SYNOPSIS THE GREAT QUEEN SEON DEOK EPISODE 43
Deok Man: What you and I both has done is greatly remarkable indeed. My aspiration for the throne as Queen Regnant or your rebuke to say that Golpumjedo is a defunct system & now both of us has done is to cause the awakening of a dormant Mi Shil. The long sleeping dragon…is awakening.
Meanwhile Mi Shil is with her faction as Mi Shil announce her new found aspiration to her faction
Mi Shil: I will personally see to this that it will be expedited
While Deok Man assure Kim Chun Chu
Deok Man: So from now you need to take my hands, as far as it is Mi Shil, I will take care of matter with her
Kim Chun Chu can’t believe that this is happening that Deok Man is also badly mistaken with her supposition on Mi Shil or that Mi Shil must be bonkers to attempt this. Kim Chun Chu tells that Mi Shil is neither a Seonggol or a member of kin to the immediate Royal Family. Deok Man reminds Kim Chun about his exclamation that the Golpumjedo is a defunct system & barbarous crude as Deok Man tell him that Kim Chun Chu has no right of position to declare that remark. Then Kim Chun enquire that does Mi Shil had the right of position to be Queen Regnant & sovereign over them. Deok Man tells Mi Shil all this time has carried the burden of responsibility of Silla’s domain on her shoulders even though it doesn’t seems to be in context of punctilious & laudable way or not but there is no denial that Mi Shil warrant the respect on how she led the domain of Silla under her umbrella of protectorate. Kim Chun Chu chided that
Kim Chun Chu: Are we going to say that we are to allow in acknowledging this from happening, why don’t we just handed this to her on a platter just as so
Deok Man: No….Mi Shil may be a virtuoso in manner. But then this is Silla political malignant tumour that hindering the progress of your nation. For no matter what, Mi Shil will never be able to omit her noble heritage roots. However, once I ascend the throne, I will foment my roots even deeper & further. My so called roots shall be the people of this nation. I might be lacking in access & Mi Shil’s acuity but that is the reason why I want that throne, & why you and I, on behalf of the royals family, Yu Shin Rang’s Gaya forces & Al Cheon Rang’s provincial strength of forces, must all unite as a single entity. This is why I extended my hand to you. Now… the choice is up to you to decide
Ha Jong asked his mother to repeat her remark that she really going to proceed to personally see to this that it will be expedited. Mi Shil confirm once again as affirmative that for King Jinji, Prince Baek Jeong (later King Jinpyeong), Se Jong or even Kim Chun Chu, she will no longer promote anyone as a candidate for the throne as monarch but to expedite this for herself. Mi Shil kneels before her faction in earnest plea to asked of them to assist her in her quest to gain the throne
Kim Chun Chu is left to ponder & digest over what events is unfolding & Deok Man’s suggestion of alliance. Deok Man leaves Kim Chun Chu as Al Cheon greets her to ask whether Mi Shil’s true intent is to gain the throne. Deok Man said that it is from what her insight to the matter & her acumen perspicacity. Kim Yu Shin asked about Kim Chun Chu’s approach on the matter. Deok Man believes that Kim Chun Chu is a conspicuous & bright young man with an analytical mind set & trust that he is wise to conclude a decision. Deok Man asked Bi Dam on how did Bi Dam got acquaintance with Yeom Jong. Bi Dam said that Yeom Jong has provided service of assistance to his teacher on several occasions
And he acquainted himself with. Deok Man asked whether Kim Chun Chu acquaintance with Yeom Jong starts from when Kim Chun Chu returns to Silla but Bi Dam tells that before he was acquainted with Yeom Jong both of their acquaintance goes back to when they were in China. BI Dam tells that Yeom Jong knew of Kim Chun Chu’s potential. Deok Man question what service did Yeom Jong provided for his teacher Moon Noh. Bi Dam tells that Yeom Jong has aggregation of networking that supplies information & intelligence on Goguryeo, Baekje & China & even when it is of Silla that Yeom Jong has au courant with the nobility of these kingdoms. Deok Man asked Bi Dam if Yeom Jong is reliable. Bi Dam shrug off his shoulder that Yeom Jong is the expected merchant that he would be. Bi Dam said that as long as the matter comes in benefits for him, they can trust Yeom Jong to deliver the goods. Deok Man asked about his efficiency as Bi Dam assures her that Yeom Jong is excellent in his field of practise or else his teacher Moon Noh wouldn’t have rely & render Yeom Jong’s services. Deok Man shows keenness in Yeom Jong as Kim Yu Shin asked what is Deok Man thinks about the matter. Al Cheon concurs that Deok Man must firstly tell them about Mi Shil
Deok Man tells her faction that haphazardly & careless that it may be that Kim Chun Chu & her has allow Mi Shil to be give an escape route over her torment. Kim Yu Shin said if it is the Golpumjedo or the gender issue. Deok Man affirm that until as of now, Mi Shil will not had proclaim her own candidacy, but a new wind of change of era is now is sweltering Shilla as of this moment. Al Cheon said that therefore Mi Shil will advocate her own candidacy as Monarch. Deok Man confirms that when it comes to meritorious service, she has the admirable in favour of public sentiments on her side that surpass anyone
Jeok Gong is meritorious service
Chung Man is admirable & commendable
Kim Yu Shin said that even though Mi Shil has no longer seems as having the power of divinity & lost her celestial position but her control still presides in court. Deok Man said that as still as now Mi Shil overwhelmingly predominate under her umbrella of administration. BI Dam said that the important fact is that Mi Shil doesn’t relinquish her dreams, so, should fate were to elude & prohibit her from becoming Queen Consort, she would rather…as Deok Man finished the sentence that Mi Shil will become a Monarch herself
Al Cheon said that there is nothing beyond their imagination but she is quite the exemplar. Kim Yu Shin said that how taken in by consternation when Deok Man proclaim that she will succeed the throne as Queen Regnant & for a female like Mi Shil the alarm may proof beyond words. Deok Man said that if Mi Shil would have dreamt of being Sovereign then this matter wouldn’t have cause burden & a bother to them. Deok Man tells that Mi Shil decision to take a firm standing & seize on this turning point will rendered Kim Chun Chu’s tentative to create conflict of discord & strife is deem futile that she has step forward & united the unity of Se Jong & Seol Won Rang that was on the verge of taking arms & do battle with each other
Yi Jeon Jae – a ploy dissension to create conflict & strife & discord
Mi Saeng is shock to have found out the truth from Se Jong & Seol Won Rang that Mi Shil’s intent to be Monarch & asked for their confirmation to the statement. Seol Won Rang said that he has been with Mi Shil on the very 1st day that she dream & aspire. Seol Won Rang said that his lack of true background was a resentment that led to be a stimulus force from the beginning but however as he stands by Mi Shil for a period of time, he founds that their aspiration becomes as one & hence Mi Shil’s aspiration is his to be reckon. Ha Jong has his doubts that even no matter if she is the chosen one, but it may not come easy. Se Jong comments that Mi Shil is truly a bad person that how could Mi Shil instil in men to desire to possess her be more powerful than their own wish to gain the throne. Se Jong tells that how could they called themselves as men. Seol Won Rang said that this is because it is an impossible fancy. Se Jong laughs as he agrees that this is indeed correct. Se Jong sighs that he will adhere to Mi Shil’s wishes. Mi Saeng said that anyhow his sister is magnum opus as a character. Ha Jong said that this is a well know fact among everybody but then he question if this is possible to achieve
Bi Dam question that will there is a attempted to stage a coup d’Etat as Kim Yu Shin & Al Cheon query on the high chances that Mi Shil may stage one. Deok Man said that Mi Shil will never do so. Kim Yu Shin said that Mi Shil has work on just cause for her action & in regards to considering what has happened during King Jinji’s depose from the throne. Deok Man relay that Yi Sabu, Geo Chil Bu, No Ri Bu, even Moon Noh was all win over by her persuade & she did so by not shedding a single drop of blood. Kim Yu Shin adds that when deployment of soldiers, the her most bone fide reason of cause is deem necessary & justifiable. Deok Man said that rather than that Mi Shil uses all her merits of service to set to influence & muster the approbation that has rested upon her to gain a faster conviction for support
Seol Won Rang said that Mi Shil greatest advantage in strength is that she has never losing sight of justify & righteous cause. Se Jong concurs. Seol Won Rang adds that she did make this matter as her crucial point, even on this occasion. Ha Jong asked whether Mi Shil will use the Hwa Baek to gain the candidacy seat to the throne. Mi Saeng adds that Princess Deok Man has proclaim her right to succeed the throne why can’t her sister Mi Shil do the same & if it is too early to mentioned that if perceive as Queen Regnant, her sister will be the 1st to come to mind of the people. Ha Jong still have his doubts that Mi Shil had said this herself that the nobility has follow Mi Shil’s faction is due to the fact that she is not royalty & may never know what the reaction may be if she comes out to be the intent Sovereign. Mi Saeng asked whether Mi Shil will be thinking in the lines of how they depose King Jinji for the same manner of handling for King Jin Pyeong’s deposition.
Se Jong said that they are being justified by King Jinji’s anarchy that gave the people grievances & has the reason to do so. Seol Won Rang concurs that the present King doesn’t bolster for this action for that reason. Then Mi Saeng suggests that they could use the same method of way with King Jinheung by murder & altering his final testimonial will. Se Jong warns his son to be caution with what he is uttering. Seol Won Rang said that this could have be made possible as they were close aides to King Jinheung as his inner circle confidantes then Ha Jong brushes on how are they going to go about accomplish this impossible feat. Mi Saeng said they has to take this offensive in a head on collision. Se Jong asked of the suggestion on a frontal offensive as Mi Saeng said that it is through the Hwa Baek Council that Mi Shil will be most appropriate & befitting to expedite her plans, this is seem as the most probable cause of action to take that route. Seol Won Rang concurs with Mi Saeng as he too has the same wave of thought but then Ha Jong has brought out an important point on how will the nobility react to the matter
Deok Man then replies that the nobility will have discord among themselves over loyalty. Kim Yu Shin said that this will meant that the many people who are in her faction as she was then the auxiliary power will soon abandon her side. Al Cheon agrees that this is most certainly will happened, as no nobles in the nobility will wants Mi Shil as their sovereign. Bi Dam adds that in rather than Mi Shil, Princess Deok Man will deem favourable as a candidate. Deok Man confirmed that this will likely happened & it is the reason on the contrary that it may comes to great benefits for them in do good if Mi Shil were proceed her sovereign path. Mi Shil new founded determination will presage her folly that awaits her as her show in strength may be the weak link to her character that bound to be expose & thus she will falter by it. Bi Dam ponder on the weak link as Deok Man asked Kim Yu Shin about the propaedeutic instruction that she asked for is progressing well & believe that it is doing well. Kim Yu Shin said that there is qualm over the preparation as he asked whether Deok Man is going to set to execution the propaedeutic in motion immediately. Deok Man confirm that the timing is right but however there is a slight change in procedure that needs a careful precision & devise in preparation & expedite it with great accuracy
King Jin Pyeong asked on the matter about a tax reform A taxation reform that he has heard from Kim Yong Chun that Deok Man has been tabling & proposing a taxation reforms to increase the influence of self-sufficient agriculture practices as Deok Man confirm that she is proposing to do so as King Jin Pyeong express that the nobility might not agree to her proposal. Deok Man knows that the nobility might disapprove on the matter & that this proposal may need decades of debating between the Royal Family & the nobility class to able to realise & bear fruits of success. Kim Seo Hyeon asked what is the purpose of Deok Man making amendments to the pending matter at hand. Deok Man said that the Royal Family must firstly seen to show precisely to their people that they are doing this for their sake as King Jin Pyeong asked what is the 2nd reason behind this. Deok Man said that she has made a guess that Mi Shil might be trying to seize the throne for herself. Kim Yong Chun is surprise by Deok Man’s remark. Kim Seo Hyeon is just as surprise that Mi Shil is no longer pursuing in pushing Kim Chun Chu candidacy but to succeed to become the Monarch herself. as Deok Man confirms that it is so. King Jin Pyeong is shock as Deok Man adds that hence that this is a sole reason of the amendment of the current taxation law in having reforms in order to isolate Mi Shil’s political alliance & coalition & that it will happened.
Deok Man goes out incognito over the taxation reform. Seo Ji is organising the Shilla land registration of deed & title & asked his staff to be not to miss out any slightest details & thoroughly goes through the documents diligently
Jang Jeok Volume 4 is Shilla land register
Deok Man pays a visit to Seo Ji as Seo Ji announces to his staff to pay greeting to Princess Deok Man. Deok Man asked the staff to carry on with their work as they were. Seo Ji asked his staff to return back to their work at once. Wyol Ya asked how did the matter go. Al Cheon tells that the King Jin Pyeong has given his consent. Wyol Ya said that it is a relief as Deok Man asked where is Bi Dam. Wyol Ya said that Bi Dam is looking through the nobility genealogy records in the adjourning room. Deok Man said she will enter into the room as Bi Dam greets her as she asked about his progress on the matter.
Bi Dam said that to begin with, Bi Dam has secure the genealogy records of the nobility class from Yeom Jong that ranges about a thousand. Deok Man said that she needs to know not only land entitlement & possessions, but also their conjugal ties, connections and alliances, even their relationship with Baekje & Goguryeo must be collected as information. Bi Dam said that this is what is in progress. Deok Man said that this does not restrict to the nobility but the people who hold office or affluent or have influential authority in the provinces, or anyone intimately connected with nobility that in concern should be thoroughly investigated. Bui Dam assures Deok Man that he is on the matter & taking care of it. Deok Man tells that before this is made publically all matter in regards must be done in utmost secrecy & stealth at all times. Al Cheon acknowledge as Deok Man said that she knows that they are already preoccupied with matter at hands but she needs to asked for their assistance on another matter to instruct & to make sure that King Jin Pyeong’s medication & meal are given in separate occasion. Al Cheon asked why as Kim Yu Shin concluded as Deok Man affirms their suspicion that it is a precaution in case Mi Shil takes her stand & they need to anticipate all possibilities in standpoint. Kim Yu Shin understands & will do so
Seol Won Rang & Mi Shil’s faction is doing their own set of checking on the nobility class genealogy records. Ha Jong asked whether they really need to personally meet with every single one of them. Seol Won Rang said that they must do so & finds out their view point & standing between Mi Shil & Princess Deok Man. Se Jong asked are they going to verify that is for or against them or sitting on the fence when Mi Shil reveal her own proclamation to the throne. Seol Won Rang said that they must have the exact & clear picture & be aware of the matter. Mi Saeng said that midst of the nobility stay in Hwang Kyeong & the nobility clans are holds over 2000 household (Ho) is already 35 in numbers
Hwang Kyeong is adjourning residential neighbourhood of mostly royalty & nobility. An example of this can be seen in Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul & it is within the vicinity of the Royal Palaces. It is from the Joseon Dynasty period
Ho is a series of household representatives, comprising several ga (residence apartments or mansion)
Ha Jong looking through the records that there is about 25 out of 35 that is ever willing allies as Mi Saeng runs through the nobility records that there are 200 nobility clans which own 300 ho & 450 nobility clans that have about a 100 ho & then beside them, the provincial nobility & the land owners & also, around 200 nobility clans as Mi Saeng speculate that the numbers are too massive but in their perspective, they don’t make have much of a voice. Seol Won Rang defer that in some situation that may arise, these nobility stance on the matter are taken to account & may be suddenly becomes important. Seol Won Rang tells that these nobility may render their military assistance for Mi Shil’s cause that they must have the approval of majority of the nobility class. Ha Jong then tells that this is not a problem as Ha Jong calculates the children he has that can be married off with 8 as alliance & counts in Mi Saeng’s children that may add to the quota & asked how many single children he has. Mi Saeng takes a while to think as Ha Jong said that his uncle is so good with figures but he doesn’t even know the number of his children that is still single. Mi Saeng said that in his position it is not that simple
Ha Jong said that it is wise that they should give an opportunity to have Mi Saeng children be married off to the nobility as the best solution. Seol Won Rang said that it is the best solution to create a strong alliance. Ha Jong is all surprise that his judgement is being comprehensive & taken in viewpoint that his mother even notice his intelligent. Mi Saeng said that how happy Ha Jong is that he has some intelligent to be reckon
Mi Shil ponders then asked Chil Sook what are his thoughts on this matter, even though he was the first person to learn of her intentions, that Chil Sook didn’t show the slightest reaction to her intent. Chil Sook said that he is follower of Mi Shil & he has no family kin to cherish or any asset to have to worry about & whatever Mi Shil wants to achieve will become his own legacy that he will leave behind. Mi Shil while listening to Chil Sook sounds like he is having rancour against her. Chil Sook denies that it is not so. Mi Shil said that even if Chil Sook has rancour for her, it can’t be help. Mi Shil said that it is because of her ties & kinship that everyone else has suffer but she knows that Chil Sook will still loyally follow her until the very end. Mi Shil believe that this is not already too late & if she were to have given thought of this a decade (10 years) ago
Seol Won Rang comes to greet Mi Shil & hands her a document & tells her that to begin they will observe that reaction of the nobility in their activities. Mi Shil understands & praise that Seol Won Rang has done well in his decision making. Mi Shil said that she doesn’t have the time to waste in futile contest but still this may come to be of some benefits to them in other cause of reasons & asked Seol Won Rang to carry on with observation. Seol Won Rang then asked what is Mi Shil’s intention on Kim Chun Chu as Mi Shil smiles
Yeom Jong explains to Kim Chun Chu on Deok Man’s taxation reforms & amendment as Princess Deok Man is gathering intelligence & information on the nobility & landed owners. Kim Chun Chu ponders on Deok Man taxation reforms. Kim Chun Chu said that his Aunt is trying to shadow his footsteps. Yeom Jong didn’t understand Kim Chun Chu trying to imply in his remarks. Kim Chun Chu just brush it off as nothing. Kim Chun Chu then asked Yeom Jong about the activities of Seol Won Rang & Se Jong. Yeom Jong report that there is nothing abnormal as Kim Chun Chu enquire about Mi Shil as Yeom Jong has nothing to report. Kim Chun Chu then leaves in a haste after some ponder as Yeom Jong asked where he is going in such haste exit. Yeom Jong tells himself that he can never able to figure Kim Chun Chu as a person. Kim Chun Chu is heading somewhere.
Bo Jong said that his mother has asked that they proceed as plan. Se Jong acknowledge the matter. Dae Nam Bo announce himself to them as Mi Saeng asked what being his son here. Dae Nam Bo tells them that Kim Chun Chu is here. Mi Saeng asked to let Kim Chun Chu in. As Kim Chun Chu comes in, Mi Saeng greets Kim Chun Chu cordially merry as Kim Chun Chu send his greeting on their well being & they have all gathered in one place. Bo Jong said that they have been looking for Kim Chun Chu. Se Jong said that no matter how young & naive Kim Chun Chu is to have hasten his marriage, he is still the present King’s grandson & suggest that Kim Chun Chu hold his official marriage ceremony at Bo Seok Jeon in grandeur that befits his status as Mi Saeng concurs that they should accord this propitious ceremony in their family celebration that call for jubilation as Ha Jong adds that it goes without saying that Kim Chun Chu proclaim himself to become the Bu Gun & the nobility are befuddled to react to anything.
Bo Seok Jeon is state ceremonial hall in Gyeongju
Kim Chun Chu wants to know where is Mi Shil & that he wants to seek audience with her. Kim Chun Chu goes to see Mi Shil as Chil Sook greets him as he asked to see Mi Shil & Chil Sook let him through. Mi Shil stand up to greet Kim Chun Chu as Kim Chun acknowledge her greeting. Mi Shil congratulate Kim Chun Chu on his marriage during her absence. Kim Chun Chu trying to read Mi Shil as Mi Shil tells that how happy Princess Cheon Myeong would have been if she has heard about her son’s marriage. Mi Shil said while pondering on the matter, Mi Shil said that she & Kim Chun Chu has something in common that they share a long history together that his grandfather the depose King Jinji, his father Kim Yong Su & his mother Princess Cheon Myeong as Mi Shil approach Kim Chun Chu & hugs him then whisper to Kim Chun Chu’s ear to tell that she is the one who kill all of them & asked why could that be, as he explain that this is because with the haughty arrogance of their royal bloodline that is within them & theirs attempt to subdue her that form the fundamental nature of conflict & she asked Kim Chun Chu not to repeat the same folly with all his stratagems with mind games as she has devoted her body & soul of her whole life to become Queen Consort that she is covered with scheme & ideas. Mi Shil tells that if Kim Chun Chu fears Mi Shil then he should hold onto her & if he is here to seek revenge then devote his all to defeat & conquer her like Princess Deok Man as there are only 2 ways that Kim Chun Chu will able to contend with her as she asked Kim Chun Chu to gamble his life to fight with her or else he will just perish & dies. Kim Chun Chu is overwhelm as Mi Shil gave him the lesson of life
Kim Chun Chu leaves as he knows what is going to do. Deok Man sitting in Princess Cheon Myeong memorial shrine as Kim Chun Chu enters as he sees Deok man praying leaves but Deok Man calls on him as she is happy to see him. Kim Chun Chu turns & greets Deok Man & leaves as Deok Man stood up & asked why he is leaving so soon & approach him. Kim Chun Chu asked whether she is the person trying to spread discord this time around & trying to shadow his footsteps. Deok Man concurs that she has learn that from Kim Chun Chu & also from Mi Shil as well. Deok man tells that isolating the adversary without undermining the principles of virtues. Kim Chun Chu wonder & curious who will triumph as winner in the end. As Kim Chun Chu leaves, Deok Man voice that Kim Chun Chu to help her & it must come from him. Kim Chun Chu asked whether Deok Man is currently asking him t hasten his decision making. Deok Man said she is not but reminds that Kim Chun Chu asked her once before what is the purpose of her coming to Seorabeol & in which what feeling of sentiment has brought him here. Deok man gives her answer that she came not only for Mi Shil, but also King Jin Pyeong & this ridicule nation of theirs will be victim of her rage in vengeance & she tells Kim Chun Chu that she no longer will give her trust to anyone in this world whereby it will not be King Jin Pyeong or Queen Maya or even Kim Yu Shin & no one will be render with her heart to & this is what lies in her heart as of now
Deok man said that arrogance & spite covered her soul, her mind captured by all the victims of her impending vengeance as with the same with Kim Chun Chu having those thought & feelings. Deok Man said however it didn’t work for her for if she didn’t trust no one there is nothing of substance that she could begin with. Deok Man invites Kim Chun Chu to start together…
Deok Man: Come, we will start this together….together the both of us
Kim Chun Chu smiles as the portrait of Princess Cheon Myeong oversees them
Kim Yu Shin & So Hwa goes to the Royal Dispensary to announce that from here with So Hwa the Princess’ nanny will be sole in charge of King Jinpyeong’s medication intakes as So Hwa tell the Royal Dispensary staff that they need to make records of the medication given. Kim Yu Shin adds that So Hwa will be looking after the responsibility of administrating the medication personally to the King. The staff acknowledged. Kim Yu Shin informs the Queen & his parents that So Hwa will be in charge of the Royal Dispensary as Queen Maya show her approval that So Hwa will be looking after the King’s medication needs & asked his mother to look after the King’s meals. Princess Man Myeong acknowledged her task.
Yak Jeon is the Royal Dispensary
Yuk Jeon is the meat storage or the raw ingredient
Kim Yu Shin reminds that Princess Man Myeong must not only control all raw ingredients used by the royal cuisine, but any and all local produce that is offered to His Majesty must be thoroughly scrutinise. Princess Man Myeong assures her son’s concern. Kim Yu Shin tell them that before the meal or medication is serve to the King, they must 1st have a taste before serving as both the ladies acknowledge the task that is given as food taster
Ki Mi – is to taste the food as food taster. A food taster is a person that takes food & drink to be served to someone else to confirm whether that it is safe to eat and does not contain toxin or poison. The person to whom the food is going to be served is usually an important person, like an emperor or monarch or anyone that could possibly be under threat of assassination or harm. Food tasters have several functions, the safety of the food may be determined by observing whether or not the food taster subsequently becomes ill but note, however, that food tasting would not be effective against slow-acting poisons that take a long time to show any visible symptoms. The food taster may also be responsible for the preparation and serving of food. The hope is that tasters will be diligent in preventing poison from being introduced into food, in order to safeguard their own lives. In the event that the target e.g. Emperor, monarch or King should fall ill or die, the similar illness or death of the taster provides evidence of deliberate poisoning
Kim Yu Shin reminds So Hwa on her task of managing the King’s medication as So Hwa affirms Kim Yu Shin. Kim Seo Hyeon said that he has deploy more of his men to act as Royal Security. Queen Maya is assures that she thanked Deok Man & Kim Yu Shin for their meticulous caution in preparation for the unforeseen. Kim Yu Shin greets Deok Man in her incognito walkabout as Kim Yu Shin inform that Bi Dam & Al Cheon has already left for other assignments & he will do the honour to escort her in her tour, then finds that Deok Man doesn’t look all too well. Deok Man said that last night she met with Kim Chun Chu & tells that convincing him will be labourious on his mind set. Kim Yu Shin asked her to be patient to wait for his answer. Deok Man with Bi Dam, Al Cheon, Kim Yu Shin & Wyol Ya sorting through then compiled documents. Deok Man enquire about Lord Ugwang as Bi Dam look through & inform her that he is the governor of Gyeonseong County & he is Lord Doyong’s brother-in-law, & he own 3,400 sok of land
Gyeonseong County is now the city of Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province
Seok is the measurement that is also known as Dan. It is about 1 seok = 15 sq meters2
Al Cheon tells that according to their findings, that the nobles with at least 3,000 seok land are in the highest majority & Wyol Ya asked Deok Man, are they going to set their bench mark at 3,000 seok as their standard, how would Deok Man rate it as. Deok Man tells them that they seems to fail to understand the purpose of this exercise is all about & the goal they need to achieve. Deok Man said that 3,000 seok is not sufficient & may not. Kim Yu Shin asked the reason why. Kim Chun Chu then steps in to the room to tell them that by setting that bench mark, it will be impossible to create the discord that they intent among the nobility. Everyone is surprise at Kim Chun Chu sudden presence as Kim Chun Chu adds that it is the majority of the nobility own that amount of lands is the highest but however the nobles with government rank lower than six, or hold provincial powers make up the base of the majority. Kim Chun Chu believe that this rank of nobles they must gain the support as soon as possible but then they should create the benchmark that they may want to decipher the nobles that is for, against or neutral to stir the discord among the nobility but also wasn’t this the reason that they need to secure the influence as soon as possible in their favour for princess Deok Man. Deok Man smiles that Kim Chun Chu gave some view point of his insight to them & Kim Chun Chu acknowledge that he is ready to accept Deok Man’s hand
Deok Man has a private moment with Kim Chun Chu. Kim Chun Chu asked Deok Man that whether she is ready to accept Kim Chun Chu with all his faults & aspect within him even it is down to his insults of blame & bitterness that is within his heart. Deok Man tells him that it is not only just Kim Chun Chu that would not be the same but for everyone who joined her cause. With bitterness, aspiration & hope…she will & must embrace them all & thus this will be the fundamental foundation of her legacy. Deok Man said that this is what she must do to become something that can embraces off the vice & virtues of these people under her umbrella. If the umbrella prove too small to hold Kim Chun Chu’s aspiration then she asked Kim Chun Chu to set off & break free at anytime he wishes
Kim Chun Chu turns to Deok Man with earnestly & asked if Deok Man will able to defeat Mi Shil as he breaks down in tears for the lost of his mother Princess Cheon Myeong as he asked whether Deok Man has shed as many tears as he did for his mother as Deok Man comfort her crying nephew like an Aunt would as she pat to pacify the weeping Kim Chun Chu for his pain as Kim Chun Chu accepts & embrace his Aunt’s comfort. Kim Chun Chu joins the table as Kim Yu Shin finds that they will set the bench mark at 5,000 seok as standard as Deok Man looks at Kim Chun Chu who concurs that the benchmark will be set at 5,000 as accurate & it will be set as the standard. Wyol Ya said that it will be so as Deok Man smiles at her nephew contribution. Bi Dam said that all that is left is to announce the reforms. Deok Man said that she will table it at the courts tomorrow at the palace
The nobility get to hear about the tabling of the tax reform as it cause a stir at court as King Jin Pyeong announce the reform to the nobles. Deok Man tells the nobles that the land entitlement that King Jinheung bestowed to…all the subjugated chieftains & their people are in the majority of it has now in the hands of the nobility & hence goes against the wishes of their former Sovereign rulers, who advocated for this as the emblem of our territorial expansion, & with this as a result further impoverishing the nation & its people & therefore by asking for the same amount of tax levies is ill practice & absurd. Deok Man said that with the bench mark of 5,000 seok as standard to add tax levies & to anyone owning lands that is between 5,000-7,000 seok of land it will be recommended 6 hal
1 hal is the measurement of 1/10
Then Deok Man reads her reforms that to anyone who owns land 7,000-9,000. it will be 7 hal & from 9,000-12,000 seok of land it will be 8 hal, the nobles i9n court are getting frenzy on the new taxation law as Deok Man reads on to anyone possessing land that is over 12,000 seok will be a collection of tax of 9 hal. Ha Jong is shock at the taxation of 8 hal & asked how can they raise the tax so high suddenly as Deok Man reads further that those who own land that is less than 5,000 seok there levy will be decrease from 5 hal to 3 hal then farmer who own lands of 500-5,000 seok will be just 2 hal, while farmer with less than 500 seok they need to pay a tax of 1 hal. Mi Saeng asked whether this imply that taxation are exempted to those lower class nobles that are to be compensate by the upper class nobles by higher levy. Deok Man conform as affirmative. Then King Jin Pyeong proclaim that this taxation reform will take with immediate effect as law & so he recommend that the Hwa Baek council will see that this law is passed & be effective. The nobles debates in frenzy over the matter that has been table by Deok Man that some party are troubles the other are in jubilation. Deok Man smiles at Mi Shil
Jo Bang as the town crier telling the population citizen the new taxation reforms formulation & explaining that the owner who had land less than 500 seok will only be taxed 1 hal as the other chorus the tax rates then subsequent from between 500 and 5,000 seok is 2 hal & emphasis that it is all they need to pay. The people in the crowd is glad to heard such news & asked if it is really so that they now need to just pay 1 hal in tax. Joo Bang advertise that it is Princess Deok Man that has propose this tax reforms & if it pass as law in Hwa Baek Council as the crowd doubt if that is possible, & that the council is made up of Nobles & this reform is surely doesn’t justify benefit or profit to them, so will they pass this as law & they have never seen such event happening in their entire lives & still it was Princess Deok Man who propose, will the Hwa Baek council dare to say otherwise. The other said that no matter what it may be, it give them some relief to improve their life & how glad this would be that Princess Deok Man had given them consolation from their misery & makes them hope for the future as other cheers in jubilation on Deok Man proposal for her population encourage & orchestra by Joo Bang. Joo Bang & other gets a treat feast from the common folks. The common folks said that Joo Bang & other cadres comes from the Department of Imperial Guards that means they are in charge of protecting Princess Deok Man
Si Wi Bu is the Department of Imperial Guards, similar to the household guards
Joo Bang said while eating that they can be said there are such personnel. The common folks said that they are giving this treat so that Joo Bang & the other can serve & protect Princess Deok Man on their behalf for their benefits. Joo Bang assures them that they will do so. Go Do is so happy that becoming an Imperial Guard was their best decision that they has made as Go Do looks at the lavish given before them as Guk San Heun & Dae Pung concurs in agreement. Joo Bang tells them that they are really a sorry bunch of people that they are taken over by a bottle of liquor. Sa Tak comes in to add insult to wounds over they accepting treat for a mere bottle of liquor. Joo Bang then reprimand San Tak to say what nonsense is he babbling about as the treat is given is for them as Imperial Guard & chase San Tak away but San Tak said that if they has paid for their food then looking at them growing wrinkles & there is nothing to show but being a midget as San Tak scream an order for some ddeok and more meat & the meat must come from the neck area that is something most tasty. Joo Bang said that San Tak looks how infuriate on the sight of meat as San Tak help himself to Joo Bang’s free meal 7 Joo Bang asked San Tak to sing for his supper as he obliged a song about “My father caught it, my mother dries it out, it’s the squid I’m about to eat!”…as Joo Bang adds lyrics to the song….”The squid whose eyes blink is here for us…”
These folk songs was one of the bases that King Se Jong uses in his quest to create the Korean Hangeul with the tonation & phoentics
Mi Saeng is upset that the nobility is stir into turmoil as the lower class nobles are celebrating Princess Deok Man in longevity that she has propose reforms on the land tax & Ha Jong asked if she is insane to propose such laws & then asked whether she is turning her back on the nobility by venture adversary. Seol Won Rang said that she is not but what she is doing is creating discord among the nobility. Ha Jong surprise that Deok Man is going to cause dissension. Seol Won Rang explains that they need to think about it further that isn’t this proposal will be certain to create discord with the lower & upper class nobility by setting prejudice. Mi Saeng examined that it will be just like the example of Kim Chun Chu marriage with Bo Ryang that has ended created discord between Se Jong & Seol Won Rang. Seol Won Rang confirm that this is what Princess Deok Man is trying to achieve by setting discord among the nobility & Se Jong said it is most certain that some faction of the nobility will she be able exert influence on or control over by this action& when this happened then this faction nobility will be joining under Deok Man’s cause will emerge from her influence. Seol Won Rang said that Princess Deok Man has grow in wisdom as the days passes by
Bo Jong with other Hwa Rang cadre captain voicing their dissatisfaction over the unfair treatment by the reforms as other concurs as they asked how could Deok Man propose such reforms so recklessly. Bo Jong said that Deok Man must be plague to act impetuous that it seems like a compulsion that is within her to conjure such action. Then other Captains said that the reform only asked that levy be accord appropriately by those who own more land as unjustifiable as they seem to be a fair barter. The other voice that do some of them concurs with Deok Man’s table reforms, while other asked whether they approve of her reforms as the Captain cadre who is in favour said that it seem like a rational & fair exchange in her reforms as a matter in principle then he forwards the argument to Seok Bum who agrees in principle that it may benefit him but the reforms is currently not the topic of discussion. Other concurs that Deok Man’s absolutism on the matter is the issue of debate that all the rich nobility will have to compensate for the lower class nobles & asked if this doesn’t consider tyranny. Then the Captain who is in favour tell that the rich nobility has enjoys their perks for so long all this while as the other argues why the Captain who is favour sold to Deok Man’s reforms. Bo Jong already seem some of the discord among the Hwa Rang captains over the view points
Other set of Hwa Rang captain asking the opinion from Ho Jae about what is about to happened if this reforms become law. Ho Jae doesn’t know the outcome to the matter. They are asking from him as he is now on the Department of Taxation & he should have inside information
Chu Bu is Department of Tax or Finance
Ho Jae is in favour that he hope this reform will be pass as law but as for the Hwa Baek Council he has his doubt whether they will pass & Ho Jae asked from Wyol Ya what Princess Deok Man views on the matter as Wyol Ya replies that Deok Man has the utmost & from confidence in the matter. Im Jong said that they give the opportunity for the medium & lower nobility to voice their say in the matter. Ho Jae said that his father is coming to the Seorabeol to personally participate in the Hwa Baek Council & asked Ho Jae to arrange an appointment with Se Jong. Then Phil Dan said that they would like to join in as Im Jong said that he will meet with Kim Yong Chun as well. Ho Jae leaves as Wyol Ya leaves as well but is stop by Phil Dan as he wants to have a private word with Wyol Ya
Ho Jae goes to see Se Jong as he is surprise what Ho Jae has mentioned as Ho Jae repeats that they are here to voice their unanimous support & approval for Deok Man’s tax reforms. Ha Jong is upset that they must be out of their minds & in the right frame of mind now to suggest such petition. Phil Dan said that his father has asked him to convey his wishes to Se Jong over the matter. Then other nobles also voice that they has render support to Se Jong for a long time as Ha Jong asked what are trying to imply by saying this if Se Jong oppose to the reform then they will lose the support of the nobles present. Ho Jae said that this is their earnest request & petition as Ha Jong murmurs earnest or it is plain blackmail
Kim Yong Chu said that the latent enmity between lesser and more powerful nobles is on the rise. King Jinpyeong said that this reform is seen as possible & direct in its proposal hence voices of discord & debates are already heard at the corridors of the Hwa Baek Council. Kim Seo Hyeon said that what Princess Deok Man is trying to create is now materialising with favourable results. Princess Man Myeong said even should they receive the lesser nobles majority in support her proposal, will the Hwa Baek Council pass the table tax reform proposal as law. King Jin Pyeong said that Deok Man didn’t propose this tax reform to have them pass in Hwa Baek council as Queen Maya what is it them. Kim Yong Chun said that it will not be pass as there is 8 votes against their 2 of Kim Seo Hyeon & Kim Yong Chun that agrees with a yes vote. But if the reform are not pass then receive voice of grievances from the lesser. King Jinpyeong said that this exercise will show & determine clearly who is for or against the reforms. Queen Maya adds that this also will show the nation what substance is Hwa Baek Council is truly made. King Jinpyeong concurs.
Kim Yu Shin goes to see Wyol Ya & Phil Dan to asked what is the matter as Wyol Ya said that Phil Dan wishes to see Kim Yu Shin. Phil Dan tells that the has a letter from his father for Princess Deok Man as he hands his father letter to Kim Yu Shin. Kim Yu Shin informs Deok Man that the lesser nobles are reacting to the reforms as Al Cheon also affirms that his own father has sent a letter saying that he will attend the Hwa Baek Council. Deok Man is glad that it is happening. Then Kim Yu Shin remember that he has a letter from Phil Dan’s father to Deok Man as he hands the letter to Deok Man to read as she reads it & Kim Yu Shin enquire on the contend. Deok Man tells them that Lord Jujin seeks to have an audience with her
Lord Jujin is Phil Dan’s father & the commander who commands the nearest garrison of army in Seorabeol
Al Cheon tells that if it be Jujin then he will be the best ally of support for their cause since he also own lands that is less than 5,000 seok & moreover he commands 5,000 elite & finest garrison of soldier nearest to Seorabeol. Kim Yu Shin adds that there are a increase number of nobles who are keen to participate in their reform & are in significant has express interest & favours. Deok Man smiles that her reforms are taking off
Mi Shil sat with he upset faction over Deok Man’s reforms. Mi Saeng complains to her sister that she is going to stand aside in standpoint as ha Jong mentioned that the lesser nobles are creating a stir over the matter. Se Jong agrees that they had express explicitly showing their opposition towards them & many are in favour & pressure that the Hwa Baek Council to pass this reforms as law. Mi Shil smiles that Deok Man is really expert in know how to adapt to situation & seize the opportunity when a path is already directed to her. Mi Shil asked Seol Won Rang if he has met with the nobles that Mi Shil has mentioned as Seol Won Rang replies that he has met all of them but their view point might have shifted camps as they speak. Ha Jong asked his mother that if this is let to take its course then their support from the nobility will be vanished. Mi Shil remain silent as Ha Jong begs his mother to give him an answer. Mi Saeng adds that if this current course were to continue then they become the perpetrator & target of the angers & dissatisfaction. Mi Shil agrees that they can’t have this happened & there is no need to create resentment among their faction & asked the Hwa Baek council to vote in favour of the reforms. Mi Saeng is surprise that his sister has asked them to vote in favour. Se Jong & Ha Jong asked for the reason. Mi Shil gave her people the assign of being postman for her letter. Seol Bu for Se Jong, Jinju for Seol Won Rang, Shim Bo for Mi Saeng & Ha Jong for Sung Shin, they need to convey her letter to them personally meet with them & must bring their replies at the hours of Chuk
Chuk Si is the hours of the Ox, it is from between 1 to 3 am.
Mi Shil asked why are her people still sitting there idle & asked them to hasten with their assigned duties
Deok Man oversees the preparation of the Hwa Baek council & tells Deok Man that tomorrow is the day. Then the next day the Hwa Baek council commence as Deok man enter the council & announce her arrival by asking the council to pay greeting to her. Deok man comes & have a glance look around as Mi Shil stands up to greet her. Deok Man takes her seat. Se Jong presides the Hwa Baek Council over Deok Man tax reform as they table at this session of Hwa Baek council & that they now going to debate on the issue & put it into a vote & tell them to puts their vote without any hesitation of delay & asked the nobles of the Hwa Baek to put their right votes to for or against the reforms. Then the nobles put in their “in favour” vote. Then the votes as 9 votes in favour & 1 vote against as the practice that this reform will be pass as law with the unanimous votes. Kim Seo Hyeon shakes his head in dismay. Al Cheon finds it unusual that they Hwa Baek Council will vote in favour for 9 votes & withholding the last & smell something amiss. Kim Yu Shin said that Mi Shil is trying to avoid creating resentment in the nobility by voting in favour. Deok Man looks at Mi Shil as it is not the result she was hoping for
Hwa Baek Council goes on the system that it needs a unanimous votes to pass the proposal as law & not the majority votes
Deok Man stands up & announce she has yet another a proposal. Se Jong reminds that there is no further debates when the vote has been cast & result is announce is their practice in Hwa Baek tradition. Deok Man said that she is not debating but proposing. Deok Man said that she propose to the vote be cast in favours of the majority votes rather than unanimous at Hwa Baek Council. Se Jong tells that it is a long standing tradition & asked if Deok Man wants to change the core of their nation’s roots. Deok Man argues that in Silla that Hwa Baek council still uses a system of unanimous vote where else the rest of governing body. It is only in the Hwa Baek council that uses the unanimous votes & if there is any proposal that meets with Daedeungs’ disapproval it will always ends up not passing it as law & not only does this hinder the nation’s progress in development, but it is seen as just an expedient to protect the upper nobles class’ interests that is sitting at the council. Deok Man propose to change the voting system where the nobles sitting to witness the council voice their approval to makes amendments to the voting system at Hwa Baek & roar that Deok Man is correct in her proposal comes from the population among the crowd as well as Mi Saeng & Se Jong looks at the uproar & commotion
Deok Man sits down & smiles that she has set out to gain a promising results. Mi Shil & Deok Man looks at each other as Deok Man smiles check mate to her.
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THE QUEEN SEON DEOK EPISODE 43
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KOREAN DRAMA 선덕여왕 "THE GREAT QUEEN SEON DEOK" EPISODE 43
