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My beginning (3)
First, twenty swordsmen were recruited.
Recently, positive rumors have been circulating about the Byeok clan inspection, so after hearing the news of the recruitment, about 100 people gathered. Because I revealed that I was running a small sword team, the number gathered was smaller than the number gathered at the last sword team recruitment.
But the number was much higher than I expected. A lot of people who failed the last round of sword training came, and a lot of new people came too.
Gwangdu was excited as he saw the warriors gathered in the back yard.
“young master! “I think there were a hundred more people!”
There was a wide range of ages, and unexpectedly, there were quite a few women.
“Are you going to hire women too?”
“If I can.”
“oh! “Let’s vote, let’s vote for all the women!”
“Do you like women that much?”
“It’s good, right? Rather than just being full of men.”
That’s not why I’m choosing a woman. While running the Murim Alliance, I became clearly aware of the importance of female warriors. When carrying out important operations, it was easy to disguise themselves in various ways if women were present. We can disguise ourselves as a couple, mother and daughter
It can also be disguised as a liver.
First of all, it is worth investing in several senses. Of course, they should be judged fairly and selected if they are competent.
“Now, let’s begin.”
One by one, each person came out and presented their herbivorous meal.
The test through mixing was omitted. I could tell what his skills were just by looking at him holding the military flag.
Among those who took the exam, forty people with good skills were initially selected.
The 40 people selected in the first round were interviewed one by one.
I don’t know how you can evaluate a person with just a few words, but I have had the experience of meeting many people.
“Why do you want to join the sword club?”
There were various answers. From the honest answer that it was to make money, to the desire to become a famous warrior, to the answer that it was out of respect for my father.
Actually, I didn’t pay attention to what the other person answered.
See if the other person is telling the truth. People who lie are marked. Even if it is not false, an answer for the sake of an answer is bound to be a mark.
We chose those who spoke sincerely rather than those who were good at speaking. Even if the skills are outstanding, personality traits that are too idiosyncratic are excluded.
As I said to Gwangdu earlier, the most important thing in a sword club is a sense of belonging. A sense of belonging arises when members of the same sword team can get along well.
I will continue to grow my sword belt. Among these, those who have grown well will become major lords and leaders in the future. In the future, I plan to raise not one sword belt, but ten or twenty sword belts.
That afternoon, I stood in front of the 20 swordsmen who passed the final exam. There were eighteen men and two women.
I did not hide my prayers. Instead, he uttered a more overbearing prayer. I don’t think there’s any need to hide the momentum of the first meeting between superiors and subordinates.
In a martial arts organization, a good leader is not a leader who is a good person. A good leader is one who is skilled and cool-headed and can protect his subordinates.
“I know you’ve heard many rumors about me.”
There will be various rumors ranging from rumors of a reform team to rumors of a reformation.
“There is one thing I want to say. Forget everything. “From now on, you will have to judge me for yourself.”
“all right!”
The voices of the swordsmen were loud. You may have already felt that my prayers are different from what you hear.
I am the person with the largest number of subordinates in this river.
However, this was the first time I had come face-to-face with low-level warriors like this. Because he lived as the best person in the world, and then quickly became a leader.
Can you really lead them well? My heart is pounding too.
If teaching Gwangdu is the first time teaching someone, it is also the first time leading the subordinates directly like this.
“I will never forget this meeting today.”
It might sound like something I say out of the ordinary to them, but it was my sincerity.
This day will be remembered as the beginning of history.
“Now, let’s select a leader.”
Everyone was nervous. Their lives will be completely different depending on who becomes the leader.
Among those present, a young man walked forward.
“Guan Hui (冠輝).”
“yes!”
This was someone I had been keeping an eye on.
The name is Gwanhwi. He is twenty-three years old. It is said that he applied after working as an instructor at a military officer, but he had a solid martial arts foundation.
What caught my eye was the answer in the interview.
“Why do you want to join the swordsman?”
“I want to succeed as an unmanned person.”
“Can you succeed if you join our sword club?”
“Can I be honest with you?”
“However much.”
“I heard a rumor. They say the Great Lord has changed. From a car changer to a pretty good person. He wants to learn the secret. “If I can change like that, I will be able to succeed in the future.”
It was a bold and confident statement.
Of course, it wasn’t just because of this answer. For a 23-year-old, his martial arts skills were solid, and he answered many other questions coherently. Besides, he only said what he wanted to say and didn’t say anything unnecessary.
“From now on, you will be the leader of our small sword team. “Can you do it well?”
“yes! Please leave it to me.”
Guan Hui answered without hesitation.
“good night! That’s all for today.”
We took them in and assigned them accommodation. There was still plenty of accommodation. When Byeokssi Inspection was at its peak, it accommodated much more people than this.
When I left the dorm, Gwangdu was waiting for me.
“How do you feel?”
What need I say?
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“Let’s have a drink.”
Just like my father and Seojung, I drank with Gwangdu until late at night.
It was a pleasant start.
* * *
From the next day, full-scale sword training began.
I was able to come up with a proper training plan thanks to the advice I received from Seojung.
Each swordsman had his or her own martial arts skills. All I have to do is guide them so that they can demonstrate their martial arts skills to the extreme.
Rewards and punishments were clarified. It is the most important element in governing an organization.
When good results were achieved in training, praise was given and awards were given. He personally gave prize money, and he also personally bought good weapons from Cheolbang and gave them as prizes.
Conversely, if you fall behind, you are punished.
But the punishment was not humiliating. It was a punishment that was acceptable to everyone and allowed it to lead to individual training.
After I established these clear principles and treated the swordsman, the atmosphere improved.
In my experience, the most important thing in an organization is its principles. The reason my subordinates are having a hard time is not because the work is difficult. It is difficult for a superior to do this and that without principles.
Of course, while training them, I also did not neglect my training.
I didn’t forget.
The most important thing is me.
I knew better than anyone else that the moment I collapsed, everything would end in an instant.
No matter how well I raise my sword, it will be over if I die.
I can understand this when I think about the enemies I faced.
No matter how well-trained the elites are, they are easily defeated once their leader is cut down. If the head is cut off, any ferocious beast will struggle for the last time before dying.
So, if I become stronger, it is for me, but at the same time, it is for everyone.
“How on earth do you have such good physical strength?”
While training together, Gwanhwi asked out of breath.
“This is what happens if you practice running and rolling for three hours in the morning.”
“You’re doing three tests or physical training?”
“In order to succeed in something, you need to put time and effort into it.”
“Time asks effort? “What do you mean?”
“It means that there must be a time when you become crazy about one thing and focus only on it. When I look back later, I can look back and see that I worked really hard back then. You said you wanted to succeed as an unmanned driver, right? Then bury your efforts in your time. If you bury it deeply, you can bury it
“You will have greater success.”
Guan Hui’s eyes sparkled. I knew that I would be running from dawn tomorrow.
“Thank you for the good teachings.”
The guy nodded and ran away.
As I was looking at Gwanhwi with a satisfied expression, Gwangdu suddenly approached me and spoke to me vaguely.
“Isn’t that too friendly?”
“what?”
“You didn’t say that to me earlier, right?”
“Is that so?”
Gwangdu made a bewildered expression.
“You really are doing too much!”
“Are you jealous?”
Gwangdu, who had hit the nail on the head, was shocked.
“Jealousy? I’m a man! “He’s a real man who has done everything!”
“don’t worry. “He’s not funny, right?”
Rather, Gwangdu’s expression hardened.
“If that doesn’t make me laugh… … .”
Without answering, I turned and walked away. Even without turning around, I could imagine what Gwangdu’s expression would be like.
“Young Master, you have changed!”
I planned to make Gwangdu compete with Gwanhui.
As people become closer, the tension in the relationship is lost. In the end, you end up making a mistake. I think it’s good to maintain a certain level of tension, no matter how close you are.
Perhaps the competition with Guan Hui will keep Gwangdu in suspense.
That will further develop Gwangdu itself and our relationship.
Indeed, from the next day, Gwanhwi began early morning training.
Individual training was not easy because the sword training itself was difficult.
But Gwanhwi was no ordinary guy.
He was strong-willed and venomous. Additionally, there was another desire to be a good leader.
Before going out for early morning training, I secretly went to the sponsorship where Gwangdu was training.
Indeed, my prediction was correct.
Gwangdu also woke up early in the morning and was practicing.
I smiled.
It will be good for both guys.
Yeah, go crazy. You have to be that crazy to do anything.
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Three days after Gwanhwi began individual training, one of the swordsmen joined the early morning training. Two days later, one more person joined.
Thanks to Gwanhwi, an atmosphere of hard work was created.
The sword belt was working better than I hoped.
The problem was actually mine. The money I currently had was about 3,500 nyang.
Considering the monthly salaries of 20 swordsmen and other incidental expenses, it was not the time to relax.
While I was wondering how to make money, Jongchonggwan visited me.
I came here because I clearly had something to say, but I said something else for no reason.
“Is the sword team being run properly? “You’re not wasting money when it’s useless, right?”
“Is there any way to do it well? “I have never managed my money properly.”
“I knew it would be like this.”
Although General Jong continued to click his tongue, his attitude was much softer than before.
“It’s not as easy as you think to feed someone.”
“It’s true when you actually try it.”
Jongchonggwan told me various stories. I wish I could just treat her well, but she grumbled and nagged me. But each word was advice that became flesh and bone.
Before standing up, he let out a sigh as if something suddenly occurred to him.
“You asked me before, right? “Is there any good young guy?”
This is what I told him when I went to ask him about Shandong Chamber of Commerce.
“Do you still need it now?”
In fact, I could see that this was what he had come to say.
“of course.”
“There is one guy who deserves it… … .”
“Who is that?”
“Even though he’s a useless guy who can barely do math.”
Probably not. If the General Secretary were to personally come and introduce the person like this.
“Go to Chuseong and find Gong Su-chan.”
Chuseong was located south of Gokbu, not far away.
“thank you.”
The governor waved his hand as if nothing had happened and left.
“Save your money!”
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I left home early the next day with Gwangdu in tow.
“If I’m not able to practice today and am caught up by the gwanjo leader, it’s all because of you!”
“Are you worried?”
“Of course. “I’m on the verge of being thrown to death.”
“haha.”
“You should say no, why are you laughing!”
This guy, you won’t catch up.
The Namhae Seven Styles learned by Gwangdu were incomparable to the martial arts learned by ordinary warriors. Gwangdu just doesn’t know because he hasn’t actually played with anyone else yet. Gwangdu was already stronger than the swordsmen gathered this time.
Before leaving for Chuseong, I bought Gwangdu two sets of military uniforms.
“I’m buying it for you because you’re so enthusiastic about training these days.”
Gwangdu smiled broadly.
“Thank you, thank you very much.”
Even though I was jumping up and down with joy, I chose a plain ceremonial uniform with a lighter color than mine, so as not to stand out more than my ceremonial uniform.
“I don’t think I can wear these clothes because it’s a waste. “I need to hang it in my room!”
“Is it that good?”
“This is my first time receiving clothes as a gift from someone.”
I was heartbroken for a moment, but I didn’t show it. Gwangdu is the first person to drink alcohol with me, sleep in the same room as me for the first time, and receive clothes as a gift for the first time.
Yes, let’s do the things you’ve never been able to do before, with me.
I’ll let you experience it all.
“Anyway, who are you going to meet?”
“Someone who may be responsible for our money issues in the future.”
“omg! “You are such an important person!”
Yeah, he’s important.
I was curious as to what kind of person Jongchonggwan had recommended.
That’s how Gwangdu and I arrived at Chuseong.
I asked several people and found Gong Su-chan’s house.
The place we arrived at was a very small and shabby Mook (茅屋).
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