episode_0532

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An order was given by the royal magistrate to summon the imperial troops, and according to this, the imperial soldiers with the rank of ten seals or higher gathered in the official training hall.

The number easily exceeded 100, so the 10 to 100 leaders chatted in pairs with people they were close to.

Baek In-jang Jang-ho also just exchanged greetings with people he was friends with during peacetime and listened to the conversations going on around him.

Jang Ho felt that the atmosphere among the gathered imperial soldiers was not particularly friendly to the royal officer.

After all, there are only two inspectors at most? What kind of inspection can they do with just two people? From the perspective of the suddenly summoned imperial troops, the current situation could not help but feel like a joke.

“Huh, what a mess this is…”

“There is a mountain of work to be done, but it seems that Nauri, a royal official who came from the center, is not particularly interested in the difficulties of the local areas.”

Such complaints are leaking out in a loud voice.

As expected, this inspection was too sudden and crude.

The governor’s inspection, which could be attended by dozens of people, can only be carried out by two people? What kind of inspection is this?

The general opinion of those who served in the office was that a royal official who happened to be robbed while passing by Agyang had his pride hurt and was forced to conduct an inspection.

“Tsk, I guess I should answer appropriately and get out quickly.”

“What on earth are you two doing…”

Jang-ho sighed as he listened to the conversation between the managers who did not hide their dissatisfaction. Since I heard that a secret inspector stormed into the coffin, I was hopeful that the governor would be dismissed… but it seems that my expectations were excessive.

Jeez. Jeez.

While Kang-ho was thinking such things, the sound of footsteps was heard clearly in his ears. Can you hear the sound of footsteps in a training hall where many people are talking?

The mouths of the imperial soldiers who were complaining about an art that could not even be imitated by any level of skill were silenced at once.

Sssshh!!

What followed was a wave of energy that overwhelmed the officers standing on the parade ground like a storm.

“Umm..!”

“Hmm!”

The gaze of the imperial troops gathered at the parade ground was focused on one place. A man with a bamboo grip on his back and a large sword that would immediately steal people’s attention.

Hocheonan, a brain sword!

‘Is the author the brainiac of which there are many rumors these days?’

I heard that it hasn’t even been established yet, but it is a martial arts divinity that has already pioneered the realm of hwagyeong.

They were the imperial army, and although Noegeomnangin was famous in the martial arts world, he was only a martial artist without any official position, so there was no reason for them to bow down, but they could not ignore the gap between martial arts that was felt right now.

It was a time when a battle of wits was going on between the Noegeomnangin and the ten and centurion commanders.

“Attention.”

Another energy wave hit the emperor heavily.

The imperial soldiers gathered at the parade ground opened their eyes wide and looked at the small royal officer next to Noegeomnangin. I was so absorbed in Noegeomnangin’s prayer that I couldn’t even pay attention to it, but when I opened my mouth, the prayer was unusual.

‘At least, it’s the best…!’

‘Nonsense. That young person…?’

Silent astonishment spread among the imperial troops. It is Sunan Gamchal-eosa who is selected and selected among the talented people in the world. But how can someone who received the title of Sunan Gamchal-eosa at such a young age be so strong in martial arts?

The imperial soldiers, who had thought that it was just a magistrate from the center trusting only his official position and running wild like thunderbolts, came to their senses.

“From now on, we will be interrogating Akyang’s managers. Do you understand?”

“Chung!”

Ho Cheon-an and Hyeok Kirin’s interrogation began against the soldiers who were in full military command.

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“Then, the last question.”

gulp!

A centurion named Songdal, who was being interrogated by Hyeok Kirin and me, swallowed his saliva with an expression on his face that it had finally come.

“Do you know or hear anything about the governor’s corruption?”

“I heard that the Governor enjoys drinking, singing, and dancing. Other than that…”

A meaningless answer came back. The fact that Joocheok enjoyed drinking, singing, and dancing was something that no one in this town knew.

In the end, the centurion named Songdal chose to remain silent, but I just nodded half-heartedly.

“Thank you for your hard work. Just go out and see.”

“….Yes?”

“Go out and have a look.”

A centurion named Songdal stood up with an ambiguous expression on his face, as if he had just pooped.

Well, I guess so.

Hyuk Kirin and I completely captured the managers gathered in the training hall. Of course, the managers had no choice but to prepare for the fact that it would be a harsh interrogation…

Since he only received a lot of personal investigation about his personal details and his usual work, and asked only half-hearted questions about the governor’s corruption, it was inevitable that he would not be able to understand the situation.

It’s a good thing that he was released from interrogation, but Song Dal keeps scratching the back of his neck as if he’s really uncomfortable with the result.

I sighed heavily while looking at the back.

“Ha, it’s extremely frustrating.”

“What do you mean?”

“There is no talent! Talent! It’s really frustrating because the captains are just like ten captains and the centurions are just like centurions!”

“…Isn’t that normal?”

“Uh-huh, you can’t do that. A centurion who looks at a centurion funny! A centurion full of dissatisfaction with his position as centurion! We need talent like this.”

Hyuk Kirin looks at me like what kind of talent is that? I wanted to explain to Hyuk Kirin the frustration I was feeling right now, but there were too many managers waiting outside for that to happen.

“Next! Please come in!”

How many people did they send away so helplessly?

“This is Jangho, the centurion.”

Finally, someone with potential appeared in front of me.

“What is your age and experience this year?”

“Seven years have passed since I became the Emperor, and I am thirty-one this year.”

“I guess so. You are excellent at martial arts. Have you ever studied somewhere?”

“When I was young, there was a clan I briefly belonged to. Due to personal reasons, I committed myself to the military after leaving the clan.”

I continued to ask questions and gauge Jangho’s prayers. Even after pioneering the peak, he still looks sharp as if he hasn’t neglected his training.

Those who want to settle for where they are now show a level of diligence that cannot be shown.

“Hmm. He is a talent that would be a waste to have in a local area. Isn’t that right? Teacher?”

“Hmm. I see.”

Hyukkirin nodded obediently. Jang-ho’s eyes shake at the sight of Hyeok-ki-rin like that.

Is it really a winner?

I continued to open my mouth without letting go of the reins.

“Have you ever taken the Gold Medical Examination?”

“…None.”

“Hmm. I have enough experience and martial arts skills, but it’s a shame. Are there any circumstances that prevent you from working in Luoyang?”

Jangho immediately shook his head and answered.

“I just didn’t get the chance.”

It was a voice dripping with regret, so it was like expressing that if I had had the chance, I would have taken it without hesitation.

“Ah.”

Did he realize something about Jang-ho’s attitude?

Suddenly, Hyuk Kirin looked at me. The intent of ‘Was this it?’ was deeply engraved in his gaze, so I nodded as well.

ruler.

What kind of situation is Jangho in front of me right now?

In order to understand this, we must first point out that this is Honam and that the governor is the governor of Honam.

Most local officials select excellent imperial soldiers and send them to the Geumui Committee as candidates.

why?

What if that candidate becomes a member of the Geumuiwi and achieves success in one way or another? This is because there is a network in the center that has been blessed.

Even if the candidate specifically recommended does not become a member of the Geumui Commission, the mere fact of recommending him/her is a favor to the capable emperor, so there is nothing to lose from the local officer’s point of view.

In this way, it is generally said that the imperial military and local officials who are recommended as candidates for the Geumuiui exchange exchanges that are beneficial to each other.

however.

Is Joo Chaek, the governor of Honam, in the same position as the governors of other regions?

The main character who provides entertainment to officials and famous people who visit Dongdongho and Agyangru and builds personal connections with them.

Considering Juchaek’s behavior and disposition, would he have only exchanged glasses at a drinking party? Of course, there would have been corruption and bribery, and Joo-chaek, who had done a lot of dirty work through entertainment, could not help but worry that his actions would be leaked to the central government.

From the perspective of such a leader, it is not at all a good thing for the Emperor, who went to Luoyang on his recommendation, to become a member of the Jinui Committee.

No, it was something that had to be fought and prevented.

What if among the imperial soldiers who were recommended, someone becomes the Golden Ruler? From Joo Chaek’s point of view, it was like having a witness in Luoyang who would vividly testify to his uncleanness.

So how did Joo Chaek act?

Naturally, the Geumui Committee’s power of nomination was used on people who were not elected to the Geumui Committee, and as a result, victims like Jang Ho before my eyes were created.

Those who have abilities but did not receive letters of recommendation.

Talented people who might have become real gold medalists if they had gone to Luoyang on recommendation.

I planned to work with them to clean up the officials, including the governor.

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Jangho wanted to become a member of the Geumwiwi.

Even though I was born and raised in Agyang, I did not like the culture full of Akyang’s unique bravado and superficiality.

Although he worked hard to improve himself and was faithful to his work, Jang-ho was unable to obtain a letter of recommendation from the Geumui Commission for a long time.

At first, Jang-ho thought he had been pushed out simply because he did not pay bribes or had no connections, and tried to find a way out in every way. He was frustrated when he learned that Joo-chaek did not want the Geumwiwi to be appointed while he was governor.

What can be done against a governor who has no intention of selecting the members of the Supreme Court?

The only thing Jang-ho could do was to reveal to the royal officials who came as a courtesy that he had not been recommended for the Geumui Commission.

However, the inspectors who came out to inspect did not listen to Jang Ho’s words.

This is because the eyes of the royal inspectors who were interrogating Zhou Chaek were all focused on the central figures who were related to Zhou Chaek.

The royal officers just focused their attention on that area to prevent a major accident involving the central government.

Jang-ho, unable to repeat such inspections, quietly gave up his dream of becoming a member of the National Assembly.

Jangho was spending each day like that, giving up his expectations and dreams. Jang-ho had unknowingly had expectations upon hearing the news that a secret royal inspector had appeared, and those expectations inflated like a balloon when he saw Ho Cheon-an and Hyeok Kirin in person.

People like this could really punish the governor without paying attention to his connections!

And Jang-ho’s expectations were drastically diminished as he went through the interrogation.

Jang-ho recalled the inspector and envoy who came down from the central government a month or two ago.

Compared to the investigators who maintained a high-handed attitude and pointed out every word, the interrogation of Ho Cheon-an and Geum Myeong-wol did not even feel like interrogation.

Don’t they say that if you have Jang-ho’s level of skill, you can apply to the Geumui Commission?

“Hmm. You have a clear career history. Even though he was in charge of places like armories and warehouses for quite a long time, there was not a single case of reprimand.”

He reviewed his career history and even offered compliments.

To the point where I don’t know if I’m being interrogated with some exaggeration or if I’m being entertained.

‘Wrong.’

That’s why Jangho was frustrated.

There are only two people.

At most, in order to find out the nature of the governor’s crimes among the two people, it may be necessary to hold an interrogation that would make a demon cry, but what is this picnic-like atmosphere?

So what on earth can we find out?

As I watched the faces of Noegeomnangin and Eosa gradually brightening as they exchanged soft questions and answers in a field that had nothing to do with the corruption of Joo Chaek, I felt like a fool for having placed any expectations on them.

It was at a time when Jangho was secretly hoping.

“Chief Jang Ho, do you have any intention of doing inspection activities with us?”

“…Yes?”

A completely unexpected proposal came to me.

“As you know, Centurion, you and I currently do not have people who can be called attendants. So what can you do? You have to replenish it locally.”

Jang-ho looked at Ho Cheon-an, unable to hide his bewilderment.

Although the royal envoy had the right to conscript local imperial troops, this was a matter of transfer of authority.

In Honam, a request was made to the Emperor of Honam to inspect the Governor of Honam.

How is this any different from asking someone to carry oil-soaked straw into a burning building?

“This role is too much for me.”

“Ah, of course I’m not just asking for help. How burdensome must it be for Centurion Jang-ho to investigate his superiors in his hometown?”

“If not…”

“I will provide you with a letter of recommendation for the Gold Medical Council.”

Jangho was surprised by Hyukkirin’s next words.

“…A letter of recommendation…?”

“Yes. Since it is reasonable, the centurion does not have to worry about noise. What would anyone say if I said that I personally confirmed the qualifications and requirements to become a member of the Gold Medical Commission and also took credit for cooperating with the investigation?”

“Oh, and just in case, there will be no need to ask Centurion Jangho for anything in the future.”

Jang Ho’s gaze returned to Ho Cheon-an.

“This is because the offer I am making to Centurion Jangho is not an opportunity but a redemption.”

Ho Cheon-an looked into Jang-ho’s eyes and smiled.

“The person with the right qualifications did not get the right qualifications, so wouldn’t it be natural to correct this, even if it’s belated?”

Jangho’s body trembled.

Those who deserved it did not get what they deserved!

That was because those words pierced Jangho’s heart.

“I will.”

“Do you mind if I decide right away? If you make a mistake, you could be treated as a traitor among officials and imperial soldiers.”

“Even if that’s the case, it doesn’t matter. If I miss this opportunity, I will never be able to challenge for the position of the Gold and Silver Commission. And above all…”

Jang-ho, who hesitated for a moment, gathered courage and spoke his true feelings when he saw Hyeok-ki-rin and Ho Cheon-an looking at him.

“He was the governor whom I served, but I did not like his behavior at all.”

Hyuk Kirin heard Jang Ho’s words and a smile appeared on his face.

“Welcome.”

“Just give any command.”

Ho Cheon-an immediately opened his mouth to Jang-ho’s assurance.

“Century Jang, could you introduce me to some people who might become comrades?”

“Of course.”

From Jang Ho’s mouth, the names of the imperial troops who had been blocked from advancing to the central region began to pour out.