Episode 571
‘The chocolate must have arrived soon, right?’
Before leaving for Uigak, I received well-dried cacao beans from Namman and made chocolate.
It wasn’t something a person would do, but time passed quickly.
The amount of chocolate prepared in that way was not that large.
I ate one or two to taste, and it was nice because it reminded me of my hometown, Earth.
Master and Yuho also had a good meal.
So, I turned to Pyo Guk and became friends with my younger brothers.
And lastly, I sent it to someone I was thankful for.
Did you get hit in the mouth?
‘If I had known this would happen, I would have brought plenty of food.’
The more I think of weather like this, the more I think of chocolate.
It was like that.
As we headed toward the northernmost end of the lake in the distance, a tall and huge mountain appeared like a folding screen.
Could it be the heat from the volcanic zone? Trees and grass finally began to appear on the snow-covered mountains.
A huge structure appeared on the mountainside.
“It’s the North Sea Ice Palace! As the name suggests, it looks like a huge royal palace.”
Gongsonyoung also added a word.
“We’re located on top of a volcanic area. Would it be a little colder there?”
At those words, the prince shook his head.
“They use a lot of ondol there too. “Isn’t it enough to bring boat craftsmen to a place like this and install ondol?”
Jin Cheon-hee nodded at those words.
“Yes, but. However, there is a difference between a place where you will freeze to death at night and a place where you will freeze to death during the day.”
Gongsunyoung nodded at those words.
“that’s right. “How much of a difference is there?”
“Hmm. “Once you get in, you’ll understand.”
Han Bing only answered like that.
As I got closer and closer to the building, I realized that this was not just a castle.
First of all, the scale was incredibly grand.
The North Sea Ice Palace itself was like a city.
In fact, in addition to the people of the North Sea Ice Palace, there were people who appeared to be from the Kingdom of Aisha, and these people naturally spoke the language of the Kingdom of Aisha.
said the prince.
“Strictly speaking, the North Sea Ice Palace also belongs to the territory of the Aisha Kingdom. “The lord of the North Sea Ice Palace has held the title of duke for generations.”
Gongsunyoung said.
“The name of the city is called Baekho City (白湖市) in the Hua Empire.”
It means city of white lakes.
Of course, the city has a different name.
It’s called Severobaikalks.
“You live well… Isn’t it just a simple martial arts sect?”
The prince nodded at Gongsunyoung’s words.
“It is no exaggeration to say that it is actually a small kingdom, as they have been maintaining their position since before the kingdom was established. “It is for that reason that I was forced to give him the title.”
Jin Cheon-hee thought about those words.
‘At this level, he is at the level of a warlord in the Fire Empire. In the style of this town, it is a lord itself.’
In fact, he was even given a title.
Perhaps because they are outside the country, they are actually treated as nobles with autonomy.
Even leaving aside the warriors of the North Sea Ice Palace, their mobilization of private soldiers was quite a big deal.
Of course, if you lead a private army south, the Chinese Empire will respond with war, so there will not be that many people moving.
Moreover, there is a difference between a fight between factions and a war between countries.
In the case of fights between clans, you cannot dominate the local area just because you annihilated the opposing clan.
The reason is simple.
This is because there is no taxation or administrative power.
The business rights and interests owned by the sect may be acquired, but in the end, the emperor holds the taxing and administrative rights and distributes them to officials.
Sometimes, if you make a big contribution, all they do is give you a position like a medical honor.
In a way, it can be said that it is a system that prevents powerful people from becoming warlords.
‘It’s a pain in many ways. Still, I’m glad that we signed a treaty with the Kingdom of Aisha this time. ‘The Kingdom of Aisha itself will not take any military action for at least twenty years.’
That’s how I entered Baekho City.
Baekho City does not have its own walls.
The North Sea Ice Palace is located halfway up the mountain, and there is a city at the foot of the mountain.
“What do you think? Would you like to go straight to the North Sea Ice Palace?”
Jin Cheonhee lowered her head.
“First of all, since night is slowly coming, let’s stay in the guesthouse for a night and go to the North Sea Ice Palace early in the morning.”
“Good idea. “First impressions are important.”
There was one more reason.
‘I need to find out how the North Sea Ice Palace works.’
In these extreme areas, it is difficult to obtain information from Open or Haomun.
It was even more so because it was a place where beggars froze to death and Joong-won-in was so conspicuous in bars.
In some ways, it is a situation where you have to enter in the dark, but if you enter the palace without doing such research, it will be late.
Before that, we need to do some preliminary research on how the situation here works.
Jin Cheon-hee put on the bear hat attached to her robe and solemnly and seriously tried to listen to what was being said around her.
As we were walking around looking for accommodations, the prince excitedly said he was happy to be out.
“Baekho City is a center of trade. “Well, it can be called a center because there are no cities other than here.”
“There are more people living up here? crazy.”
Gongsunyoung grumbled.
“Well, it’s a cold that’s hard for Jungwon people to endure. If you take a boat out on the lake and head southwest, you will come across cities that are not affiliated with any country. Don’t trade with there. But you can’t think of a city like Hangzhou where you were.”
“Because there is a difference in population.”
“yes. Anyway, commerce is well developed and there are quite a few boats anchored on the lake. “It’s a lake, but it also functions as a port.”
“How amazing. “That’s what happens when the lake is this big.”
“That’s the way it is.”
With that said, I continued moving to find a suitable guest room.
Then, suddenly, at the end of the alley, I saw soldiers from the Sapostolic Alliance.
Although they are said to be wearing the military uniform of the Sadōryun, they are also covered in fur, making it difficult to recognize them. I recognized it by looking at the scabbard.
Especially because the group of midfielders stands out so much in this neighborhood.
‘Hmm, are you here because of the alliance? Preparations for the Royal Battle are going very smoothly.’
If the North Sea Ice Palace outside of Saewa enters Sapa, the blow to the Murim Alliance will be severe.
‘Does it make sense that the clan is eating up land rights and tax rights in the first place? Why on earth is this guy entering Sapa instead of claiming it as a kingdom?’
Jin Cheonhee thought.
Our teacher contributed greatly to the empire and became a Uigukbaek, so our teacher is called Kkakdugi.
In any case, those with land rights and tax rights should not be classified as warlords, rather than clans, and included in this political war.
While Jin Cheon-hee was turning the lights on, a group of apostolic trainees approached this way.
It seems like they recognized Jin Cheon-hee right away.
“I never thought I’d see daylight this far away!”
there is a problem.
The author immediately recognizes Jin Cheon-hee, but Jin Cheon-hee does not know this guy.
However, Kangho Land is not a one-two day event. He finished his meal with Kangho Jjambap and laughed lightly.
“Wow, how are you?”
I didn’t say it’s been a while.
This is because even if you try Hyeonwonjeondanshingong for a hundred days, you will not know this bastard.
“I’ll see you later. “I call myself Cheolmubaek of Cheolmumun.”
Iron gate?
It’s an unknown sentence I’ve never heard of. However, if you send people like this, it means that the place is quite large.
“This time, the Apostolic Association underwent internal reform and became governed by the Twelve Apostles instead of the Eight Apostles. “Our Cheolmu clan is a clan that has become a new member of the Apostolic Alliance. Please take good care of us from now on.”
Even if you search through the contents of the Supreme Heavenly Demon with the Xuanyuan Zhendan New Technique, there is nothing about the Iron Mumen.
‘Why did you show up at this timing? It’s strange to see it simply as a butterfly effect….’
I also recalled Hao Wen’s biographical dictionary one by one.
This is a biographical dictionary created by Sima Hyeon, and although it does not have in-depth information, it still includes all those who are considered significant.
If you’re an executive, you’re probably in it. Nevertheless, it does not exist anywhere in the biographical dictionary.
‘In other words, it was a very small sect that suddenly grew big.’
Does this work?
In addition, the spirit that emanated from the fact that the position of executive was not won through Hwatu was unusual.
At least similar to Sunji Gongsunyoung or better if he hides his cards.
‘If he went into the mountain as a member of a mysterious sect and now came out after breaking the seal, that could be the case.’
But isn’t it Sapa?
If I had the disposition to go into the mountains and cultivate the noble way, would I have joined the sect or the Apostolic Training?
He said.
“The Northern Sea Ice Palace has already decided to form an alliance with the main ryeon, so please leave now.”
Did you use your hand first?
However, Jin Cheonhee did not stop smiling.
“Hahaha, thank you for your hard work in this cold weather. However, I also brought a gift from Master, so it is my duty as a disciple to pass it on. Still, thank you for your concern even though it is our first meeting. Cheolmubaek Daehyeop. “I’m sure we’ll hear a lot more from unknown names in the future.”
‘How can you live by trusting only what you say about a guy who has never known anything?’ he said gracefully and fed him, and then smothered him with exaggerated gestures.
At those words, Cheolmubaek’s expression crumples slightly.
“Hmm… As rumored, you are arrogant. Well, if that’s the case. “Then I’ll see you next time.”
He finished it and headed somewhere else.
The number of moving groups is approximately twenty-eight.
There would be more if there were people waiting first or joining later.
“Strong?”
“yes. It’s strong. And I don’t fall for provocation. “I just scratched to see if I could dig up something.”
“…You really are. “Something about that personality.”
“why? Can’t you even give this much to a guy who is trying to form an alliance to fight a political war? “Now we’re going to move in groups and go to war.”
“That’s Gangho and bloodshed. No… no, that’s okay. “You dirty congressman.”
“Puhhehehe.”
Jin Cheon-hee deliberately laughed like a fool.
“Anyway, seeing as you don’t seem to have any intention of responding to my provocation, I guess there’s a lot to guess about that.”
“hmm?”
Gongsunyoung tilted his head.
Prince Hanbing, who was quietly crossing his arms next to him, asked.
“So how far have you seen Zhuge family’s only disciple?”
“Hmm. It’s rather burdensome to see your face painted with gold like that. It’s just nothing. It’s a strong, completely unheard of sect, but this guy with a quiet personality came as an envoy of the Apostolic Alliance. “Someone like that fell out of the sky?”
“so?”
“Rather than that, I thought it would be more realistic to send someone from a large, secretive cult.”
“Magic religion? Blood mission? Guess where?”
“….”
Jin Cheonhee did not answer that question.
It was just a matter of changing the topic.
“I just think it’s going to be a bit of a pain.”
So the group found an inn.
* * *
We stayed at an inn and ordered a meal.
It was a dish made by boiling sheep’s milk and tasted similar to a modern stew.
Combined with the firewood-grilled lamb skewers, it was a delicacy.
The lamb skewers had a meaty smell, but surprisingly, they were not fishy and instead had a rich flavor.
I was just curious as to what spices were used.
“Okay, it’s all just a side dish to drink. The Beihai Ice Palace are people who know the capital. cancer!”
Gongsunyoung was excited and had a great time giving and receiving lamb skewers in one hand and a glass of alcohol in the other.
“Hey benefactor kid. Lighten up your expression. “What were you thinking so hard about earlier?”
“Ah, sister.”
“If it’s something that has an answer right away, I’ll go solve it. Otherwise, just enjoy it. “It’s not polite to make a porridge in front of such delicious food.”
“That’s right.”
“In that sense, alcohol!”
Then, isn’t he pouring alcohol into a glass of water?
“sister!”
“It’s cold. Let’s warm up. If we do that, nothing will work out.”
Ugh.
Jin Cheon-hee sighed softly and eventually swallowed the drink that Gongsunyoung poured for her.
‘Wow. ‘If I go out with my sister, I get drunk too.’
Is this why it is said that it is hard work and hard work?
It seems that if you travel with Juju, you have no choice but to become Juju together.
