I Became the Crown Prince of a Ruined Country

60 – Out in the world

“Did you talk enough with your family?”

To Mosu’s question, I answered with gratitude for the person who left.

“It’s thanks to Pyeongwon-gun taking good care of it.”

“Hmm, come in.”

The place Mosu stayed was a shabby mook. Mosu, who had lived for several years in a small space reminiscent of a jjokbang in his previous life, was much thinner than when he saw him in Handan before.

I looked around the rather bleak Mo-ok. I could see powdered grains and herbs gathered in the corners of the house. There was no sign of meat cooking.

“You’re thinking of paying a three-year award.”

“There’s only one year left.”

Classic three-year mourning that even family members do not. Although it was an arduous ritual that the body is likely to get tired of, Mosu said calmly, as if it wasn’t too difficult. As if this was basic courtesy to Pyeongwon-gun.

‘It must mean that he was more serious about Pyeongwon-gun than anyone else among the diners.’

Will there be someone like Pyeongwon-gun who will pay tribute to me with all my heart and soul for the long 3 years?

Strangely enough, the first thing that came to my mind when I thought of that was not Hankyung, who I had been with for a longer time than anyone else, but a girl with silver hair.

Although the direction may have been different, it must have been that we were all the same in thinking about each other.

While brooding over the bitterness, Mosu spoke first.

“I’ve heard the story of Young master. This time I’m going back to Yan.”

“Did Mr. Chu tell you?”

“No. That friend told me about it.”

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Punggi is a guest in Jo Nara, so access to information is better than Chuyeon, who has returned to being a scholar.

After a little more conversation, it was said that the other three Oyungae, excluding Gongsunryong, were in contact with each other from time to time.

“So what’s going on with Young master in this shabby place? Pyeongwongun’s condolences must have been in Handan. Do I have something to do?”

Anyone who has a rough idea of my circumstances must have guessed why I came to him, but he asked me to tell me directly.

Words have power. There was a big difference between thinking only in your head and actually voicing it out of your mouth.

“Looking for directions.”

“It’s long…”

Mosu didn’t ask me any more specifically what the path I was talking about was. As I guessed, it was because he understood the context in which I was seeking his advice.

The answer given back by Hana Mosu was very disappointing.

“Then you have come to the wrong person to ask. I know my vessel. I can easily suggest a way to solve a complicated case, but I do not know the vast system that encompasses the world. Young master The problem we face is not simply a matter of individual to individual. It is a matter of dealing with the world.”

Joe, Wee, Cho. Even though the merger that connects the three kingdoms is a parameter that is regarded as one incident, the concerns I have are too big.”

Jung became the Crown Princess of the Qin Dynasty, who wanted to unify the world.

And I, who is trying to protect the nations by following the will of Pyeongwon-gun.

The conflict between the two of us was not just an emotional confrontation, but a turning point in history that determined the general trend of the world.

“If you still want to ask me for advice, there are only two pieces of advice I can give to Young master.”

“I will listen. Please let me know.”

“It’s simple. One is that Young master leaves the autograph of Pyeongwongun here and goes back. The Yan and Jin dynasties are not on bad terms with each other, so it won’t be difficult for Young master to become the Crown Princess of Jin.”

At the time of the formation of the joint army, it was a reasonable answer to present a straightforward and straightforward solution to the extent of threatening the king of Chu that I could kill you.

But it was not a path I could choose. I shook my head.

“I cannot betray Pyeongwongun’s trust.”

Pyeongwon-gun did the best he could for me.

I took care of my family who left me, and protected me with yin and yang. And in the end, he passed on to me the honor itself that he had accumulated throughout his life.

It is not the duty of a human being to betray that grace.

“If you do, Young master will have no choice but to give up his lingering feelings for the Crown Princess of Jin and form a joint army to stop Jin. But this must be a method that Young master has already thought of.”

Of course.

The combined army was the greatest achievement of the four gentlemen of the country and the only way to stand against the Qin Dynasty with military force.

But how long can the Qin Dynasty be stopped by raising a joint army? Unlike the Qin Dynasty, which is a single country and can lead and promptly wage war through fortifications and terrain such as Hamgok-gwan, the joint army has the limitation of being united.

Despite the successive success of Sojin, the united front against the Qin Dynasty was properly maintained for only 15 years. Even if only one country leaves, it will be fatal to the maintenance of the Allied Forces.

The joint army is obviously the best hand and powerful tool with great power, but it was only a stopgap.

“I’m sorry that neither advice I can give you is of any help to Young master.”

“No. I’m grateful that Lord Mosu can honestly say this.”

“Instead, let me introduce you to someone who can alleviate Young master’ worries a little.”

“Is there such a sage?”

If there was a parent’s guarantee, it was certain that he would be a great sage.

When I asked with a bright smile, Mosu shook his head slightly and said.

“Do you remember Oh Woon-gae, who assisted Pyeongwon-gun?”

“Of course.”

“Actually, Pyeongwon-gun has four remaining guests, and the vacancy will be known as Yidam.”

Yes.

That’s how Chuyeon, who belonged to Oh Woon Gaet, also explained it.

Mosu, Punggi, Gongsunryong, Chuyeon, Yidam.

They were grouped together and called Ohungaek.

But Mosu has been saying that this is a bit far from the truth.

“Originally, Oh Yun-gaek was a Oh Yun-gaek even when Yi-dam was not there. However, one of them left Pyeongwon-gun without staying for long, and Yi-dam showed up at the pulpit right after he left and filled the empty spot. They are known as Oh Yun-gaek, but in reality, all the seats for Oh Yun-gae were already filled before Yidam.”

“Could you tell me his name?”

“His name is Roh Jung-ryeon (魯仲連). His defense is superior to So-jin and funeral rites, but he never seeks to enjoy wealth and glory by discussing the benefits of the merger. He just pursues the cause of the world. If there is someone who can solve Young master’ worries, it must be No Gong.”

“Roh Jung-ryun…”

Unbelievable praise that came out of Mosu’s mouth.

It was hard to believe that he had the ability to surpass So-jin and Jang-i, who stirred the world with three tongues, and that, unlike them, he had a great magnanimity that pursued a great cause rather than success.

However, since the narrator is such a poor character critic, the credibility of that statement was extremely high.

“How can I meet him?”

Mosu shrugged his shoulders at my question, full of anticipation, whether I could finally meet a sage like Zhang Liang or Zhuge Liang and be guided the way.

“I don’t know.”

“…Yes?”

“Gong Noh is a traveler who travels all over the world and corrects the rules. Even I have no way of knowing where Gong Noh is staying.”

As much as my expectations were high, a deep sense of regret came over me.

I tried my best to think positively.

‘Where did you at least know the name?’

After hearing about the existence of Waryongbongchu from Mr. Sugyeong, Liu Bi also didn’t get them until a little more time passed.

Of course, there are people around me who can be compared to Waryong Bongchu.

Shinneung-gun, Yeompa, Imok.

However, Yeompa has a strong hot-tempered aspect because he is not proud of himself, and when he meets Limok, the line of movement is too far away from Jihagung Palace. In addition, Lee Mok, like a person from the country of Cho, had a strong hostility toward the country of Qin.

At least Xinling-gun is the most suitable opponent to open my heart to, Xinling-gun is only better than the Zhao people, but it is the same thing to regard the Qin dynasty as a lifelong enemy. He is a person who saved Handan from the Qin Dynasty even by killing Jinbi, the general of his country.

I remembered the name Roh Jung-ryeon clearly in my head and expressed my gratitude to Mosu.

“Thank you for telling me the name of the sage.”

“What. It was a name that Young master would naturally come to know if he traveled all over the world a little longer and accumulated years of experience.”

During the two years of mourning, the number of people was a little bit, but people were dead.

“However, what do you plan to do when you finish the three-year award in one year?”

“I don’t have any plans in mind.”

“Then, if you don’t know where to go later, come and see me. I’ll probably be in the world next year, but if you come, I’ll go out to meet you, even wearing socks.”

I was the one who realized that I had limitations by myself and how important it is to have people around me.

Now I needed guides to show me the way to go. And the road companions who will be with you on the long and arduous road that you would not dare to walk alone.

Those who can be said to be my people right now are Hankyung, Hyeongga, and Nogucheon. Chu-yeon is friendly to me, but he has not formally announced that he will follow me, and Shin-leung-gun also gives me help and teachings, but sticks to the position of a partner.

Jingga and Nogucheon are great knights. He has a pulpit and good executive ability. However, there were many shortcomings in appointing them as generals who would lead the soldiers and develop strategies to wage war. How much more would it be possible to be in charge of the administration in charge of governing the country?

Of course, as time goes by and they accumulate knowledge and experience, they can take on the role of a general or official and perform well, but I was not sure that I could wait until they had that level of ability.

However, the parameter is immediately a sense of power. He has considerable strength, and has a flash of wit. I’m not sure if it’s a general’s lumber yet, but at least it has enough ability to act as a planner to break through an urgent situation.

Mosu pondered for a while at my suggestion, then asked seriously.

“Are you saying that as Young master Xidan of Yan, or as Xidan who inherited the seal of Pyeongwongun?”

I hadn’t informed him directly, but Mosu also noticed that I inherited phosphorus from Pyeongwon-gun.

I was worried for a while about which one I should answer, but I answered honestly as I originally thought.

“The former.”

If it was the latter, he would have said it while showing the seal of Pyeongwon-gun.

Could my answer be wrong? Mosu just stared at me silently for a while.

Then he finally ended the silence.

“After the award is over, I’ll set up a suitable day and come to you.”