1592 The Empire Everyone Dreamed of - Chapter 223
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Aftereffects
The sun outside the window divided the civil war into darkness and light.
After a long silence, Crown Prince divorce opened his mouth.
“Are you saying that the reason the government officials were forced into exile and state affairs were halted was to wait for me?”
“Yes.”
The ancestor, who had only seen his face in the dark, revealed his upper body.
“What’s the problem? National affairs are at a standstill, so it can be done if they move again. “The skills of those who have been defeated are that high, so shouldn’t it be enough to fill in four people?”
“Are you sure you created this Satan because of that? “What does this country mean to you, my father?”
“Are you asking because you don’t know? “You have to have a country to be a king, right?”
“… … .”
Divorce closed his eyes and took a slow breath.
“Son, you are most like me. “Do not deny it.”
‘So you abandoned me? ‘Is it because I feel like I’m looking at my father’s private parts?’
I was in tears, but I couldn’t bring myself to say it out loud. However, the shrewd king read the intention in his son’s eyes.
“Neither your father, who appointed your younger brother as heir, nor your older brother, who revealed his ambitions, could break you. “Seeing as no blood was shed to resolve the situation, it seems that the ministers are already following you.”
The ancestor took another step and completely escaped the darkness. At that moment, the smell of medicine was stronger than the smell of medicine lingering in the room.
‘Angelica, Astragalus, and Astragalus, protect the blood, increase energy, and reduce inflammation? ‘It’s old age.’
“In the end, you won.”
‘Do you mean this is a battle where you win and lose?’
Unlike the son who did not open his mouth, the father said what he had to say.
“I admit I was wrong. “I will now entrust the future of my resignation to you, so please stop being angry.”
“Seong-yi… … “I am devastated.”
Divorce glanced at the darkness in front of him. When I looked again, it was just a shadow.
Before we knew it, King Seonjo, who was leaning on the bench, was waving his hands.
“I will issue a teaching notice at tomorrow’s assembly. “Go and rest.”
Divorce bowed his head in silence and then turned around.
Seonjo looked at that cold back with satisfaction.
The next day, King Seonjo, who had returned to the post for the first time in half a year, appointed divorcee to the national post again.
“Only Gwanghae will remain in the royal family to maintain the position of head of the nation, so from today onwards, I order him to take charge of the government on behalf of Gwain.”
“The castle is in ruins.”
The ancestor, who personally read the teachings, left Daejeon with a stooped back. It was difficult to walk, so merchantman Yoon Gil-chun approached her and helped her, but there was no one holding her and no one wailing.
It was a lonely exit for a monarch who ruled for 35 long years.
In this way, divorce restored Gwanghae’s name.
With everything back in place, on the surface it seemed like we had just gone back 5 years, but Gwanghae’s position had changed significantly.
As King Seonjo said, there is no one in Joseon who can replace him anymore.
“Lee Deok-hyung from the sentencing judge is calling. There are a total of 502 members of the traitorous Imhaegun group and 27 renegade major and minor officials. “Please behead these people.”
“Please destroy the three clans of traitors.”
“Yun Geun-soo, the presiding judge, tells us. Imhae-gun’s past evils are sky-high, and he must be held accountable for his sins in order for the royal family to stand upright.”
“I am coming from Shin Do-seung-ji Yoo Hee-seo. Sunhwa-gun was just as corrupt as Imhae-gun. “The person who killed him has exceeded his will, so please inform us.”
“Please inform us.”
Gwanghae’s divorce swept through the government officials.
He made eye contact with Jeong Mun-bu and nodded.
“I am informing the front office of the new military commander. The reason the gods did not come forward even in the midst of the tragedy was because they judged it to be ‘the royal family’s business.’ So please have mercy.”
“No, champan, what is that?”
Yoon Geun-soo was so scared that he could not continue speaking.
The ministers who neglected the situation were also sinners, so if they were going to cover up the sins of the traitors, they should cover them as well.
While Daejeon was in turmoil, someone stepped forward.
“New North Korean soldier Jeong Hyeon-ryong is calling.”
“As for the old North Korean soldier, please speak without hesitation.”
The gazes of the ministers followed Jeong Hyeong-ryong. The cavalry of the North Barracks were evaluated as the best among Gwanghae’s personal guards due to their well-known prestige and overwhelming force.
“The North is extremely barren, but there is plenty of land that could become fertile if man takes care of it. Please move the weight lifting clan to the north.”
“Moving to the north? “What are the opinions of the ministers?”
Woouijeong Yoo Seong-ryong stepped forward and said.
“I think it is a reasonable opinion as there have been cases of expelling those who committed blasphemy over the past few years.”
“The northeast has been extremely peaceful so far, so I think it would be a perfect place for exile.”
Additionally, Aroon Jeong Hyeon-ryong returned to his seat.
“I believe the North soldier’s words are truly correct.”
Gwanghae immediately remembered Jiwoo’s request.
‘If anyone is guilty, do not kill them, but send them to me.’
‘Why do you want a prisoner?’
‘60% of Solbin residents are from Joseon. In order to maintain that ratio, we are collecting Jurchen and Japanese, regardless of whether they are Han Chinese or Southern Man.’
‘Is there a reason why people from Joseon must be 60%?’
‘Because my hometown is Joseon. If we forget language and letters, wouldn’t we be like Seongryang Lee at best? ‘You have to work hard your whole life to only do good things to others.’
After reminiscing, Gwanghae divorced spoke to the ministers.
“How could I commit the crime of murder and murder? Imhae-gun, Sunhwa-gun, and Jeongwon-gun’s families are exiled to the north, so that they cannot set foot in Joseon for the next three generations.”
“I will obey your orders.”
Sentencing judge Lee Deok-hyung bowed his waist.
“Families involved in treason are also subject to the same punishment. and.”
He tapped the armrest of the chair as if he remembered Gwanghae.
“Will the North Korean soldier take charge of the arrest and transport of the prince’s family?”
“I will gladly obey your orders.”
Sentencing judge Lee Deok-hyung was inwardly relieved. Arresting the royal family was a hassle, and on top of that, they were the infamous mad princes. It was something for which the Crown Prince and the Northern Soldiers should be thankful.
“Hojo should investigate the damage caused by the incidents committed by the princes and seek compensation.”
“New Hojo Judge Kim Su is here. I am very sorry to inform you, but the national treasury is not in good condition. “Please inform us.”
“What if we confiscate the property of criminals?”
Kim Su’s eyes were wide and he quickly lowered his head.
“If it were the princes’ family assets, compensation could be raised just by disposing of the palace grounds in the Gimpo area.”
“Then implement it like that.”
“Yes, sir.”
Afterwards, the tasks facing the government were listed and dealt with in order of urgency.
Personnel who had resigned from their homes were ordered to return, and people were recommended for vacant positions. And finally ‘it’ was mentioned.
“I am asking for the new royal decree, Yoon Geun-soo. “I ask you to once again establish the government’s position on what to do with the ‘departure of troops’ promised by weightlifting in the past.”
“That’s right. “This is a promise between countries.”
Gwanghae did not open his mouth. Those who interpreted this as an expression of wanting to listen more to the opinions of senior officials raised their voices one by one.
“Can we say that the temporary collapse of state affairs at the hands of weightlifters was the will of the government?”
“Isn’t it a tacit agreement that we kept quiet at that time?”
“Even if we take that point, how can we forget the rebirth?”
It was a matter of choice, with no opinion being wrong. However, the person who had to make the decision remained silent.
“Let’s think about it coldly. “If you think about it, we must consider that it was meaningful to stick to the front line since it was the turn of the Ming Dynasty after Joseon.”
“Huh, how could you have such treacherous thoughts…?” … .”
Afterwards, opinions were divided into factions and there were occasional shouts.
A lengthy discussion continued like that.
* * *
Hundreds of heavy cavalry galloped away, kicking up dust.
Doo doo doo doo.
“ha! ha!”
As expected from a country with abundant supplies, the cavalry and horses were all covered in armor. The luster of the iron pieces exposed on top of the armor glistened in the sunlight.
The gold and silver lights shining through the dust were even beautiful.
“charge! “Follow the cavalry!”
“Wow!”
The guards charged into the dust raised by the cavalry.
From afar, it looked like dust, sparkles, and shouts were coming together.
“What a luxurious assault.”
A snorting beast shouted from the center of the rifle battalion.
“aiming!”
fluttering.
As the flag went up, the gunners raised their guns in unison.
The beast glared at the enemy cavalry running.
‘300 steps, 250 steps, 200 steps, 150 steps… … now!’
“Salvofire!”
When the red flag was lowered, the gunners mounted their matchlocks and held fast.
Cheezy.
Pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop.
The iron ball that left the muzzle went through everything that stood in its way.
“Ugh.”
As breathing stopped after the dull shock, the panicked rider let go of his hand on the reins. The rider’s upper body swayed back and forth in the saddle as he lost consciousness.
puck.
The bullet did not penetrate the iron plate covering the horse’s chest. But the shock was great.
Ki hee hee.
“Whoa, whoa, calm down.”
Bang, pabak.
The horse stopped with both legs raised and was attacked by a horse charging from behind. This was followed by a series of collisions at the rear. The same thing happened everywhere.
“shot!”
Cheezy.
Boom, boom, boom.
However, the cavalry that survived and charged was finished off with a shotgun.
“It slowly falls back. “Hold up your shield.”
“ha!”
As the matchlock battalion turned around with their shields on their backs, the Solbin rifle battalion stepped back and emptied their magazines. While they were taking down the enemy’s front-line commander, the sound of horses’ hooves could be heard from left and right.
Doo doo doo doo.
“charge! Charge!”
“Don’t miss the opportunity given by the brothers of the East Sea!”
About 5,000 cavalry of Akyeokdo and Murhaci began to gallop. Close to 20,000 guards were exposed in front of them.
“aiming.”
As the flag went up, the galloping cavalry aimed its bowstring.
fluttering.
Ping, fibbing, ping, ping.
Arrows flew from the enemy camp as well.
A rain of arrows poured into both camps, covering the sky completely black. The result was that the side that moved had the advantage.
Patter.
“Ugh.”
The cavalry of the enemy army stormed into the collapsed ranks of Bojol. What followed was a massacre.
“Sigh.”
“Kwaaaaak.”
Blood flowed like a river and bodies piled up like a mountain.
In this way, the vanguard of the Liaodong army was annihilated, and Nurhachi was able to siege Gwangnyeong Castle again.
This was the beginning of a long war.
* * *
Meanwhile, Ji-woo, who had handed over the affairs of Joseon to Lee Ha-won and Jeong Hyeon-ryong, entered the war with supplies.
After confirming the large-scale eastward advance of the Ming army, he attacked Jinjuseong Fortress with Likan’s cavalry. In fact, it wasn’t even a battle.
Jinjuseong Castle, which had fallen from the battlefield, was almost defenseless, and they roamed around the area, plundering human resources.
“Transport preparations are complete. “Let’s leave now.”
“Thank you for your hard work.”
“Thank you for your help.”
Rickan nodded and turned the reins to face the procession.
Ga-arab ate from the side.
“That’s polite. “Once you show your superiority in strength, everything becomes convenient.”
“yes? “Let’s go too.”
Jiwoo lifted her shoulders and accelerated.
The procession of tens of thousands of people in fatigues moved slowly.
“There, don’t hesitate and walk.”
“Put the elderly and children in the cart.”
“I will give you as much land as you want, so don’t hesitate.”
Occupying Gwangnyeongseong Fortress did not simply mean taking possession of a castle, but also the entire granary area.
The three grains obtained here were also a stepping stone to increase the number of soldiers.
The sacking of Jinju Castle meant taking away manpower for farming, and it also had the meaning of neutralizing the Ming Dynasty’s expeditionary base.
Gaarab looked at the procession of bloodthirsty people.
“Reconciliation between Nurhaci and Ming is now impossible, right?”
“I guess so. “At this point, I should withdraw and turn to support.”
“Shall we just let Nurhaci get away?”
Jiwoo laughed heartily at Gaarab’s concern.
“Did you forget? Under these conditions, he would be loyal, right? “Just as I was loyal to Lee Seong-ryang in the past.”
“Right. “It was unimaginable even a year ago.”
Gaarab readily acknowledged it, but his complexion did not brighten.
“Still, I can’t help but be afraid. “Whatever you say, isn’t that Nurhaci?”
“That Nurhachini might be able to stop the Ming.”
Gaarab, who was lost in thought and frowning, shook his head.
“It’s exquisite. “I still feel like I’m walking on thin ice.”
“So, we must use good judgment and avoid walking on thin ice.”
Gaarab was the one who solved everything that came in his way with an axe. Jiwoo was happy to see her friend grow.
On the one hand, we carefully considered the items and quantities of support.
‘Anyway, steel production is saturated. Just because you use it doesn’t mean you can produce it, so there shouldn’t be a problem.’
Since there would be less food problems if the area around Gwangnyeongseong was occupied, it seemed that providing arrowheads and iron pieces would be enough.
“Hey.”
Creak, rattle.
The child leaning on the cart dozed off. The old man sitting next to me tapped the floor.
“Abby, give me that luggage.”
“The horse probably won’t last. I’m OK.”
The man who was walking with his pack on his back shook his head.
The old man sighed and was relieved to see the sun setting in the west.
“It’s almost evening. Just suffer a little.”
The victims continued their journey, encouraging their families. In this way, tens of thousands of people marched east.
Parts of the castle began to collapse like this.