Black Corporation: Joseon

Chapter 450

Episode 450: Prophecy. (1)

Two days later, Henry and his party visited Gyeongbokgung Palace.

“Hoo~.”

After passing through the Geunjeong Gate, Henri looked at the scene in front of him and let out a light exclamation.

Gyeongbokgung Palace, located with Bukaksan Mountain in the background, had a very wonderful atmosphere.

“Wonderful...”

Enrique entered Geunjeongjeon, admiring the sight of Gyeongbokgung Palace in perfect harmony with nature.

From Gwanghwamun, through the courtyard of Geunjeongjeon, to the entrance of Geunjeongjeon’s stairs, Henry entered Geunjeongjeon while being inspected by guards lined up on either side, and the image of King Sejong caught his eye.

There was a high platform at the end of the road between the officials lined up on the left and right, and a middle-aged man was sitting on a chair on the platform.

And on the right side below the platform, a young man wearing clothes similar to the king was looking at Henrik and his group with eyes full of curiosity.

‘It seems like that young man is the rumored number one prince.’

While Henry was guessing his identity by looking at his scent, Pedro, Henry’s closest associate, came forward and introduced Henry.

“His Majesty the King, Prince Henrique of Viseu, Prince of Portugal, Duke of Viseu, Grand Master of the Knights of Christ, and uncle to His Majesty the King.” .”

The interpreter, who thought for a moment about Pedro’s introduction, which included a long list of modifiers, told King Sejong.

“My name is Henrique de Avis, Prince of Portugal and the King’s uncle.”

“is it?”

King Sejong, who had a strange look on his face as the translator became considerably shorter, again expressed his doubts.

“But a prince? “Is he a great general?”

Hyang immediately responded to Sejong’s words.

“I think Daegun would be the best fit.”

Sejong nodded lightly at Hyang’s words and introduced himself.

“Tell them that I am the king of Joseon.”

“yes.”

In response to King Sejong’s question, the interpreter immediately translated into Latin.

“The great King of the Great Joseon Kingdom has abdicated (Ipse est magnus rex magnus Joseon regnum).”

This introductory speech was Hyang’s work.

The interpreter, who first heard this sentence, looked at the fragrance with a puzzled expression.

“If you use the word ‘Your Majesty’ or ‘Your Majesty,’ if you do it wrong, you may cause problems with your superiors.”

“Are people from the Ming Dynasty present at places where Portuguese people meet?”

“no.”

“Then how would the Ming Dynasty know?”

The inn immediately nodded at Hyang’s words.

“ah! That’s right! Then no problem! Rather, it should be done this way! “There’s no need to look funny to them!”

“yes!”

* * *

Henry’s face stiffened slightly at the introduction, which did not reveal his name but simply referred to him as ‘King’, but he soon corrected his expression.

‘It is said that there are countries that consider the king’s name sacred and do not reveal it without permission. I think this country is like that too.’

After that, the greetings of the meeting ceremony continued according to the formalities of both parties.

Once the somewhat tedious meeting process was over, King Sejong got straight to the point.

“What is the reason why a person in such a high position as Daegun came all the way to Joseon?”

Henrik answered Sejong’s question with a smile.

“So far, we have obtained a lot of Joseon products through Alexandria. I was very impressed by its outstanding technology, quality and beauty. “I have always dreamed of visiting Joseon, and now I have the opportunity.”

“What do you think when you come here?”

“It was truly a beautiful country. Nature is beautiful, and the people of Joseon in particular were truly beautiful, with smiles never leaving their faces, regardless of age or gender. “Isn’t this the world that politicians dream of, where the people are always smiling?”

The last words spoken were Henry’s sincerity.

Sejong agreed with Henry’s words and nodded.

“yes. “Isn’t it what a monarch must do to ensure that his people lead a peaceful life?”

“That’s right.”

The atmosphere was friendly throughout.

This was due to a problem with the supply of bone powder used in bone pottery.

“Can we get enough beef bones?”

The county, filled with worry, soon ordered officials to investigate how many cows and pigs were slaughtered in Joseon.

And after receiving the results, Hyang shook her head.

“Such meat addicts!”

More cows and pigs than expected were being slaughtered and served on the people’s tables.

“This kind of consumption in an era without refrigerators!”

* * *

“Are you going to sell this too?”

Sejong answered Henry’s question right away.

“It has great value as a product and its beauty can make the name of Joseon known more widely. Shouldn’t we sell it?”

In response to Sejong’s answer, Henry immediately made a suggestion.

“We, Portugal, want to have a monopoly.”

However, King Sejong shook his head at Henry’s suggestion.

“It’s impossible. We have already promised supply to that Arab Mansur leader. Therefore, you can divide and sell, but you cannot monopolize. “Because I made a promise in my name as the king.”

“It’s a bit disappointing.”

Henrik couldn’t hide his regret, but his expression soon corrected.

“So, will you sell it if I pay you for it?”

“Isn’t that obvious? “Within the quantity that our Joseon Dynasty can sell, we will sell it to Mansur’s merchants or Portugal at the same price.”

“Thank you so much!”

Henrik expressed his sincere gratitude.

“And since it’s not appropriate to talk about business here, let’s talk about that with the practitioners later.”

“All right.”

Henrik immediately accepted Sejong’s decision. Now, it happened accidentally because of that teacup. It was not appropriate for him, the prince, and King Sejong to discuss and decide directly.

The eyes of Henry’s aides lit up when they heard his decision.

‘It’s your chance!’

‘If this thing goes well, you can gain even more wealth and power!’

I never saw my close associates so burning with their ambitions.

Kim Jeom and the Minister of Finance and Economy are smiling wryly.

‘Come on! Let’s have a fun consultation!’

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After Joseon pottery entered Alexandria through Mansur, there was a widespread perception that Joseon was unconditionally the best in pottery.

In such a situation, with the introduction of Gohlhoe porcelain, the pronoun meaning ceramics became ‘Joseon’. And Goholhoe porcelain was called ‘Bone Joseon’.

Before the intervention of incense, the synonym for porcelain in history was ‘China’, and Gohlhoe porcelain was called ‘Bone China’, but it was changed to Joseon.

And later, a fierce war of words broke out between China and Korea over this notation.

“The origin of ceramics is us!”

“Are there just one or two countries that made pottery? “Whenever something comes up, these guys insist that it’s from them!”

“Earthenware and pottery are different! “They learned pottery skills from us!”

“So what? “Who are these people who go crazy when they think of Goryeo?”

“Anyway, it’s wrong to call ceramics Joseon! “It has to change!”

“The European kids call us that because they want to, so why are they being such a damn thing to us? So if you’re going to make it, why don’t you make it properly!”

And Japan could not even intervene in such a war of words.

* * *

As the meeting was nearing its conclusion, Hyang joined the conversation.

“Abama soja, can I talk to them for a moment?”

“I allow it.”

“thank you.”

After receiving permission from King Sejong, Hyang asked Henrique.

“I heard that among the group I came with were monks from the West Region. Where are they now?”