Detective Ori Hides the Status Window - Chapter 211



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211. The Roaring Northern Expedition (1)

Discussions about strengthening northern military power that took place throughout the Joseon Dynasty were mostly focused on defensive measures.

Since there was neither the military power to actually attack the Qing nor the intention to do so, it can be easily overlooked as natural.

But to that extent, it is difficult to persuade the insiders. This is because even Joseon people can easily see that Aung is blindfolded.

The curse running down the spine of the three blood vessels is not easy. Since Hyojong, who pursued the northern expedition as if he were being chased so as not to follow in the footsteps of his ‘older brother’, the kings of Joseon had to bridge the gap between reality and ideals with plausible logic.

The Joseon kings, who had been struggling, seized an opportunity during the third rebellion.

It is not an opportunity to conquer the North, but an opportunity to persuasively establish Joseon’s strategic ideology.

A considerable number of contemporaries viewed the Qing ruling system as temporary and external.

The official justification for the founding of the Qing Dynasty was ‘we will avenge the Emperor Chongzheng’s actions by the rebels and take over the reign of the Ming Dynasty for a while (3rd century).’

Therefore, from the time of the Third Rebellion, Joseon understood that ‘if the Qing was pushed into a corner by the Han Chinese rebellion, it would give up the central plain and retreat to Manchuria.’

This is an emergency return protocol for the Jurchen tribe following the transfer of control of the Chinese mainland.

It may not be intuitive to modern people who understand the Qing Dynasty as a Chinese dynasty, but it is possible to understand it at least superficially when we consider that Britain withdrew to the mainland after the American Rebellion.

And the Cheonggwa Central Plains at that time had much less in common than Britain and the United States.

The problem is the Inner Mongolian tribes living in the northern part of the return route.

The Jurchen people were not only oppressing the Han people. If a large-scale rebellion broke out, the Mongols would not remain silent.

This is especially true now that most of the nobles of Inner Mongolia (Bagi) have been buried in Kyushu without any compensation, and due to the protracted Dzungar War, their war horses and livestock trade have been exported rather than revitalizing the domestic economy as before.

What should we do to prevent a situation where the Mongols cancel the Jurchen tribe’s return spell with a last hit?

The method is simple. All we have to do is make Joseon a ‘Benelux’.

After entering Pyeongan-do and replenishing supplies by looting, go straight to Hamgyeong-do, exit to Hunchun, north of the Duman River, and return to Yeonggotap.

It may be natural to ask whether the entire Joseon military is viewed as a dick, but it is difficult to refute the fact that the Joseon military was actually like a dick.

If interpreted from this perspective, the measures taken to govern the country diligently and to continuously reinforce border posts can be called a ‘Northern Exploration Project.’

The strategy that Kim Unhaeng dusted himself off was based on this.

In the preliminary discussion held at Bibyeonsa before the king’s meeting, Kim Unhaeng gave a more developed logic to other party leaders.

“From the Tang and Song to the Great Ming, once virtue declined, bands of thieves would arise everywhere and the people would turn their backs, making it impossible to avoid chaos. What about those barbarians? Therefore, we must not fail to respect King Hyeonjong’s extreme wisdom for foreseeing the future. “We must wait for the Mandate of Heaven rather than hastily cause a major disease first.”

If the Qing becomes confused and a military threat extends to Joseon, they will take a big hit with space defense and then retake the unclaimed Forbidden City.

The premise of this strategy is that a preemptive attack is impossible. Kim Unhaeng’s purpose was to nail this down.

It’s not just words. In this case, Joseon’s fighting power is gathered in Pyeongan-do, Kim Un-haeng’s territory, for ‘defense’.

Those with military power can start wars, but they can also stop wars.

The government uses all its assets to prevent the Jurchen tribe from being short-changed and controls the timing and method of the northern expedition as it wishes.

Of course, there were people like An Jeong-bok and Chae Je-gong who were disappointed that they were not raising a grand army and advancing north.

However, they are still low in rank or have retired from government positions. Current high-ranking officials who had a more realistic perspective thought that Kim Un-haeng’s change of heart meant a lot.

The method is a minor one. The very fact that even Kim Un-haeng decided to fight against the Qing was important.

The words that Left Councilor Hong Bong-han secretly spoke to Lee Hwon as a pretender speak for him.

“There was a public opinion that Kim Un-haeng had many talents, but was negligent in his loyalty due to his lack of deep understanding of political science. Now, after visiting the North on his own after your highness’s departure from school, it seems that justifiable indignation is welling up in his heart. “Your Majesty has nothing to worry about, as all peoples of the upper and lower reaches have been united through this.”

The king appointed Kim Un-haeng – who seemed to have somewhat suspicious intentions – as the new non-byeonsa and military commander. And the king announced that he would visit Bibyeonsa Temple within a few days to hear more details.

At this time, Kim Un-haeng also devoted himself to his main job for the first time as a government official.

The Northern Expedition was only a means to Kim Un-haeng, but the word means does not mean it was insignificant. Rather, it can be likened to a ferocious horse that falls to its death if controlled incorrectly.

Kim Unhaeng held the reins tightly. For his ‘true purpose’.

* * *

Of course, Jeong Hoo-gyeom and Princess Hwawan were still cautious.

So, at the time of archery, Jeong Hu-gyeom did not say anything that would offend Kim Un-haeng.

There could not have been more than one voice expressing concern over the presence of Western missionaries in the Donggung Palace. Even if interpreted in the most malicious way, it is nothing more than a presumptuous crime of criticizing the crown prince’s behavior.

Of course, as Kim Un-haeng has always used well, ‘judgment’ in any era is determined only by the mind and mood of the judicial authority, not by the rationality of the evidence.

But that’s exactly the problem. This is because Jeong Hu-gyeom is also the crown prince’s cousin.

If you say something for your master (Yongdudaegun), the punishment is also ambiguous.

The purpose of the Joseon-style punishment for destroying cell phones is to warn the owner. In the end, the arrow is aimed at Prince Yongdu, but from Lee Hwon’s perspective, he cannot help but be reluctant to advertise the unrest in the family over such a trivial matter. This is especially true not only because of the northern expedition project, but also because of the process of Lee Hwon’s acquisition of the throne.

From the perspective of Princess Hwawan and Jeong Hu-gyeom, it is not necessarily necessary to exterminate the crown prince or Kim Un-haeng. The purpose of the hat is ultimately to acquire power.

Therefore, if Kim Un-haeng had stayed in his position without doing anything, the two would have first increased their power by pushing Prince Yongdu to a certain extent. It is worth trying anything if you have to reach the final boss of succession to the throne, ‘Daericheongjeong’.

Currently, this is only the basic stage for Yongdu Prince to appear on the political stage. There is absolutely no reason for the still young Jeong Hoo-gyeom to go to trial.

However, Kim Un-haeng was thinking that it would be good if they ‘went out to judge and judge.’

So Kim Unhaeng decided to catch them by throwing bait into the sea called Bukbeol.

* * *

Before adding bait, the rice cake must be loosened.

The first was to take the form of an alliance by handing over Kaoru.

“Don’t be disappointed. I am a Jong 2nd rank, and the princess is a 2nd rank Jongju. “Isn’t this also success?”

“Captain. Even though I am a Japanese, I know more about the tombs and palaces than most Yeohang villagers. “Even if you don’t say anything, I’ll act like I’m happy.”

“My enlightenment has finally arrived. Still, you shouldn’t play like you do in Japan.”

“I don’t want to die either. But what should I do if the princess orders it?”

“You seem to be quite confident in your character. “Well, he’s the most handsome after me.”

“As a Confucian, you are speaking the words of Buddha. “People came to the pastry shop and drank tea and said, ‘The captain said that these days, there are a lot of young people like Jeong Hoo-gyeom and Hong Guk-yeong who think that if you have a good personality and are good at speaking, you will be successful.”

“noisy. If you don’t cultivate virtue, all the shells are useless. They have an evil mind to begin with, so as they grow older, their evil mind becomes visible through physiognomy. Like ugly looking Westerners. “Anyway, if anything happens, confess it immediately.”

“I understand.”

Since this was something I had done once at Namhansanseong Fortress, this went smoothly.

However, in the second piece, I encountered some resistance. In a way, it was an unreasonable request than that of slaves.

“Lee Hwan. “You will soon turn fifteen, so can’t you be called a bookkeeper?”

“Have you heard of a divorce?”

“no. “I have to go into the military gate.”

As of the Joseon Dynasty, the qualification for an adult male was ‘marriage’, not ‘military service’. Kim Yi-hwan tilted his head.

“Which camp leader are you? “I don’t think the soldiers would happily follow the boy captain.”

Kim Unhaeng was saddened by his son’s sense of privilege. He wondered why something like that came out of someone who had only followed the path of fairness and justice. As a person from a democratic republic, he had to take on the responsibilities of a modern man.

“What nonsense? What can you do to become a general? “Just go to the military building.”

“yes? “How can a nobleman serve in the military?”

“Why are you a nobleman? It’s me, not you, who is the leader. “So what did you do without a past job?”

“My father didn’t join until the terms and conditions were completed… … .”

“If you don’t like it, go to Gangnam University. “Mr. Ko (Go Bong-hwan) will guide you well.”

“I’m going to the military.”

For Kim Yi-hwan, the military is not a difficult hardship. Social punishment is meaningless to those who transcend social class. It is the same principle that the third generation of a chaebol will not feel any inconvenience even if they are sentenced to prison.

But Gangnam University is different. Most of the students there are of the same status as Kim Ihwan or higher.

And Go Bong-hwan has specialized in handling only such students. In keeping with the will of Kim Un-haeng, who built Gangnam Castle by burning boats on the golden sand riverside, he is a vicious instructor who treats students like a baseball team that ignores human rights.

“I will place you in Suwon Busa’s Pyohagun. “Be prepared to be there for two or three years.”

Kim Yi-hwan, who was sighing deeply, his eyes changed.

“Did you say Suwon-bu?”

“Yes. Since this is where the king’s royal residence is, we must be especially careful.”

Since there is no Sureocheong or Namhansanseong Fortress, this means that he will install his own body next to Sangwang Lee Geum.

Of course, it cannot be denied that Shangwang is still politically important. However, it was not well understood that he would send his son to a king who had lost all power and only had to keep a close eye on him.

The father and son of the Joseon Dynasty were one in a real sense, not a metaphor.

‘Our ancestors achieved success through the connections and money they made by selling the country, but we are different people from our ancestors, so don’t criticize us and take our property!’ The bullshit logic of the pro-Japanese descendants of the 21st century does not work in Joseon.

We inherited life and assets from our ancestors, so how can we avoid the sins of our ancestors? Can a person who is full of stolen goods avoid the crime of theft?

In Joseon, even the king was imprisoned there. Samjonghyeolmaek actually didn’t want to do anything like conquer the North.

This applies not only to sin but also to merit. A reward for one’s descendants was a reward for oneself. There were many people who were even willing to die if it guaranteed the prosperity of their descendants.

So, if Kim Un-haeng really wants to make his child a classless child, it would be much better to give him a position as an assistant in the Northern Expedition Project. The ball shines, the cause is excellent, and there is no comparison in terms of safely gaining experience.

Since Kim Unhaeng is the person who has the least connection to self-sacrifice, there is no way he would make his son suffer in the shadows and out of sight. Not because he cherishes his son, but because his son is himself.

However, if Kim Un-haeng insists on putting his children in Suwon, there is only one answer.

That place is more important than the Northern Expedition.

Lee Hwan Kim answered.

“I already know what your father wants. “As a descendant of a family that has benefited the country for generations, how could you not sacrifice yourself for the country?”

“After all, he is my son. Then I’ll leave it to you. From now on, everything that is mine will be yours.”

“Please leave it to me.”

The father and son looked at each other and thought the same thing.

The other person was laughing so unluckily.

* * *

Even if we leave aside the original intention, which only Lee Hwan and I know, on the surface, my action to put Lee Hwan in the rear will first make Joya happy.

I also felt something about this Jeong Hoo-gyeom incident.

While I was away from Seoul, petty people who were jealous of loyalists grew like mold. If guys like Jinhoe talk next to the king, it’s going to be difficult.

I’m not saying the king will betray me. A more realistic possibility is that the king would expend his limited political resources trying to stop such guys.

If I leave behind a ‘hostage’ called my son when I return to Pyeongan Province, there will be no more talk about Lee Gwal. Of course, it is only a secondary purpose, but it is a very significant benefit.

Why do we need hostages?

That’s because from now on, I plan to possess military power that can overthrow the country.

That point must be carried out at the upcoming ‘Joseon Military Commission before the King’. While I was organizing the materials at home for that, Jangbok came in.

“Captain. “A guest has arrived at the purge.”

It felt like I heard a phone call ringing with an investment recommendation while I was in the middle of a promotion battle. I didn’t hide my irritation.

“Didn’t you say you weren’t meeting guests because you had to see the chief inspector soon?”

“That’s true, but they are from the same clan and are very strong… … .”

I raised my head.

“What did you get?”

Jangbok was stingy. And I clicked my tongue.

This is a problem when AI is equipped with too much flexibility. The word mechanical is often used to mean frustrating, but machines have their advantages and should not go beyond what machines are capable of.

I took away the injeolmi, a handful of brown sugar, and half a roll of yellow silk that Jangbok had received as a bribe. Then I decided to meet him despite my busy schedule.

It’s not because I thought he must have a lot of money to give such expensive items to a servant. Didn’t Jangbok clearly say he was from a Japanese family?

People from the same family should help each other. And according to what Jangbok said while crying, he was a member of the Haeng clan among the Jangdong Kim clan. If I turn away, I will be criticized.

“okay. How do you use Hwi? “Whose descendants are they?”

“I haven’t heard of him, but he is said to be the great-grandson of Kim Baek-bong, who served as the county governor.”

The genealogy in my head went crazy. Baekbong is a pen name, and the person from the county who uses that name is Kim Su-bin (金壽賓), who was a mediocre scholar during the reign of King Injo.

In that case, if you think about it, you are quite far from me. Well, I didn’t know that even though they were from the Hang clan. They are of the same generation as the children of Kim Si-bal, who captured and imprisoned King Gyeongjong’s envoys in the past.

Then hmm. What kind of government position would be good? Considering that he has this much money, the position at Pyongseongwan would not be very attractive.

But I was wrong.

The family in that row was someone I knew well. So, not here, but in Korea.

A middle-aged man with unkempt clothes, who I couldn’t see the money in his eyes – the guy next to me looked more like a nobleman – happily took my hand.

“This person’s name is Kim Yak-haeng (金若行). “He is a distant brother to you, and I am sorry for not being able to greet you sooner.”

Claimant of the first official title Geonwon of the Joseon Dynasty.

The man who shocked and frightened King Yeongjo with a single appeal and made him temporarily abandon his political affairs.

The first person to experience ‘triple speed exile’.

It was Kim Yak-haeng.

* * *

In a way, I even missed Kim Yak-haeng’s impassioned speech, crying out loud.

“Nowadays, the Qing government is unable to stop the invasion of thieves externally and has lost its virtue internally, so there is a lot of resentment, so now is an opportunity to wash away the humiliation. I already know that my Grand Master assists the Holy Statue with such great intentions. In order for the people at the upper and lower levels to follow this, shouldn’t we retroactively raise the emperor’s title at the Five Temples (5th generation after King Injo), hold a ceremony at the South Gate, and perform a dance for eight days?”

Do not be ridiculous. If it’s a six-day dance, it’s fine even if it’s a zombie ritual music, but if it’s an eight-day dance, it’s absolutely not okay even if it consists of only idol dance groups.

I closed my eyes, suppressing the urge to tell him to pull me out right away. You may have less genes than a stranger, but you are still similar to your adopted brother.

“It is said that the rites and music of the Zhou Dynasty were inherited only by the Lu Dynasty, but that does not mean that they are replaced by the Lu Dynasty. “I don’t think it’s something to discuss lightly.”

Kim Yak-haeng panicked with a very surprised expression. hey. What are you surprised by? Are you surprised that I am skeptical about the Northern Expedition? You’re not surprised because I know the predictions, right?

But then the guy next to me opened his mouth.

“The words in the Literary Chronicles were saying that Duke Zhou was a subject and not a descendant of Eun or Song. “Compared to the Jurchen people like Jian Yong, how can we say that there is no cause in the East?”

A strange premonition passed by along with the colors of the gifts Jangbok received earlier.

Instead of yelling and asking where someone was interfering, I asked a little nervously.

“What is your name?”

“It is not a name worthy of being revealed in front of the High Commissioner, so please just call me Park Ga (朴哥).”

Author’s Note

1. It is said that Shakyamuni had a disciple and cousin named Ananda, and he was so handsome that some women not only came into the temple to see him, but also kidnapped him or tried to deceive him with magic. Lyrics that reveal one’s shoulders were forbidden only to Ananda. And Shakyamuni also acknowledged Ananda as ‘the second handsomest after me.’

2. When Kim Un-haeng first established Gangnam Castle, he burned ships to prevent students from escaping, which was featured in episode 39, ‘A Certain Gangnam Academy City’.