Black Corporation: Joseon

Episode 1019: The name of the firewood is the arms race (12)

In response to the incident, the ministers, starting with Han Myeong-hoe, bowed down on the floor again and bowed their heads.

“Please kill me!”

“Do you really want me to kill you?”

“Forgive me!”

“Shouldn’t I have done something to be forgiven in the first place?”

“I’m sorry!”

“If you apologize, you shouldn’t have done what you need to apologize for!”

“I apologize.”

“Tsk tsk!”

Hyang clicked his tongue loudly and reprimanded the prefecture and ministers again.

“Have you forgotten the teachings of the old sayings of ‘paramount relative’ and ‘one god, one god, one god’? Are there one or two things in which there is a difference of understanding between the European powers and the empire? How long will the empire last? Do you think you can easily suppress them? Look again this time! If you think about the words uttered by the French envoy, you can clearly see how well prepared they were! However, the records show that the emperor was unable to do so, which is because the emperor was “It’s an obvious mistake on the part of those who are supposed to assist you! You didn’t do your job properly!”

The ministers bowed their heads again in response to Hyang’s reprimand.

“Forgive me!”

“Do you think that all you have to do is ask for forgiveness? Do you think that all you have to do is ask for forgiveness?”

Hyang’s reprimand continued.

“Now, no one can compare the strength of the empire to the world, and no one can compare its military power! This is an obvious fact! But look at the bull! It is so big that no one can beat it, and its strength is such that even if more than ten men fight against it, it cannot be beaten! Even such a bull is a tiger. “If you meet them, you will be nothing more than food! Is that all? If you pull the reins on that huge bull, it will also be dragged around by a three-legged boy! Do you want to turn this empire into a tiger or a bull? The way I see it, you are turning it into a bull!”

“I’m sorry!”

“I’m sorry, but don’t make it a point to apologize! Now that I’ve said it, I should say what I want to say! It’s because you’ve been so complacent that something like today happened! This alone is a big deal and a big mistake, but it’s an even bigger problem. Do you know what the big mistake is? Han Myeong-hoe! Tell me!”

“Huh? That’s…..”

“Lim Soon-wook! Tell me!”

“That’s…”

“Have you seen these guys!”

As Hyang’s voice got louder, the heads of Hyeon and the ministers got closer and closer to the floor. The roar of incense continued above the heads of the prefectures and ministers, who were almost stuck to the floor.

“Among those who claim to be ministers or vice-ministers, quite a few people have grumbled because Sajikso has been rejected so many times that even I can hear the rumor in my closet! I really don’t know why the emperor rejected Sajikso and why he had no choice but to reject it. Is it because you are not trustworthy! It is because your successors are not trustworthy because they learned from seeing you handle things in such a way! Do you want to say no? Then, before something like today happens, something like this should have happened to the emperor, or even to you. “I should have guessed that there was a high possibility that it would happen! But did it happen? Tell me! Han Myeong-hoe!”

“There was none!”

“Look! Are you only complaining about how much work you have to do, and are you so complacent that you only do your job and are missing out on important things? How can you trust these people and entrust the future of the empire to them!”

“Forgive me!”

“In European Roman mythology, there is a monster called Argos. It is said that Argos has 100 eyes and that all of his eyes never close. Those who assist the emperor and run the empire must be like this Argos! The people’s This means that there should be no stopping or laziness in looking after one’s livelihood and the movements of foreign forces! Military power comes next! But what kind of shameful situation is this? Didn’t something like today happen because we trusted only in military power and neglected looking at the surroundings? Military power “If you rely only on the empire, everyone will become your enemy. If you only rely on the wealth of the empire, you will become everyone’s prey. If you rely only on diplomacy, you will only spread empty flames! Do you want to lead the empire, which still has a long way to go, to ruin already?”

“No!”

“Absolutely not!”

“But why did the emperor put us in such trouble? Are you having a hard time with a lot of work? Do you want to resign and rest comfortably? Then just give up everything! It’s easy if you give up! You hand over your shoes and drums to others, and only take care of the palm-sized book and go to the door. It’s okay to just close your eyes, block your ears, and live like that! Do you really want to live like that? Is that how you want to make the empire that Emperor Yuan and his subjects and people of the time worked hard to create!”

Hyang, who had been shouting loudly, flopped down on the chair next to him, and the prefectures and ministers who were amazed at the sight jumped to their feet.

“Halvamama!”

“Bring the doctor!”

“It’s okay! It’s just a temporary relief.”

“Hahaona…”

“Is my life at stake now? The country is in shambles!”

When Hyang shouted again, the prefecture and the ministers had no choice but to lie face down again.

“I’m sorry!”

“Forgive me!”

“Disposition is the emperor’s business! Ask the emperor for forgiveness!”

After drawing a firm line, Hyang looked back at Hyeon.

“I hope that the emperor will never forget what happened today. They are desperately chasing after us. You must never forget that. Force is not everything. If you let your guard down even a little, the empire’s face will be damaged in just three inches. You will lose your profits.”

“I will keep this in mind.”

In response to Hyun’s sincere answer, Hyang finished with a light sigh.

“I hope the emperor will never take this incident lightly. The same goes for the ministers. Complacency is one of the quickest paths to ruin. In some ways, the complacency of officials is as serious a crime as treason and treason. Don’t forget this.”

“I will keep this in mind!”

“I want to rest.”

“yes.”

In response to the village’s order to welcome guests, the prefecture and ministers politely said goodbye and withdrew. Hyeon responded to the example posted by the medical doctor who had entered the room upon being called and took a seat next to Hyang.

“Why is the Emperor staying?”

“I will look into the true vein of the fisherman.”

“The emperor has something to do, Taishan, so there is no need to do that.”

“Haona…”

“Tsk!”

As soon as the scent hit his tongue, Eui looked at Hyun with a puzzled expression. In the end, Hyun had no choice but to get up and go outside. After a while, the medical doctor, who had examined Hyang, told Hyang the results.

“Your energy and blood boiled for a moment, but there is no major problem. However, if you are concerned about Yeonchi, you must be especially careful.”

“I understand. Anyway, it’s been a while since I screamed, so my throat feels a little sore.”

“I will make some decoction for you.”

“Please.”

* * *

When Hyeon, who had been kicked out by Hyang, came out, the ministers who came out first and were waiting bowed their heads in unison.

“Your Majesty, because of your foolish beliefs, something like today happened. Please forgive us for our sins.”

“Forgive me!”

Hyun, who was about to say something to the ministers’ apology, let out a long sigh.

“Phew~. Let’s do well. Jaal~.”

“I apologize.”

“Don’t even think about raising your resignation letter for the time being.”

“……”

Hyeon couldn’t help but click his tongue at the sight of the ministers just bowing their heads.

“Tsk!”

-I heard His Majesty the Emperor and his ministers were scolded by Tae Sang-taek!

-I heard that Tae Sang-tae was furious!

In the author’s story, a horse without feet can travel a thousand miles, but inside the palace, it was several times faster. Eventually, it wasn’t long before the events that occurred at Sugang Palace reached the ears of officials in Yukjo Street. The faces of the officials who heard the rumors did not look good at all.

“This is going to be very difficult for a while, right?”

“It will just be a little difficult for us, but the guys at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…”

As the officials said, the faces of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials who heard the rumor turned from white to pale.

“We are dead now.”

“Should I just resign?”

“If you think about Admiral Shin’s temperament…”

What made the Foreign Ministry officials very concerned was that the government in charge of this matter was the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs was none other than Shin Sook-ju. Shin Suk-ju had been traveling abroad ever since the early days of the empire, and had to go to Italy as soon as she returned to Seoul. Thanks to this, Shin Sook-ju was the one who had a particularly strong desire for promotion compared to other ministers.

“I will definitely sit down as prime minister before I die!”

The public’s assessment was that Shin Sook-ju had a high potential because she had as much ability as she had motivation. The only problem was age. Shin Suk-ju also knew this well, so she showed special interest in archery techniques and health food to maintain health.

Since Shin Sook-ju was the Minister of Foreign Affairs, this incident was a big blow. Of course, there was no way I could just ignore it and it did not exceed my expectations. Shin Sook-ju, who returned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building, screamed as soon as she passed the entrance.

“Everyone who is Deputy Director and above, come to my office! I’ll give you a piece!”

Crash!

As soon as Shin Sook-ju finished speaking, officials came out from all directions and gathered in Shin Sook-ju’s office.

“Close the door!”

“yep!”

After a while, Shin Sook-ju’s shouting came out from the tightly closed door of the office.

“You bastards! You’re not doing your job properly! Why should I have to hear this at this age!”

“sorry.”

A similar situation was happening in another government office around the same time, but the details were slightly different.

“You bastards! You can’t do your job properly! It’s because of you that I can’t resign with peace of mind! You guys! I want to resign comfortably and live with a pension!”

* * *

Meanwhile, Hyang, who was left alone, made a strange expression while reviewing the daytime commotion.

“Could it be because of what I have done?”

The reason Hyang showed such doubts was because France’s diplomatic skills, symbolized by Louis, were more sophisticated than expected.

“It has changed so much since I saw it in Italy. Back then, it was more like stubbornness with clumsy logic, but this time it has become very sharp.”

Hyang, who was analyzing the development of France, for which the term ‘remarkable opponent’ was appropriate, nodded.

“Is this also a challenge and a response?… In any case, it will become more difficult in the future. If so, the empire’s stance…” As Hyang

was contemplating the diplomatic stance the empire would take in the future, a memory from his past life appeared in Hyang’s mind.

This was what the professor who taught Hyang’s class during his college days said.

-If you look at the international community these days, this is true. The differences between China and other Western countries are very visible. To put it harshly, China is close to a ‘strong, underdeveloped country.’ So that’s the problem. He only believes in his own strength and never compromises. And no respect. This is the difference between Russia and China. It’s the same as China in believing only in power and never giving in, but at least they’re trying to save face. Look at the ‘special military operation’ against Ukraine.

And the rest of the West is similar to China and Russia when it comes to countries that are far behind them. However, if you are a country that is similar to us or slightly behind us, you will be treated differently. How does it change? It’s getting so cruel. Instead, I give up what I have to give in and try to keep the promises I make as much as possible. If that doesn’t work out, just go through the back door.

In some ways, it looks similar enough to be considered ‘find the difference’, but there is a big difference. In the case of China and Russia, they only make enemies, and in the case of the West, they make both enemies and friends.