Black Corporation: Joseon

Chapter 999 Meanwhile, elsewhere… (4)

As traditional values collapsed and the traditional privileged classes disappeared into history, centralization in Japan progressed step by step. The Empire’s perspective on this was a bit unique.

“Now the foundation of the country will be properly established.”

“That’s right.”

The primary goal of the regimes that emerged after the Three Kingdoms period and the Later Three Kingdoms period was centralization. The empire achieved complete centralization by taking away the control of local nobles through the suppression of the Gyeongjang and Giyu rebellions. Theory The emperor and officials of the empire believed that centralization was the foundation of a proper country.

Therefore, few people were concerned that Japan’s centralization was on track. Rather, the atmosphere was one that welcomed the achievement of centralization. This was due to memories of the past being tormented by Japanese pirates. The dual central power structure of the shogunate and the emperor could not properly control the local nobles. Of course, if the shogunate had a strong grip, the provinces were calm, but that was only internally calm.

Local nobles carried out plunder in the Korean Peninsula and China while keeping an eye on the shogunate. If the power of the shogunate weakened, they would openly plunder. Therefore, there was a prevailing atmosphere within the imperial government that welcomed the unification of central power through the proper ‘birth of the King of Japan.’ Of course, in the early days, there were some who expressed concern about the ‘birth of the King of Japan.’

-When a new regime is born, there is bound to be a continuation of non-public relations.

-And the purge of public figures inevitably follows.

-The efficient way to simultaneously pay compensation for meritorious work and purge public figures is to call out.

-The closest place to Japan is our empire.

“No way…”

“No way is this a way to catch people.”

The atmosphere at the beginning was such that many people were worried about Japan’s use of force. However, those who know Japan well were optimistic about the situation.

“The Japanese are small people and will never attack someone stronger than them. They have already clearly seen the strength of our empire in the last war, so why would they do such a foolish thing?”

And this was the right decision. Those in power in the new Kingdom of Japan did not even think about attacking the empire. Occasionally, a few people among the unauthorized factions would express such opinions, but they were immediately killed or buried. Not figuratively, but actually.

The civil servants, who had studied abroad in Seoul and returned after learning practical work, knew quite well about the power of the empire, and the Mudan faction elders, who had seen and learned with their own hands while accompanying the imperial army in the Liaodong War, were resolutely purged whenever such opinions arose. .

“If you want to die, die alone!”

The reason why the new Japanese regime did not even think about using force against the empire was not solely due to its military inferiority. This was because a big hole was created in the central and local power circles through the abolition of the feudal lords, the seonwi, and the civil war that took place before and after these two major events. It was possible to solve everything from within without having to look outside.

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As they continued to see various changes and events that occurred in Japan, those in power in the empire came to evaluate Japan’s centralization positively.

-If the King of Japan and his subjects rule Japan properly, the sea will be peaceful.

Continue in the future.

But only one person was still worried. It was incense.

“If the major incident committed by Japan during the shogunate regime was the Imjin War, then the major incident committed by Japan, a modern nation, was the Pacific War. Although the possibility of the Imjin War has disappeared, I believe there is still a possibility of the Pacific War.”

Having learned what happened when not just the Japanese power class but the entire Japanese people wanted war, Hyang could never view the situation with optimism.

“There is no need to worry because those in power now know very well what happens ‘when the empire does things with sincerity.’ The problem is when a generation that does not know this takes over the government. If this is compounded by a situation where Japan is doing well, “Something will definitely happen. They will definitely get caught up in ‘nationalism and megalomania’ and bounce the abacus wrong.”

Hyang, who was analyzing the situation with a distraught face, let out a long sigh.

“Whoa. The problem is that no one knows when the ‘damn incident’ we’re worried about will happen. Even now, defense spending is considerable, but we can’t increase it further. If that happens, we’ll be the first to fall. It’s just, ‘offense is impossible, but defense is impossible. “We must maintain it at a ‘sufficient level.’ We must give up military hegemony. We must achieve hegemony through culture.”

After reaching a conclusion, Hyang unfolded the paper and picked up the stylus.

“It’s Yuhun… I feel like I’m excited for some reason, but it’s not like I’ve heard anything unpleasant. It’s also impossible to be sure that among the next emperors, there won’t be one who lacks content.”

As a side note, when the rumor spread that ‘Hyang is writing down his instructions,’ officials, especially high-ranking officials, whispered quietly.

“Hoo~ He left a message?”

“Considering his spring and autumn, it’s not a hasty thing to do, but it’s a bit strange.”

“I agree. He is the one who said, ‘You don’t die until you die.’”

“Is it just that? Wasn’t there a rumor going around that ‘even the Grim Reaper gave up on taking him away?’”

“Now that I think about it… Is that what you said? ‘Let’s try to surpass the record of the King of Longevity.’”

He was 97 years old, and even his posthumous name was ‘King of Longevity’.

What’s interesting is that all the officials having this conversation chose the word ‘him’ instead of ‘Tae Sang-tae’. This was due to the superstition that if they mentioned the correct title, they might incur the hatred of a ghost and become angry without realizing it. To that extent, he received absolute trust and love among officials and people, and this was his scent.

“Of course, I cry when they ask me to work to pay for medicine and food, but… because he was the start of it all.”

When Hyang heard this rumor later, he strongly denied it.

“That’s not me! That’s Emperor Won! Ah! I can’t call Captain Kim who is on a long vacation in the underworld!”

Meanwhile, the officer who was recording this next to him added his own words.

-… So he expressed his resentment toward Tae-sang.

The officer said.

Could it be that he is suffering from overwork next to Emperor Yuan, not on a long vacation but in the afterlife as well?

* * *

Meanwhile, Hyun, who had heard the rumor and was worried, went to the village and called the prime minister and ministers as soon as he returned.

“…It is said that he is writing these instructions because he is so worried.”

Han Myeong-hoe and the ministers nodded after hearing Hyun’s story.

“That is certainly true. If we try to solve everything only through military force, it is certain that we will collapse from exhaustion first. The saying ‘conversion of the truth’ is not there for nothing.”

“I welcome you. And the old sage also said, ‘Exalt your name with courtesy and virtue.’”

“The strength of the empire that we have developed so far is enough for the empire. If we turn our attention to the outside again, it would be excessive greed.”

Starting with Han Myeong-hoe, deputy prime ministers and ministers on the left and right responded that Hyang’s words were reasonable.

“I think the same thing, Jim.”

Hyeon nodded and agreed to the words of his subjects and moved on.

“The Great Emperor said that it is important to honor one’s name through courtesy and virtue, but one should also honor one’s name through customs. What do you think?”

Han Myeong-hoe came forward and answered Hyeon’s question.

“I think that is also reasonable. Customs are the way the people live. If the people outside the empire admire the customs of the empire’s people and follow the empire’s customs, misunderstandings between each other can be reduced. If misunderstandings are reduced, conflicts can also be reduced. ‘Why not?’

Han Myeong-hoe, who had said that far, continued in a cynical voice,

“Of course, it’s an idealistic story, but I get it. On the contrary, there is a high possibility that conflicts will increase further.”

“Why is that so?”

“As I already said, customs are the way the people of that place lived. This is the way we live according to the feng shui of that place, so how can we easily change this? If you do it wrong, you will end up in trouble. In my opinion, it will be easy to admire, but it will be difficult to follow.”

“If forced?”

“It would be the beginning of a conflict. In fact, from the time of Emperor Yuan until now, the empire has not forced its customs. “Except for the Messica guys who don’t even want to say it.”

As soon as the word ‘Mesica’ came out of Han Myeong-hoe’s mouth, everyone’s impressions were seriously crumpled.

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The Aztec Empire’s brutal massacres and cannibalism at the time . After learning about it, the empire mobilized force to destroy them. Afterwards, the surviving Mesica people were forcibly mobilized to build road networks and railroads in the area and suffered from hard labor. In addition, proper medical support was deliberately cut off. As a result, many Mesica people died during construction. was lost, and only a very small number of Mesicas were surviving and continuing their existence.

This was clearly unbecoming of an empire. However, no one criticized it as unfair. Even the local nobles, who used to raise appeals and raise various grievances whenever they had time, were quiet at this time. In any case, the empire that destroyed the Aztec Empire of Messica gradually imperialized the natives of the region.

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Han Myeong-hoe continued, “Tae Sang-tae said,

‘Exalt your name through customs.’ It is believed that Hashim probably had in mind the current social situation in Ming and Japan.”

“Ming and Japan…” Hyeon,

who had been pondering Han Myeong-hoe’s words for a moment, brightened his eyes.

“‘Goryeo style .’ )’ and ‘Imperial wind (帝國風)’?”

“That’s right.”

Goryeo-ryu was a title given by the Ming, and imperial-pung was a title given by Japan. In the Ming, it has been called ‘Goryeo-yang (高麗樣)’ since ancient times. )’ was popular. However, if Goryeo yang meant the fashion of clothing, food, and food, Goryeo style was different in its scale.

Clothing, food, and food were about accepting things from the empire, including the basic words used in conversation and even academics. Because of this, it became one huge trend and the word ‘Ryu’ was replaced with ‘Yang.’ And in Japan, the severity of this problem was much worse than that of the Ming. From those in power, they began to use the

imperial language rather than Japanese. It was to the point of using more. This was the same for the Ming. It was because of the royal forces that came with Emperor Seonghwa. If the upper powers of the two countries were addicted to the imperial culture in this way, the people of the lower Ming and Japan were addicted to the imperial customs. The main character was ‘Ssulsokyo.’

The song that spread through merchants traveling between the empires attracted the people of Ming and Japan with its unique, heart-rending tune. Afterwards, those who translated the lyrics and learned about the content were even more attracted to the song. This was because the sorrow of the common people contained in the lyrics was the same regardless of nationality.

If quick yoga captured the hearts of the common people, products made from chiclo were changing the landscape of daily life.