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I hereby invest her with the title of Queen Tŏk and bestow her with a docu-
ment of investure and a seal.
“Ah! Yu Shun [Emperor Shun] took his wives while living in Weirui and
laid the foundation of his prosperity, and King Wu of Zhou took Yi Jiang [of
the State of Qi] as his wife and received assistance from her for governing
the state. As you follow the examples made by ancient sages, let your
descendants enjoy the blessings.”Holding a banquet for his enthronement merit subjects at the Hall of Diligent
Government, the king bestowed each of them with a royal decree and a
certificate of merit subject status. Those at the banquet left after enjoying
themselves to their hearts’ content.19th Day (Sinmyo)
There was a thick cloud of yellow fog on all four sides.20th Day (Imjin)
Ice was formed on trees.26th Day (Musul)
Pak Tuŏn, a servant of Pangbŏn [nothos of T’aejo], and others were seized
and executed for plotting a rebellion. When Tuŏn formed a clique in order
to raise a rebellion, Karach’i, a servant of Kim Sŏngbu, former vice com-
mandant, joined the clique in the plot and secretly informed Yi Sukbŏn,
fifth royal secretary, of the plot, and the latter in turn reported it to Our
Majesty [then Duke Chŏngan]. When the authorities seized Tuŏn and others
and interrogated them, it became clear that they were guilty as charged.
Tuŏn was put to death by quartering, and the four other conspirators, includ-
ing Cho Tuŏn, were beheaded. Another two men, including Pak Song, were
given one hundred strokes of a heavy paddle and assigned to the navy for
failing to turn themselves in despite the fact that they knew about the plot.
Karach’i [the informer] was rewarded with 10 sŏk each of rice and beans as
well as a set of clothing.28th Day (Kyŏngja)
The Loyal and Valiant Guards (Ch’ungyongwi), who protect the king at
close range, were revived.