Chapter 866

Episode 866: Imperial type, imperial style (3)

Making Florence an empire did not mean making Florence into a powerhouse worthy of being called an empire.

The idea was to make Florence’s administrative structure, national affairs, and people’s thoughts similar to a ‘Korean federal empire.’

It was Wan who first thought of this.

“As much as I thought about it, it’s never easy. Ministers do not move easily. I need someone to give me more strength. To be precise, someone who will kick the heavy butts of ministers. And yet there is only one person who will not be criticized... There is only one person like that.”

Wan immediately began writing his letter.

After learning the general information through the sealed letter sent by Wan, Hyang immediately gave an order.

“Is there still a boat in Chosi? Tell them to stand by.”

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

“I have to go to Seoul after a long time. “Please tell the Empress Dowager as well.”

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

Hyang muttered softly as he looked at the eunuchs and officials who had received his orders.

“I can’t help it, is it now ‘Uh, American style’? “It’s fortunate that the south is somewhat on track.”

Since they were already accustomed to Hyang, all preparations were completed quickly.

Thanks to the officials’ prompt response, Hyang was able to quickly return to Seoul.

Wan, who welcomed Hyang back to Seoul, gathered Crown Prince Hyeon and the ministers.

“The reason I asked Jim to come here is because we have something to discuss in depth together.”

At Wan’s words, the ministers became very nervous once again.

‘Those rich people are good at catching people off guard! Don’t let it slacken even a little bit!’

‘If His Majesty has called you to this situation, then he is telling you to learn from me properly! Don’t miss a single thing! When I ascend to the throne, I must not make the ministers look down on me!’

The prefectures and ministers were very nervous and focused on Wan in case they missed anything.

“greatness. “Keuhum!”

Wan cleared his throat with a light cough and finally began to open his mouth.

“Jim is thinking about turning Florence into an empire.”

For a moment, the quiet Daejeon became noisy.

“Are you sure you want to annex Florence as part of the empire? “It’s impossible...”

“Are you saying you want to grow Florence like our empire? There are a lot of problems with that too...”

Wan’s words were unexpected and yet far beyond his expectations. He forgot the time and place and began to mutter, and Hyang placed his hand on his forehead.

‘You bastard! What will you do if you leave there like that? Even if it were me, I would be overturned.’

As the commotion did not subside easily, a scent emerged.

“quiet! Quiet! This is where His Majesty resides! What a disgrace! And yet you are a subject of a great empire!”

At Hyang’s words, Daejeon instantly became quiet.

“Tsk!”

At the sound of incense tickling their tongues, the ministers became quiet and only watched. No, even Wan looked at Hyang’s feelings. Hyang, who was about to bite his tongue at this sight, held back and looked back at Wan.

“Please continue.”

But Hyang’s eyes had a fierce glow.

‘See you later!’

* * *

To summarize Wan’s words, they were as follows.

“your majesty. It is truly a big and beautiful plan. How could it not be beautiful to spread the beautiful national poetry and ideas of the empire? In addition, through this, the empire’s prestige can be spread widely and its interests can be protected, so it is truly a clever strategy.”

“That’s too much praise.”

Wan responded to Hwang Bo-in’s praise with a slightly embarrassed expression. However, neither Hyang nor Wan Hwang Bo-in had smiling eyes.

‘It’s politics. ‘It’s always the first thing to do before hitting.’

“Haona....”

Hwang Bo-in began to point out, just as Hyang had expected.

“Yes, Your Majesty. Humans are beasts that pursue profit even when their lives are at risk. This also applies to those in power in Florence. No matter how beautiful the empire’s national flag is and how useful its various systems are, if there is no benefit to it, it will not be accepted. In that case, the Empire has a lot to offer them. Not only will we need to provide a lot of wealth, but we will also need to send valuable talents. “If they lose them in the war they are going to wage, the empire will suffer great loss.”

Hyang nodded at Hwang Bo-in’s point and muttered to herself.

‘Unlike the Cold War, the camps were not divided. Was it a war otherwise? It was a war between the dollar and the ruble.’

After World War II, many countries that gained independence from colonies

were divided into liberal and communist camps.

Ideology played a role in their division, but the dollars and rubles that filled the pockets of those in power also played a role.

Wan nodded at Hwang Bo-in’s point.

“What the Prime Minister said is not wrong. It is certain that Florence will demand much from our empire. They will ask for help ranging from small things like weapons to large things like people and property. But wouldn’t it be a mistake if you were to save it and lose the opportunity to look into it in advance?”

In response to Wan, Hwang Bo-in closed his mouth and stepped back.

Afterwards, several Q&A sessions followed. But the conclusion had already been decided.

“Then, I will prepare according to the plan your Majesty has laid out.”

“Do it.”

In this way, the action plan ‘Operation Patchwork’ was created.

However, there were some who opposed it until the end.

They were the new faction represented by Lim Soon-wook.

“Your Majesty’s strategy is beautiful, but it is dangerous. If you do it wrong, not only will your empire be stigmatized, but it can also fall into a quagmire. You must ask for reconsideration. Even if it means risking your life.”

Hwang Bo-in responded to Lim Soon-wook’s point by stroking his beard.

“It’s a ploy that can only be used if Florence requests it. “Only if Florence asks.”

“Aren’t the Florentines the ones I’m sure to invite!”

“....”

This is why Lim Sun-wook actively opposed it when Florence’s request came in.

Meanwhile, on the boat heading back to Shinji, Hyang smiled and muttered in remorse.

“Do you think it would be a good idea to make that and send it to me?”

——

hello?

This is Gukppong, who writes ‘Black Enterprise Chosun’.

Finally, 2022 is the last year.

Of course, there is one day left tomorrow, but psychologically, today is the last day.

This year has been a very eventful year for me.

I was completely preoccupied with various problems.

Still, as the sun sets and a new year begins, I need to pull myself together and do my best.

I hope all readers have a good year and a happy new year.

Posted with soup.