Black Corporation: Joseon -
Chapter 6
Chapter 6 – Who Is My Father? (4)
The issue of deposing Queen Shim ended with the rejection from King Taejong and King Sejong, and along with the end of this issue, the maternal relatives purging work ended as well.
Afterward, until the day of King Taejong's death, there were not many major obstacles except for Ming's suspicion.
Ming Dynasty that never lowered down their caution towards Joseon since the plans for the conquest of Liaodong made by King Taejo and Jeong Do-jeon in the early days of founding the country went to ashes, took issue with the sudden passing of the throne, and renounced their statement. Thanks to this, King Sejong had to spend a lot of energy and money trying to persuade the envoys sent from Ming. 𝘧𝓻ℯ𝑒𝑤𝓮𝒷𝓷𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝓬𝓸𝓂
Because he was busy persuading Ming’s envoys and the military authority was in the hand of King Taejong, King Sejong could only watch the Invasion of Daemado Island(1) unfold.
“This is really unfortunate.”
King Sejong grumbled as he was looking at the reports related to the Invasion of Daemado Island after placing Hyang, who came to give his greetings in his lap. Hyang had heard the grumble before turning his head to look at him, and King Sejong let out a faint smile.
“If only I had more strength and freedom, I’m sure I could have prepared better for this invasion….”
Hyang racked his brain as he saw King Sejong’s appearance that was full of regrets.
‘What happened to Lee Jongmu’s invasion of Daemado Island? Was it half success?’
Hyang was itching out of curiosity that he reached out his hands. King Sejong smiled brightly as he saw Hyang, who was in his embrace, reached out to the scrolls of public appeals and reports on the table.
“It seems like my little prince has already taken an interest in political affairs? Hmm~ It takes learning to understand political affairs.”
King Sejong pondered for a while before turning to face Head Eunuch, who was standing on the side while bowing respectfully.
“Call the Chief Royal Secretary!”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Hyang watched the Head Eunuch walk out to deliver King Sejong’s order, and cold sweats began to perspire in his back.
‘Isn’t this dangerous?’
* * *
When Grand Prince Choong-nyeong was confirmed as the Crown Prince, Hyang made his own plan.
“The thing that will be the main basis is the fact that King Sejong is a maniac. On top of that, he is a pretty devoted man in developing engines.”
Hyang folded his still short arms and legs—posing like a noble he was—and diligently beat the calculator in his head with a serious face.
The original Munjong was indeed a maniac, especially a military maniac.
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