episode_0382

*** ***

When Ho Cheon-an was stranded in the Iron Blood Book with a fainted Blood Man.

An investigation was in full swing at Moyongse’s mine.

“The human resources office fee is reported to be 10%, but you were collecting 20%?”

The director sweated profusely and made an excuse.

“That’s…I was planning to report it soon! Should I call it the time difference between on-site and documents…”

“You say new miners are only paid 60% of the compensation? I wonder for the first time since when the wardens had the authority to control the wages of miners. I think that authority was ultimately the authority of the supervisors.”

After the managers of the human resources office were robbed, it was the supervisors’ turn next.

“The directors were wielding their authority over compensation to the workers like that, but what were the supervisors doing?”

“We really didn’t know! From the perspective of managing and supervising the mine, we only issued a work completion certificate. The fact that the wardens even interfere with paying daily wages to miners…”

“I see. But the miners’ daily wages have never been cut to a suspicious degree? Is it due to negligence in management, or is it because they colluded with the managers and shared the allowances of new workers?”

“Woman, these words are absolutely unfair! Even if there are people who did something wrong, can you just cut the wages of the workers who worked hard in the mine?”

“What you said is correct. If so, this is next. The point is that pickaxes are loaned to miners in exchange for money.”

“It is an instruction from the upper level that takes into account the breakability of the tool. The damage rate was overwhelmingly reduced compared to when the equipment was rented for free, which helped the mine operation.”

“I see. However…the equipment rental fee is set at 1 penny…why did the workshop charge three coins as rental fee for the equipment that was delivered for one silver coin?”

“Oh, no! The price of the pickaxe delivered from the workshop is three silver coins!”

“That’s outrageous. I don’t know if the ledger is lying or you are lying, it’s a mess.”

Moyong Yeonhwa said while touching her forehead.

“It couldn’t be clearer than this that mine operation is a mess. The four senior members will continue to work with me to check all operational issues. The rest of you, led by Mr. Moyong, please personally visit the miners and submit a report.”

Mo Yong Chan-gyeong and the rest of the Mo Yong clan moved to the mine accompanied by the miners.

“Phew.”

Moyong Kwakjeon, who was climbing the mountain among the crowd, sighed.

Now that the owner has let go, will the mine be the same as before?

I had expected that much, but after witnessing the scene in person, I felt uneasy.

‘This is all for the greater good.’

How could it be that the miners rose up?

Even as he thought about that, Mo Yong Guo Zhen shook his head.

All I had to do was endure it a little longer.

‘Once the great project is completed, there is no longer any reason for the world to remain hunched over, and from then on, all we have to do is drive out the corrupt merchants and normalize the mine.’

Thinking like that, Mo Yong Kwak Jeon nodded.

Corrupt merchants are running rampant right now, but if you pull out a knife, how difficult would it be to cut down a rotten straw bale?

‘As long as the mine is healthy, recovery is not a problem.’

Mo Yong Kwak Jeon had faith in the mine.

The faith that I can send because I built this mine into what it is today. This is a mine that I and my subordinates in Shaanseobunta built with great effort and sincerity.

Even though they have recently lost their attention, it is not a mine that will collapse due to the tyranny of merchants.

Mo Yong Kwak Jeon’s trust was shattered as soon as he entered the 8th tunnel.

“…Who dug this place so wide? Isn’t this the only way there is a risk of collapse?”

The supervisor sweated profusely as he looked at Mo Yong Kwak Jeon’s hard face.

“This is because there are abundant reserves here.”

“No matter how rich the reserves are, isn’t the entire tunnel likely to collapse?”

“We will correct it immediately!”

Moyong Kwakjeon realized that the supervisor, who was constantly sweating, had no experience working in a mine. If I knew anything about mines, I would have come up with a more plausible excuse.

“Here, why is the support made of wood? Wasn’t this place originally supported by steel supports?”

The supervisor could not answer, and it was Miner Chu who answered on his behalf.

“It was probably used to reinforce shaft number 27. Because it was a new tunnel, it was the only place I could inspect.”

Mo Yong Kwak Jeon felt his head pounding at Mr. Chu’s answer.

“…You mean you pulled out the support you used before? Even after doing such a dangerous thing, instead of supporting the new support beam, you just filled it with wood?”

Mr. Chu looked at Moyonggwakjeon in silence. Moyong Kwakjeon felt frustrated by those gazes and looked at the supervisors.

“Who on earth allowed this? And you! Are you blind? I agree with doing something like this to the mine shaft…ha!”

Mo Yong Kwak Jeon, who was about to vent his anger, was at a loss for words.

This is a bitch.

Even though it had been less than two years since I quit my job in the mine, none of the supervisors here looked familiar.

“Uncle, please calm down.”

Mo Yong Mo blocked the front of Mo Yong Kwak Jeon, who looked angry.

“Is this a serious situation?”

In response to Mo Yong Mo’s question, Mo Yong Kwak Jeon burst out laughing.

“Hehe…”

Moyong Kwakjeon looked at the other collaterals who were touring the mine with him. Everyone had a hard look on their faces.

They were also the ones who diligently inspected the mine before the great project began.

In my own way, I realized the seriousness of the situation.

“You guys. I will take a look at this tunnel. Could you please look somewhere else?”

“…Okay. Can I take some miners with me?”

“Of course. Please look at it as carefully as possible.”

The subordinates dispersed to inspect the mine shaft, and Mo Yong Gwakjeon looked at the remaining Mo Yong Mo.

Looking at Mo Yong Mo, Mo Yong Guo Zhen had this thought.

‘If I had passed on the knowledge I had accumulated while working the mine to Mo, would something like this have happened now?’

Although Mo Yong-mo diligently inspected the area, he was unable to pinpoint these risk factors.

It was natural.

This is because no one in Bunta passed on the knowledge accumulated in the mine to Mo Yong-mo. Even if the inspection was done diligently, the merchants were fully prepared to deceive everyone, so how could they have developed a discerning eye?

What would have happened if the man of all evil had had an eye for the mine and knowledge of the mine shaft?

Even if merchants were blinded by money and did not care about any means or methods, they would have had no choice but to take action if they faced a valid criticism right in front of them.

If so…

“Look. Right here. Can you see the rock quality changing?”

“Yes.”

“In places where the rock quality changes, you must be several times more careful than in other places when digging a tunnel or mining. This is because the rock quality changes and there are many cases where the rock mass is not properly combined. There may be empty space above or below because the rock material at the bottom or top is not properly interlocked, so there is a risk of the floor collapsing or the ceiling collapsing…”

That assumption opened the mouth of Mo Yong Kwak Jeon.

Mo Yong Kwak Jeon thought as he passed on his knowledge to Mo Yong Mo. In the future, there will be more noise or disturbance when Moyongmo inspects the mine.

And Moyongmo’s actions will become an even bigger obstacle to the cause.

Even though he guessed that fact, Mo Yong Kwak Jeon did not stop opening his mouth.

The entire time he was wandering around Tunnel 8, Mo Yong Kwak Jeon’s mouth never rested even for a moment. There were so many things to point out, and the more he walked around the tunnel, the darker his face became.

Much later.

After completing his inspection of the mine shaft, Moryong Gwakjeon came down to the mining village. When Moyonggwakjeon came down, all the other subordinates had already come down after completing their inspection.

Even though they started the inspection first to give a detailed explanation to Mo Yong Mo, Mo Yong Kwak Jeon and his party were the last to come down.

Even before hearing the report, Moyong Kwakjeon guessed the outcome by looking at the subordinates who were whispering with serious expressions.

“Report.”

“I inspected tunnel number 2. Because it was an old tunnel, it went down quite deep. The tunnel became narrow and several cracks were visible. Although iron ore is coming out, it seems dangerous to go in any further than this.”

“Tell me exactly. Did it just seem dangerous to you?”

“…It is difficult to express any further opinion after only a half-day inspection.”

“…I understand.”

The report caused an uproar.

Could it be that only tunnel number 8 had a problem?

Traces of disregard for safety in order to cut costs and improve mining performance were scattered throughout the mine.

After receiving all the reports, Mo Yong Guo Zhen wiped his face and looked at the sky. The collaterals also had dark expressions.

I thought it was only the mindset of the merchants that was rotten.

The mines entrusted to these merchants were also damaged.

“…Good job. It looks like Buntaju and Yeonhwa’s investigation isn’t over yet, so let’s wait for them and then return.”

The attendants and warriors nodded and dispersed.

Miner Mr. Chu looked at Mo Yong-Kwak-Jeon with a gloomy complexion and opened his mouth.

“Would you like to take a look at the mining village?”

“…Let’s do that.”

Mr. Chu took the lead and looked around the village, and Moyong Kwakjeon followed behind Mr. Chu and received guidance from Mr. Chu.

“Do you remember Ogyeonggaekjan, who made amazing beef dishes?”

“That’s right.”

“The Pentateuch gave up his business and went down. As the miners’ situation became more difficult, they could no longer afford to enjoy beef dishes.”

“….”

Hearing Mr. Chu’s words, Mo Yong Kwak Jeon closed his eyes tightly. Mr. Chu laughed vainly as he looked at Mo Yong Kwak Jeon.

“I missed the drink that Daehyeop bought me. Would you like to have a drink for the first time in a while?”

“…since we are inspecting, let’s not overdo it.”

Mr. Chu nodded and guided Mo Yong Kwak Jeon and Mo Yong Mo to a shabby tavern.

“Here, give me a bottle of sake and some light snacks.”

“Hehe, would it be okay to have soup and stir-fried meat for snacks?”

“Please give me that.”

“The drink is worth 5 coins, and the snacks are worth 15 coins, 5 each.”

Mo Yong Kwak Jeon paused for a moment. Mr. Chu, who guessed what was causing Mo Yong Kwak Jeon’s hesitation, opened his mouth.

“The price of alcohol here is about this much.”

“Our bar is cheap. Now, this may be the only store in this town that sells a bottle of rice wine for five nyang.”

Mo Yong Kwak Jeon gave Mo Yong Mo a look for a moment. Mo Yong-mo nodded as if asking if this was true.

The shipper paid the price and delivered first. Mr. Chu filled the toothless glass held by Mo Yong Kwak Jeon with alcohol.

“The prices in mining villages have risen quite a bit recently. Still, it’s something that can’t be helped. My body, which has been sweating all day since dawn, is complaining that I haven’t eaten anything all day, but I can’t go to another village where I have to walk for more than two hours.”

Moyonggwakjeon’s cup shook. Mr. Chu pretended not to notice the shaking and continued talking after drinking.

“It seems like just yesterday that we were going in and out to dig tunnel number 2 together with Daehyeop, but it’s already been 10 years. At that time, I had no idea that the mine would become so big. haha. A lot has changed.”

“I see. Has it already been 10 years…”

Moryong Kwakjeon reminded me of those days. There were times when I was so absorbed in the fun of the mine growing and growing that I forgot about martial arts training and took care of the mine.

For Mo Yong Gwak Jeon, those days felt far away.

“Hehe, now I am also a father of three children. The second one was already whining that he wanted to go to military service after he grew up.”

“I guess so. Do you often go to see your family?”

“Well, I go see it at least once every few weeks. Every time I go, it’s always refreshing to see the kids grow up an inch.”

Moyong Kwakjeon and Mr. Chu talked for a while about old times.

“Have such things happened? It’s amazing.”

“Hehehe. It must have been something you couldn’t have imagined.”

“It was truly ignorant.”

The two people were immersed in a trip down memory lane with their hats in the middle. Mo Yong Kwak Jeon, who had lost track of time for a moment, came to his senses when he realized that it was already getting dark.

“I guess I’ll just have to get up and take a look. What would you do, Mr. Chu?”

“I’ve finished the tour today, so I’d like to finish the remaining drinks and snacks here.”

“I guess so. Thank you for the guidance today.”

“No. I should be thankful that you paid for the drinks.”

After Mo Yong Kwak Jeon parted ways with Mr. Chu at the bar, he moved to the meeting place.

There, Buntaju and other subordinates were gathered to discuss something.

“Bunta Lord?”

“Let’s gather here. Moyong Yeonhwa is having a brief conversation with the merchant owners.”

Mo Yong Kwak Jeon also joined the story.

“Since the situation has already come to this, it is inevitable that a large number of merchants will be replaced. Organize the merchants in an appropriate manner and prepare so that there is no disruption to the grand order.”

“Yes.”

“There may be a hit to mining profits, but the branch’s current assets are sufficient. Prepare to continue the legacy as you are now without being shaken.”

Moyong Kwakjeon opened his mouth at Buntaju’s words.

“Aren’t you going to directly intervene in the mine’s affairs?”

And upon hearing Moyonggwakjeon’s words, Buntaju glared at Moyonggwakjeon sharply.

“Grade account takes priority. Don’t you know the saying, “A thousand ryosilsil”? It is impossible to leave a burden to take care of such trivial matters.”

“…is it a trivial thing?”

Moyong Kwakjeon sighed, and the eyes of the collateral flocked to Moyong Kwakjeon’s unusual attitude.

“I will have to take care of this mine myself.”

“Moyonggwakjeon!”

Under the sharp gaze of senior officials, Moyong Kwakjeon recalled his conversation with Mr. Chu. Mr. Chu had thoughts of leaving this place and moving to another place. Although he did not mention it directly, his conversation with Mr. Chu clearly showed that he had such thoughts.

The sight of the mining village, which had grown in size but had become desolate, also came to mind.

“It is not too late to take care of mining after achieving great success!”

“It’s late.”

Moyong Kwakjeon thought of the inside of the mine shaft, the supervisors who knew nothing, and the soaring prices.

In order to take control of this mine, the merchants did not hesitate to change all the personnel in the mine to their liking and even touch its roots.

As a result, what does the mine look like today?

It may have looked fine on the outside, but on the inside it was cracking.

Is it just that?

All supervisors who could warn of the dangers of the mine had long since disappeared, and skilled miners were leaving the mine one by one.

The mine was already collapsing.

“If we don’t do something right now, this mine will cross an irreversible river.”

It may have been a foolish choice, but Moyong Kwakjeon could not just watch the mine he had worked so hard to build collapse like this.

Moyong Kwakjeon and Moyongjingaek were in direct conflict.

“You also agreed to the cause, so what are you doing now? No matter how much passion was put into the mine and the revival of the entire Shaanxi region, have you forgotten the pointing fingers of people who whispered that you were just lucky enough to discover the mine?”

“How could I forget that.”

In response to Mo Yong Jingaek’s sharp tone, Mo Yong Kwak Jeon calmly nodded.

“I was so angry at that finger pointing that I just forgot the obvious.”

“What?”

“This mine, which the world has been talking about, is the result of the hard work of everyone in Shaanxi Bunta. lucky? Was it really luck that this mine, which has become the heart of Shaanxi, was created in less than 10 years?”

The subordinates who heard Mo Yong Kwak Jeon’s words shook their heads inwardly.

“It was the result of the tireless efforts of all Bunta members. Why are we hurt? Wasn’t he angry because his efforts weren’t recognized? Because it’s a branch, because it’s collateral, because it’s lucky. Didn’t we plan a great plan because our efforts were belittled and belittled by such ridiculous excuses?”

Mo Yong Kwak Jeon drove a wedge.

“But now, we at Shaanxi Bunta have stopped making that effort.”

“Foolish guy!”

“I agree with the grand scheme. But we must also take care of the mines.”

“The risk is too great! How can you not know that?”

The reason why Shaomseo Bunta was able to keep its doors closed and quietly kept secret was because everything in the mine was entrusted to merchants.

The moment Shaanse Bunta directly manages the mine, the number of people who want to meet Shaanse Bunta’s leading figures will increase significantly, and those who have not met the leading figures will begin to wonder why they do not come forward.

Is it just that?

If the subordinates take care of the mine directly, they will be able to reconnect with the martial forces that were defeated by the truth action, and if new relationships with the martial forces are created, a situation will arise where the senior officials have no choice but to step forward.

The fact that affiliates directly managed the mine meant that the possibility of secrets being revealed increased rapidly.

“As I said before, taking care of the mine is not something that can be put off. I know this decision may be a hindrance to the great world, but… it’s something I have to do now.”

When Moyongjin Guest, conscious of the dancers nearby and Moyong Yeonhwa, was gnashing his teeth, unable to raise his voice.

“But wouldn’t it be better to have at least one person take care of the mine?”

Mo Yong-jin’s head turned at the voice he heard from among the attendants.

Bang-gye, who received the murderous gaze of Mo Yong-jin and senior officials, was shocked and made an excuse.

“I had no idea that the mine would be so ruined in less than two years at most! Of course I thought it would be maintained. It is true that if the mine is lost, the driving force will be lost even if the Great Plan succeeds…”

Mo Yong-jin looked at the faces of the attendants. There were more than one person who agreed with the idea of taking care of the mine directly.

“Stupid guys! Are you guys merchants or military personnel?”

Moyong Kwakjeon calmly refuted.

“Isn’t it a natural result that I put as much passion into mining as I did learning martial arts?”

“This guy…!”

It was time for Mo Yong-jin to open his mouth.

“It’s so noisy outside that I can’t have a conversation.”

Moyong Yeonhwa appeared.

“I overheard some things unintentionally. I am in favor of maintaining a direct mine in Shaanxi Bunta. Even if a large number of merchants are replaced, there is no way thieves will not arise in an ownerless mine.”

“Investigating even the operation of a mine is an act of overstepping one’s authority! Please refrain from speaking!”

“It is an act of overstepping authority… Exercising the authority of the group leader without even gathering the group’s opinions seems to be overstepping one’s authority?”

‘Damn…’

Mo Yong-jingaek gritted his teeth and shook his head.

I didn’t expect Mo Yong Kwak Jeon to rebel against me like this, but it was something that could have happened. In the first place, since the affiliates had invested a considerable amount of time in the mine, they would have basically become attached to the mine, and it would not be strange for some of the Bunta personnel to have a special affection for the mine.

So, it was not surprising that the collaterals were shaken by today’s inspection, but their shaking was beyond Mo Yong-jin’s imagination.

Mo Yong-jin was able to quickly figure out why the collateral was shaking like that.

‘Damn…. considering the mine’s problems were so obvious, there wasn’t much to show them.’

Collaterals who have never been exposed to the true power of new techniques.

If there was a belief that even if the mine was lost, it could be recovered with just new skills, would the subsidiary companies have acted as they have done now?

Since the threat of losing the mine was highlighted without knowing the true nature of Shin Gong, it was natural for the subsidiary companies to be shaken.

‘If I had continued to crouch in Bunta without any external stimulation, nothing would have happened!’

Mo Yong-jingaek’s sharp gaze was aimed at Mo Yong-mo. This was because Mo Yong-jingaek, who did not know that Ho Cheon-an had planned the whole thing, thought that Mo Yong-mo’s foolish actions had created the current situation.

Mo Yong-mo, who received an unexpected gaze, was frightened and hid behind the wall.

Mo Yong-jin, who saw this, clicked his tongue and opened his mouth.

Because I had no choice but to make a decision in order to regain control of the shaking hearts of the subordinates.

“Then, I would like to propose a friendly meeting.”

“…You mean a friendly meeting?”

“Chan-kyung, you, and even Mo Yong-seo. Mo Yong-seok-jil, one of the jungjin, and me. I propose a three-on-three dance. If you win, I will accept your opinion on the operation of the mine. However, if we win, please do not interfere with the operation of the mine.”

It was a somewhat unexpected suggestion, but it wasn’t completely ridiculous.

When there was a heated conflict in the Murim family, there were many cases where opinions were decided based on the results of the dance.

Mo Yong Yeonhwa thought as she looked at Mo Yong Jin Gaek, who was not hiding his fierce expression.

Are you in a situation where you have no choice but to reveal a number that you have kept hidden until now?

‘It’s truly a battleground.’

If they lose this match, Shaanxi Bunta will have no choice but to bow to the Moyong family again.

The senior members of Bunta have risked all odds without receiving full support from members, so if they lose in this state, the central point of Shaanse Bunta will completely collapse.

On the other hand, if Shaanxi Bunta wins, the cracks that have been revealed now will merge, making them an even more troublesome opponent.

It was a game with a lot at stake, but Mo Yong Yeon Hwa nodded without hesitation.

“Like.”

In martial arts, everything was said through martial arts, so it was never a game that could be avoided.

The match is in a week.

A high stakes match was held in the forest of Shaanxi Bunta.