麟坪大君 李㴭의 『燕途紀行』 연구

Abstract

This paper examines the twelve Sahaeng(使行) of Prince Inpyeong(麟坪大君) and analyzes his perceptions of China, focusing on the Yeondo-gihaeng(燕途紀行). As a hostage and ambassador to the Qing dynasty, Prince Inpyeong(麟坪大君) often traveled to and from China, and his knowledge of China differed from that of the bureaucrats. The Yeondo-gihaeng(燕途紀行) is the record of the 11th trip of the 12 trips made by Prince Inpyeong(麟坪大君) in 1656. The Yeondo-gihaeng(燕途紀行) contains information from the previous 10 trips. It is more of a memoir than a record of the Sahaeng(使行) in 1656. Prince Inpyeong(麟坪大君) recorded his personal experience of Sahaeng(使行) and the sufferings and emotions along the way as a traveler, and collected various information as an ambassador. He was very concerned about the current state of mountain castles in Joseon and the deployment of Qing Dynasty troops in Liaodong. Due to the fear of another war, Prince Inpyeong(麟坪大君) attached importance to preserving the mountainous castle of Joseon and pacifying the people, and collected information about the strength of the Qing Dynasty in Liaodong. Prince Inpyeong(麟坪大君) collected information about the internal affairs of the Qing dynasty through interpreters and Koreans living in the Qing dynasty. He pointed out the problems of the political operations of the Qing Dynasty and looked forward to the preservation and revival of the Southern Ming regime. What is of interest is Prince Inpyeong(麟坪大君)'s perception of the rise and fall of China as a royal family. Prince Inpyeong(麟坪大君) believes that the Ming dynasty fell not because of Wu Sangui(吳三桂), who opened the Opening the Shanhaiguan Gate, but because of the declining fortunes, and emphasizes the importance of people's hearts and minds to the survival of the nation. His anguish about the cause of the Ming Dynasty's demise reflects the characteristics of being a ruler of a royal family.