284 – Crushed by an uncalled disaster – 1
The bomb exploded suddenly.
No, I don’t know if this can be treated as a bomb, but it’s all sudden.
[ From March 1378, a welfare system for dispatched workers was implemented. It will be operated on a pilot basis, starting with the Imperial Household Ministry, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and will be applied to all departments and institutions of the empire by June 1380. ]
While contemplating what kind of gift would be good for Prince Majong’s birthday, the notice from the Ministry of the Royal Household was spread through the newsletter. Considering that the palace was the secretary and mouth of the imperial family, it was actually an order issued by the imperial family, more precisely, by the crown prince.
‘What is it?’
The problem is that the command is too sudden and the intention is unknown. Welfare for temporary workers? Apply from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Finance?
Well, it’s called welfare, so that’s not a bad thing. When it comes to the application of the Ministry of Finance, I am included. Whether it’s good or bad, the news is closer to the good side.
‘Why?’
But as I just thought, the problem is that I don’t know the intention. It is the national policy of the Kfelopen Empire that the country and its people are comfortable only when public servants are trained and trained. No one can deny that this is a low-tub passed down from the first emperor, Eimanka the Great.
Even the current emperor and crown prince could be the reincarnation of Eimanka the Great, even more so since they are grinding themselves as if they were parts of the empire.
But the imperial family creates a welfare system that allows the lower ones to breathe? On their own, without anyone’s petitions or pleas? At no cost?
‘It can’t be.’
Absolutely not. The imperial family is a group that never engages in a losing business. Aren’t they ruthless people who take something in return even if they give something as patronage?
On the contrary, they don’t do labor without any reward, but it’s all the more unreliable since it’s such a thorough imperial family. The imperial family I saw and experienced were not pure intentions.
Yeah, what’s the ulterior motive? There’s something I don’t know.
[ 2 Days of vacation per 3 weeks of dispatch period. The vacation can be used from the day of return from dispatch and is treated as a first priority vacation. ]
…But I guess it doesn’t matter if there’s an ulterior motive.
‘Two days out of three weeks.’
My hands trembled with emotion when I checked the detailed welfare information. If I apply this to my academy dispatch, it would be like taking more than 10 days of vacation per semester.
Wow, ten days? Ten days of vacation without worrying about being delayed because that is also accepted as a priority. Isn’t it the best I warned you that the experience so far is a poisoned Holy Grail, but something to know. If it’s poison anyway, you should take good care of the Holy Grail.
If you just keep your mouth shut, you will get 10 days of fixed leave per semester. If you think you endure from the first semester of the second year to the second semester of the third year, you will have at least 40 days of vacation.
“Good.”
It’s so good. I think we can stop praying for the Crown Prince’s eleven longevity for today.
***
In the end, after much thought, I accepted Ma Jong-gong’s petition. I feel ashamed to handle such a petition in the name of the imperial family, but if I think on the contrary, I can’t make my relationship with Prince Majong awkward because of such a trivial thing.
Okay, let’s think positively. If this system raises the morale of bureaucrats, it will be beneficial in the long run. If you overwork talented people in a short period of time, they cannot be used for long. Even the inspector general should be properly oiled so that it will last a long time.
In the first place, except for this academy case, what else would the inspector general be dispatched to? Giving up just two years is enough. You have to bear that much.
‘He is a beloved husband.’
I burst out laughing while rubbing the back of my neck. An imperial tycoon that even his father does not treat lightly, a hermit who lives only in the mage tower without paying attention to political influence or human relations.
When Ma Jong-gong falls in love, he moves actively and does not hesitate to do bizarre things for the object he loves. I really feel that the director of the inspection department is receiving a lot of love even though it is heavy.
However, at the same time, I am worried. Even though Ma Jong-gong is of mixed blood, Jangsu-jong’s blood flows, so isn’t it inevitably destined for the chief inspector to leave first? Considering that Duke Majong’s mother also died as if he were to follow after the death of the former Duke Serbet, I am concerned that the present love will turn into poison in the future.
‘That’s difficult.’
He has supported the empire for 100 years, and he is the Ma sect that should support it for hundreds of more years. He can’t help but go to Enen’s arms because his lifespan is over, but he can’t accept that he dies prematurely after being sick.
So, wouldn’t it be the way for the empire to have the director of the inspection department take care of all kinds of elixirs to live a long life? I don’t want to live like Prince Ma, and I don’t want to live until I’m 150.
No, there’s no way that Jong-Gong Ma didn’t know about my worries in the first place. Maybe he already has something he’s up to. So maybe he could be 300 instead of 150?
‘300.’
It makes me smile. The history of the empire is 300 years, and the next 300 years will be the responsibility of the inspector general.
It’s funny just to hear it—no, isn’t it good news? If my son, grandson, great-grandson, and great-great-grandson receive the loyalty of the Inspector General, the future of the empire will indeed be bright. Of course, it’s an idea that’s no different from an exaggerated delusion.
…300, It looks like it will come true. Ma Jong-gong’s love was heavy enough to make grandiose delusion a reality.
“Your Majesty, this is—”
“It’s just as the prince saw it.”
I rushed to the office when I was called by my father, and I received a document as soon as I arrived.
However, the content contained in the document did not have the value of just one page.
“I heard that Prince Majong is going to the academy.”
The emperor spoke in a calm voice, but his expression and posture conveyed confusion and chaos. It’s rare that the emperor has shown emotions like this.
But I can understand. I’m sure anyone who sees this document will have the same reaction.
‘Academy.’
What does this mean? It’s an academy, that Demon Lord is going to the academy. If it wasn’t for the emperor, I would have grabbed his head and collapsed.
I know that the Mage Tower sends a wizard to teach the academy students every year. The dispatch itself started at the invitation of the imperial family, so how can I not know? If the excellent wizards of the Mage Tower teach the future to lead the empire, it is the blessing of the empire and the imperial family.
Still, this is not the case. What the imperial family wanted was a teacher who would teach the future, not a monster who would threaten and frighten future peers. Isn’t it like a person who is superior to the academy principal is going to be an instructor right now?
“It seems that Prince Ma Jong has a strong attachment to his pupil. An outstanding wizard will appear within 10 years.”
I couldn’t bear to open my mouth, so I stayed silent, so my father quietly added.
‘Disciple?’
I can’t agree with that. No matter how you think about it, the reason why Ma Jong-gong goes to the academy is not because of his disciples, but for other reasons. For example, being the successor of the Krasius family, being the head of the inspection department, or being an inspector of the academy.
“Also, if Prince Majong stays at the academy, the distinguished guests of the three kingdoms will have an experience unlike any other. As the owner, it’s a pleasure.”
“Yes, indeed.”
But when I heard the words of my father, I had no choice but to bow my head. If the emperor thinks so, then he is right.
If the documents have already reached the father’s hand, then the dispatch of Prince Ma is decided. If the imperial family puts the brakes on it, it can be stopped, but if the royal family steps in and blocks what Duke Majong wants, it will only lead to a discord with the duke. This is something I can’t understand, and it’s not something that needs to be stopped.
Moreover, it seems that the emperor intends to use this opportunity to put greater pressure on the three kingdoms. Following the director of the inspection department, if Ma Jong-gong stays at the academy, it would be a big burden for the three kingdoms. No matter what reason the distinguished guests of the three kingdoms entered the school, they would not be able to move lightly.
Even the reason Prince Ma goes to the academy is for teaching. No matter how nominal it is, it is natural for a teacher to move for the sake of a student. Even if the three kingdoms protest about what is going on, it is an easy situation to ignore.
‘…That’s what you think.’
It’s complicated. When the father had an accident that transcended common sense, he began to think positively and in a happy direction.
He erases the aftermath of Prince Majong’s actions, political turmoil, and diplomatic issues from his head, and mentions only the advantages and points that can be utilized. Because if I don’t do that, I can’t bear to be sane.
‘Is this something a single person can experience?’
If you think about it, the reign of your father was more eventful than anyone else’s. From the moment he ascended the throne, he had to be labeled as the first collateral emperor of the empire, so how can he not be turbulent?
The empire inherited from the collateral emperor was plagued by corruption, starvation, and the secretly raising theocracy. Even one of the dukes, Golden Ball, increased his family by taking twelve wives, and on the border, local wars with kingdoms occurred frequently. Thinking of overcoming that hardship and putting the empire on the right track, a great subjugation war broke out, and the dispute over succession to the throne continued for a long time.
‘It’s terrible.’
If such bad news broke out one after another, it should have calmed down now, but these days, the director of the inspection department is standing at the center of the storm and causing all sorts of commotion. It was understandable even if the father’s mental strength had fallen to the ground.
“It is unprecedented for Prince Majong to be away for a long time, so the Crown Prince should also prepare.”
“Yes, Your Majesty the Father.”
It’s unfortunate.
***
My ears hurt.
“Take me too! Take me too!”
I want to ignore it in moderation, but I struggle so sadly that I can’t look away.
“It’s too much to be on the net or in the academy! Only me and Fenelia are left out!”
Besides, the justification is plausible, so I can’t bear to be ruthless.
“It’s too much! It’s really too much!”
“No, I didn’t know…”
“Just because you didn’t know doesn’t mean it didn’t happen!”
That’s right…
My mouth closed again at the very logical words. I don’t know why I only say the right things at times like this.
“If you’re going to the academy with Beatrix, take Penelia with me!”
In the meantime, it was touching to see him not forgetting to take care of section 4. Surely you are friends.
……
‘Damn it.’
I feel dizzy. I never imagined that Ma Jong-gong would become a dispatched instructor at the academy…