Book VII 479*
Min Che, assistant grand councilor, and Yu Wŏnji, assistant director of the
Security Council, who visited China as envoys to celebrate New Year,
returned home from the Ming capital [Nanjing], together with Son Hŭngjong,
assistant director of the Security Council, who transported tribute horses
to China.
3rd Day (Pyŏngsin)
The planet Venus was visible during the day.4th Day (Chŏngyu)
The king paid a visit to Kwaju to inspect the site for his royal tomb. On the
way back to the palace, the Privy Council set up a drink table on a boat at
Tumop’o Ferry,^21 and officials in turn offered wine to the king. Chŏng Tojŏn
came forward to the king and said, “As Your Majesty has founded a new
dynasty with the help of Heaven, we are now enjoying your generous favor,
wishing you long life. Since you are looking for the site of your royal tomb
today, I cannot help being sad.” Then he shed tears. The king said, “It is
only that I want to have it done in advance when I have time for it. Why do
you cry?”
Arriving at the road to Wangsimch’on, the king wanted to shoot a roe-
buck from horseback, but Pak Pugŭm, the king’s horseman, kept holding
the king’s horse by the bridle. The king finally gave up pursuing the
animal.
7th Day (Kyŏngja)
The government dispatched officials to all provinces to conduct a head
count of all military personnel.8th Day (Sinch’uk)
Mars showed up to the east of Ghoul Star.- Presently the Oksudong area beside the Han River.