Black Corporation: Joseon

Episode 1060: Gambling. (4)

“Did you say you would put Japan in front?”

“exactly.”

Hyang explained in more detail why Japan should join.

-If you look at the current situation in Japan, it is very poor.

The land is slightly larger than the main site, but the population is also large. There are as few minerals as there are in the headquarters of the empire.

-The same goes for household chores. We are following the Empire’s footsteps diligently, but it is not easy because there is a problem with our Empire and Ming right next to each other.

-If we look at the trends of the world in the future, Japan will also need a lot of oil.

-Considering the lack of resources and livelihoods, Japan may pursue extreme measures.

“Are you talking about war as an extreme measure?”

“exactly.”

“With the military power of the empire, we can easily suppress Japan.”

“But there are probably many people who lose their precious lives. Isn’t war something that should be avoided if possible?”

Hyun raised a counterargument to Hyang’s words.

“If we continue to take moderate measures, there is a risk that neighboring countries will easily view the empire. Isn’t the fall of the Song Dynasty in the Central Plains for a similar reason?’

“I think it’s different from Song. Didn’t the Song neglect the strengthening of the military and military power to the extent that ‘suppression of the Wen Dynasty’ immediately comes to mind? In the midst of all this, I think that’s what happened because we fought with foreign powers. However, the balance between civil and military affairs is not the key to an empire. The Song and the Empire are different.”

“The Song also appeased foreign powers by giving them tax money. When our empire was Joseon, we sent a Segyeonseon to the governor of Tsushima to appease him. I get the feeling that the method proposed by Tae Sang-hang is a larger Segyeon ship. Considering that despite sending the Segyeonseon, they suffered from Japanese invasion and eventually had to embark on a conquest…”

It was a prefecture that continued to react negatively, and Josun’s conversation continued.

“Among those European proverbs, there is one that I like the most. Yes. ‘If you want peace, prepare for war.’ I believe the Empire is faithfully following this. Because Song used a moderate policy without proper power, he became a formidable opponent. And what are the characteristics of Japan? It is weak to the strong and strong to the weak. As long as our empire overwhelms Japan, Japan will faithfully follow our words.”

“If you think about the characteristics of the Japanese people, that’s true…” ”

And as I said before, Japan is going further and further into a dead end. It’s a crowded situation. It’s been said since ancient times, ‘Even a rat will attack a cat if it finds itself in a dead end.’ We need to make a suitable exit.”

“Did you say exit? Hmm…”

Hyeon paused for a moment, thinking about something, and called the eunuch.

“Go and call the crown prince.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

After receiving the call and receiving the courtesy from Wu, Hyeon was on one side. He offered a seat and ordered,

“The crown prince, please sit here and participate in the conversation.”

“How can I, who is not good enough, just barge in?”

“No, that’s enough. Because it won’t be long until you take over the throne. Therefore, you must sit here, think, and speak. What you see and hear here now is not what you can hear and learn from the words of the librarians and the ministers who report on the scriptures. Rather, what is happening here now will be your daily life when you became emperor.”

Wu, who thought for a moment about Hyun’s words, immediately bowed his head and answered,

“I understand. I’m still lacking a lot, but I’ll do my best.”

In response to Woo’s answer, Hyang looked at Hyang and Hyeon with a happy smile. However, the smile disappeared from Hyang’s face as Hyun continued to say.

“I’m very sorry, but until now. Would you please explain again?”

“….I will follow the Emperor’s orders.”

‘A rebroadcast! A rebroadcast!’

And at the end of the conversation, Hyeon asked Wu,

“So what does the Crown Prince think?”

“According to what Soja learned and heard, the Japanese are said to have an extremely bad character and cannot be easily trusted. However, it is true that if you push yourself into a corner too much, there is a high possibility that something worse will happen. As Tae Sang-tae said, I think it would be good to give Japan some breathing space.”

“You think it’s good to give Japan some breathing room?”

When Hyeon gave a slightly sharp response, Wu flinched. But he soon mustered up courage and answered,

“That’s right.”

” Then, tell me the reason.”

At Hyeon’s command, Wu cleared his voice for a moment and explained why he thought so.

-It is true that the Japanese are naturally weak to the strong and extremely strong and ferocious to the weak.

-However, the power of the empire is stronger than that of Japan, and if they are given enough breathing space, they will become great sympathizers of the empire. The reason is because of their nature. -The Ouchi

family, who currently rules Japan, are faithful collaborators of the empire. Giving Japan some breathing room will be their achievement, and this will strengthen their power. If that happens, Japan will continue to make peace with the empire. ”

….. That is why Soja should reach out to Japan . “I thought about it.”

“Hmm…”

Hyeon, who thought about something for a moment after hearing Woo’s words, looked back at Hyang.

“What do you think?”

“I think it’s okay. What does the emperor think?”

“I agree. The crown prince should listen. It was a very good answer. I don’t think there will be any worries if I hand over the throne.”

At Hyun’s words, Woo fell flat on the floor and raised his voice.

“That’s too much praise! Soja, there’s still so much to learn and master!”

Anyone could see that these were words of humility. But everyone around them, including Hyang and Hyeon, had the same thought.

‘I don’t want to be handed over, I’ll hold on as long as I can, right?’

* * *

-The Emperor and the Crown Prince gathered to discuss national affairs.

-The topic discussed is the one that the prime minister and ministers are fighting about every day!

Ministers who heard the rumor immediately gathered in the Prime Minister’s conference room.

“Have you heard the rumor?”

“I heard.”

In response to the ministers’ questions, Han Chi-hyeong nodded. Seeing that, the ministers immediately asked questions.

“Did you hear what the results were?”

“I didn’t hear you.”

“this!”

The ministers all looked disappointed at Han Chi-hyeong’s answer. The emperor, the crown prince, and even the ‘state of affairs’ were gathered together to discuss it. Even if only the emperor and the crown prince came together, he would be a ‘powerful policy candidate’, but is this the result of a combination of circumstances?

It had become a ‘clear policy’.

The problem was that the result that the emperors’ thought was different from the result that the ministers thought of. If that happened, it was certain that a war of words would break out again between the emperor and his subjects. There was no possibility for the ministers to refute the results of the collaboration between the Emperor, the Crown Prince, and the Crown Prince.

And if that happens…

“Tsk, tsk, tsk! It’s because the minds of the ministers are so short…”

Having to be scolded to the point where your ears are pierced and you feel a deep sense of self-destruction is basically a matter of pleasing the emperor. It would be a situation where everything would have to be rewritten from scratch.

‘I’m still eating and sleeping in the government building, but this is going to take longer? ‘This will never happen!’

‘I want to go home too!’

“Hehe! This is such a big deal.”

Faced with an urgent situation, the ministers moved immediately. The ministers who secretly approached the officials working at Gyeongbokgung Palace and Sugang Palace, as well as the officers and governors who did not leave the emperor’s side, looked around and immediately gave up.

“Did you hear that conversation last time? Can you tell me a little bit about what the conclusion was?”

However, those who were questioned by the ministers all remained ignorant.

“I apologize.”

“Don’t you know that speaking out is prohibited by law?”

In the end, the ministers had no choice but to give in.

“The captain needs to step forward.”

“Keu…”

“I wish you luck.”

In the end, Han Chi-hyeong asked Hyeon to be alone.

* * *

“Hehe, there’s something special about the Prime Minister asking me to be alone first.”

“Is there anything special about it? Isn’t it something that can be requested at any time for the smooth running of the empire?”

“That’s right. Now! What did you ask for alone?”

“It’s because of the conversation you had at Sugang Palace a while ago. Please tell us your majesty’s intentions.”

“Jim’s Assim? Why?”

“I’ll say it again, this is for the smooth operation of government affairs.”

“To put it simply, you are saying that you will know what I mean in advance and fit it into that mold. Would you do that even if Jim’s thoughts were wrong?”

“That is absolutely not the case. It is simply because if we can know His Majesty’s intentions in advance, it is natural to discuss whether it is right or wrong first.”

“Isn’t it because you don’t want more work?”

In response to Hyun’s point, Han Chi-hyeong urgently bowed his head and answered,

“Is that possible?”

“Hmm…”

Hyeon, who was looking at Han Chi-hyeong with narrowed eyes, gave an order.

“Tomorrow, all the ministers will meet . I will talk about it when we gather. Please do not leave out and gather together.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

* * *

The next day, at a gathering of the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers, and Ministers, Hyun opened his mouth.

“….It is in the national interest of the empire to promote Persia. Think about it. It’s the same reason to include Japan in there.”

Hyun finished speaking, but no one spoke immediately.

‘Japan…’

‘Japan… Hmm… Indeed, considering Japan’s habits and circumstances, it is a good number.’

‘It seems okay…’

Most of the comments were positive, but no one readily opened their mouths and expressed their approval. This was due to a deep-rooted sense of denial from the past. After meeting international students who had spent a long time in Japan, the Japanese king and ruling class It was a feeling of reluctance that did not easily go away even though I knew full well that these were pro-imperial seekers. As the silence continued, the Minister of Foreign Affairs opened his mouth.

“I would like to inform you, the Emperor, that while you are involving Japan in the pursuit of Persia, it would be good to do the same. ”

“Name? In response to Hyun

‘s question, the Minister of Foreign Affairs explained the reason.

“It is the same in the Ming Province that oil is not produced. There are many reasons why oil is needed for stopping. If you think about the land mass and population, you will need more than you think. If so, it is certain that they will turn their eyes outside the Ming Islands and clash with our empire again. One is to avoid this in advance, and the other is to give power to the Emperor of Ming, just like Japan.”

“Give power to the Emperor of Ming?”

“That’s right. It is safe to say that Emperor Tang Jin Ming was born and raised in our empire. Therefore, the relationship between the Ming and our empire is very stable now. The problem is the crown prince who will become the next emperor.”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, who paused for a moment and cleared his throat, continued,

“The crown prince’s mother is from the empire, and the Emperor of Tang Jin’s entourage are all from the empire. But why is there such a thing as knowledge, knowledge, and knowledge? Since there are even more people from famous countries surrounding them, there is a high possibility that they will use oil as an excuse to create animosity against the empire. Therefore, I think it would be a good idea to have people join us in advance so we can share the profits.”