Dokmaeuiseon - Chapter 60

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Chapter 60

 

 

Originally the duty and obligation of the Provincial Commander.

How could he not know this, being the Provincial Commander himself.

 

It’s checks and balances!

The very reason he stays in the provincial capital is for checks and balances.

Just as the government checks the Military Department, the Military Department is also meant to check the government.

The reason the Central Government separately appointed the Provincial Commander, Maritime Commissioner, and Provincial Inspector was to have the judicial, administrative, and military branches check each other.

Jung Myeong discussed this essence.

 

“You’re asking me to check the government, is that it? But that’s not for your sake, is it?”

“You would be doing what you originally should do, and it would just make the situation favorable for one small physician. As I said, the essence doesn’t change.”

“That wouldn’t be corruption? Interesting wordplay.”

 

At this, the Provincial Commander’s expression relaxed somewhat.

Here, Jung Myeong pierced through to the essence again as if adding humor.

 

“Aren’t the government and military naturally like cats and dogs?”

“Like cats and dogs? Puhaha… Puhahahaha. You say that so openly? This guy is completely mad.”

“…I’ll take that as a compliment.”

“Yes. It’s a compliment. Being thoroughly mad isn’t an ordinary thing either. Yes, it’s not ordinary at all. This is interesting.”

 

In the end, if he found the essence and checked the government, that alone would benefit Jung Myeong. It wasn’t something done for Jung Myeong’s sake. It meant there would be no problems even if he did it.

The Provincial Commander understood this.

 

‘Then this becomes another matter entirely.’

 

His properly handling everything would be checks and balances, so it would become his achievement.

It would definitely not become corruption.

Jung Myeong had navigated this well.

That said, he couldn’t give absolutely no compensation.

There was no need to create corruption, but.

In any case, someone of the rank of Provincial Commander was moving.

Even if it was his proper duty.

For such a person to move, sufficient motivation had to be provided.

 

‘It’s just that the method shouldn’t become bribery. This man looks upward.’

 

It didn’t matter if it was just covering one’s eyes and crying “boo.”

What mattered was justification. The packaging for it.

Also, Jung Myeong actually had no intention of committing corruption.

 

‘If I was going to solve this by bribing this man, I would have settled things with the Vice Governor. I have no intention of going under someone’s wing at this point.’

 

He had only tried to change the game. That’s why he brought in the military.

However, the conclusion was important in this situation.

This was a sensitive matter.

He had to handle this well.

Also, since he fundamentally had to resolve what the Provincial Commander was concerned about.

Jung Myeong subtly conveyed his intentions.

 

“Since you’re complimenting me, let me say one more thing…”

“What is it?”

“This will be of great help to you in the long term.”

“Help?”

“I merely sold medicine at fair prices. And I will continue to do so. It wouldn’t be corruption to coincidentally supply to one place, would it?”

“Huh.”

 

He was saying he would continue supplying medicine to the Military Department.

It wasn’t that he wouldn’t receive compensation. He said he would receive fair payment.

At this, the Provincial Commander threw out a test question.

 

“Let’s say coming here is fine. But would the medicine prices work out? Are you saying you can continue supplying such medicine without any reason?”

 

True Origin Pills, Jade Face Ointment, Wound Healing Ointment.

All three were excellent medicines.

It wasn’t that there were no better medicines than these.

But there was no medicine of this quality at the same price anywhere in Hangzhou.

To be able to continue supplying these.

If possible, the Military Department’s power would greatly increase.

But whether that was actually possible didn’t seem realistic to the Provincial Commander.

The Provincial Commander was curious whether Jung Myeong could bear the accumulated losses.

 

‘What alchemist could supply at these prices? It doesn’t make sense.’

 

An alchemist and pharmacist of such skill wouldn’t just be playing physician in a place like this.

Even to his direct question.

 

“Yes.”

“Does that make sense?”

“It does. If you find it troublesome, I could show you.”

“Huh…”

 

Jung Myeong gave a definitive answer. Several times.

He even boldly challenged him. Telling him to test it.

At this, the Provincial Commander stared directly into Jung Myeong’s eyes for a long time.

And he intuited.

 

‘Those aren’t the eyes of someone telling lies. Hmm… is that really possible?’

 

That Jung Myeong was telling the truth.

The surprised Provincial Commander trembled slightly.

 

‘Does that even make sense? To really be able to continue supplying things like True Origin Pills at such prices. Haha.’

 

If it were possible, it would be something to wish for even in dreams.

True Origin Pills and Wound Healing Ointment.

With just these two, couldn’t one easily predict what results would occur?

If they use the True Origin Pills, the military officers’ internal energy will increase.

If they apply the Wound Healing Ointment, rapid healing of soldiers becomes possible.

This means their military strength will be greatly enhanced.

If Jung Myeong’s words are true, everything becomes advantageous for the Provincial Commander.

 

‘If he truly gives them at fair value, it won’t be a bribe! There won’t be any accountability issues later either.’

 

Coincidentally, it was also time to shake up the Vice Governor once.

Keeping the government in check and strengthening the army – killing two birds with one stone.

Furthermore, it would even serve as a stepping stone for his advancement into political circles!

Every single benefit was significant.

 

‘And all he wants is a fair trial?’

 

From the Provincial Commander’s perspective, this was excellent.

Therefore, he wanted to confirm just one last thing.

 

“Could I see you make them once?”

 

That was the final test.

 

 

* * *

 

 

The Provincial Commander was impatient by nature.

 

“Prepare the Alchemy Room.”

“Yes, sir!”

 

He ordered his adjutant to prepare the Alchemy Room immediately.

While the Hangzhou Guard didn’t have a professional alchemist.

They already possessed such facilities.

 

‘Impressive.’

 

When Jung Myeong arrived at the Alchemy Room, the preparations were already perfect.

It was at a level that impressed him.

 

“The materials you mentioned have been prepared in abundance. Will this be sufficient?”

“More than sufficient.”

 

If he could take them, he’d want to bring some back to the Medical Clinic.

Hesitating here would be shameful as both an alchemist and practitioner of alchemy.

 

“Ha. You never back down, which is good. Will you proceed immediately?”

“Yes. I’m ready whenever.”

 

However, there was one condition.

 

“I’m ready whenever, if only the Provincial Commander observes.”

“How dare you!”

 

The response came from someone else.

Only the Provincial Commander watching? Wasn’t this asking for a private meeting between just the two of them?

They had met privately just before, but this place was different.

There were no hidden guards here.

Surprisingly, the Provincial Commander was bold.

 

“It’s fine. Everyone withdraw.”

“…Yes, sir!”

 

After calming the guard’s anger.

He spoke to Jung Myeong with a relaxed expression.

 

“Very well. Let’s see what you can do.”

“As you command.”

 

Why would there be any reason to back down?

Jung Myeong immediately got to work.

 

[Using Analysis Skill.]

[Activating Ki Sensing.]

 

He immediately sharpened his senses.

Then, based on analysis, he cast Extraction and Enhancement.

Swoosh-

Internal energy moved accordingly.

 

“Hmm…”

 

Seeing this, the Provincial Commander flinched.

Even for the Provincial Commander, who prided himself on his various experiences, the scene before his eyes was strange.

Something inexplicable seemed to be moving, but it was difficult to know what it was.

In this place, such power was called by one name.

 

Divine Power!

 

‘Ha. I’ve heard there are occasionally those who possess divine power… but to think it would be this physician.’

 

The Provincial Commander’s thoughts didn’t stray from that.

He understood Jung Myeong as someone who possessed divine power.

Then he built up misunderstandings about Jung Myeong on his own.

 

‘I wondered how he possessed such remarkable abilities, so the true nature was divine power?’

 

He found evidence of that ability in divine power.

 

‘I wondered why he was so obsessed with a small Medical Clinic, but it was because he possessed divine power. Well… those with divine power have short lifespans, so there have been cases of them becoming obsessed with strange things.’

 

He came up with the reason for being obsessed with the Medical Clinic.

Eventually going further.

 

‘The reason for learning martial arts must have been to extend his lifespan too.’

 

He saw learning martial arts as a desperate struggle for that short lifespan, and clicked his tongue loudly.

It was because of his pity toward Jung Myeong.

 

‘Those with divine power don’t gain much lifespan even when their realm increases. How unfortunate.’

 

While the Provincial Commander’s unexpected misunderstanding accumulated.

Jung Myeong finally succeeded in preparing the three types of medicine.

 

[You succeed in making Jade Face Ointment.]

[You succeed in making Wound Healing Ointment.]

[You achieve great success in preparing True Origin Pill.]

[Experience points increase greatly.]

 

“!!!!”

One of them. The True Origin Pill even achieved great success. The most difficult medicine among the three types achieved great success!

Though his skills had improved over time, making medicine preparation itself easier.

 

‘This is rare!’

 

Great success was always a joyful thing no matter how many times it happened.

As he was rejoicing at this, the Provincial Commander’s admiration could be heard.

 

“You really did it?”

“It’s thanks to you, Provincial Commander.”

“Hehe. What did I do?”

“This should prove it, shouldn’t it?”

“I’m not foolish enough to not believe what I saw with my own eyes.”

 

The Provincial Commander’s eyes and tone looking at Jung Myeong had become much softer.

Because he understood for himself what it meant to only charge fair prices for medicine.

 

‘Using divine power like this must be difficult too. Tsk. How pitiful.’

 

Though that direction was somewhat riddled with misunderstanding.

The Provincial Commander, who had good political skills for a military officer, didn’t show it.

Thanks to this, only the misunderstanding deepened.

During such deepening(?). Jung Myeong asked again.

 

“Since I’ve proven myself, may I trust that things will return to their proper place?”

“Of course. As you said, everything will return to its proper place.”

“Thank you!”

 

With this, Jung Myeong had definitely received a promise.

That the situation he wanted would be set up.

 

‘With this, one stage is complete.’

 

Jung Myeong smiled with satisfaction at this.

 

 

* * *

 

 

“I will offer this as tribute.”

“Huh. I’ve already passed the stage of sharing rewards with such spirit medicine.”

“This is a special True Origin Pill.”

“Special?”

“Yes. Its efficacy will be at least twice as strong as other True Origin Pills. Since it was made through the Provincial Commander’s consideration, wouldn’t it be right for the Provincial Commander to receive it?”

“Hehe.”

“The materials also came from this place, didn’t they? There won’t be any problems, so please accept it.”

“I’ll gratefully receive it.”

 

Jung Myeong didn’t forget his role until the very end.

What he obtained from this Hangzhou Guard, he intended to leave behind anyway.

Since the materials themselves belonged to this place.

In the meantime, couldn’t he at least give the best one to the Provincial Commander? He simply gave as a gift the good result he had obtained thanks to him.

 

“Wait just a few days.”

 

Afterward, the Provincial Commander, who for some reason saw Jung Myeong off with pitying eyes, moved quickly.

And the results began to appear immediately.

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