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tendency
Wkyunghyang cam
Your Majesty is intelligent and has much wisdom, but your use of virtue is not extensive.
He loves to hear good things, but he is unable to let go of many doubts.
So, I began to suspect that I was going too far with the suggestions made by many of my subjects.
People suspect that those who promote courage and integrity are arrogant or extreme.
Also, if he gets a reputation from many people, they may suspect that he has a partisan affiliation.
If you attack someone else’s sins and faults, they may suspect that you are biased and slandering them.
Moreover, when he gives orders, the pillar he speaks from is not strong and his likes and dislikes are not consistent.
Maneonbongsa (1574)
Summary of Hanchul
He’s smart, but he doesn’t have any virtue, and he’s even suspicious.
From the monarch’s point of view, he is the best king.
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