조선 후기 군현 사이의 갈등과 수령의 역할- 18세기 중엽 예산-덕산 사이의 수리 분쟁을 중심으로 -

Abstract

]This study examines the water rights dissension between Yesan and Deoksan district in the middle of the 18th century, shown in the official documents between two districts. It was often the case that though irrigation facilities were located in one district, they were actually of great benefit to other districts. Thus there were not a few dissensions between districts and it was difficult to settle them. In the process local magistrates assumed the role as negotiating agents: persistently sticking to the benefit of their districts; even disobeying their superiors, provincial governors; often delaying their decision deliberately to avoid the disadvantageous result. They did so not only to secure their tax revenue but also meet the demand of the peasantry. By investigating the procedure of developing the inter-district dissension, led by local magistrates, this study shows that the districts were in rivalry at that time and the peasantry was getting more influential than before. (Semyung University/kuwanh@chol.com)