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Chapter 16 - 100
BCJ Chapter 97
by BlossomTLBlack Corporation: JoseonAs autumn deepened, the nation began calculating the collected taxes, leading to a financial review of the Joseon Dynasty’s income and expenses.
“Hmm… We’ve narrowly avoided a crisis.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Upon King Sejong’s evaluation, all the ministers nodded in agreement.
***
Ever since the tax reform had begun, the expenses of the Joseon government had been steadily increasing. The numbers of officials and professional soldiers had been growing—albeit gradually—and there were large expenditures for mines and steel mills.
The problem was that the rate of increase in tax revenue, the most critical source of income, was lagging behind the rate of increase in expenditures.
Of course, compared to the first year of the tax reform, the Gapjin year, the tax revenue had been continually increasing. However, the rate of expenditure increase had always been a step ahead.
To solve this problem, King Sejong had to implement a series of daring policies.
Firstly, lands granted to the government officials, starting with the meritocratic lands, were continually being reclaimed.
“From now on, ‘the right to collect rent’ from the lands given to the officials will be reclaimed. In return, the monthly salaries will be paid in kind and will be increased.”
According to Sejong’s decision, meritocratic lands and other agricultural lands that were given to the meritocrats and ministers began to be reclaimed in batches. The only people exempted from this action were the royal family.
As promised, Sejong increased the amount of stipends given to his subjects.
As mentioned before, Joseon had significantly reduced the stipends given to the royal family and officials when the country was founded.
For the royal family, it was reduced to 1/6, and for the officials, it was reduced to 1/4, reflecting the initial circumstances of Joseon.
Sejong increased the stipends based on the following criteria:
– Low-ranking officials would receive half compared to those during the Goryeo period, and high-ranking officials would receive a third.
– Instead of hereditary lands like “Sushinjeon” (Dower lands) and “Hyeollyangjeon” (patrimonial lands for minor descendants), they would receive a monthly stipend equivalent to what a minor rank-1 official would get. However, this would be limited to 10 years.
[TL/N: Sushinjeon, also known as dower lands, are meritocratic lands that were once owned by deceased government officials and are subsequently allocated to their widowed spouses, who can either cultivate these lands or collect rent from them. As for Hyeollyangjeon, in the case where both government officials and their spouses have died, these meritocratic lands are transferred to their heirs.]
Through these criteria, Sejong reclaimed the lands as royal property.
***
In later years, historians assessed this period as Sejong’s first crisis. If there had been opposition during the process of reclaiming the economic foundations of the meritocrats, Sejong could have been ousted from power.
However, this crisis was overcome by three variables.
The first was the purge of senior ministers, including Ryu Jeong-hyeon.
Though the immediate cause was the conflict between Sejong and senior ministers over smallpox vaccination, the deeper issue was a clash between Sejong, who sought royal authority, and senior ministers who wanted shared power with the king.
In later years, even historians thought that the immediate nationwide implementation of smallpox vaccination—which had not yet been proven effective—was risky. Therefore, the senior ministers’ revolt was inevitable.
However, when the effectiveness of smallpox vaccination was proven through an outbreak near Hanyang, the senior ministers were ousted from power.
Their ousting, following the purge of Queen Wongyeong’s Min family during Taejong’s reign and the Shim On faction when Sejong ascended the throne, significantly weakened the power of the senior ministers who had been influential since the founding of Joseon.
[TL/N: Read more on Queen Wongyeong’s Min family’s purge HERE. As for Shim On, he was Sejong’s father-in law and Queen Soheon’s father, and was also the Chief State Councillor before being framed of treason by his political rivals.]
As a result, there was no focal point for forces to gather to oust Sejong, allowing him to overcome the crisis. This was the first variable.
This was the third major purge since the founding of Joseon, significantly diminishing the influence of the senior ministers.
As a result, the focal point for any forces that could oust Sejong was lost, enabling him to overcome the crisis. This was the first key factor.
The second variable was the Crown Prince.
Sejong’s eldest son, Hyang, was made Crown Prince and developed various cultural artifacts and technologies, including metal types.
Because the Crown Prince also excelled in commercialization, this led to the expansion of Joseon’s trade and, consequently, an increase in tax revenue.
As a result, the officials in the government, convinced of their economic security, actively cooperated with Sejong’s policies.
The military was no different, and Sejong was able to secure considerable power.
The third variable was ‘punishment.’
A form of punishment called ‘document sorting punishment’ was the most non-violent yet cruel punishment.
However, there was an unexpected effect of this punishment.
Among the punishments commonly applied to the ruling class of Joseon, exile was the most frequent.
Being ousted from the power circle with the king appeared superficially harsh, but if the person had the will and maintained adequate security, they could maintain or even increase their power while in exile.
However, the document sorting punishment fundamentally blocked such opportunities. The convict had to move within the king’s sight, and the physical and mental fatigue accumulated from organizing the documents almost completely halted the convict’s external activities.
***
“Due to the Hanseong fire, we had unexpected large expenditures. However, fortunately, this year’s harvest has been good, and we’ve profited greatly from trade with Japan, so it seems we will have some flexibility in next year’s budget.”
Upon hearing the report from the Ministry of Taxation, King Sejong reviewed the documents once again and looked at the government officials.
“What do you think about inviting the tribal chiefs of Yain Jurchens this year?”
The officials pondered Sejong’s question briefly. After a moment, the Right State Councilor, Lee Jik, spoke up.
“Given that things are going well this year, it seems fitting to extend an invitation that we couldn’t last year.”
Following Lee Jik’s statement, Hwang Hui spoke.
“Agreed. There are unusual movements in Geonju, so I think we should expedite our eastward expansion.”
Hwang Hui’s words were followed by reinforcement from Maeng Sa-seong.
“Do you remember the previous event with the Odori tribe? They profit by going back and forth between us and Ming. We should solidify our boundaries on this occasion.”
With everyone in agreement, King Sejong made his decision.
“Very well. Select emissaries and send them to the Jurchens. What date should we choose?”
Hwang Hui responded as if he had been waiting for the question.
“Sanggang (the day the first frost falls, around October 24th in the solar calendar) would be suitable.”
“Sanggang, huh… Sounds good.”
Upon settling the date, King Sejong looked at the ministers.
“Advance eastward starting from this year’s Sanggang.”
“Understood!”
***
‘Advancing eastward’ was a significant part of the military strategy that King Sejong created for the growth of Joseon.
Due to Li Manzhu’s southern invasion, the influence of the Ming over the Jurchens increased, and conversely, the influence of Joseon weakened. To counter this situation, Sejong fell into deep contemplation.
[TL/N: Li Manzhu or known as Ni Manju in Korean, was a commander of Jianzhou Guards during Ming dynasty. I don’t know the specifics of his importance during this time but there are mentions of his name multiple times in Sejong’s Veritable Records.]
Witnessing this, Hyang suggested establishing a specialized agency to Sejong.
“Establish a specialized agency?”
“Yes, your Majesty. You don’t need to take responsibility for everything. Like sharing opinions with ministers on administrative matters, wouldn’t it be best to discuss military affairs with military commanders?”
“That makes sense, but the civil officials will oppose it.”
“Neither the military should look down on the civil sector, nor should the civil sector look down on the military.”
Convinced by Hyang’s words, Sejong nodded.
“It sounds reasonable. If there is the Hall of Worthies for scholars, there should be something similar for the military.”
Having made up his mind, Sejong acted swiftly.
“It’s too late to prepare after a war breaks out. Therefore, we need an organization that can research countermeasures in advance. This is in line with our policy to strengthen the nation and the military.”
With the proclamation to establish a new military organization, Sejong and Hyang joined the newly formed group.
The institution that was born out of these efforts was the ‘Joseon Army General Staff.’
In the General Staff, well-known military commanders including Choi Yoon-deok, and young talents like Lee Jing-ok, gathered.
The first task Sejong assigned to the General Staff, consisting of those highly regarded for their wisdom and strategy in the army and navy, was as follows:
‘Based on our ongoing policy of strengthening the country, establish the most basic strategies related to the Jurchen region, Japan, and Ming.’
“Whew~”
Upon confirming Sejong’s order, Choi Yoon-deok commanded his subordinates.
“Don’t plan on going home for a while.”
“First, we need information! Gather all the information you can get!”
Following Choi Yoon-deok’s orders, the commanders searched all available archives from palaces to Six Ministries. They scraped together every record that seemed even slightly relevant.
“If necessary, scrape together even the records from the previous dynasties!”
“Yes, sir!”
Following Choi’s orders, the officers of the General Staff gathered all necessary records, even from the Goryeo period.
And it was not only military-related material that the officers gathered.
“One should know oneself before fighting others. Go to the Ministry of Personnel and request all the data!”
“Yes, sir!”
The officers went to the Ministry of Personnel and obtained copies of all data, including household registers and economic indicators like tax revenue.
After obtaining the copies, the General Staff immediately began mass printing.
“It takes too long to circulate just one copy!”
Using the acquired data as a foundation, the General Staff immediately began formulating strategies.
“The part that His Majesty is most interested in is related to the Jurchens. Let’s start planning the strategy around this area.”
“Understood!”
***
Lee Jing-ok, who had been sitting at the far end, raised his hand to object to Choi Yoon-deok’s decision.
“Is that you, military officer Lee Jing-ok? Speak your mind.”
“Strategy is about the big picture. If we focus on just one area without grasping the overall framework, the picture will be a mess.”
“So, what are you suggesting?”
“Considering our current situation in Joseon, we’re troubled by the Japanese pirates in the south and the Jurchens in the north. th. While it’s not wrong to prioritize the Jurchens issue, I believe we should first have at least some basic countermeasures against the Japanese pirates, and then think about policies concerning the Jurchens based on that foundation.”
“Your point is valid. Any differing opinions?”
No one else raised objections to Choi Yoon-deok’s question.
“Then let’s start by considering the distribution of troops to counter the pirates.”
Thus began the study of what the minimal number of troops needed to defend against the Japanese pirates would be.
During the study, the need for force distribution to protect the fortress stood out, and the research restarted from scratch.
After many trials and errors, the staff at the General Headquarters, having finally decided on an appropriate troop distribution, began their research to establish a strategy concerning the Jurchens.
After more than three months of relentless research, the staff at the headquarters looked grave upon seeing the end product named ‘advancing eastward’.
“We’ve done our best, but we can only reach as far as the Tumen River…”
“Is this the extent of Joseon’s capabilities?”
General Choi Yoon-deok, who reviewed the result, also had a gloomy expression.
“This can’t be…”
He read the report several times, but the conclusion was the same.
With the current capabilities of Joseon, even at the end of their planning phase, crossing the Tumen River would actually be a disadvantage.
***
“Why only up to the Tumen River?” King Sejong asked, to which Choi Yoon-duk explained.
“The Jurchen’s main force is cavalry. To counter cavalry, we would also need optimal cavalry, but in Joseon, cultivating cavalry takes time and a lot of resources.”
While it was easy for the semi-nomadic Jurchen to supplement their cavalry, it was not the case for Joseon.
Although Joseon also had horse archery as a military skill, acquiring and training horses required economic support.
On the other hand, the Jurchen could easily supplement their forces because horses and archery were a part of their daily life.
“So that’s why we can only go up to the Tumen River?”
“Exactly. If we’re fighting only with bows and spears, using the natural barrier of the Tumen River to block the Jurchen would be the best course of action.”
“I see…”
Sejong couldn’t hide his disappointment. The lands where the Jurchen roamed used to be the territory of Goguryeo, one of the Three Kingdoms of ancient Korea. Not being able to advance beyond the Tumen River, which was so close, was disappointing.
“General.”
Hyang, who had been quietly listening to the conversation, interrupted.
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“If we only fight with bows and spears, the Tumen River would be our limit. What if we had a more powerful weapon, would a more aggressive strategy be possible?”
Upon hearing Hyang’s words, Choi Yoon-deok pondered for a moment before answering.
“It would be possible.”
At Choi Yoon-deok’s answer, Hyang turned to look at King Sejong.
“There is ongoing research in Area 51. If it succeeds, a more aggressive strategy could become possible.”
“Let’s look forward to it.”
***
In the audit conducted in December, weapons developed by Area 51 were publicly unveiled.
As soon as King Sejong issued an order for their mass production based on the performance of the weapons Area 51 had created, the Joint Chiefs of Staff immediately started revising their strategy, named ‘Grand Strategy of Advancing Eastward.’
By the time the year changed and spring arrived, a new version of this so-called grand plan had been formulated.
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- BCJ Chapter 139 - The Running Crown Prince, The Soaring King, The Rolling Ministers (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 146 - That Autumn (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 150 - Fanaticism (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 166 - Aftershocks and Currency (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 170 - Aftershocks and Currency (5)
- BCJ Chapter 171 - Aftershocks and Currency (6)
- BCJ Chapter 172 - Feedback (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 174 - Feedback (3)
- BCJ Chapter 175 - Feedback (4)
- BCJ Chapter 176 - The Final Phase of the Reform (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 178 - The Final Phase of the Reform (3)
- 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)
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- 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)
- BCJ Chapter 194 - Fanaticism, Part 2 (2)
- 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 212 - Return Home (5)
- BCJ Chapter 213 - The Challenger (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 215 - The Challenger (3)
- BCJ Chapter 216 - The Challenger (4)
- BCJ Chapter 217 - The Challenger (5)
- BCJ Chapter 218 - Changes in Public (1)
- BCJ Chapter 219 - Changes in Public (2)
- BCJ Chapter 220 - Changes in Public (3)
- 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)
- BCJ Chapter 225 - Ocean-going Fleet (5)
- BCJ Chapter 226 - Ocean-going Fleet (6)
- BCJ Chapter 227 - Ocean-going Fleet (7)
- BCJ Chapter 228 - Japan (1)
- BCJ Chapter 229 - Japan (2)
- BCJ Chapter 230 - Japan (3)
- BCJ Chapter 231 - Japan (4)
- BCJ Chapter 232 - Japan (5)
- BCJ Chapter 233 - Japan (6)
- BCJ Chapter 234 - School Opening (1)
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- BCJ Chapter 236 - School Opening (3)
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- BCJ Chapter 238 - School Opening (4)
- BCJ Chapter 239 - The Secret Envoy (1)
- BCJ Chapter 240 - The Secret Envoy (2)
- BCJ Chapter 241 - The Secret Envoy (3)
- BCJ Chapter 242 - The Secret Envoy (4)
- BCJ Chapter 243 - The Secret Envoy (5)
- BCJ Chapter 244 - The Secret Envoy (2)
- BCJ Chapter 245 - Misunderstandings, Prejudices, and the Butterfly Effect
- BCJ Chapter 246 - The Navigator Prince Henry (1)
- BCJ Chapter 247 - The Navigator Prince Henry (2)
- BCJ Chapter 248 - The Navigator Prince Henry (3)
- BCJ Chapter 249 - Where Did Those Papers Go?
- BCJ Chapter 250 - Signboard Change or Transformation? (1)
- BCJ Chapter 251 - Signboard Change or Transformation? (2)
- BCJ Chapter 252 - Signboard Change or Transformation? (3)
- BCJ Chapter 253 - The Expedition Team (1)
- BCJ Chapter 254 - The Expedition Team (2)
- BCJ Chapter 255 - The Expedition Team (3)
- BCJ Chapter 256 - The Expedition Team (4)
- BCJ Chapter 257 - The Expedition Team (5)
- BCJ Chapter 258 - The Tree Wishes to Stay Still (1)
- BCJ Chapter 259 - The Tree Wishes to Stay Still (2)
- BCJ Chapter 260 - The Tree Wishes to Stay Still (3)
- BCJ Chapter 261 - The Tree Wishes to Stay Still (4)
- BCJ Chapter 262 - Battle (1)
- BCJ Chapter 263 - Battle (2)
- BCJ Chapter 264 - Battle (3)
- BCJ Chapter 265 - Battle (4)
- 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)
- BCJ Chapter 280
- BCJ Chapter 281
- BCJ Chapter 282
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- BCJ Chapter 284
- BCJ Chapter 285
- BCJ Chapter 286
- BCJ Chapter 287
- 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