558 t h e a n n a l s o f k i n g t’a e j o
19th Day (Musin)
There was fog.20th Day (Kiyu)
The king bestowed one sword each upon Left Chancellor Cho Chun, Right
Chancellor Kim Sahyŏng, and Chŏng Tojŏn, director of the State Finance
Commission.22nd Day (Sinhae)
Yi Saek was enfeoffed as Count of Hansan and appointed as the commis-
sioner of five palace storehouses, including Ŭisŏnggo and Tŏkch’ŏn’go.23rd Day (Imja)
The king bestowed a sedan chair made of bamboo upon Yi Saek, Count of
Hansan.24th Day (Kyech’uk)
The king visited the residence of Prince Muan Pangbŏn to inquire after his
health.25th Day (Kabin)
The king held a banquet for Yi Saek, Count of Hansan, and Chŏng Tojŏn,
director of the State Finance Commission, also attended. Listening to the
songs, “The Enlightened Virtue of Our King” and “Military Achievements
of Our King” [which were composed by Chŏng Tojŏn himself], the king
said, “The excessive praise in the songs embarrasses me whenever I hear
them.” Tojŏn replied, “It is because you have such a humble heart that I
composed those songs.”
Listening to the two songs praising his royal virtues and military con-
tributions.Ouchi played a leading role in Japan’s foreign trade during this time period. They were one of
the most powerful families in Japan during the reign of the Ashikaga shogunate in the 12th to
14th centuries.