Episode 1184 I will carry it. (3)
There was a short and long silence.
It was silence rather than silence, and it was closer to stillness than silence.
The lingering effects of Baekcheon’s last words permeated everyone in the room.
Maybe it’s not that big of a deal. This is because the long sentence of one of the numerous sects that exist in Gangho has been changed.
However, passion surged in the hearts of those who watched the scene. The countless emotions swirling around that were difficult to express made it difficult for them to escape this lingering feeling.
It would be difficult to guess which of the people here was most moved by this scene. On the other hand, it was very easy to guess whose mind was the most complicated among those here.
The eyes of the court continued to flutter. It was hard to believe that he was showing deep eyes like the sea just a moment ago.
‘What the hell is this…’
He looked at Hyeonjong and Baekcheon alternately with an expression of embarrassment. It was so absurd.
Choosing a long line from one school of thought is never an easy decision. What kind of position is Jang Moon-in? It is an important position that determines the future of a school. But to handle such an important matter in this way?
Even if Hwasan is an unconventional sect that has abandoned formalities, this is not something that can be accepted with common sense. I almost wanted to believe that this was all a play planned by Hwasan disciples. Because it’s more trustworthy that way.
However, there was someone who shattered even those vague expectations of the court.
“What… is this…”
When I turned my head to hear a voice coming from somewhere, I saw Cheongmyeong completely lost. Even saying I lost my soul was not enough to describe my current state.
“This is… no… No, what is this… This…”
“⋯⋯.”
“Even if the sect goes backwards… there is a degree. Oh my… Oh my…”
He looked into the distance beyond the ceiling with eyes like rotten fish and muttered unintelligible words over and over again.
“Let me see this… I… I… I… Oh my, the death penalty… The volcano is ruined… “The volcano is…”
Of course, the court knows well that Cheongmyeong has the appearance of both a charlatan and a fraudster. However, even in the eyes of such a court, it was a reaction that would be difficult to dismiss as acting.
So doesn’t this mean that you really decided all of this right here?
‘Are you sane?’
The court looked at King Hyeonjong with a bewildered face that was beyond absurd.
The King Hyeonjong he knew was a cautious person to the point of being timid. But how could King Hyeonjong handle such an important matter like this? It made no sense.
‘No, no.’
The dazed court suddenly came to its senses.
Now is not the time to blame Hyeonjong, nor is it the time to evaluate the current situation. What was important was that things had already happened, and if you made a mistake, the situation could be swept away in an unexpected direction.
The court, feeling a sense of crisis, briefly disapproved.
“Amitabha Buddha.”
At that voice that rang out clearly in the room, those who seemed entranced turned their attention to him.
The court opened its mouth, trying to pretend to be calm.
“⋯⋯Lord. “I’m not in a position to dare to argue with someone else’s story, but this seems too shocking.”
The court spoke and unconsciously made an expression of regret.
Because I spoke hurriedly without properly organizing my thoughts, I ended up saying something that would make King Hyeonjong feel bad. He instantly realized what mistake he had made, but Hyeonjong surprisingly nodded his head calmly.
“The manager may think so.”
“⋯⋯.”
“But this is a task decided by me, the leader of the volcano. “The authority to determine and appoint the commander of the chassis belongs only to me, the commander of the volcano of the time.”
The court’s lips were tightly pressed together.
What Hyeonjong said is correct. Deciding the next chapter of a literary school depends solely on the will of the scholar of the time. Elders who help Jangmun, or even Taesang Jangmun, can only express their opinions on this matter, and cannot force Jangmun’s choice.
In such a situation, what meaning would there be in the words of the head of another gate?
But the court could not back down from this. From his perspective, he cannot simply step down.
“Well… Isn’t the appointment of a chieftain the most important event for a sect that must be treated with formality?”
“That’s right.”
Hyeonjong nodded gently again.
“So right now it’s not going to be a long statement, it’s going to be a long statement. “Assistant Jangmun is a temporary position that acts on behalf of Jangmunin for matters decided by Jangmunin, so there is no need for a formality.”
“⋯⋯That⋯⋯.”
Even the court was at a loss for words when it came to these words. From the beginning, the opposition was almost unreasonable, but now there is no room left for even that unreasonableness.
And that moment.
“Listen to the long sentence.”
“yes!”
Hyeonjong untied the sword from his waist and held it out to Baekcheon.
“In the name of Hwasan Jangmun, I grant Baekcheon, Deputy Hwasan Jangmun, full authority over discussions with Shaolin.”
“I will follow your orders.”
Baekcheon received the sword in a proud posture and bowed his head. And without delay, he took off the plum blossom sword from his waist and fastened the Jahasin sword that King Hyeonjong had given him in its place.
What can be said in words about the inside of the court where the Jahasin sword was viewed?
That Jahasin sword was found by none other than the court and returned to Hwasan. But isn’t that sword now making the court’s position difficult?
I can’t even get angry anymore.
Baekcheon, wearing the Jashin sword at his waist, got up from his seat, turned his body the other way, and sat down facing the court. Behind him sitting on the floor, the image of King Hyeonjong sitting on the throne was visible.
At that moment, the court had to exert tremendous mental effort to calm down the facial muscles that were trying to twist uncontrollably.
“⋯⋯Amitabha Buddha.”
The court, which was instinctively displeased, closed its eyes.
‘Let’s calm down.’
If you think about it, it’s not something to be embarrassed about. Because something so absurd happened right in front of my eyes, I felt more urgent as if Janggyeonggak was on fire, but if you think about it, isn’t it just that the person I’m talking to has changed?
It is true that what Baekcheon showed was so great that even the court had to look at it again, but that was only an evaluation of Baekcheon, Lee’s great disciple.
If the standard of evaluation is not a disciple of Lee University but a long-time scholar, there is no reason to give him a generous score.
If you think about it, wouldn’t it be much easier to deal with Jang Mun-in, a simpleton who has just put on his sword, than King Hyeonjong, who is already sage to the point of regret anyway?
The court took a breath. It was to congratulate Baekcheon.
However, Baekcheon opened his mouth faster than the court.
“First of all, I apologize for my rudeness to the room manager.”
“⋯⋯.”
“I knew it was inappropriate for the position, but since it was such an urgent matter, I unintentionally made the room manager wait. sorry.”
Baekcheon slightly bowed his head.
The court had no choice but to nod. Anyway, complaining now wouldn’t change anything. So it is better to show at least generosity.
“Thank you for your understanding. I, Baekcheon, am trying to reveal Hwasan’s position as Jangmun’s representative who has been delegated all authority by Hwasan’s Jangmunin.
“Umm, Baekcheon seal. No… “Mr. Jangmun.”
“yes.”
“I think the words are a little off. “Aren’t you the ones who asked Theravada to treat Hyeonjongjinin as the leader of the Cheonwu Alliance rather than as the leader of Hwasan?”
The court glanced back at the others and continued speaking.
“The Hinayana came here to consult with the leader of the Cheonwoo Alliance, so how can Hwasan’s Jangmun consult with the Hinayana on behalf of the leader of the Cheonwoo Alliance? “That doesn’t make sense.”
That was a sharp point. However, Baekcheon smiled as if he already knew that the court would say that.
“I think you have some misunderstanding.”
“Did you say it was a misunderstanding?”
“Yes, manager. I am not representing this consultation. “I would like to tell you Hwasan’s answer to what you suggested to Hwasan.”
“This place…”
“This is, of course, a place to discuss the future of Chun Woo-maeng and Gu-Fai-Ilbang. But you wouldn’t say that a volcano is a place whose meaning cannot be revealed, right? Since the head of the house made different suggestions for each faction, shouldn’t we also give an answer to those suggestions?”
“I guess so.”
To sum up, King Hyeonjong delegated the position of chieftain of Hwasan to Baekcheon, but did not give him the position of leader of Cheonwoomaeng. Therefore, Baekcheon meant that he would answer the proposal made by the court to Hwasan as Hwasan’s Jangmun agent, not as Cheonwoo’s representative.
“All the disciples of Hwasan are deeply grateful for the suggestions made by the director.”
“Then I’m glad. If you do…”
“But, boss.”
Baekcheon quietly smiled. But strangely, the smile that should have seemed infinitely soft seemed several times more determined than the stiff expression.
“Hwasan will reject the offer made by the manager. “The volcano will not return to the nine-file-one-bang approach.”
The court’s eyes widened.
I tried to come up with a good direction through conversation step by step. But this brat jumped to a conclusion right from the start. And that too in a direction he didn’t want.
“Now, just a moment! “A long sentence!”
“and!”
Baekcheon did not end there and continued speaking in a stern voice.
“The rights to the Cheonwoo Alliance are shared by all factions belonging to the Cheonwoo Alliance. Even if the factions that belong to the Cheonwoo Alliance now share the same view as the Gu faction.”
Baekcheon looked at everyone sitting here. Everyone’s clear eyes were on him.
I know the anticipation in those eyes and the burden that attitude conveys. Baekcheon did not avoid any of them, but accepted them wholeheartedly and spoke with all his heart.
“Huashan Bay will remain in Cheonwoomaeng.”
The voice spread as clearly and distinctly as a line drawn with a single stroke on pure white paper.
“So, in the name of Hwasan Jang Mun-in, I declare that there will be no dissolution of the Cheonwoo Alliance. Even if all the sects leave the Cheonwoo Meng and only Hwasan remains, Hwasan will keep the name of the Cheonwoo Meng.”
The court’s mouths fell open.
What on earth is this kid talking about?
However, unlike the shock the court received, Baekcheon was extremely calm and weak when dealing with such a court.
“Oh, of course, please don’t misunderstand.”
“⋯⋯Misunderstanding?”
Misunderstanding, what misunderstanding?
Baekcheon, who used to speak sternly and endured like a mountain, this time spoke in a tone as soft as a breeze.
“Of course, the leader may not think so, but that does not mean that Hwasan is hostile to Shaolin or Gupailbang. “You’re heading to the same place, but you’re just taking a slightly different path.”
A warm smile appeared on his devoted face.
In any other situation, how could it not have a good meaning? But not now. Those who saw that smile, even Hwasan’s disciples, felt somewhat upset when they saw that smile.
“Even if we don’t fall under the command of the Gupa Ilbang, is it really true that Shaolin in the world can’t embrace even a volcano?”
“⋯⋯.”
“To resolve the crisis facing the powerhouse, we need the cooperation of the entire midfield. And as you know, aren’t I just a kid who doesn’t know anything about the world who has just become a long-time assistant manager?”
The moment the court’s mouth opened involuntarily, Baekcheon bowed his head in an extremely polite manner.
“Please give me more guidance in the future, boss.”
“Uh…”
The court was speechless with a look of shock on their faces.
Tang Kun-ak, who watched Baek-cheon openly eating away at the court, felt dizzy for a moment and closed his eyes tightly.
‘Why…’
Why do all the people of the Volcanic Sect… look like that? Why…
Everyone was feeling both joy and pain at the thought that the volcano they knew had returned.
