Chapter 478

Episode 478: Deputy Cleaning (3)

The buildings that Hyang was to clean were in full swing, but King Sejong immediately gave Hyang a job to do.

“It will be easier in the future if you know how to plan ahead.”

“...Yes, Abama.”

Following King Sejong’s order, Hyang used the empty rooms in the Donggungjeon – the former site of a research institute – to conduct business.

Around the office where Hyang mainly worked, officials from Cheomsawon organized documents coming from the administration.

“You are acting with complete determination. Haha~.”

Hyang let out a long sigh as he looked at the tidal wave of documents rushing in front of him.

In principle, decisions regarding foreign and defense personnel were to be made by King Sejong.

But Sejong passed even this on to Hyang.

“You should know this in advance too. “I just pay.”

In other words, the documents related to foreign affairs and defense personnel were all organized first, and then King Sejong only looked at the results and made a decision.

Thanks to this, King Sejong was able to have an unprecedented amount of free time. Sejong used the time he secured as an asset to start a new project.

“Hmm... shall we take a look?”

* * *

Taking advantage of the increased free time, King Sejong began to stir up agencies affiliated with the executive branch.

The first to be destroyed was the Joseon National Conservatory led by Park Yeon.

“I told them to sort out the miscellaneous songs sung by the people, but how could the result be like this? Are we still ignoring miscellaneous people, considering them to be mean?”

“It’s not that...”

“If not that, something else?”

“...I will do it right.”

“Do it straight. “I will be watching clearly.”

“I will do my best!”

King Sejong, who had overturned the Joseon National Conservatory, then headed to the Entertainment Office.

“Bring the documents. “Please bring not only the final copy but also all documents sent from the front-line entertainment center.”

Anpyeong froze at King Sejong’s short and concise command and held out the documents.

“Here I am!”

“Hmm... let me see.”

Sejong, who was sitting at the desk where Anpyeong was working, put his glasses on his nose and started looking at the documents.

While Sejong was looking through the documents, Anpyeong was standing at attention in front of the desk, waiting. This was because I had already heard that Park Yeon had broken up.

“huh? Hmm....”

King Sejong, who was looking through the documents coming from all over Joseon, soon began to select a few documents.

“This is a little strange. Anpyeong.”

“yes! majesty!”

Normally, the word ‘Abama’ would have come out, but the word ‘Your Highness’ came straight out of Anpyeong’s frozen mouth.

Sejong, who glanced at Anpyeong, opened several reports and showed them to Anpyeong.

“As far as I know, these regions are similar in number of people and amount of taxes paid. However, there seems to be some difference in the revenue coming into the entertainment complex. “Go to the Ministry of Finance and Economy and the Ministry of General Affairs right now and tell them to bring the family register and tax payment ledgers for the last three years for the regions I have selected.”

“yes! majesty!”

After a while, officials from the entertainment office who had received instructions from King Sejong returned with documents.

“Let’s use the conference room.”

“Yes, Your Highness!”

Following King Sejong’s orders, officials lined up documents on the long desk located in the center of the conference room.

King Sejong, who was looking through the books lined up in chronological order with three years of records of the towns he had pointed out, soon nodded.

“As expected... Anpyeong, come here and see.”

“Yes, Your Highness!”

“This gentleman... How did he choose the date when the market would be held? And...”

Hyang picked up the schedule and walked towards the map hanging on one wall. Hyang, who was exploring the route by tracing the map with his finger, soon turned his head.

“shell!”

“Yes sir!”

“Go to my study right now and get the geography paper!”

“Yes sir!”

After a while, Hyang, who was looking through the geography book that the eunuch had brought, sighed.

“Huh~. “Okay then.”

On the road that Sejong passed through, there was a village where famous delicacies were served. And on the day we arrived at the village, there was always the word ‘Hyu (休)’ written on it.

Hyang, who was looking at the schedule, raised her voice internally.

‘Are you saying you want to work 5 days a week in Joseon during this time? Even the officials work six days a week!’

Hyang, who was grumbling internally, soon showed an expression of understanding.

“Because you have hardly ever had a proper rest until now...”

* * *

Looking at the holidays for Joseon officials, they were guaranteed five days of rest every month. Usually, the 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd were fixed holidays, and the remaining day was one of the 24 solar terms.

In addition, each ministry had holidays guaranteed according to its internal regulations, and paid leave was also guaranteed.

Of course, holidays such as Lunar New Year and Chuseok were also closed.

Therefore, when the New Year’s calendar came out, the front of Seoungwan was crowded with officials. The purpose was to find out how many holidays are created by overlapping regular holidays and seasonal holidays.

Every time I saw that scene, Hyang muttered softly.

“When the calendar comes out, counting days from play is the same now as it is in the 21st century...”

But the king had no holidays. Although he was able to rest on holidays such as Lunar New Year, Daeboreum, Chuseok, and Dano, his job as a king meant that there were no legally guaranteed days off.

Outside of holidays, the only time the king could rest was when high-ranking officials of the second rank or higher died.

In that respect, King Sejong was truly unlucky. This was because there were so many subjects who lived long lives, perhaps thanks to the medicine that came and went.

* * *

In any case, it was Sejong’s decision and Hyang had no right to veto it.

After reviewing the schedule and plan again, Hyang immediately wrote a new document and presented it to the inquirer.

“Immediately deliver these documents to the Railway Administration, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Ministry of National Defense. “I also make it clear that it must be completed within two days.”

“yes. Lowering.”

The officer who received the documents quickly disappeared outside.

Special trains, carriages, and escort troops would be formed according to King Sejong’s schedule and the orders of the township.

After writing the order and sending it out, Hyang thought for a moment and then called another eunuch.

“Call the Colonel immediately.”

“Yes sir.”

After a while, Colonel Suksu, who received a call from the village, hurriedly came running. After receiving the courtesy from Colonel Suksoo, Hyang immediately gave an order.

“Follow Abamama on her business trip and take a close look at where she ate and what food she ate. “If you only eat meat, go ahead and eat some vegetables as well.”

“Yes sir.”

“And if there is a food that Abamama’s evaluation was particularly good, make sure to record what region it is from and even record the recipe.”

“yes?”

“If Abamama wants to eat that food again later, are you going to make her go there again?”

Colonel Sooksu, who was confused by the explanation of the scent, immediately understood and answered loudly.

“Oh no! “I will definitely write it down thoroughly!”

* * *

Three days later, King Sejong went on a business trip. Hyang, who was seen off to the entrance of Gyeongbokgung Palace, smiled slightly when she saw Queen Soheon standing next to King Sejong.

‘The officers will say that you can’t distinguish between public and private affairs, but it’s nice to see!’

Thus began ‘Sejong’s Gourmet Travel’ under the guise of a business trip.