Joseon Ironworks (1)

I presented the State Council with the measures necessary to develop Haesamwi.

I also submitted to the Ministry of War a plan to secure and maintain supply routes through Haesamwi, Pyeongan Province, and Hamgyeong Province.

Having roughly finished the things that needed to be done immediately, I went to the Ministry of Rites to take care of another matter.

Jo Mal-saeng, who was both Right State Councillor and still serving as acting Minister of War, offered me tea and told me to get some rest now that I had finished my work, but...

‘We succeeded in driving out the Jurchens, so from now on, we have to deal with diplomatic matters.’

That was why I obtained Jo Mal-saeng’s permission and came to the Ministry of Rites.

Heo Jo looked at me and spoke as though he found my presence absurd.

“Kim Hogun, did you finish all your work before coming here?”

“I completed everything Right State Councillor Jo ordered me to do, then obtained his permission before coming.”

“I see. In that case, I suppose I have no reason to lecture you. The fact that Kim Hogun came all the way to the Ministry of Rites must mean you have some important business.”...