Tree with Deep Roots Summary 8

Tree with Deep Roots Episode 8

Kang Chae Yun confronts Yoon Pyeong

Yoon Pyeong: Don’t come close to me….I have no interest with the wretch like you

Kang Chae Yun: I understand

Yoon pyeong flies away as Kang Chae Yun follow then fought in mid air as Kang Chae Yun splits Yoon Pyeong’s mask in half & is taken aback

Yoon Pyeong: Chul…Sang Sul (mastery of body lightness)?

Kang Chae Yun: How is it then?

Yoon Pyeong: Who…are you?

Kang Chae Yun: Didn’t you mentioned that you don’t have the slightest interest with the kind of people the likes like me…why…are you curious?…Now you are starting to has interest about me….curious

Yoon Pyeong draws his swords as Kang Chae Yun runs to clash with Yoon Pyeong

Kang Chae Yun: Wretched brat!!!!

Kang Chae Yun & Yoon Pyeong clashes as Kang Chae Yun gets a upper hand on Yoon Pyeong

Sejong & Mo Hyul finds out from So Yi that Kang Chae Yun is also in the scene. Mo Hyul tells Sejong that he will bring troop to look into the matter then to find jang Seong Su. Mo hyul asked So Yi where is the place

Kang Chae Yun tells Yoon Pyeong that he is fairly disappointment that his skill is only at a meagre level. Yoon pyeong tells that just a short distance in the skill that he is now panting like a dog. Yoon Pyeong tells that Kang Chae Yun laughter is also really rough. Kang Chae Yun asked whether Yoon Pyeong can defeat him. Yoon Pyeong asked who is he actually. Kang Chae Yun tells that that Yoon Pyeong should know, he is Auxiliary guard from Shin squad Kang Chae Yun then asked who is Yoon Pyeong actually but then when he is arrest they slowly will able to interrogate that information from him then Kang Chae Yun asked whether Yoon Pyeong fight on & encourage when Mo Hyul comes & orders the place to be search. Kang Chae Yun know it is Mo Hyul & is distracted as Yoon Pyeong takes the opportunity to escape by ‘flying” off but drops Jang Seong Su’s book as he took off. Kang Chae Yun pick it up & kept it then gave chase as they “flying” in pursuit

Yoon Pyeong comes to Cho Da then threatened Cho Da with his blade. Kang Chae Yun asked what does he want to do. Yoon Pyeong tells that they will have to fight another time as Yoon Pyeong stabs Cho Da then tells Kang Chae Yun that he needs to go back to Mo Hyul in order for Cho Da to survive. If Kang Chae Yun wish to forsake Cho Da then continue with the chase. Yoon Pyeong flies off, while Kang Chae Yun stay back to nurse Cho Da. Cho Da asked Kang Chae Yun not to bother about him & give chase but Kang Chae Yun takes no heed & asked Cho Da to keep still. Yoon Pyeong comes back to Jang Seong Su who already turn stiff

Kang Chae Yun piggyback Cho Da & meets with Mo Hyul then asked what has happened. Bok Bak sees Cho Da seriously wounded as Kang Chae Yun tells it is killer. Mo Hyul tells that the killer escape as Kang Chae Yun tells probably so. Mo Hyul asked about Jang Seong Su as Kang Chae Yun tells he doesn’t know about Jang Seong Su but anyhow the killer has kill another person. Kang Chae Yun told that they heard shouts then went to investigate, probably over there, the body should be there. Mo Hyul asked Kang Chae Yun to lead them to the place

Then they find that Jang Seong Su body is missing as other goes searching. Mo Hyul asked what has happened there is nothing here. Kang Chae Yun say it is strange as it should be close by. Mo Hyul asked whether Kang Chae Yun hears this correctly. Kang Chae Yun is affirms of it then the Captain finds some blood stained & some fabric as the Captain tell that the killer might probably taken away the body

The next day, Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong hears that Jang Seong Su has been murdered & now his body is missing. Then Ga Li Ryeo patch up Cho Da who is resting with Bak Bok staying beside Cho Da & all of them sleeping soundly. Kang Chae Yun comes in wakes them up. Bak Bo acknowledge Kang Chae Yun arrival & tells that because it was late night (Sam Gyeong), therefore in an emergency, they call Ga Li Ryeo to come. Kang Chae Yun asked Cho Da how is he doing, is he alright. Cho Da tells that he is fine. Bak Bo tells that it is very unlucky that he is not dead. Cho Da goes name calling Bak Bo a pig while Bak Bo tells that Cho Da is not gratitude at all to what he has done for him in saving that lowly wretched life of his, it is better he bury him. Kang Chae Yun stare at Bak Bo then grabs his collar then ask him to listen carefully, there is low class people in status & origin but never a lowly wretched life then ask bak Bo to remember this well until his death. Bak Bo acknowledge

Sam Gyeong is the period refer to the hours between 11pm to 1am

Sergeant Jeong comes in as Bak Bo quickly goes behind Sergeant Jeong for protection then Bak Bo notice Sergeant Jeong look dazed & asked what is the matter & asked whether he has seen a ghost. Sergeant Jeong falls on to the floor & mutter Gyeonghoeru Pavilion

Gyeonghoeru, also known as Gyeonghoeru Pavilion in Gyeongbokgung Palace, is a hall used to hold important and special state banquets during the Joseon Dynasty is built on an island of an artificial rectangular lake. The Gyeonghoeru Pavilion seen on the scene of the drama is built in 1867 by Gojong

Jang Eun Seong enters Hwang Hee’s office calling out to him as Hwang Hee asked what is the matter that he looks so panic stricken. Jang Eun Seong tells there is trouble. Kang Chae Yun, Bak Bo & Ga Li Ryeo runs to Gyeonghoeru Pavilion where Sejong is already there with many has gathered as the focus in on the lake, Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong, Jeong In Ji, Mo Hyul, So Yi as the soldier is dragging something out of the lake. Bak Bo asked what is that as the soldier pull in a boat with a corpse as Jo Mal Saeng & Yi Sin Jeok joins the ground. Seong sam Mun among the crowd. Ga Li Ryeo acknowledge Mo Hyul who asked him to identify the body. Ga Li Ryeo uncover the sheet to find that it is Jang Seong Su’s body as everyone is in horrors & So Yi faints seeing it is Jang Seong Su as her colleagues supports her. Mo Hyul tells there is something under the corpse as he asked Ga Li Ryeo to move the body to retrieve it

It is a banner that writes a message that “flower is just a mere flower, it can never be root”. Seong sam Mun is so shock that he just sat down in a thud. Sejong look at the message & is fuming inside. Sejong walks back then said this is “Mil Bon” doing then Mil Bon really exists then whether this is indeed Jeong Gi Jun then recalls young Jeong Gi Jun saying that he can’t do nothing

Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong said to Sejong that he can’t think of anyone who will do such an atrocities acts. Sejong mumbles that he need to sleep. Mo Hyul asked what did Sejong said. Sejong said that he is sleepy & tells that he needs an afternoon nap & asked them to leave. Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong, Jeong In Ji & Mo Hyul left Sejong’s chambers. Mo Hyul tells that Sejong is a person who don’t even sleep well in the nights but however for a afternoon nap. Mo Hyul tells since he serve Sejong, it is a 1st time Sejong has taken a afternoon nap

Jeong In Ji tells that this kind of murderous killing is also the 1st time, hopefully Sejong is able to recover & stand up to confront the matter. Mo Hyul say that if it is that, it is well & fine but then Mo Hyul said that he has a feeling of uneasiness regards to the matter

Sejong is grasping in pain on his chest as he mutter that this is the doing of “Mil Bon” then Jo Mal Saeng words playing in his mind as he says that among the government official who are members of ‘Mil Bon”, they has no idea then Jo Mal Saeng tells that without insider support how can they infiltrate into the palace, then as a King, Sejong will need to lay his suspicion on the least & if King keep off guard then the palace will have another bloodshed. Sejong grasp to asked whether the King has to do this

Taejong lay dying telling that the poison of power, if continues to ignore it then to use the method of patience & aspiration then Taejong laughs to asked whether this is a path that a man should walk. Taejong tells that Sejong will walk a more brutal path in comparison to his. Sejong asked whether it is a brutal path. Sejong agrees that it is a brutal path but then Sejong tells he & his father are different. Sejong tells he will not be suspicious, will not slaughter & kill, he will not do…

So Yi is also having shallow & grasping breathing & running a fever as palace lady 1 asked her colleague to get some cold water. Palace lady tells So Yi to calm down & breathes slowly. The palace lady 2 tells that because of So Yi, they aren’t having an easy life. Palace lady 2 complains that it is not only So Yi who saw the body. Palace lady 1 coaxed So Yi to calm her nerves

Jo Mal Saeng walking in dazed as he recalls seeing the banner. Jo Mal Saeng there is another verse that comes after that “If the impossible appear to this world”…..Yi Sin Jeok in his office mutters how can this be happening

Seong Sam Mun & park Paeng Nyeon meets as Seong Sam Mun pass a letter to Park Paeng Nyeon as he ask what is this & why the application of leave. Seong sam Mun tells that last night he met Jang Seon Su. Park Paeng Nyeon tells whether he was on the way to Samgaksan. Seong Sam Mun tells that Jang Seong Su has the Cheon Ji tattoo, also Jang Seong Su said that he want to give him the answer then Park Paeng Nyeon tells that this is to say that last night when he was killed….Seong Sam Mun tells that he must find out…what is the answer…no matter what or how.

So Yi pack some things as the palace lady 3 dissuade her as with her current condition of health where does she want to go. Palace lady 2 asked didn’t So Yi has mentioned even she goes there, there is nothing. Palace lady 1 Jang Seong Su’s body has been taken away, will that item he will just place it around. Palace lady 3 tell that what Palace lady 2 say is true, it is because of that item, there is that high possibility that Jang Seong Su was killed for it
So Yi recalls Jeong In Ji then when Kang Chae Yun fought with Yoon Pyeong, the book was not seen. So Yi set off as palace lady 2 asked if So Yi wish to go, to go, he doesn’t know it is hardship for her. Palace lady 2 tell that this is her illness. Palace lady 1 tell it is indeed her ailment, they all have knowledge of So Yi’s illness. Palace lady 3 asked whether So Yi is doing out of her own guilt, she is worried about that, So Yi must be really sad. So Yi leaves the palace as Bak Bo notice her

Yi Sin Jeok & Jang Eun Seong in a discussion. Jang Eun Seong tells about the year Gi Chuk, strange book published in winter, the 1st page has this phase & has already has people in frenzy debates that it goes without notice. Yi Sin Jeok asked what is Jang Eun Seong’s perspective in this matter. Jang Eun Seong tells that it is a joke. Jang Eun Seong tells that when he was young, he has heard of the phase. In the year of Gi Chuk, Jeong Do Jeon’s nephew, Jeong Gi Jun came to the academic circles & left fame literary works that will make Do Bo & So Dong Po cry. The 1st phase “ Flower is just a flower, it may never take root” but however this is what is rumoured & he has never personally met the person & moreover it already many years & they are now just gossips. Yi Sin Jeok asked what is opinion on “Mil Bon”. Jang Eun Seong surprise that Yi Sin Jeok believe in the myth of “Mil Bon”. Yi Sin Jeok said it is not the question to believe or not to believe. Yi Sin Jeok said that it is because that long ago he was “Mil Bon” therefore he is now saying this. Jang Eun Seong is surprised

So Dong Po is Su Dong Po (1037-1101) is a famous Song Dynasty writer, poet, artist, calligrapher, pharmacologist, gastronome & Statesman

Do Po is Du Fu (712-770) was a prominent Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty. Along with Li Bai (Li Bo), he is frequently called the greatest of the Chinese poets

Flashback, Yi Sin Jeok goes to meet Jeong Gi Jun & weeping that jeong Do Gwang as Bon Won has passed away. Jeong Gi Jun asked Yi Sin Jeok to secure his foundation & status in Joseon then wait for his next orders. Yi Sin Jeok asked how as Jeong Gi Jun said that it is the order from “Bon Won”. Jeong Gi Jun tells that he will definitely return then at the time Yi Sin Jeok must have an important officialdom & Ministerial posting in Joseon government & asked whether he understands as Yi Sin Jeok accept the order. Yi Sin Jeok tells where will Jeong Gi Jun go. Jeong Gi Jun said somewhere discreet that he can hide among the crowds. Jeong Gi Jun pass him a document for him to accept it

Jang Eun Seong asked whether Yi Sin Jeok is frightening him or is Yi Sin Jeok joking then asked it is just a joke, how can Yi Sin Jeok be “Mil Bon”. Yi Sin Jeok tells that why he is telling this to Jang Eun Seong that it can be say that Yi Sin Jeok acknowledge Jang Eun Seong as his people & his pledge. Jang Eun Seong say that he is always Yi Sin Jeok’s people but the Yi Sin Jeok tell that it has not come to that extent yet. Yi Sin Jeok tells that Jang Eun Seong now has the knowledge whether or not he will soon die or not, whether he can live or not then Yi Sin Jeok asked whether he understand what he has just said. Jang Eun Seok acknowledge that he query that is it really…Yi Sin Jeok tells that it has been 20 years, the next order has not come, he thinks that the sect has long been extinct therefore he will follow his own written path then found the position he is at it is not that he follow orders. However after 20 years, the next order finally came & he pass a letter. Jang Eun Seong reads it & asked what is this as he reads that the “language” is burn, palace with be tarnish with blood, then tells that Yi Sin Jeok will have known that the time has arrive. Yi Sin Jeok tells that printing bureau has been burn down, today blood has been pour in the palace. Jang Eun Seong tells that jang Seong Su’s death

Do Dam Taek question why yesterday Jang Seong Su went to Samgaksan. Yoon Pyeong report that he is suppose to meet someone. Do Dam Taek asked whether he was to meet Seong Sam Mun. Yoon Pyeong said it is not as Seong Sam Mun doesn’t seem to have any knowledge. Shim Jong Soo said this is why he has taken leave, it seems that Seong Sam Mun decided to get involve. Do Dam Taek notice that Yoon Pyeong has a cut on his face & enquire what happened. Shim Jong Soo turns then asked is it because of the Auxiliary guard Kang Chae Yun’s doing. Yoon Pyeong denies that it wasn’t that he got into an accident from the process of handling Jang Seong Su’s body. Yoon pyeong mutter Kang Chae Yun

Samgaksan is located between the northwest part of Seoul and Goyang-si in Gyeonggi-do

Yoon pyeong now works in the kiln then a worker comes as Yoon Pyeong asked him to go quickly to Hamgildo to find Yi Bang Ji as the worker acknowledge. Seong Sam Mun learns from the old servant that he confess to Kang Chae Yun about the stolen corpses.

Hamgildo is presently Hamgyeong Province currently part of North Korea

Ga Li Ryeo examine Jeong Sam Su’s stiff corpse then draw a large needle from Jang Seong Su’s head. Ga Li Ryeo tells when he first saw the body, he thought of this. Ga Li Ryeo tells that this position is the acupuncture point of the head, once it enter the acupoints it will trigger the meridian system & bring death but however it doesn’t end there but that the body had stiffen & Ga Li Ryeo said it is Nux-Vomica seed poison & it is poison among poison. Kang Chae Yun leave the examination room then senses that someone is following him then continues his walk then realise who it may be Kang Chae Yun allow Seong Sam Mun to kidnap him. Seong Sam Mun wearing a mask rather amateurish demands Kang Chae Yun to tell him everything about his investigation & how much he understand the cases. Kang Chae Yun pretend that Seong Sam Mun look rather familiar & asked where have they met before. Seong Sam Mun asked Kang Chae Yun to reveal about Jang Seong Su cause of death as Kang Chae Yun tells that he doesn’t know anything then he doesn’t know who the murderer is or where the murder scene was. Seong Sam Mun asked him to play act as he took out a book & said that he should know. Kang Chae Yun takes the book off him & asked what is this when Seong Sam Mun realise that Kang Chae Yun has escape from his bondage ropes

Nux-Vomica seeds are button like seeds although it has medicinal in value but it is high toxic

Seong sam Mun nursing is black eye as Kang Chae Yun swing his sword & Kang Chae Yun tell that Seong Sam Mun stole his investigation journals as he put his sword back to his sheath then tell what more when Seong sam Mun dare to steal corpses what is there. Kang Chae Yun question why Seong Sam Mun stole the corpses whether he want to verify something or whether he wish to conceal something. Seong Sam Mun tell there is no need for him to explain to Kang Chae Yun. Kang Chae Yun tells that the time that the corpses was stolen, it was such a coincidence as he mentioned that he wanted to do a body examination on all Jiphyeonjeon scholars then it happened

Kang Chae Yun rolls up Seong sam Mun shelves & finds the tattoo. Kang Chae Yun tells that Heo Dam, Yoon Pil & also Jang Seong Su the dead scholars who has been killed, all of their bodies has found that there is a tattoo, what is this then. Seong sam Mun tells does Kang Chae Yun think that he will reveal it, even though Kang Chae Yun wants to kill him…Kang Chae Yun gave Seong Sam Mun the “Gun Na Mi Yok” as Seong Sam Mun reads it then Kang Chae Yun asked what does it mean. Seong Sam Mun said how a King can be benevolent. Kang Chae Yun tell he could get that meaning by seeing that. Seong Sam Mun tells that the explanation is not like that. Kang Chae Yun tells this is what they need to research on. Seong Sam Mun asked why he needs to

Kang Chae Yun tells he will give him 3 reasons. 1st this is Yoon Pil before his death left this trace of evidence. 2nd, if Seong Sam Mun finds that, in return Kang Chae Yun will give him this book to him. Kang Chae Yun tells that Jang Seong Su wish to give this book to someone at the time of his death. Seong sam Mun tells what an important evidence that Kang Chae Yun doesn’t report to the authorities but keep it for personal barters. Kang Chae Yun tells that why Seong sam Mun didn’t report but personal conduct his own investigation. Seong Sam Mun asked that Kang Chae Yun want to barter the meaning to ‘Gun Na Mi Yok” for Jang Seong Su’s book. Kang Chae Yun nods as Seong Sam Mun agree to deal. Kang Chae Yun asked that Seong Sam Mun can leave. Seong sam Mun leaves but stop then asked Kang Chae Yun what is the 3rd reason. Kang Chae Yun tell that no matter what that tattoo it represent or the orders they take from, there is one thing he is certain, he & Seong Sam Mun are on the same wave length, both of them will want the secret to be expose & reveal, don’t they concur. Seong Sam Mun nods in affirmative

Kang Chae Yun return to the palace as Bak Bo call out to him & tell that So Yi has gone to Samgaksan. Bak Bo said that she must have gone there looking for something. Kang Chae Yun wondering that she is looking for something. Meanwhile Seong Sam Mun ponder on “Gun Na Mi Yok”

Sejong breaking things in his chamber as Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong asked his father whether he is alright. Sejong asked them to prepare Kyeong Yeon session at once & he demands immediate as he walks out of his chamber as Jo Mal Saeng is in the corridor & see the damages in Sejong’s chambers. Jo Mal Saeng tells that finally Sejong will start

Sejong presides the Kyeong Yeon then tell that the topic of debate is “Sae Beom” as everyone is surprise. Jo Mal Saeng voice how can they discuss taxation laws when there is 3 Royal scholar found dead in the palace. Sejong tells that in strange ailment in the palace, it is one matter in governance there will be people responsible to settle matters, there is no need make the matter as though it is national importance. Hwang Hee tells that the taxation law has been set in the reign of Taejong it is the local authorities are supposes to administrated the tax & land. Sejong question that the matter lies in the local authorities

Sae Beom – taxation law – duty & levy

Kyeong Yeon (经筵) In politics, King Sejong’s reign was characterized by democratic discussion and
constructive partnerships, founded upon mutual respect and tolerance. Kyeong Yeon, a formal occasion for reading and debate between the king and his courtiers, took place at least once a week during Sejong’s reign, 1,898 times in total. Through discussions of this kind, the king was able to identify and resolve issues of national importance, and took care to ensure that every man’s voice would be heard, regardless of his social position.

Sejong said that the local authorities reports bountiful harvest as it is not & vice verse then goes to exploits the citizens & there is no end to it. Sejong question that whether local authorities need the central government to participate in this exploits as well. Jang Eun Seong tells that this was debated 13 years ago then Yi Sin Jeok concurs that they follow Sejong’s opinion & did a nation survey then although the official oppose but the nation involve 180,000 people. Yi Sin Jeok tells that there was oppose from the citizen who had less fertile land therefore it was decline & asked whether Sejong recalls

In 1430, a nationwide survey was conducted to gauge public opinion regarding the introduction of flat-sum taxation. A total of 180,000 people, including farmers and court officials, participated in the survey.

Sejong said in regards to the opposition, Sejong has conducts how own survey to the matter. Sejong asked Yi Sun Ji to tell them. Yi Sun Ji announce the results of the survey of Yes & No votes, then said that the villagers didn’t have knowledge about the survey then all the flaws in the report. Yi Sin Jeok asked whether Sejong wish to conduct the nation survey again. Sejong tells that he will not conduct the survey using local authorities but he will sent his own inspectors to conduct the survey. Sejong appoint Jiphyeonjeon to conduct the nation survey then the person in charge is Nam Sa Chul as Nam Sa Chul look bewildered at Sejong’s appointment

Sejong return to his chamber as Jeong In asked how can Sejong stir up such a frenzy among the officials. Sejong tells that the nation survey done 13 years ago, the inspectors has another task at hand. Jeong In Ji tells that the inspectors has to document the dialect of the provinces. Everyone thinks that the suggestion originally came from Jiphyeonjeon but Sejong said that it not completely true. Sejong said that Jeong In Ji who is researching the sounds & asked whether can he finished compiling them. Jeong In Ji realise as Sejong said that it is correct that 13 years ago, the task they has he will not allow because of them to be cease on what they have been doing all these years

Jang Eun Seong question Hwang Hee whether they has to allow this to go through. Hwang Hee has his doubts as one the official say that taking this opportunity they must do their utmost on the matter, so that this doesn’t repeat again. Jang Eun Seong said the problem is not to conduct the survey on not but involve all of Joseon officials whether has the effort or the capability to conduct such survey. Hwang Hee reprimand Jang Eun Seong for saying that. Yi Sin Jeok tells that he sees no logic reason in conducting the survey. Yi Sin Jeok tells that tax reform must not happened

Nam Sa Chul asked Shim Jong Soo what is he going to do. Shim Jong Soo query that Nam Sa Chul has no prior knowledge to Sejong’s orders. Nam Sa Chul tells that this is the 1st time in his life he has heard it. Nam Sa Chul tells that Sejong want him to begin by tomorrow for the survey. Shim Jong Soo acknowledge that it seems so

Sejong tells Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong that they must complete the soonest possible. Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong asked whether there is another motive at hand. Sejong asked what another motive, Tax reform is the National politics & to conduct a nation survey in favour or against the reform is also politics. Sejong has explains his intention to Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong then why is this that Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong is suggesting there is another motive & what is Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong trying to get at. Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong tells that the Tax reform was the very 1st case where Official was against such reforms. Sejong asked why then. Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong thinks that Sejong is out to test his government officials to uproot the disgruntles. Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong apologise for his near sighted opinion. Sejong asked Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong not to read or understand his heartfelt. Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong acknowledge

Sejong tell that he summon So Yi & asked Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong where did she go. Into the night So Yi search near the pavilion where Jang Seong Su was found dead for the book. Kang Chae Yun is inform by Bak Bo that So Yi is searching in Samgaksan for something. Bak Bo tells that she is busy ransacking Samgaksan like a mad woman. Bak Bo asked what is Kang Chae Yun going to do. Kang Chae Yun takes out the book as Bak Bo asked what he want to do. Kang Chae Yun tells it is confirmed that the night So Yi wanted to take this book from Jang Seong Su, now she must be looking for the book then Kang Chae Yun tells if he give this book to So Yi, what will she do with it, then they will follow that trail. Bak Bo tells this will determined whether So Yi sides Sejong or the killers. Kang Chae Yun tells that Bak Bo finally using his brains. Bak Bo is thrilled that Kang Chae Yun praise him

Sejong in his chamber as Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong goes to see Mo Hyul & asked what has happened. Mo Hyul tells that Sejong orders him before the Kyeong Yeon to investigated the official movements & see whether there is something amiss. Mo Hyul tells there was done to de detected. Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong tells perhaps it is the 3rd reason. Mo Hyul asked what 3rd reason as Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong tells that this survey on the tax reform is conduct because of one reason, is under this blanket of diversion, they must completed their task. Mo Hyul understand that bit what about the 3rd reason. Grand Prince Gwang Pyeong tells that Mo Hyul has serve under Taejong, does he know. Mo Hyul asked whether Sejong is perhaps going to resort to then give a thought that Sejong will not do that. Mo Hyul tells that the Sejong he knows & serve will be steadfast than any other person

Bak Bo & Kang Chae Yun laid the “bait” near the pavilion for So Yi to find. Bak Bo look at So Yi so determined to go through such hardship then notice the package then open the package & see jang Seong Su research to the Pal Sa Pa script (Mongolian Quadratic Script) as So Yi read & memorise through the pages of the book. Bak Bo tells that now they just need to conform where So Yi is going to take the book to. So Yi takes a while to digest the information then tears the book into a pile then burns the pile then So Yi weeps as she sees the book burning as Kang Chae Yun watch her from a distance

Sang Gung announce Jong Deok Yeong (Mo Hyul’s captain) presence to Sejong. Sejong asked him to enter then give the report on the government official movement. Uigyeombu official gather in a meeting at Yeong Wyol Cheon then the Ministries official are meeting with the secretariat for debate while some has secretly sent their subordinates to deploy for contingency. Sejong seems upset by the reports

Hwang Hee question Shim Jong Soo argument as he tells that Sejong might reform ideology. Shim Jong Soo tell that Sejong has always avoided the ideology thinking as Sejong it seems that somewhat ignore the ideology teaching. Choe Man Ri tells that better than anyone else, Sejong is well verse in the teachings but Shim Jong Soo tell that if that ideology pressure with opposition to his rule then the palace might light the Buddhist lantern then in addition looking that lately that the Jiphyeonjeon scholar attitude in the Kyeong Yeon debates, the scholars beside being expert in Confucian analects, they also experts in astronomy, history, mathematics & languages then encourage the young scholars in learning foreign language & other irrelevant learning. Choe Man Ri tell that there is no choice in stopping them in pursuing these subject. Yi Sin Jeok tell Shim Jong Soo that using this reasoning that Sejong is ignoring ideology is a little out of line in his argument

Kyeong Hak is the reading of the Confucian analects

Shim Jong Soo tells that the example of tax reform, the place where will be the most affected. Yi Sin Jeok tells that it will be academics in the capital & perhaps…Shim Jong Soo tells that academics that is in the rural lands. Shim Jong Soo tells that the people who establish Joseon are the scholars, some retain in the capital the rest will be in their residence to form school & teach. The fundamental of the establishment Joseon roots is the Confucian ideology therefore Hae gang Seon Saeng use his own money to establish schools to teach that teaching, this is his aspire dream. Jang Eun Seong asked is that so. Shim Jong Soo said that if they want to reform taking accounts of the annual harvest, how will the academics sustain their assets & livelihood then to asked local authorities not to manage land taxation then what will that mean that the academic will not able to lead the people which mean that Joseon will be lead by ideology

Sejong reading reports as Mo Hyul comes in, then Mo Hyul asked aren’t is past report, why is Sejong reading it again. Sejong tells that there is many objection to his rule. Mo Hyul tells Sejong not to be perturbed by this, the most important is to find “Mil Bon”. Sejong said this is what he is finding now. Mo Hyul tells that those officials voice their objection there are not “Mil Bon”. Sejong tells that one among them is. Mo Hyul asked Sejong to stay focus & be steadfast as Sejong throw the scroll in anger

Sejong: What actually have I done so wrong?

Sejong pushes the scroll of the table to the floor

Sejong: I just want to established a flourished Joseon….but then the Official are gathering up together…it seem that they are against his intentions…yes…just recalls the episodes when not to use China calendar (almanac) moreover to have their own calendar to build their own astronomical instruments & to secret sent people to China, when conduct national survey for tax reform, when I wanted to bestow Jang Yong Sil an officialdom rank, when we can’t go against Ming China’s intentions…it will drain the national treasury…social hierarchy class will be in chaos….those wretched wretches…in the end it is say that they just want to secure their own selfish control of power that they pull out every text of Confucian & Mencius’s ideology…..when did Confucian said that you can’t create your country calendar…when did Mencius say that you can’t personally listen to public opinion on your citizen…I just want to establish a flourishing Joseon…what actually did I do wrong…..

Sejong passes Jiphyeonjeon & look at the signage then recalls Taejong giving its name then query the establishment of Jiphyeonjeon & what he needs it for. Sejong enter Jiphyeonjeon then goes through the aisle of the shelves then hears

Young Sejong: Look at your achievements

Sejong turns around then see his young self

Sejong: “Mil Bon” exist…Abamama was correct what he said…”Mil Bon” are now killing my people…all power has its poison, if we don’t eliminate the toxic….you will be like me…..decaying inside

Young Sejong; Therefore…

Sejong: do you wish to store that that power toxic in your heart…just place this in your heart & to ponder this over quietly….Spit!

Sejong spits at Young Sejong

Sejong: It is your determination then has make me to become like this…you have kill innocence…you have kill my people…it is not I but you…it is not I…it is you who kill

Young Sejong cocky approach Sejong

Young Sejong: However it is not late to turn back

Young Sejong forces Sejong to retreat his steps

Young Sejong: Go in front of Yi Bang Won’s tomb then wail & cry & asked him for forgiveness for you wrongdoing

Sejong is upset at Young Sejong suggestion. Sejong grabs Young Sejong

Sejong: You wretched brat….how dare you

Young Sejong: Yi Bang Won…why he is Yi Bang Won…Yi Do…why he is Yi Do…with that little persistence…you are just Yi Do

Sejong pushes Young Sejong away & suffering a migraine

Sejong: Don’t say…stop saying….

Sejong pushes the things off the table

Sejong: Stop saying…don’t say….

Sejong wails sitting on the floor of Jiphyeonjeon

Kang Chae Yun & Bak Bo follow So Yi as she goes into a examination room then Bak Bo tells that it is the examination room what is she doing here for then So Yi comes out after a while & walks away. Kang Chae Yun goes in & put his blade at Ga Ri Ryeo & asked what is it as ga Li Ryeo asked what is that he is referring. Bak Bo eats the meat & asked what is this for. Ga Li Ryeo tell that it is provision for Sungkyunkwan. Kang Chae Yun question Ga Li Ryeo why So Yi is doing in this place so late in the night. Ga Li Ryeo tells that she often comes as Kang Chae Yun asked why does she often come. Ga Li Ryeo said she came for the prescription of Spina Date seeds & Weight Tree Bak Bo asked why she needs this herb. Kang Chae Yun tells that Spina Date seed is a sedative & weighttree is an anesthesia. Ga Li Ryeo tells that Spina date seed is a good sleeping elixir. Ga Li Ryeo tells that So Yi has a serious insomnia ailment, she probably will not eat it raw then Kang Chae Yun query about weighttree. Ga Li Ryeo tells that because she can’t sleep for days, there is no choice to prescribe that to her. Kang Chae Yun asked that So Yi require such prescription for her to sleep. Gs Li Ryeo said that So Yi has serious insomnia ailment

Spina Date Seed 酸枣仁 Latin name is Semen Ziziphi Spinosae is consider Chinese sleeping elixir. Spina date seed is the most popular sedative herb, calming the heart and spirit, and reinforcing liver yin

Weighttree Czech wood 秤锤树 Latin name Sinojackia xylocarpa Hu is a form of anesthesia

Bak Bo tells that So Yi can’t sleep, she word hard in the day why is she afraid she can’t sleep in the night. Kang Chae Yun tells it is not she can’t sleep. Bak Bo tell how does he know as Kang Chae Yun tells that he also has taken that prescription

Sejong taking a stroll with Mo Hyul & entourage. So Yi comes to Sejong chamber bit see the lights is off as Kang Chae Yun follow her then she leave & when back to her quarters & takes her prescription dosage as Kang Chae Yun watches her from a distance as So Yi wrote down what she memorise then decided to take another dosage

Kang Chae Yun: Don’t take any more….Spina Date seed if taken in quantity will able to help you to sleep but then to take it raw, you will not able to sleep. Weighttree is a anesthesia that can make someone sleep off therefore there is an abuse in the usage. Incident in the palace is not for me to meddle in.
So Yi prepare to leave

Kang Chae Yun: It is not my right to interfere either…..are you afraid to sleep?…What actually has happened that you are afraid to sleep…..first eat Spina date seed to allow you not to sleep then 2ndly to eat weighttree for you to sleep off…this method is no use…it is better that you find an alternative method

Kang Chae Yun about to leave when Sejong comes to So Yi’s quarters

Sejong: Why do you have knowledge of this all

Kang Chae Yun is silence

Sejong: How do you actually have knowledge of this!!!!!

Kang Chae Yun: There was a period that I myself had experience that

Sejong: Why is that?….the thing is useless…why the need to consume

Kang Chae Yun: My father died on my behalf…then after I became like that

Sejong: Is it because you long for your father?….

Kang Chae Yun: No….it is because of fear…as for me to say…my father is in this world my all but suddenly I become all alone….therefore I am afraid…just like that day….even at normal days…my father who did no crime but without any reasonable reason, he is killed…this way of the world….actually is frightening…I am afraid that if I sleep….my father will appear in front of me in begging plea then he will asked me a question…why he needs to die…& asked me to tell him

Sejong is move to tears then tries to hide his face

Sejong: How did you cure it?

Kang Chae Yun: After I made a decision that I need to avenge my father death…it was cure

Kang Chae Yun grabs to his sword. Sejong tries approach Kang Chae Yun as Mo Hyul advice him

Sejong: After you determined to seek revenge, your body & mind was appeased

Kang Chae Yun: Not at all, after determined to seek revenge, my body even suffer weariness that because I needs to stake my all…my heart feels brutal

Sejong; But however, how can you stay so steadfast?….

Kang Chae Yun: Why determination are call determination….if I don’t have determination, I am not myself

Sejong recalls

Young Sejong: Yi Bang Won…why he is Yi Bang Won…Yi Do…why he is Yi Do…with that little persistence…you are just Yi Do

Sejong:….if I don’t have determination, I am not myself

Kang Chae Yun: Very anxious….very angry….very…lonely determination…

Sejong:…Very anxious….very angry….very…lonely…my determination…

Kang Chae Yun: yes….

Sejong: So that is it…Ddol Bok’s determination….

Sejong looks at So Yi then walks away but pause a while the turns to Kang Chae Yun

Sejong: You continue with that path of yours….

Sejong walks away & speak to himself

Sejong: I will steadfast follow my own path

Preview of Episode 9
“Yesterday night I nearly lost the 4th Royal Scholar”

“I will not sent anyone to conduct any investigation”

“Really….really like this”

“Mil Boon will definitely be deep….it is a very conceal secret organisation”

“Mil Bon will definitely be found…..Bon Won…Jeong Gi Jun”

“Gun Na Mi Yok the next word is…what it is”

“That word…have you found it yet”

“Why is that you are here”

“From today, I will be residing in this place”

“So Yi…go to Banchon”

“My wrongdoing…I definitely will take full responsibility…Oppa”

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Reform of Land Tax

The land tax was the largest source of revenue to the national treasury during the Joseon Dynasty. During King Sejong’s reign, this land tax system underwent several major reforms, and it was over seventeen years before it was completed and fully amended.

When Sejong came to the throne, farmers were obliged to give a tenth of their yearly harvest to the government. The tax inspectors were expected to take into account the quality of the year’s harvest and adjust the percentage to be paid accordingly. However, corrupt inspectors would often take advantage of the system to enrich themselves at the expense of the taxpayers. As a result, the farmers were often forced to pay too much tax, while revenues to the national treasury declined. To address this problem, Sejong proposed a new system, under which an average would be taken of the harvests of recent years, and the tax calculated on this basis – a flat-sum system of taxation, in other words. Even though he could have forced the law through immediately, Sejong spend the entire first half of his reign considering the wisdom of his new proposal, since he wanted the system of taxation to be realistic and fair to both the state and the people.

The new system was implemented after the public had been consulted and lengthy discussions had taken place within the government, and the legislation tested for oversights and other problems. The reforms were innovative and revolutionary both in their preparation and execution. The following is a brief summary of the review process to which the reforms were subjected before their implementation.

In 1430, a nationwide survey was conducted to gauge public opinion regarding the introduction of flat-sum taxation. A total of 170,000 people, including farmers and court officials, participated in the survey.

Officials and scholars reported the reasons which had been put forward in favour of the form and against it, as gathered in the survey. The King took part in lively debates with past and present high-ranking officials concerning these findings.

A Land Tax Reform Committee was established to refine the new scheme and take measures to avoid potential difficulties.

A trial of the new system began in the Jeolla province, and from there the new system gradually spread to the rest of the country.

The main argument against flat-sum taxation was that it was contrary to the interests of the poor, who were more likely to own less fertile land. Those backing the reform, however, argued that the existing structure was too readily exploited by the corrupt officials, whose policy of awarding large rebates in return for bribes was threatening to bankrupt the public treasury. To combat such problems, they contended, a flat system of taxation, which levied revenues on an objective basis, was needed.

Even though the surveys, official reports, and court discussions had revealed substantial support for the reform, Sejong continued to deliberate on the matter. For it weighed on his mind that much of the support for the reform had come from the harvest-rich South. Sejong therefore deferred its implementation for six years, during which time he sought to address the problem that less fertile land might be subject to relatively heavy taxes, as well as other difficulties that might arise during times of bad harvest. It was only when the system received unanimous approval at court, even from Hwang Hee and Maeng Sa Song, who had originally opposed the reform, that the new system was brought into effect in the year 1444.

This final system divided the land into six categories, according to its fertility, and the quality of the harvest into nine grades. It was now possible to take into account the differences in productivity between each of the regions, as well as changes in climate. The new scheme was incorporated into the National Codes, and served as a basis for the taxation system in the remaining years of the Joseon dynasty.