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the foundation [of the kingdom] that is to last thousands of years has just
been been laid down.
“Being far away from you, we are at the moment unable to join the people
in congratulating you, but our hearts, along with those of the people in the
capital, are very ardent and sincere in congratulating you.”16th Day (Sinmyo)
The moon approached the left corner of a star in the Purple Forbidden
Enclosure (Chamisŏng).A tiger roamed onto the grounds of Myot’ong Monastery,^34 and villagers
came together to capture it.20th Day (Ŭlmi)
There were strong winds, and many people in the town set their places on
fire by mistake. A fire broke out accidentally at a family’s home in Yangju,
Kangnŭng Province,^35 and spread to the neighboring structures until most
of the government buildings and private homes were burnt down.21st Day (Pyŏngsin)
Left Chancellor Cho Chun had an audience with the king at the temporary
palace.24th Day (Kihae)
As it was the anniversary of the death of Queen Ŭi, [the king’s mother], the
king paid a visit to Hoeam Monastery and served meals to the monks.25th Day (Kyŏngja)
Ming Yi reported the death of his father, Ming Sheng,^36 and the king then
ordered it to be reported to the Chinese Ministry of Rites.- A Buddhist temple at Mt. Myŏngbong in Kaesŏng.
- An old name of Kangwŏn Province.
- Ming Sheng (1355–?): a Chinese who became naturalized in 1372 along with twenty-
seven of his countrymen. He was a native of West Shu and the son of the king of Xia. King
Kongmin treated him as a member of the nobility.