Black Corporation: Joseon

Episode 1018: The name of the firewood is the arms race (11)

“Interesting. There is a contradiction in the envoy’s words. As the envoy said, the empire only handed over a map. But why does Jim have to come out and say that Gloria is a landless country? Jim “Why does the Empire have to go that far? Oh, I’ll tell you in advance, don’t even think about using ‘peace’ as an excuse.”

“……..”

This time, Louis’ mouth was covered.

‘I tried so hard and thought so hard! Is this the leisure of the strong?’

It was Louis who did his best until just before he met Hyeon for the last time on his way to Seoul before departing from Paris.

‘With this bout, we will deal a diplomatic blow to the empire!’

This was Louis and France’s plan. Although it had faded due to the exhaustion of its national power during the Hundred Years’ War, France was a country worthy of the title of ‘the most powerful country in Europe’. However, his pride was greatly injured as he was constantly being dragged around by the empire that suddenly emerged in the East.

-I admit that there is a lot to learn and that it is a powerful country. But it is also true that my pride was hurt!

Therefore, they thought of the negotiation to purchase the sea emergency as an opportunity to repay the humiliation they had suffered so far.

-This is an opportunity to gain both utility and self-esteem!

But now, it was a situation where both parties exchanged blows one at a time.

‘If you make even the slightest mistake here, you will fail! No, I’m glad it’s just Pato. If I make a mistake, the power could be concentrated on Portugal and Italy!’

Hyun, who saw Louis with a frustrated expression desperately searching for an answer, was the first to come to a conclusion.

“In Jim’s view, Gloria is not something the Empire should be involved in. I think it is right for the European parties to resolve that issue. However, Portugal and Italy are allies of the Empire. If an ally falls into crisis, I have no choice but to help. Of course, “It is assumed that the allies will not go to war first.”

Louis’ face brightened at Hyun’s words.

“If that is the Empire’s policy, France will also respond accordingly. If Portugal and Italy do not go too far, France will not be the first to start a war.”

“That’s enough to convince Jim and the Empire.”

Louis and Hyeon smiled and reached an agreement. The ministers watching the negotiations around them muttered to themselves.

‘The saying ‘Ihyeonryeongbihyeonryeong (耳懸鈴鼻懸鈴) is an earring when worn on the ear and a nose ring when worn on the nose’ fits perfectly.’

The agreement that Hyun and Louis saw could be interpreted differently depending on their positions. If a serious conflict broke out between France, Portugal and Italy in Gloria, the Empire could view it as a war against the alliance, while France would insist that it was a simple dispute, which would complicate matters. The opposite was also true.

Anyway, having reached an agreement in this way, Hyun and Louis moved on.

“I guess this is the real point. You want the empire’s sea emergency front? Hmm. I’ll ask again. Why should I hand over the sea emergency front to France?”

“It’s for peace in Europe.”

“Peace in Europe? What does that mean?”

“Competition among European countries is fierce. If one person becomes even a little stronger alone, it will lead to war. However, if everyone’s skills are similar, war will not easily break out.”

“In my opinion, it’s not because of fierce competition, but it seems like old benevolence or justice is more appropriate, don’t you think?”

“That may be true. But whatever the reason, if everyone’s skills are similar, war will be difficult to break out, so wouldn’t peace continue?”

Hyeon lightly nodded his head at Louis’ words, but did not give in easily.

“That may be true. But the sea emergency front is a front in which a lot of the empire’s shipbuilding technology has been incorporated. Do you want to hand over such a ship to France? Wearing bad relations between the empire and France?”

Louis also nodded his head in response to Hyun’s words.

“As your Majesty said, the Sea Emergency Battleship is a battleship that stands out for the Empire’s shipbuilding technology. It is also true that something bad happened between the Empire and France in Italy. But! As I already said, the unfortunate events that happened in Italy were due to the differences in each other’s values. “It was just a difference, not because of the benefactor. It is already a thing of the past, France has apologized and the Empire has received an apology, so there is no need to continue discussing it. This is what His Majesty himself said a little while ago.”

Louis paused for a moment and cleared his throat before speaking again.

“As I have said again and again, the Sea Emergency Battleship is a battleship that highlights the Empire’s shipbuilding technology. However, it is also true that the technology is not the latest technology. To put it more bluntly, it means that the Sea Emergency Battleship is outdated for the Empire. .”

“It’s become outdated?”

“Yes. Even if the Empire’s enemies have sea emergency battleships or battleships with similar performance to sea emergency battleships, I think the empire has or has developed the technology and battleships to suppress them. Otherwise, the empire will not sell sea emergency battleships no matter how ally it is. It wouldn’t have happened.”

Hyun smiled bitterly at Louis’ answer.

‘You know us too well. ‘Have I gotten too used to it?’

Decades have already passed since the doors were opened. Anyone who had been in contact with the empire so far had no choice but to know well how the empire behaved. In the end, Hyeon came to a conclusion that was not a conclusion.

“Hmm… I listened carefully to what the envoy said. There were some answers that made sense and some that did not. Also, considering the gravity of the matter, it is not a good idea to make a decision at this point. I decided after discussing it with my subjects. “We’ll take it down, so go back and wait.”

“I ask you to give me the same grace as your Majesty.”

Hyeon smiled wryly as he watched Louis bow politely and retreat.

“It’s only when you say the last word that you start wagging your tail.”

After Louis and his group left, Hyun, who was coming out of Gyeongheeru, looked back at Han Myeong-hoe.

“What do you think, Prime Minister?”

“I don’t think it’s bad. No, I think it’s good. I guess it’s working out according to EJ’s plan. Anyway, I’m a little surprised that their greed has become so strong.”

“So…” Hyun,

who was looking around, asked Han Myeong-hoe again.

“Isn’t the grave crime of plaster cast a bit excessive?”

It was an unexpected question, but Han Myeong-hoe understood it right away and answered.

“It’s too much. No matter what anyone says, Your Majesty is the Supreme.”

“Whoa~.”

After hearing Han Myeong-hoe’s answer, Hyeon took a long sigh and gave an order to Han Myeong-hoe.

“Let’s go to Sugang Palace together.”

“Do you also have convictions?”

“……”

Han Myeong-hoe, who saw Hyeon’s expression of silently looking at him, spoke to his fellow ministers who were following him.

“Let’s go together.”

“Why us?”

Han Myeong-hoe responded with his facial expression. The ministers who saw that expression sighed and answered.

“Whew~. Let’s do that.”

“Whoa~.”

Amid sighs coming from all over the place, someone muttered softly.

‘It’s a good thing that it’s not a major sin…”

* * *

“Your Majesty the Emperor has arrived!”

“Please come inside.”

When Hyang heard that Hyeon had arrived, he got up from his seat and greeted Hyeon.

“So-son ( (小孫) I ask for forgiveness from Halbamama!” ”

Welcome…?” As

soon as she entered the room, Hyang, confused by the sight of Hyeon kneeling down and begging for forgiveness, looked at the ministers who followed, especially Han Myeong-hoe. Han Myeong-hoe, who received the silent question, quickly knelt down and bowed his head like Hyeon did.

“I have brought trouble to His Majesty the Emperor by discrediting my beliefs. Please forgive the mortal sins of minor gods!”

Following Han Myeong-hoe, other ministers also knelt down and bowed their heads in unison.

“Please forgive the mortal sins of minor gods!”

Hyang was momentarily confused by the unexpected commotion. I soon came to my senses and analyzed the situation.

‘Both Soson and Halbamama used those words when young Hyeoni was acting foolish, right? By using those words, they caused a serious accident to the point of asking for forgiveness… Hyuni’s schedule today. This…’

“Eunuch, what did the emperor do today?”

“Yes, Your Majesty…”

After hearing the county’s schedule from the eunuch, Hyang’s eyes sparkled.

‘This is it! France ‘I had an accident during my conversation with the Shinigami!’

After getting a rough idea, Hyang asked the officer who followed him.

“I’ll ask the officer there.”

“Yes? Please ask.”

“Were you at Gyeonghuiru?”

“Yes, I am.”

“Then recite it.”

“Yes, what?”

“I guess they recorded everything that happened at Gyeonghuiru! I’m telling you to recite it!”

“The four records are records that not even His Majesty the Emperor can read without permission!”

“So, I’m telling you to recite them! I need to know exactly what happened, but I don’t want to see all the nonsense written in that sand. That’s why I’m telling you to recite it yourself!”

Hearing Hyang’s words, Han Myeong-hoe cautiously opened his mouth.

“If that’s the case, the minor gods will explain it themselves.”

“So you can’t. You may have personal opinions and excuses. “I just want to know the facts without any personal opinions about what happened right then and there!” The

officials and judges who listened to the conversation between Hyang and Han Myeong-hoe, and who were recording it in the meantime, realized the gravity of the matter and gathered back for a moment to talk in small detail. After raising their voices several times, the officers bowed their heads in front of the incense and answered,

“I will transcribe and upload only that part separately.”

“Why? “I think I’ll even read the gossip?”

“…..Please let me know.”

“Please write it and give it to me as quickly as possible. And the emperor can sit comfortably.”

“No! I will never be able to do that until Halbamama corrects my right and wrong!”

After hearing Hyeon’s words, Hyang looked back at the officers and masters.

“Did you hear? The longer you are late, the more difficult it will be for His Majesty.”

“I will do my best!”

The officers and scribes began to desperately use their stylus to transcribe, and Hyun looked like he had really taken a hit. ‘I will

recommend you at least one more time.’ I thought you would

….’

Under silent pressure from the prefects and ministers sitting on their knees, the magistrates and magistrates worked hard to copy. Thanks to this, a document recording what happened at Gyeonghuiru was uploaded to the village sooner than expected. “Hmm

. The Emperor, please sit comfortably. The same goes for the ministers.”

“Thank you.”

Hyang, wearing magnifying glasses, said as he turned his attention to the report. The prefectural government and ministers immediately expressed their gratitude and sat down comfortably.

‘If you talk nonsense for no reason, you will have to sit still until the end! Let’s just sit down!’

Hyang, who slightly chuckled at the actions of the prefectural government and the ministers, soon began reading the record.

“Hmm… Hmm… I see… I see.

” He looked at the field and opened his mouth.

“First of all, if we look at the results, I think France’s proposal is not bad as it fits the Empire’s plan for IJ. On the contrary, if you use it well, it is a very good thing because it will help secure the budget for building new electric wires. But…”

When the Hyang fell silent for a moment with the word ‘but’, the ministers became extremely nervous.

“The negotiation process is seriously flawed. Why should the Emperor be dragged around by French emissaries? “This must be the ministers’ negligence!”