Episode 843: Daily Life in the Empire (2)


    Not all ambitious imperialists were obsessed with challenge logs. There were quite a few people who delved into the legal code in the hope of bing an outsider of the U.S. Tribunal – today’swyer.


    What was interesting was the change in name.


    Since the Goryeo Dynasty, writing aint to the government office was not something that ordinary people could easily do. There were people who wroteints on behalf of these people or gave legal advice to those involved inwsuits, and they were called external branches. And most of these foreign branches were low-level officials or middle-ranking officials of local government offices.


    However, the situation changed as the referee was officiallyunched in the process of finishing the field and the foreign branch, which was a kind of pseudo-legal profession, became a profession that required formal qualifications.


    In particr, it was decisive that those who had umted experience over a certain period of time and recorded a win rate above a certain percentage were eligible to run for the position of junior judge on the umpire.


    As the system was created, two paths became avable for those who passed thew department.


    After passing thew department, one started as a low-level judge or prosecutor (a modern-day prosecutor) and worked his way up, or worked in an external branch and met the qualifications to move up to a higher position.


    During this process, quite a few people chose to start as external branches.


    “Because it is certain that the ie will be better than working as a judge or prosecutor, and it will take less time to rise to a mid-level judge!”


    As a result of these calctions, an increasing number of people were choosing to pursue careers abroad.


    However, their mistake was that they did not really know who Sejong and Hyang were.


    Sejong and Hyang, who had already expected this to happen, had already put restrictions in ce.


    -When appointing additional mid-level judges or filling vacant positions, those from outside branches cannot exceed 205%.


    -When evaluating applicants from outside branches, additional points are given to those who have dealt with more criminal cases that discuss crimes than cases between citizens.


    It was a use that clearly revealed King Sejong’s philosophy that ‘there is absolutely no easy path, and preference is given to those with ability.’


    Nevertheless, there were a significant number of people who chose foreign branches.


    In this way, as the number of foreign branches from the nobility increased, the name of the foreign branches changed.


    “Even after all this, I am from the noble ss! And he deals with thew!”


    For this reason, the name ‘Oejibusa’ was created by adding ‘Seonbi Sa (士)’ to the end, and the same Oejibusa called each other ‘Yulsa (律士)’.


    * * *


    However, not all nobles in the empire – whether in the maind or in other parts of the North – weed this change.


    “Those who call themselves noblemen and noblemen are only obsessed with water and fruit!”


    Conservative noblemen and intellectuals looked down on these fields that were not traditional Confucian ssics, collectively calling them ‘mulgwa’.


    However, even among those with such conservative thoughts, there were those who dreamed of achieving sess and fame.


    The field they challenged was science.


    To be precise, it was a researcher position at the Institute of Science.


    In a conservative noble family, the title of ‘Researcher of the Institute of Science’ was treated much higher than any other official position.


    It was literally ‘the honor of the family’.


    However, working at the Institute of Science means that fierce arguments and verbal exchanges are everyday life, and a battle of wits is essential for survival.


    The Institute of Science was a ce where various theories emerged, debates and wars of words took ce, and factions were divided and gossip abounded, to the extent that the term ‘hundreds of disputes’ was appropriate.


    In order to survive in a ce like this, you either had to belong to a decent faction ore up with an original theory that everyone could consider ‘worth thinking about.’


    Since thetter case was not possible for everyone, most researchers had to join a faction that suited their tastes and participate in a war that was not a war.


    Meanwhile, what was interesting was that even though there were so many factions and so many theoriesing out, there was no one iming munist dispersion’.


    No, but the correct answer was that he was expelled immediately.


    When a theory based on munist distribution’ was introduced, senior researchers at the research institute and former bureaucrats raised topics that had been raised by Sejong and Hyang, who were heavily addicted to MSG in the past.


    -There are more than one type of work that people do for a living. How do we determine the value of these jobs? Would you say they are all the same?


    -The same goes for fungi. Is sharing equally the right answer? Is this really fair if those who work hard and those who arezy receive the same amount?


    Most of the answers given by those who imed munism’ to this topic were full of loopholes.


    “Is this really the answer? “And you’re still a researcher at the Institute of Science!”


    In the end, unable to withstand the persistent attacks regardless of faction, they were expelled and disappeared.


    In this fiercepetition for survival, the resultsing out of the Institute of Science became increasingly diverse and sophisticated.


    * * *


    Changes in the empire did not only ur in terms of academics and technology.


    There were also big and small changes in areas closely rted to the people’s daily lives.


    The most representative part was entertainment.


    The most representative one was the shrine que.


    Before the start of the ceremony, there were almost no cases of crossing the border of the province where the shrine que was first created.


    Simply put, Gyeonggi-do’s Sadangpae could not escape Gyeonggi-do, and Chungcheong-do’s Sadangpae could not escape Chungcheong-do.


    However, the situation changed when a general entertainment center was built and a railroad wasid. Not only was it not enough to ride an iron horse all over the country, but they were also able to go to remote areas such as Bukji and Daeseoldo Ind to perform.


    But the person who made the biggest contribution was Anpyeong.


    Anpyeong, who took on the title of ‘Director of the Entertainment Office’, was literally in a ‘fish out of water’ situation.


    Anpyeong destroyed all the Sadangpae (Sadangpae) that existed in Joseon at the time and made them belong to the Entertainment Office.


    After bing part of the Entertainment Office, many things changed for the Sadangpae.


    Although it was not much, my life became stable as the basic sry was paid every month. However, since it was literally minimal, the sadang group received a share of the profits from performances at general entertainment venues. And this was the true source of ie for Sadangpae.


    In addition, by performing at a general entertainment hall, performances can now be performed more safely than before.


    But it wasn’t all good things.


    Performing at entertainment venues across the country also meant that there was no choice but to bepared to the sadang troupes that were active in the region.


    If the level dropped even a little, they were subject to all kinds of boos.


    Their skills were not judged only by ordinary people who visited the entertainment venue.


    Once a year, all Sadang troupes gathered in Seoul topete in their skills.


    ording to the performance of thepetition, the Sadangpae were ranked Gap-eulbyeong. And depending on this grade, the performance profit sharing ratio of sadang troupes changed.


    Therefore, the Sadang group did their best in thispetition. This was because not only was there an economic issue, but also reputation was at stake.


    What was interesting was the ce where thepetition took ce.


    Thepetition was held at Ttukseom Entertainment Center, thergest entertainment center in Seoul, and was crowded with spectators from not only Seoul but also other regions to watch the event.


    “If you miss this part, you’re a fool!”


    Not to miss this part, all kinds of merchants flocked in and amodations raised their room prices.


    Of course, the same was true for entertainment venues.


    “I think the entrance fee for Iboshu has gone up?”


    Every time a question like this was asked, the person in charge answered with a face that said it was no big deal.


    “It’s not something you see every day, is it? Of course it’s expensive. “If you don’t want to be scammed, get out.”


    “Mr….”


    The people who entered like this were an important screening tool for officials. Officials who judged the performance of the shrine pae used the reactions of visitors as the most important criterion.


    As a side note, every time apetition like this urred, Anpyeong stopped what he was doing and took a seat at the entertainment venue.


    “Your Excellency….”


    “This is also work. “Judge their skills.”


    “Commissioner, we already have someone in charge of screening…”


    “Is there anyone here who can see things more urately than me?”


    None of the officials answered No to Anpyeong’s question. This was because Anpyeong’s words were true.


    * * *


    Since he made King Sejong hold his back by saying he wanted to be a member of the sadang group when he was young, there was no one in the empire who could follow Anpyeong when it came to the field of entertainment.


    Anpyeong’s insight became sharper as he became the head of the entertainment office. This was because the judges were judged after watching the performances of the shrine troupe gisaengs, who were considered to be the best in the empire.


    “The director of the entertainment office is sitting in the chair, and people selected by the entertainment office are performing a royal performance! “How can you entrust this to someone else?”


    With this justification, Anpyeong attended thepetition without exception.


    Of course, there was a lot of gossip and Hyang called Anpyeong.


    “…That’s why Sosin had to attend!”


    After hearing Anpyeong’s words, Hyang looked at Anpyeong and said a word.


    “You know what self-interest means?”


    “your majesty! “It’s unfair that it’s for self-interest!”


    Anpyeong, who wasining about his unfairness, looked around and told Hyang.


    “Your Majesty, would you please hand over the officials and the scribes for a moment?”


    “Please leave the officers and clerks for a while.”


    When the magistrates and provincial governors withdrew at Hyang’s order, Anpyeong revealed his true colors.


    “Oh brother! Self-interest! What kind of bastards are talking like that? Self-interest! It’s unfair! “I was just doing double duty!”


    “Gyeom…”


    In response to Anpyeong’s response, Hyang ced her hand on her forehead. Looking at that scent, Anpyeong raised his voice and continued.


    “Speaking of which, let’s take a look! Why do you only have me? Brother Jinpyeong is the president of the railroad constructionpany and goes aroundying railroad tracks. Isn’t that self-interested? That’s it! My eldest brother is also 51….”


    “That’s it.”


    When Hyang raised his hand, Anpyeong kept his mouth shut. Looking at that scene, Hyang continued speaking.


    “If you say any more, I’ll throw you in the record office. okay. Well, to be honest, you and I will just call it a day and move on. Instead, do it in moderation. Moderately.”


    “I follow your orders, Your Majesty!”


    “You bastard… get out!”


    Anpyeong quickly bowed to the vige’s order to congratte the guests and went outside. Anpyeong, who had just walked out the door, caught the sight of the officers and bookkeepers quickly hiding something in their sleeves.


    Anpyeong, who saw this, sighed lightly and made a pitiful expression.


    “You guys are having a hard time too.”


    But Anpyeong had forgotten. The fact that Hyang is the first person to be considered a strong-willed person.


    A few dayster, Hyang called Anpyeong.


    “I went on a brief stealth trip not long ago.”


    “Yes, Your Majesty.”


    “There is nothing new in new songs.”


    The new song that Hyang mentioned was a traditional song that was sung in a gibang in the past. It was given the name Sinjapga because it was a new type of japga.


    When Hyang mentioned Sinjapga, Anpyeong felt something ominous and asked with a slightly trembling voice.


    “What do you mean, there is nothing new?”


    “I think this is a problem because nothing has changed other than what happened when Jim was still the crown prince.”


    “In addition to that, there are many new songs circting.”


    “Isn’t it the same melody, only the lyrics have changed? “To say there are many is not enough.”


    Anpyeong had no choice but to bow his head at Hyang’s words. Because it was just as the scent said.