이승휴의 『賓王錄』 연구

Abstract

Lee Seung Hue’s envoy was a result of the Won dynasty’s crowning of its Queen and Crown prince as well as the dynasty’s request for the Ha jin sa(賀進使). Koryo hoped to restore the royal prestige and power that had been disgraced by the militia’s uprising. The Koryo dynasty therefore attempted and received Won dynasty’s approval to preserve the legitimate bloodline by wedding the Won dynasty’s princess to Koryo’s crown prince. Lee Seung Hue was well aware of Won dynasty’s political prowess and therefore believed that Koryo needed autonomy in order to truly restore the kingdom’s power. Thus Lee tried to protect Koryo’s royal line from the military power. Lee Seung Hue and his envoy showed strong determination to successfully complete its route when embarking on their travel. However, the envoy was delayed due to bad weather and suffered many illnesses simultaneously. However, Choong Jung who was deeply moved by Won Jong’s loyalty had Lee Seung Hue overcome the challenges despite the life threatening events. The many poems that Lee Seung Hue wrote while resting in Yeon-gyung reveals his admiration towards the foreign land’s civilization as well as the recognition of the Won dynasty’s political power and cultural power. Among the many diplomatic documents that Lee Seung Hue offered to the Won’s imperial household, the document that congratulated the appointment of the Queen and Crown Prince of the dynasty pleased King of Won and impressed the Chinese citizens. This was how Lee Seung Hue became a renowned writer in China and Koryo. It if from this aspect that he can be said to have diligently performed his role as the Ha jin sa through the widespread recognition for his writings. Lee Seung Hue maintained a close acquaintance with Hoo Woo Hyun through which he expected that the intermarriage would proceed without any problems and eventually lead to the Koryo dynasty’s gaining political power and stability. The personal friendshipwith Hoo Woo Hyun also led to a friendly diplomatic relationship and therefore Lee Seung Hue’s envoy allowed a chance to confirm Ryo won(麗元)’s amiable relationship. Bin Wang Rok (賓王錄) is the first envoy journal (Sa Heng Rok) that exists until today and reveals why the Koryo dynasty had to convert its political structure. Furthermore, the scripture is a invaluable resource that reveals how a Koryo elite effectively implemented diplomatic strategies in order to restore the royal power as well as stabilize the dynasty.