영조대 노론 준론 이재의 신임의리 탕평론과 그 실현

Abstract

This study is on a new Sinim-Euli arguement and Euli-Tangpyeong based on the establishment of Lee-jae who had produced numerous Gyeong-hwa-ja-je(a youngman of noble birth in Seoul), as the leader of Yeong-jo reign’s Noron Junron(principled faction). In the process of King Yeongjo’s ascension, a argument of Sinim-Euli(辛壬義理) was in contrast to Noron and Soron. The key to determining the success or failure of the Tangpyeong politics is how King Yeong-jo organizes them well and leads to an agreement between the literati officials. Political justness is a crucial factor in determining the leading forces of Tangpyeong politics, as it is the basis for the proper allocation of talented persons belonging to the parties. Until now, the Tang-pyeong politics of Yeong-jo reign was being studied based on the politics of compromise, which was based on the justification suggested by the Tangpyeong faction. It means Noron and Soron was recognized by half the justness of loyalty and rebel Sinim-Euli. By this standard, a argument of the Noron Junron represented by Lee-Jae was explained as a narrow-minded justification. Because Lee-Jae claimed that Noron is loyalty and Soron is rebel. This understanding is based only on “Dang-ui-tong-lyag(『黨議通略』)”, but it does not reflect the political realities of the Yeong-jo reign. This study deviates from the conventional view and evaluates the political justification of Noron and Lee Jae’s Sinim-euli based on credentials as national policy of the later Yeongjo’s period, which had been strengthened. Lee did not oppose Tangpyeong, though he clearly declared Yeongjo’s rightful succession and the loyalty of the Noron officials who were unjustly sacrificed. In fact, the Tang-pyeong political situation was maintained even after 31 years of King Yeongjo, when Noron’s loyalty was almost fully realized. As seen in the case of Lee-jae, It is asked to explain more strictly the political justification and political trends in Youngjo’s period so that we reflect the view point of the time.