Episode 1204 What’s the difference? (4)
Cold sweat flowed from the man’s entire body. Thick beads of sweat continued to roll down his sides and down his back,
but the man didn’t feel them at all. Maybe now he can’t focus on the sensation and pain even if the blade passes through his body.
The reason is extremely simple.
Because pain is nothing more than a fleeting moment. Would someone who had his head bitten into the jaw of a tiger feel pain from a wound on the back of his hand?
Moreover, the person the man was facing now was someone he could not even dare to compare with a tiger or something like that.
“Hmm.”
As a soft nasal sound escaped, the man’s body suddenly flinched.
“It looks like you don’t like the car.”
“Yes? Ah… Is that possible? Absolutely not. Lord Ryeon”
“Is there anyone there?”
As soon as the person standing in front of the man called, the civil servants who were waiting outside the door came inside.
“Bring fresh tea. Warm it up.”
“I will.”
The civil servants retrieved the teacup in front of the man and left the room with polite movements. The man bit the inside of his lip hard without realizing it.
He was afraid that his actions of not drinking tea might have made the person in front of him feel uncomfortable.
‘Hmm.’
At that moment, the eyes looking at the man drew a strange arc like a crescent moon. No matter how you look at it, it was a smile that did not seem malicious.
However, there was no way that the person facing that smile would be comfortable.
“You don’t have to be so nervous, Danju. “ I
’m sorry.” I just…”
“No, no. It’s not about blaming. I completely understand.”
The voice was truly soft and full of affection.
“But… Lord Dan, you don’t have to be too afraid of this person.”
“Yes, yes! Of course…”
“If I had intended to harm Danju, there was no need to use such a lame method, right?” The
meaning behind those words was clearly goodwill. And the expression wasn’t that wrong either. Problem If there was one, it was Jang Il-so himself, the loser who said those words. Even meaningless words seemed to turn into scary words when they came out of Jang Il-so’s mouth. “……That’s right.” The
person
called Danju nodded frantically. . Looking at that scene, Jang Il-so smiled slightly again.
“I know what the people in the world think of me, but I am not as vicious a person as you think. He is a very gentle person, especially to someone of value.”
The man, who had been hesitant because he had no idea what to answer, ended up keeping his mouth shut. The place’s eyes widened as much as possible.
“Are you having a hard time believing it?”
“How can that be possible? Lord Ryeon! I believe it!”
“Hahahaha”
Jang-sang laughed as if it was fun, tilted his chin slightly with an alluring smile, and stared at the man.
“The reason I have prepared this place is because I need help from Danju in the future.”
“… How can I, a mere merchant, be of any help to someone as high as Lord Ryeon?”
The man who spoke took a quick look at the situation. Jang Il-so just stared at him without saying a word. The man realized that he had chosen the wrong answer and immediately changed his tone.
“But, if even my meager strength can be of help to Lord Ryeon, I will not hesitate to reform Soinbungol! I will sacrifice my life to be loyal!”
It was an oath of loyalty so extreme that nothing more could be expected. But there was still no change in the expression of the place.
Jang Il-so, who had been looking at the man in silence for a while, opened his mouth in a slow tone.
“Loyalty…”
How on earth should I explain the emotion in that voice?
“The merchant’s words are extremely soft and sweet, but…”
Jang Il-so’s eyes were still gentle, but his gaze scanned the man’s entire body like a living poisonous snake.
“And it is just as dangerous and vain.”
For a moment, the blood in the city seemed to have cooled. Each and every word that quietly flowed out resonated like electricity in the man’s mind. Knowing that hundreds or thousands of heads could fall off in an instant depending on the mood of this capricious devil, he had no choice but to bow down.
“That punishment for using your foolish mouth…”
“A merchant or something is, after all, an alien.”
“……”
“Is that so?”
The Songgol Songgol team oozed from the forehead of the city.
Jang Il-so opened his mouth slowly.
“I know that merchants in Gangnam have been suffering great damage due to the situation on the Yangtze River. As the leader of the Sapae Association, I apologize.”
The moment the word apology came out of Jang Il-so’s mouth, the blood drained from the man’s face.
“How could the Lord apologize for that? Is there anyone who wouldn’t know that it was a brave decision to stabilize the world?”
“Brave…. Kuk kuk kuk kuk.”
At the word brave, the place immediately sneered as if it couldn’t bear it.
“I would appreciate it if you could think of it that way. Anyway, I am not asking you to give up this school and sacrifice yourself for the Sapae-ryeon. Rather, I am saying that we should prepare a way to help each other.”
“…What if you say you’ll help?”
“It’s simple.”
Jang Il-so brought the teacup in his hand to his mouth. And I very slowly savored a sip of tea. It was a gesture as if he didn’t really care whether the person across from him was upset or not.
“Danju.”
“Yes, yes! Lord Ryeon..”
“If what a merchant needs is Lee Mun, what our Sapae Ryeon needs is stability.”
“…Did you say stability?”
“No matter what, the foundation must be solid. Isn’t stability the most important thing for that?”
Of course that is correct.
Nevertheless, the reason I had no choice but to ask was because the person who said it was Jang Il-so. Considering the steps he has taken so far, the words ‘unconventional’ or ‘radical’ are not suitable, but the word ‘stability’ is not suitable at all.
“That’s true, but…”
“Actually, the lives of the common people in Gangnam cannot be said to be very stable these days.”
When Jang Il-so spoke in a slightly sighing voice, the man looked at him again in surprise.
‘Is this person really the defeated Jang Il-so?’
Of course, the man knew that it was right. Is there anyone else in the world who wears such splendid attire? Even if there are only two people in real life, who else but Jang-sang can control the fearsome leaders of the Sapae faction right here in Sapae-ryeon with just a spoon?
The place shed a strange smile as the man was unable to hide his surprise.
“Why? Do you find it strange that these words are coming out of my mouth?”
“It’s not like that, but…”
“Haha. It’s nothing strange. Danju, it’s definitely true that I am the leader of the Sa Sect and a murderer who has killed countless people.”
“……”
“But… So there’s no need to uselessly persecute the common people, right? All I want for Gangnam is stability and order.”
The man tried to open his mouth several times but closed it again. It was difficult to decide what to say without offending the unpredictable Jang Il-so.
“That’s why I’m making a request. Merchants are the ones who chase after different people. That’s why sometimes we forget. In the end, different people exist because there are people who will buy the goods.”
Just as the man was thinking that he had no idea what his intentions were, he opened his mouth in an indifferent manner.
“I know that Gangnam commercial circles have been secretly hiding and stockpiling grains and goods since the Sapaeryun took control of Gangnam.”
“Ryo Ryeonju…”
“Ah.”
He waved his hand full of accessories as if to stop Jang Il-sogi from speaking.
“Don’t misunderstand. I don’t mean to blame you for that. When times are bad, crouching down is the way to go.”
“…Thank you for your understanding.”
For a moment, it seemed as if the spirit had run away and managed to come back. The man was now at the point where he wanted to beg to beheaded with a single sword.
At that time, Jang Il-so’s oily eyes narrowed slightly.
“But there has to be some degree of chasing after the heretics. Not releasing grain when people are starving is going too far, isn’t it?”
“……”
“I know that Mr. Danju is a person with great influence in the Gangnam business world. Speaking of Shim Yi-kyung of the Nanjing business community, he is said to be the first merchant in Gangnam. ”
“…That’s too much praise.”
“So go and tell them. Unpack all the grains you have gathered in the warehouse. And bring the other items you have gathered to Sapae-ryeon. They will be used in the reconstruction of Hangzhou.”
The body of the man, Shim Mi-kyung, began to tremble. The words I most wanted to hear finally came out of Jang Il-so’s mouth. The sight before my eyes was dim. While he wanted to shout that he should cut off his head, something completely unexpected came to his ears.
“And bill the money. I’ll pay you within a month.”
“……yes?”
Shim Yi-kyung was so devastated that she ended up asking in a dumbfounded voice without realizing it.
“I said I would pay for it. Why are you doing that? It looks like you knew this guy was going to rob you, right?”
“That’s… how can that be? Lord Ryeon!”
“Hahahahahahaha!”
Jang Il-so shook his body and laughed as if the reaction was amusing.
“Okay, okay. But… let’s not overprice it. I like people who are greedy, but I despise people who are overly greedy. Do you understand what I mean?”
“It’s all natural. How can we be overly greedy when it comes to serving all people!”
“Hmm.”
The snorting sound I got from Kang Il-so came out. Shim Yi-kyung watched carefully.
“Well, if you just tell me that…”
“And.”
“Yes yes! Lord Ryeon!”
“We will open the Yangtze River, so please resume trade with Jiangbei.”
Shim Mi-kyung opened her eyes at those words.
“On one condition.”
“…What is that?”
“You just need to ensure that the grains and goods taken out of the warehouse can reach not only big cities but also villages where the poor live.”
“……”
“Just as blood flows through human truth, let the blood of logistics flow again throughout Gangnam. The same goes for goods traded with Gangbuk.”
“If that is possible, we have no choice but to welcome it. After all, aren’t merchants people who make a living through logistics?”
Shim Yi-kyung continued speaking while breaking into a cold sweat.
“But… it is impossible to do logistics in Gangnam right now. If even a little bit of valuable stuff comes out on the road…”
“Plundering?”
“That’s…”
“Just take it.”
“yes?”
Shim Yi-kyung asked in surprise, and Jang Il-so smiled softly.
“It only takes the first time or two. After that, no one will even think about looting. After seeing the first bastards get their hands on it, their flesh is torn off to death over the course of a month.”
At that moment, an eerie chill ran down the back of the heart.
“So, Lord Dan, move the merchant world quickly, unpack the grains and goods all over the world, and send the accumulated goods to Gangbuk to take the Imun. Instead, the price of the Imun will reach the entire Gangnam.” Please do so. That is the condition that the Sapaeryun will place on Sanggye. In return, Sanggye will be able to travel without restrictions only to Gangnam.”
“Thank you, Lord Ryeon!”
“It was nothing.”
Jang Il-so smiled quietly. When Shim Yi-kyung saw that, a small suspicion momentarily appeared in her mind.
“…But…”
“Hmm?”
Maybe this was Shim Yi-kyung’s courage. No, to be honest, it was more a matter of discomfort than courage.
Defeated Jang Il-so is the leader of the most criticized faction in the world. The first thing he does after taking complete control of the scam is to use his money to save the hungry people in Gangnam. I couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable.
That’s why Shim Yi-kyung ended up asking. Just slightly pushing aside the rising fear.
“How can this kind of good government…”
“Is it strange?”
“……”
“Or is there any reason why we shouldn’t have done that?”
“That’s not it.”
“How is it?”
Jang Il-so said with a deep smile.
“This Jang Il-so is not as bad a person as you think, is he?”
“I’m a bad person. I’m being treated unfairly! I’ve never dared to think of such a thing in my head.”
Place, which had been laughing cheerfully, slowly lowered its gaze and smiled.
“It’s a good thing. It’s a good thing. I’m truly grateful that Danju recognizes me while the whole world misunderstands me.” “…” “Danju
pursues
Lee Mun and I chase stability, so we have a good relationship with each other. It will be possible. I wish you the best in the future.”
“Yes! Lord Ryeon! I will do my best.”
A slightly excited look appeared on Shim Yi-kyung’s pale, pale face.
Although it feels like my lifespan has been shortened by ten years, I am now able to sell the goods I have accumulated and re-secure the distribution channels that were blocked.
It may not cause any major problems right away, but isn’t being able to resume logistics a benefit in itself?
And seeing as Jang Il-so is a more communicative person than expected, it won’t take long for him to take advantage of this opportunity and gain a huge amount of knowledge… “Oh. By the way. Just
one more thing.”
“yes?”
Shim Yi-kyung raised her head in surprise. And at that moment he saw.
The most eerie light flowing from Jang Il-so’s beautifully curved eyes.
“I’m just saying this just in case… I hope you convey this to the upper world. This Jang Il-so is a person who likes to set an example.”
“……”
“Isn’t the reason people are different from pigs because they know grace? If someone knows grace, they will receive favor as favor. If there is someone who doesn’t receive my favor as just favor.”
Place lightly licked my red lips.
“Danju, you will once again realize in a slightly different way that the world says I am and the real me is a little different.”
The strength left Shim Yi-kyung’s body.
“Drink the tea that was served and then go. It’s out of consideration for me. Hahahahaha!”
Shibi brought out tea from behind Jang Il-so, who stood up with a big smile, and placed it in front of Shim Yi-kyung.
That day, Shim Yi-kyung could not finish a cup of tea for more than a hour.
