Black Corporation: Joseon

Episode 1052 Aftereffects. (1)

Contest launched by the Empire: Overthrow the world that has been abandoned. There was no need to say that things were heating up inside the empire right away. Among the research institute’s researchers and the artisans of Area 51 and 52, all those with knowledge and experience rolled up their sleeves and participated in the contest.

“The prize is a prize, but it’s a reward! It’s a reward!”

They were the ones who knew better than anyone else the value of challenge records and response records. Starting from the research institute and Area 51 and 52, talented craftsmen from outside also began to participate in the contest.

“Do you think they’re the only ones who are smart? I let them know that I exist!”

Those who were considered noble in their own way took on the contest for the sake of their own pride. This was similar in Ming and Japan.

“You think only Koreans are smart! I will make my name known throughout the world!”

In the Ming Dynasty, craftsmen who were considered powerful in their own right submitted their entries to the contest. The prize money was a prize, but pride was a bigger reason. In Japan, a slightly different reason was added here.

“The countries of the world may know the empire and the name, but they don’t know much about Japan! Even if they do, they just think of it as a country that is good at making silk! If we succeed in this as a flying machine and a new power engine, the world will know clearly about us, Japan! No matter how good our alliance is, when will we? “We cannot remain buried in the shadow of the empire!”

In order to escape from the position of having the weakest presence among the three neighboring countries, King Ouchi Yoshioki of Japan decided to challenge the contest as a national policy and pushed it forward by crying out like this.

* * *

While craftsmen and politicians in the three Northeast Asian countries were taking active action, other countries were also showing various reactions. The first countries to receive the proclamation delivered by the Empire were Italy, Portugal, and Switzerland.

“This is crazy…”

“Should I say it’s imperial-like?’

The monarchs and politicians of the three countries who saw the imperial proclamation all reacted in a similar way. When they saw the huge prize money to be paid to the winner, they immediately said that he was crazy, but then they came to accept it. The economic power of the empire and the power of the emperor and the imperial family. It was because of the wealth and the personalities of the emperors. But the first to seriously consider this were the Italians.

“It is a well-known fact that the emperors have eccentric personalities. However, they are not the kind of people who would casually spend this much money, or so much money that it is safe to say they are crazy.”

“I agree. According to rumors, the first thing emperors learn about national affairs from the time they were crown princes is budget-related. They learned about budget and finance like that, so there’s no way they don’t have any ideas.” ”

Think about the previous emperor who came to Italy during the last unification war. Wasn’t he aiming for at least three goals with one task?” After

reflecting on Hyang’s actions during the Unification War as well as the behavior of the emperors who succeeded him, Italian politicians came to a conclusion after careful consideration.

– Hyang, the former emperor, and him. The reason that subsequent emperors pursued such projects was not simply luxury.

– There was confidence that the power engine that won the contest would bring benefits beyond the prize money.

– Considering the judgment of the imperial emperors, this event could not have been merely observed. No.

In the end, Italian politicians began to ask about those among their country’s craftsmen who would challenge this contest. After evaluating the performance and technical skills of the challengers, they selected those with high potential and began actively supporting them.

It wasn’t free. Portugal and Switzerland, seeing these movements of Italy, also began to make similar movements. Following the movements of Italy, Portugal and Switzerland, Spain and small Northern European princes also began to move together. Meanwhile, they were as

active in providing support as Japan. There were also countries that took action. In Europe, it was England, and in the Middle East, it was the Ottomans. England, which succeeded in shifting its economic focus from agriculture to commerce and industry, was well aware of the pros and cons of the steam engine. Thanks to this, it received a proclamation from the empire asking for permission to distribute it. As soon as he saw it, King Henry VII immediately hit his knee.

“It is indeed an empire! If the winner comes from England, England will be able to defeat France again! Cooperate actively with the movements of the empire!” King

Henry VII, who realized the future contained in the imperial proclamation, ordered active cooperation from his subjects. The country that showed as active movement as England was the Ottomans. They actively imported the empire’s civilization and technology. It was the Ottoman Empire that had a great revival.

* * *

“Although they were pagans, the emperors of the empire were outstanding people! These are not the people who would do something crazy just for their own luxury! There is a hidden meaning in it!”

The court was shaken by the words of the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II. The Grand Vizier, who was presiding over the Diwan, the highest council, immediately bowed his head and asked Bayezid II. “So then

. Should I deny the request? Rather, confusion is growing among the people after seeing the proclamation that came from across the Mediterranean.”

While the decision was delayed in the Ottoman court, rumors about a contest were spreading among the people. There was a commercial trip between Suez and the Mediterranean. It all started with the proclamations that the merchants brought from Italy and Portugal. Those who saw the proclamations and the Ottoman people who heard the rumors from them also began to be very agitated. In response to the

grand vizier’s question, Baezid II came to a different conclusion.

” No, we must also actively inform the public. As soon as we find out what they want, we need to take advantage of it as soon as possible. So far, we have only followed the empire. But if we pull this off properly, we can start like an empire.”

The Grand Vizier bowed his head at the words of Bajjyed II.

“I will do my best.”

* * *

“This is going to be bigger than I expected. “You lost?”

After hearing the report, Hyang looked slightly embarrassed and muttered.

– Not only in Europe but also around the world, all talented craftsmen, scholars, and inventors will be clinging to it.

– If so, the problem of the new power engine, which is currently at a standstill, will be quickly resolved. It will be possible.

– I do not expect an organization that can be commercialized right away to emerge. However, if the right framework is developed, the next step is possible with the technology that the empire has now.

– As a bonus, the empire’s nights will become a little quieter. That

was Hyang’s calculation up to this point. However, the situation was changing on a larger scale than Hyang expected.

“No, just opening my wallet is enough to make you call me crazy, so why are you guys even opening their own wallets!”

England, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy, and Ottoman actively supported their nationals competing in the competition, leading to a bigger problem than expected. This was not only Hyang grumbling. Wand, who returned from Gyeongbokgung Palace to Hyeondo Sinji, also grumbled at the growing problem.

However , Later, after hearing the inside story through various channels, all three generations smiled bitterly.

“It’s karma…”

“It’s karma.”

“Even if the situation and circumstances are the same, why me!”

And other countries in the imperial court also said, A similar story emerged:

“We also need to select and support those who challenge the contest.”

“There are already many people in other fields who are working tirelessly with the goal of being listed on the entry list. However, I do not think it is appropriate to support only those who participate in the contest.”

Although the county expressed its refusal, the ministers repeatedly insisted on supporting.

“The gods do not have much knowledge about power engines. However, even if we look at the steam engine alone, there are more than one place where it is useful. If so, it is certain that the new power engine will also have many uses. To put it another way, it means that great wealth is guaranteed. Since it is safe to call it a treasure rather than a piece of equipment, I believe that we should not allow other countries to obtain it first. Although it may be said that it is against fairness, given the circumstances, I think an exception should be made. your majesty! Please grant it!”

“Please grant it!”

“It is certain that the new power engine will be of great help to the future of the empire. But the same applies to other fields.”

Hyeon repeatedly refused, but the ministers again urged Hyeon.

“The future of the empire is at stake. “Please inform me!”

“Please inform me!”

“Hehe, you are telling me?”

Hyun laughed and muttered to himself.

‘You said three or three times, so this should have been enough, right?’

“I understand very well what your worries are. Come up with a proper policy and bring it. I will look into it and decide whether it is OK or not.”

“Seong-eun is devastated!”

In this way, the Empire also joined the race. And upon hearing this, Hyang burst into laughter.

“Hehehe. They say, ‘Children’s fights become adults’ fights…’

Meanwhile, there were countries that suffered unexpected damage. France and Habsburg, who were in the midst of war.

* * *

A new external combustion engine used in flying machines. As soon as they heard the Empire’s announcement that it was selling , France and Habsburg immediately sent messengers to the Empire:

“Shut up and tell me the amount! How much will it take?”

“Will it be delivered? If the Empire delivers, they won’t be able to touch it.”

“Delivery is possible! Isn’t quick delivery the Empire’s creed?”

In this way, the Empire delivered the new external combustion engine that had been ordered. The problem was that the Empire did not only deliver the new external combustion engine. The Empire’s proclamation that came with the new external combustion engine was issued to France and This put the Habsburgs in an awkward position.

The craftsmen who saw the contents of the proclamation rushed to leave the site.

“Leaving the workshop is a violation of the contract!”

“Then czar!”

“If done properly, you can gain both wealth and honor. This is a golden opportunity, but are you just wasting your time here? That can’t be possible!”

Saying the above, the craftsmen left the self-propelled flight and blade manufacturing plants. To solve the problem, France appealed to the craftsmen’s patriotism.

“This is for the great France! Come back!”

It was an appeal for return based on the sense of belonging to ‘French people’ that had strengthened after the Hundred Years’ War. However, such a strong sense of patriotism and belonging had not yet taken root. Accordingly, the French government began to make threats. .

“This is treason!”

The craftsmen responded as follows:

“Hmph! Did you read the contract properly? Did I sell some kind of state secret? What kind of treason is it that you quit work because you are ‘unwell’ and ‘for personal reasons’? Do it according to the law, do it according to the law!”

As the craftsmen responded by filing a lawsuit, the French government became even more embarrassed. Compared to the Habsburgs, France was a little better. Still, some people came back. The Habsburg situation was the worst.

Support the Habsburgs. The feudal lords had diverted their funds and artisans by developing a new type of dictatorship.

“This is treason!”

“Isn’t this war not the war of the Holy Roman Empire, but the war of the Habsburgs? “I never agreed!”