〈공사견문록〉의 군왕 형상화 양상

Abstract

Gongsagyeonmunrok is an essay by King Hyojong’s son-in-law, Jeong Jaeryun. The work is divided into the first and second volumes. And the events of the king and the palace are described in the frist volume and the second volume describes the events of the nobility and the private sector. King Seonjo is depicted in a frugal, diligent, and wise manner, and this aspect is repeated equally to King Injo, as if culture and edification are inherited along with the legitimacy of the Joseon royal family. Gwanghaegun, like other records, is treated critically, but Jung lowers the level of criticism, passes the responsibility to other people, and mentions the great points of the Gwanghaegun to be supported. Hyojong is evaluated as a great king like Seonjo and Injo. In addition, Jung implicitly talks about the shortcomings of Prince Sohyeon and depicts the opposite image of Hyojong, creating a subtle superiority of Hyojong. In the work, it is said as if the edification of the Joseon royal family was accomplished, but in fact, Hyojong’s Princesses and her husband, including Jeong Jae-ryun, stole the people’s property and built luxury houses to be investigated and impeached. In addition, the family of Jeong Jae-ryun, who was originally from Bukin(北人) and whose great-grandmother was the mother-in-law of Gwanghaegun, had no choice but to show a supportive attitude toward Gwanghaegun. Therefore, it can be said that the description of the Joseon royal family and the kings is through the careful arrangement and censorship of Jeong Jae-ryun.