蒼石 李埈의 현실인식과 그 대응방안

Abstract

This study developed a discussion based on the specific materials about Changseok's perceptions of reality and countermeasures in approximately 130 So(疏), Cha(箚), and Gyesa(啓辭) in his Changseokjip(蒼石集) according to the war, local office, and gangwan(諫官) period. During the war period, Changseok took the lead in saving the nation by raising an army in the cause of justice and managed Dunjeongigyeong(屯田起耕) effectively to save starving people and ensure the smooth supply of military materials, being in the frontline of saving Joseon from the war. During the local office period, he served as a local Mokmingwan(牧民官) in Danyang(端陽), Punggi(豊基), and Samcheok(三陟), witnessing the destitute reality of people and devoting himself to plans to save them. His made a two-prong approach: one involved the accurate diagnosis of causes of problems and the proposal of their solutions to the king, and the other was to enlighten people and create beautiful customs by taking care of them with utmost devotion. As a Gangwan, he put a special emphasis on the management of state affairs based on communication between upper and lower ranks by opening up the communication channels since the opening of communication channels would lead to the appointment of personnel and fair management of state affairs. He also declared the management of national defense for self-strength and self-independence through the recruitment of talents and effective strategies. His remonstrance was always based on his wish that the politics of a sage king would work to ensure a peaceful life for people.