河寧君 李穰의 家系와 政治活動

Abstract

Through a study of changes in political forces, politics, economy, society, ideology, and culture of the early Joseon Dynasty (15th century), it can be seen that it was during the reign of King Sejo that reformation efforts, which had been sustained during the reigns of King Sejong and King Seongjong, became distorted for a time. King Munjong died in the 2nd year of his reign at the age of 39, only 2.3 years after ascending to the throne, and Danjong was crowned the 6th king of the Joseon Dynasty at the age of 12. This led to the royal family and the royal court being divided into two groups : one seeking to protect the young king and the other seeking to drive him out and usurp the throne. The royal family was once again divided into two forces: one led by Grand Prince Anpyong, the 3rd son of King Sejong, who wanted to protect King Danjong, and the other led by Grand Prince Suyang, his 2nd son, who wanted to kill Danjong and seize the throne. The royal court was likewise divided into two forces: one centering around Yeongeuijeong (Chief State Councilor) Hwang Bo In and Uuijeong (Right State Councilor) Kim Jong Seo, who wanted to protect Danjong, as instructed by the last words of Munjong, and the other centering around Han Myung Hoi and Kwon Ram who wished to usurp the throne. The royal relatives wishing to protect Danjong included the families of Grand Prince Geumseong, the Yeongbin Gang' son prince Hwaui and the Hyebin Yang's two son Prince Hannam and Prince Yungcheon. Futhermore Prince Haryung Lee Yang, Grand Prince Uian's grandson, take part in Grand Prince Geumseong's group. Grand Prince Uian, the half brother of King Taejo, was best founding contributor and his grandson Prince Haryung assist with King Sejong-Munjong-Danjong build a stable foundation of Joseon Dynasty. So King Sejo certainly murder the whole family of Prince Haryung's Family, in order to his usurp. Eventually, King Sejo wipe out 16 people, Prince Hayrung LeeYang's brother, sons and nephews. It is self-evident that King Sejo usurped the throne by wiping out the relatives and clans of the royal family who wished to protect and strengthen the royal authority. It is also obvious that the royal authority, rather than being strengthened, was controlled by the forces that contributed to Sejo’s usurpation, such as Han Myong Hoi and Kwon Ram as well as Sejo's maternal relatives once he ascended to the throne. For such a reason, I think we must review the group enshrine Jangneung Royal Tomb, belong Prince Haryung. Because that group protect Danjogn and royal authority in the process of King Sejo's usurp and realize an ideal society sought at Sejong-Munjong's reign.