Episode 53. The beginning of the journey 2014.03.04.
“Haam.”
When Sonbin yawns, the old commander frowns.
“Did you drink anything last night?”
“Oh, no.”
Sonbin, who noticed the commander-in-chief’s misunderstanding, spoke.
“It’s because I couldn’t sleep.”
“is it?”
The old commander nodded in understanding.
“Well, I also had a hard time sleeping the day before my first trip. I was so excited… … .”
“That’s not it… … .”
The commander-in-chief chuckled. This is because Sonbin’s words sounded like just an excuse.
“Then why? “Did your lover hang on to you all night?”
This time, Sonbin chuckled at the Commander-in-Chief’s subtle words, as if he were making a fuss.
“No way. First of all, I don’t have a lover… … No, in some ways they are similar?”
“similar? Could it be that you are a prostitute…? … .”
The Commander-in-Chief’s eyebrows furrowed again. To prevent unnecessary misunderstandings, Sonbin spoke quickly.
“No, that’s not it. The sword cried so hard last night… … .”
“what?”
The Commander-in-Chief looks at Sonbin with an expression as if this is some nonsense. Sonbin sighed.
“after.”
Last night, Son Bin practiced with his new iron sword. Although she could not be compared to the white heron, she returned home after completing her training quite satisfied.
The problem occurred when I went back to bed. A low sound came from somewhere.
yes.
‘uh?’
Sonbin stood up. The sound was heard again.
yes.
It’s like a small whisper in your ear. It was a similar feeling to when Sajahyuk conveyed his intentions to him before.
It’s not big by any means, but it feels like it’s bothering me. Eventually, Sonbin stood up.
‘What is this sound?’
When I focused my attention, I was able to quickly figure out where the sound was coming from. That was the exact place where Sonbin kept the white heron.
Sweet.
Sonbin opened the box and took out the egret.
yes.
The sound came again. But there is no feeling in the hand.
‘What’s happening?’
Sonbin was embarrassed. And suddenly, what Sajahyuk said came to mind.
‘They say Powell cries because the moonlight is cool… … .’
Outside the window is full of blue moonlight. Still, I never thought I would hear someone crying like this.
Sonbin shook his head and took care of the white heron again. And he lay down on the bed again.
Since I knew the cause, I thought it would be okay if I didn’t pay attention to it. But that was a mistake.
Ugh, huh.
The sound was constant. In the end, Sonbin, who could not sleep, had to go outside again with the egret.
Only then did the white heron stop crying. And Sonbin had to reconsider his plan to hide the white heron.
‘I don’t know if it’s just me who can hear this sound or not… … .’
Otherwise, Sonbin’s house is half-open. Maybe her little ones will come and play and find the sword.
When I thought about that, I started to feel even more anxious about leaving it hidden at home. In the end, Sonbin decided to take the egret with him.
“Anyway, well… … That’s how it happened.”
Sonbin gave a vague answer to the commander-in-chief who was still looking at him with a suspicious expression.
Hanging on Sonbin’s back was the iron sword he had bought yesterday, but a white heron wrapped in cloth was tightly tied to his baggage.
Sarah.
At that moment, Eun Cho-bin appeared.
At first glance, she looked bold enough to look like a young warrior, but she couldn’t hide her vibrant femininity.
“This is Eun Cho-bin, who has taken responsibility for this act on behalf of the Lord.”
She spoke in a confident voice, facing people’s gazes directly at her.
“From now on, we are leaving for Sarangpyoguk. There won’t be anything special until you receive the package, but we ask everyone to be very careful and make sure there are no accidents. Especially for those who participated for the first time… … .”
“for a moment.”
A low, gravelly voice cut her off.
“Gukju is not going in person. This is a different story, right?”
People’s eyes all turned to the owner of the voice. At first glance, she was a large man with a rather formidable appearance.
He spat on the floor and continued.
“Public behavior is something that lives or dies depending on the connections of the ruler of the country, but who would follow such a guide led by a young girl? ok?”
At the same time as his provocative gaze, others look at N Chobin with sympathetic eyes. Eun Chobin spoke in a calm voice.
“So, what do you want to say?”
Her voice was trembling slightly. The man with a grim expression smiled in triumph.
“Conditions have changed, so of course compensation must also change. “If it’s such a dangerous act, shouldn’t we pay more?”
“You probably already told me from the beginning that it wasn’t an easy journey, right?”
Enough has already been said.
Therefore, we offered higher conditions than the compensation they would normally receive, and even accepted people who would normally not be able to become elected officials or candidates.
“Ah, that was about back then. “Now things have changed again.”
The man squinted his eyes and picked his ears. Her confidence was evident in her attitude.
If it weren’t for them, this plan wouldn’t be successful. Moreover, other people had already decided to join in.
The man looked at Eun Cho-bin and smiled bitterly.
“I participated from the beginning after watching So Eun-pyo’s national dance. If Gukju can’t go… … well? “Shouldn’t you get at least twice as much?”
The man said while looking at the people around him.
‘double!’
The moment Nchobin heard it, his legs started to shake, but he barely managed to hold on.
If you pay double the wages, there is nothing left to do. No, it’s actually a loss.
However, others nodded their heads in agreement with the man’s words.
Their eyes looking at Eun Cho-bin seem to be urging approval. Nchobin bit her lip.
‘But this plan must succeed… … .’
You can also look forward to the next request. Representatives can also select better people.
And the man already knew the calculation.
“Well, wouldn’t it be good for this country to succeed in doing so? “We are taking that much risk, and we will work harder for the amount we receive.”
I wasn’t going to work any harder. Morale will go up a little, though.
It was at that time that Nchobin was biting his lip and couldn’t make a decision.
“Is it so important that the Lord go in person?”
Where people’s eyes were directed, a young man dressed as a civil servant was standing. It was Sonbin.
The man with a grim expression frowned.
“You call that a horse? Of course it’s important. “I participated from the beginning after seeing So Eun-pyo’s national dish.”
“From the beginning, of course you would know the Lord of the Nation’s name.”
“what?”
The man’s expression was completely distorted. There is no way that he, who came in after hearing that anyone would be accepted, would know the name of the national drinker.
He spoke almost as if he was scolding Sonbin.
“Spearl! What does it matter now? “They said Gukju can’t go!”
“I agree that the more dangerous it is, the more it should be paid.”
Sonbin looked straight into the man’s eyes and said. The harsh man’s eyes towards the uninvited guest who suddenly barges in are murderous.
“But I knew from the beginning that this act was dangerous. “Now, asking for a raise in compensation by citing an unknown national company is the same as trying to take advantage of other people’s difficulties for one’s own self-interest.”
Even though the man looked like he was going to attack at any moment, Sonbin did not back down at all.
“At least I cannot agree.”
The man’s face heated up at Sonbin’s firm words.
“You bastard… … hey! It seems like you don’t know anything about the world! And then one big time… … .”
“be quiet.”
Eun Chobin’s sonorous voice rang out.
People’s eyes turn to her, and a man with a scary face glares at Son Bin with murderous eyes and then looks at Eun Cho-bin.
Eun Cho-bin had a completely different look in his eyes than before.
“I already said from the beginning that it was a dangerous move. And the composition of the head and head of the head is entirely under the authority of the head of state. “Whether Gukju would accompany us was also not included in the contract from the beginning.”
Nchobin’s voice was confident and unstoppable.
“We will not increase compensation. “If you don’t like it, ask for the money you received and leave.”
Her voice was firm. There is silence between people.
“Oh my, Mr. Pearl. hey! This path will be possible without us… … .”
“Who the hell are we?”
Nchobin’s sharp voice cut off the man’s words.
“Complaints are not tolerated in public affairs. You and the ‘us’ you mentioned are all fired. So get out now. “Be sure to ask back the money you received.”
None of the ‘we’ the man mentioned came forward.
The people gathered here were people who had no choice anyway. I already don’t have the money I received, and if I get kicked out of here, there’s no way to get it back.
I would be willing to agree if the pay was increased, but I am not prepared to risk being kicked out. People began to murmur.
The grim man’s impression was already distorted.
Now that Nchobin had said he would be fired, there was no way for him to participate in the election again.
“Hey, Siang!”
He threw the luggage he was carrying on the floor.
“good! Get out! But do you think you can get money from me? “What about your year?”
The man openly laughed at Nchobin.
“If you don’t want to pay back, do whatever you want. But there is one thing you should know.”
Nchobin answered in a calm voice.
“The money you received was the money of the Sarangpyo Bureau, or to be exact, the party’s money. If you don’t pay back, I have no choice but to hand over the document with your name stamped on it. Then the party will take care of the rest. “You know how much the party hates losing money, right?”
The man’s complexion changed. The Tangmun’s cruelty and persistence, along with their poisonous tactics, were already common knowledge.
“You’d better pay it off before I hand over the documents. If you understand, get out now.”
When Eun Cho-bin made a gesture, several of the secretaries from So Eun-pyo Bureau approached the man.
“Move! Spurl. “Oh, you’re out of luck!”
The man spoke harshly, but his voice no longer had the same momentum as before.
As the man disappeared out of the country, Nchobin turned to the people and said.
“Is there anyone else going out?”
No one answered.
“As I said before, protesting during a tour is absolutely unacceptable. “If we don’t help each other, no one will help us.”
Nchobin spoke in a confident voice.
“Once the performance is complete, we will prepare separate rewards according to each person’s contribution. In some cases, it is possible to come in as an official pyosa of the pyoguk.”
Her words made people’s mood feel better. Nchobin said with a satisfied expression.
“Then shall we leave?”
As soon as Eun Chobin finished speaking, the delegates shouted.
“Raise your flag!”
“This is So Eun-pyo’s example!”
The flag of the country soared into the sky, and the loud sound of gongs filled the country. The journey has finally begun.
‘Whoa.’
Eun Chobin inwardly breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, anxiety about her future actions came over me.
We must lead these people to succeed in their dangerous journey.
“Well done. Baby.”
Eun Chobin turned his head at the old commander’s low voice. The Commander-in-Chief cannot participate in this vote.
This is because, despite his age, he needs someone to take care of the fallen Gukju and manage the Pyo Guk.
“The Lord of the Country would have been really happy to see the dashing Aggi you are now.”
The commander-in-chief spoke with tears in his eyes.
To say that a flower-like girl was dignified could never be a compliment, but Eun Cho-bin felt like she could feel the Commander-in-Chief’s feelings, which made her heart sink.
“Please take care of your father, Mr. Commander.”
“yes. Don’t worry. I will take care of the Lord even if it means sacrificing my life. “When you return from your journey, the Lord will welcome you.”
Nchobin nodded, praying for that to happen. She then glanced at Sonbin, who was in sight.
‘thank god.’
When the man asked for twice as much, I thought I had no choice but to accept. Because it was he who was pushed to the edge of the cliff, and it was they who held the hilt of the sword.
However, I was able to regain my cool-headed perspective after listening to Sonbin’s words.
I was able to realize that not everyone sympathized with the man, and I was also reminded of their circumstances that forced them to participate in this dangerous journey from the beginning.
They and I were equal partners in the contract. And the man’s words were a wrong action that broke the basics of the contract and were a risk factor that threatened the entire performance.
‘Even if it is accepted that way, there is no way the plan will succeed.’
Now I can see it very clearly and definitely. That was a request that should never be accepted.
How can a policy that lacks trust and leadership succeed?
If the trust and leadership in N Cho-bin, who leads the policy, is lost, failure is almost certain.
In that respect, the man’s comment that national liquor is important is in some ways an accurate point.
‘Still, you’re smart.’
Eun Cho-bin thought so as he turned his gaze away from Son Bin.
It may not have been his intention, but Sonbin at least gave him some time to catch his breath and provided him with a clue to look at it from a different perspective.
“This is So Eun-pyo’s example!”
“This is So Eun-pyo’s example!”
The ambassadors shouted at the top of their voices. Eun Cho-bin strengthened his resolve once again.
In this act, the future of all the members of So Eun Pyo Country rests on his shoulders.
‘Wow.’
Sonbin was secretly impressed. Although I’ve only seen him show off from time to time, it’s surprising to see him actually start like this.
“Have a nice trip.”
The commander-in-chief patted me on the shoulder.
“I’ll be back.”
“Please take care of your baby.”
said the old commander. Sonbin nodded his head. In fact, he may be limited in what he can help with.
‘Well, I think I’m good at it… … .’
Her determined appearance just now was quite impressive even for Son Bin. Even now, the sight of her back on a horse in the distance catches her eye.
Jerk.
Sonbin walked along the procession. An iron sword rattles next to a white heron that is tightly tied to its luggage. It was the beginning of a journey.
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