Black Corporation: Joseon - Chapter 1218



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Side story 32. 1592 South Sea War. (32)

“What? Raise the white flag?”

“white flag?”

“Are you telling me to surrender?”

The Japanese army, which received the order given by Takayo, could not hide its bewilderment.

“No! If you were going to raise the white flag, you should have given the order a long time ago!”

“What good is it if you raise the white flag after getting hit by everything you have to get hit by!”

“But you can still survive!”

“Those who die first are like dogs!”

There was a war of words between the soldiers and their subordinate commanders. But an order was an order, and they too wanted to live if they could.

Therefore, white flags began to flutter in all directions in the order in which the order was delivered.

The Imperial Army was even more shocked than the Japanese army. This was because white flags were raised and fluttering from all sides of the Japanese army’s positions just as they were about to start shelling.

“What? I was just about to give you a proper slap and you’re back?”

“You see these bastards? When it’s their turn to get beaten, they throw a white flag? Have you ever seen such bastards?”

While both the Imperial and Japanese forces were unable to hide their bewilderment, the Imperial command and Seoul were showing similar reactions.

Because the headquarters openly wrote the order in plain text and transmitted it via radio, wiretapping was successful right away.

“Raise the white flag? Are you saying you surrender?”

“Wouldn’t that be right?”

Among the ministers gathered in the temporary exhibition hall set up in the Gyeongbokgung Palace bunker, words began to exchange about the problematic order.

“Hmm… .”

Lee Ju, who had been listening to the bickering between the ministers, gave an order to the Vice Minister of National Defense.

“What does Yi Sun-sin say?”

“There has been no news yet.”

Lee Joo nodded and muttered in response to the Vice Minister of National Defense’s answer.

“Is that so? Well, I guess Yi Sun-sin just heard about it….”

Then the communications officer came in and reported.

“Orders have been issued from the Vacuum Force Command!”

-All Imperial forces on the front line will maintain a combat posture, take over the Japanese positions, and disarm the Japanese troops.

-If the Japanese army opens fire, mobilize all forces immediately to destroy them.

– Gather the disarmed Japanese troops in one place and keep them under surveillance.

– Thoroughly prevent Japanese troops who have completed disarmament from returning to their barracks or garrison.

The Vice Minister of National Defense reported to Lee Ju after hearing the order given by Yi Sun-sin.

“It seems that Yi Sun-sin did not completely believe that the Japanese army was waving a white flag.”

“Of course. Even if it was Jim, I would have thought the same thing.”

“That’s right.”

Everyone gathered nodded in agreement.

* * *

There had been no major conflicts with Japan since the conquest of Tsushima Island by Taejong in the early days of Sejong’s reign.

In particular, after Joseon became an empire and the Ouchi clan became the rulers of Japan, the relationship between the two countries could be said to be ‘relatively friendly’.

However, there were few imperial people who completely trusted Japan. This was because they suffered too much from the Japanese pirates in the late Goryeo and early Joseon Dynasties.

There, both Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who succeeded him, distanced themselves from the empire, and Japan once again became an object of distrust.

Therefore, no one thought that the orders that Yi Sun-sin had given, especially the order to “mobilize all forces to destroy the Japanese army if they open fire,” were excessive.

Even the Minister of Education, who would talk about the ‘duty of a sage’ and ‘benevolence’ whenever he had the chance.

* * *

After a while, the communications officer came back in and reported to Lee Ju.

“This is a request from the Vacuum Force Command.”

“Request? Report.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

– Urgent request to form a negotiating team to handle the armistice negotiations.

“Negotiation? Why?”

When Lee Ju turned to the ministers with a questioning look, the ministers also had similar expressions on their faces.

“I understand that the most recent war the Empire has fought is the ‘Punitive War’, is that correct?”

The Prime Minister stepped forward and answered the question of the week.

“That’s right.”

“I don’t remember a separate negotiating team going to accept the surrender in that punitive war, is that correct?”

“That’s true too.”

“But why?”

When Lee Ju asked the reason, all the ministers present turned their gazes to Ryu Seong-ryong.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that among those gathered here, Ryu Seong-ryong was the only one who was close to Yi Sun-sin.

Ryu Seong-ryong, who was asked a silent question, took a moment to collect his thoughts and then opened his mouth.

“Perhaps Yi Sun-sin considered negotiations to be a political matter.”

“The realm of politics?”

“Yes, Your Majesty. Yi Sun-sin has said since long ago, ‘The military and politics are like the wheels of a cart. They should face the same direction, but if they are too close together, the cart cannot be used comfortably.’”

“Huh? That’s a very interesting idea.”

Lee Joo’s eyes lit up at Ryu Seong-ryong’s words.

Although it is said that ‘military and politics’, the saying that ‘literature and martial arts are like the wheels of a cart’ has been passed down from ancient times is a proverb.

And the one who kept this hanging from his mouth was the famous Emperor Yi Hyang.

“Don’t you think that the idea of ​​‘not being close but not being far’ is really interesting?”

The Prime Minister nodded his head in response to the evaluation of the week.

“That is indeed so.”

“You are being compared to that certain Won who used to write private letters for no reason.”

“… .”

“Tch!”

The ministers were shocked by the sound of Lee Joo’s tongue clicking and cursed Won-gyun inwardly.

‘Won-gyun, because of that stupid author!’

‘Why on earth are you spreading those letters!’

‘General Shin Rip is like that too! He can’t even tell what to cut and what to leave!’

‘By the way, Your Majesty, is it true that bloodline cannot be deceived?’

Lee Ju, who was glaring at the ministers with a displeased expression, gave an order to the chief minister who was standing next to him.

“Ask Yi Sun-sin why he needs a negotiating team.”

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“Yes, Your Majesty.”

And then, shortly afterwards, the communications officer reported to Lee Ju.

“A reply has arrived from the Vacuum Force Command.”

-The Japanese military’s sudden change of stance was in accordance with the Emperor’s orders.

-Until then, the source of orders was the headquarters.

-The change in command and the unexpected change in the battle situation are judged to be caused by political intrigue.

“Political conspiracy… What do you think?”

In response to the question of immigration, the ministers once again reviewed the political situation in Japan.

‘Let’s see… Before Oda, there was Mori… Before Mori took power… .’

‘What was the atmosphere in Japan like as reported by the Foreign Ministry officials dispatched there?’

Amidst the heated debate among the ministers, the Prime Minister came forward and spoke.

-If we look at the rumors that were circulating among the Japanese people, before the appearance of powerful Japanese ministers such as Mori, Oda, and Toyotomi, the Japanese court was called the “Ten Constant Attendants.” And after Toyotomi became the Daijodaishin, the saying “Pointing at a deer as if it were a horse” began to circulate.

-Both words are metaphors for the weakness of royal power.

-But the order just delivered was from the Emperor of Japan.

-It is safe to say that the Japanese emperor has come to the forefront.

-Then, we should consider Toyotomi to have fallen from power.

Lee Joo immediately raised an objection to the Prime Minister’s explanation.

“On the other hand, isn’t it possible that the Emperor was used as a shield to catch arrows?”

The Deputy Minister of Defense responded to the opposition’s objections.

“In that case, I would have ordered a ‘fight to the death.’ That would have been the case if the responsibility was shifted to the Emperor.”

“I see….”

Only then did Lee Joo nod as if he understood, then smiled slightly and muttered to himself.

‘Yi Sun-sin, Lee Ja, they say they don’t know much about politics, but they know it better than anyone else. I got to know some interesting people.’

“Maybe very capable….”

“your majesty?”

“I’m just talking to myself. Then, let’s quickly select a negotiating team.”

“I obey your orders!”

* * *

The first areas where the disarmament of the Japanese army by the Imperial Army took place were Kitakyushu, Shimonoseki, and Yamaguchi.

Under the Emperor’s order, the Japanese soldiers were disarmed and interned in temporary camps set up by the Imperial Army.

The Japanese soldiers who entered the camp had surprisingly relaxed expressions on their faces.

‘I’m alive now!’

The new recruits who were forcibly conscripted and mobilized looked at ease, relieved that they would not die.

On the other hand, the veterans looked relaxed for a different reason.

‘I avoided getting killed by those idiot recruits!’

Three days after the Emperor’s order was issued, the second force of the Imperial Army arrived in Yamaguchi.

The second wave of Imperial troops arrived in Yamaguchi and soon began to spread throughout Japan and disarm the Japanese military.

Meanwhile, Japanese officials were coming and going from the vacuum force headquarters in Yamaguchi every day.

“Let’s start the armistice negotiations!”

“Please wait a little longer.”

“The war is over anyway! So why are you telling me to wait!”

“The negotiating team from the home country has not arrived yet.”

When Japanese officials insisted on starting negotiations, command officers continued to refuse, using the excuse of “absence of the person in charge.”

“There is a precedent for punitive wars, so is there any need to wait for the negotiating team?”

Yi Sun-sin answered the question from his staff right away.

“If we make a mistake, we could fall victim to the Emperor’s scheme. If that happens, everything will be in jeopardy.”

“What is the Emperor’s plan?”

“A shield that will block arrows flying at you.”

“yes?”

Yi Sun-sin told his staff and commanders what he thought the Emperor’s plan was.

-Let’s take a look at the tricks the Emperor has used so far.

-The situation was such that the royal authority had fallen to the point that the saying, “the ten highest levels of power” was openly circulated.

-Then the emperor used Mori and Oda Nobunaga to purge the powerful ministers and consolidate power.

-Now, when he was about to purge Oda and make the power his own, Toyotomi intercepted it.

-The Emperor had no choice but to continue his consultation with the Wasin due to the power of Toyotomi, who had seized power.

-However, the situation changed drastically when Toyotomi declared war on the empire.

-Using the imminent defeat as an excuse, the Emperor was able to eliminate Toyotomi.

-However, defeat is defeat. It is difficult for the Emperor to escape responsibility either.

-If our imperial army comes out at this time, the emperor will use our imperial army as an excuse.

“He wanted to end it with a ceasefire, but he was forced to sign the surrender document due to the threat of the Imperial Army. In doing so, he would completely regain the power that had been taken away from him. In the process, much of Japan’s territory was ruined, and many people were killed or injured. However, considering the power he regained, wasn’t it a cheap price to pay?”

“ah….”

As the staff officers and commanders nodded after hearing the explanation, Yi Sun-sin came to a conclusion.

“So, politics should be left to politicians. Why is there a saying that ‘the right person for the right job’? You should keep that in mind.”

“I will keep that in mind!”

As the commanders and staff members left the conference room, the senior staff member left alone and cautiously made a suggestion.

“Wouldn’t it be better to report what you just explained? If you do it wrong, rumors might spread that Your Majesty is neglecting his duties.”

“I already reported the reason?”

“You must not forget the germs.”

When the staff mentioned Won-gyun, Yi Sun-sin’s mouth watered.

“That damn human… How many times do I have to knock on the stone bridge because of that guy…?”

It was Yi Sun-sin grumbling while putting paper into a typewriter placed on one side.

* * *

After reading Yi Sun-sin’s report delivered via transport plane, Lee Ju grinned and muttered.

“A person who is more political than anyone else claims to know nothing about politics? How interesting, how interesting. Eunuch, summon the Chief Secretary.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Lee Ju looked at the report in his hand and muttered something meaningful.

“I think I caught a big fish. I think I caught a really big fish.”

At that moment, Yi Sun-sin, who was in Yamaguchi, suddenly trembled with chills.

“Why all of a sudden? No way? No way?”

There has been a saying circulating in government offices and the military since ancient times.

‘You’re fine, and you’re not sick anywhere, but you suddenly feel chills? Then you’ve been caught. There’s no way to avoid it. Buy some health supplements and stock up.’

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