Chapter 1062

Episode 1062: Gambling. (6)

Among the two factions, those who raised their voices most strongly were the ‘opponents of the proposal’.

“It is a matter of pride for our Daeming country to readily accept Joseon’s proposal!”

“Even before the defeat in the last war, Joseon was a country that only bowed loudly to the generosity of our Daeming country! This is a matter of pride!”

“What kind of oil is this that bends its pride to Joseon?”

Accordingly, those in favor of the proposal also began to raise their voices.

“That’s oil! Because of that oil, the powerful powers of Europe are trying to join hands with the Ottomans, who can be said to be their greatest enemy!”

“It’s not about bending your pride! It’s about pursuing common interests!”

“The empire is moving, Europe is moving! If we turn our backs on the world because of pride, we will only fall!”

When the two sides were fiercely opposed to each other, the military joined the pro-choice faction.

-According to the story, Joseon began using oil as fuel to power ships.

-After importing and using refined oil from the empire, it was found to be more efficient than coal.

-It is not just battleships used by the navy. Oil is also more advantageous than coal as fuel for tow trucks and assault vehicles used by the army.

-Lastly, the flying machine that Joseon is researching. We also need to equip the objects we call airplanes with improved power engines. Considering the characteristics of an airplane, oil is essential.

As the military joined the pro-choice faction, the scales tilted sharply toward the pro-choice faction. As the situation unfolded, many of those who were in opposition turned to the supporters. And here, the wind of blood blew once again. The few remaining opponents were the strongest of the strong. Wherever they gathered secretly, there was always a lot of talk criticizing the Holy Fire offering.

“It’s all the emperor’s conspiracy that led to this situation!”

“That’s right! Only the emperor could have made the still-quiet Jingun move!”

“Ah! This emperor was bad from the start! Why did he bring in someone who grew up in Joseon? No matter how bad the situation was, I should have looked for more!”

As words criticizing the emperor burst out of everyone’s mouths, those with their own ambitions began to become greedy.

‘wait? Although the people gathered here are small in number, they are all senior figures. ‘If you do well?’

‘If I do this well...’

‘Is there a law that says I shouldn’t be in control? ‘Should I not be able to sit in the position of one person and all people?’

With their ambition rekindled, they began to talk to their comrades gathered at the table.

“How about taking this opportunity to start over?”

“Huh? Let’s start again?”

“That’s right. It means purifying the body.”

My colleagues were shocked when they heard that.

“How can you say that? Are you trying to plot treason?”

“It’s not a station. It’s a purge. Honestly, look at the Forbidden City right now. Isn’t it a situation where Koreans are surrounding the emperor, who can be considered a Korean? How can this be considered the court of the Great Ming Kingdom? The Dynasty of Joseon “It’s a matter of adjustment. Only by moderation can the thousand-year prosperity of the Great Ming Kingdom be possible!”

“Even the emperor said that...”

“Seonwi is the only answer.”

“I’ll pretend I didn’t hear anything!”

“It’s already too late! Just because you opposed Joseon’s proposal means you already have no future! It was a situation where it was too good to stay in that position! Even if you get demoted and end up as a provincial governor in a certain province, or if you hold on, it won’t be long before you’re in trouble. “You will be found guilty and your head will be cut off! It is already too late!”

The opponents made up their minds when they heard the words, ‘It’s already too late!’ The intensity of the power struggle in the Forbidden City was beyond imagination. In order to occupy a slightly higher position and a little more power, officials engaged in a bloody struggle rather than a bloody fight.

“Are you planning to turn our country into a rat? You are just like a rat, only focused on immediate profits and unable to look at your surroundings! Are you not seeing our country’s situation in your eyes?”

“That’s not it... My belief is just for Japan’s national interest...”

“National interest? Was it for the national interest? Yes, you bastard! How much do you know about Persia! No, we, Japan’s “How many of your subjects know about Persia, and can you confidently say that its quantity and quality are better than those of the Empire? And does Japan have enough ships to transport Japan’s soldiers and supplies to Persia?”

“That...”

“The Empire reached out in a situation where it was not equipped with anything properly! Even if it is not enough, what? Let’s move first? Yes, you bastard! What is the difference between what you said and treason? What the hell!”

To Yoshioki’s criticism, the subject responded by kneeling down on the floor.

“I’m sorry! I was short-thinking!”

“go away!”

As Yoshioki threw down the fan he was holding and shouted, the subject in question staggered out of the palace.

“You pathetic bastard, you stupid bastard...”

After swearing like that, Yoshioki looked back at his other subjects.

“Is there anyone else who had the same thoughts as that idiot?”

“No, no!”

“joy!”

Yoshioki snorted at the frightened reactions of his subjects and ordered his attendant next to him.

“fan.”

“Hi!”

Yoshioki, holding the fan brought by his attendant, spoke to his subjects.

“Think carefully about what I just said to that idiot. And don’t forget that we have to move faster than Beijing.”

“hot!”

“Then let’s move on to the next item...”

After the meeting that day, the subjects gathered separately discussed the empire’s proposal.

“What Yamamoto said is true in some ways. Seoul is the proponent and Beijing is the major power. Then, it is clear that Japan will have a small share.”

“That’s true, but it’s also impossible for us to move first and monopolize Persia. First of all, we have too little information.”

“Isn’t there just information? There are no ships. Do you think self-serving merchants will easily give up ships?”

“If we all leave and make the first move, will the empire leave Japan alone? Will Japan be able to survive when dealing with the empire?”

At the last question, everyone in the conference room shook their heads in silence. The person who asked the question came to his own conclusion.

“It is true that it takes time for Seoul or Beijing to move. But it is also true that once they start moving, no one can stop them. Especially given the personalities of the people in Seoul, they will keep moving until the end.”

“I will beat you until the end.”

“Haa~.”

The conference room was filled with sighs at someone’s blunt expression. And that evening.

The wakizashi sent by Yoshioki was delivered to Yamamoto’s house, which offended Yoshioki. The messenger spoke to Yamamoto, who was looking at the wakizashi engraved with the emblem of the Japanese royal family.

“Don’t worry about the Duke’s family.”

“I am truly grateful that you have given me this grace.”