Black Corporation: Joseon

Chapter 621

Episode 621: Their Choice (1)

Starting with ‘Cavalry on the Front Line’, Anpyeong played a total of 3 songs.

The songs named ‘Soldier of the Wild’ and ‘Battle Cry’ were the theme songs of famous movies called ‘Dollar Trilogy’.

“Something that makes your heart pound is definitely different from Tangak or Hyangak.”

“That’s right.”

The sound of the percussion instrument, which was similar to the beating of the heart, and the tone that stimulated Taepyeongso’s ears, which was like a scream, were extremely stimulating and addictive.

Unlike the ministers who simply responded by saying it was amazing or novel, the military officers, especially those who attended the last war, showed strange expressions.

“The sound of Taepyeongso feels like the sound the Jurchens used to scream.”

“I agree.”

“It’s similar to the sound that Japanese pirates used to make.”

This was also what Anpyeong, who was refining his song while receiving instruction from Hyang, said. At that time, Hyang nodded to Anpyeong’s point.

“It’s modeled after that sound. When the Jurchens and Japanese pirates scream like that, aren’t they announcing war?”

“Ah…”

Anpyeong nodded at Hyang’s words.

As Hyang said, the Jurchen tribes and Japanese pirates made loud noises as soon as they began their attack. Those who had suffered great damage and mental shock from such an attack were immediately discouraged when they heard such signs, and the Jurchen tribe and Japanese pirates took advantage of this.

This was similar to the Joseon Army cavalry. As they continued to fight against the Jurchen people and more and more Jurchen people joined the Joseon army cavalry, things changed similarly. Thanks to this, in the last war with the Ming, as soon as the shouts of the Joseon cavalry began to be heard, Ming soldiers threw down their weapons and ran away.

Regardless of the background, Anpyeong’s new music was well received.

“It was great. “I’m looking forward to the next song!”

“I will do my best!”

After answering like that, Anpyeong secretly looked at the scent. After receiving Anpyeong’s gaze, Hyang turned his eyes elsewhere.

‘Hang in there! Wait… Shall we go to the Imperial March? To do it properly, we’d have to import brass instruments from Europe… Huh? Were the brass instruments I knew made during this time? If I don’t have it, I’ll make it… Ah! I don’t know instrument structure! Then you roll the craftsmen?’

Hyang, who had progressed that far, soon came to his senses and made a hasty conclusion.

‘Let’s find out if it exists first and think about the next!’

But as the banquet continued, Hyang’s thoughts once again took a different path.

‘If the Imperial March comes out properly, will our empire become an evil empire? Is that something like that?’

* * *

Time passed and the day finally came for King Sejong to return to Shinji.

The fragrance moved with King Sejong all the way to Wonsan Port.

King Sejong, who was seated in a specially designed carriage for the royal family, spoke with a smile as he looked at Hyang, who was riding with him.

“haha! There are many things the emperor needs to do, so there is no need to do this.”

“This is also my job.”

“Thank you.”

Sejong, who put aside what he was doing and watched with a happy face the scent moving to see him off, looked at the scenery seen through the train window.

“It is truly good to see the prosperity of the people.”

“It’s all thanks to Abamamama laying the foundation well.”

“haha! “Thank you for saying that.”

King Sejong, who was answering with an expression that was half shy and half proud, could see the officers and readers diligently recording the current conversation.

“Hmm… Emperor.”

“Please tell me.”

“Why don’t you use a typewriter?”

“yes?”

“I actively encouraged the use of typewriters at Shinji, and they were very effective.”

“haha. “I also recommend using a typewriter for general work.”

“The people who need it the most are the magistrates and magistrates. “I think a typewriter is very useful for quickly and accurately recording the words and events that come out of the court.”

Hyang nodded at Sejong’s words.

“I will think positively.”

In response to Hyang’s response, Sejong leaned towards Hyang and whispered.

“It’s especially perfect for catching officers’ bad habits.”

“You mean bad habits?”

“It’s a bad habit of writing editorials when there isn’t enough time to record the facts.”

“Ah….”

“If you continue typing for a long time even after I’ve finished speaking, it’s a good idea to scold me because most of the time, it’s private. “I scolded him a few times at Shinji, and all his bad habits disappeared.”

“Ah…”

Hyang nodded loudly at Sejong’s words.

Meanwhile, the officers who were recording the conversation between father and son recorded it with gloomy expressions.

-…So the situation strongly recommended the use of typewriters, and His Majesty the Emperor accepted it.

The officer says:

It is the right of officers to write down their arguments in writing. This is because it is also one of the many ways to communicate.

The officers who returned from Shinji said that the situation was very outspoken. I can easily guess what you must have heard.

Anyway, I need to practice keyboarding again. I think I need to increase my typing speed even more.

Since ancient times, people have to say what they have to say to avoid getting into trouble.

* * *

After seeing off King Sejong’s safe departure from Wonsan, Hyang returned and began running state affairs in earnest.

Saying that the situation had disappeared was the same as saying that from now on, the government would run state affairs independently without paying attention to King Sejong.

The first thing the township did when it began to run its own government affairs was to prepare for a vote to elect judges.

“You can’t fill up on the first drink, so let’s first follow the rules we set and then check for shortcomings and make improvements.”

“I follow your orders!”

While the agenda was being processed one by one, Hwang Hee submitted her resignation.

“Sajikso?”

“Soshin is already over eighty years old and his nineties are just around the corner. As I got older, I became like an old cow, slow to think and act slow. Therefore, it is considered good for Sosin to step down and someone new to take his place.”

“Hmm…”

At Hwang Hee’s words, Hyang looked at Hwang Hee blankly.

‘It’s definitely getting old. But not yet.’

Although he was involved in various bad things, he was still an elder among elders. He is also an elder who cooperates with the imperial family. Of course, Kim Jeom and other senior ministers could also be said to be pro-Hwang faction, but Hyang could not forget Ryu Jeong-hyeon’s incident.

In the end, Hyang came to a conclusion.

“It’s impossible.”

“your majesty! A new sky has opened! It is natural that there should be new people under the new sky!”

“Prime Minister Lee Bo-sio. I once read the scriptures of the Western Translation, and there is this old saying in it. When Rehoboam, the son of a famous commander named Solomon, became king, as the governor said, he joined the youth and the country fell. The new sky needs new people, but it also needs old people. Therefore, it is impossible.”

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

Hwang Hee tried to hastily retort, but Hyang cut him off.

“Jim clearly remembers the promise the captain made in front of Abamama a long time ago. “You haven’t forgotten what the promise you made back then, have you?”

“I haven’t forgotten…”

“Then is there anything else you want to say?”

“…I don’t have any.”

In the end, Hwang Hee had to step down in tears.

Hyang, who accepted Hwang Hee’s resignation, continued speaking while looking at the major and minor ministers located in Daejeon.

“I understand that in addition to Captain Bangchon, there are several others here who have made similar agreements to Abama. The same goes for them. And for those of you who wish to resign, please bring someone to fill the vacant position. However, there is a standard. “They must be the ones who can make me not click my tongue more than three times.”

At Hyang’s words, the elders closed their eyes and lowered their heads.

The habit of coming out when I didn’t like the scent or the saison was the same. First of all, the way he spoke changed.

In the case of Hyang, he treated senior ministers and usually ended his speech with ‘da.’ In the case of King Sejong, the Hao style was changed directly to the Hara style. If you go any further, the famous clicking sound will come out.

‘I’d rather die than get sick!’

‘Shit! I’m so dirty that I work until I die!’

The words of incense continued above their heads.

“If you think it’s too difficult, let me know at any time. I will give you a place in the records office. “How do you feel?”

“I will do my best!”

“I feel very reassured that you answered that way.”

* * *

After that, the coordination of various agendas was completed and the ministers left Geunjeongjeon one by one.

After leaving Geunjeongmun, Hwang Hee looked up at the sky with a gloomy expression and let out a long sigh.

“Whoa~. Damn it.”

Hwang Hee, who naturally cursed, saw Kim Jong Seo heading to the general affairs department and rushed over to kick him in the ass.

“evil! “Why are you kicking me!”

“You son of a bitch! “You should have done your job smartly!”

“What else could I not do?”

“Do you see this damn child? “Don’t close your eyes!”

“So why Chanyan!”

As Kim Jong-seo and Hwang Hee’s voices grew louder, the ministers around them blocked the space between them.

“Stop it! “Stop it!”

“Oh my gosh, captains! What a disgrace! “Geunjeongjeon is just around the corner!”

And all of this chaos immediately reached the Hyang’s ears, and all the ministers were called back to Geunjeongjeon.

“Whoa~.”

Hyang sighed and called out Hwang Hee and Kim Jong Seo.

“The Prime Minister and the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Let’s cool off at the record office for ten days…”

Hwang Hee and Kim Jong Seo responded to Hyang’s decision in agreement.

“Hwang Eun is devastated.”

This was sincere. If the Board of Audit and Inspection had stepped in, it would have meant dismissal at a minimum and exile at best. However, because the emperor, Hyang, had made the decision in advance, the Board of Audit and Inspection could not take action.

* * *

After the skit, Hyang, who was reviewing the documents in Geunjeongjeon, sighed.

“Whoa~. “As expected, we should clean up anything that is causing trouble in advance.”

Hyang muttered to herself and called the eunuch.

“Go and tell Duke Jinpyeong to come.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Not long after, Jinpyeong entered Geunjeongjeon.

“Duke Jinpyeong comes to see His Majesty Lee Yu.”

“I’m sorry for asking you to come when I was busy with work.”

“No.”

“Is it okay for Jim to speak comfortably?”

“As you wish.”

After Jinpyeong finished speaking, Hyang relaxed her posture and opened her mouth.

“Jinpyeong, you have to go to the North.”

At Hyang’s words, Jinpyeong raised his voice with a bright face.

“your majesty! “Has this finally begun?”

“Okay, it’s a start. Because now I don’t have to worry about people’s opinions. “Try it to your heart’s content.”

“yes!”

“I’ll tell you in advance, it won’t be easy. Looking at the current situation, the exploration team has advanced to the Okhungan Mountain Range (now the Stanovoy Mountains) in the north. But we only advanced. In order to properly digest this into our land and expand from there again, we need solid support. “What is the way to make that support possible?”

Jinpyeong answered Hyang’s question right away.

“Here comes the railroad and the iron horse!”

“right! Iron horses and railroads are essential in order to make the Northern Territory ours and prevent others from overtaking it, while at the same time allowing our feet to travel abroad. So, do it right for the empire’s millennial movie!”

Jinpyeong responded to Hyang’s words by kneeling on the floor.

“I will risk my life to do it!”

“I will only trust you!”

“Please leave it to me!”