Chapter 124
##124fury. Understanding Sapa martial arts and preparing for practice (3)
“Suddenly you're a police officer... … . Is it okay for us to intervene in Gwan’s affairs??”
The owner of the voice that raised objection was Dok Go-jun..
Because he had been beaten so badly by Baeksu-ryong, his appearance was unbelievable, but as befits a scion of a noble family, he kept his posture straight and attacked Cheongcheon..
“Podu. My name is Go-Jun Dok, and I am the student council president of Cheongryong Academic Hall. Can I ask you a few questions about what you just said??”
“Of course.”
Cheongcheon nodded with an emotionless face..
But the look in his eyes was nothing short of extraordinary..
Even students who had been ignoring the other person because they were not unmanned swallowed their saliva when they saw the look in their eyes..
‘What kind of podu… … You give off more energy than most experts..’
Dok Go-Jun thought this in his mind and carefully asked the question..
“……As you know, we are unmanned. It may sound unpleasant to Podu, who works for the country, but Moorim has its own laws..”
Inviolability of government affairs.
Gwan and Moorim do not invade each other's territory..
It was a long-standing custom and a privilege enjoyed by Moorim..
“I am worried that problems may arise between the students of Cheongryong Academy and the officials..”
The martial people generally tended to ignore the government's words and do as they pleased..
Especially among the students of Cheongryong Academy who are still young and have strong pride, there may be some who cannot bear to listen to orders from the government..
‘I don't think Teacher Baek Soo-ryong will let that happen, but…….’
If it was a city patrol mission, it would be divided into several groups, and it would not be possible for Baek Su-ryong to monitor all of the groups..
‘I think the intention of the class is good, but in reality, there is a lot of room for problems to arise..’
They couldn't deny Baek Soo-ryong's words that they were flowers in the greenhouse..
Because Dok Go-Jun has never actually met a Sapa warrior before..
When I was young, I learned martial arts within the boundaries of my family, and when I got a little older, I entered the Blue Dragon Academy..
During vacation periods, I traveled long distances or visited other families, but even then, I always used a comfortable van..
When a well-protected and escorted van passed along the road, the bandits did not even think about coming near it..
‘It's not that I don't have the desire to see the martial arts of Sapa, but…….’
On the other hand, I also had this feeling.
What Cheongcheon proposed was, at best, a mission to patrol the back alleys of the city..
As for the Sapa there, isn't it obvious that they would be people who have learned third-rate martial arts and haven't been able to escape much from the worst?.
Is there really a need to meet them??
To be honest, Dok Go-Jun didn't feel the need to do that..
‘It would be better to swing the sword one more time during that time..’
Of course, I couldn't say these thoughts honestly..
Dok Go-jun humbled himself and expressed his refusal with the most polite reasons possible..
“I don't know if we, being young and inexperienced, can be of help to Podu. I'll be glad if it doesn't cause any inconvenience..”
Because the words were spoken from the perspective of the student council president, not a student, the power contained in those words was strong..
The other students also nodded in agreement..
“that's right. There is no need to patrol the back alleys.…….”
“Isn’t sparring with a teacher much better for martial arts training??”
“It's a bit uncomfortable to go around with the police..”
“I never heard of it being a practical class. I might have to cancel the course…….”
Except for the five students staying at Baekryongjang, all other students reacted negatively to Cheongcheon's offer of an honorary police officer..
“Ugh. These political faction bastards who have no answer…….”
It was when Baek Soo-ryong sighed and opened his mouth to persuade the students..
Cheongcheon, who had been silent the whole time, looked at Dokgojun and said..
“Can I call you student Dok Go-jun??
“yes. Please feel free to call.”
Cheongcheon nodded bluntly and asked Dokgojun..
“How much do you know about this city??”
“……yes?”
Dok Go-jun, who did not understand the intention of the question, tilted his head and asked back..
As if he wasn't expecting an answer in the first place, Cheongcheon continued..
“This place, Nanchang, is a big city. However, the only places you know are the downtown area and entertainment district around Cheongryong Academic Center..”
Nanchang is the capital of Jiangxi Province, and rice, cotton, tobacco, and tea were grown mainly in the fertile rice fields..
In addition, it was a city with rich natural resources and developed commerce with merchants coming and going from all over the central plains..
Because of its importance, the Gangseo branch of the Murim League was established in Nanchang, and the Cheongryong Academic Center was established here for a similar reason..
Even if you look around the whole of Jungwon, there are only a handful of cities that are as prosperous and livable as Nanchang..
“But if there is a bright side, there is also a dark side..”
There was almost no pitch in Cheongcheon's voice. But strangely, it had the power to focus people..
“Recently, violence and murder cases have been increasing in the slums of Nanchang. Several martial arts factions have been established, and their clashes are causing constant strife. Not long ago, several police officers got caught up in a fight and were seriously injured..”
“that…….”
Dok Go-Jun sighed softly..
asked Cheongcheon, who was listening with a serious expression next to him..
“Gangseo Murim League.”
“Have you tried contacting?”
Twins who always share the same sentence.
Although the sight was surprising, Cheongcheon answered without much reaction..
“We have already requested cooperation from the Gangseo Murim Alliance several times, but support is being delayed day by day..”
“why…….”
“Because there are so many big and important events in Moorim, there is no time to worry about even small issues like this..”
A subtle criticism of the Murim League.
Dok Go-jun could not help but clear his throat in shame..
Until just now, I had ignored it as a fight between back alley thugs..
While no one could easily open their mouths, Cheongcheon calmly continued speaking..
“Although we have warned the slumlords of the slums several times, they are brandishing the language of non-aggression against government affairs as if it were an allegation and claiming that their fight over territory is the work of Moorim..”
“…….”
“The anxiety of people living in slums is growing. People who have a hard time making a living from day to day are now trembling in fear, not knowing where a blind sword will come from..”
“…….”
“We are also trying to prevent damage to private homes, but... … The government officials' military skills are poor. Not only did I enter martial arts late, but I also did not learn the martial arts of rising like you..”
Cheongcheon paused for a moment and sighed softly..
A face that looks very tired.
Cheongcheon pressed his hands around his eyes and spoke again..
“It is difficult for us to control this situation on our own. But you can't tell me how happy I was to receive an offer from teacher Baek Soo-ryong..”
“We think we have that kind of story.…….”
Dok Go-jun could not bear to say any more..
Because it was he who expressed his refusal without listening to Cheongcheon's words to the end or thinking about them in detail..
“I apologize if my words from the main point were coercive or offensive. So, please ask again..”
Cheongcheon's request was polite but not servile..
His confident attitude won great favor from many students..
“We would like to ask for your help. There were no more applicants among the police officers, so I was thinking of going out on my own... … If the late exponents of the Blue Dragon Academy help you, it will be like gaining a thousand soldiers and ten thousand demons..”
Cheongcheon finished the short story and politely took the gun..
“If you help me, I will never forget this favor..”
Cheongcheon finished what he had to say and stepped aside..
And Baek Soo-ryong, who had been listening quietly until then, stepped forward..
He stood in front of the teacher's table and spoke to everyone with a serious expression..
“Let me ask you one thing. If you keep silent even after hearing these stories, do you have the right to call yourself a political faction??”
“…….”
Everyone bowed their heads in shame..
Cheongcheon's story and Baek Soo-ryong's advice made the students who tried to reject the offer on the grounds that it was annoying and inconvenient become infinitely smaller..
One by one they began to speak.
“……We didn't know there was such a story..”
“can we help?”
“Please help me. We will kick out the bad Sapa bastards.!”
The students at Cheongryong Academy were still young and self-centered and selfish, but they were also very empathetic and emotional..
Cheongcheon's story ignited the chivalry of the boys and girls of Moorim..
It was the same for Dok Go-Jun..
“…… My thoughts were short. If you learn martial arts only to become stronger and pretend not to notice the injustice around you, what difference is there from Safa?.”
While listening to Cheongcheon's story, the student council president reflected a lot and clenched his fists..
“I will help Podu. We will also actively support you at the student council level..”
“……thank you.”
In this way, <Understanding and Preparing for Practical Battles of Sapa Martial Arts> was unanimously confirmed as a practical class..
It was a heartwarming ending, but Baek Soo-ryong scratched his head sheepishly..
‘I haven't done anything.’
It was safe to say that in the first class, only the kids were beaten up, and Cheongcheon did the rest..
Still, I decided that it would be good if the result was good anyway..
Because sometimes you have to eat raw food too..
* * *
“Since when did you become so good at speaking? You could be the instructor, not me..”
“The white sound.”
Cheongcheon chuckled and shook his head..
He wasn't a nice guy to talk to..
It only worked because it was a sincere story..
“Did you say that full-scale support will start in a few days??”
“This side also needs some preparation. Today I'm going to look around by myself.”
“So, act as a guide.?”
“Let’s have some late conversations.”
The two people changed into ordinary clothes and talked about various things as they walked through the slums..
Baek Soo-ryong asked as he watched Cheong-cheon skillfully find his way..
“How often do you come here? I can walk around with my eyes closed.”
“I came here often... … It is also where I was born and raised when I was young..”
“……This is my first time hearing that story..”
“It's not a particularly amazing story. Because I lived with my mother and was poor..”
The two walked through the slums and took in the scenery and people there..
Dirty and smelly street.
The expressions on the faces of the people living there were all worn out, sick, and dry..
A woman with a sick look on her face was seen holding a child's hand and walking away..
When she made eye contact with Baek Su-ryong, she was startled and hurriedly took the child into her arms and ran away..
“…….”
“It seems like they thought we were Sapa's crushing defeat..”
Cheongcheon said as if it was a familiar occurrence..
“Jeokho’s room. Daeungbang, Cheoldupa. The name has changed and the leader has changed, but what they do is the same as before..”
By the standards of martial arts, the power of warlords is only second or third class..
They are difficult to call a proper Sapa..
Baek Su-ryong clicked his tongue and said.
“But to people who don't know martial arts, those guys are no different from unrivaled experts..”
“……That's right.”
They threaten the people of the slums, collect bribes from merchants, and commit all kinds of crimes..
It is a small evil in terms of scale and power, but can it be said to be small from the perspective of the people who are victims of that evil??
Cheongcheon spent his childhood here and witnessed numerous crimes..
“When I was young, I wanted to wipe out those guys when I became a Podu. But in reality, it wasn't easy..”
“Because they are as tough as cockroaches. Even if you kill it, it will come back again.”
Cheongcheon nodded..
What Baek Soo-ryong said was right. Cheap gangsters are everywhere, and there are so many of them that the Murim League doesn't even pay attention to them..
Because they are small bugs that cannot be eradicated anyway..
In the end, only those who are marginalized due to indifference continue to suffer..
“I walk this street... … I want to make the streets safe for people to walk on..”
It wasn't even a great goal..
A street where you can safely walk.
Cheongcheon's goal was just that..
But it is almost impossible to achieve that small goal.…….
“It might be worth a try. If it's just that much.”
“……what?”
Baek Soo-ryong looked around the slum streets and said.
He looked at the people, looked at the street, and saw the shabby signboard of the breakwater in the distance..
It was not for nothing that I suggested Cheongcheon to take classes in conjunction with the government..
The biggest reason was to give students real-world experience, but there were other reasons as well..
“Clear sky. Let me ask you one thing. If we resolve the dispute here. Can you be promoted to grape manager??”
In response to Baek Soo-ryong’s question, Cheongcheon was the first to stop in his tracks..
“promotion? I'm not interested... … If you can really solve it, it's entirely possible..”
Violence and murder caused by third-rate factions rampant in the slums.
The resulting deterioration of public order.
It was a chronic problem that had not been solved in this city for more than several decades..
There was not much interest in the Murim Alliance, and the government lacked the ability and will to solve the problem..
However, if this problem can be solved, special promotion to level 1 or higher is also possible..
“okay? That's right.”
“……It's a face that's up to something again..”
Cheongcheon let out a long sigh at Baek Soo-ryong's mischievous smile, but then burst into laughter..
It was an unsettling but trustworthy smile at the same time..
“What are you planning??”
“I thought I would train the kids, clean up some trash, and open up a commercial area..”
“commercial district?”
“Baekryong Trading Company is pioneering a new commercial area these days..”
Baek Soo-ryong looked around and said.
It's a shabby and dirty slum now, but there's no way it'll be like that forever..
As it is a large city with developed commerce, Nanchang's commercial district was already tightly controlled by large merchants..
Therefore, it was not easy for Baekryong Trading, an emerging trading company, to expand its business..
A few days ago, I gave advice to Baek Soo-ryong of Geumryongjangju who heard the story..
-teacher. If you want to expand your business, why not explore new commercial areas??
-Are there any new commercial districts in this city??
-I need to do some cleaning... … There's a good place.
As Geumryongjangju said, when I came and saw it in person, it seemed like there was ample potential for development into a new commercial district..
“By the way, I’m promoting you too..”
“her…….”
If Cheongcheon became the head of the Podo Department, it was a great benefit to Baek Soo-ryong, who could utilize his public power..
“Let's give it a try. First, clean up the trash.”
Baek Soo-ryong playfully put his arm around Cheong-cheon's shoulder and said,.
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