Chapter 275. A justification is still needed. (2)
After receiving the surgery for violation, Do-gyeom’s attitude toward the painter completely changed.
Before that, he had a very calculated appearance, but now, even lightly greetings are tinged with politeness.
“Can you move a little now?”
“yes. Today, the meal has also changed from hatred to porridge. I will never forget the grace of Taesoo, the fireman, until Lee Dokyeom dies.”
“I am sorry that I have neglected Seoju’s company so much. What grace are you talking about?”
“What more can I ask for after losing the war? I’m not just a princess, I’m just grateful that the governor of the fire department came. If it had been a princess, not only me but also my family would not have been safe.”
“It is overrated. And the princess daughter-in-law would have treated her favorably enough.”
“Princess is never that kind of person. You are a smaller person than me.”
“Yeah man! Why am I lesser than you?”
Suddenly, the princess opened the tent and came in. It seemed that he was receiving treatment in the next legislator’s office.
“uh! did you hear?”
“heard. Whenever you have a chance, you create and say things that you didn’t even try to put me down.”
“I didn’t do it, but wouldn’t it be something you would have done if you were holding the real power?”
“what? Look at this guy who is as quiet as a bandaeng ox gal…”
“Keuheum!”
When the fireman cleared his throat, the princess stopped gossip.
In fact, the princess of Yezhou Zasa tried to return to Yunan county in Yezhou a while ago, but was unable to go because the painter did not allow it. It was the reason that he had to take responsibility for the defeat of this war.
Perhaps then, the responsibility will be covered soon, but at that time, the princess was putting her heart into a good look to the painter.
“I heard from Bun-ah the other day that my eyes are dim and sometimes I even tremble. Are you feeling better now?”
“Yes, after taking acupuncture and decoction for several days, I felt much better, as if it had never happened.”
Unlike when dealing with Do-gyeom, the princess bowed right away to the painter.
“Even if it’s not tangjae, if you mix gyeolmyeong, goji, and jibuja and drink it like tea, your eyes will be bright enough to distinguish things even at night.”
“ah! Is that so. All right.”
When the princess who came in unexpectedly didn’t go out in a situation where she couldn’t even get angry anymore, Do-gyeom opened her mouth with a sour expression.
“Are you not leaving?”
“I came in because I have something to say to you.”
“Is there something to be said between you and me?”
“I heard that you are going to recommend the governor of Huabu as the governor of Xuzhou?”
“Have you planted spies around me by any chance?”
“What are you spying on around you? I say it because I can hear it even when I am still.”
“By the way, what does it have to do with you that I recommend the governor of the fire department as Xuzhou Temple?”
“I’m also going to recommend the governor of the fire department as Yejusa Temple.”
“Even if you don’t recommend it, it seems that the governor of Hwabu will already be nominated as Yejusa by other governors and military officers, right?”
“Even if they are nominated, His Majesty will not issue a letter of appointment.”
“Wait. Your princess.”
“Why is that?”
“I think the Yeju company deserves my older brother, who is in charge of Chohyeon, rather than me.”
“huh? Potted plant hyeongryeong?”
“yes. If I run my company in two states with my own abilities, I will not be able to properly manage one state. So, I think it would be better for my older brother, who is praised by the people for managing Chohyeon well, to do Yejusajasa.”
“Hmm~. It’s a pollen hyeongryeong… I know how he thinks of Taesu’s older brother, but other governors and military officers won’t accept it. Above all, there is no reason to recommend it. Didn’t he actually do nothing in this war?”
When the princess made a very puzzled expression, the painter was surprised inside.
In the current situation of the princess, she thought she would accept whatever request she made, but she didn’t.
“It wasn’t because Hwa-bun Hyeon-ryeong was my older brother, but he ruled Cho-hyeon better than any other prefecture in Ye-ju. So wouldn’t it be enough to do our own thing?”
“Whoa… I don’t know the mind, but it’s ridiculous that a prefectural government becomes a company. That’s enough to hear that he took advantage of his brother’s halo. Moreover, do you think that nobles who are more skilled and powerful than him will follow him? Please reconsider.”
The painter made a puzzled expression at the princess’s stubborn answer.
If it was possible to convince just one princess, I would do something, but when I thought about it, I had to convince other governors and military officers.
‘Have I been too greedy? Well, even if I think about it, it doesn’t make sense.’
The painter was convinced, but it was difficult to make a decision easily.
“When it comes to Chohyeon’s potted plant, I have at least heard of the name. It was evaluated that he was smart and meticulous in his work. If the governor of Huafu wants it, I will recommend him as the governor of Xuzhou.”
“yes? can you do that? Wouldn’t Xu Zhu have objections too?”
“Isn’t the case of Seo-ju different from Ye-ju? Yeju, the existing factions buy and acknowledge Taesu’s achievements, but Seoju is in a defeated position, so it is difficult for anyone to dare to refuse. And if Chohyeon’s ruler is coming, he would have heard rumors of his gentleness, so he would welcome it more than those who tried to invade and rule by force.”
After hearing Dokyeom’s words, the princess also nodded as if it made sense.
“I can definitely recommend it as a company from Xuzhou. Also, DK, who has paid a lot of bribes over the years, will be more likely to be eaten by the imperial palace than me.”
“what! You talk like you didn’t bribe.”
“I ate less than you.”
“Huh. I’m so dumbfounded…”
“If possible, I hope the two of you won’t fight in front of me. And from now on, we will become one family, so shouldn’t we be close?”
Neither raised their voice any further when the painter intervened between the two who were about to growl like the dog and the cat.
“Ha, one family…. Ha~.”
“Eh~.”
As the two sighed almost simultaneously, the painter opened his mouth with a frown between his brows.
“It doesn’t matter if you don’t want to be part of a family. But who doesn’t want to be part of the family?”
The word “one family” meant that he would continue to hold a government post under a fireman.
Do-gyeom, the daughter of Seoju, was already promised a government post according to the number of castles surrendered to the fireman, but the princess of the daughter-in-law of Yeju, let alone the promise of an official position, was on the verge of going out on the streets due to the responsibility of losing the war.
Of course, Sam has the minimum insurance because he has recommended the fireman to work for Yeju, but he hasn’t received any promises yet.
The princess suddenly realized that the painter had given her a chance.
‘I hate that bastard, DK… but it’s not more important than me and my family’s survival.’
The princess hurriedly changed her disapproving expression from Do-gyeom and bowed toward the fireman.
“I’m helping Taesoo Hwa… what’s the problem with such a trivial thing? We should try to get along a little better in the future.”
“I’m going crazy too. In fact, not all of the subjects under the emperor are on good terms.”
The painter looked at the two of them alternately, then sighed briefly and nodded.
“For now, let’s see what the two of you do. The treatment will be decided after the war is over.”
When the fireman finished talking, the princess also shot Dokyeom and went outside.
* * *
Habi-seong also hung a white flag at the gate shortly after Do-gyeom entered as a messenger.
They already had no energy to fight, and with 250,000 troops filling up the outside of the castle, even if Do-gyeom hadn’t gone as an emissary, he was ready to surrender.
After Paengseong and Habiseong surrendered, there was no need to drag 250,000 troops after that.
The governors of small castles sent messengers to surrender before sending troops, and even the governors of fairly large castles, who had noticed, surrendered as soon as DK stepped forward as messengers and promised them a certain level of government office.
So, all the shang and governors of Xuzhou surrendered, but only one, Shang Gongyong in Beihai, refused.
Originally, Beihai was a territory belonging to Cheongju, but when Cao Cao swallowed Cheongju, Gong Rong, who rebelled against it, joined forces with Xuzhou to resist.
At that time, Cao Cao attacked Xu Zhou, whom he had a grudge against, because Beihai was so remote and attached to Xu Zhou, but was defeated and retreated.
Because of this, North Sea is now neither Seoju nor Cheongju, but a remote island on land, but the spirit of Gong-Yong has not broken at all.
* * *
“You say you don’t want to surrender because I’m brother-in-law with Joe.”
Hearing the justification for Gong Rong’s refusal to surrender, the painter felt that something was finally coming.
If you are a member of the council, you might not know. There may soon be a conflict with Jojo. Even so, I was thinking about that time and my head was rotting, but Gong-yong came up with that part.
“yes. He hadn’t had a good relationship with Jojo since before. We bumped into each other a lot in the imperial palace.”
“Is there any particular reason?”
“Gong Rong is a good person. He is talented, honest, and highly educated. In his view, Jojo was just a person who obtained a government position and gained power through the power of his grandfather, Jo Deung. So it probably didn’t look good. In fact, not only Kong Rong, but most of the feudal lords do not view Cao Cao favorably.”
DK’s words made sense, so the fireman’s expression became serious.
‘If it’s a straightforward bachelor who’s at the level of Gong-Yong… it’s only natural that he thinks so.’
“I don’t want to start a war with Gong Rong either. Is there any other way out?”
“I’m sorry, but I can’t come up with a way either. He has such an upright personality that he is not the kind of person who would rather die than succumb to force.”
The painter was in trouble.
kill eutectic Not a big deal in the current situation. After all, isn’t it a world where death and killing are work anyway? Once I drew the sword, I couldn’t let my step go like this.
However, personally, the problem with the painter was that Gong-yong looked good. Secondary to that, Gong Rong is a person with high virtue. Many scholars follow.
It won’t be difficult to get hold of the North Sea, but if you do, you will have to face the criticism of many scholars.
“I don’t want to overpower it if possible. Teacher Gong Rong is also respected by me. I guess I’ll have to consult with others.”
The fire department called in top officials such as Zhuge Liang, Yeopo, Ugeum, and Eulji to discuss the North Sea.
Opinions of those who heard the words were divided into three groups.
Opinion to strike by force Opinion to persuade once again and Opinion to stand by the sidelines as it is a remote location anyway.
It was when everyone was waiting for the fireman’s decision that Zhuge Liang, who had been listening quietly, came forward.
“What do you want the governor to do?”
“I respect Gong Rong. I don’t want to press it with force, but on the other hand, I wonder if I’m leaving a trail like the general’s words. What would you like to do?”
“If that is what the Duke of Zhou thinks, then follow the third plan. In our momentum, let alone the North Sea, we have a lot to regret and obviously have to lose. First of all, justification is too lacking. It would be better to send a messenger to accurately convey the opinion of the governor, and if he still refuses to surrender, make peace and withdraw. Then worldly scholars will all look up to the Duke of Zhou for his warmth.”
The fox snuggled in.
“Of course, the military commander is right, but I will add one more word. Now, in this chaotic world, it is not uncommon for kindness given to come back as a dagger. Also, didn’t you know that there are times when you have to read the ledger? It would be good to consider that aspect as well.”
The painter closed his eyes for a moment and pondered.
Everyone was waiting for the fireman’s mouth to open without saying a word, but Jojo suddenly came to mind.
‘But why didn’t Joe attack the North Sea?’
Justification! It was for no reason. It’s because there’s no real speed to get out and touch it.
The fireman’s eyes finally opened.
“I will follow the soldier’s words. Taesoo Dokyeom needs to take another step. If you really hate surrender, please tell me exactly what I want you to do with peace.”
Lu Bu let out a low sigh, but soon agreed and followed the opinion.
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