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Chapter 16 - 100
BCJ Chapter 24
by BlossomTLBlack Corporation: JoseonHey, just wanted to let you know that I’m gonna start dividing long chapters into two parts. They’ve been getting way too long, most of them are over 3k words! Also, if you’re digging my translation, please consider subscribing to this novel’s translation. Hope you enjoy this chapter!
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“And if there’s something a bit unusual, there were many merchants looking for our Joseon paper.”
“Our Joseon paper?”
“Yes. Compared to the paper made in Ming, our Joseon paper is of superior quality, so many people were looking for it. In the great nation, since the previous dynasty, it has been called ‘Hae-dong-paper or ‘Goryeo-paper’ and many people sought after it.”
King Sejong stroked his beard at Minister of Taxation’s response.
“Hmm… It would be good to issue an order to increase the production at the Papermaking Bureau.”
As soon as King Sejong’s words fell, Hyang opened his mouth, “Your Majesty! Please hear my request!”
“Speak.”
“Please reform and abolish the Papermaking Bureau!”
Hyang burst the bomb thrown by the Minister of Taxation.
At Hyang’s request to reform and abolish the Papermaking Bureau, the atmosphere froze for a moment. King Sejong and the ministers all failed to understand Hyang’s words momentarily.
“Abolish the Papermaking Bureau? In this situation, where many people from Ming are looking for paper?”
“It doesn’t seem to be consistent with the prince’s usual claims.”
“It’s an opportunity to gain new benefits. Why?”
Shortly after, King Sejong and the ministers all presented their criticisms one after another. It was a different statement from the usual Hyang. However, Hyang had already prepared his rebuttal.
“Reforming and abolishing the Papermaking Bureau is consistent with what I have been advocating.”
“Consistent? Explain.”
“Yes.”
Hyang explained the reason for abolishing the Papermaking Bureau to Sejong and the ministers. The paper currently produced at the Papermaking Bureau is of six types. However, the types of paper circulated in the previous dynasty were more, and the quality was even better.
What this means is that the situation is getting worse as time goes by. (Note 1)[1]
If so, eventually, the merchants of Ming will no longer want paper, and this will result in losing an important market.
“Hmm… Prince, I understand what you’re saying. If the quality of the paper deteriorates as you say, the merchants of Ming will not buy the paper. But! I don’t understand why that’s a reason to abolish the Papermaking Bureau. Isn’t it a matter of supervising the papermakers well?” King Sejong, who had been listening to Hyang’s explanation, interrupted him.
Hyang immediately responded to Sejong’s criticism, “Among the words circulating among the common people, there is a saying, ‘You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.’ No matter how strictly you supervise, will it work properly if the artisans’ motivation is at rock bottom?”
“The artisans’ motivation is at rock bottom?”
“That’s right, Your Majesty. You know that I have been visiting offices with artisans, including the Military Arsenal[2], right?”
“I know.”
At Hyang’s question, Sejong nodded. “And every time, my head ached because of the troubles you created, Crown Prince.”
At Sejong’s remark, the ministers nodded unknowingly, and Hyang gave a bitter smile.
‘I don’t remember causing that much trouble, but let’s set that aside!’
Hyang explained why the artisans in the offices lacked motivation. “Their salaries were miserable. The salaries they received were barely enough for their families to survive. As a result, many of them had side jobs or quit their work.”
“What do they do when they quit their jobs?”
” Some became tenant farmers who leased fields or worked as peddlers, and some even worked in private workshops in the market. With the situation like this, would supervision be effective? Supplies are increasing and management is becoming more complicated, but the salary remains the same, which will only lead to more people quitting.”
Sejong’s face grew serious at Hyang’s words. Meanwhile, the Chief State Councilor, who had been listening to Hyang’s explanation, raised a counterargument, “Those who belong to the military workshop or other royal workshops receive a rank of 9th grade and the corresponding salary. However, among the officials of the same rank, very few resign. This means that the low salary cannot be an excuse for the artisans’ laziness.”
Hearing the Chief State Councilor Minister’s rebuttal, Hyang exposed the officials’ disgrace by revealing, “Don’t you know that those officials receive a lot of benefits behind the scenes? Even at your house, Chief State Councilor, I’m sure you know that people come with gifts, creating a market-like atmosphere at your door.”
“That’s just a gift!”
“Who said otherwise?”
Hyang, who had silenced the Prime Minister, continued speaking while looking at King Sejong, “Under these circumstances, who among the artisans belonging to the royal family and the government would do their best in their work? What’s worse is that they don’t even want to pass on their skills to their children. They say that it’s better to be a tenant farmer than to live off the skills they inherited. How many of the techniques accumulated over a long period of time have disappeared under such circumstances? Also, how can progress be made when those with talent do not cultivate their skills?”
“The Crown Prince is right.”
As King Sejong agreed, the Chief State Councilor immediately raised a counterargument, “But what was the reason that King Taejong created the paper supply system? It was because the quality of paper collected as a tribute was not uniform, causing a great inconvenience of having to sort through it again. If the paper supply system is abolished, we will have to suffer the same damage as in King Taejong’s time. Please reconsider!”
“Please reconsider!”
Following the Chief State Councilor’s lead, the other ministers joined in the chorus.
“What should we do?” King Sejong, making a troubled expression, glanced at Hyang.
‘This brat! He must have already known the answer!’
“Sigh,” Hyang sighed and opened his mouth, “Why do we have to give out tributes?”
“Excuse me?”
“Have you forgotten the example of the gold brush? All we have to do is clearly specify the standards for paper quality and specifications required by the government, and then sign a contract with the cheapest supplier among those who meet the criteria.”
“But if we do that, the expenses…”
“Is paper a commodity that only the royal family and the government need? It’s clear as day that ‘royal supply’ will sell well in the market, just like the gold brush! The government can collect taxes on the profits they make and earn multiple times more income compared to the expenses.”
“…”
At Hyang’s words, the mouths of the Chief State Councilor and other ministers became tight-lipped. This was because there was already a precedent with the gold brush. Hyang then went in for the kill.
“Didn’t the Ming merchants ask us for paper recently? If our Joseon merchants can continuously produce high-quality paper through competition, they can make a lot of money in the big market of Ming, which means our government can also secure more revenue.”
The debate had ended, but there was no one among the ministers to raise any objections. After a brief silence, the Minister of Personnel spoke up, “In my humble opinion, the Crown Prince’s suggestion seems to be quite reasonable.”
“Minister of Personnel!”
The Chief State Councilor glared at the Minister of Personnel, but the latter continued undeterred, “Whether it is to provide relief to the people, maintain the government organization, ensure public order, or protect our borders, all of these require funding. It has been nearly 30 years since our Joseon dynasty was founded, and there has never been a clear solution to this issue. Instead, as time goes on, the difficulties only seem to be intensifying. If we have a solution, why wouldn’t we make use of it?”
Upon hearing the Minister of Personnel’s words, the Minister of Rites snapped back, “Minister of Personnel, watch your words! If all people were to realize the Way of the Sages and become virtuous, the country would be at peace, and even the barbarians from the border regions and Japanese pirates would be moved by our virtue and become peaceful. Therefore, our responsibility as ministers is to first think of how to enlighten the people and turn them into virtuous individuals! Your Majesty! The Crown Prince’s suggestion may seem right at a glance, but in reality, it is nothing more than a temporary solution that only addresses superficial wounds! For true peace and prosperity, we must first consider the enlightenment of the people!”
At the Minister of Rites’ statement, the Minister of Justice retorted, “Your Majesty! While the Minister of Rites’ words may seem right at a glance, they are nothing more than empty talk on paper! How could starving people who have collapsed from hunger understand the teachings of the sages? Enlightenment is important, but the people’s livelihood is even more crucial!”
‘Huh? Didn’t I say that before?’ Muttering to himself, the Crown Prince observed the heated debate among the ministers with great interest. ‘I need popcorn!’
As the ministers engaged in their heated argument, the Crown Prince sneakily glanced at King Sejong. King Sejong had a calm expression on his face with his mouth closed, but his eyes were smiling.
‘That man is enjoying himself!’
The ministers’ debate intensified. As they cited real-life situations and passages from the classics, their fierce back-and-forth continued. The scribes and secretaries hurriedly recorded the proceedings with their brushes.
“Enough.”
As the debate among the ministers escalated to the point of personal attacks, King Sejong raised his hand to stop them. Watching the ministers catch their breath from the intense debate, King Sejong made his decision.
“I have listened carefully to your opinions. Educating the people is indeed important and must be done. However, addressing the people’s livelihood is also a critical task that must be resolved. Various measures are needed for this, so I ask you all to investigate further.”
“We accept Your Majesty’s command.”
“As for the matter of the Papermaking Bureau, I believe the Crown Prince’s proposal is correct. However, abolishing it immediately seems too hasty. Investigate how to resolve this issue and report back within three days.”
“We accept Your Majesty’s command.”
After giving orders to the ministers, King Sejong turned to the Crown Prince. “Listen, my son.”
“Yes, Father.”
“I am well aware of your concern for the prosperity of the nation and the well-being of the people. As the Crown Prince, this is something you must naturally do, so I will neither criticize nor praise you.”
“Your Majesty is too kind.”
At King Sejong’s evaluation, the Crown Prince bowed his head. ‘Did I not just get scolded?’
The conversation between Hyang and King Sejong continued, unlike the relief on Hyang’s face.
“However, it is clear that the great confusion that follows whenever you express your opinion is a problem. This is because not only the officials here but also the ministers, do not know what criteria you use to express your opinions. Hence, you should explain your political views on national affairs.”
“Yes?”
“Your Highness, it is not unknown to the officials and ministers that your intellect is excellent, and your thoughts are deep. However, your age is still immature, so it is possible to believe that you perceive your own misguided thoughts are correct. As a father, it is also my responsibility to know this beforehand and correct it.”
“Yes…”
At King Sejong’s words, Hyang bowed his head quietly.
“Do you need time to prepare?”
At Sejong’s question, Hyang thought for a moment and then replied, “Please give me five days.”
“Alright.”
The end of the meeting was marked by King Sejong’s decision that the Crown Prince would announce his political views in five days.
The ministers leaving the meeting were visibly divided into three factions. The first faction was the group of three high-ranking officials spearheaded by the Chief State Councilor, and those who followed them.
“We must prepare thoroughly for the next five days.”
“Preparation?” At the question of the follower, the Chief State Councilor replied.
“We need to review not only the classics but also the policies that have been in place so far.”
“Do we have to prepare that much for a 9-year-old child?”
At the question, the Chief State Councilor’s face turned fierce in an instant. “What do you think we have been subjected to by that 9-year-old so far?”
“Well…”
“Huh! Don’t you know who’s behind the Crown Prince! It may be the Crown Prince’s mouth speaking, but it is reasonable to think that the thoughts come from the King. Think about what has happened so far! Among the things the Crown Prince insisted on doing, was there anything the King opposed?”
“There was none.”
“As you said, the Crown Prince is only nine years old. Of course, his accumulated knowledge is commendable. However, political views cannot be achieved with knowledge alone. Experience is necessary, and only time can provide that. When the Crown Prince first started the work, I thought it was because he was a genius. But has the Crown Prince only done it once or twice? No matter how genius he is, that’s impossible. It’s only possible to think that the King is behind him.”
At the Chief State Councilor’s conclusion, everyone around nodded their heads.
“So, everyone, prepare thoroughly! How did we establish this Joseon?! Are we going to just watch the evil habits of the previous dynasty revive again!”
“We understand. Your Excellency.”
Footnotes
[1] Note 1) Korean Cultural Encyclopedia – “Jojiseo” entry.
[2] I think in a previous translation made by the TL before, the TL called this a ‘Weapons Office or Bureau’ or something. But, I believe the correct term is Military Arsenal, where the artisans handle everything related to weapons making and steel/iron.
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- BCJ Chapter 139 - The Running Crown Prince, The Soaring King, The Rolling Ministers (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 166 - Aftershocks and Currency (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 172 - Feedback (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 175 - Feedback (4)
- BCJ Chapter 176 - The Final Phase of the Reform (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 179 - The Final Phase of the Reform (4)
- BCJ Chapter 180 - The Final Phase of the Reform (5)
- BCJ Chapter 181 - I am not a Sage King (1)
- BCJ Chapter 182 - I am not a Sage King (2)
- BCJ Chapter 183 - Samin Schools (1)
- BCJ Chapter 184 - Samin Schools (2)
- BCJ Chapter 185 - Currency War (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 187 - Currency War (3)
- BCJ Chapter 188 - Currency War (4)
- BCJ Chapter 189 - Teacher (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 191 - Teacher (3)
- BCJ Chapter 192 - Teacher (4)
- BCJ Chapter 193 - Fanaticism, Part 2 (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 195 - Fanaticism, Part 2 (3)
- BCJ Chapter 196 - The Beginning of Spring (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 198 - The Beginning of Spring (3)
- BCJ Chapter 199 - The Beginning of Spring (4)
- BCJ Chapter 200 - The Beginning of Spring (5)
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- BCJ Chapter 201 - The Darling of the Ministry of Taxation (1)
- BCJ Chapter 202 - The Darling of the Ministry of Taxation (2)
- BCJ Chapter 203 - The Darling of the Ministry of Taxation (3)
- BCJ Chapter 204 - Dilemma (1)
- BCJ Chapter 205 - Dilemma (2)
- BCJ Chapter 206 - Dilemma (3)
- BCJ Chapter 207 - Dilemma (4)
- BCJ Chapter 208 - Return Home (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 210 - Return Home (3)
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- BCJ Chapter 212 - Return Home (5)
- BCJ Chapter 213 - The Challenger (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 217 - The Challenger (5)
- BCJ Chapter 218 - Changes in Public (1)
- BCJ Chapter 219 - Changes in Public (2)
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- BCJ Chapter 221 - Ocean-going Fleet (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 223 - Ocean-going Fleet (3)
- BCJ Chapter 224 - Ocean-going Fleet (4)
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- BCJ Chapter 226 - Ocean-going Fleet (6)
- BCJ Chapter 227 - Ocean-going Fleet (7)
- BCJ Chapter 228 - Japan (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 239 - The Secret Envoy (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 242 - The Secret Envoy (4)
- BCJ Chapter 243 - The Secret Envoy (5)
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- BCJ Chapter 245 - Misunderstandings, Prejudices, and the Butterfly Effect
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- BCJ Chapter 249 - Where Did Those Papers Go?
- BCJ Chapter 250 - Signboard Change or Transformation? (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 258 - The Tree Wishes to Stay Still (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 260 - The Tree Wishes to Stay Still (3)
- BCJ Chapter 261 - The Tree Wishes to Stay Still (4)
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- BCJ Chapter 264 - Battle (3)
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- BCJ Chapter 266 - Battle (5)
- BCJ Chapter 267 - Battle (6)
- BCJ Chapter 268 - Battle (7)
- BCJ Chapter 269 - Battle (8)
- BCJ Chapter 270 - Battle (9)
- BCJ Chapter 271 - Battle (10)
- BCJ Chapter 272 - Aftermath
- BCJ Chapter 273 - Hamheung Temporary Palace (1)
- BCJ Chapter 274 - Hamheung Temporary Palace (2)
- BCJ Chapter 275 - How a Sparrow Catches up to a Stork (1)
- BCJ Chapter 276 - How a Sparrow Catches up to a Stork (2)
- BCJ Chapter 277 - How a Sparrow Catches up to a Stork (3)
- BCJ Chapter 278 - How a Sparrow Catches up to a Stork (4)
- BCJ Chapter 279 - How a Sparrow Catches up to a Stork (5)
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- BCJ Chapter 288 - The Nine Provinces
- BCJ Chapter 289 - The Nine Provinces
- BCJ Chapter 290 - The Nine Provinces
- BCJ Chapter 291 - The Nine Provinces
- BCJ Chapter 292 - The Nine Provinces
- BCJ Chapter 293 - The Nine Provinces
- BCJ Chapter 294 - Dreaming Different Dreams While Sleeping in the Same Bed
- BCJ Chapter 295 - Setting Sails
- BCJ Chapter 296 - Setting Sails
- BCJ Chapter 297 - Setting Sails
- BCJ Chapter 298 - Setting Sails
- BCJ Chapter 299 - Setting Sails
- BCJ Chapter 300 - The Land of Tianzhu-India
Chapter 301 - 400
- BCJ Chapter 301 - The Land of Tianzhu-India
- BCJ Chapter 302 - The Land of Tianzhu-India
- BCJ Chapter 303 - The Land of Tianzhu-India
- BCJ Chapter 304 - The Road to the Land of Flowers
- BCJ Chapter 305 - The Road to the Land of Flowers
- BCJ Chapter 306 - The Road to the Land of Flowers
- BCJ Chapter 307 - The Road to the Land of Flowers
- BCJ Chapter 308 - Road to the Land of Flowers
- BCJ Chapter 309 - Road to the Land of Flowers
- BCJ Chapter 310 - Road to the Land of Flowers
- BCJ Chapter 311 - Road to the Land of Flowers
- BCJ Chapter 312 - Hanseong
- BCJ Chapter 313 - Hanseong
- BCJ Chapter 314 - Hanseong
- BCJ Chapter 315 - Battle
- BCJ Chapter 316 - Battle
- BCJ Chapter 317 - Battle
- BCJ Chapter 318 - Hero? Or a Demon?
- BCJ Chapter 319 - Hero? Or a Demon?
- BCJ Chapter 320 - Hero? Or a Demon?
- BCJ Chapter 321 - Hero? Or a Demon?
- BCJ Chapter 322 - Hero? Or a Demon?
- BCJ Chapter 323 - Hero? Or a Demon?
- BCJ Chapter 324 - Those Who Wait, Those Who Move
- BCJ Chapter 325 - Those Who Wait, Those Who Move
- BCJ Chapter 326 - Those Who Wait, Those Who Move
- BCJ Chapter 327 - Those Who Wait, Those Who Move
- BCJ Chapter 328 - Those Who Wait, Those Who Move
- BCJ Chapter 329 - Those Who Wait, Those Who Move
- BCJ Chapter 330 - Those Who Wait, Those Who Move
- BCJ Chapter 331 - Those Who Wait, Those Who Move
- BCJ Chapter 332 - Those Who Wait, Those Who Move
- BCJ Chapter 333 - Fashion Revolution
- BCJ Chapter 334 - Fashion Revolution
- BCJ Chapter 335 - Fashion Revolution
- BCJ Chapter 336 - Fashion Revolution
- BCJ Chapter 337 - Fashion Revolution
- BCJ Chapter 338 - Fashion Revolution
- BCJ Chapter 339 - Land of Fantasy, Land of Madness
- BCJ Chapter 340 - Land of Fantasy, Land of Madness
- BCJ Chapter 341 - Land of Fantasy, Land of Madness
- BCJ Chapter 342 - Invisible War
- BCJ Chapter 343 - Invisible War
- BCJ Chapter 344 - Invisible War
- BCJ Chapter 345 - Invisible War
- BCJ Chapter 346 - Invisible War
- BCJ Chapter 347 - Let's Make a Playground!
- BCJ Chapter 348 - Let's Make a Playground!
- BCJ Chapter 349 - Let's Make a Playground!
- BCJ Chapter 350 - Let's Make a Playground!
- BCJ Chapter 351 - Let's Make a Playground!
- BCJ Chapter 352 - Battle of Strait of Gilbratar (1)
- BCJ Chapter 353 - Battle of Strait of Gilbratar (2)
- BCJ Chapter 354 - Battle of Strait of Gilbratar (3)
- BCJ Chapter 355 - People are the Problem, In Many Ways
- BCJ Chapter 356 - People are the Problem, In Many Ways (2)
- BCJ Chapter 357 - People are the Problem, In Many Ways (3)
- BCJ Chapter 358 - People are the Problem, In Many Ways (4)
- BCJ Chapter 359 - Things That Multiply When Divided: Work and Curses
- BCJ Chapter 360 - Things That Multiply When Divided: Work and Curses
- BCJ Chapter 361 - Things That Multiply When Divided: Work and Curses
- BCJ Chapter 362 - Things That Multiply When Divided: Work and Curses
- BCJ Chapter 363 - Things That Multiply When Divided: Work and Curses
- BCJ Chapter 364 - Things That Multiply When Divided: Work and Curses
- BCJ Chapter 365 - Things That Multiply When Divided: Work and Curses
- BCJ Chapter 366 - Things That Multiply When Divided: Work and Curses
- BCJ Chapter 367 - The Period of Stagnation - Motion in Stillness
- BCJ Chapter 368 - The Period of Stagnation - Motion in Stillness
- BCJ Chapter 369 - The Period of Stagnation - Motion in Stillness
- BCJ Chapter 370 - The Period of Stagnation - Motion in Stillness
- BCJ Chapter 371 - The Period of Stagnation - Motion in Stillness
- BCJ Chapter 372 - The Period of Stagnation - Motion in Stillness
- BCJ Chapter 373 - The Period of Stagnation - Motion in Stillness
- BCJ Chapter 374 - The Period of Stagnation - Motion in Stillness
- BCJ Chapter 375 - A Brief Interlude
- BCJ Chapter 376 - A Brief Interlude
- BCJ Chapter 377 - A Brief Interlude
- BCJ Chapter 378 - A Brief Interlude
- BCJ Chapter 379 - The Eastern Archipelego
- BCJ Chapter 380 - Eastern Archipelago
- BCJ Chapter 381 - Eastern Archipelago
- BCJ Chapter 382 - Eastern Archipelago
- BCJ Chapter 383 - Eastern Archipelago
- BCJ Chapter 384 - He, Jang Yeong-sil
- BCJ Chapter 385 - He, Jang Yeong-sil
- BCJ Chapter 386 - He, Jang Yeong-sil
- BCJ Chapter 387 - He, Jang Yeong-sil
- BCJ Chapter 388 - He, Jang Yeong-sil
- BCJ Chapter 389 - Small Changes
- BCJ Chapter 390 - Small Changes
- BCJ Chapter 391 - Small Changes
- BCJ Chapter 392 - Small Changes
- BCJ Chapter 393 - Small Changes
- BCJ Chapter 394 - Small Changes
- BCJ Chapter 395 - Small Changes
- BCJ Chapter 396 - Small Changes
- BCJ Chapter 397 - Small Changes
- BCJ Chapter 398 - Small Changes
Advanced Chapters
Chapter 301 - 400
Chapter 401 - 500
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 401 - Higher Education Institutions
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 402 - Higher Education Institutions
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 403 - Higher Education Institutions
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 404 - Short Stories
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 405 - Short Stories
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 406 - Short Stories
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 407 - Short Stories
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 408 - Short Stories
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 409 - Short Stories
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 410 - Lord of War - Chinese Merchants
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 411 - Lord of War - Chinese Merchants
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 412 - Lord of War - Chinese Merchants
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 413 - Lord of War - Chinese Merchants
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 414 - Lord of War - Chinese Merchants
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 415 - Lord of War - Chinese Merchants
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 416 - Lord of War - Chinese Merchants
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 417 - Lord of War - Chinese Merchants
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 418 - Cargo Culture
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 419 - Cargo Culture
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 420 - Cargo Culture
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 421 - Cargo Culture
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 422 - Cargo Culture
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 423 - Cargo Culture
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 424 - What Was Expected, What Was Unexpected
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 425 - What Was Expected, What Was Unexpected
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 426 - What Was Expected, What Was Unexpected
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 427 - What Was Expected, What Was Unexpected
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 428 - What Was Expected, What Was Unexpected
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 429 - What Was Expected, What Was Unexpected
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 430 - What Was Expected, What Was Unexpected
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 431 - What Was Expected, What Was Unexpected
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 432 - What Was Expected, What Was Unexpected
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 433 - Night of Betrayal - The Beginning of Chaos
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 434 - Night of Betrayal - The Beginning of Chaos
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 435 - Night of Betrayal - The Beginning of Chaos
- 🔒60BCJ Chapter 436 - Night of Betrayal - The Beginning of Chaos