< Episode 74: Underground Gold Jade (1) >
A chilly morning the next day.
Cheonho Mak Myeong-bo visited the office of Yuk Cheon-ho Im Gyu-wol the head of the private affairs department.
As Mak Myeong-bo entered the office a strange look appeared in his eyes.
Lim Gyu-wol must have been injured but his swollen face was visible and a doctor in charge of Geumuiwi was taking off his shirt and performing acupuncture and moxibustion on his right shoulder.
Looking at the expression the details did not seem light.
Mak Myeong-bo asked in surprise.
“Where are you hurt Yukcheonho?”
In response to his question Yukcheonho Im Gyu-wol spoke in an irritated voice.
“Can’t you tell by looking?”
Last night I thought he had gone and made plans for the future but then I got caught.
Who knew that guy would come back?
Of course he thought he would return to the cadets’ quarters.
In any case he ended up paying a heavy price for it.
[Off.]
[Let’s end it like this. Still you’re lucky. If it was of no use at all it would have been better to just dispose of it.]
Are you lucky?
Damn you son of a bitch.
Not only was he completely devastated but his right shoulder was completely broken.
According to the doctor it takes more than a month for the broken bone to heal completely.
But the worst part was that I wouldn’t be able to move my shoulders as freely as I used to.
For him who was good at using his right hand it was nothing short of a sad news.
‘Bae Ji-seok!’
I was so angry that I wanted to tear the guy up and kill him but when I discovered his weakness by stealing the ledger he had hidden I was even poisoned so I had no choice but to please the guy.
This made him even more miserable.
‘Damn you. The main office will definitely avenge this enemy someday.’
Even though it happened yesterday he still didn’t give up.
He was called Washinsangdam (臥薪嘗膽).
I might have to bow down right now but I thought that if I endured this misery I would definitely have a chance someday.
“But what’s going on?”
In response to Lim Gyu-wol’s question Mak Myeong-bo put his hands together and spoke politely.
“I’m here to lend you the gold jade supplies needed for today’s apprenticeship cadets’ gold jade deployment.”
“Geumok Jeondo?”
Geumok Jeondo was a very important item.
Since the location and internal geography of the machinery and equipment ships within Geumok were recorded the number of missions was limited and it was not to be leaked carelessly so it was kept by Lim Gyu-wol the head of Saseonbu who was in charge of Geumok.
“If that’s the case there’s a wooden box over there…..”
Lim Gyu-wol who was about to speak stopped as if he missed it.
‘Tch.’
There were still two Geumok Jeondo tied with red thread on top of the Geumok Jeondo.
In my heart I wanted to hand over that Geumok Jeondo as is.
However Bae Ji-seok (Mok Gyeong-woon) could not have deceived him because he had already confirmed the wrong Geumok evangelism.
Therefore he had to change it back to proper Geumok evangelism.
“…If you go out and prepare the apprentices I will give them to you directly.”
“I’m not feeling well…”
“Huh. “Didn’t you say you would bring it yourself?”
“All right.”
I was curious but how could I disobey my superior’s orders?
Cheonho Mak Myeong-bo retreated just like that.
After he left he was asking a member of the Geumui Committee to give him the finishing touches.
At that time someone knocked on the office door.
“That six thousandth…”
It was the voice of Cheonho Mak Myeong-bo.
Yukcheonho Im Gyu-wol shouted irritably.
“They say I will definitely bring it myself…..”
At that time the office door opened.
When the door opened and the sight of a middle-aged man wearing a silver beer suit came in Lim Gyu-wol was so embarrassed that he quickly got up from his seat and bowed while still wrapping a bandage.
“I recognize the above guard.”
Jeong 4th rank Geumuiwi Wimusa (衛撫使).
Although it is said to be preceded by the title of Geumuiwi Wimusa was a position that was not organized into the Geumuiwi.
In some ways it could be said to be a special position.
The guards were the guards of the princes who received the throne and they were able to mobilize the guns of the Geumuiwi in special situations or emergencies so the name of the Geumuiwi was added to the name of the organization.
‘What about the guard?’
The guard is of the same rank as the Jinmusa of the Geumuiwi who can be said to be in charge of the actual work.
In conclusion he could be said to be a person of high rank and power.
“It’s been a while. Lim Yuk Cheon-ho.”
“Wow… I’m completely devastated that you remember me.”
I saw it back in the gun days and I sincerely regret remembering it.
The warrior in front of him Muksum was the one who had reached the position he wanted most.
Although he has now been pushed out of his position as crown prince he is closely supporting the prince who was once the most likely candidate to succeed to the throne.
In addition it is known that his martial arts skills are not inferior to those of the Northern Jin warriors or the Taegam of Dongchang Seochang.
Guard Muksum said to him:
“Can you two talk for a moment?”
“Of course.”
Hearing his words Im Gyu-wol of the Sixth Heavenly Order hurriedly dismissed the royal palace councilor.
And he personally locked the door to his office.
However the eyes of the guard Mok-seom who was looking at him walking shirtless narrowed sharply.
Without knowing this Lim Gyu-wol prepared the place.
Muksum who was sitting on a chair at the table looked around with his senses and then waved his hand lightly.
‘!?’
Lim Gyu-wol could not hide his doubts.
The reason was that the guard Mukseom blocked the sounds from inside and outside the room with his magic.
It seemed like he was trying to tell something secret.
“Without further ado I’ll just get to the point.”
“yes? what?”
“You were cooperating with Geumuiwi Baekho Gyeomchang under the command of the commanding officer right?”
‘no?’
Lim Gyu-wol’s expression hardened at that question.
This was a carefully confidential matter.
Im Gyu-wol was both a Taesa (太師) and an admiral of the Central Provincial Government and belonged to the Daesan Hangyun faction so he also received orders from the commanding officer Sang Ik-seo.
Even though he was originally the same rank of Geum-ok he could not be put into Geum-ok’s practical work unless he was part of the Saseon Department.
However under the command of Sang Ik-seo the commanding officer he temporarily transferred Geumuiwi Baekho Gyeom-chang to the Saseonbu and deployed him under the pretext of cooperating for the interrogation of Baehwagyo.
This was something that was kept confidential only when trusted members of the faction were on duty so how on earth does this person know?
In response Lim Gyu-wol opened his mouth trying not to show it as much as possible.
“What are you talking about…..”
“There’s no need to cheat. “I too am a member of the Hang Yun faction.”
‘!?’
Lim Gyu-wol frowned at those words.
He’s a great person from the Hang Yun faction?
He heard that there were quite a few people from the faction that he did not know but Wei Musa Mu Xian was more known as the person of King Zhong this prince.
So of course there was no way he could be trusted.
At that time Lim Gyu-wol took something out of his pocket.
It’s none other than
‘Huh?’
It was a military victory as the admiral of the Central Provincial Government of the Hang Yun faction.
When Lim Gyu-wol saw the military plaque that could move the Central Provincial Government he could intuitively sense that what he said was true.
This was evidence that could not be trusted without a great deal of trust.
“You may not believe it so it’s a military flag borrowed from a great person.”
-Park!
In response Lim Gyu-wol knelt down on one knee toward him and put his hands together to show respect.
“I didn’t know.”
“Get up. It’s natural not to know. “There are only a few people including great people who know this fact.”
Lim Gyu-wol was inwardly excited by his words.
Does it mean that the Great Master of the Hang Yun Sect has decided to make a big deal out of himself when the guard Mo Xian says something like this?
Otherwise there was no way someone in this position would reveal his true faction.
When Lim Gyu-wol got up in such excitement the security guard Mok-seom lowered his voice and suddenly said something unexpected.
“By the way has Baekho Gyeomchang finished the interrogation?”
“You mean interrogation?”
“I see.”
“Not yet.”
In response to his response guard Muksum stroked his beard and let out a groan.
“Hmm. “There’s nothing we can do.”
“…But how about that?”
“no. “You don’t have to know that.”
“yes?”
“A little problem has arisen and Baekho Gyeomchang can no longer be questioned.”
“What do you mean by that?”
Until the day before yesterday it was White Tiger Gyeom-chang who was desperate to find the treasure even if it meant restarting the interrogation.
There was an order from the commander not to ask why but he suddenly said he couldn’t be questioned so I couldn’t help but wonder.
hereto
“That’s literally it. Rather there is something for you to do. “You can do it since it is an order given directly by the great man right?”
“What if it’s a name?”
“Only you the person in charge of the firing squad can do this. If you help us accomplish this safely the Taesa will recognize your merit.”
“Are you talking about Grand Master Tae?”
At these words Lim Gyu-wol swallowed his saliva put his hands together and spoke in a voice full of motivation.
“Say anything. “I will definitely carry out your orders.”
“It’s nice to be reassured. If so the later leaders sent by the Cheonjihoe will soon try to free the members of Baehwagyo who are imprisoned in the Infinite Prison. “I hope you can help them.”
‘!?’
As soon as he finished speaking Lim Gyu-wol was unable to hide his embarrassment.
What on earth is this?
Why did Prince Bae Ji-seok and Prince Hang Yun-pa give such an order last night?
Unlike regular gold jade which could be removed through various methods underground gold jade was something that a prisoner could never be removed from.
Therefore I understand that unlike before people were brought in to interrogate the Baekhwa believers.
But I don’t know why he suddenly took over but I was very embarrassed.
‘What should I do about this?’
I don’t know who exactly they were trying to hijack but Bae Ji-seok was also forced to help.
He also said that he would help someone who was imprisoned in the golden prison break out…..
‘Wait…something’s strange.’
It was strange that there was some overlap in timing.
It was coincidental that the higher-ups were suddenly trying to forcibly take out a member of the Baehwa Church who had given up and that that guy named Bae Ji-seok was also trying to take someone away from the Infernal Geumok.
‘Could it be…is the person Bae Ji-seok trying to take over also a member of Bae Hwa Church?’
So to prevent that are they trying to get out the Buddhist believers in advance?
If it is a picture like this it is understandable that the higher-ups would suddenly give such an order.
But this was just his guess.
And that wasn’t the problem.
‘Damn it.’
Now not only had he discovered his weakness but he was also addicted to poison.
Therefore he had no choice but to force himself to follow Baeji Seok.
However if this guess is correct not only will he not be able to carry out the orders of his superiors but he will ultimately end up betraying himself.
Lim Gyu-wol’s eyes confused by the dilemma shook violently.
At that time the guard Muksum raised one eyebrow.
And then soon
-widely! Sigh!
Suddenly Lim Gyu-wol’s chin lifted up and he stared into his eyes.
“Dae Daein?”
Why are you doing this all of a sudden?
While I was puzzled the guard Muksum said something unexpected.
“Ha…look at this.”
“yes? “What the hell…”
“You too have been poisoned.”
‘!?’
Lim Gyu-wol’s eyes widened at those words.
How on earth did guard Muksum know about this?
he asked.
“Is that right? Isn’t it? “Just answer that.”
“…”
Lim Gyu-wol was at a loss for what to do with his question.
Bae Ji-seok had weaknesses including the embezzlement ledger so he was very cautious about even saying something.
Seeing him like that the Wei warrior Muksum shook his head and said:
“It looks like it has other weaknesses besides poison.”
‘How to do that?’
Lim Gyu-wol could not help but be surprised by the insight of the guard Muk-seom.
He couldn’t answer anything but it was amazing that he could reason this far about his situation.
But on the other hand I was afraid.
He was afraid that if he found out about this he would be kicked out because the weak point that he was caught by that is the embezzlement ledger was connected to even his superior Taesa Hang Yun-pa and could cause damage.
As he was at a loss as to what to do the Wei warrior Muksum placed his hand on his shoulder and spoke in a cold voice.
“I don’t know what weakness caught on and made his mouth heavy but I will tell you for sure. “This immediate high school is your only chance to survive.”
-closely!
With those words strength went into the hand of Wei Musa Muksum resting on his shoulder.
* * *
Twelve Sajo cadets were waiting.
Even though he was ready to be sent to Geumok he was on standby because he had not yet received Geumok evangelism.
At that time I saw Geumuiwi Bucheon coming beyond the pavilion.
There were twelve scrolls in the wooden box Bucheonho was holding.
“It looks like you’re here.”
Like the cadets Cheonho Mak Myeong-bo was frustrated after waiting for a long time.
I don’t know why the conversation with the security guard Mukseom took this long.
‘It would have been better to give it to me then.’
Anyway he didn’t come himself and sent the Bucheon ship.
In any case thanks to this the deployment was delayed and the prisoners’ food was also delayed.
Cheonho Mak Myeong-bo shouted angrily.
“Why are you so late?”
“I’m sorry. Phew….But doesn’t the Lord of Heaven know?”
Hearing these words from Geumuiwi Bucheonho Cheonho Mak Myeongbo shook his head.
Then he held out his hand.
“Give it to me. “I have to hand it out to the cadets and tell them where to put it.”
“I guess it’s because the food distribution was delayed. “If you do I will immediately hand it out to the cadets.”
“I understand.”
Cheonho Mak Myeong-bo who became impatient told him to do so.
In this way the twelve apprentice cadets received the Geumok mission and were each assigned a position to be deployed.
Most of the cadets were evenly distributed from the first to third floors of Geumok.
‘hmm.’
At this time the eyes of Mok Gyeong-un who had the face of cadet Bae Ji-seok narrowed.
The place where he was placed was none other than the third floor of Geumok.
‘…How could this happen? Lim Gyu-wol Yukcheonho.’
It changed from the original plan.
Apparently there was talk of placing him in the lowest level of Geumok the Invincible Geumok.
However placing Geumok on the third floor was tantamount to breaking that agreement.
“four? “It’s an invincible gold jade?”
At that time someone asked a question in a perplexed voice.
He was Yeomgyeong a student of the Hwasan Sect.
The lowest layer of gold jade is the inorganic gold jade.
Those placed there were none other than Zhou Yunxiang and Yan Qing a disciple of the Hwasan Sect.
* * *
The cadets who entered the Imperial Palace Geumok felt uneasy due to the dark atmosphere inside.
Unlike other golden houses in the prefecture this place was built by digging underground so it was full of moisture and the air inside was extremely stale.
What made them even more eerie were the blood stains and smells everywhere.
This got worse as we went down each floor.
The first basement floor was clearly made with great care but as the ground went down to the lower floors and the supports were fixed dust fell here and there further heightening anxiety.
In this way the cadets were deployed one by one to their respective areas.
-Drop!
On the way to the 3rd basement floor I opened the Geumok Jeondo that Mok Gyeong-un had received.
‘iced coffee.’
Mo Kyung-un snorted inwardly.
This Geumok Jeondo was not the fake Geumok Jeondo that was tied with red thread.
If you look at it up to this point it seems like nothing has been done to the evangelism but this twisted the path by adding parts to the intact evangelism to make it as inconspicuous as possible.
It seemed as if they had deliberately made him suffer from tracheal coma.
In the end this too was wrong evangelism.
‘….I guess so.’
The corner of Mo Qingyun’s mouth twitched.
At first I was skeptical but it seems like someone else was involved.
It was difficult for him who was addicted to poison and had his weaknesses to commit such a bold act as stabbing someone in the back after only a few hours.
-Drop!
Mok Gyeong-un soon discovered the wrong Geumok evangelism.
I don’t know who was involved but there was one thing I didn’t know.
Since he had skimmed through all the good missionaries just in case playing around like this had no meaning to him.
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