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The Jingbirok A Memoir Of Imjin War

Accept a drink

Can i tell the specific cost of

the wine i'm paying for?

Of course your majesty

in the furture

i dont want to hear about

easterners and westerners if i hear you're fighting for power

and conspiring against each other

Everyone here will have to pay for it

with death

is that for me to hear?

is that what you think?

Councilor

You are a wise person with insight

if you saw his majesty's change and

think it is the right path

follow it

What if it is the wrong path?

Then you can fight

How can a king and a servant fight?

it's no fight

His majesty holds the sword

The servants are just shields for the people

Even if we have to bleed and fall

we shouldnt let go of that

it's his majesty who gives that shield too

Sure of course

Just because the king gives us positions

we cant carry out our duties only for the king

Our positions were given to us to stop

the king from doing wrong and

take care of the people

Gee

Your not wrong

but youre going to be in trouble

if you're so i deal

Councilor

Do you know what i'm afraid of most

because of long party strife?

The cour has to worry about the people

but the people worry about the court

Thats how party strife is

Lets not fight among ourselves

Let's trust his majesty

Since the hunt of the easterners is over

the hunting dogs shouldn't bark

He wants to have contro of everything

i was suprised too he changed too much

He isnt the person who listened to

his servants in depth

Was unjang right about his majesty?

We met them with difficulty

but we couldnt even talk about

installing a crown prince

Gyeham

if thats how his majesty is going to be

it could upset him to

mention the installation of a crown prince

How about postponing it a bit?

What are you talking about?

the installation of a crown prince is

securing the future

How will it upset his majsety?

i will talk to lee sanhae and ryu seongryong

and ask his majesty

Unity cant just be with words

I made it clear so they will at least

pretend to unite

Between people with power and without

there isnt unity and balance

There is only coercio and submission

Wouldnt it be better for you to give

a shield to the other side if you give

a sword to one?

A shield

What shields should i give

Lee sanhae and ryu seongryong?

of the top three councilors

Lee sanhae and ryu seongryong are easterners

Jeong cheol is a westerner

but since he is the second state councilor

he has more weight in the offices

sure

if i change the ministers of the six ministers

his party factions will resign and make appeals

You only have to change one person's position

What?

The court doesnt move only with

the three councilors and ministers

The officials do the actual work

Give ryu seongryong power to control

that personnel

He is the third state councilor

You want me to appoint him as

the minister of personnel?

He can hold concurrent positions

He controls the ministry of war and

has control of the military personnel

if he becomes the minister of personnel

he will have control of

the personnel of both sides

You have to maintain balance anyway

Why are you so suprised?

i dont want you to step down from

the position of third state councilor

i want you to hold concurrent offices

its excessive

Please cancel that order

is there a problem with the current

minister of personnel Yu Hong?

no but he is close to seventy

He asked for some time off

so im lessening his burden

What do you think chief councilor?

if it is temporary until Yu Hong returns

i think the second state councilor

would be appropriate since he held

that office before

Councilor would that be alright?

it is a wise decision

i havent seen anyone who was fairer

with personnel that the third state councilor

im sure he will do a good job

You flatter me

its so nice to see you unite like this

This is good Congratulations

Thank you

Do you mean it?

Do you still doubt me?

i told you before

im sincere about uniting

you dont have to report me about

matters of the minister of personnel

just report to his majesty

That matter is your

no no i trust you

i'll hold a banquet to celebrate

You have to come

Unjang i'm going to be patient

Even if my arms and legs get cut off

im going yo create a new sky as

i promised with you

1591 a year before the imjin war

depite a rule by the westerners

Ryu seongryong who was an easterner

became the minister of personnel

Lee sanhae's son-in-law Lee deokhyeong

was appointed as the vice minister and

given a rank of jeong 3 pum

With that the easterners gained control of

all the personnel of the ministry of war

and the ministry of personnel

it was seonjo's strategy to keep

the easterners and westerners in check

and strengthen royal authority

Osaka Japan We should have received a reply letter

in their capital

What were afraid of to

leave the capital and come all the way here?

That's why toyotomi hideyoshi's reply

letter is so late

There are many examples of people

who want to raise an army holding envoys

as hostages

Toyotomi hideyoshi is

atrocious and audacious

he could hold us hostage

if so we wouldn't be safe here either

its already been ten days

Youre only happy about escaping

the tiger's mouth

we didnt get the reply letter we should

We should maintain our ginity as envoys

So yoshitoshi said he sould bring

the reply letter here

Let's wait a bit more

Gee...

A person doesnt live for a hundred years

We cantstay here in japan for so long

Even if the country is far

and the road is rugged

We would like to go ming and

relay our customs to the 400 provinces

We're hoping we can carry out politics

in the emperor's court for a long time

Fortunately your country attended at

our royal court first

it is a very wise and thoughtful decision

So we have no concerns now

Good very good

What do you think ukita?

it is a full of your spirit

Kato what about you?

its nice but there is one regret

What is it?

if you add your grand conception dream

Joseon will revere you even more

My conception dream?

When O-mandokoro was pregnant with you (Toyotomi hideyoshi's mother)

she dreamt the sun falling into her embrace (Toyotomi hideyoshi's mother)

The fortune teller said you would

become famous in the world with

a great personality

Thats true

Kato

Thats not proper etiquette for a reply letter

Joseon already surrendered to us

The gwanbaek's authority should be

emphasized since we are the higher nation

Konishi i dont think kato's idea is bad

Ukita

Stop it

i dont like self praise

Konishi is right

Dont write about my conception dream

im sorry i was foolish

i will add the conception dream

i said there's no need konishi

i am very sorry

To the joseon king hapha (titile of a servant with a rank of jeong 1 pum)

How can he bo so arrogant?

Hapha refers to a rank of jeong 1 pum

How dare he call his majesty hapha?

You want to go to ming?

is he saying he wil attack ming?

Look here

Are yoy trying to kill us?

How dare he say we entered your court?

That means Joseon will serve japan as

a higher nation

Calm down

i will recommend that hapha be changed

to your majesty

But you seem to be mistaken about

entering our court

it doesnt mean joseon entering our court

it means joseon entered

the ming court before us

We will enter following you

What are you talking about?

it is clearly stated here

Catch the flow of the letter

Thats not what it means

Dont misunderstand

its not a misunderstanding

Thats the only way to read it

Change everything change it all

Remove excessive demands and

delete the conception dream

if you dont we will not take the letter

even if it means we'll die here

What will we do?

They wont return unless

the reply letter is revised

The gwanbaek might not use the title hapha

but he wont change the content

He will check the letter again

We cant revise it secretly

is there a way?

We'll have to insist to the envoys

We can about everything else

nut what about the joseon soldiers

greeting us when we go to ming?

We'll have to insist that we are going to

pay tribute to ming with their escort

Will they belive that?

Whether they do or not

we have to say that is our intention

Understood

Could a battle be prevented this way?

We have to do our best

We cant all die a meaningless death in joseon

is that good enough?

Why didnt you change this?

The sentence about joseon entering

The japanese court

i told you thats not what it means

it doesnt mean joseon entered

the japanese court

it means japan will enter the ming court

Stop playing with words

and revise it right away

How long are you going to argue over

one sentence?

We received a approval for there changes

with much diffculty

if we ask for more revisions

he will be very upset

Thats right

You saw ho violent he can be

i'm concerned for your safety

Are you threatening us?

Do what you want

it's a different interoretation

There's no need for a revison

Let's prepare to return

Yes

They wont listen to our demands

What are you talking about?

An envoy shouldn't talk like that

if you want to return go ahead

im not going to budge until

they revise the letter

Seongil

Kim seongil requested several revisions

after that but the letter wasnt revised

After much difficulty the envoys

refused to accept any gifts and

returned to joseon 10 months after

they first left

The personnel looks alright

The westerners wont object

Myeongbo (Lee deokhyeong's cortesy name)

i thoght you appointed the positions

based on talent

Were you still thinking about

Easterners and westerners?

People sill say you became an official

because your are the chief state

councilor's son-in-law

im sorry i was worng

He should be scolded more

We've been friends for a long time

but he might think im a westerner too

Stop it

What brings you here?

You should enter the palace

the envoys arrived and submitted a report

They did?

The day i go to ming

if you come with an army

our relationship as neighbors will

become even stronger

Please take care of yourself

That is the letter by Toyotomi hideyoshi?

What do you think?

i never saw such a

rude and unparadonable letter

He wants to go to ming?

ishe saying he will attack ming?

if so sking us to bring an army means

we should attack ming together

its illogical

a small island nation cant attack

a great nation

its beyond the imagination

They want to go to ming to carry out trading

which was cut off

Theyre asking us for help

Like us ming also had a headache

because of pirates

They banned boats from going to sea

and hasnt traded for a long time

Wae became isolated economically

They just want to starttrading again

Then toyotomi hideyoshi should

get on his knees and beg

How can he send such an arrogant letter?

i agrre with the inspector-general

Third state councilor whyare you silent?

The interpretation will vary from

this letter alone

You should decide after hearing from

Hwang Yungil and kim seongil

Wait a whie until they arrive

Send a messenger and tell them to hurry

Yes your majesty

Please be careful what you say

The people are nervous because of you

What did i do?

You made everyone nervous by

saying strange things to the officials

im worried

Just worry about yourself

This isnt the time

You should hurry

Why are they fighting?

i dont know

Why are people following us?

i dont know

Why are you following us?

Cant you see?we'retaking refuge

What?

Refuge?is there a battle somewhere?

We would be alive if there was

We're taking refuge before the war

What are you talking about?

How frustrating

Didnt you hear?

Wae is going to attack soon

Who said that?

The envoys told the provincial magistrates

when they stayed over

We're too late

The people who left early probably

reached Gangwon-do by now

What?

Would you like a drink?

No its alright

i'd just like some of that mistletoe tea again

We have to sell wine to make money

That tea made me feel comfortable

Dont worry i'll pay for wine

You cant pay for wine when yu drink tea

i have some mistletoe left i'll make some

Thank you

Did you came by yourself?

Cant i come by myself?

i'ts not that

Hey!

Are you crazy?

Stop running around like wild horse

i'm sorry

What sbout shin?

He went to the court to announce

the envoys will arrive soon

How far along are they?

They should past gyeongsang-do

Good

i saw something strange

There is a rumor of an attack on hasamdo (Chungheong Gyeongsang and jeolla)

by wae so many people are heading north (Chungheong Gyeongsang and jeolla)

An attack by wae?

Why did such a rumor spread?

Hwang yungil mentiond it to be the magistrates

out of concern

it grew and spread quickly

i have a bad feeling

it's a sign there will be a war

it's not a good sign

but its a good chance for us

if there is frequent trouble

the court and people will be nervous

so they'' accept the installation

of a crown prince?

That's right

it might upset his majesty

but if the justification is clear and

the three councilors and public think so

His majesty will have to accept

if lee sanhae and ryu seongryong

recognize there will be trouble

they will know this matter cant be postponed

Will wae really attack?

Who knows?

if they send soldiers from the main land

it will be worse than

The wae's raid in eulhae year

We have to be prepared

Understood

Councilors

i prepared a banquet as i said

can you come tonight?

Sure

His majesty wont come again

the court is in confusion over

the report from the envoys

we cant hold a banquet

Yes let's wait

it'snot only about congratulating you

i have something to tell you

i was worried you would be biased with

the appointments

i was worried for notthing

i was impressed with how fair you were

i only did what i should

thank you for believing me

it's so nice to unite like this

What did you want to tell us?

oh i was going to tell you before

but i was interrupted by his majesty

Do you remember that?

Things were so hectic that day

His majesty will be forty soon

the queen hasnt been able to produce

a son for 20 years

do you want to install a crown...

i remember

you mentioned his majesty's age

and said the queen didnt produce a son

you have a great memory indeed

Leave us

Yes sir

i think we should install a crown prince

it seems to be a bit late

We have to educate and train him

you're not all wrong

Chief councilor what do you think?

You want tie a bell on the cat's neck?

We're discusing an important matter

Dont make us out to be schemers

This matter could upset the king

Bujehak was demoted for suggesting it

it the past

Things are different now

He was trying to accomplish

Jonggye byeonmu

He was very sensitive and

Wae want a threat at the time

The situation is different now

Wae is provoking us and

the barbaric lushens are gaining more power

We have to install a crown prince

Yes

Bujehak acted on his own

without the court's support

that's why his majesty wasn't happy

but if the three of us suggest it together

i'm sure he will agree it's time to

decide on a crown prince

Which prince do you have in mind?

it wouldn't matter who i have in mind

it's for his majesty to decide

it is a matter of deciding

the king of the future

tell us who you are considering

We think prince gwanghae is best

What do you think?

He's best regarding

knowledge and personality

isnt that so?

Yes but who will his majesty choose?

That's a matter to think about later

The three of us should see his majesty

tomorrow and suggest it

it does seem like it's time

Understood

i'm glad the three of you are united

Let's drink

Cheers

it's nice that we are uniting like this

Yul gok will be smiling

i have a bad feeling

Why?

Because it might upset his majesty?

if the three of us make the request

it's pratically the opinion

of the court and people

We wouldn't get mad or take it lightly

Don't worry

Do you really think so?

Should i tell you what you said?

You will age

it's been a long time Unjang

What brings you here?

You are the chief state councilor

Are you curious about what will

happen to a lowly servant like me?

i never thought of you as a servant

i still remember you

as a genius writer of paju

You are also a great strategist

You had a lot to drink

How can a genius strategist be locked up?

You'll hear about my death

STop talking nosense and leave

Songgand visited you a few times (Jeong cheol's pen name)

He just came a few days ago (Jeong cheol's pen name)

He gave an old friend some food

He wouldn't just give you food

You probably talked about

installing a crown prince

How can a servant locked up in prison

talk about national affairs?

i have to sleep so leave now

Songgang always agreed with you

except for one thing

You didnt consider the current king

to qualify as a king

But songgang considers him to be a wise ruler

and missed him when he was in exile

Why does songgang suddenly want to

install a crown prince?

He was a loyal servant who would serve

His majesty forever

Songgang came to see me and seoae today (ryu seongryong's pen name)

He said we should ask his majesty to (ryu seongryong's pen name)

install a crown prince

i promised we would

it was probably your doing

But i have a bad feeling

Me nad seoae arent going to

We know the cost of upsetting the king

Why would we do such a thing?

i'm sorry to songgang

but i cant die with him

i'm keeping you from sleeping too long

Get some rest

Yeosu (Lee sanhae's courtesy name)

This country ended up like this because of

narrow-minded people like you

who dont keep thier promises

Even if your party is different

you should ask his majesty

if it is time to install a crown prince

There is more than the present

it's a mater of the king

and joseon of the future

Coward You're real cowards

The king and joseon of the future?

Do you mean your king and joseon?

To be honest i didnt tell songgang

that me and seoae wouldnt go

Thanks for being honest

They want to use the future king to

control this country

i cant believe it

it was all a ploy by jeong cheol

and song lkpil

Are you speculating too much?

it's not a speculation

i just met song lkpil and confirmed it

it's futile

it's so futile

i thought we were reallt uniting

Then asking his majesty to reinvestigate

the scholars who were sacrificed

Do you believe those snakes?

it's all bait to lure us

Assistant proctor

Assistant proctor

Kim gongryang

Who is it?

Who dares to call the proctor by name?

is it nice to see gisaengs with money (Palace Treasury:Office that manages the fiances of the royal family)

you siphoned from the palace Treasury? (Palace Treasury:Office that manages the fiances of the royal family)

is it true?

if jeong cheol installs prince gwanghae

as the crown prince

the royal noble consort and prince sinseong

will be kicked out of the palace or killed

You sure are full of leisure

Open the door

What is it?

im in a hurry tell her im here

She just went to bed

Tell her im here right now

jeong cheol

He really

He's going to ask tomorrow

You have to find a way

lady park

Yes

Where is his majesty?

He is reading in the hall

What brings you here at this hour?

What are you doing?

What's wrong?

Your majesty

will me and prince sinseong really die?

What are you talking about?

Hello councilor

What about the chief state councilor?

He got a terrible cold last night

Gee...at a time like this

He gave me proxy don't worry

Okay lets go

Lee sanhae was going to come with us

but he has a terrible cold

he gave proxy to the chief councilor

i didnt hear anything about that

calm down

The second state councilor is going to

request that prince gwanghae

be installed as the crown prince

i know your heart is inclined toward him

Just kick me and prince sinseong

out of the palace right now

i'm telling you that wont happen

i'm in perfect health

jeong cheol wouldnt suggest such a thing

Trust me

And my heart isnt with prince gwanghae

i will wait until prince sinseong grows more

so dont worry

Your majesty

What do you want to say?

Your majesty

it seems like it's time to

install a crown prince

Jonggye byeonmu was achieved and...

i'm alive and well

What is your intention?

am i ill in bed?

Your majesty

i'm only saying this out of loyalty

Councilor do you agree?

i asked you a question!

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The joseon court becomes suspicious of wae's behavior and tries to guard the border area by

selecting alented generals.Ryu seongryong recommends Yi Sunsin who has a low rank and the ministers suspect he was bribed

Meanwhile toyotomi hideyoshi makes plnas to attack Joseon

Shall we all make that promise?

I'll do that, Your Majesty.

We'll do that, Your Majesty.

Good.

You're this united, isn't it nice?

Come. Let's drink up.

I haven't been out of the palace for a long time, it's really nice.

Isn't it?

Are you crying?

Your Majesty's in such a cheerful spirit, that's why I'm filled with tears.

Your Majesty who hasn't been sleeping well,

has regained the dignity of a king, your servant is so happy that I'm crying.

Judging from your talent for flattery, the Ten Attendants are not a match for you. (Ten Attendants: Eunuchs who controlled the court of the late Han Dynasty in China)

Your Majesty. (Ten Attendants: Eunuchs who controlled the court of the late Han Dynasty in China)

Your Majesty, please take care of your health for the sake of the officials and people.

Your servant only bears your words in mind, and always act cautiously.

It would be nice if the lot of them cared half as much as you do.

If you take his words at face value, he doesn't want factional strife and power struggles.

Ultimately, doesn't it mean that the king is in command of everything?

In fact, we vassals had provided the start to it, didn't we?

We did do that, but with the vassals' mouths gagged,

I'm worried he'll become a self-righteous king.

If we're vassals who read the king's face then that's inevitable.

But if we plead the case out of concern for the country and the people,

how can the king obstruct that?

That's why the king's words to us were, not to form factions or seek personal gain.

Do you still believe the king?

He has changed so much.

It's about time he changed.

Sometimes, I wish he would become self-righteous.

Meaning, he won't be led by the nose by vassals who care only about their personal gains and power.

Then he would become just and fair in matters just like a newborn calf,

frank and facilitative, that's the kind of sovereign I hope for.