Black Corporation: Joseon

Chapter 920

Episode 920: The Imperial March 2 – Assault return, running on the ground. (8)

The reason Hyang came to think of this method was the ‘Ms Telegram Incident’.

After hearing the French ambassador’s request regarding the Spanish throne, Wilhelm I sent it by telegram to Bismarck. Bismarck received the telegram, looked at it briefly, and then passed it on to the press.

In the process, ‘the French ambassador’s rude words and actions’ turned into ‘extremely rude words and actions,’ and the Prussian people who read the newspaper burned with anger.

Ultimately, the ‘Franco-Prussian War’ broke out based on the support of the people of both countries, who were burning with hostility toward the other country.

And the scent was a slight variation of this.

The envoys of the region and the participating countries conversed in Latin. Of course, Hyang stopped the interpreter in the middle.

It was a matter of imperial pride.

In any case, the conversation between Hyang and the envoys was meticulously recorded by translators, and Hyang ordered them to be transcribed into Italian – the dialect of Tuscany, where Florence is located, to be exact.

The Florentines had sky-high self-esteem based on their accumulated economic and military power.

I didn’t have to look to see how the Florentines would react when I hung this translation on the embassy wall.

Printing only 200 leaflets containing the contents of the poster was another trick.

-Rumors are bound to spread anyway. People who read the poster will talk about it, and leaflets will be copied and distributed everywhere. But will the content be conveyed as is?

-Obviously the content will change and spread. With more provocative content.

-But it’s not our responsibility. Because we only wrote the truth.

* * *

The next day, envoys from each country invaded the imperial embassy, ahead and behind them.

“What are you doing?”

“What on earth have you done! “Are you sane to leak the details of a negotiation that hasn’t even been concluded yet?”

“That’s right! Have you forgotten what diplomatic negotiations are? “What disrespect is there in leaking information without consent?”

Despite the envoys’ strong protests, Shin Suk-ju responded with a relaxed expression and voice.

“His Majesty Taesang said this. ‘It is unreasonable for Italians to not know when the fate of Italy is at stake. We must let them know without any lies.’ So I just copied it into Italian and posted it.”

“How can the empire do that at will!”

Shin Suk-ju responded to the envoys’ comments with a slight smile.

“Why do you think it is arbitrary in our empire? “There is definitely a leader in Florence?”

“That means…”

“There was the consent of Lorenzo de Medici, the gonfalonier of Florence.”

Shin Suk-ju’s answer left the envoys at a loss for what to say. Shin Suk-ju muttered to herself as she looked at the envoys, who were showing a mixture of embarrassment and anger.

‘It’s definitely rude. But war is inevitable anyway. In that case, the hearts of the people must be united. It’s the best way to do that.’

“Just wait and see! “I will never forget this courtesy!”

In the end, the envoys had no choice but to retreat, leaving behind only this threat. Shin Sook-ju’s words were heard behind the retreating envoys.

“Today’s work will be on the wall.”

“urg!”

The envoys, who were about to scream for a moment, forced their anger away and got into the carriage.

And the negotiations that continued the next day became even more parallel, and the atmosphere among the envoys became even more hostile.

* * *

As the flyers and rumors spread, the reaction of residents in Florence and nearby areas was not much different from what was expected.

“What do these people think of us?”

“Why do non-Italians want to do whatever they want with our land!”

“Damn you guys!”

“They lived as barbarians when we created the Roman Empire!”

With their pride wounded, men from Florence and the surrounding area headed to recruiting stations.

The sudden surge in applicants was immediately reported to Lorenzo de’ Medici. Lorenzo de’ Medici, who received the report, boasted about it to the governor.

“How is it? Our people in Florence are so loyal! “They are the pride of Florence!”

“It is indeed so.”

While agreeing with Lorenzo’s words, Hyang muttered to himself.

‘Who said that? Are you saying that the only countries that come out and grab people by the collar when there is an accident are Korea and Italy? ‘People who have one temper tantrum are the end of it all.’

“This is truly heart-warming news. By the way… have you heard anything about the reactions of other regions?”

Lorenzo’s face became brighter at the question about the fragrance.

“It has become a lot noisy. “Thanks to you, the tyrants are having a hard time.”

The perception that ‘Italian unification is an inevitable fate’ was already widespread among Italian intellectuals.

In this situation, conservative remarks made by envoys of great powers, who are recognized by others as the backbenchers of influential cities, brought about anger and resistance from intellectuals.

“The fate of Italy must be decided by Italians!”

“Foreign forces go away!”

And as this confusion worsened, those who had been quiet for so long began to move.

It was the Pope and the Kingdom of Naples.

“They say the cardinal sent by the Pope will arrive soon.”

Lorenzo de’ Medici’s expression as he told this to Hyang became much darker than before.

After seeing Lorenzo’s expression, Hyang asked the ambassadors sitting next to him.

“Who is the current Pope?”

“This is Alexander VI. “His name before he became Pope was Rodrigo Borgia.”

“What kind of person is this?”

When asked about fragrance, the ambassadors looked at Lorenzo. Lorenzo, who received the silent question, answered right away.

“The ability is good, but there are also many scandals. “You can be a good comrade, but you can also be your worst enemy.”

“You sound like a person who is faithful to his own interests.”

Everyone present nodded at the conclusion of the incense.

Alexander VI and the previous popes were good comrades in dealing with the Kingdom of Naples, which controlled southern Italy, and in dealing with Savonarola, who was causing trouble within Florence. But it was a strong competitor in other areas.

* * *

The cardinal’s visit to the imperial embassy a few days later caused trouble from the start.

“His Holiness is very concerned about this matter. Why would a pagan emperor come forward and control the affairs of Italy, where Christians live? It is a pagan country and its emperor has blocked missions that lead lost souls to heaven. For this reason, His Holiness strongly reprimanded this. He said that if monarchs who continue to join hands with heretics from now on will be found guilty and excommunicated.”

The faces of the envoys became serious at the cardinal’s words. Of course, the power of the Pope has weakened significantly compared to before. However, the Pope’s cooperation was essential in resolving various political problems or in covering up the monarch’s corruption.

In particular, the ‘excommunication’ was a very serious political bomb.

* * *

“Hmm… heretics…”

It was Hyang who broke the silence in the conference room, which had become quiet due to the cardinal’s remarks.

“He’s a pagan…”

Hyang, who was muttering the word ‘pagan’ over and over again, looked at the cardinal with a grin.

“Look here, Cardinal. Do you know what? “From our empire’s perspective, you are heretics.”

“How dare you say such terrible things!”

“Jim’s speech isn’t over yet.”

Incense covered the Cardinal’s mouth and continued speaking.

“There is something I asked the Vatican about when I was crown prince. It was a matter of rituals performed by the people of our empire. It’s already been over 60 years since Jim asked me to send an answer, so why is there still no answer? Are you blocking missionary work? Jim said the same thing when he asked that question. ‘Missionary work will be unconditionally banned until an answer is received.’ ruler! Who is responsible for the ban on missionary work? “I think the burden lies with you guys who haven’t responded in over 60 years?”

The cardinal, who had been triumphant just before, looked embarrassed due to the fierce attack of incense.

Over the past 60 years, the issues raised by incense have created all kinds of controversy.

As the power structure of political factions within the Vatican changed, the task of answering this question continued to be pushed back. And just like the military aspect, the empire was too far away.

“The ‘Land of Flowers’ is too far away. So you don’t have to worry too much.”

“You can use it politically in moderation and come up with a rough answer.”

Due to such political judgment, no conclusion was reached for over 60 years. No, it was forgotten later.

Even though Lorenzo de Medici stepped forward in the middle.

“The discussion on that part is not over even among scholars yet…”

The cardinal tried to explain it away, but the scent persisted.

“Your scriptures say that if you pray with all your heart and seek answers, the Holy Spirit will answer. Why are we trying to solve it with human brains? “How can you take responsibility if your decisions are different from the will of the God you believe in?”

“Ah… that is…”

The Cardinal could only continue muttering.

‘I already expected this to be a problem!’

Incense’s attack was sharper and more lethal than Rome had thought.

Rome’s response to this problem was simple.

‘We borrow the power of other participating countries.’

For this purpose, the cardinal who came as an envoy said ‘excommunication’ as soon as he entered.

However, before the envoys could react, Hyang counterattacked first. Thanks to this, the envoys present took a step back and watched the exchange of words between the incense and the cardinal.

“And it seems to me that you are here not as a mediator but as an interested party?”

“Yes, what is that…”

“You mean the Pope. “It’s in other countries, but it’s also a big part of it here in Italy, right?”

“It was given by King Pepin…”

“But legally speaking, it is the territory of the Holy Roman Empire. And…”

Scent, whose words were slightly slurred, looked at Maximilian I and continued.

“And isn’t the current emperor of the Holy Roman Empire the monarch of the Habsburg family? In other words, I don’t think the true owner of the Papal States is the Pope?”

Hyang’s remarks were a bombshell. Maximilian I and the Habsburg people, who listened carefully to what he said, looked at the cardinal with strange eyes. And looking at the movements of the Habsburg delegation, the conference room began to become a little agitated.

Hyang spoke, resting his chin on his clasped hands.

“I must be feeling a bit burdened after meeting the messenger sent by the Pope himself. Jim has read your scriptures before. But there was no ‘Pope’ in that scripture? “Is the position of ‘Pope’ the will of God?”

“Such shamelessness!”

The Cardinal shouted, but the Hyang continued to ask questions in a calm tone.

“The tenets of your religion preach, ‘To Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God.’ So what is the Pope thinking when he sends you now? Why do you covet what belongs to Caesar?”

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