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Satto, king of Chūzan of the Ryukyu Kingdom, dispatched an envoy bearing
a letter and local products. He also repatriated nine shipwrecked Koreans.
His letter read as follows:“Since the energy of heaven and earth is in good harmony and the four sea-
sons are well ordered, all the nations enjoy peace and all the creatures have
places to live. Your Majesty, the sovereign of Chosŏn, governs your kingdom
so well that your rule achieves peace and your benevolence prospers. Since
you are not arrogant toward those close to you and never forgetful of those
far away from you, your virtue and grace reach your neighboring countries.
How can we not be impressed? Though I am foolish and ignorant and living
on a remote island, I would like to pay my respects to you by sending a man
with our local products. Though I am unable to personally have an audience
with you because of the vast ocean between us, I always admire your virtue
and wish you a long life. I will be most grateful if you graciously accept my
sincere heart.”Since Wang Cho^5 was in mourning, the king ordered Pak Kyŏng, governor
of Right Kyŏnggi Province, to perform the ancestral rites to T’aejo, the
founder king of the previous dynasty.8th Day (Chŏnghae)
The king paid a visit to the Yongsan River and inspected the warships
newly constructed by the Directorate for Shipbuilding and Transportation
(Sasugam).Kim Sahaeng spoke to the king: “Since the public works are almost com-
pleted, there is no need to suspend anything.” The king approved of what
he said.9th Day (Muja)
The surrendered Japanese were divided into groups and arrangements were
made for them to live in various provinces.- The son of Wang U, Lord of Kwiŭi.