Chapter 675

Episode 675: Yoo Yoo Sang-jong (5)

Although there was a lot of commotion caused by professors and international students, the overall atmosphere in Seoul was calm.

But Bukji was still noisy.

The Ming people and the Jurchen people, who had resisted the imperial rule by force, were largely disintegrated after being intensively suppressed by the imperial army.

The remnants who survived the imperial army’s subjugation became magic bandits and plundered the surrounding villages, and the imperial cavalry and infantry were dispatched again to subdue them.

As this situation was repeated, a constant game of hide and seek between the imperial cavalry and the magic bandits took place in the Liaohe region.

But this was a game of hide and seek with no end in sight.

The imperial army had an overwhelming superiority right from the beginning, and the situation in the northern region was also becoming unfavorable to the magic bandits.

As the Ming people and Jeongju Jurchen people who were engaged in a disobedience movement were expelled, those who provided materials such as food and information to the magic bandits disappeared.

In the end, the magic bandits, who were suffering from a lack of supplies, resorted to plundering, and the residents of the surrounding villages became hostile to them.

In the end, information about the magic enemies began to flow to the imperial army, and the imperial army was able to subdue them more efficiently.

* * *

While the rural areas in the north were gradually stabilizing, the streets of Liaoyang Castle were still noisy at night.

It all started when members of the Milwi, who received a secret mission from the village, installed pillars.

Because it was the central city of the Liaodong region, Liaoyang City also had an entertainment district.

However, the overall level was far below that of Beijing, Nanjing, or even smaller cities beyond Shanhaiguan.

This was because the Liaodong region and the entire northern region were economically underdeveloped regions.

The productivity of rural areas in the Liaohe region was barely at a level where self-sufficiency was possible.

This caused the poor quality of alcohol supplied to entertainment districts.

Most of the alcohol sold in entertainment districts was white liquor. And this white liquor was distilled liquor.

To make proper distilled liquor, a much larger amount of base liquor was needed. Naturally, in a situation where self-sufficiency was barely possible, good white liquor could not be produced.

Therefore, a small number of high-end liquors imported famous white liquors from Hangzhou, famous for the entertainment cities of Beijing and Nanjing, and sold them at ‘very high’ prices. And other ordinary baserunners sold low-quality white liquor at ‘expensive’ prices.

Because of this situation, those living in the fortress or those who visited the fortress in the vicinity had to put up with it even if they had complaints.

This was because there was no place to drink in peace other than those baserunners.

However, as the empire took control of Liaodong, the imperial flag entered the entertainment district.

* * *

At first, when the pillars were built in Liaoyang Castle according to the orders of the head, the atmosphere among the officials of the Militia Committee was full of negative energy.

‘Can we do business properly when the customs are different and the drinks are different? ‘It will only be used as an information gathering tool.’

But the situation was different from Milwi’s expectations.

Customers were flocking to Giru.

The biggest reason why customers flocked to Milwi’s restaurant was the reasonable price of alcohol.

The soju sold at Imperial Giru was also not cheap. However, compared to the price of alcohol sold by existing baserunners, the price was ‘quite reasonable’.

“The alcohol is a bit mild, but at this price, it’s worth it!”

“cancer! cancer! And are there one or two places that sell Baegal (baekju) that is said to be mild but is worse than this at a higher price?”

Residents of the city of Yangyang, looking for alternative means, began to flock to Girudeul.

The next thing that caused customers to flock to Giru were ‘Gisaengs’.

There were also gisaengs in the bases of Yangyang Castle. The problem was that most of them were prostitutes. There were a few art practitioners, but their level of art was far lower than that of art in Beijing or other famous cities.

However, all the gisaengs of Giru that Milwi set up were Yegi.

Of course, most of them were gisaengs of this group and not of the same group. However, although they were successful, they were people who dealt with officials and noblemen in the capital of the empire.

And as a Korean people who has been well-versed in ‘pungryu’ since ancient times, the level was not something that Liaoyangseong’s noblemen could compare to.

Thanks to this, even though there was no prostitution, customers flocked to drink while enjoying the songs and dances of the gisaeng. And most of these guests were people who spent some time at the nursing castle.

“Okay, this is it! “For someone like me, it’s only right to enjoy drinking in a prestigious place like this!”

“It’s a pleasure to the eyes and ears, and the flavor of the taste is overflowing. Where else can you find such luxury?”

And this situation immediately reversed the atmosphere of Milwi.

“Look at this? “This would be a good side income, right?”

“I would like to use a silver sword, but...”

As soon as the collision occurred, the branch leader who was leaving behind grumbled, unable to hide his disappointment as he looked at the flocking members of Heilangbang.

* * *

The silver sword, which was made by modifying the European rapier to make it easier to conceal and carry, was difficult to use in such a public place.

This was because of the words ‘Jaeeumwiguk (在陰衛國)’ engraved on the body of the sword. It was an item that boosted morale in life-threatening night battles with foreign, mainly Ming, ganjas, but it was an item that would cause headaches if used in broad daylight and passed on to a third party.

* * *

As soon as intelligence came in that ‘bloodshed had broken out in the entertainment district’, soldiers from the Imperial Army’s inspection unit were dispatched.

This was because Liaoyangseong was still carrying out military rule.

“This is so bloody...”

The commander of the Gyugaldae, who saw the scene with blood and flesh splattering everywhere, sighed softly and gave orders to his subordinates.

“First, surround the area so no one escapes and wait for my signal.”

“yes!”

After a while, as soon as a report came in that the soldiers were in position, the commander of the Gyuchaldae pulled out the horseback gun he was wearing at his waist and pulled the trigger toward the sky.

bang!

As soon as the gunshot sounded, both Heilangbang and Milwi stopped their actions.

“Drop your weapons! “Otherwise, I will kill you!”

At the command of the commander of the guard, both sides laid down their weapons.

“Take them all away!”

“yes!”

* * *

That evening, the branch manager who had been hiding during the day visited the Gyuchaldae.

“I am the person in charge of the management of the Giru in the entertainment district. I came today during the day because of an unpleasant incident. “I would like to meet the commander of the Gyuchaldae.”

“The captain does not allow meetings with officials.”

“Still, I really want to see you.”

The soldier guarding the branch commander’s headquarters in the town center reported the situation.

Soon after, the branch manager was able to meet the leader of the Gyuchaldae.

“Because of what happened during the day...”

“The matter will be handled based on imperial law. Discrimination between local residents and northern residents is prohibited by law.”

At the words of the leader of the Gyuchaldae, the branch leader put his hand into his bosom. Seeing that, the expression of the leader of the guard became fierce.

“How dare you bribe the head office!”

“It’s not a bribe.”

The branch leader answered calmly, took out a small iron fist (a book made of iron) from his pocket, and held it out to the leader of the Gyuchaldae.

“This is...”

The expression of the leader of the Gyuchaldae turned serious when he saw the iron fist. It was because of the words engraved on the cover of Tekken.

– License to kill.

An item that had only been circulated in secret rumors among the military’s inspection team and the high-ranking commanders of the Podocheong Office had appeared before my eyes.

The branch leader spoke quietly to the leader of the inspection team.

“Here, the Liaodong and Liaohe regions in the north border the Ming and Oirat. That’s why His Majesty is worried because there are so many people who have gone there. “That’s why we came.”

“Then are all the people in that prison?”

“There are a few of them, but who they are is confidential.”

“Ah...” When

the leader of the Gyugaldae nodded, the branch manager continued.

“The captain’s words are correct when it comes to handling this situation. However, since the safety of the empire is at stake, please handle it secretly.”

The leader of the Gyuchaldae, who thought for a moment, soon came to a conclusion.

“Let’s do that.”