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My beginning (4)
“Isn’t the house too shabby for someone who is responsible for money matters?”
Gwangdu lowered his voice and spoke to me.
Indeed, the house was old and shabby, as if it would collapse at any moment. I wondered if I had come to the wrong house.
“As long as the people inside are not shabby. “Call me.”
“yes.”
Gwangdu said loudly.
“Are you there?”
Then the door opened and a man who looked to be in his mid-thirties appeared. Her tall, thin body, messy hair, and bushy beard. She had an appearance that went well with this old mojo.
Gwangdu quickly whispered to me.
“The people inside are also shabby, aren’t they?”
“Just what I have in mind doesn’t have to be shabby.”
After whispering to Gwangdu, I politely asked the man.
“Are you Teacher Gong?”
“What are you doing, teacher? Yes, I’m going to give it a go. “What brought you here?”
“The head of the Byeok Clan Prosecutor’s Office introduced me to you.”
For a moment, Gong Su-chan was startled. It seems he never imagined that the General Secretary would introduce himself.
“Please come in.”
I went into the room. It was a small room, and there were books piled everywhere.
“Excuse me, but what is your relationship with the Commander-in-Chief?”
“You are my teacher.”
Gwangdu and I were surprised. He had no idea that the eccentric Chong General had a disciple.
“Is your teacher doing well?”
“I hope you are in good health.”
“Fortunately, the. “But why did you come to see me?”
“I am Byeokridan, the successor to Byeok Clan Sword. “I needed a general manager, so I went to see Mr. Gong.”
He asked me with an unexpected look on his face.
“Are you saying you’re going to use me as commander-in-chief?”
“That’s right. “Master gave me a recommendation.”
“Does the teacher tell me why I live buried in the wilderness?”
“no.”
“As expected, it was like that.”
“I guess each person had their own circumstances.”
Gong Su-chan suddenly blurted out something that was not even asked.
“I killed someone. “I killed the owner who hired me.”
He got up from his seat. His attitude was that now that he had told the story, he had nothing more to say.
“Have a nice trip. “I won’t see you off.”
But I had no intention of going back.
“I don’t think you need to worry about that. “I am not a person so weak that I die from being hit by an abacus.”
He looked straight at the embarrassed Gong Su-chan and said.
“He must have been someone who deserved to die.”
Otherwise he wouldn’t be here. Because if he killed an innocent person, he would have paid the price. And he wouldn’t have even said these words with his own mouth.
“What kind of person was the owner?”
Gong Soo-chan probably didn’t expect me to ask this question, but he answered with a puzzled expression.
“He deserved to die.”
“Then you killed it well.”
“Are you saying it has nothing to do with it?”
“exactly.”
“This is my first time. Everyone said I did a good job, but no one wanted to hire me. “I felt uncomfortable about that.”
“It’s no problem for me at all. “This is what I want to ask.”
“What is it?”
“Are you ready to start work?”
There was silence for a moment.
Soon Gong Soo-chan asked.
“Do you believe me?”
I shook my head.
“It would be a lie if you believed it. “Because I don’t know anything about you yet.”
“But why do you want to take me away?”
“It’s because I trust the person who introduced you.”
Additionally, I believed in the power of relationships. If Jongchonggwan had walked into my life and introduced me to this person, this relationship would also have some meaning.
“Would you like to join me?”
“I also want to ask you one thing.”
“Ask as much as you want.”
“What are your dreams for the future?”
“We are making Byeok Clan Gate the best sect in Jungwon.”
There was silence again.
Soon, Gong Su-chan tightened his eyes and spoke.
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“I’ll pack my bags and come see you tomorrow.”
“Thank you.”
Only after coming out did Gwangdu speak out what he had been holding back.
“I guess you liked it.”
“Isn’t it fresh? “A commander-in-chief reeks of blood.”
“Well, anyway, as long as you do your job well, that’s enough.”
“Will I do well?”
“yes?”
“He is an idealist. When he asked me one question, he didn’t ask about my capital or how much my monthly salary was, but about my dreams.”
“Then why did you choose that person?”
“If your goal is to be the best in Shandong, you will need a very realistic commander-in-chief. However, if the goal is to be the best in the central region, I think a general manager like that would be fine.”
Gwangdu made a knowing expression.
“Something is difficult.”
“It won’t be difficult. If you can’t do a good job, just get fired. “Can’t we just get another commander-in-chief?”
“It’s cruel!”
“It’s cool-headed.”
In fact, Naengcheol hasn’t even started to ‘cold’ yet.
I know. What is it like dealing with people crazy about power? This is not an opponent that dreamers can defeat. Goodness becomes a mockery and dreams are torn to shreds.
To beat them, you have to be more cool-headed than them.
* * *
The next day, Gong Su-chan packed his bags and entered Byeokri Geommun.
After changing into clean clothes, taking a bath, and shaving my beard and hair clean, I looked like a different person from yesterday.
While I was unpacking, Jongchonggwan heard the news and came to visit me.
“Are you here?”
Gong Su-chan bowed down on the spot.
“long time no see.”
Although it was just an exchange of greetings, I guessed that there was some unspeakable story between the two.
The relationship between the two was awkward, but amid Jongchonggwan’s bluntness, he was glad to see his student whom he had not seen in a long time. It was my first time seeing the faintness in the Commander-in-Chief’s eyes.
The Commander-in-Chief told me.
“Buy a drink.”
“Yes, of course.”
I could tell. He said thank you for accepting his disciple.
If this relationship between priests and priests exchanges some kind of positive influence, accepting the compliment will be a good thing for Byeok’s inspection.
If we had reunited after such a long time, we might have exchanged a few friendly words, but this is what Jongchonggwan said.
“You will need to be very careful because there are not enough people to become your master.”
After saying that as if telling me to listen, the governor left.
He sounds like a grumpy old man.
I said with a smile.
“As you heard, that’s the situation.”
Then I handed him 3,000 nyang, excluding 500 nyang.
“With this money, we have to feed 20 swordsmen as well. Of course, your monthly salary is also included.”
“all right.”
He didn’t look worried at all.
“Are you okay?”
“Didn’t you call me because the situation was difficult?”
From the first day, I liked this confident attitude rather than saying things that were disappointing.
“I need a lot of money from now on.”
“I will do my best.”
“Thank you. “I will only trust you.”
A sword belt was created, and a governor was created to manage the money.
Twenty sword corps, one commander.
Even comparing it to the Murim Alliance is a ridiculous scale.
But one important thing is that the first step has been taken.
* * *
There was news that a coronation ceremony for the leader of the Murim Alliance was held.
It was said that invitations were only sent to important families in the central region. Invitations came to several clans, including Yang Xiaobang and Song Jajang, but not to our family.
It was something that spoke to the reality of our family.
If I hadn’t met Gal Sa-ryang and Baek-pyo last time, I would have tried to attend this inauguration ceremony anyway.
But now I wasn’t interested.
Baekpyo would be doing business at the Baram Bar, and Galsaryang would be taking care of himself.
After dinner, I went to see my father. He was worried that he might feel bitter even though he didn’t show it on the outside.
I understand the minds of the leaders better than anyone else. You will be upset that you did not receive the invitation to the Murim League that you received in the past. It’s also an invitation to the king’s coronation ceremony.
“Father, would you like to have a drink with your son for the first time in a while?”
When I shook the bottle of alcohol I had brought with me, my father looked surprised. There is no way Byeokridan would have ever done something like this.
“Let’s go out and have a drink anyway.”
“great.”
I sat in the pavilion in the garden with my father. I thought she came out well as spring was in full swing.
I poured myself a drink and accepted the drink my father gave me.
“Now, let’s have a toast.”
I clinked the glass my father held out vigorously.
It’s my first time too. Drinking like this with my father. It feels a little strange.
“How about the sword belt?”
“I think it started off well.”
“Handling people is not easy. “Don’t look down on people just because they are your subordinates, but always get into the habit of thinking from the other person’s perspective.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
My father emptied his glass and I drank along. I don’t normally like alcohol, but perhaps because of my mood, today’s alcohol tasted good.
We drank alcohol while chatting about various things.
The topic of the invitation was not brought up until the drinking party was over. I thought that just being together like this would provide better comfort.
* * *
A month later, Gong Su-chan came to me saying he had something to say.
“What’s going on?”
“First of all, out of the money you gave me, I diversified investments of 2,000 nyang into three companies.”
He held out a piece of paper. It was written down how much he had invested in which top.
There were two ways to invest at the top: long-term investment and short-term investment.
Usually, the upper level conducts business with its own money, but there are also cases where external money is brought in to do business. If there is a profit, the profit is distributed to those who invested. Naturally, high-risk businesses were highly profitable.
All current investments were short-term investments.
“Investment in Zhonghua Trading Company was profitable.”
“How much did you earn?”
“I invested 400 nyang and earned 150 nyang minus the principal.”
“oh! “You earned a lot.”
“Results for the remaining two upper grades will be released in two months. “The expected profit is four hundred nyang.”
If you invested 2,000 nyang and earned 550 nyang in three months, this was a great feat.
I don’t know if he was an idealist, but at least he proved that his skills as a commander-in-chief were great. Moreover, investing with such confidence from the beginning means that you have studied the mid-range commerce.
What I liked was that I didn’t make any risky investments. It must have been a temptation that I might fall into because I wanted to look good.
“Although we only invested in three places this time, we plan to increase it little by little.”
“Honestly, I am not familiar with business affairs. Let the commander-in-chief take care of it. Instead, please report it without fail.”
“of course. Oh, and as you know, there are other ways to make money.”
“Which one?”
“There are times when you need unmanned people at the top. “There are cases where the flag alone is not trustworthy, or additional military force is necessary.”
It was also a way for the clan to make money. Usually, local officials provide voluntary support. Of course, the clan steps in to help them when they are in trouble.
However, except for a few famous sects, it is difficult for a sect to be maintained solely through sponsorship. So, they either start their own business or enter into an agreement with another sect or merchant to make a profit.
I understand that Byeok’s inspection is also doing a variety of things.
“I understand. But it is still too early for our sword team. “When the time comes, I will speak first.”
“all right.”
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The sword training continued.
Gwanhwi completely captured the atmosphere. Because he worked hard and led by example, he did not complain about the young leader, which he could have done at least once.
Once the sword stand was functioning properly, the existing sword stand also began to be influenced by us.
He said that as word spread that the small sword brigades train and live hard, the existing sword brigades also started saying that we should also be nervous.
Yes, you should be nervous.
Soon our small sword team will overtake them.
Two months have passed since the sword belt was created.
I heard that a new appointment has been made in the Murim Alliance.
Many people said they had changed hands. It was said that he became Sima Qian (司馬天) as the new military general. Sima Qian was a person who had a close relationship with Qian Daowen from long ago.
There was no news about what happened to Galsaryang. He would probably have been demoted or demoted to general military status.
But I wasn’t worried. Because I believed that it would handle itself well.
I plan to make Galsaryang and Baekpyo mine as soon as possible.
If they don’t want to, I won’t force them, but if they show up as people who want to dream together, we can do it together.
To do that, I have to become strong. My sword belt must become stronger. Just as the first step is important in anything, how this team grows will have a big impact on future sword teams.
Fortunately, the training over the past two months had completely changed the movements of the sword belt.
In particular, Gwanhwi and the three or four others who had taken early morning training had clearly improved their skills. The atmosphere within the sword team was not bad.
I decided that it was time and immediately called the official.
“Gwanjojang.”
“Yes, my lord.”
I spoke powerfully while looking at Gwanhwi’s lively eyes.
“Now is the time.”
It was time to go for practical training.
“Assemble everyone.”
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