I Became the Crown Prince of a Ruined Country

55 – Peace?

Yeompa looked at the place where Heidan stayed. In the empty place Hee-dan left, only the objects of Sang-hee Kwang that he had left behind lay there.

And there was a large horse with the name Daejanggun, the most important tool of Yeompa, written on it.

“Huh, really…”

Yeompa let out a blank laugh when he remembered what it meant.

Total 3 editions.

Yeompa played the 3rd match against Heidan.

And the results were amazing.

‘3 Out of 3 losses. This salt wave?’

First, I thought I could lose. I played janggi a few times, but it was my first time playing janggi.

When he lost the second time, Yeompa knew all the rules and admitted that he had been underestimating the game of blacksmithing. And that Heidan, which produced not only janggi but also janggi, was by no means the same type as Jogwa.

Making this level of play overnight? That’s impossible. Heedan must have created this after a lot of study and research. The limit of application that could not be reached by simply memorizing the martial arts book and studying the development of several battles was a great book in front of my eyes.

At least, it must have been the result of seeing through the essence of battle and repeating in-depth research on each type of soldier.

So, in the third game, Yeompa repeatedly struggled and mobilized all of his strategic and tactical knowledge to sincerely engage in the game with Heidan.

And he lost.

Without room for disagreement, neatly.

This does not mean that Heidan is actually a master. In an actual battle, even if Heidan fought with 100,000 and Yeompa with 10,000, Yeompa would win 100 times.

However, it was proven through this match that Heidan was not inferior to Yeompa in terms of the ability to read numbers.

“Against this salt wave in the world.”

Ordinary people would have boasted about how they were doing there.

But Heedan didn’t. Rather, he calmly told his story of what he had done in the Yan-Jo war.

All he did was go to Shin Lung-gun and ask for his wisdom, and tell the state government to sign an agreement on the condition that he improve his treatment.

So, Huidan said that he knew that his skills and arithmetic skills in this type of blacksmithing were only leftovers and would never be used in real life.

When Yeompa asked if you were a different person from Jogwa, I answered, “I have enough arithmetic to defeat Yeompa, but I know the gap with reality and I know how to ask for advice from others.”

I know my own shortcomings.

Anyone can say it easily, but it is not easy to accept it and be willing to go to others for advice.

And Heidan did just that.

“A funny guy logo.”

It was definitely a timber that Pyeongwon-gun could pay attention to. Because accepting the advice of others with pleasure is the basic quality of the four gentlemen of the country.

In addition, Heidan recognized the importance of convergence and tried not to deepen the conflict between the Zhao Dynasty and the Yan Dynasty even at a young age.

The reason for this must be personal reasons to prevent Yeon Nara, which he will inherit later, from being destroyed by Yeompa, but the proof that he will be called cotyledon from discussing the cause at that age.

Yeompa muttered as he took back the words of his general, which Heidan had taken.

“If you carry through with that will to the end, this salt wave will gladly lend you its strength.”

§

Several days have passed since the conversation with Yeompa, but the surroundings of Yeompa have been quiet.

It seems that my evaluation was a pass. If it wasn’t for that, Yeompa would have taken me to keep his word.

Putting aside my worries about salt waves, I really enjoyed being treated like royalty this time around.

Even if it is not money from the top, Jo Nara provides dignity maintenance expenses, and although it is limited to Handan, it allows personal freedom.

Even before the war, the sanctions against me had gradually weakened, but now everything was tolerated as long as I didn’t leave Handan.

I heard that Geonsin-gun, to whom I owe a debt of heart, and Pung-gi, whom I know, exerted their efforts to accept the conditions presented by the Yan Dynasty.

They persuaded King Jo, saying that since I was the cause of the war in Yan, it would be better to spend a little money to eliminate Yan’s cause for the war.

If you have done this, if you start another war in Yan, you will surely be criticized by the world. I wonder if it is a country that can single-handedly push away even if it turns all of the world into enemies like the Qin Dynasty, but the Yan Dynasty is too low in weight class to do that.

Since the cost of maintaining my dignity is much cheaper than the cost of war, treating me from Jo Nara’s point of view was no different than a very cost-effective war prevention measure.

‘Then, let’s enjoy a really happy life as a hostage.’

Let’s start by dealing with things that have been put off.

First of all, I decided to spend time with Jung, whom I haven’t spent much time with lately, so I found Jung.

As the house wasn’t that big, it was quick to find Jung. Jung was curled up in his room, reading a book Hankyung had kept.

“Were you studying?”

“Oh, Dan. Yes, I was watching this.”

Jung showing the first piece of bamboo with the title written on it.

It was written by Shinja(申子), and it was a book written by Shinbulhae, a scholar of the law school and former prime minister of the Han Dynasty.

“That’s amazing. I couldn’t do it alone.”

Previously, it was said that he worked hard and won the letter study, which had a bet on Jeong and his teacher, but in fact, there was only a day difference between him and Jeong, so he did not play the role of a teacher.

“That’s also something I miss. I think it’s the first time I’ve studied so hard.”

“You didn’t want to lose that much?”

It’s embarrassing to think that he’s trying to beat a girl much younger than him. Still, if you’re going to have a stupid fight like this, wouldn’t it be better to win than to lose?

“Well, it’s the ugly pride of the elders. I’m also the guardian of justice.”

“Guardian…Yes, that’s right. Dan is my guardian.”

Jung’s voice was muffled, without any malice.

Even though I said I was a guardian, I’ve been leaving Jung alone lately. I tried to appease Jung, but Jung opened her mouth first, turning her eyes to the bamboo stick.

“Still, don’t try to be alone. I, Dan, will help with anything you need.”

Saying that, Jung’s face was as expressionless as usual, but when I looked at him from the side, I could see that his ears were stained red.

Jung pretending to look at the bamboo screen while being ashamed, hiding it. I suddenly thought that Jung was studying while watching believers, not just because of his passion for learning, but because he wanted to become a person who could help me.

The people I sought help with were great people like Shin Leung-gun and Chu-yeon. Maybe he thought he had to be that kind of person to help me.

When I thought about that, I felt a little anxious that I might be feeling a sense of debt to me, even though the kindness to help me was admirable.

I stroked Jeong’s head and said in a light voice so Jung wouldn’t take it too seriously.

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“What is it? Are you already worried about me? Our Jung, are you admirable?”

“Heh, hehehe. As Dan knows, I was the one who caught Hanhyang the other day.”

Jung shrugged her shoulders, her face full of pride.

“But I don’t want Jung to focus too much on helping me.”

“Huh?”

“We’re not in a relationship based on that kind of price, right? I want Jung to find something he wants to do on his own rather than something like that.”

Jeong had a face that I couldn’t quite understand.

Well, when I was young, I used to wonder what kind of nonsense I was when I heard those words from my parents or teachers. I’m starting to understand little by little only when I’m in the position of taking care of someone, so I guess it’s not much different even if I’m smart and mature enough for my age.

Unsurprisingly, Jung shook her head as if she was not convinced.

“I don’t know. I just want to help Dan not suffer alone.”

“Of course, if helping me is what Jung wants to do, I won’t stop him. It’s a pleasure for me.”

From the beginning, I didn’t expect Jung to fully understand what I was saying. If that’s the case, you’ll be in your second round of life like me.

Isn’t it my job as a guardian to accompany you on the journey to find it?

While she was talking with me, Jeong put away the bamboo stick she was holding and looked back at me.

“I just remembered what I want to do.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

“Which one?”

“Play.”

I ride gold, and Jung beats drums. She said that playing an instrument doesn’t take place in a day or two, so she played with me in an ensemble, beating an easy-to-handle drum like young children play triangles or castanets.

Music is sometimes about exchanging more emotions than words, and infusing richness into a life that lacks room.

Even today, the place music has in children’s education is enormous. I think I heard that in Western countries, it is essential to teach students to play one instrument at school. The usefulness of music in terms of education has been proven.

That’s all. Music is also very important in psychotherapy. For Jung, I don’t think there is any better education than this.

‘It’s worthwhile to play well so Jung can have fun with music.’

Me and Jung went to the room with the gold and powder and started playing the ensemble.

Neither was great, but it didn’t matter. It was important to just do something together.

I was in the middle of the ensemble, but someone carefully announced the visit of an uninvited guest outside the door.

“I’m sorry, but I’m busy right now. Please tell me to come next time.”

“By the way, he asked me to pass on at least his name.”

“Name? Who is it?”

When the ensemble cut off and soothed his sulk, the attendant answered.

“I said Imok from the north.”

“…What?”