Black Corporation: Joseon - Chapter 6
[Episode 6: Who is your father? (4) ]
Episode 6: Who is your father? (4)
The issue of deposing the queen ended with the rejection of King Taejong and King Sejong, and with this issue, the purge of maternal relatives also came to an end.
From then on, until Taejong’s death, there were no major obstacles except for the suspicion of Ming.
Due to the issue of the conquest of Liaodong, which Taejo and Jeong Do-jeon had planned but were aborted in the early days of the founding of the country, Ming, who had never let down his guard against Joseon, took issue with the sudden abdication and took a different stance. Thanks to this, King Sejong had to expend a lot of mental and financial resources persuading the envoys sent by the Ming Dynasty.
Because he had to persuade the envoys sent by the Ming Dynasty and because Taejong held military power, King Sejong had to just watch the conquest of Tsushima Island.
“It’s really unfortunate.”
King Sejong, who was looking at the letter related to the conquest of Tsushima Island with Hyang, who came to greet him, sitting on his lap, complained softly. When Hyang heard the complaint and turned her head to look at him, Sejong smiled slightly.
“If I had more strength and more time, I think I could have prepared better for this conquest…”
Hyang rolled her head as she looked at Sejong, who was full of regret.
‘What happened to Lee Jong-mu’s conquest of Tsushima Island? Was it half a success?’
Hyang, curious, stretched out his hand forward. King Sejong smiled as he saw Hyang, who was in his arms, reaching for the scroll of appeals and reports placed on the bookshelf.
“It seems that our 元子 is already interested in political affairs? Hmm~. “If you want to do political affairs, you need academics.”
After thinking for a moment, King Sejong looked back at the merchant ship that was building next to him.
“Sing the provincial flag.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
As Hyang watched the merchant ship leaving to deliver King Sejong’s orders, cold sweat began to run down his back.
‘Is it dangerous?’
* * *
Around the time when Prince Chungnyeong was confirmed as crown prince, Hyang drew up his own plan.
“The most basic thing is that King Sejong is a fanatic. And he’s also quite positive about raising ballplayers.”
Hyang, who was still cross-legged with his short limbs, was tapping away at the calculator in his head with a serious expression on his face.
1. The original King Munjong was also a devotee, especially a philanderer.
2. Like the earrings seen at the old first birthday party, the dexterity of the craftsmen in the early Joseon Dynasty is not bad at all. In particular, craftsmen in areas related to the royal family will be even more excellent.
3. In Joseon, a person is recognized as an adult when he or she turns 15 years old. Next 11 years.
4. If you combine the background of the Crown Prince with skilled craftsmen, you won’t have to worry about missing something on your own. I just have to do it. In particular, it reduces headaches with various calculations. All I have to do is provide ideas. The most important part!
5. Considering King Sejong’s nerd personality and mindset that values national defense, a decent flintlock or percussion cap could be enough to garner support. Skill level? It is expected that it can be easily overcome at the level of today’s craftsmen. What if you can’t? Don’t roll it. I am the Crown Prince….
6. If several things succeed in this way, not only will my position be strengthened, but I will also be able to receive solid financial support and expand my field.
conclusion. Profit!!!!
Note: You must have the ability to study abroad by the age of 15. It is said that if you are pushed aside in an argument with the ministers, it will be over.
Additional information: I try to get the crown prince’s guests on my side as much as possible. When I grow up, everyone will be occupying the same spot, so I apply acupuncture in advance.
“In the end, it’s my memorization ability and the crown prince’s guests that are the problem…”
Hyang was thinking about the crown prince’s guests while lightly tapping his crossed arms with his fingers.
* * *
Through Do Seung-ji, King Sejong ordered Hyang’s guests to pay more attention to Hyang’s studies.
Hyang, who was barely over four years old, had the status of a prince before he was crowned crown prince. However, thanks to his outstanding qualifications, Hyang’s education was taken over by Crown Prince Gangwon.
In this situation, King Sejong’s order to pay more attention to studying incense placed great pressure on the guests who taught incense.
After receiving King Sejong’s command, the governor of Si-Gangwon gathered together the officials of Si-Gangwon, including the deputy governor and the guests.
“Mama Wonja’s age is now at 5… How much have you learned so far?”
“You are studying college.”
“At what age did you study college?”
“I’m 11 years old.”
“So you were a prodigy?”
“That’s too much praise.”
“Even though I studied college at age 11, I was called a prodigy… Mama wasn’t even five years old yet. “If you make a mistake now, you may lose interest in your studies.”
“Do you mean too much is too little?”
“That’s right.”
“Whoa~.”
The gathered officials all sighed at the assertion of the leader of Si Gangwon.
‘Educate the prince who will inherit the next throne.’
In some ways, Seja City Gangwon was the place where he had the best opportunity to rise to the core of the next administration. However, educating the crown prince in Gangwon was both an opportunity and a risk.
As in the case of Taejong and Yangnyeong, the king wanted the crown prince who succeeded him to be smart and have impeccable behavior. However, as in the case of Yangnyeong, it was not easy for the crown prince to satisfy the request.
It was certain that if the demand was not met, the king would hold officials responsible.
The problem was that the king, the father of Won Won, who was currently receiving education, was so outstanding in academics that even the old officials had admired him since his days as a prince.
It was clear that the standards he demanded from Won Won were as high as he was outstanding. And the new decree made it a fact.
The reason why the officials of Crown Prince Gangwon were worried was because of the atomic energy. It was feared that Yuan, who showed extraordinary qualities, would lose his enthusiasm for learning due to undue pressure.
After much thought, I came to a conclusion about Si Gangwon’s story.
“The bottom line is that we have no choice but to maintain the middle ground.”
“That is a principle, but…”
“Difficult problems can only be solved with principles.”
The officials of Sejasi Gangwon educated Yuan according to the principles. He praised students for good academic achievements, but cautioned them not to become overconfident. On the other hand, if laxity or laziness was observed in studies or behavior, he was immediately disciplined severely.
“Ju Sang was not an ordinary person, but Mama Won is also a formidable person.”
Guests from the left and right, who are directly responsible for Hyang’s education, were tongue-in-cheek as they talked about Hyang’s accomplishments.
Hyang was showing better academic performance than the guests expected. His behavior was also blameless.
The extent of it was such that the following joke circulated among the officials of Seja City Gangwon.
“Is it true that Mama Wonja’s Yeonchi is really less than five years old? “You are too precocious for your age.”
“I agree. “Seeing that you are raising questions rather than simply accepting the teachings…” “
I was worried that it would be excessive to carry out His Majesty the Lord’s orders, but since Mama Wonja’s talent is so outstanding, it would be a good idea to be a little more greedy. Seems to.”
“I also agree. “I need to talk to my superiors again.”
The officials of Sejasi Gangwon took the lead in carrying out more active education and discipline.
Won Won’s outstanding achievements, which formed the basis for the decision of the officials of Sejasi Gangwon, were largely due to Hyang’s excellent qualities, but Hyang’s decision was the biggest factor.
“I need to move up my plan!”
As July passed, Hyang decided to completely revise his plan.
“I wanted to start working when I turned 15, but it’s so stuffy that I can’t stand it!”
Hyang pounded his chest and did not hide his frustration.
“ASAP! “You have to start working from the age of ten at the latest!”
Hyang, unable to bear the stuffiness, found water, took a gulp, and exhaled.
“Fufu! “If you don’t start soon, I’m going to get upset!”
There were two reasons that led the township to completely revise its plan.
One of the causes was the conquest of Tsushima Island. To conquer Tsushima Island, the government issued an order to mobilize ships and troops. The areas where the mobilization order was issued were Gyeongsang, Jeolla, and Chungcheong Province.
What made Hyang angry was the content of the mobilization order.
-200 military ships of the 3 provinces, Habeongapsa (lower military officer), Byeolpae (侍衛牌), Suseong-gun Yeongsok (守城軍 營屬), Jaein (才人), Hwacheok (禾尺), and Hallyang People (閑良人民) ) Recruit noblemen who are skilled in Ilsu (omitted)… board a military ship and gather at Gyeonnaeryang by June 8. (Note 1)
“This is so awesome! “Awesome!”
After finding and reading a copy of the mobilization order, Hyang became furious.
“Even so for reserve forces such as Byeongseon and Habeon Gapsa Demonstration Byeolpae… In groups such as Suseong-gun Yeongsong, low-ranking class clowns, unemployed low-ranking officials… Yangbans are those who passed the liberal arts and martial arts exams, right? “He’s a gentleman who’s good at sailing… He’s busy farming, so he attracts everyone except farmers.”
Hyang, who was looking at the target of requisition, sighed.
“Whoa~. Even though it’s the Joseon Dynasty, this is too much, right? “There is a huge shortage of combat troops as well as professional naval forces.”
As Hyang was checking the information about military conscription, a scene from a foreign movie he saw a while ago came to mind.
It was a scene where sailors returning from a long voyage were chatting loudly in a bar, and soldiers with clubs in their hands stormed into the bar and dragged the sailors to a warship while beating them with sticks. Meanwhile, the navigators and deck officers protested by showing their certificates, but the soldiers responded to their protests with clubs.
“The problem is that it wasn’t a fiction in the movie… If you look at this mobilization order, a similar situation will occur.”
The village sighed at the fact that the personnel composition was more rigid and lacking in expertise than expected, but preparations for conquest were completed anyway.
“Atom, are you going too?”
“Yes Abama.”
King Sejong, who thought for a moment when Hyang said he would participate in the expeditionary force launch ceremony, nodded.
“Okay, let’s go together. “Make sure the merchant marines are ready to go with you.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
May 18th. A ceremony was held at Baeksajeong (白沙汀) in Dumopo (currently Dongbinggo) on the banks of the Han River to send off the expeditionary force’s men, including Lee Jong-mu, a three-gun provincial inspector.
‘At least I wore all the armor.’
Hyang, who was checking the soldiers’ uniforms, sighed softly. This was because the uniforms of the soldiers lined up were different from those seen in historical dramas, even wearing heavy-duty gloves.
* * *
The conquest of Tsushima Island, which began in this way, ended on July 3 when the expeditionary force returned to Geoje Island. While the conquest army was reorganizing on Geoje Island, raiding by Japanese pirates occurred once again, and the government discussed a second conquest.
When there were increasing opinions calling for the postponement of the financial conquest due to the low morale of the conquering army and the timing of the typhoon, urgent news came that the Japanese pirates who had invaded the Ming Dynasty had been exterminated.
After receiving the urgent report, the government disbanded the expeditionary force and sent an envoy to Tsushima Island.
-It is also recorded in literature that Tsushima Island is Joseon territory. Therefore, the governor of Tsushima must restore the relationship between lord and vassal.
-If you escape from Tsushima, move all of the island’s residents to Joseon.
-If the above command is not carried out, the conquest will be resumed.
In response to pressure from Joseon, the governor of Tsushima sent a letter through an envoy.
-Tsushima’s land is barren and life is difficult, so please relocate Tsushima’s residents to islands including Geoje Island. Also, if you give me the title and personal seal of the King of Joseon for the title of Tsushima Island, I will obey your orders as a courtesy to the military.
The government that received the letter regarded it as a document of surrender of Tsushima Province. There was an opinion that moving Tsushima Islanders to Joseon could turn Geoje Island and its affiliated islands into a den of Japanese pirates, so the title of ‘Jongssi Dodoungwa (宗氏都都熊瓦)’ was given to Tsushima Island’s governor. (Note 2)
Hyang, who listened to the progress of the incident in the East Palace, clicked his tongue.
“Go back too much!”
“The strategy, strategy, and command are so poor!”
“First of all, we should have accepted all Tsushima Islanders into Joseon! Once you completely accept the people of Tsushima Island, there is no need to worry about Tsushima Island anymore! “It will end if we send them all to the north, not to the island!”
“You downplayed the value of Tsushima Island so much!”
Hyang, who was organizing the results alone, burst into anger.
“I can’t stand it!”
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