I Became the Crown Prince of a Ruined Country

20 – Conflict

What is the purpose of this question?

It was a question that was not easily distinguishable whether it was simply asking about the odds of winning between the two sides or whether the political conflict itself was right or wrong.

But it’s as if I already thought that this fight was necessary from the beginning. Therefore, the former would have been closer to the correct answer.

According to my interpretation, I recalled the current situation on both sides.

I don’t know the details of the story, but I was able to figure it out to some extent through the stories I heard from Pyeongwon-gun and his diners and the rumors I heard while traveling around Handan.

‘Looking at the current situation, Pyeongwon-gun is more advantageous.’

Pyeongwon-gun was attracting public opinion through diners with abilities, centered on Ohun-gaeks who were like their own limbs.

Called the eye of Pyeongwon-gun, Chuyeon draws public sentiment by utilizing the ability of the Onmyangga.

Punggi, who is called the mouth of Pyeongwongun, meets and persuades King Jo and influential nobles,

Gongsunryong, called the foot of Pyeongwongun, appeared and interfered with every event held by Geonxingun.

In particular, Gongsun Ryong was outstanding.

He obstructed the campaign of the Geonsin Army by arguing difficult-to-refute sophistry unique to the famous family, and made a revolutionary contribution to the trial as well as being from a famous family who was strong in litigation by being bright at interpreting the sentences of the law.

What did the mother of the first diner do? He was in charge of the escort of the Pyeongwongun.

During the Warring States Period, assassinations were not uncommon, to the extent that the term “Assassin” Was coined. Of course, the possibility of sending an assassin from the Gunsin Army is extremely low. But being optimistic and neglecting escorts is unacceptable.

Anyway. Thanks to the brilliant activities of Oh Woon-gaek, the atmosphere that Pyeongwon-gun was better was dominant among the people as well as the officials.

Geonsingun will not stand still and suffer like this. However, at the same time, the simultaneous rise of the Pyeongwon Army was driving the Geonsin Army more fiercely.

It was a noticeable contrast between the offensive and the defensive.

The three great masters under Gunsingun are also excellent. It is because their contributions were great that they restored the country to some extent, which was staggering right after the Great War of Jangpyeong.

However, in my opinion, compared to Pyongwon-gun’s Oh Woon-gaeks who left a clear mark on history, Geonsin-gun’s Samjaesa lacked such an impact, so I think their abilities might be a little less.

In the first place, Geonsin-gun, the head of the force, was lacking a lot compared to Pyeongwon-gun.

I answered without thinking too long.

“I think Pyeongwon-gun will be able to regain his position.”

“Whoops. It’s comforting to hear Gongja say that. However, don’t let your guard down. The Gunsin Army won’t be aiming for Gongja because of this, but it’s just in case.”

“You are right.”

“In that sense, it was a good decision to invite guests.”

It was an unexpected compliment.

I was a little worried about whether it would be okay to bring in guests while living as a hostage.

“I’m a little worried, though. At first glance, it doesn’t seem to fit the escort.”

Pyeongwon-gun’s concerns were fully understood. No matter how Yeon-hee’s worldview is, it’s a world where women also join the military, but on average, men’s pure military power was higher.

Therefore, the majority of female generals rose through leadership or strategic tactics rather than inaction.

Such a perception is already prevalent, but the Hyungga I brought in as my escort does not have a rugged body commonly referred to as a general sense, but on the contrary, it has a slim body, so it is inevitable that Pyeongwon-gun is not very trustworthy.

As someone who knows her history, I know that she is a talented enough escort because of her courage and excellent weapon skills, but Pyeongwon-gun is not like that.

This was also a kind of information asymmetry.

“Don’t worry. I’m not the type to boast that I have an eye for people, but she sure is.”

§

While Hee-dan is having a private affair with Pyeong-won-gun.

In the inner court outside the main house where they entered, the two were facing each other.

Those who keep the place where the masters they follow have left.

He was the escort Mosu of Pyeongwongun and the escort brother of Heidan.

As they are in charge of the same role, they did not talk separately, but they were in the process of understanding each other through the atmosphere, breathing, and behavior of the other person.

“Hmm…”

Mosu let out a meaningful sound.

In fact, when Mosu first heard about Jingga, he thought Heidan had made a mistake.

If it was Heidan who was persuading Pyeongwon-gun, I think he would have firmly cut it off even if some gossip sticked to him, but that’s why the reviews of Hyungga heard around him weren’t very good even taking that into account.

Everyone makes mistakes, just as even Pyeongwon-gun, whom Mosu serves as his master, made an irreversible mistake.

Even if it is a criminal, the people under him are also responsible for the mistakes of those who lead the people. It was because they couldn’t prevent the situation and couldn’t correct it even after seeing the owner committing a mistake.

But that doesn’t mean Mosu is Heidan’s underling. Hana Mosu was determined to show the favor he had sent to Heidan.

If that woman falls short of his standards, she will make the subject aware and she will let herself go. Because the position of escort, which is directly related to life, is that important.

‘But… Do you see this one?’

Hana Mosu’s view of the sentence was different from the author’s evaluation.

A mediocre person who has never served as a glass beggar? To say that, the prayers of Jingjia that Mosu felt were unusual.

In the upright posture, spirit was felt, and in the sharp atmosphere, the determination to be ready to point the sword at anyone, anytime was conveyed.

Talent worthy of being called a hero. In the eyes of his mother, he was such a person.

But other times, smoke from the chimney. There must be a reason why Jingga has such a bad reputation.

If you put all of this together and come up with a reasonable answer, it means that Jing Jia has been hiding his true face.

‘Even though he had the ability, he hid it, or the monarch he visited didn’t have eyes for people.’

After grasping this far, Mosu turned to his brother’s house.

When I look at someone, the other person also notices it and looks at me.

Just as Mosu tried to figure out Jingga, Jingga was also watching Mosu.

“Hyung, are you done with the liver?”

“hahahahaha, do you want to see the rambunctious kid?”

It’s not yet, but in the future, it’s a brother who coined the four-character idiom, saying that he will act as if no one is around.

There was no sign of dying in the slightest against Mosu, the main character of Nangjungjichu.

“Don’t you think I’ve crossed the line from staring at you from the very beginning? Even though my behavior is a bit like this, I’m the wife of a banger?”

Mosu never kept an open eye on Jingga. Rather, most people would not even be aware that Mosu was analyzing him.

Although it killed a lot of presence, it was a trick that even deceived the eyes of the Pyeongwongun. However, Jing Jia realized at once that Mao had been watching him.

Mosu raised his evaluation of his brotherhood by a notch.

“That’s good. I admit it. I can see why Young master invited you as a guest.”

“hehehe.”

He was a brother with little experience of being recognized by others. There was no one who acknowledged it properly except Heidan, but his shoulders shrugged naturally at the praise of a notable figure.

It was a natural step for the parameters who saw it to go down one notch again.

Still, Mosu’s evaluation of Jingga was complied with.

Except for one thing that bothers me.

“Do you use a knife?”

Mosu asked while looking at the long sword hanging from Hyungga’s waist.

In order to escort an unknown guard, analysis of the situation and quick judgment are important, but the underlying law must be based on force.

In that respect, an escort without force is nothing more than a meat shield.

At Mo Su’s question, Jing Jia sneered at Mo Su’s question and put his hand on the handle of the sword. He sneakily grabbed the sword, revealing the blade, and Jing Jia let out his jealousy.

“You want to try it? I don’t care.”

But this time, the breath went against Mosu’s heart.

“Heh heh, you still think I’m the author’s thug. You’re Young master’ patron and escort. You should realize your duty and act accordingly, but you’re still young.”

Jingjia’s shoulders, which had been strong until just now, shrank slightly.

It was a hyungga that I couldn’t think of anything to refute. Entering as a guest of Heidan in the first place was the result of Hyeong-ga’s half-forced push, but if he couldn’t do his part, he would have no shame even if he was a non-medicine soldier.

Gourmet.

Jing Jia reminded him again that it was not just a haven for idleness, but a place to advance in order to demonstrate one’s abilities.

Mosu, who watched his attitude change, said as if he was a little satisfied.

“You seem to be showing signs of reflection.”

“Yes…I know that much.”

“One thing is still not enough.”

Jing-ga, who had been fighting back enthusiastically until now, kept his mouth shut.

“Then learn from me.”

“Huh?”

“Follow me when you are away from Gongja. I will teach you how to act as a diner and what an escort is like.”

Mosu was acutely aware of the need for his posterity.

Because he served Pyeongwon-gun from the closest distance, Mosu knew that the time left for Pyeongwon-gun was not that long.

So he needed a successor. Just as Pyeongwongun regards Heidan as the successor to Sagunja, Mosu also intended to raise a successor to support such Heidan.

“Of course, you don’t have to tell me that you have to come disguised so that your identity is not revealed, right?”