touchnovel Chapter 465
Chapter 465
Episode 465: Liaodong (1)
While the May Dong movement was sprouting in the West, Joseon’s days were as peaceful as ever.
As the scope of Joseon’s influence gradually increased and the market expanded, related lawsuits were filed several times a day from all directions to administrative agencies and tribunals across the country.
A significant portion of the cases could be resolved based on legal codes such as the Joseon Gyeonggukjeon and Sokyukjeon, which had already been rewritten in Hunminjeongeum and were firmly established, but the number of lawsuits that were difficult to resolve with existing laws began to increase.
“How should I resolve this...”
“I would like to do it this way according to my personal intuition, but if I consider morality, a different decision emerges...”
The parties to the lawsuit and those who will be subject to this law in the future say it is reasonable. In order to come up with a law that would be approved, not only the umpire and researchers at the Ministry of Justice, but also Sejong and Hyang had to debate and debate until late at night.
“There is still a lot of work to be done in the lab and Area 51...” As Hyang
was about to leave while talking about Area 51 and the lab, Sejong said just one word.
“Seonwi (Zen).”
With that one word, Hyang had no choice but to sit down on the road.
* * *
After working extra hours late into the night, Hyang continued to complain as he returned to the East Palace.
“Where did you learn how to threaten like that? “I...”
Hyang suddenly stopped talking, glanced at the inner coffin following him, and grumbled inwardly.
‘Ah-oh! The Sejong I knew didn’t seem like that! It’s the same in the Annals! ‘It’s the same with dramas!’
But I soon forgot about the scent.
The reason why Jo Mal-saeng, Hwang Hee, and other ministers gave up their jobs and started working was because of King Sejong’s threats.
* * *
Hyang’s complaints continued.
‘Besides, where did you learn about work-life balance?’
Recently, a strange rumor has been circulating among the eunuchs.
-His Majesty the Lord is looking into what delicacies are available throughout Joseon!
-He is not just looking, but is organizing something by comparing it with the railroads throughout Joseon!
After hearing the rumors from the eunuchs, Hyang became curious and visited King Sejong.
“I heard that there is a separate investigation being conducted these days.”
“ah? that?”
In response to Hyang’s question, Sejong took out a thick booklet and held it out to Hyang, as if it was nothing special.
“It’s only half-completed yet, but it’s been organized in some way.”
After receiving the book from King Sejong, Hyang immediately opened it and looked at the contents.
“huh? This?”
The book in question was divided into several chapters. And the standard for dividing those chapters was the route of the railroad.
‘Yeongnam Line, Honam Line, Gongchung Line, Gangwon Line... Huh?’
In the next section of the classified book, the delicacies that were famous around the stations where each line stopped were recorded.
“This is...”
“Do you remember what you told me before? When the road construction is over, why not travel around Joseon and taste the delicacies of famous restaurants and restaurants? Since the road and railroad construction has already been completed, wouldn’t it be a good idea to give it a try? Anyway, I have to take a break and do some maintenance before heading to the new area, so I plan to use that time to take a look around. This is necessary not only for me, but also for your mother. “Haven’t you gone through a lot of hardships since you entered the palace?”
“yes.”
When King Sejong mentioned Queen Soheon, Hyang could no longer object.
As King Sejong said, Queen Soheon suffered a great tragedy when King Sejong ascended to the throne and her family was destroyed. After that, when a fire broke out in Hanseong, she took the lead on behalf of King Sejong while pregnant. As if that wasn’t enough, when the Beomgwol Incident occurred due to Yangnyeong, he took his bow and arrows and jumped into the battlefield to protect King Sejong.
Thanks to this, Hyang had to create exercise methods and equipment for not only King Sejong but also Queen Soheon.
King Sejong also always felt sorry for Queen Soheon.
Sejong continued speaking to Hyang.
“This year is Shinyu Year (1441, the 23rd year of King Sejong’s reign), so it has been 24 years since I ascended to the throne. “I think it would be good to take a break and enjoy some entertainment before heading to Shinji.”
Hyang had no choice but to bow her head at Sejong’s words.
* * *
As it was revealed that the landless land discovered by Maeng Jin-ho was not just a large island but a continent, the Joseon government exchanged opinions to decide on a name.
There were various opinions, but the final conclusion was Shinji.
-It’s a new land that no one knew about. There is nothing that suits him other than Shinji.
Both the ministers and the village agreed with King Sejong’s decision. Because it was too large a land to be called a province or province.
And as already planned, it was concluded that King Sejong would go to manage this shrine. This was because there was no suitable person other than King Sejong whenever there was a conflict of interest and to suppress rebellion.
“what’s the matter?”
The farmers, startled by the sudden sound of the bell, looked at the tall watchtower in the middle of the dam.
One of the farmers, who kept ringing the bell and watching the light emitting device flash, deciphered the signal.
“Aftershocks... invasion... invasion...”
“Aftershocks?”
As soon as the word ‘aftershock’ came out, the farmers quickly moved to the village.
“Move quickly!”
“We need to quickly take care of our family and go home!”
“Move quickly!”
While the farmers working in the fields were busy, an uproar broke out in the village.
“Move quickly!”
“You have to take care of the grain....”
“You have to take care of the grain and then eat it!” “Move quickly!”
At the urging of the soldiers guarding the entrance to the village, those who remained in the village packed up as little luggage as possible and moved to Boro with other families.
* * *
The evacuation of residents took place quickly. Because it was a border area, residents were always prepared and had regular evacuation drills.
Of course, there was resistance every time I did this kind of training.
“Ah! “There is so much to do, so what are you doing?”
“What a shame!”
Those who were grumbling like that came out from the mouths of the soldiers and military officers, saying, ‘It’s a fate!’ I had to move without hesitation.
This was a time when breaking the commandments was treason.
Meanwhile, it was Hyang who thought about this kind of training.
“Civil defense training in this day and age...”
Despite grumbling, the governor came up with a plan and submitted it to King Sejong. After reviewing the plan, the ministers and King Sejong decided to implement it right away.
“It is said that it is an appropriate measure indeed!”
* * *
As residents of nearby villages heard the sound of the bell and were hurriedly fleeing to the fortress, an uproar was breaking out inside the fortress as well.
“You’re a Yeo Jin-in?”
Officer Oh Bang-seop, who was working in his office, came out and checked the situation.
First officer Kang Seong-won immediately answered Oh Bang-seop’s question.
“That’s right!”
“How many?”
“About 300!”
“What is the distance?”
“According to what we observed from the watchtower, we just passed 5 ri to the north!”
Oh Bang-seop, who was hastily tying his helmet strap while receiving the first officer’s report, asked a question with some hope.
“Aren’t they just passing by?”
“It’s heading straight here!”
“Shit!”
Oh Bang-seop, who climbed the castle wall while swearing, lifted the telescope and put it to his eyes.
“Damn it...”
Oh Bang-seop gritted his teeth as he spit out an insult as he saw the Jurchen tribes running in the distance, kicking up dust.
“What time is it now? It’s still a raid. It’s a raid! “Ready for battle!”
“Yes ready for battle!”
Following Oh Bang-seop’s orders, the officers and soldiers moved around busily.
Soldiers with long guns climbed the castle wall and began loading their guns, and artillerymen removed the packaging covering the artillery pieces and Eulsik freight cars and prepared to fire.
“Bring the lightning strike lightning!”
“Bring the coal cans for the freight car!”
Oh Bang-seop, who was happily looking at the soldiers preparing to fight despite the crowded situation, turned his expression serious as he alternately looked at the villagers running towards the wide open gate of the reservoir and the Jurchen tribe running from afar.
“Is this dangerous?”