Black Corporation: Joseon - Chapter 287

Episode 287: Hanseong’s ordinary daily life. (5)

“I want Princess Jeong to become interested in industry, astronomy, and astronomy. “So, I am thinking of asking you to study mathematics at the institute. What are the opinions of the teachers?”

As soon as the assembly began the next day, all eyes of the ministers turned to the Chairman of the Board of Audit and Inspection at the agenda brought out by King Sejong. Although he wore a nameplate as the Chairman of the Board of Audit and Inspection, the nameplate he wore just before that was the Great Constitution.

Jeong Heum-ji, who received the same attention from King Sejong and the ministers, gathered his thoughts for a moment and answered immediately.

“Although it is miscellany, the fact that you put your mind to learning is something to be praised. “It’s just that since you are still single, I think it would be better for you to have a separate teacher to study with you.”

“May I, Abama Soja, add a comment?”

“I agree.”

After hearing Jeong Heum-ji’s remarks, Hyang quickly joined in and King Sejong immediately gave his permission. As Hyang entered the war, Jeong Heum-ji became very nervous.

“I am grateful that the Chairman of the Board of Audit and Inspection looks favorably on the mathematics of justice. However, it is impossible to have a separate teacher.”

“Why? “If the unmarried princess studies among men, a scandal may arise.”

“Now, all those who can teach industry and astronomy at palace research institutes are men. But leaving them alone in one room? There will be more scandals. “Having math done in a public place would help prevent scandals.”

Jeong Heum-ji was at a loss for words after Hyang pointed out. After pondering for a moment, Jeong Heum-ji immediately asked for her opinion.

“I believe the opinion expressed by the crown prince is correct. “I think it would be better to study confidently in a situation where many people are watching.”

“Is that so? Hmm… I’ll ask the crown prince.”

“Please ask.”

“I heard that the level of industry, science, and astronomy taught at the research institute is very high. Can justice follow?”

“I heard that your skills in justice are considerable. And since he did it because he wanted to, he will do his best.”

“Won’t it be a disruption to others?”

“There will be no disruption. In Soja’s opinion, it will be a good stimulus.”

“Good stimulation?”

When Sejong expressed his doubts, Hyang smiled wryly and answered.

“What could be more embarrassing than being inferior in skill to a mere woman?”

King Sejong and the ministers thought the same thing at the same time in Hyang’s answer.

‘You scary guy! ‘You never do anything to lose money!’

‘I’m scared, I’m scared! Later, when the crown prince ascends to the throne, the wailing will never end!’

Either way, the scent continued its explanation.

“The research institute is the only place in Joseon that focuses on research and education on industry, academia, and astronomy. “As there are no competitors, there is a somewhat relaxed atmosphere these days, so we need to raise awareness.”

“Is that so? Hmm….”

Sejong, who was stroking his beard and pondering, came to a conclusion.

“good night. Sirs, listen. I think it would be better to follow the Crown Prince’s opinion regarding the matter of Justice’s mathematics. “I think it is a good thing if it can be a good stimulus to those who study industry, academia, and astronomy.”

“I follow orders!”

In this way, it was decided that Princess Chung would study industry, science, and astronomy at the research institute.

* * *

When the news about Princess Justice was delivered to the research institute, Jinpyeong muttered with a face full of worry.

“There will be a long road ahead.”

“yes?”

When the researcher nearby tilted his head, Jinpyeong continued.

“I know Jeong well. Jeong-nim will keep asking until she understands.”

“Ah, I see….”

Jinpyeong concluded as he took the report.

“Maybe the person who teaches Sister Jeong will be a little tired.”

When Jinpyeong disappeared, the remaining researchers whispered in low voices.

“Does this mean that it is of low blood?”

* * *

A few days later, while Hyang was organizing his work in his study in the East Palace, an eunuch came to inform him that a guest had arrived.

“Your Majesty, Princess Jeongso, Jaga has arrived.”

“Sister?”

Hyang put the documents aside and ordered the eunuch.

“Go inside.”

“Yes sir.”

After a while, Hyang saw Princess Jeongso, who had been guided by the eunuch, and greeted her with a happy face.

“Welcome, sister.”

“I see you.”

“haha! Why are you being so polite? “I’m in a situation where I know everything.”

Jeongso responded to Hyang’s words with a grin.

“yes?”

“That’s right. Now, sit down!”

After offering Jeongso a seat, Hyang sat across from her and looked at Princess Jeongso.

“So what’s going on?”

“I want to do you a favor.”

“A request?”

When Princess Jeongso brought up the word ‘request’, Hyang looked embarrassed.

Even after her reincarnation, Hyang maintained a psychological boundary with her family for a while. Sejong and Queen Soheon, who had just begun to speak naturally and learn letters at a young age, respectfully respected King Sejong and Queen Soheon, to the point where they felt aggrieved.

The first to break this psychological boundary was Princess Jeongso – who was initially crowned Princess Jeonghye, but was resealed as Princess Jeongso due to the issue of her overlapping with her aunt, Princess Jeonghye.

Thanks to this, among King Sejong’s legitimate children, the one who was closest to Hyang was Jeong So.

When Hyang made an embarrassed face, Princess Jeongso continued.

“Hey~. It’s been a while since I’ve seen my little brother make that kind of expression. Is this the first time since I went on hunger strike a long time ago? “Don’t worry, it’s not a dangerous request.”

“What do you want to ask for?”

“I want to try becoming a congressman.”

“yes?”

Hyang made a stupid face at the sudden remark.

Princess Jeongso, who saw Hyang’s expression, explained the reason.

“Not long ago, my child suddenly developed a fever at night and was in trouble. “At least I was able to send out the servants and bring a doctor to treat me, but there’s no guarantee that I’ll be able to do it at the right time every time, right?”

“So you will treat it yourself?”

“There is that, but if you look at the maids in the house or the women nearby, there are quite a few people whose minor illnesses turn into major illnesses because they do not receive proper treatment. “When I look at why that is, I think it’s because the lawmakers are all men.”

“Ah…”

At Princess Jeongso’s words, Hyang nodded without realizing it.

The diagnosis method of Oriental medicine mainly uses the following methods: Mang (望), Mun (聞), Mun (問), and Clause (切).

Examining changes in the patient’s condition or excrement (mang 望), observing the patient’s coughing, speaking sound, odor of excrement, etc. (inquiries), asking various questions to the patient or guardian to determine the disease (inquiry), or checking the pulse. It was a method of cutting by looking (pulse) or pressing on the affected area (nystagmus).

However, most examinations of women consisted of asking patients about their symptoms and checking their pulse. It was a great disrespect to carelessly touch a woman’s body.

Of course, there was a solution to that.

“Aren’t there medical women?”

“How many medical women do you think there are in Hyeminguk (惠民局) and Dongseo Hwalinwon (東西活人院)?”

“….”

Hyang kept his mouth shut in response to Princess Jeongso’s question.

Among the medical women, the number of medical women assigned to Hyeminguk or Dongseo Hwalinwon was not large.

Princess Jeongso, seeing Hyang’s expression, repeatedly emphasized the need for her to learn medicine.

“My name is Abama’s child and I am the royal family of this country. Shouldn’t I at least take care of the health of the women living in the village?”

Hyang, who had a blank expression on Jeong So’s words, muttered without realizing it.

“Noblesse oblige?”

“What do you mean?”

“Oh, isn’t it… I understand. “Your will is good, so tell Abama… No, if you have such good intentions, Abamama will give you permission right away, so why did you come looking for me?”

In response to Hyang’s question, Princess Jeongso smiled brightly and playfully.

“Don’t you know it’s me? If I tell Abama, everyone, starting with Abamama and even the ministers, will fall into trouble, but if you tell me, that’s not the case, right? In most cases, you just pass. Why are you complicating things? “It’s a bother…”

“It’s a bother…”

Princess Jeongso dealt the final blow to Hyang’s helpless expression.

“Isn’t that what justice is like?”

In the end, Hyang waved the white flag.

“All right. I’ll tell Abama. “My sister’s intentions are not bad, so I think we will get good results.”

“okay? Please.”

Princess Jeongso, seeing this, quickly disappeared to meet Queen Soheon and chat.

Hyang grumbled softly as he saw Princess Jeongso disappearing into the distance.

“You were confused because you thought it was the same case as me… By the way, did you get hit by your sister and your brother? “Then, am I a member of the royal family?”

Anyway, although it was Princess Jeongso’s request, it was also necessary in Hyang’s opinion.

“If you’re going to do it…”

Hyang spread out the paper and began to draw up a plan.

* * *

Two days later, Hyang appealed to King Sejong.

“Producing female lawmakers targeting women?”

After seeing the title of the appeal, King Sejong immediately looked down.

“Crown, please explain it yourself.”

“Yes Abama.”

The scent began to open with the story of Princess Jeongso finding herself.

“…How beautiful is this that you want to study medicine?”

King Sejong and the ministers nodded at Hyang’s words.

“Yes, it is truly a beautiful thing that Jeongso thought that way.”

“That’s right. A person in a position of honor comes to a low place and serves the people. “This is truly a beautiful thing.”

When the ministers unanimously praised it as a ‘beautiful thing,’ King Sejong got to the point.

“But why did that story develop into this appeal?”

“Is there only one or two women suffering from illness in this entire Joseon?”

Minister of General Affairs Heo Jo immediately objected to Hyang’s question.

“Medicine women are already being dispatched.”

“How many medical women are assigned like that?”

Looking at history before the intervention of Hyang, it was during the reign of King Taejong that the Uinyeo system was created as a medical professional for women living in the palace. Afterwards, during the reign of King Sejong, two female servants were sent each from Chungcheong, Jeolla, and Gyeongsang provinces to provide medical education, and then sent them back. However, this was literally ‘blood on new feet’.

Heo Jo kept his mouth shut at Hyang’s point. Hyang covered Heo Jo’s mouth and explained to King Sejong why he needed it.

“If you look at the situation in Joseon, the number of lawmakers is not large, and there are no lawmakers who can only deal with women. In order to properly understand and treat a patient’s condition, the priority is to properly identify the condition. However, no matter how much a doctor you are, you cannot carelessly touch the bodies of women who live outside your home, so I think it is best to select women and train them to become doctors. And the status of the medical women is also a problem.”

Hyang continued to point out the problems with the current medical women system.

Most of the girls selected as medical women were government secretaries. The reason why medical women candidates were selected from government expenses was because it was easy to fill the number of candidates. However, due to status issues, there were many cases where they were looked down upon and mobilized for work other than medical work.

Hyang, who pointed out the problems with the medical women system, came to a conclusion.

“Through the Social Minhakdang, women who were part of the population were also able to learn academics. Among them, we must select intelligent girls who want to learn medicine and teach them the art.”

Over the next few days, this issue continued to be debated. The issue, which had not been resolved so easily and had only been a war of words, was decided immediately when King Sejong took action.

“After continuing to think about it, I think the crown prince’s opinion is reasonable. I hope that the ministers will establish policies accordingly. “Do you have any objections?”

As soon as King Sejong finished asking his question, all the ministers answered.

“I don’t have any!”

“huh?”

Sejong, who tilted his head for a moment, smiled inexplicably and came to a clear conclusion.

“The police say they have no objection, so please establish a policy as soon as possible.”

“I follow your orders!”

The officer who recorded all of this added:

– So the Minister came to a conclusion, and the ministers came to create a policy to train female doctors for women.

The officer discusses.

Compared to the war of words that took place over several days, the conclusion was decided too easily. This is not just this incident. Issues that would have been quite sensitive topics in the past are now passed as soon as the council decides. What weakness did the ministers find?

* * *

That night, King Sejong and Hyang had a conversation in Gangnyeongjeon, where the officers were defeated.

“Women will become more and more prominent.”

“As Abama said, there are no people in Joseon. “There is no room to differentiate between men and women.”

Sejong nodded at Hyang’s answer.

“Anyway, I’m looking forward to the next 10 or 20 years. There will be people breaking through walls here and there, starting with the Social Democratic Institute.”

“I just hope they don’t become another wall.”

“That has to be stopped.”