Episode 1190 This is the path we will continue to take. (5) – by. Was Dunsan
right? Or is it wrong?
Cheongmyeong was not qualified to make that judgment. Because it was that person.
No matter how fiercely he opposed Cheongmun, the fact that he was a sympathizer who could not stop what Hwasan did at the time does not change. That’s why I couldn’t evaluate it.
He could sigh and complain, he could get angry at those who belittled his courage, but he could not bear to say that his ancestors were right in front of those who suffered in their lives the pain that his choice brought.
But now those who have inherited their will are telling us that their predecessors were not wrong. Even though Cheongmyeong had never once forced such an idea.
If Cheongmun and other executioners were really watching this scene from the heavenly world… Baekcheon’s words would have been more comforting than Cheongmyeong’s activities, which were left alone and traversing the central plains, than the status of Hwasan, which was getting higher day by day.
Because they must have realized that what they tried to convey by risking their lives ultimately led to this point. Because they will be able to confirm that their deaths were not worthless.
Baekcheon smiled as he looked at the court.
“That’s why we’re going to go our own way, boss.”
“……”
“Of course, it may seem stupid and foolish to the head of the room. But… shouldn’t there be such idiots in the world?”
After finishing speaking, he bowed deeply toward the court.
“Please understand that we cannot accept the host’s offer.”
“……Amitabha Buddha.”
The court closed its eyes and chanted. After a long silence, I slowly opened my eyes. He looked back at the other door owners around him.
“Do the other members of Cheonwoomaeng have the same thoughts?”
“Yes.”
The first to answer was Tanggunak. He nodded with a serious face and added,
“It may be childish to say, but I think there is no mistake in what Master Hwasan Jang Mun said.”
“……”
“And maybe it is the decisions of people like that, not those who are old and old, that will change the world. “A decision that seems foolish and hasty to those who have adapted to the world.”
The young smile on Tang Gunak’s lips deepened.
“I am not wise enough to immediately judge whether it is right or wrong, but at least I will not regret following that choice. No matter what the consequences may be.”
Nangong Dowi also nodded and agreed. And then he opened his mouth.
“Bangjang.”
“……Speak, Sogaju.”
“I also don’t want to say that my father’s choice was necessarily right. “The choice was clearly hasty.”
The court looks somber. Rather, Namgung Dowi’s expression was calm.
“But even so, I don’t want to deny the courage that my late father had in his heart. “The moment Namgung loses his courage, wouldn’t it be the same as losing everything?”
“……”
“That’s why King Namgung also wants to share his intentions with Hwasan. “This is because the thing that the Namgung family must not lose the most in order to regain the title of Changcheon First Family is their spirit.”
A faint smile appeared on the court’s lips.
It’s not because I admit that. It was simply because I realized once again that I was getting old.
It’s still hard to empathize. It just seems rushed. Isn’t the world such an easy place that you can overcome it with just your will? But……
‘I guess I did that too.’
The courts of the past would not have been much different from those of today. The court eventually accepted the world and disparaged itself. However, they are declaring that they will take a different path.
Would you say it’s wrong? Or……
“I don’t think there’s any need to listen to what other people say.”
The look in their eyes was already telling what the decision was.
“I…”
The court paused for a moment and looked at Hyeyeon. The corner of the court’s mouth twitched as Hyeyeon met her directly without looking away. “As a Buddhist,
I respect your choice. How can I belittle your high spirit?”
Hyeyeon’s eyes widened slightly. But the court soon shook its head.
“But as a Shaolin leader who is not a Buddhist, it is difficult to respect your choice. “If that courage leads to wrong results, your death alone cannot bear the consequences.”
“Director…”
The court looked uncharacteristically a little bitter.
“So… Shaolin and the nine factions and the five major families that are with Shaolin will not provide any support to the Cheonwoo Meng in the future and will clearly express their opposition to the work carried out independently by the Cheonwoo Meng.
Baekcheon’s face stiffened slightly.
This is no different from Gu-Fail-Bang officially announcing that Cheonwoo-Maeng and Gu-Fail-Bang are different places.
I was prepared, but when I heard these words come out of the court’s mouth, I couldn’t help but feel a chill down my spine. This is because we know better than anyone else how deep history and legitimacy go with those four letters.
“Also, the Gupa Ilbang will not intervene in any disputes that arise between the Cheonwu Meng and the Tamun.”
“Bangjang!”
The person who responded to these words was Tang Gunak.
Others may pass it off as such, but Tanggunakman clearly understands what this means. This is no different from declaring that even if a situation were to arise where the Sa-Pae-Ryun attacked the Cheon-Woo-Meng, the Gu-Party Party declared that it would not help the Cheon-Woo-Meng.
This declaration means only one thing.
Complete division.
So far, Shaolin has recognized Cheonwoo-maeng as a branch of the political faction and has viewed it as something they should embrace. Therefore, although they argued with each other, they were not overtly hostile.
However, the court declared right here and now that it would no longer view Cheon Woo-maeng as a potential ally.
In the history of Kangho, has there ever been a time when the old factions, including Shaolin, declared hostility toward the same political faction?
Perhaps this may be an attempt to deny the fact that Cheon Woo-maeng is a ‘political faction’. Because Shaolin and the nine factions protect all the civilians and political factions in the world.
Conversely, doesn’t it make sense to say that those who do not receive their protection are not political factions? It was too great a price to pay just by declaring that I would take a different path.
The gaze of the court, which was looking at Tanggunak, shifted to Baekcheon. Despite making such a big declaration, Baekcheon did not change at all from before. He was just calmly accepting the court’s gaze.
‘That’s great.’
The reason the court made this declaration was not because of any ill feelings toward them.
Now I understand why Hwasan and Cheonwoo-maeng want to go that way. But the court is also a person who has to follow his own path. He has come too far to bet his entire fate on two words: courage.
In that case, he too must do his best. In order to unite more forces and fight against those who will attack the world, we must block the movement of those who want to join the Cheonwoo Alliance.
Even if, in the process, Cheonwoomaeng must be defined as evil.
“I hope you understand.”
The court’s voice was quiet, as if it was not him who had uttered those cold words. Baekcheon sighs softly after hearing that question.
“Honestly, it’s hard to understand.”
Then, he raised his head and faced the court with his shoulders squared.
“If that’s the way to protect the leader’s cause, we don’t have the right to criticize him either.”
The court smiled lightly.
Chen Yu-meng solidified his line, and the nine factions gained a justification to break Chen Wu-meng’s momentum. Although it
was not the result he wanted, it could not be said that he did not gain anything. He clearly maintained his position on Chen Yu-meng. If he hadn’t done it, he would still be dragged into the Cheonwoo League until now.
“Then that’s enough.”
The head of the room stood up. It seemed like it was time to end this long conversation. Then everyone sitting stood up and looked at the courtroom.
“Amitabha Buddha.” “It has become difficult to part ways on good terms
,
but since we have confirmed each other’s positions, we cannot say that it was meaningless.”
“We think so too.”
The court’s gaze moved from Baekcheon to Cheongmyeong. The court’s gaze, which had been looking at Cheongmyeong, who had a strange expression on his face, now turned to Hyeyeon, who had her eyes closed. “The reason lofty ideals eventually collapse is because there is no way to carry out those ideals
. “It must be because it is extremely painful.”
The voice pierced everyone’s ears clearly:
“I would like to express my respect to all of you who made difficult decisions as a warrior before becoming the head of Shaolin. I hope that the path will not be too difficult.”
As the court slowly bowed its head, everyone bowed their heads to each other.
“Okay then.”
And the court turned around without any hesitation.
Jong-ri-hyung, who seemed to have some regrets, glanced at the others and followed the court out of the room. The owners of the house left the room to see the court off. “It’s okay to see him off
.
” There is such a thing as courtesy…”
“I feel comfortable that way.”
“If you say so…”
The court smiled and looked at Hyeonjong.
“Master.”
“Yes, boss.”
“He had great disciples.”
“…….They are too much for me.”
The court smiled and said,
“I hope we can face each other with smiling faces next time.”
“I hope so too.”
“Goodbye.”
As the court walked towards the main gate of the manor, everyone watched the court’s back. And at that moment, Hye-yeon, who had held back until the end, ran forward. The court, feeling that she was being loved, glanced back at Hye-yeon. Although she actually ran, she had no idea what to
say
. When Hyeyeon hesitated, not knowing what to do, the court took the initiative and said,
“Experience it yourself.”
“Up until now, you have only seen their courage. You have only seen what they have achieved. But now that you know what that courage costs, from now on you too will have to share that responsibility.”
“……Yes, head of the room.”
“Then you will have a feeling for yourself. It must be a road you cannot travel in Shaolin.”
That was the end of those words.
The court left the manor without any hesitation, not even leaving a word of good health, congratulations, or even a word of resentment.
Tanggunak, who was watching the confident steps, sighed.
“The head of the room is the head of the house.”
“……yes.”
Baekcheon nodded gently,
“Because he is that kind of person, he would have become the head of Shaolin.”
Tang Junak smiled slightly and said,
“Don’t worry too much.”
“yes?”
“Hwasan’s long writing is not something everyone can do.”
A smile like Tanggunak bloomed at the corner of Baekcheon’s mouth.
“It has to be like that.”
After leaving the court, Baekcheon’s eyes turned to the high sky. I could see a sky without a single cloud.
“certainly.”
The endless blue sky was just looking down on them.