Chapter 640

Episode 640 Wild Wild North (6)

“The top name has been decided, so let’s move on...”

Hyang, who was looking at the report, frowned slightly at the next item.

“Manpower mobilization is the problem.”

In response to Hyang’s point, one of the staff members came forward to explain.

“I have no choice. Liaodong Province is the most prosperous place in both Liaodong and Liaoxi. Of course, you can find more prosperous places, but they are all located on the west side of the Great Wall.”

“I know. However, it is a big problem to select 10 people with murder licenses. Aren’t the nights in Jemulpo, Dongrae, and Mokpo still noisy?”

* * *

After the extermination of the remnants who had run away from the previous civil war and the clash with those sent from Dongchang, there was no movement of the secretaries on a large scale.

However, even after that, the small-scale actions of the executing agents of the Militia continued.

This was to block those who approached the craftsmen who managed and manufactured the military’s gunpowder, those in charge of managing long guns and artillery, and the craftsmen of Area 51.

Those who approached them were diverse.

The upper ranks were basically vassals of the shogunate, vassals of anti-shogunate forces, or people secretly sent by foreign merchants located at trade ports.

And after Emperor Gyeongtae took over the throne, Dongchang was also sensed to be moving slowly.

Thanks to this, blood was constantly flowing in Jemulpo, Dongrae and Mokpo. However, little was visible on the outside as the work crew moved.

Because this was the situation. The scent prevented the large-scale deployment of execution agents with a license to kill.

* * *

“I think that part could be done by using a non-captain.”

“You mean secret service?”

“That’s right.”

The staff of the Militia Committee suggested the operation of the Emergency Committee.

Milwi’s license to kill was largely two-fold.

One was a plaque personally issued to level A executives who had been recognized for their loyalty and martial prowess after a rigorous review. They were the elite of the elite, responsible for scouting and eliminating them alone or in groups of two or three.

The total number of these A-level agents was 25.

The other one was the card held by the ‘non-captain’.

Milwi shined during the Beomgwol incident and the conflict with Dongchang, but Milwi was a double-edged sword.

It was an information and military organization that only the monarch knew about and could mobilize, but if done wrong, the monarch could be swayed by the tyranny of secret intelligence. Therefore, the emergency committee was created by King Sejong as a means to keep this in check.

They were selected by the National Intelligence Committee and were in charge of liaison with the National Intelligence Committee during peacetime, but their job was to assist the National Intelligence Committee and mobilize military force when necessary. Of course, their job was to secretly monitor Milwi and subdue Milwi in case of emergency.

* * *

“Mobilizing the emergency committee is too much or too little. “Why do we have to send 10 people with murder licenses?”

In response to Hyang’s point, the staff explained the reason.

“Liaodong Province is a prosperous place. Of course, there are brothels as well as brothels and gangsters who supply them with alcohol and women. In order to properly establish themselves in Liaodong City, they must be eliminated or subdued. “For that, we need at least 10 people.”

“Not possible.”

Hyang firmly answered that it was impossible and explained the reason.

“If I listen to you, quite difficult things will happen day and night. Then, of course, they will be monitored by the security agencies located in Liaodong Province. Then, problems arise with movement. “It is impossible because those who should be moving secretly end up becoming the object of attention.”

“Those in charge of public security will only see it as a disturbance caused by gangsters.”

“So we will monitor even harder to prevent troublesome things from happening. Hmm....”

After saying that, Hyang paused for a moment, lost in thought.

‘In some ways, it’s a pretty cold decision, but I can’t help it.’

After making a decision, Hyang shared her thoughts.

“Aren’t there some members of the Geomgye or Walcha gang who were left behind because their qualifications were too much to accept as Milwi?”

“Then, organize the changes made so far, calculate the estimated funds, and submit again. “It will be done in two days, right?”

“I will make it happen!”

Hyang paused for a moment at the loud answer, but then smiled and nodded.

“You’re reliable!”

“Please let go!”

* * *

Just as Hyang, who had resolved an issue unknown to the Yangji officials, was attending to government affairs again, Seong Sam-mun visited Hyang.

“huh? “Why did you come when you should be next to Jinpyeong?”

When asked why Hyang came to see Seong Sam-Moon after receiving his courtesy, Seong Sam-Moon got straight to the point.

“I ask for your Majesty’s approval to prevent any untoward incidents that may occur during the Duke of Jinpyeong and the construction of the railway.”

“scandal? sanction? “Please tell me in detail.”

According to Seong Sam-moon’s explanation, the situation was as follows.

– As the Yalu River Railroad Bridge construction progressed smoothly, Jinpyeong formed several teams and began large-scale surveying work.

– The survey team spread out like this caused an accident. No, I got hit. Due to over-enthusiasm to increase the progress of the survey work, there were cases where people went too far ahead, leaving their escort troops behind, and were attacked.

“Is it a eugenic species?”

Seong Sam-moon responded firmly to Hyang’s words.

“It comes with patience and patience. “The members of the surveying team I personally met were all docile and good-natured, but when they even talked about railroads and surveying, they turned into madmen.”

In response to Seong Sam-moon’s answer, Hyang placed her hand on her forehead and nodded.

“As expected, he is a man of hard work and patience... Please keep talking.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

– In response, the Duke of Jinpyeong requested more guards, but the military is showing reluctance.

-The military is also continuing to increase its troops, but the speed of the Duke of Jinpyeong and the surveyors’ advance is much faster than the speed at which the military is increasing its troops.

Hyang nodded at Seong Sam-moon’s explanation.

“Right. “If we unconditionally give priority to Jinpyeong, the balance of the entire Liaohe region could be upset.”

“That’s right.”

“Jinpyeong won’t stay still.”

“So Soshin decided to find the answer.”

“It’s a race against time. So did you find the answer?”

When asked about Hyang, Seong Sam-moon swallowed his dry saliva and answered.

“I heard that in the past, when King Jeong was pioneering the northeastern region, he provided rifles and horseback rifles to the dispatched civil servants and trained them. “I think it would be a good idea to take similar measures with the surveying team members.”

“Let’s arm the surveyors?”

When Hyang’s expression and voice changed unusually, Seong Sam-moon continued speaking.

“yes. However, there will be restrictions. The firearms provided to surveying team members will be limited to rifles and mounted rifles, and the quantity of ammunition will also be limited. The accompanying military unit is solely responsible for managing the entry and exit of guns and ammunition. Those who can wear weapons will be limited to those who go out to work, and they will be returned immediately upon return, and military officials will record all of this in writing. In addition, we will provide a signal new device to the person in charge of the survey work to prepare for any emergency.”

“So you’re arming them just enough to last until the army comes?”

“So it is.”

Hyang nodded at Seong Sam-moon’s words.

“It’s okay... Jinpyeong will be satisfied with that. good night! Then, please fill out the proper document and submit it. “I will review it and approve it if it is okay.”

“Hwang Eun is devastated!”

Seong Sam-Moon, who had half-obtained Hyang’s permission, retreated and Hyang, who was left alone, was lost in thought.

‘Let me see... doesn’t this look familiar?’

– When the surveying team members were attacked by Jurchen men on horseback and desperately defending themselves with guns, the cavalry came and rescued them. Meanwhile, a conflict breaks out over interests in the streets of Liaodong Province at night, and the police officers and military officers of the provincial government struggle to sort it out.

‘This... how many western movies have they mixed together? Is it completely Wild Wild West or Wild Wild North?’