I Became the Crown Prince of a Ruined Country

34 – The Hill of Faith

What would happen if we looked at the order of power in Handan?

There must be Jowang at the top, and below him are Pyongwongun and Geonshingun, who are competing for the upper rank. If I had to classify them, I wonder if Pyeongwon-gun would be a little higher.

Going further down the hierarchy of officials, Sanggyeong (上卿), Jojang (趙莊), Juguk (柱國) Hanhyang (韓向), and Gaekgyeong (客卿) Jemyeong (齊明) are also lined up.

However, regardless of the rank of these officials, there was a surprising figure comparable to Pyongwongun or Geonsingun in Handan.

Not only did he not hold an official position, nor did he have a separate territory in Cho Nara, but the privilege given to him was surprising.

The only being allowed extraterritoriality.

The world called that person Shin Leung-gun, one of the four noblemen in the country.

“Indeed… If it is Lord Xinling, it might be an escape route for Young master.”

It was Nogucheon’s analysis that he heard the reason that among the people of the Wei Dynasty who had fled to the Cho Dynasty, those who wanted to return were given no money, and those who wanted to settle down at all were given support money.

The solution I told Hankyung. Just as he had backed Pyeongwongun’s support, this time through Shinneunggun, he was able to resolve this predicament.

‘But the situation is very different from Pyeongwon-gun’s time.’

Pyeongwon-gun didn’t like the plan of persecuting me from the beginning and giving me back after I opened the door. Thanks to that, I enjoyed the reflection effect and got the favor of Pyeongwongun from the start and went in.

The conditions for success were not too difficult. It was just that Yeon and Jo had reconciled, so all I had to do was ask for fair treatment befitting my status.

It was not a difficult task for Pyeongwon-gun, who was slowly preparing to raise his body, and rather, he had a number of cases to show his presence, so the hurdles to acceptance were very low.

Of course, I had to prove whether I was worth investing in instead of reviving Yeonhu, but it wasn’t too difficult either.

Conversely, persuading the target of Shinneung-gun was of a different level of difficulty.

Previously, I was a pitiful pawn who was treated unfairly. However, now he has kicked off the favor of Pyeongwongun with his own feet and has become an ungrateful guy who takes care of the abandoned princess of the Qin Dynasty.

“Oh, but it will work out? Isn’t Pyeongwongun the son of Shinlinggun? I know that the relationship between Young master and Pyeongwongun isn’t that bad, but it’s not so in the public opinion.”

“No. You don’t have to worry about that.”

“How is that?”

“Because she, who is Pyeongwon-gun and her family, would know the inside story of what happened between me and Pyeongwon-gun.”

The problem I was talking about was entirely behind the scenes, that I was a princess abandoned in the Qin Dynasty.

The Wei Dynasty lost its territory and people to the Qin Dynasty, and recently suffered the humiliation of bowing its head to the King of Jin.

Although it is said that he is staying in the country of Zhao after being abandoned by his country, Xin Leung is a man of the state of Wei after all. The hatred for the Qin Dynasty, which had shamed the country, would never be light.

‘After leaving his country in the first place, he was a person who was hostile to the Qin Dynasty out of a sense of mission. Because the commander-in-chief of the joint army that saved Handan from the siege of Qin was Xinling.’

It is self-evident that it is difficult.

But you have to. There was really no other way now. Shinneung-gun was the last rope left for me, and there was only one option left.

“Anyway, I have no choice but to bet on Shin Leung-gun. This is an investment for that.”

There is a sense of patriotism and a sense of mission. If it were Shinneung-kun like that, he would look positively at me for helping the people he couldn’t take care of. To put it simply, it’s a good impression.

‘Animation caused by affection is a variable, but from my point of view it’s quite possible.’

Although the threshold of persuasion has gone up, the goal of success has gone down.

Pyeongwon-gun really wanted all-round support, but Sinreung-gun didn’t need that level of full-scale support.

It’s okay for Shin Leung-gun to protect me directly. If you can just borrow the name of Shin Leung-gun, that’s enough.

If that’s the only thing possible, it’s just going to come to life after that.

After listening to the next step I was preparing, Noh Goo-cheon announced that he would join my will.

“Please, I wish you good luck.”

On this day, Nogucheon became my second guest after his brother’s family.

Then, a few days later, I met Shin Leung-gun.

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Through the historical record, Princess Taishi speaks.

All four gentlemen of the country are excellent, but they are not perfect.

They say Lord Maeng treats his guests well, but there are many violent and ferocious people among them, so it’s a shame.

Pyeongwon-gun had wisdom as a nobleman, but he did not know the reason for governing the country, so he almost ruined the country through the Great War of Jangpyeong, so he is just a flower in a greenhouse.

Even though Chun-sin-gun is the owner of the intelligence to save the country, he hesitates to make a decision at the critical moment, so it is inevitable that he will suffer.

Therefore, only Shinneung-gun is the best among the feudal lords in the world.

In real life, Shinneung-gun, whom I met, was revealing an extremely heavy presence that I had never felt from my father King Yeon, King Jo, or even Prince Pyeongwon.

Intense red hair like a blazing fire. Transparent green eyes that look at everything in the world fairly. And a beautiful appearance that is more colorful than the colorful color scheme.

Above all.

‘Big….’

Huge.

Yes. To express one’s first impression of Shinneung-gun, the word is appropriate.

Heavy prayers and splendid appearances fall behind in front of their enormousness.

Even at a glance, it boasts a tall height of 170cm, a huge presence that looks up to the sun, and an overwhelming size in the middle.

Source of kindness, symbol of maternal love.

Why did I understand that her military title was Shin Leung-gun?

To describe her as ‘her lord (君) who has the hill (陵) of her faith (信)’ is an appropriate way to describe her.

Overwhelmed by the largest size I’ve ever seen in my life, even such strange thoughts popped into my head.

Although I made a habit of saying hello, I couldn’t easily regain my composure.

“Young master Heidan of Yan, see Young master Xinlingjun of Wei.”

“Yes. Nice to meet you. I also wanted to see you.”

Is the reaction quite good?

As I guessed, it must have been tipped off by Pyeongwon-gun about my situation.

Or he guessed it from the letter of introduction I brought with Pyeongwon-gun.

Either way, it was very encouraging for me.

“I should have met you sooner, but the situation is not going well, so I’m finally saying hello.”

“There’s no need to be too formal. Anyway, this place isn’t Wei, it’s Jo Nara. I’m not too different from Young master.”

“How could that be? Unlike me, who came as a hostage, you are the state guest of the Zhao Dynasty. Aren’t you the Eunju of the Zhao Dynasty who saved Handan from the Qin Dynasty?”

The feat of Xinling’s army, who led the reinforcements of the Wei and Chu dynasties, defeated the Qin general Wang He, and saved Handan, is still often talked about.

Right now, Pyeongwon-gun still honors Lee Dam, who awakened him at the time, but would the people of Handan have forgotten their savior, Shin-leung-gun?

However, now that I have met Shin Lung-gun like this, I can understand why the people of Zhao were so enthusiastic about Xin-leung-gun, granted him ridiculous privileges, and made him a state guest.

‘Lookism was more popular in ancient times….’

It is shocking that Xin Leung-kun is a woman, but her looks and figure are even more shocking.

She was literally born with heaven’s favor.

With a body that could be said to be perfect for the noble lineage of the royal family, and even an outstanding ability that proves that it is definitely filled with inner chambers.

If you think that a person like that gave up all the glory and power he enjoyed in his country and came to save them, I think I would have done the same.

And in reality, the number of diners gathered in love with Shinneung-gun’s appearance, and the number was greater than those of Pyeongwon-gun and Geonsin-gun.

Commander Xin Leung did not deny my words and spoke calmly.

“I did help Jo Nara.”

“Yes, if Xinling didn’t exist, how would Handan be today…”

“Like Young master helped the people of Wei.”

“…Could be…”

Cutting off my words, Xinlingjun declared that he knew that I had helped the people of Wei.

It was a hand to reveal anyway, but it was a different matter that the opponent knew first.

That might mean he knows all the other paddles I’m going to play.

‘Does this make sense? Pyeongwon-gun and Sinneung-gun are the same. How could he know everything about me?’

No matter how great the reputation of the four gentlemen in the country is, isn’t this too much?

‘Could it be Nogucheon? No, Nogucheon is not the kind of person who will tell anyone about this. So, did you find out that I went out at night and met Nogucheon?’

I am fed up with the information power of the super giants with thousands of customers.

But I am also a body that has accumulated quite a bit of experience. It has become a habit to hide embarrassment and calm down.

“Yes, I did help the people of Wei a little.”

When I answered by copying Shin Leung-kun’s words, she said with a gentle smile.

“I like the candid look. I like everything about the human group, but I especially cherish the honest ones. Come, close. Have you had a meal? If not, let’s talk over a meal together.”