Black Corporation: Joseon - Chapter 1210



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Side story 24. 1592 South Sea War. (24)

-Your head on the back of my head.

-I can’t die alone.

The two sentences above best expressed the values ​​of the imperial people.

Regardless of the region or origin, all imperial people entered the country with these two values ​​as their foundation.

And the ones who most clearly demonstrated the values ​​of these imperial people were the emperors of all time.

The Siege of Gibraltar, which is now a thing of the past, and the royal family members who still work overtime as if it were nothing in various public offices, are the clearest examples.

Because of this, Yi Sun-sin’s answer definitely captured Emperor Yi Ju’s heart, and others despaired.

“Okay… Then should we move right away?”

“No, it takes time to prepare.”

“Can’t we just go right away?”

“Yes. Our current power is insufficient.”

Lee Ju lightly smiled at Yi Sun-sin’s explanation.

“Ugh. That’s too bad. But, I understand what the Admiral was trying to say, hmm… .”

Lee Joo paused for a moment, pondering what was going on, and then came to a conclusion.

“Japan must be severely punished for this shameless act this time. My majesty, immediately summon all ministers and vice-ministers to Geunjeongjeon.”

“I obey your orders.”

Lee Ju, who gave orders to the eunuch, also gave orders to Yi Sun-sin.

“Admiral, you may go back. You have suffered a lot this time, so go back and rest comfortably.”

“thank you.”

Yi Sun-sin, who had paid tribute to Lee Ju, left the conference room in the bunker.

Lee Ju, who had sent Yi Sun-sin away, also stood up from his seat and was about to head outside, but then stopped walking.

“The Minister of National Defense does not need to come to Geunjeongjeon. And, all the staff members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Navy Headquarters should remain at home.”

“…I obey your orders.”

“Tsk tsk tsk!”

The Minister of National Defense and his staff responded with somber expressions, and Lee Joo clicked his tongue hard and walked out.

As the move went on, the Minister of Defense and his staff sat down in their chairs with a look of despair on their faces.

“The hour of glory is drawing near, and there is no room for me… .”

The words muttered by one of the staff members represented the feelings of all who remained.

* * *

As Lee Ju entered Geunjeongjeon, all the ministers and vice-ministers who were waiting rose from their chairs and bowed.

“Please take a seat.”

As the minister and vice ministers took their seats, the eunuch next to them approached and reported quietly.

“Everyone is already here.”

“I see? Okay, I see.”

Lee Joo nodded slightly and got straight to the point.

“As you may know, Japan launched a surprise attack on our empire at dawn yesterday.”

Lee Joo gave a chronological account of the fighting that had taken place over the past two days.

And the expressions on the faces of the ministers and vice ministers hearing this were more serious than ever.

The ministers and vice ministers gathered there also received reports in real time, but hearing it directly from the Emperor had a different weight.

“… So, the Japanese navy managed to break through the encirclement and escape, and that’s the end of it for now. I’d like to hear your thoughts on what to do next.”

The first person to speak about immigration was the Prime Minister.

“Of course, Japan should be held accountable for this crime.”

“That’s right. This incident cannot be overlooked!”

Beginning with the Prime Minister, all ministers and vice-ministers called for the use of force against Japan.

“I feel the same way as you. That’s why…”

Lee Ju explained Yi Sun-sin’s proposal and then asked the ministers and vice ministers.

“… So, I plan to entrust Yi Sun-sin with the task of repaying Japan. What do you think?”

“… .”

This time, no one opened their mouths right away.

‘His Majesty asked us, but we must assume that he has already chosen Yi Sun-sin. The problem is….’

‘Yi Sun-sin’s career and personality… .’

Yi Sun-sin rose to the position of commander through a relatively smooth process. However, the problem was that there were quite a few commanders with longer careers and proven abilities than him.

Even the commander of the 1st Mobile Fleet had a longer career than Yi Sun-sin, and his abilities were proven.

-Victory is inevitable in a war with Japan. Victory can be guaranteed no matter who becomes the commander, unless he is a true idiot.

-Then is there a need to greet people without regard to seniority?

-No matter how much it is His Majesty’s will, there is a great possibility that it will cause problems later.

Because of this ‘seniority hierarchy,’ ministers and vice-ministers were reluctant to open their mouths.

* * *

After Hyang’s death, a long period of peace allowed the empire to safely settle into orbit.

As the empire entered a period of stability, bureaucracy began to take root in the government and military.

And, the part where this bureaucracy was clearly revealed was the ‘seniority ranking.’

– Unless something like a war or a great famine occurs that will determine the fate of the country, it is right for the person who goes out first to board first.

-Even if you climb to a high position, the only thing that will increase is the amount of work. Is there any need to ignore the hierarchy and climb up?

As such words spread inside and outside, seniority soon became the most important condition for boarding.

* * *

Seniority was one of the reasons why the ministers and vice ministers had difficulty answering, but Yi Sun-sin’s ‘disposition’ was also a problem.

As bureaucracy took hold, factionalism also took hold.

During the process of selecting the commander of the mobile fleet and during the course of this battle, Yi Sun-sin began to display an increasingly stronger presence.

-It is certain that Yi Sun-sin will receive the emperor’s favor when the war ends.

-If you do well, you can become the first military-born Minister of Defense or Prime Minister of the Empire, like Yi Sun-sin.

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– From what I’ve seen so far, Yi Sun-sin is a man who has no interest in politics other than military-related matters. What if this kind of person wins the emperor’s favor?

-Will it benefit our faction?

I couldn’t answer this last question right away because I couldn’t find the answer.

* * *

Lee Joo’s expression turned fierce as the minister and vice ministers were unable to answer right away.

“Hmm… I know what the gentlemen are thinking. It’s not that I don’t know… .”

Lee Joo paused for a moment and continued speaking meaningfully.

“In a few days, many stars will fall. But, you know, I keep thinking, will only the stars fall?”

The Prime Minister, startled by the remarks, immediately responded.

“If you look at the way he commanded the battle that took place this time, you would think that Yi Sun-sin was the right person for the job.”

“I think Yi Sun-sin would be a good fit!”

Starting with the Prime Minister, all ministers and vice-ministers expressed their support for the move.

Lee Joo clicked his tongue without realizing it when he saw that sight.

“Tsk tsk… You wanted to play factionalism in this situation too?”

“Song, I’m sorry… .”

“If you’re sorry, don’t do anything to be sorry about!”

When Lee Joo shouted, everyone present, including the Prime Minister, stood there with their heads down and watched Lee Joo’s expression.

At that sight, Lee Joo continued speaking with an even more pitiful expression.

“There is a saying from Emperor Yi Hyang. Factions are bound to arise. Factions are like salt. If you don’t add salt to the country, it will become a mess, and if you add too much, it will become a mess. If there are no factions at all, it means that there are only thoughtless people, so cut them off. However, if they only value factions and act like dogs that bite their masters, kill them. Do you understand what I mean?”

At the end of the week, everyone, including the Prime Minister, answered loudly, sweating profusely.

“I will keep this in mind!”

“Tsk… Let’s stop doing the things that Jim really hates.”

“I will keep each bone in mind…”

“Is there still room left to carve into the bones of the monks?”

“… .”

The meeting continued with the Prime Minister and his ministers wide awake.

“Some of the Japanese navy has returned, so Japan must now know what’s going on. So what do you think Japan will do next?”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs stepped forward and answered the question of the week.

“I will ask for negotiations.”

“negotiation?”

“Yes, they will propose negotiations by saying something like, ‘Some belligerent soldiers have conspired to create an unfortunate situation between the two countries.’”

“Some belligerent soldiers… If the Army and Navy were all gathered together, wouldn’t that be a part?”

“I would still argue that it is only a small part of it.”

Lee Joo smiled bitterly at the Foreign Minister’s answer.

“That’s not politics.”

“That’s true. However, considering the nature of the Japanese, there is a high possibility that negotiations will become a trick to buy time in the future.”

“It can’t be true?”

“That’s right.”

Lee Joo nodded at the Foreign Minister’s words.

“If they are Japanese, then there is a high possibility of that. Well then, Prime Minister.”

“Please give your order.”

“I will entrust Yi Sun-sin with full authority over military action in this matter. The Prime Minister and other ministers should do their best to assist Yi Sun-sin.”

“I obey your orders!”

* * *

Three days later, the Japanese ambassador to Seoul visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“Wow~. It’s truly amazing that you’re thinking of visiting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at a time like this.”

The Japanese ambassador responded to the Foreign Minister’s sarcasm, wiping away sweat.

“I heard the bad news while I was taking a short break for Christmas break. I couldn’t come to see you right away because I had to ask my home country about the situation. I’m sorry.”

“I have a question… So, what should I say?”

Despite the Foreign Minister’s cynical response, the Japanese ambassador answered seriously.

“I would like to first clarify that this unfortunate incident was not the intention of our Japanese government.”

“Isn’t that the intention of the Japanese government? The Japanese army and navy took action?”

“That part is due to some belligerent military generals….”

“Listen, Ambassador. According to our investigation, almost all of the Japanese Navy has been mobilized, and the Army has also mobilized tens of thousands. But ‘some’? Is the ‘some’ I know different from the ‘some’ you know?”

“… .”

The ambassador had no choice but to remain silent in the face of the Foreign Minister’s reprimand. Seeing the Japanese ambassador with his mouth shut and not even making eye contact, the Foreign Minister leaned back against the chair and asked.

“Okay, let’s say there are a few. Let’s say there are a few… What will the Japanese government do in the future?”

“Hyeop, I would like to negotiate.”

“negotiation?”

“Yes, His Majesty the King and His Excellency the Grand Prince are very saddened by this matter. In response… .”

-Both countries were deeply wounded by a few irrational warlords.

-In particular, the Japanese army suffered serious wounds from which recovery was difficult.

-Japan will track down and punish the instigators.

-We hope that this punishment will ease the discomfort between the two countries.

– Also, I hope that negotiations can proceed to prevent this from happening again in the future.

“her!”

The Foreign Minister let out a breath of relief at the Japanese ambassador’s words.

To summarize what the Japanese ambassador said, it was simple.

-I hit, but I got hurt worse. So, don’t you want to make it a draw?

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, who had been looking at the Japanese ambassador with a bewildered expression, shook his head slightly and answered.

“Please hand over the letter. I must report to Your Majesty. However, I am sure that both the ambassador and I know very well what Your Majesty will say.”

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