Black Corporation: Joseon - Chapter 597

Episode 597: Opening Heaven – It rolls again today. (5)

The treatment center for disabled veterans named ‘Uihaengwon (義行院)’ had many advantages in many ways.

It was the optimal place for the development and improvement of various assistive devices, including prosthetic hands and legs. In addition, the research and development of various therapies for the rehabilitation of disabled veterans has been of great help to those in need of rehabilitation in the general society.

In addition, he was in charge of nursing and treating people who suffered mental trauma on the battlefield and suffered from mania, creating a framework for systematic research into the unfamiliar medical field of psychiatry.

Lastly, a new profession was created by operating a large number of male medical staff to assist with rehabilitation treatment that required strong strength, including tasks that were easy for women to say, such as helping disabled veterans bathe or toilet. In particular, male medics who received training at military clinics and learned practical skills at medical clinics were greatly welcomed in medical fields such as trauma and burn treatment, because this area, like rehabilitation treatment, also required a lot of assistants with strong strength. .

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This battle, which began with Zhu Qin’s invasion, had a great impact on the field of medicine.

We have laid the foundation for significant development in the field of trauma medicine. Once a battle broke out, military doctors accumulated experience and improved their skills while treating the flood of wounded soldiers. In addition, I discovered the need for research and improvement measures for parts that were not mentioned or vaguely described in existing medical books.

In addition, great progress has been made in improving surgical tools for surgical operations.

Until this time, surgical tools developed in Rome and passed down through Byzantine had been imported and copied.

However, since the tools were adapted to the environment of almost 1,000 years ago, many tools required improvement.

Therefore, lawmakers in urgent situations on the battlefield sterilized the tools they had lying around by heating them on a fire or putting them in boiling water before using them.

What was interesting was that they sterilized and disinfected even though they had no knowledge of germs. This was the result of the experience of senior lawmakers who had worked in the field while under pressure and pressure from the government, and by lawmakers who had become familiar with the precautions written in Roman medical books brought in from the West.

As a side note, the survival rate of those treated by Joseon surgeons who were familiar with sterilization and disinfection treatment and those who received surgical treatment in the Ming or Europe showed a huge difference, showing a reversal of surgical techniques transferred from the West to the West. This happened.

Of course, this was a story in the distant future, and right now, there was a mountain of data, improvements, and research tasks piled up from the battlefield.

It wasn’t just the surgical field that made great progress.

As spring transitioned into summer, it was inevitable that infectious diseases would spread in the swampy battlefield environment. New treatments and treatments began to be researched to treat this infectious disease. In addition, as the importance of the environment to prevent the spread of global diseases was highlighted again, the government conducted sanitary inspections of drinking water sources and urban villages throughout Joseon.

In the case of Hanseong alone, inspection standards for water supply and sewerage have been strengthened, and water quality management of rivers, including Cheonggyecheon and Jungnangcheon, has become more stringent.

And all of this was recorded in writing and handed over to the Archives. Thanks to this, the red color of the pillars of the Record Center became even deeper.

* * *

King Sejong meticulously analyzed the reports that analyzed this war.

“It is enough to deal with disabled soldiers, and there does not seem to be a big problem with the awards to be given to those who have served. But what is the packaging for participating in the war?”

“We are producing and distributing packaging to be attached to the uniforms of soldiers and officers who participated in this battle. “He is a man of merit who participated in a war that risked the fate of his country and a soldier who turned the tables.”

Sejong slightly tilted his head in response to Hyang’s answer.

“Was it really necessary?”

“Required. This is because it means that Abama and the country know that even if you did not necessarily make a contribution in the war, you did your job faithfully. Also, having someone around who has experienced a major war will be of great help to new recruits who have not experienced a war. And those who wear this badge will fight even more bravely in order not to tarnish their honor.”

“Hmm….”

Sejong was lost in thought at the explanation of the scent. But Hyang’s expression was resolute.

‘Why did the Demyansk Shield or Normandy Drop badge appear?’

German soldiers who participated in the defense of Demyansk during World War II were awarded the Demyansk Shield, and badges commemorating this were later issued to U.S. paratroopers who descended from the Normandy landings.

In the end, Sejong, who had been struggling, nodded.

“I think the crown prince’s words are reasonable. “What do you think?”

The ministers answered with one voice to King Sejong’s question.

“I think this is a truly beautiful meaning.”

“Then let’s do it.”

In this way, packaging was provided to the soldiers who participated in this war.

It was a small iron plate modeled after a chest shield, a traditional square shield, with a gold border. Soldiers who participated in the Battle of Yalu River painted the inside of the border blue, and those who participated in the Battle of Liaodong painted it brown. And the soldiers who participated in both battles were split in half and painted blue and brown.

Similar packaging was issued to the navy; those who participated in the Battle of the Yalu River were painted green, and those who participated in the Battle of the West Sea were painted yellow. Those who went through the Battle of the West Sea and entered Jinan Province were painted yellow and blue, and those who participated in the attack on Shanhaiguan were given yellow and brown wrappings.

Those who received this package cherished it as if they were holding a shrine. And when I went out or went on vacation, I wore this package on my chest and proudly walked down the street.

An unexpected effect of this packaging was that the number of soldiers causing accidents outside was drastically reduced.

“A guy who can’t even pay for packaging!”

This was the result of people who went out with a package and had an accident and came back in because they were scolded and ostracized by their colleagues, so they naturally became careful about their appearance.

As a side note, this packaging also became an heirloom and later became a sought-after item by collectors around the world.

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In the process of analyzing Jeon Hoon, not only positive things came out. Negative things or things that could be cause for concern in the future also emerged.

This was the case with guns that disappeared during the battle.

“If this had flowed to the bandits or the Jurchen tribe, there would be less concern. Since there is a supply and demand issue of bullets, we will be able to deal with it as much as we can. The problem is when this is entered as a name. “What do you think?”

Hyang calmly responded to Sejong’s words.

“It definitely went in.”

The rule of the Joseon army was to retreat with all the weapons it had, even when retreating. They were taught to destroy the triggering device of heavy firearms such as freight cars or shotgun shells so that they could not be used even if they were captured, and the doctrine was to collect and detonate heavy firearms such as lightning bolts or throwing bombs.

However, it was almost impossible to properly follow this rule in actual battle.

In particular, in the case of the trench warfare that took place in the Battle of Gwangnyeong, a significant amount of long guns and boxcar bombs were lost in the battle where the trenches were taken out.

In the ensuing chase, we were able to recover a significant amount of the missing weapons, but the numbers still did not match.

Sejong nodded and asked in Hyang’s answer.

“I guess so? “So, I guess Myungdo will soon make a similar weapon?”

“It will be difficult right away.”

“why?”

“The width is because.”

In order to properly use the firearms currently used by the Joseon military, detonators were absolutely necessary. And in order to make a proper detonator, a detonator called Poekun was absolutely necessary.

Hyang continued his explanation to King Sejong.

“In order to properly and powerfully use Deokgap-style explosives, explosives, and dynamite, an improved version of explosives, explosives are absolutely necessary. And this piece of silver is something that cannot be imitated just by looking at it.”

“So it’s hard to follow right away?”

Hyang immediately nodded to Sejong’s question.

“yes. In Soja’s opinion, the first thing to follow is to rifle the barrel. That alone greatly improves performance.”

King Sejong and the ministers all nodded at Hyang’s explanation. King Sejong, who looked at the report in response to Hyang’s response, asked Hyang again.

“So you mentioned 10 years at most?”

“yes. If they had any idea, they would do all kinds of experiments to create something similar to Pokyun. If you are lucky you will see results right away, if not it will take more time. But no matter what, it won’t last more than 10 years. “They don’t have to be exactly the same, but they just have to have similar properties.”

“Then are you prepared?”

“I have a plan. First of all, we are preparing to develop firearms to be used in place of freight cars and shotguns and new long guns to be used by soldiers.”

No sooner had Hyang finished answering than Sejong turned to Kim Jeom and Park Jong-woo.

“I hope that the left Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance and Economy will allocate the necessary budget. Ming will never forget this humiliation and will definitely seek revenge. And we cannot ignore Japan either. If you look at the nature of the Japanese people, they have no hesitation in being two-faced and satisfying their own greed. Right now, our Joseon Dynasty is strong, so we are friendly, but if there is even the slightest opportunity, they will show their ferocity. So we have no choice but to keep moving forward.”

“I follow your orders!”

As soon as Kim Jeom and Park Jong-woo answered, Sejong looked back.

“I command the crown prince. Most of the weapons used by our Joseon military are now in your hands. Therefore, before you take my place, finish the development of weapons that will support the future of the Joseon military. No, at least we need to make things that can replace long guns and freight car shotguns. And for the rest, make sure you have at least some direction.”

“I follow your orders!”

Hyang responded to King Sejong’s command in a loud voice.

‘Let’s go! My wallet is wide open! ‘I’ll do something that will go down in history!’

And everyone who heard Hyang’s answer had the same thought at the same time.

‘I’m excited.’

‘I’m excited.’

And the officer who recorded all of this added:

-… So, when the king ordered the development of weapons to prepare for the future war, the Donggung Palace responded with a loud voice.

The officer says:

There is no room for argument that Donggung was very interested in weapons and contributed greatly to the development of new weapons. Since the Prime Minister has promised solid support, it is certain that a weapon that will go down in history will be born.

But that is correct. Weapon development is Donggung’s hobby. The most enjoyable thing in the world is enjoying your hobbies without worrying about money, and I envy you.

* * *

Analysis and inspection related to the battle that took place in Liaodong were completed, but there was no time for coordination.

This was because the analysis and inspection of various policies and regulations carried out in Shinji continued.

While all the government officials and even the indigenous officials from Shinji were walking around with tired faces, King Sejong threw a bomb.

‘The biggest legal debate that has occurred since the police chief’ took place.