Black Corporation: Joseon - Chapter 496
Episode 496: Lord of war. (2)
“You want a gun?”
“Hi!”
In response to Hyang’s question, the lion answered in Japanese, perhaps in a hurry.
In response to the lion’s answer, Hyang rested his chin and asked again.
“Has Mr. Daenae entrusted a gun to our Joseon?”
“yes?”
“I’m asking if you have entrusted guns to our Joseon Dynasty. ‘Give it to me!’ If you say, ‘Yes, it’s here.’ Do you think they will release it right away? “For Mr. Daenae, I guess our Joseon is barely that good?”
No sooner had Hyang finished speaking than the Vice Ministers and subordinate officials gathered in the conference room of Seunghwadang glared at the lion with fierce faces.
‘Oh no!’
Realizing his mistake, the lion suddenly fell to the ground with a pale, exhausted face.
‘If I make a mistake, I won’t end up with just one act of seppuku! ‘It’s a situation where all the men in the family commit seppuku!’
“It’s all the foolishness of small people! All of this is a human error and not my master’s will! Due to the urgency of the situation, the small man made a huge mistake! Please cut off the little man’s head and appease his anger!”
“If I just send you back, your master will take care of it. Why should I get my hands dirty?”
In response to Hyang’s question full of cynicism, the lion completely stuck to the floor and raised his voice.
“Lowering! Please let us know! If things continue like this, your lord and territory will be in danger! Please take pity on my master and help him! “If you do that, I will cut myself open and take responsibility!”
Hyang scoffed at the messenger’s words and reprimanded him.
“joy! Taking responsibility for death by cutting one’s own stomach and throat is the most cowardly excuse! Aren’t we running away to death without solving the problems that really need to be solved? Would that really be the right attitude of a person who takes responsibility? “The right attitude would be to do your best to resolve your mistakes and then calmly accept your master’s judgment!”
In response to the village’s reprimand, the messenger of Ouchi had nothing to do but bow down even closer.
“The messenger must wait at Dongpyeong Hall!”
“Lowering!”
“Go away!”
The lion had to retreat in tears due to Hyang’s shouting.
* * *
After chasing away the lion, Hyang looked back at the ministers.
“It looks like Daenae is in a lot of trouble.”
Hwang Hee stepped forward and responded to Hyang’s words.
“I think so. “But since you start complaining as soon as you arrive, it seems like you look down on our Joseon Dynasty.”
Hyang nodded at Hwang Hee’s words.
“That’s right.”
Heo Hu, who was listening to the conversation between Hyang and Hwang Hee, soon joined the conversation.
“The lion’s disrespectful attitude is annoying, but it seems certain that Daenae’s situation is very bad. “When I see you crying like that.”
Hwang Hee shook her head at Heo Hu’s words.
“If Ms. Daenae was truly in a life-threatening crisis, she would not have sent someone like that as an envoy. “It must have been sent by a truly high-ranking person.”
Hyang and the others all nodded at Hwang Hee’s words. But Heohu still seemed worried.
“I don’t like the reckless behavior of the person who came as a messenger, but wouldn’t it be right to provide support? The shogunate must already know that we are behind Mr. Daenae. “If the shogunate’s castle is successful, it is certain that our Joseon will not be looked upon favorably.”
Heo Hu’s point made sense, so several people nodded. But Hyang shook his head.
“When providing support, even if it is provided, it must be given after careful consideration. If we give them all the support they want every time they whine, they will not appreciate our support but rather see it as something they deserve. No, they will all go out there and look down at us. “Why isn’t their temperament like that?”
All the ministers nodded at Hyang’s words.
“I guess so.”
“Anyway, the Japanese…”
While the ministers were shaking their heads, Hyang added.
“Look at the lion’s reaction earlier. “Didn’t you act as if you had entrusted the guns to us?”
Hyang grumbled inwardly while talking about the lion’s actions just moments ago.
‘Anyway, those island country bastards! Neither ancestors nor descendants have shame!’
* * *
In the early 2020s, the world suffered from an infectious disease.
At the time, Japan was unable to carry out proper quarantine activities and preventive measures such as vaccinations due to an outdated administration.
Every time an article criticizing Japan’s situation appeared, the Japanese Internet was flooded with bizarre remarks.
– Of course Korea should send medical staff!
-Of course Korea should send vaccines!
This reaction from Japanese netizens was soon conveyed to Korean netizens, and the Korean netizens’ reactions were very similar.
“What?”
“Did they miss the time to take their medicine?”
* * *
Hwang Hee, who was nodding at Hyang’s words, opened her mouth.
“Your words are valid, but shouldn’t we provide support? “If you make a mistake and fail, you may have to advance more than necessary.”
Kim Jeom immediately expressed doubts about Hwang Hee’s words.
“Not spending, but advancement? “What does that mean?”
In response to Kim Jong’s doubts, people’s attention focused on Hwang Hui.
‘Isn’t that guy the kind of guy who would make a mistake?’
‘What does it mean?’
While everyone was full of questions, Hyang asked Hwang Hee.
“Did you even think about the case where our Joseon Dynasty advances to the Japanese mainland?”
“yes. As Admiral Heo Hu said, if the shogunate succeeds in conquering Japan, there is a high possibility that discord will arise between Joseon and Japan. If that happens, the Japanese may rebel again, and in the end…”
Hwang Hee consciously trailed off and Hyang looked at Jo Mal Saeng.
“Our Joseon is conquering Wae? Secretary of Defense Could you? “Is it possible to achieve permanent occupation rather than simple punishment like the last conquest of Tsushima Island?”
When Hyang spoke of ‘permanent occupation,’ the other ministers’ eyes widened.
‘Even Admiral Hwang thought it was excessive, but the Crown Prince even goes so far!’
Jo Mal-saeng thought about Hyang’s question for a moment and then answered Hyang’s question.
“It is possible if only one condition is met.”
“northward?”
Jo Mal-saeng nodded in response to Hyang’s short question.
“Yes, to be exact, it would be Beijing. If I were to simply mention the aftershocks, I wouldn’t worry too much. But Beijing will not sit still.”
Heo Hu raised a counterargument to Jo Mal-saeng’s answer.
“Myeong-gwa is now following the example of the four major powers and is trading a huge amount with Joseon. But will Beijing do something?”
Kim Jeom responded to Heo Hu’s counterargument on behalf of Jo Mal-saeng.
“If Joseon annexes the Japanese country, then it will be possible to immediately grant the title without worrying about the Ming Dynasty. The problem is that even Beijing doesn’t know about it. Even now, if the Daenae clan is behind us in Joseon, isn’t the shogunate behind Beijing?”
“Ah…”
At Kim Jeom’s answer, Heo Hu nodded with a bitter expression.
Joseon also knew that Ming was behind the shogunate through information obtained through various channels.
In other words, the current civil war in Japan was a proxy war between the Ming and Joseon Dynasty, with the Shogunate and Ouchi at the forefront. There was a battle between Ming and Joseon over the large market called the Japanese Empire.
But on the surface, it was still a civil war between Japan and Japan. Neither Ming nor Joseon had any desire to disrupt their current stable diplomatic relations and economic exchanges.
Because both were losses.
* * *
“Conquering Japan is the worst case scenario. For now, let’s try to achieve the best result in which Daenae takes control of Japan. “Let’s just confirm whether the conquest of the Japanese kingdom I just mentioned is possible.”
“yes.”
It was the scent that settled the situation. Hwang Hee, who had been bowing her head to Hyang’s words, opened her mouth to Hyang.
“In any case, we must provide support to Ms. Daenae. The problem is that you should not do the foolish thing of giving everything you ask for. So I think we need to send someone.”
Hyang nodded at Hwang Hee’s suggestion.
“That’s my opinion too.”
“Then I will enter the selection process immediately.”
“There is no need for personnel selection.”
“yes?”
“We are now in an urgent situation to fill the vacancies left by the officials who followed Abamama to Shinji. “It’s also a waste of time spent on personnel selection.”
“If you please…”
Hwang Hee, who stopped talking, glanced at the four people huddled on one side and then looked at the incense.
Hyang, who received the silent question, smiled and nodded.
“That’s right.”
The four people closed their eyes tightly at the positive affirmation of the fragrance.
‘Damn it!’
“Secretary Myeong-hoe Han, Assistant Secretary Seong Sang-moon.”
“Yes sir!”
The two immediately responded to Hyang’s call, lowering their heads and screaming inwardly.
‘You’re caught!’
‘Now do I have to go to a battlefield in another country?’
The scent that called the two people immediately gave an order.
“Prepare for a business trip immediately. Tomorrow, take the first train down to Mokpo, cross the sea, and visit Lady Daenae’s estate. “The Minister of Defense sends an emergency message and tells us to prepare the ship.”
“Yes sir.”
“Yes sir.”
After giving the necessary orders to Jo Mal-saeng, Hyang spoke to Han Myeong-hoe and Seong Sam-moon.
“I will write a complaint to the matriarch of my family. “The two of you should strongly protest the reckless behavior shown by the messenger today, and at the same time, accurately examine the situation and determine how much support is needed before returning.”
“I follow your orders!”
“Then move.”
“Yes sir.”
After receiving Hyang’s order, Han Myeong-hoe and Seong Sam-moon quickly left the conference room. Hyang, who was looking at the two, ordered Kwon Ram and Hawiji.
“What are you doing? Instead of helping those two go on a business trip properly. Tsk! “It’s because I’m so clueless.”
“Yes yes!”
The remaining two quickly left the conference room at the sound of incense tickling their tongues.
When the four people disappeared, Hwang Hee quietly asked Hyang.
“Are you okay with those two?”
“It will be okay. Han Myeong-hoe has the talent to quickly grasp the situation and adapt to it on the fly. And Seong Sam-moon has a knack for accurately understanding every situation while adhering to principles. “Those two will quickly assess the situation.”
Hwang Hee nodded to Hyang’s story.
The evaluations made by ministers and vice ministers regarding the Gang of Four were very good.
-If there is no accident in the middle, the position of next prime minister and minister is guaranteed.
Because of this evaluation, Hwang Hee did not complain anymore.
* * *
It had been 15 days since the two of them, who had gone on a business trip like roasting beans in the heat of lightning, returned to Hanseong.
“What is the situation in Japan?”
Han Myeong-hoe came forward and answered Hyang’s question.
“The superiority or inferiority has not been decided yet, but Daenae will be pushed out when the practical tests are conducted.”
“is it? The reason is?”
“This is because most of the lords are still only looking at the situation. “Which side they choose will determine which side they choose.”
Following Han Myeong-hoe’s answer, Seong Sam-moon came forward and answered.
“If you look at the current situation of the civil war, both sides are taking a breath. This is because there are climate issues and power consumption issues. This is just my shallow opinion. It is certain that large-scale clashes will occur in the spring. “It is certain that the direction will be decided in one or at most three turns.”
“Spring is another three months….”
“Yes.”
Hyang, with a very serious face, gestured to the two people.
“Okay. “Leave the report behind.”
“Yes sir.”
After sending the two people away, Hyang remained silent for a moment and then called the eunuch.
“Go and call General Lee Cheon.”
“yes. Lowering.”
The scent that sent out the inner tube muttered softly.
“We’re going to solve this.”