Comment by ConfucianKingYeongjo on 02/04/2020 at 15:34 UTC

36 upvotes, 2 direct replies (showing 2)

View submission: Thank you everyone who participated in /r/HistoricalAITA for April Fools, 2020! Here is the full rundown of submissions, and more importantly, the tallying of the judgements!

As the most benevolent and excellent King of Joseon, I, like in the past with my tax surveys, shall listen to the peasants and do as they ask! **The prince will die!** The kingdom is cleansed of great evil!

The other thing this little public court session has shown me is the complete lack of ability and awareness from the common people. No wonder we maintain the civil service examinations! Letting the people take control would mean the realm would descend into utter chaos! I don't even think they know what year it is, or which kingdom they reside in. All the more reason Joseon needs a capable ruler.

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Comment by huianxin at 02/04/2020 at 15:42 UTC

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For real though, thanks for hosting this event! Lot's of fun in a crazy time. Can't believe how many people readily sought blood for poor Sado though. I didn't even mention assassination conspiracies, Lady Hyegyeong, or Lady Seonhui. Korean history sure is underrated but super interesting!

Comment by Qwernakus at 02/04/2020 at 18:13 UTC

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Haha, I moused over your name, and I love your little profile text.

"Check out my Tangpyeong for seven unbelievable ways to handle domestic policy! You won't believe number four!"