『삼국사기』「최치원전」 고구(考究) - 내용의 사실 검증을 중심으로 -

Abstract

From the currently existing written documents, the first record that presents the entire life of Choi Chiwon is 「Choi Chiwon-jeon」 (Story of Choi Chiwon) in 『Samkuksagi』 (History of the Three Kingdoms)』, which is an extremely important data for taking a look at the life and activities of Choi Chiwon as well as the record with highest authority and influence. However, from the contents, there exist a number of parts that are different from the fact and possibly suspicious of such fact. Therefore, this writer has intended to contemplate on such parts in this article by referencing to the advanced studies . First of all, from the contents of 「Choi Chiwon-jeon」, four parts that are clearly demonstrated as not facts have been corrected to reflect the genuine facts. First, with respect to the part that recorded that the family lineage could not be known, it is clear that at least the father of Choi Chiwon was Choi Gyeon-il. Second, the record on the Volume 1 of 『Samkuksagi』 that Choi Chiwon passed the national examination of the Tang Dynasty in September of the 9th year of King Gyeongmun was a mistake and it must be corrected as January or February of the 9th year of King Gyeongmun. Third, the contents that, with his ‘accomplishment of Yulsuhyeonwi’, he was conferred with the government position of Seungmurang Sieosanaegongbong (承務郞侍御史內供奉) and bestowed with Jageumeodae (紫金魚袋) were wrong and it must be corrected with his ‘activities involved in ‘Bobyeongmakbu (高騈幕府)’. And fourth, the record shows that the time of Choi Chiwon was vested with promotion for Munchangho to be May of Imsul, the second year in Taepyeong during the 14th year of King Hyeonjong of Goryeo, but it has to be corrected for February of Gyehae, the third year in Taepyeong during the 14th year of King Hyeonjong. Lastly, from the contents of 「Choi Chiwon-jeon」, the parts that have possible suspicions, such as, a matter related to the issue of Jaipdang by Choi Chiwon, issue on genuineness for 「Yuseonga」, a farewell poetry given by Go Wun, issue of genuineness of ‘Gyerim is a yellowish leaf and Gokryeong is a green pine.’ (雞林黄葉, 鵠嶺靑松) that is the basis of Choi Chiwon quietly helping the founding of Goryeo in a way of presenting the opinion of this writer.