The Grand Mudang Saga [Path of the Shaman]

Episode 460

The incident at the Imperial Palace was quickly resolved.

Although he did not obtain the abdication, the crown prince acted as a deputy on behalf of the emperor who was bedridden after being shocked.

When the claws were hidden, it was a crouching cat, but after revealing the claws, the prince was as nimble as a tiger.

By embracing the ministers who had been subsumed by the nobles, he obtained the court in an instant and expanded the imperial power.

There was still a huge enemy called the King of Kings.

However, thanks to Jinmu shaking that power as well, they were able to balance it to some extent.

* * *

Returning from Wanpyeong County, Jinmu went straight to the crown prince’s office.

The crown prince gave a separate order, but there was no problem with entering and exiting the palace because he was still in the status of Udosa.

“It’s good to sell. Drink Yongjing tea while working.”

“The higher the position, the better.”

The prince smiled and replied to Jinmu’s joke.

Although he deserved respect, the Crown Prince did not blame Jinmu.

Because the imperial palace already owed him a great debt.

“Anyway, you look quite like an emperor.”

“It’s just a proxy cleaning.”

“The proxy cleaning is a plague. Rumors have already been circulating… that a crown prince was born who cared for the people.”

“…What are the rumors? I just took care of things that had been left unattended.”

The prince smiled and replied, then asked straight away.

“Did the incident go well?”

“for now.”

Jinmu nodded and looked at the crown prince and made a puzzled expression.

I couldn’t see the person I was supposed to be with.

“What about Wi Jeong-pil?”

“I resigned from the office and returned to Saga.”

“what? back off?”

“okay.”

“Did you allow it?”

“No, I got it. I asked you to take over as an alumni.”

“however?”

“He said he wanted to rest. So I respected his wishes.”

“It’s a big deal. It’s a public trust…. If it were me, I would never have refused. Why not give up such a great opportunity? As a bonus, I received several times more green pay. If you’re lucky, you might be able to get tens of thousands of nyang as back money.”

Seeing Jinmu make a very sad face, the crown prince burst out laughing.

Jinmu said that he had invested in himself.

The greater the risk, the greater the benefit.

But as time went by, I realized that it wasn’t sincere.

It would have been impossible to take control of the court had Hao Mun not taken over from him the corruption of the officials he had investigated.

“You always hide yourself like that.”

“…?”

Are you serious?

If you take my money, I’ll kill the prince or the emperor.

Jinmu secretly clenched his fist in an attempt to make a threat in advance, but the prince shook his head.

“But just because you don’t want it, I can’t give you something in return.”

“…”

As soon as the prince finished speaking, he took out a scroll and held it out.

“what’s this?”

“It’s an agreement signed with the emperor’s seal.”

“huh? what?”

“I heard that you used the secret of a place called the Shanxi Chamber of Commerce to put me on the throne. You also emptied your personal notes?”

“…?”

“I can’t open the imperial palace remarks because there are a lot of problems to be solved. I thought about it. What can I give you?”

At the words of the prince, Jinmu relaxed his hands as if asking when he had clenched his fists, and listened with his eyes shining brightly.

“The agreement states that all goods used by the government will be traded through the Shanxi Chamber of Commerce from now on. In addition, I will exempt you from taxes on all places within your sphere of influence, including Sanghui, for three years.”

“…Tax exempt from monopolies?”

“okay. first and foremost. And as a bonus, as long as they don’t plot treason, they will document and issue an edict of non-aggression. I heard that this is what the Murim people have been waiting for for a long time.”

Jinmu looked at the crown prince who smiled and smiled with a bewildered look.

Did this bastard ever count what Ji just said?

The idea of non-compliance with government officials, which was said to have been obtained from Taejo by the investigation of Cheongmu earlier, did not come into my mind.

That kind of thing only matters to Jegal Yamsaeng.

As long as it is worth pretending to be a coffin for the rest of your life and forgetting it, it has nothing to do with the duty of the wanted man.

But… waiving taxes for three years is a different story.

That alone is more than enough to pay back the amount invested so far.

But the crown prince goes one step further and gives monopoly rights in trade with the government first.

There is no place in the middle plain where there is no coffin.

If Shanxi Chamber of Commerce monopolizes all the goods used in it, the profit is beyond imagination.

Jinmu only blinked his eyes at the enormous gain that he did not dare to capture in his head.

Also, people should invest well.

Look at this.

Doesn’t it come back dozens of times after spending money on a valuable place?

Jinmu, who suddenly lowered his head, began to shake his shoulders.

“Why why but? Is it not enough?”

“…”

The prince looked at Jinmu with a worried look.

i like it i like it

If I don’t do this, I think I won’t be able to hide my torn mouth.

I’m afraid I’ll look too snobbish.

But the prince, who had no way of knowing what was going on, sighed and said.

“sorry. I know that the price you pay is far less than what you have done for me and for the imperial family. That’s all I can do right now since I can’t rise to the throne.”

“…”

Don’t do that.

I’m still forcing myself to hold it in, but I feel like I’m going to burst out laughing.

If you’re sorry for this, how much more do you intend to make me happy after getting on the throne?

I’m going to do a shoulder dance right now.

Due to the crown prince who truly delights his heart, Jinmu has completely shaken off all the bitterness that remained in a corner of his heart due to Hwayang.

“Anyway, my uncle is worried. He’s stepping back right now, but he’s a person with a lot of lust for power. Moreover, I am worried about the power of the Hans who are coming to the midfield.”

“…!”

Jinmu raised his head at the crown prince’s worrying complaint.

“that! I’ll take care of it.”

“huh?”

“Young King, Grand Palace. I will take care of all of that.”

“…”

The prince made a puzzled expression at Jinmu’s burning eyes.

Did you see it wrong?

It’s only for a moment, but I think I could feel something like greed in his eyes that didn’t go well with him who was innocent and pure.

“Let’s see… Last time I looked at it, the people called Sei-hwan were a piece of shit… Someone who could be used as an escort by the side… That’s right!”

Jinmu, who had been muttering to himself while brushing his chin, suddenly shouted out loud.

“Hwangshi-in!”

“…?”

I wondered what this was doing, but after a while, something suddenly fell from the ceiling.

“omg!”

The startled prince alternately looked at the ceiling and the hwangsin kneeling slightly.

There’s no way there’s a dog hole in the imperial palace, so where the hell did it come from?

“Did you find it?”

“How is your body?”

“I can’t use my energy completely, so I’m still a little uncomfortable, but with sister-in-law’s help, I’m much better.”

“….”

Is that your sister…? What else is that?

I’m curious, but now wasn’t the time to ask.

“Give my order to Dongbo So and Oemok.”

“…” “

After this time, So Dong-bo is in charge of the close security of the crown prince, and Omok and Eun-wi-dan become the eyes and ears of the crown prince, watching over the entire movement of the imperial family as well as the ministers of the court.”

“All right. Is there anything else you want to tell me?”

“doesn’t exist.”

“I will go away.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the emperor disappeared as if he had permeated the floor.

The prince was so surprised that he fell to his knees.

I must have had my eyes open.

Could there be a device on the floor that he doesn’t know about?

Jinmu continued talking even while the prince carefully inspected the floor.

“Now, the escort part is done, what should I do with the Young King?”

“…”

“That’s right. Move Hao-Mun… tickle each other… Okay, that’s fine. At this point, I’ll cut off all connections with the ministers and make them old people in the back room.”

Do this like this and that like that.

Prince Jinmuga muttered something to himself, not even paying attention.

“Look at this.”

“Oh it’s okay, it’s okay. I’ll take care of everything. Never mind you.”

“….”

What are you looking so surprised about?

Don’t worry about anything, get on the throne and rule the country well.

Even as the crown prince, things are so tidy, but I can’t even calculate how much it will decrease if I become the emperor.

“Now then, shall I go?”

“huh?”

Jinmu suddenly poured out his words alone, and when he jumped up, the crown prince made an absurd expression.

“It hasn’t been long since you came. Are you leaving already?”

“I have to go. I don’t have time to be hanging out with you here right now.”

“No flirting?”

The prince made a puzzled expression.

No matter how much I don’t blame it, but really, it was a person who didn’t hold back in words and actions.

It’s something that can be a little polite.

“So where are you going?”

“me? To meet the Grand Palace?”

“What… what?”

The prince made an expression that he didn’t understand for a moment, then he was startled.

“You’re going to take care of the Han clan too?”

“of course.”

Jinmu clenched his fists tightly and lifted his chin slightly.

can never forgive

Aside from complicated things such as the resentment between Mr. Ju and Mr. Han, they are enemies who have interfered with him in every way.

He interfered with the search for Yang’s heart, made Song Yeo-bang swallow his whole Sapaecheon, and trampled on his innocence by letting Hwayang know the truth.

Also, Jinmu did not forget what Hanseung had done and what happened in the unknown village.

those who died innocently.

They’ve killed too many people for their own ends who know nothing about it.

And most of all…

Jinmu glanced at the crown prince.

A wonderful future emperor who will give me billions of dollars.

Do you really want me to lose you to these guys?

did i promise I will put you on the throne.

If that’s the case, it’s something that should never ruin the country.

Not to mention cancer!

Jinmu made a firm resolution and was about to move on, but the prince pondered for a long time before calling him with a heavy expression.

“Look here, Jinmu.”

“huh? why?”

“Although they say they left without being able to overcome the oppression of their ancestors, they are also citizens of this country.”

“…?”

“It is a fact that Taejo committed a crime that cannot be hidden. Even after that, the ancestors relentlessly pursued and harassed them, so the resentment piled up and they became monsters.”

What is this kid talking about?

“If… if your inaction reaches the sky and you can save them, save them.”

“You now…?”

Jinmu, who was about to leave, stopped and stared blankly at the prince.

“Hey, father. Have you already forgotten your grudge?”

“…”

“A noble woman or a person from the palace blinded your father and poisoned your mother as well as your brothers. They took control of the court, wielded tyranny, and even tried to bring down the imperial family.”

“know.”

“You know? Just a few days ago, you and the imperial court officials almost died. Are you saying that?”

“Yes, since they killed my mother, they are no different from the enemies of the Buddha. But I am no longer an individual. He is the crown prince of this country, and he is the one who will ascend to the throne in the future.”

“…”

“So I’m going to hug you. If they drop their swords and surrender, I intend to give them the land and help them settle down. Because I know that if I repeat the bad performance, it will only happen again…”

Hearing the words spoken calmly, Jinmu put on a spirited expression.

The guy who comes after the neck should be cut off and there will be no remorse.

If the son came to take revenge, it was the way of Jinmu to kill the son as well.

But will you embrace and accept it?

How can you think like a guru without going crazy?

“…You’re going to expose the mistakes of your ancestors to the whole world?”

“Yes, if necessary. If you can embrace them with that.”

“…”

“Please.”

The eyes of the prince looking at Jinmu were full of sincerity.

Damn you’re very good. You were good.

How long in the alternate history is it trying to shine its name…

but it’s not particularly bad.

Shouldn’t the emperor who rules the world be like that?

Sometimes you have to have a broad mind to embrace even your enemies.

Yes, politics is what politicians do on their own.

It’s me, I’ll just have to put this guy on the throne and get the money.

“Ha ha good. Let’s try talking.”

“thanks.”

thank you damn

Anyway, I’m sure it’ll be a little annoying, so I’ll ask for more later.

“Then see you later, good boy.”

“…”

Seong-gun puts it second and really doesn’t respect it until the end… just once.

The prince, who was watching Jinmu’s back as he strode out of the office, suddenly came to his senses and shouted outside.

“Do you have Gwaksu Crab!”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“Immediately, ask the new Minister of War.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

The sound of Kwak Su, who replaced Wi Jeong-pil as Daejeon eunuch, hurriedly ran outside.

The Crown Prince was planning to call the Minister of Military Affairs to move the military to help Jinmu move toward the Han clan.

I don’t know if it will be helpful or not, but I thought I could entrust military power to him for a while.

“A person without greed. A truly respectable guru.”