--- title: Winning Buddha’s Smile, part 6 — Winning Buddha's smile · full text with trees description: Winning Buddha’s Smile, part 6, «Winning Buddha's smile»: the whole chapter, every sentence with its dependency tree and pragmatics. It begins: His son, overcome by grief, uttered wild cries--“Oh, my father, my only refuge, why do you forsake me? --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg78208/8/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [tales](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/) / [Winning Buddha's smile](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg78208/) / Winning Buddha’s Smile, part 6 # Winning Buddha’s Smile, part 6 Winning Buddha’s Smile, part 6 of «Winning Buddha's smile»: the whole text, 172 sentences and 2603 words. The small number after every sentence leads to its own page with its syntax tree and pragmatics, parsed by Mova itself. **1** [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg78208/8/page/2/) His son, overcome by grief, uttered wild cries--“Oh, my father, my only refuge, why do you forsake me?[1](1/ "tree and pragmatics") Why must you leave me?”[2](2/ "tree and pragmatics") Finally he fell into a swoon.[3](3/ "tree and pragmatics") The Prime Minister, who was present at this scene, tried to calm the young Prince with profuse and hypocritical condolences.[4](4/ "tree and pragmatics") His words were far from being in accord with his inner thoughts.[5](5/ "tree and pragmatics") The King’s death filled his soul with joy, for it rendered easier the project he had been dreaming about for so long.[6](6/ "tree and pragmatics") When the funeral ceremonies were over, the Governors of the provinces held a conference upon the question of choosing a new King.[7](7/ "tree and pragmatics") The Governors’ choice naturally fell upon the shoulders of the deceased King’s son.[8](8/ "tree and pragmatics") This decision exasperated Ja-Jo-Mi; he protested furiously against it, saying that the Prince was too young to attend to affairs of state and he painted a very black picture of the conditions of the country if the government were placed in his hands.[9](9/ "tree and pragmatics") “Moreover, the dying King appointed me to rule until his son should be capable of taking the throne.”[10](10/ "tree and pragmatics") The Prime Minister expected favorable results from this announcement.[11](11/ "tree and pragmatics") The Governors, however, contented themselves with exchanging significant glances, but they did not utter a word in support of the Minister’s proposal.[12](12/ "tree and pragmatics") This cold reception did not leave Ja-Jo-Mi any delusions as to the attitude of the Governors on the subject.[13](13/ "tree and pragmatics") Renouncing the powers of peaceful persuasion, he resolved to employ force.[14](14/ "tree and pragmatics") He summoned the General whose support he was assured of and said to him:[15](15/ "tree and pragmatics") “You will throw into prison any official who is hostile to me.”[16](16/ "tree and pragmatics") The General bowed in a sign of obedience and withdrew.[17](17/ "tree and pragmatics") Although very much terrified, the Governors did not submit peacefully to this new means of intimidation and Ja-Jo-Mi condemned several of the most influential of them to banishment.[18](18/ "tree and pragmatics") No one was in a position now to oppose the execution of his designs.[19](19/ "tree and pragmatics") Having thus overridden the opposition of the Governors, Ja-Jo-Mi went to the young King.[20](20/ "tree and pragmatics") “All powerful Prince,” he said, kneeling respectfully, “forgive me if I disturb you in your grief.[21](21/ "tree and pragmatics") The welfare of the people compels me to discuss with you certain things which I fain would defer to a more opportune moment.”[22](22/ "tree and pragmatics") “Speak,” bade the young King.[23](23/ "tree and pragmatics") “You are doubtless well aware that, according to the precepts laid down by the venerable philosopher, Kong-Ji, no one can reign in Korea before attaining a certain age.[24](24/ "tree and pragmatics") In spite of your exceptional intelligence and remarkable ability I fear that you are too young to rule alone.[25](25/ "tree and pragmatics") Your father, my regretted master, on his death bed, requested me to look after the interests of the State while you were preparing to assume them yourself.[26](26/ "tree and pragmatics") It is with great regret that I remind you of this last wish of the deceased King, for I am aggravating your sorrow, I know.[27](27/ "tree and pragmatics") But I hope that you will conform to your father’s desires and the philosopher’s wisdom.”[28](28/ "tree and pragmatics") Ja-Jo-Mi had hoped to convince the Prince with these arguments.[29](29/ "tree and pragmatics") Great then was his astonishment when the youth replied:[30](30/ "tree and pragmatics") “You are interpreting the last words of my dear father for your own ends and in your own interests.[31](31/ "tree and pragmatics") He asked you to guide and advise me but did not intimate that you should take my place at the head of the Koreans.[32](32/ "tree and pragmatics") Know then, that it is my intention to govern in person.[33](33/ "tree and pragmatics") I have nothing more to add.”[34](34/ "tree and pragmatics") It was a summary dismissal.[35](35/ "tree and pragmatics") Ja-Jo-Mi, feigning to acquiesce in the desires of his sovereign, withdrew backwards, saying:[36](36/ "tree and pragmatics") “Sire, it shall be as you wish.”[37](37/ "tree and pragmatics") Thus the ambitious Minister had encountered, in the energy of the young King, a formidable obstruction in the path of his plans.[38](38/ "tree and pragmatics") But it did not discourage him.[39](39/ "tree and pragmatics") Since the Prince would not relinquish his post with a good grace, he would commandeer it by force.[40](40/ "tree and pragmatics") It would be very easy.[41](41/ "tree and pragmatics") All the office-holders at the Capital were devoted to Ja-Jo-Mi, for it was through him that they held their places.[42](42/ "tree and pragmatics") The people were not to be feared for they lacked leaders.[43](43/ "tree and pragmatics") One bright and beautiful day, the King found himself under arrest and transported to Cho-To.[44](44/ "tree and pragmatics") The Prime Minister had ordered the prisoner to be guarded by the troops day and night and the deposed Prince was kept under the strictest surveillance all the time.[45](45/ "tree and pragmatics") Ja-Jo-Mi, the unscrupulous, for the time being, was master of the land.[46](46/ "tree and pragmatics") He hoped soon to be completely rid of the legitimate King and to finish his days tranquilly on the throne that he had so treacherously usurped.[47](47/ "tree and pragmatics") These events had caused a growing unrest throughout the length and breadth of Korea.[48](48/ "tree and pragmatics") The people were talking and grumbling, but they did not dare openly to manifest their disapproval.[49](49/ "tree and pragmatics") The conduct of the Prime Minister became an every-day topic of conversation.[50](50/ "tree and pragmatics") On the street corners, bolder groups were wont to gather and discuss matters vigorously.[51](51/ "tree and pragmatics") One day, when San-Syeng was out walking he noticed one of these crowds; he hurried back to his lodgings and inquired of Hong-Jun, his landlord, who had formerly held an important commission in the army,[52](52/ "tree and pragmatics") “What has happened?[53](53/ "tree and pragmatics") I see that the inhabitants of this city, ordinarily so calm and peaceful, laboring under unusual excitement.[54](54/ "tree and pragmatics") What’s the cause of it?”[55](55/ "tree and pragmatics") “What, don’t you know?” replied Hong-Jun.[56](56/ "tree and pragmatics") “It is rumored that the Prime Minister, who always did have a detestable reputation, has just crowned his infamy by exiling the King’s son.[57](57/ "tree and pragmatics") Instead of occupying the throne, our young ruler is in prison.”[58](58/ "tree and pragmatics") San-Syeng was thunder-struck.[59](59/ "tree and pragmatics") Heeding only the impulses of his noble heart, he resolved to discover some means to help the unfortunate young ruler.[60](60/ "tree and pragmatics") He had a dream that night which served to strengthen his resolution.[61](61/ "tree and pragmatics") He saw in his dream a person whom he had already met in the course of his travels and who asked his name.[62](62/ "tree and pragmatics") “My name is San-Syeng.”[63](63/ "tree and pragmatics") “Good, I belong to the same family as you.[64](64/ "tree and pragmatics") My name is San-Houni.[65](65/ "tree and pragmatics") I was banished from the Capital by Ja-Jo-Mi.[66](66/ "tree and pragmatics") While on my way to the island of Ko-Kum-To I was murdered by the robber Su-Rung.[67](67/ "tree and pragmatics") Listen, for I have something to ask of you.[68](68/ "tree and pragmatics") At this very moment, the deceased King’s son is in exile at Cho-To.[69](69/ "tree and pragmatics") He is also a victim of Ja-Jo-Mi.[70](70/ "tree and pragmatics") Go, help him.”[71](71/ "tree and pragmatics") San-Syeng told his questioner that he had fully made up his mind to assist the young ruler.[72](72/ "tree and pragmatics") “Can you not,” he added subsequently, “give me some information about my family?”[73](73/ "tree and pragmatics") “It is impossible for me to grant your wish for the present,” was the rejoinder, and the vision disappeared.[74](74/ "tree and pragmatics") When San-Syeng awoke he recalled his dream in all its minute details.[75](75/ "tree and pragmatics") What could this mystery be which surrounded Su-Rung?[76](76/ "tree and pragmatics") San-Syeng had heard the man whom he regarded as a father spoken of as a thief and now he was pictured as an assassin.[77](77/ "tree and pragmatics") All this gave the young man food for serious reflection.[78](78/ "tree and pragmatics") However, the most urgent matter now was to go to the succour of the young exile and San-Syeng took immediate steps to leave for Cho-To.[79](79/ "tree and pragmatics") It was an island that was easily accessible but by the orders of Ja-Jo-Mi no one was permitted to land there without a permit from the Prime Minister.[80](80/ "tree and pragmatics") In vain did San-Syeng try to evade the vigilance of the soldiers who were guarding the shore.[81](81/ "tree and pragmatics") He was forced to confess that it was impossible to land on the island.[82](82/ "tree and pragmatics") Not disheartened by his failure, however, he resolved to await more auspicious circumstances for the carrying out of his project.[83](83/ "tree and pragmatics") \_Here endeth the fifth stage of our legend.[84](84/ "tree and pragmatics") VI[85](85/ "tree and pragmatics") VI[86](86/ "tree and pragmatics") Let us retrace our steps.[87](87/ "tree and pragmatics") The reader will recall how the adorable Cheng-Si, daughter of the unfortunate Sun-Yen, had agreed, in order to procure help for her father, to become the victim that the Korean merchants were to offer the hungry monsters of the Yellow Sea.[88](88/ "tree and pragmatics") **1** [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg78208/8/page/2/) - ← previous: [Winning Buddha’s Smile, part 5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg78208/7/) - next →: [page 2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg78208/8/page/2/) - ↑ back to [Winning Buddha's smile](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg78208/)