Jason Weiser
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Here we see that we are in a work of fantasy.
The rich guy was not seen as good and smart and capable because he happened to have a lot of money.
Despite dressing the part and bowing low and flattery, so much flattery, everyone could see that this guy had no idea what he was doing.
That being said, he made generous gifts to his patrons, i.e.
the people in the government, and they accepted his gifts.
But that's all they did.
Well, that, and they laughed at the man who dressed like a scholar and a soldier and a king, but knew nothing beyond how to squeeze 1,600 won out of 1,400 won by taking advantage of his neighbors.
Quick note, this is just an illustration, and I know the Korean won didn't come about until 1902 and the modern-day South Korean won until 1946.
Old Timber Top had taken a risk once upon a time and pressed onward when everyone believed it was folly, and it brought him to where he was today.
Surely, if he continued pressing onward, despite giving all the money he had to people who laughed at him and told him, yeah, they would take his money, but just to be clear, this was not a bribe, they weren't going to do what he wanted to do, surely he would be successful here too.
After years in Seoul, old Timber Top finally went bankrupt.
Totally skint, he alienated his relation when he chastised the man for not believing in him, so his only options were to sleep on the street or go home.
Unbeknownst to Timber Top, it wasn't just the magistrates and generals laughing at him and watching his downfall.
Others were watching him from the shadows, and they were also laughing.
We'll see what's up with old Timber Top, Sir Longbody, the student in mourner's clothes, and others, but that will be right after this.
I'm not a meal prep person.
Historically, I've not been any type of prep person, but I'm working on that.
Meal prep is a challenge, though, because I feel like when I'm making dinner, there are three categories, health, time, taste, and I can choose only two of them.
That's why I love Home Chef.