiting personnel through the past or through reporting (selection by testing talent). It is not just a matter of time and cost, but it can also turn into yet another bureaucracy and lose its original purpose.”
“My thoughts are the same as yours. “Everyone has their own advantage.”
“That’s right.”
‘Why did you ask if you already knew?’
Even though he was grumbling internally at Sejong’s words, he kept nodding on the outside.
After struggling to find the best solution, the father and son had no choice but to come to one conclusion.
-If you look at those who are currently working in the sword world, there are those who entered the sword world because their nature was evil, but there are also many who gave up their dreams and entered the sword world due to various circumstances. First of all, we will recruit people focusing on the latter, but we will gradually move towards finding and recruiting talented people.
“It feels like an old-fashioned solution, but I think this is the best.”
“That’s right.”
“I get it. “I guess that’s all for today.”
“Yes Abama. Then, please enjoy the immersion in peace.”
Sejong let out the incense and sighed.
“Whoa~. “It’s not an easy task.”
* * *
Two days later, Hyang, who was working at the research institute, received an internal visit.
“What’s going on?”
“yes. Grand Prince Jinpyeong asked permission to enter the room to see the model railroad with the princes and babies.”
“Jinpyeong?”
“yes.”
“Hmm… Is it because of the princes?”
The laboratory and Area 51 were areas where entry was prohibited except to those with permission. Jinpyeong was the one who received permission, but the princes were not.
“Let them in.”
“yes. Lowering.”
After receiving permission from the local government, the eunuch retreated outside. Hyang, who sent out the inner tube, grumbled softly.
“Is this guy really planning on running a pyramid scheme?”
* * *
In the end, unable to hold back her worries, Hyang got up and headed to the room with the model railroad.
Hyang blocked the inner tube to announce Hyang’s arrival and carefully listened to the voices coming from inside.
“Did you see it well? “Isn’t it amazing?”
“Yes, Captain.”
“What about the captain… call me brother. older brother.”
“Yes brother!”
“So, why don’t you study diligently and become a researcher and devote yourself to railroad research together with me? got it.”
“yes!”
“huh? “Why isn’t there an answer from Lim?”
“I like the rhythm better.”
“Uh-huh! “How could this guy be a prince!”
As soon as Jinpyeong’s voice rose, Hyang opened the door and went in.
“stop! “All the way there!”
The room froze as the incense entered. Hyang looked at his seventh younger brother, Im. When the child, who was still full of breast meat, looked at her with tear-filled eyes, Hyang looked at Jinpyeong with a hard face.
“Jinpyeong, would you like to talk with me for a moment?”
Jinpyeong, who sensed that Hyang’s voice was unusual, answered in a very timid voice.
“Yes sir.”
Hyang, who moved to a place a little further away from the research center with Jinpyeong, began to ask Jinpyeong questions.
“Jinpyeong.”
“Yes sir.”
“Did I push you to study railroads?”
“No.”
“So when you said you wanted to study railroads, I stopped you?”
“No.”
“Then why are you doing this?”
“That’s just it. I thought that the railroad would become the core of Joseon in the future, and that the royal family should naturally work hard for it.”
“It’s not a bad idea. “If I force it, will I get good results?”
“But the railroad…”
“Is the railroad the only thing important for this Joseon to have peace of mind and peace for the people?”
“That is not true.”
“Railways are important, but so is everything else. The rhythm that Lim likes is also important.”
“The music is vulgar and the women…”
“What are the musicians and musicians at Jangakwon?”
“….”
“What else did Abamama command Park Yeon to do?”
“… I’m sorry.”
“I just needed to know. Jinpyeong, I know well the devotion you put into the railroad. And I’m proud too. But still. Is that something you are so passionate about because you like it?”
“yes.”
“Is it something you like and would like to recommend to your younger siblings?”
“yes!”
“But. It was called ‘10 people, 10 colors’. Everyone likes something different, so how can you recommend something carelessly? Isn’t that right?”
“That’s right. Soje was foolish.”
“I’m not stupid. I just had too much motivation. So, reflect on this and don’t do it again in the future. Do you understand?”
“yes!”
After giving advice to Jinpyeong, Hyang returned to the research center with Jinpyeong.
“Lim wants to talk to me.”
“yes? “Yes…”
At Hyang’s words, Lim hesitated and left the room.
Unlike the Grand Princes, such as Jinpyeong and Anpyeong, who were not much older than Hyang, Hyang was as difficult a person as Abamama to the Grand Princes and the princes, princesses, and princesses under them. It was not just because they were crown princes, but because Hyang was the one that the teachers in charge of disciplining would mention if they were even the slightest bit lacking or made a mistake.
“When the crown prince was Agi’s age, he had already read through all the Confucian scriptures as well as the Four Thirteen Classics…”
As they listened to the teachers, in the eyes of the younger siblings, Hyang was a person sitting in a very high place.
“So, I think it’s a bit early to decide now which path you will take. What you need to do now is to study diligently the teachings taught by the teachers and keep your body healthy. got it?”
“Yes sir.”
“okay. “Then let’s go back.”
Hyang, who comforted the very timid man and gave him career advice, returned to the research institute.
When the princes and Jinpyeong returned, Hyang let out a long sigh.
“Whoa~. “Suddenly, it’s child psychological counseling… Anyway…” After
stopping for a moment, Hyang opened the window and looked at Jinpyeong disappearing into the distance.
“What should I do with that kid? Because he had that kind of personality. “I may have overturned it later, but…”
Jinpyeong’s personality was one where, once he had decided on one thing, he would unconditionally focus on it. It was still the same now. Learning academics and training martial arts was solely for the sake of the railroad.
If a ‘king’ took the place of ‘railway’, the very same ‘Sejo’ would appear in history before Hyang intervened.
“I have a lot of work to do, but I even have to pay attention to that guy… Shit! “This damn thing!”
It was a scent that made me spit out swear words without even realizing it.
* * *
Hyang’s worries did not stop here.
“Your Majesty, Princess Justice, has arrived.”
“Justice? “Please stop by.”
After a while, Princess Justice entered the room and politely bowed to Hyang.
“Justice sees the crown prince.”
“okay. It’s been a while since I last saw you. It’s good to see you healthy. Please take a seat.”
Hyang, who was sitting on the chair across from Justice, asked about his business with a gentle expression.
“So what happened?”
“Please make a request to Abama.”
“jean? “What request?”
“I would like to study mathematics and astronomy and participate in research.”
“huh?”
The scent froze in response to the completely unexpected request.
Even in history before the intervention of Hyang, it was recorded in the Annals that Princess Jeong Jeong showed exceptional talent in industry, science, and astronomy.
“Hmm… I heard the story. Jeong: You are good at industry, academia, and astronomy.”
“That’s too much praise. “I only got a little taste of it.”
“Since Abama knows your talent well, wouldn’t it be okay to ask for it directly?”
“Isn’t it easy for a girl to study? Since I haven’t even gotten married yet, I might get into trouble.”
“Ah…”
Hyang nodded at Justice’s words. Justice was 16 years old this year. If we look at the trends in Joseon these days, it was not exactly the right age for marriage, it was a bit late. If an unmarried woman were to study industry, astronomy, and participate in research at a research center full of men, she would definitely be criticized.
“Hmm…”
Hyang thought for a moment and soon made a decision.
“I get it. Let me ask Abama. However, there is a high possibility that the wedding will be held before that.”
“If necessary, I will hold a wedding first.”
“Is industry, academia, and astronomy that good?”
“yes.”
“I get it. “Well, since there is a good cause, let’s give it a try.”
* * *
In the end, Hyang appealed to King Sejong on behalf of Justice.
“Jeong-ui said he wanted to learn about industry, astronomy and astronomy and participate in research?”
“That’s right.”
Sejong looked embarrassed at Hyang’s answer.
“The ministers will not remain silent.”
“Aren’t many of the teachers at the Social Democratic Institute now women? “Is there anything that could be problematic?”
“However, it can be problematic that an unmarried child is working among men.”
“He said he wanted to do justice even if it meant starting with a wedding.”
Sejong sighed at Hyang’s words.
“Having great talent is also a problem.”
“Isn’t it all thanks to inheriting Abamama’s blood? “Because Abama is outstanding, all of her children are outstanding.”
“Even if you open things up and try to paint them with gold, it won’t work.”
Even though he said that, King Sejong seemed to have relaxed a lot. Sejong thought for a moment and came to a conclusion.
“I think I should put my name on the wheat. I’m telling you to find a family that is Korean but has not lost its loyalty to those around it.”