英祖의 御製詩文에 나타난 圃隱에 대한 認識

Abstract

There is not much Simun of King Youngjo related to Poeun Chung Mong-ju. As the Kings of many generations in Joseon made Poeun famous, King Youngjo also intended to make Poeun the role model for the people. What Youngjo focused on was the symbolism of ‘morality’ and ‘loyalty’ of Poeun as expressed in Seon-juk-kyo si. In Uje-sichup, there is not much direct mentioning about Poeun. The perception of Youngjo about Poeun related to the descendent of Poeun or Shin Soo-geun is revealed. His interest and special treatment towards the descendent of Poeun enables one to know how much he respected Poeun in his mind. In addition, he expressed the loyalty of Shin Soo-geun with the words, ‘Shim-jung Ji-go’ and ‘Go-geum Dong-chung’ to compare with that of Poeun, which is an example of the status of Poeun during all ages which Youngjo perceived. In Uje-chaek, the consideration about Poeun is actively revealed. Including the anecdote of Sun Juk Kyo Si, he perceived Poeun as the role model of loyalty and morality. The morality mentioned by Youngjo was the emotion of respect towards Poeun as leader of our Confucianism, and also, he thought that the integrity of Poeun is the key factor of management of the nation as the role model of history. At that time, Youngjo perceived that the world is full of people following trends and showing silence and flattery, and in such reality, he perceived that he was the only awakened person. Therefore, as the King of the nation, he needed a role model whom he could rely his will, and as such role model, he selected Poeun. Youngjo’s such respect did not stop at personal respect and admiration, but through this, he utilized it as political technique which could reform the people and integrate the society. Besides, to Youngjo who called himself Kun Sa, the King as well as the teacher of the people, the morality and loyalty of Poeun was the ultimate result he pursued.