Detective Ori Hides the Status Window - Chapter 208



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208. Seven Years’ War: East Asia Expansion Pack (2)

Kim Unhaeng was not the only one who shifted Joseon’s trade with China from exporting raw materials to exporting goods.

A similar phenomenon was occurring in Jeju, at the other end of Pyeongan Island where Kim Unhaeng is located.

The reason was that the king’s governing philosophy applied to Pyeongan-do and Jeju-do was similar.

Originally, Park Ji-won, who had been serving as a top official at the Jeju Customs Gate for a long time due to Kim Un-haeng’s threats, eventually resigned and devoted himself to ranching, was again appointed as a pastor in Jeju. He had the specialty of evaluating the merits of sheep horses and sheep dogs.

Even excluding the history of Kwan Ah-mun, who is involved in various interests, rancher Park Ji-won is a member of Jeju Island who has already given himself the pen name Dumu (a nickname for Hallasan Mountain).

If you’re not careful, you’ll end up like Kim Un-haeng. It was an administration that was impossible in Joseon, where officials were extremely wary of regional collusion.

However, King Lee Hwon’s strong will was based on old historical records.

‘In the past, monarchs often failed because they abandoned loyal subjects because of suspicion. If King Chupae had trusted Fan Jeung and Yeongpo, wouldn’t the Han Dynasty have lasted 400 years from the beginning? ah! ‘If the Later Zhou of Gyehan had been of the same mind as Kang Yu, how would Chang’an and Luoyang have been in the hands of traitors?’

Since it was impossible to curse the king, only Kim Unhaeng, who corrupted the king, was cursed.

Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty considered Wang Mang a loyal subject, and Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty also properly evaluated An Lushan’s extraordinary military capabilities and supported him. It’s just that it doesn’t appear in military novels.

However, the ruling party, the Noron Party, was silent for now.

If Park Ji-won, a founding contributor who had been with Kim Un-haeng even before the Chundang was formed, took charge of the North and South together with Kim Un-haeng, the party’s position would likely be further strengthened.

The opposition party, the Noron minority, Soron, and Namin, thought positively (since they could not stop it anyway).

The explanation that two influential figures of Chundang could be kept in the province for a long time was quite plausible. Positive power made the court peaceful.

Above all, since Kim Unhaeng had a track record, there was no way to prove that the king’s greeting was wrong.

Originally, courage and recklessness were just names that changed depending on the results.

History will tell who was right.

* * *

Because of the war with Britain, the overall scale of Gangnam maritime trade decreased significantly, but the scale felt by Jeju actually increased.

This is because all trade with Japan, which was virtually blocked, was absorbed into Jeju.

Hwabukpo, Jeju’s main trade port, was boiling over as if winter would never come.

If the horsehair seller or hoe seller who used to go to Jeju 10 years ago came back, he would say, “This is not Jeju.”

The port was filled with large merchant ships, barges that outnumbered the old Dongrae Waegwan. It seemed like a nimble person could go quite far just by jumping from boat to boat.

Soybeans, one of China’s major exports to Japan, were pushed to a height that warrants the use of the word “climbing.” A silken stream flowed between the foothills of Kong, and the rare grasses and trees of the south raised their scent like deer antlers.

Heaps of sugar, which no king of Joseon could see in such a unit, were also visible here and there. Gangnam Sugar also had no choice but to lower its prices to some extent due to the ‘Yugu grain threshing’ business that continued after the ‘rescue’ of the Potato Prince Kim Un-haeng.

However, a question arises here.

This place, like Pyeongan-do, is too snowy for gun smuggling. However, it is not as if Joseon has any goods worth exporting to China.

What are you trying to exchange these many products for?

The answer to that was right here, just not visible.

About a hundred large and small fishing boats and barges were tied up in the port. That was the product of Joseon.

* * *

Go Sanhui, a Zhejiang merchant, was a lucky captain who survived being pushed to the edge of the Pacific Ocean and was chased by pirates before becoming the first Joseon Dynasty maritime trader.

It remains to be seen whether it will be fortunate to tear up the emperor’s yesterday’s poem at the Shanghai Assembly Hall and participate in the rebellion at the Heaven and Earth Meeting.

In any case, his colleagues, who highly valued his resourcefulness and luck, did not hesitate to appoint Go San-hwi as the representative of the Joseon Dynasty negotiations.

Yeo-gak, where foreigners stay in this port, is not that special. Go San-hwi sat down with Pastor Jeju through the mediation of one of those international hosts.

Jiwon Park said.

“I heard that it was devastated by war and extortion, but to this extent, it is true that they are the rich people of Gangnam who spend 20,000 won and 200,000 won of silver to decorate their home garden.”

Go Sanhwi lowered his head.

“no. Now, as the great man said, everyone is in a miserable situation. Let’s just look at one thing and muster up all the strength we had for breastfeeding. Fortunately, the great man kept his promise, so I can only take it easy.”

Park Ji-won, who knew Go San-hwi’s identity, could have just taken away the goods that Go San-hwi was carrying, executed him, and charged him with treason.

However, since Park Ji-won was not Kim Un-haeng, he complied with the deal with Go San-hwi.

Park Ji-won took off the hour hand and spoke.

“It has been called the Namseonbukma (南船北馬) since ancient times, and people wondered what the problem was that there was a shortage of ships in Gangnam, but it was worth it to subdue the Yeonggili people.”

There are definitely a lot of boats in Gangnam. Even shipbuilding, which has Dutch-style sawmills and shipyards, cannot keep up with its production capacity.

However, now merchants cannot build ships with peace of mind. If you try to make it, it will only be taken away by the military under the pretext of ‘subjugating the Yeonggili people’.

But merchants needed a lot of ships, especially small ones.

Not for business.

“In Joseon, where the ban is lifted, ships will not be used that much. “I have gathered everything I have, so keep it safe and take it with you.”

Judging by Park Ji-won’s attitude, it seems that the Joseon government did not want to get involved in the matter, but Go San-hwi and Cheonjihoe’s hopes were just the opposite. So, Go San-hwi tried to talk about something sensitive.

“The old law of the two kings triangle (giving preferential treatment to the descendants of the previous and previous dynasties) is so precious that even now, in the country (Qing), ancestral rites are performed to the descendants of the Zhou clan as a favor to the descendants of the Zhou clan. Let’s connect. However, the lost descendant happened to appear in Fort Fujian.”

Park Ji-won clicked his tongue inwardly. However, Go San-hwi ended up bringing out the main point that Park Ji-won did not want to hear.

“As for his appearance, with his blond hair and blue eyes, he is as extraordinary as the old great emperor Sun Quan, and is worthy of being admired by the people of Jiangnan. Soon, many people will be asking him to take charge of the Zhou clan.”

Park Ji-won couldn’t ask if you were Kim Chun-sik. It is certain that they took in an illegitimate child born from British contamination somewhere and gave him Son Quan, who resembles the most British person among celebrities whose appearance is known.

However, Park Ji-won cannot answer rashly.

Pastor Jeju is a third-rank official, a rank higher than that of other pastors.

In some ways, it was a more unconventional ride than Kim Un-haeng.

Kim Un-haeng was also a 3rd rank Dangsan monk at Park Ji-won’s age, but he only achieved this position by performing a variety of acrobatics to save the crown prince and overthrow the king.

However, this does not mean that Kim Un-haeng will feel unfair and become angry. Park Ji-won was now paying for that stunt in arrears.

There is no way the Jeju pastor came to the port to do business.

Park Ji-won’s mission was to detect trends in southern China and respond to the situation.

When Park Ji-won started walking the tightrope between subtle hints and preventing misunderstandings, a little luck happened.

As if sensing Park Ji-won’s embarrassment, a young woman quietly came in and sat down at the drinking table.

It was Kim Man-deok (金萬德), the broker and owner of this place, who actually made this deal, which could not be moved from the coffin, behind the scenes.

It was rewarding for Park Ji-won to recognize her talent and ambition and remove her from the position. Park Ji-won also worked naturally and had Kim Man-deok hit the glass.

“The emperor has the highest intention to uphold loyalty, so how could he abolish the presiding officer’s reign? You should listen to the requests of the people of Gangnam. “I hope to load this ship with brave soldiers and send them to Dongning (Taiwan) to restore their homeland.”

Recover the continent, the homeland of the Ming Dynasty. And these ships, which will be one of the means, have no choice but to collude with Britain and hide them in Taiwan, as anyone with a brain can guess.

Go San-hwi wondered how far Park Ji-won had seen through.

And to Go San-hwi, Park Ji-won said something that could have two meanings.

“But the people of Yeonggili are extremely cunning, so you will have to be careful.”

Officially, this is an obvious statement about how dangerous an attack on Britain is.

And, unofficially, it was also a warning that Britain would not only do good things for the people of Gangnam.

* * *

Britain’s decision to allow France to preserve Canada and western Louisiana had both pros and cons.

The advantage was that it was possible to focus more of the army and navy on East Asia because the territory to be protected was reduced, but the disadvantage was that Britain’s expected income also decreased in proportion to the reduced burden.

From the perspective of the British people living in the North American colonies, the latter was important.

The taxes levied on sugar and iron were indirect taxes, so they were not immediately felt. However, it was unacceptable that the land that should have been given as compensation to the Virginia militia who participated in the French and Indian War was drastically reduced from what was promised.

The current American economy is similar to Joseon. Land and slaves are the most important assets.

George Washington, a young regiment commander who led the Virginia militia, decided to exert political influence on behalf of his former colleagues and subordinates.

However, as soon as he shook the string connecting him to the British mainland, the man who rushed to Virginia as if he had been waiting for him was a much bigger figure than Washington expected.

Washington, still a ‘subject of the King of England’, paid tribute to John Campbell, Earl of Lodon.

“I have heard that your Excellency has been appointed Governor of Edinburgh. Congratulations. “Considering what I had to do during the war, I should have come to see you a long time ago, but as you can see, life is hard.”

During the war, Washington’s relationship with the native officers who looked down on him was worse than with his enemy, the French-Indian Confederacy.

Even though it was wartime, there was even a trial over command authority. Campbell, who was the commander-in-chief of the Virginia area, was one of the people who sided with Washington in the dog fight at the time.

Washington expected Campbell to watch his back this time too. As expected, Campbell smiled a kind smile.

What came out of his mouth was British humor, though.

“Are you in need? I heard it all. He stole a young, beautiful widow from a dance and acquired 20,000 acres of land and numerous slaves. The reputation of being feared by Indians as a village predator [Conotocaurius] is gone. “The skill of devouring everything is excellent.”

“haha. “Please call it a blessing from God worthy of true love.”

What the indiscriminate adulterer, who is already having an affair with his friend’s wife during his honeymoon period and will give birth to 10 illegitimate children in the future, deserves is not a blessing but a headshot with the tablets of the Ten Commandments, but the Lord’s original plan is so subtle and far-reaching that it is difficult for humans to understand. .

So Campbell just brought up his business.

“I received your letter. It’s unfortunate, but it doesn’t look like land distribution permission will be easily obtained due to this expedition to China. Even if it does, it will probably be worthless land.”

Washington’s face changed to that of a future independence fighter.

“What good will saving the land of this distant colony do for the king’s treasury? “Is this a courtesy to veterans?”

“Even if a person pays only a few shillings in taxes, it sustains the country. Besides, of course I won’t deny the merits of the Virginia militia, but ultimately we had to withdraw from the North.”

“It’s because of the tricks of politicians—”

“—Like the kind of politics you are trying to do now? know.”

Washington is about the same age as Kim Un-haeng. He, who had not yet matured, was embarrassed and could not handle the criticism, ‘You called me to get rid of me, too.’

The veteran count comforted him.

“It’s only been a few years since we got the farm, so it probably hasn’t rusted yet. “How about taking a sword instead of a whip and leading Virginia’s brave young men once again?”

The navy is sufficient for Britain. But what was always lacking was the army.

Now that the mainland army is tired and the anti-war atmosphere is boiling, the Virginia militia is worth a lot of money.

Of course, the military honors achieved against the Indians are also an unavoidable factor to consider.

However, what was more important was that there was no political burden even if those in the colony died.

Count Campbell campaigned by omitting the latter and emphasizing only the former.

“Not only will you be able to complete the honor that was somewhat incomplete in the last war, obtain the treasures of the East, but if you do well, you can also aim for the position of governor of the new colony.”

However, not all British people were delighted with the conquest. Washington said in a nonchalant tone.

“I don’t like faraway adventures. The small happiness provided by land, slaves, cotton, and tobacco is enough. The last war was just fought to protect our hometown and property. “Baron Geoffrey Amherst would be delighted.”

“In a way, it was because of him that things happened like this, so how could that be? The only thing you have to worry about is what disease will spread to the Chinese people and kill them all. “You can’t have long-term trade or governance with that kind of attitude.”

If current Virginia Governor Jeffrey Amherst had heard, he would have been heartbroken. Of course, neither of them were interested in such a governor.

“Is it this American manor that you want? That’s good too. If you complete the expedition safely, I promise. “I will make sure that no one can travel by carriage in Virginia without setting foot on your land.”

This means that Washington could make a deal to receive land in Virginia in exchange for giving someone else the interest in China that he would have if he were victorious. This means that China’s interests are much more valuable than Virginia’s land.

Washington licked his lips.

“Can I decide on compensation after I go there?”

“of course.”

* * *

The scorpions and poisonous snakes wriggling in Daecheong’s clothes, such as Shandong White Lotus Bridge, British Opium, Gangnam Cheonjihoe, and Joseon Kim Chun-sik, have not yet been revealed.

But unfortunately, these are not the days of Guangxi and Xuantong.

Although the regular surveillance network has been greatly damaged due to the public’s neglect and the exhaustion of the government system, the Qing emperor’s paranoid direct intelligence network, completed during the Yongzheng era, is still alive.

Even amidst the storm of false reports, fabricated statistics, and delusions of military delusion, Emperor Qianlong sensed that the areas of darkness beyond his brilliance were increasing.

The exact identity is not yet known. However, Emperor Qianlong had a rough idea of ​​‘why’ the darkness occurred.

Zungar in Tianshan, England in Taiwan, swarms of flies here and there in Gangnam, etc. are some kind of by-products that occurred while he was completing his ten martial arts skills. But the by-product was unexpectedly annoying.

Are those small, insignificant people going on a rampage because they think the country is shaking over something like that?

A sharp sound came from the hand of Emperor Qianlong, who was sitting in the Zhonghua Hall (the emperor’s dressing room and lounge) in the Forbidden City while receiving robes.

The jade playthings he always liked broke when they collided with each other.

The nearsighted people on the left and right quickly offered other tortoise shells. All the precious jade toys in the world were there (except for the ones made by the emperor’s younger brother, Hong Yan. They were in the concubine).

Emperor Qianlong picked up one of them again and rolled it in his hand.

I felt like I needed to clean the room first before taking on the 6th Ten Battles, following Ryukyu, Satsuma, England, Russia, and Dzungar.

Emperor Qianlong immediately shook off his sleeves, got up, and headed to Taihe Hall, where his subjects were waiting.

Since, objectively, there is currently no major threat, it was also a premonition that only the masters of humanity could have.

Rather than completing quests at your leisure, a fight will soon come in which you will have to give your all.

The Qing’s resources are not limited to green spirits and eight cavalry. There is a lot of power that can be drawn out.

Once the emperor realized the abnormality of the world order, the difficulty level of the Seven Years’ War East Asia expansion pack increased significantly.

Author’s Note

1. The episode in which Kim Un-haeng threatened Park Ji-won to keep him in office as the head of the Jeju Gwansan Gate was in episode 183, “The Burning World,” and in episode 172, Go San-hwi, who appeared in the “Windy Jeju Island,” part, along with other merchants, sympathized with the Cheonjihoe and ruled against Emperor Qianlong. The tearing up of yesterday’s poem appears in episode 189, ‘Spear and Shield’. The Dutch sawmill and shipyard episode is also the ‘Spear and Shield’ part (Episode 188).

2. Although it is true that 20,000 people and 200,000 nyang gardens are different people. The person who invested 20,000 men was Wang Wulin of the early Qing Dynasty, and the person who spent 200,000 nyang over 3 years was Jeong Ji-jeon during the Qianlong era, and both were Huizhou Yansang.

3. The Qing Dynasty also enshrined the descendants of the Ming Dynasty imperial family as Yeon Eun-hu and held ancestral rites. They were stationed in Nanjing and belonged to the Jeongbaekgi Han army, which was inherited until the end of the Qing Dynasty.

Zhu Yuxun (朱煜勛), who succeeded the Guangxu Emperor, was a loyal subject who stayed by Puyi’s side, and ironically, the family is currently classified as a member of the Manchurian people. Won Soong-hwan’s descendants also continued to participate in the war against Russia as part of Jeong Baek-gi’s Korean army.

4. Kim Man-deok was a famous female magnate in Jeju Island and was initially a government official. After she grew up, she realized that her government was being looked down on, so she quit and became a guest housekeeper and became successful. Later, she used all the money she earned throughout her life to relieve Jeju from poor harvests. Chae Je-gong, Jeong Yak-yong and others left biographies and reviews of Kim Man-deok.

5. In fact, Washington was busy trying to obtain land to be given to the Virginia militia.

6. Conotocarius (who fought against Washington) means ‘village destroyer’ or ‘village devourer’ in the Algonquin language. It is not because of Washington alone; it is a title given to his great-grandfather, John Washington, after he called out five chiefs to negotiate and slaughtered them, and his great-grandson George, who similarly massacred Indians, was given the same title. George Washington himself often went by this name.

The widow in the story is Washington’s wife, Martha Custis, and the friend’s wife is Sally Fairfax. Washington, who lived well and lived well in his wife’s manor, sent Sally a letter asking her to come and live with him when she later became a widow.

7. Emperor Yongzheng communicated directly with low-level local officials and operated several separate information organizations for the emperor. Known as the highest decision-making organization of the late Qing Dynasty, the Military Office was originally created by Emperor Yongzheng to replace the Council of Ministers (Council of Ministers), and initially functioned as an information organization.