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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:50,791 --> 00:00:51,990 (This drama is based on historical events,) 2 00:00:51,990 --> 00:00:53,191 (but some details may be different from historical facts.) 3 00:00:53,191 --> 00:00:54,500 (Production guidelines were strictly followed when filming with animals.) 4 00:01:00,901 --> 00:01:02,871 I may not be able to come back. 5 00:01:03,740 --> 00:01:06,010 I am glad to hear that. 6 00:01:06,141 --> 00:01:07,610 You will die anyway, 7 00:01:07,610 --> 00:01:09,310 so at least make a meaningful contribution before you die. 8 00:01:09,511 --> 00:01:11,051 Only then will you receive... 9 00:01:11,910 --> 00:01:13,880 the chancellor title even if it happens after you die. 10 00:01:15,450 --> 00:01:18,450 Hurry up and get going. Why are you standing there like that? 11 00:01:19,051 --> 00:01:20,321 I will get going, then. 12 00:01:44,881 --> 00:01:46,211 (Hyeonjong, Goryeo's 8th emperor) 13 00:01:47,720 --> 00:01:48,750 Your Majesty. 14 00:01:52,290 --> 00:01:54,260 Yes. Have you dispatched the messenger yet? 15 00:01:54,260 --> 00:01:57,060 He has left for the Northeast just now. 16 00:02:04,631 --> 00:02:05,771 Deputy Minister of Rites. 17 00:02:08,071 --> 00:02:09,370 I wish you victory. 18 00:02:10,400 --> 00:02:12,441 (Seogyeong Fortress) 19 00:02:12,810 --> 00:02:14,340 You fools. 20 00:02:14,581 --> 00:02:16,010 I understand you were flustered, 21 00:02:16,010 --> 00:02:18,010 but how could you leave your weapons behind and run away? 22 00:02:18,480 --> 00:02:19,950 Go to the armory at once. 23 00:02:20,521 --> 00:02:22,180 Go now and grab your weapons again! 24 00:02:22,180 --> 00:02:23,890 - Yes, sir. - Get moving! 25 00:02:25,890 --> 00:02:28,191 Goodness. These clumsy fools. 26 00:02:34,260 --> 00:02:36,001 Most of the soldiers we brought to Seogyeong... 27 00:02:36,001 --> 00:02:37,801 are untrained. 28 00:02:38,131 --> 00:02:40,741 On top of that, they have lost the will to fight. 29 00:02:40,801 --> 00:02:42,040 I am not sure... 30 00:02:42,301 --> 00:02:45,370 if we can manage to win the battle with them. 31 00:02:45,370 --> 00:02:47,140 (Choi Sa We, Supervising Commander) 32 00:02:47,140 --> 00:02:49,881 We should ask those in the Northeast to send us reinforcements. 33 00:02:50,551 --> 00:02:51,911 It is already too late. 34 00:02:52,680 --> 00:02:53,680 Too late? What do you mean? 35 00:02:53,680 --> 00:02:56,680 Sukju Fortress is about to fall. 36 00:02:56,920 --> 00:02:59,420 They probably will not make it through the night. 37 00:03:00,321 --> 00:03:04,191 Then the Khitan army will besiege Seogyeong Fortress by tomorrow, 38 00:03:05,730 --> 00:03:06,730 which means... 39 00:03:07,561 --> 00:03:09,061 we have to guard Seogyeong on our own. 40 00:03:10,460 --> 00:03:12,200 We must do whatever it takes... 41 00:03:12,200 --> 00:03:13,971 to motivate those terrified soldiers... 42 00:03:14,270 --> 00:03:16,071 so that we can guard this fortress. 43 00:03:17,770 --> 00:03:18,841 At the moment, 44 00:03:20,341 --> 00:03:21,911 we have no other option. 45 00:03:24,881 --> 00:03:26,450 It is a fight that we cannot win. 46 00:03:27,151 --> 00:03:29,181 If Sukju falls tonight, 47 00:03:29,980 --> 00:03:31,990 Seogyeong will be the only fortress standing. 48 00:03:32,651 --> 00:03:34,091 Seogyeong Fortress... 49 00:03:34,091 --> 00:03:36,490 cannot withstand the Khitan army on its own. 50 00:03:36,490 --> 00:03:38,260 Even so, we should do our best to fight them off. 51 00:03:38,460 --> 00:03:39,531 Once Seogyeong falls, 52 00:03:39,531 --> 00:03:41,700 it will only be a matter of time before Gaegyeong falls too. 53 00:03:42,061 --> 00:03:43,360 Between Seogyeong and Gaegyeong, 54 00:03:43,360 --> 00:03:46,300 there is not a single strategic foothold that can stop the enemy. 55 00:03:46,401 --> 00:03:48,401 That is precisely why I am saying we will never win. 56 00:03:48,401 --> 00:03:49,700 Knowing its strategic importance, 57 00:03:49,700 --> 00:03:52,740 the enemy will want to capture the fortress at all costs. 58 00:03:53,811 --> 00:03:56,811 Then Seogyeong Fortress will burn down, 59 00:03:56,941 --> 00:03:59,151 and innocent people will lose their lives. 60 00:03:59,510 --> 00:04:01,950 Then what do you suggest that we do? 61 00:04:08,920 --> 00:04:11,931 Lord Won, the Deputy Minister of Rites is here from Gaegyeong. 62 00:04:12,790 --> 00:04:13,830 The Deputy Minister of Rites? 63 00:04:13,830 --> 00:04:16,760 He is on his way to Khitan's camp as an envoy. 64 00:04:16,830 --> 00:04:17,901 As an envoy? 65 00:04:18,300 --> 00:04:20,471 Why send an envoy in this situation? 66 00:04:23,540 --> 00:04:26,170 (Seonhwamun, Seonhwadang) 67 00:04:26,170 --> 00:04:29,510 Are you saying you plan to deceive Khitan Emperor? 68 00:04:29,510 --> 00:04:30,580 (Kang Gam Chan, Deputy Minister of Rites) 69 00:04:30,580 --> 00:04:32,550 Yes, that is correct. 70 00:04:34,050 --> 00:04:37,390 The soldiers in the Northeast will depart for Seogyeong shortly. 71 00:04:37,550 --> 00:04:40,420 We are trying to buy time until they arrive. 72 00:04:40,420 --> 00:04:41,821 His Majesty... 73 00:04:41,821 --> 00:04:44,661 wishes to guard Seogyeong... 74 00:04:44,661 --> 00:04:46,330 at all costs. 75 00:04:50,001 --> 00:04:51,431 It is a risky plan. 76 00:04:51,871 --> 00:04:55,670 What will you do if Khitan suspects the intentions behind your visit? 77 00:04:55,670 --> 00:04:58,040 If they send an envoy to Seogyeong to find out... 78 00:04:58,140 --> 00:05:01,610 if Goryeo truly plans to surrender, then what do we do? 79 00:05:01,911 --> 00:05:04,450 I trust you would handle it well if that were to happen. 80 00:05:05,311 --> 00:05:06,580 If Khitan... 81 00:05:06,580 --> 00:05:09,681 actually sends an envoy to find out what is going on in Seogyeong, 82 00:05:10,020 --> 00:05:12,991 please handle them tactfully. 83 00:05:13,450 --> 00:05:17,220 Treat them well and encourage them to stay for as long as possible. 84 00:05:17,460 --> 00:05:19,691 If needed, go ahead and tell them... 85 00:05:19,691 --> 00:05:23,231 that you have already been ordered to prepare to surrender. 86 00:05:23,431 --> 00:05:25,900 I believe the Supervising Commander... 87 00:05:26,731 --> 00:05:29,541 should be put in charge of this, not I. 88 00:05:30,171 --> 00:05:33,571 He is the highest-ranking commander in Seogyeong at the moment. 89 00:05:33,571 --> 00:05:37,041 The Supervising Commander will now go to Gaegyeong. 90 00:05:38,650 --> 00:05:39,910 Gaegyeong? 91 00:05:40,150 --> 00:05:42,150 Yes, it is His Majesty's order. 92 00:05:42,150 --> 00:05:45,720 His Majesty said he had a different task for you. 93 00:05:46,921 --> 00:05:48,921 Is that so? Okay. 94 00:05:49,590 --> 00:05:52,791 I trust that you will all do a good job. 95 00:05:52,791 --> 00:05:55,301 I will now leave for Khitan's camp. 96 00:05:59,200 --> 00:06:00,371 Be careful. 97 00:06:01,340 --> 00:06:03,340 Please return safe and sound. 98 00:06:03,671 --> 00:06:04,671 I will. 99 00:06:10,181 --> 00:06:12,311 (Goryeo army's camp in the Northeast) 100 00:06:14,321 --> 00:06:16,381 It is His Majesty's order. 101 00:06:16,381 --> 00:06:19,321 You are to go to Seogyeong at once with your soldiers... 102 00:06:19,450 --> 00:06:21,660 and stop Khitan's troops from advancing south. 103 00:06:22,160 --> 00:06:23,520 His Majesty said... 104 00:06:23,520 --> 00:06:25,931 you must guard Seogyeong at all costs. 105 00:06:27,330 --> 00:06:28,900 Understood. You may leave. 106 00:06:29,501 --> 00:06:30,501 Yes, sir. 107 00:06:32,571 --> 00:06:33,600 Officer Tak. 108 00:06:33,600 --> 00:06:34,640 (Tak Sa Jung, Northeast Temporary Government Officer) 109 00:06:34,640 --> 00:06:37,140 This is happening, at last. 110 00:06:37,140 --> 00:06:39,171 We do not have time. I await your command, sir. 111 00:06:39,171 --> 00:06:40,210 (Dae Do Soo, General in the Northeast) 112 00:06:43,111 --> 00:06:45,780 You are to leave for Seogyeong Fortress at once... 113 00:06:45,811 --> 00:06:47,720 with the advanced mounted troops. 114 00:06:47,720 --> 00:06:49,220 Yes, sir. 115 00:06:51,390 --> 00:06:54,720 General, take the remaining soldiers and prepare to go to war. 116 00:06:55,160 --> 00:06:57,220 Since you will be taking the infantry unit too, it will take... 117 00:06:57,220 --> 00:06:58,530 at least three days to get to Seogyeong. 118 00:06:58,760 --> 00:06:59,830 Please hurry. 119 00:06:59,830 --> 00:07:01,361 Yes, sir. 120 00:07:12,371 --> 00:07:13,741 Is that Sukju Fortress? 121 00:07:13,871 --> 00:07:15,811 Yes, it is Sukju Fortress. 122 00:07:15,881 --> 00:07:17,551 It looks like Sukju has fallen. 123 00:07:17,710 --> 00:07:20,311 Soon, the Khitan army will advance into Seogyeong. 124 00:07:20,311 --> 00:07:21,551 We must hurry. 125 00:07:22,421 --> 00:07:23,921 Giddyap. 126 00:07:35,501 --> 00:07:37,900 Deputy Minister, what should we do? 127 00:07:38,830 --> 00:07:39,900 You must hold back. 128 00:07:40,431 --> 00:07:41,770 We must not step in now. 129 00:07:46,171 --> 00:07:48,881 It is the Goryeo army! 130 00:07:50,280 --> 00:07:51,350 Wait! 131 00:07:52,510 --> 00:07:53,580 I see a white flag. 132 00:07:54,251 --> 00:07:55,321 Bring it to me. 133 00:08:07,061 --> 00:08:08,131 Who are you? 134 00:08:08,431 --> 00:08:09,801 An envoy from Goryeo. 135 00:08:10,970 --> 00:08:13,371 I am on my way to meet the Khitan emperor. 136 00:08:16,100 --> 00:08:18,210 Sukju Fortress has been destroyed. 137 00:08:18,311 --> 00:08:20,171 (Yelu Longxu, 6th Emperor of the Khitan) 138 00:08:20,171 --> 00:08:21,181 Great work. 139 00:08:22,340 --> 00:08:23,811 As soon as dawn breaks, 140 00:08:23,811 --> 00:08:25,611 we will advance to Seogyeong. 141 00:08:25,811 --> 00:08:26,811 Do so. 142 00:08:27,010 --> 00:08:30,051 Do not give the enemy time to catch their breath. 143 00:08:30,051 --> 00:08:31,121 Yes, Your Majesty. 144 00:08:38,830 --> 00:08:41,501 Your Majesty. An envoy from Goryeo has come. 145 00:08:43,431 --> 00:08:44,600 An envoy? 146 00:08:47,970 --> 00:08:49,741 - Bring him in. - Yes, Your Majesty. 147 00:09:04,251 --> 00:09:05,590 There is no more booze! 148 00:09:05,720 --> 00:09:08,020 - Enough. - Good grief. 149 00:09:29,181 --> 00:09:30,380 Commander Kang. 150 00:09:47,161 --> 00:09:48,230 Go inside. 151 00:10:14,921 --> 00:10:16,191 What is your name? 152 00:10:18,360 --> 00:10:22,130 I am Kang Gam Chan, Goryeo Royal Court's Deputy Minister of Rites. 153 00:10:22,830 --> 00:10:25,031 Is what is written in the diplomatic letter true? 154 00:10:25,600 --> 00:10:28,340 Yes, Your Majesty. It is true. 155 00:10:28,340 --> 00:10:32,311 My emperor wishes to pay homage to Your Majesty and your empire. 156 00:10:32,311 --> 00:10:33,311 (Chinjo: a sovereign of a tributary nation paying homage at a higher state's court,) 157 00:10:33,311 --> 00:10:36,411 If Your Majesty allows my emperor to pay homage, 158 00:10:37,141 --> 00:10:40,181 my emperor will soon visit Your Majesty. 159 00:10:40,610 --> 00:10:42,551 And as Your Majesty's subject, 160 00:10:42,551 --> 00:10:45,151 my emperor will go down on his knees before Your Majesty. 161 00:10:45,720 --> 00:10:48,990 Please have mercy as the emperor of the great Khitan... 162 00:10:49,120 --> 00:10:53,230 and allow my emperor to pay homage to Your Majesty. 163 00:10:55,460 --> 00:10:56,600 Your Majesty. 164 00:10:57,061 --> 00:11:00,600 Goryeo has finally succumbed to Your Majesty. 165 00:11:00,600 --> 00:11:03,301 Congratulations, Your Majesty. 166 00:11:03,301 --> 00:11:05,911 Your Majesty has won. 167 00:11:05,911 --> 00:11:08,580 - Hurrah for His Majesty the Emperor! - Hurrah for His Majesty the Emperor! 168 00:11:09,240 --> 00:11:12,551 - Hurrah! - Hurrah! 169 00:11:15,120 --> 00:11:16,181 Not yet. 170 00:11:19,750 --> 00:11:21,620 Here is a question for you, Goryeo's envoy. 171 00:11:23,191 --> 00:11:24,730 Why is he surrendering... 172 00:11:24,730 --> 00:11:27,090 when he has fought against us until now? 173 00:11:27,330 --> 00:11:30,330 Why did he not honor my wish from the beginning? 174 00:11:31,130 --> 00:11:33,500 Why will he go on his knees now? 175 00:11:37,041 --> 00:11:38,840 It was all... 176 00:11:40,911 --> 00:11:43,411 because of the traitor Kang Jo. 177 00:11:43,641 --> 00:11:46,011 As the traitor Kang Jo threatened Goryeo's young emperor... 178 00:11:46,011 --> 00:11:47,681 with a pointed knife, 179 00:11:47,681 --> 00:11:50,750 our emperor could not obey Your Majesty's wish. 180 00:11:51,391 --> 00:11:54,891 However, Your Majesty led a large army... 181 00:11:54,891 --> 00:11:57,391 and punished the traitor Kang Jo. 182 00:11:57,661 --> 00:11:59,291 As such, our emperor... 183 00:11:59,291 --> 00:12:02,561 can honor Your Majesty's wish without worries now. 184 00:12:02,700 --> 00:12:03,931 Is that really true? 185 00:12:06,431 --> 00:12:07,470 Your Majesty. 186 00:12:07,600 --> 00:12:10,740 Ever since our emperor ascended the throne, 187 00:12:10,740 --> 00:12:14,011 he has waited for Your Majesty to proclaim him. 188 00:12:14,811 --> 00:12:16,511 As Your Majesty already knows, 189 00:12:16,511 --> 00:12:18,850 being proclaimed by Your Majesty... 190 00:12:18,950 --> 00:12:21,821 means Your Majesty promises to protect Goryeo. 191 00:12:22,480 --> 00:12:24,120 Had our emperor received... 192 00:12:24,120 --> 00:12:25,950 the great Khitan emperor's promise to protect, 193 00:12:25,950 --> 00:12:29,321 he would not have been afraid of the traitor Kang Jo. 194 00:12:29,561 --> 00:12:32,791 However, as our emperor could not receive Your Majesty's proclamation, 195 00:12:32,791 --> 00:12:35,630 he could not summon his courage... 196 00:12:35,630 --> 00:12:38,500 and had to hold his breath... 197 00:12:38,500 --> 00:12:41,000 under the shadow of the traitor Kang Jo. 198 00:12:43,700 --> 00:12:44,710 Your Majesty. 199 00:12:44,710 --> 00:12:47,110 (Xiao Paiya) 200 00:12:47,110 --> 00:12:49,781 Your Majesty must not believe his words. 201 00:12:50,041 --> 00:12:53,350 Goryeo is not a trustworthy country. 202 00:12:53,411 --> 00:12:56,480 Goryeo's armies are still stationed in many places. 203 00:12:57,220 --> 00:13:00,350 And yet, his emperor is willing to surrender. 204 00:13:01,860 --> 00:13:04,291 It is hard to understand. 205 00:13:04,460 --> 00:13:07,661 There must be a hidden intention. 206 00:13:07,661 --> 00:13:08,761 Those soldiers... 207 00:13:09,700 --> 00:13:11,700 were summoned to fight by the traitor Kang Jo. 208 00:13:11,700 --> 00:13:13,671 They are innocent. 209 00:13:14,130 --> 00:13:17,870 If you allow our emperor to pay homage to Your Majesty, 210 00:13:17,870 --> 00:13:20,571 those soldiers will be sent home at any time. 211 00:13:20,571 --> 00:13:21,610 Your Majesty. 212 00:13:22,080 --> 00:13:24,511 Goryeo has simply requested to pay homage. 213 00:13:24,651 --> 00:13:26,151 The Goryeo emperor... 214 00:13:26,151 --> 00:13:28,821 has yet to go down on his knees before Your Majesty. 215 00:13:28,880 --> 00:13:30,921 Until the Goryeo emperor pays a visit, 216 00:13:31,921 --> 00:13:34,291 we must keep advancing. 217 00:13:34,821 --> 00:13:37,761 Your Majesty. Paying homage to Your Majesty... 218 00:13:37,761 --> 00:13:39,460 is getting down on the knees... 219 00:13:39,460 --> 00:13:41,901 and asking for Your Majesty's mercy. 220 00:13:42,431 --> 00:13:45,531 If you continue to advance and kill the Goryeo soldiers, 221 00:13:45,771 --> 00:13:49,171 no country will ever again kneel before Your Majesty. 222 00:13:49,571 --> 00:13:53,511 All the subjects of the countries Your Majesty will conquer... 223 00:13:53,870 --> 00:13:55,511 will risk their lives... 224 00:13:55,511 --> 00:13:57,880 to fight against Your Majesty until the very end. 225 00:13:59,311 --> 00:14:01,750 Your Majesty came to the land of Goryeo... 226 00:14:01,750 --> 00:14:03,681 to punish the traitor Kang Jo. 227 00:14:03,950 --> 00:14:07,051 And Your Majesty has finally punished that traitor. 228 00:14:07,151 --> 00:14:09,620 So, for what reason... 229 00:14:09,620 --> 00:14:12,031 will Your Majesty keep advancing? 230 00:14:12,691 --> 00:14:13,730 Your Majesty. 231 00:14:14,161 --> 00:14:17,230 Your Majesty is the emperor of a great country. 232 00:14:17,460 --> 00:14:19,901 Your Majesty is a good and wise king... 233 00:14:19,901 --> 00:14:22,771 who has accomplished a great cause by punishing the traitor Kang Jo. 234 00:14:22,771 --> 00:14:28,311 So, please show mercy to the poor young emperor of Goryeo. 235 00:14:28,840 --> 00:14:31,011 All of Goryeo's subjects will... 236 00:14:31,011 --> 00:14:34,551 forever live with Your Majesty's kindness in their hearts. 237 00:14:34,720 --> 00:14:37,821 And the kings and people of all empires will, too, 238 00:14:37,921 --> 00:14:40,090 praise Your Majesty's generosity... 239 00:14:40,090 --> 00:14:43,220 and respect Your Majesty much more than now. 240 00:14:43,720 --> 00:14:49,031 Please grant the request of this old envoy from Goryeo. 241 00:15:09,580 --> 00:15:10,620 All right. 242 00:15:11,321 --> 00:15:14,051 I am the emperor of the great Khitan. 243 00:15:15,120 --> 00:15:17,021 To those who beg for mercy, 244 00:15:17,590 --> 00:15:19,590 I will show generosity. 245 00:15:19,590 --> 00:15:20,661 Your Majesty. 246 00:15:21,761 --> 00:15:23,761 Go and tell your King. 247 00:15:24,161 --> 00:15:25,700 I will accept his homage, 248 00:15:26,301 --> 00:15:27,941 so have him come at once. 249 00:15:28,171 --> 00:15:32,011 I will stop advancing and wait here. 250 00:15:32,210 --> 00:15:33,240 Your Majesty. 251 00:15:34,271 --> 00:15:38,350 Please stop plundering the Goryeo people. 252 00:15:38,980 --> 00:15:42,350 They, too, are Your Majesty's subjects now. 253 00:15:43,980 --> 00:15:46,291 Fine. I will do that. 254 00:15:47,750 --> 00:15:50,061 All pillages will be banned from now on. 255 00:15:50,421 --> 00:15:53,691 The prisoners will be fed warm food as well. 256 00:15:53,830 --> 00:15:56,761 Thank you for Your Majesty's grace. 257 00:16:01,200 --> 00:16:03,301 Then I shall return... 258 00:16:03,671 --> 00:16:06,911 and deliver this great news to our emperor at once. 259 00:16:08,080 --> 00:16:10,110 All right. Go ahead. 260 00:16:10,110 --> 00:16:11,141 Your Majesty. 261 00:16:12,350 --> 00:16:14,750 It seems like a bad idea. 262 00:16:14,980 --> 00:16:16,781 What is it this time, Commander? 263 00:16:16,781 --> 00:16:19,990 This envoy came with the Goryeo king's will to pay homage. 264 00:16:20,250 --> 00:16:24,061 Having rendered a distinguished service by delivering the news of our victory, 265 00:16:24,490 --> 00:16:26,761 let him stay here for a few days... 266 00:16:27,230 --> 00:16:29,261 and give him warm hospitality. 267 00:16:29,960 --> 00:16:33,100 I believe it is a better choice. 268 00:16:35,970 --> 00:16:37,401 You may be right. 269 00:16:38,240 --> 00:16:39,870 It is not necessary, Your Majesty. 270 00:16:40,171 --> 00:16:42,080 I am grateful for the kindness, 271 00:16:42,541 --> 00:16:46,450 but our emperor is waiting eagerly for this news. 272 00:16:46,450 --> 00:16:47,480 The news... 273 00:16:48,620 --> 00:16:50,720 can be delivered by a messenger. 274 00:16:51,021 --> 00:16:52,850 Yes. Do that. 275 00:16:52,850 --> 00:16:55,490 I, too, would like to recognize your hard work. 276 00:16:59,431 --> 00:17:00,630 Yes, Your Majesty. 277 00:17:01,161 --> 00:17:03,500 Then I will do as ordered. 278 00:17:11,441 --> 00:17:14,411 All of you, enjoy to your heart's content. 279 00:17:15,980 --> 00:17:17,011 We, the Khitan, 280 00:17:18,281 --> 00:17:19,710 have won. 281 00:17:19,811 --> 00:17:22,551 - Hurrah for His Majesty the Emperor! - Hurrah for His Majesty the Emperor! 282 00:17:22,551 --> 00:17:26,051 - Hurrah! - Hurrah! 283 00:17:26,051 --> 00:17:28,161 - Hurrah for His Majesty the Emperor! - Hurrah for His Majesty the Emperor! 284 00:17:28,161 --> 00:17:30,191 - Hurrah! - Hurrah! 285 00:17:31,431 --> 00:17:32,531 I am not wrong. 286 00:17:33,130 --> 00:17:35,261 He is trying to buy time for the northeast soldiers... 287 00:17:35,261 --> 00:17:37,031 to move to Seogyeong. 288 00:17:38,200 --> 00:17:40,801 Send scouts to every corner in the path... 289 00:17:40,901 --> 00:17:42,301 from the northeast to Seogyeong. 290 00:17:42,901 --> 00:17:44,911 Yes, Commander. 291 00:17:55,120 --> 00:17:57,920 Hurry back and get this news to the court. 292 00:17:57,920 --> 00:18:00,620 Would it really be okay for us to return on our own? 293 00:18:00,821 --> 00:18:02,920 Yes, get going. 294 00:18:02,920 --> 00:18:04,360 All right, then. 295 00:18:30,350 --> 00:18:32,251 Here, have some. 296 00:18:41,061 --> 00:18:44,600 By the way, I am sure there are plenty of vassals in Goryeo. 297 00:18:44,900 --> 00:18:47,031 Why did an old vassal like yourself... 298 00:18:47,400 --> 00:18:48,870 come here as an envoy? 299 00:18:49,140 --> 00:18:51,041 I am sure there are plenty of warriors in Khitan. 300 00:18:51,041 --> 00:18:53,370 Why did an old general like yourself... 301 00:18:53,471 --> 00:18:55,410 come all the way to Goryeo? 302 00:18:59,180 --> 00:19:01,251 I sure cannot win in a battle of words against you. 303 00:19:06,420 --> 00:19:08,021 My brother, Xiao Xunning, 304 00:19:09,021 --> 00:19:11,390 came to Goryeo about ten years ago. 305 00:19:11,690 --> 00:19:14,561 And he made negotiations with a man named Seo Hui. 306 00:19:15,231 --> 00:19:17,360 Yes, I am aware. 307 00:19:17,360 --> 00:19:18,801 Back then, my brother... 308 00:19:19,531 --> 00:19:21,170 told me something. 309 00:19:21,900 --> 00:19:24,541 "All of the court officials of Goryeo are cunning men." 310 00:19:24,541 --> 00:19:26,711 "Do not believe..." 311 00:19:26,711 --> 00:19:28,880 "a word they say." 312 00:19:31,281 --> 00:19:32,311 Tomorrow, 313 00:19:32,951 --> 00:19:35,481 you should go to Seogyeong with the Khitan envoys. 314 00:19:35,951 --> 00:19:38,390 Go and get Seogyeong to surrender. 315 00:19:39,791 --> 00:19:42,561 What do you mean by that? 316 00:19:43,920 --> 00:19:45,561 Since you are requesting to pay homage in person, 317 00:19:45,561 --> 00:19:47,860 you have already decided to surrender. 318 00:19:48,160 --> 00:19:50,600 Then, Seogyeong will not have any reason to continue fighting either. 319 00:19:51,001 --> 00:19:53,370 The sovereign has already decided to surrender. 320 00:19:54,630 --> 00:19:57,340 Why should they keep holding out? 321 00:19:59,110 --> 00:20:02,541 They ought to surrender, of course. 322 00:20:02,541 --> 00:20:05,180 I understand very well what you mean, 323 00:20:05,180 --> 00:20:07,511 but there is a procedure to everything. 324 00:20:07,511 --> 00:20:08,751 Mere procedures... 325 00:20:09,821 --> 00:20:11,951 will not be much of an issue. 326 00:20:12,590 --> 00:20:14,090 As long as Goryeo's intent to surrender... 327 00:20:15,160 --> 00:20:16,491 is sincere, that is. 328 00:20:20,761 --> 00:20:21,801 Right. 329 00:20:23,400 --> 00:20:25,731 Have Seogyeong surrender by tomorrow night... 330 00:20:26,071 --> 00:20:27,930 and have the gates to the fortress wide open. 331 00:20:28,801 --> 00:20:30,900 If not, the Khitan army... 332 00:20:31,241 --> 00:20:33,840 will charge on Seogyeong, no matter what. 333 00:20:45,951 --> 00:20:47,620 (Seogyeong Fortress) 334 00:20:48,221 --> 00:20:51,521 The Deputy Minister of Rites has taken on an immense task. 335 00:20:51,590 --> 00:20:52,590 Yes. 336 00:20:52,590 --> 00:20:55,301 He must deceive the emperor of Khitan right to his face. 337 00:20:55,701 --> 00:20:59,430 If things go wrong in the slightest, he will not be able to come back alive. 338 00:21:12,110 --> 00:21:13,150 Let go! 339 00:21:13,880 --> 00:21:14,880 Get inside. 340 00:21:19,751 --> 00:21:22,090 Branch Censor. What on earth are you doing? 341 00:21:22,821 --> 00:21:24,761 I am sorry. I am under orders from the deputy mayor. 342 00:21:25,430 --> 00:21:27,791 Branch Censor! 343 00:21:28,160 --> 00:21:31,130 As you ordered, we have locked up those working for the Supervising Commander. 344 00:21:31,231 --> 00:21:32,571 Can we do this? 345 00:21:33,071 --> 00:21:35,440 - What if things go wrong... - It will not go wrong. 346 00:21:35,801 --> 00:21:37,801 Goryeo has already lost. 347 00:21:39,711 --> 00:21:41,471 However, the Deputy Minister of Rites... 348 00:21:41,471 --> 00:21:43,041 Do not even mention that. 349 00:21:43,041 --> 00:21:44,511 Falsely surrender? 350 00:21:44,511 --> 00:21:46,680 And what if the emperor of Khitan becomes angry? 351 00:21:46,680 --> 00:21:48,850 Who do you think will have to face all of that anger? 352 00:21:48,850 --> 00:21:51,120 Then, what is it that you plan to do? 353 00:21:51,120 --> 00:21:52,890 We must surrender right away tomorrow. 354 00:21:53,291 --> 00:21:56,461 Seogyeong Fortress will really surrender. 355 00:21:59,461 --> 00:22:02,561 However, the troops from the northeast are headed this way. 356 00:22:02,561 --> 00:22:04,360 That is why we must hurry. 357 00:22:04,360 --> 00:22:07,071 We must let the Khitan army inside this fortress... 358 00:22:07,071 --> 00:22:08,571 before they arrive. 359 00:22:09,241 --> 00:22:12,170 If things go well, we could become officials of Khitan... 360 00:22:13,140 --> 00:22:14,170 and continue to... 361 00:22:15,440 --> 00:22:17,140 rule Seogyeong. 362 00:22:27,120 --> 00:22:28,120 Excuse me. 363 00:22:31,321 --> 00:22:33,390 I have brought the brazier. 364 00:22:47,940 --> 00:22:49,440 It gets cold at night. 365 00:22:51,440 --> 00:22:54,311 Yes. Thank you. 366 00:22:55,781 --> 00:22:56,821 Goodnight. 367 00:22:57,650 --> 00:22:58,951 What is your name? 368 00:23:00,751 --> 00:23:02,920 My name is Deok. 369 00:23:04,021 --> 00:23:05,130 Deok. 370 00:23:05,690 --> 00:23:09,001 Could I ask you one thing? 371 00:23:09,930 --> 00:23:10,930 Yes. 372 00:23:12,930 --> 00:23:14,731 I hear Goryeo has surrendered. 373 00:23:15,771 --> 00:23:17,241 Is that true? 374 00:23:17,541 --> 00:23:20,511 The Khitan soldiers were cheering. 375 00:23:21,440 --> 00:23:22,440 That... 376 00:23:27,380 --> 00:23:28,920 Is it really true? 377 00:23:37,061 --> 00:23:38,160 Yes. 378 00:23:40,930 --> 00:23:42,301 We have surrendered. 379 00:24:15,461 --> 00:24:16,531 What did he say? 380 00:24:16,531 --> 00:24:18,231 Did we really surrender? 381 00:24:21,940 --> 00:24:24,670 Yes. He said that we have surrendered. 382 00:24:25,140 --> 00:24:26,471 - Gosh. - My goodness. 383 00:24:26,471 --> 00:24:30,380 Will they drag us all the way to Khitan now? 384 00:24:32,910 --> 00:24:34,580 My goodness. 385 00:24:34,951 --> 00:24:36,281 Oh, dear. 386 00:25:30,201 --> 00:25:31,271 Your Majesty. 387 00:25:33,440 --> 00:25:34,440 Empress. 388 00:25:37,840 --> 00:25:39,951 You should head to your chambers soon. 389 00:25:39,951 --> 00:25:41,920 You might be here all night at this rate. 390 00:25:42,051 --> 00:25:43,551 I cannot fall asleep. 391 00:25:43,781 --> 00:25:45,451 I wonder if the Deputy Minister of Rites will be all right... 392 00:25:45,451 --> 00:25:46,920 and if Seogyeong will be all right. 393 00:25:48,021 --> 00:25:49,660 I am constantly anxious. 394 00:25:50,090 --> 00:25:51,590 It is such a shame. 395 00:25:52,231 --> 00:25:55,501 Some vassals put their lives on the line and run into enemy territory, 396 00:25:55,660 --> 00:25:56,930 while others... 397 00:25:58,301 --> 00:26:00,430 bring up surrendering in such a hurry. 398 00:26:01,900 --> 00:26:03,701 They are all vassals of Goryeo. 399 00:26:04,370 --> 00:26:06,041 How can they be so different? 400 00:26:12,910 --> 00:26:13,951 Your Majesty. 401 00:26:14,281 --> 00:26:15,850 Vassals who are loyal and those who are not... 402 00:26:16,251 --> 00:26:18,650 are all just vassals who will pass by. 403 00:26:19,850 --> 00:26:23,160 You need not feel so much heartache or disappointment over each one of them. 404 00:26:23,360 --> 00:26:27,390 For now, you must only think about the safety of the imperial court. 405 00:26:29,400 --> 00:26:31,001 What do you mean by that? 406 00:26:31,231 --> 00:26:33,201 If Seogyeong were to fall, 407 00:26:33,830 --> 00:26:36,201 you should surrender as the chancellors want. 408 00:26:36,771 --> 00:26:38,471 Even if it means giving them a piece of our land, 409 00:26:39,170 --> 00:26:41,271 you must keep the imperial court safe. 410 00:26:42,241 --> 00:26:43,241 Empress. 411 00:26:43,241 --> 00:26:44,680 If the nation's fortune takes a turn for the better... 412 00:26:45,311 --> 00:26:47,080 and the nation's power becomes strong, 413 00:26:47,781 --> 00:26:49,781 we can get the land back then. 414 00:26:50,650 --> 00:26:52,951 But first, you must keep the imperial court safe. 415 00:26:53,690 --> 00:26:56,291 Right now, that is of the utmost importance. 416 00:26:56,461 --> 00:26:58,930 The people are risking their lives to keep the fortress safe. 417 00:26:58,930 --> 00:27:02,031 But must I only keep the imperial court safe? 418 00:27:02,031 --> 00:27:05,801 An emperor must exist in order for his people to exist as well. 419 00:27:06,630 --> 00:27:07,801 That is enough. 420 00:27:09,471 --> 00:27:11,370 Why do you keep drifting away from me? 421 00:27:11,440 --> 00:27:12,971 Why is it that you refuse to understand... 422 00:27:13,840 --> 00:27:15,481 the path that I intend to take? 423 00:27:16,840 --> 00:27:18,650 - Your Majesty. - You should head to bed now. 424 00:27:26,551 --> 00:27:28,721 (Gongju) 425 00:27:29,221 --> 00:27:31,061 (Lady Kim, the future Empress Wonseong) 426 00:27:38,930 --> 00:27:40,031 Brother. 427 00:27:42,041 --> 00:27:43,370 Hey, there. 428 00:27:43,571 --> 00:27:45,910 - It has been a while. - Yes, indeed. 429 00:27:45,910 --> 00:27:48,370 I was not sure, but it truly is you. 430 00:27:48,370 --> 00:27:49,410 What do you mean? 431 00:27:49,410 --> 00:27:51,440 I assumed you joined the army and went to war too, 432 00:27:51,910 --> 00:27:53,910 so I am surprised to see you in the village. 433 00:27:55,721 --> 00:27:58,080 I could not join the army for I was unwell. 434 00:27:59,491 --> 00:28:01,221 But you look perfectly healthy. 435 00:28:01,221 --> 00:28:02,420 I may not look it, but I am seriously ill. 436 00:28:03,090 --> 00:28:05,021 My physician advised me against it, so I decided to follow his advice. 437 00:28:05,021 --> 00:28:06,930 What kind of illness do you have... 438 00:28:07,330 --> 00:28:09,900 that you were granted an exemption from the draft? 439 00:28:09,900 --> 00:28:11,801 It was done with the provincial governor's permission. 440 00:28:11,801 --> 00:28:13,600 Stop interrogating me, and just be on your way. 441 00:28:17,940 --> 00:28:20,640 All the other men put their lives on the line to go to war. 442 00:28:20,741 --> 00:28:23,741 How could he slyly get an exemption just because he is a chief's son? 443 00:28:27,051 --> 00:28:29,551 Father, did you truly not know that he was feigning illness? 444 00:28:29,680 --> 00:28:31,680 Did you let him get away with it because you did not know? 445 00:28:33,890 --> 00:28:34,951 Father. 446 00:28:37,160 --> 00:28:38,491 I knew. 447 00:28:38,991 --> 00:28:41,231 Then why did you turn a blind eye to it? 448 00:28:41,360 --> 00:28:43,830 You should have punished him severely for disobeying the military order. 449 00:28:43,830 --> 00:28:46,330 Had I shown such a hostile attitude toward the chiefs, 450 00:28:47,170 --> 00:28:49,541 I would not even have been able to send ten soldiers. 451 00:28:49,541 --> 00:28:50,971 Because I turned a blind eye... 452 00:28:50,971 --> 00:28:53,410 to a few exemptions granted to the chiefs' sons, 453 00:28:53,410 --> 00:28:56,311 I was able to gather 1,500 soldiers. 454 00:28:56,311 --> 00:28:57,640 It had to be done... 455 00:28:58,910 --> 00:29:01,011 to go to war. 456 00:29:01,650 --> 00:29:03,221 This is not Gaegyeong. 457 00:29:03,221 --> 00:29:05,690 Here, the regional lords are like emperors and chancellors. 458 00:29:07,551 --> 00:29:09,291 What can we do? That is our reality. 459 00:29:09,890 --> 00:29:12,430 I am so appalled that I do not even know what to say. 460 00:29:12,430 --> 00:29:15,031 Are you saying you have been their puppet all this time? 461 00:29:15,531 --> 00:29:17,360 You are the provincial governor, 462 00:29:17,600 --> 00:29:19,870 yet you have been bending over backward for those chiefs? 463 00:29:21,670 --> 00:29:22,971 That is enough. 464 00:29:23,140 --> 00:29:24,801 It is not like I wanted to do it. 465 00:29:26,640 --> 00:29:29,180 Do you think I wanted to turn a blind eye to it? 466 00:29:29,180 --> 00:29:30,211 Father! 467 00:29:32,180 --> 00:29:34,410 We received some news from the battlefield. 468 00:29:35,481 --> 00:29:36,951 Our army lost. 469 00:29:37,850 --> 00:29:41,221 - Pardon me? - Goryeo's 300,000 soldiers were defeated, 470 00:29:41,221 --> 00:29:42,821 and a number of fortresses... 471 00:29:44,390 --> 00:29:46,130 have fallen into the enemy's hands. 472 00:29:50,360 --> 00:29:51,830 I feel like... 473 00:29:53,400 --> 00:29:55,571 it is all my fault, and that thought terrifies me. 474 00:29:55,801 --> 00:30:00,041 "Had I managed to send even just one more soldier," 475 00:30:00,771 --> 00:30:02,380 "maybe the outcome could have been different." 476 00:30:04,940 --> 00:30:06,281 That thought... 477 00:30:07,051 --> 00:30:08,781 sends chills down my spine. 478 00:30:13,491 --> 00:30:14,521 Father. 479 00:30:20,761 --> 00:30:22,301 Hurry home. 480 00:30:26,330 --> 00:30:28,501 Do not leave home for the time being. 481 00:30:30,501 --> 00:30:32,771 Khitan is pushing southward, and we do not know how far they will come. 482 00:30:36,380 --> 00:30:38,680 (Chungju) 483 00:30:47,420 --> 00:30:49,360 Where are they going in such a hurry? 484 00:30:49,360 --> 00:30:52,390 Ever since all the soldiers left to join the battle, 485 00:30:52,390 --> 00:30:54,461 thieves have been showing up everywhere. 486 00:30:54,690 --> 00:30:57,031 So they have been running around like that every single day, 487 00:30:57,031 --> 00:30:59,430 but they have not caught a single thief. 488 00:30:59,600 --> 00:31:04,271 The Emperor in Gaegyeong cannot even catch a few thieves, 489 00:31:05,771 --> 00:31:09,910 yet he dragged all our sons to the battlefield. 490 00:31:11,211 --> 00:31:13,650 They take our sons when a war breaks out. 491 00:31:13,650 --> 00:31:16,521 When they want to build a new palace, they take all the villagers. 492 00:31:17,551 --> 00:31:21,350 They collect taxes every year on top of that. 493 00:31:22,390 --> 00:31:24,920 The Emperor in Gaegyeong just takes and takes... 494 00:31:24,920 --> 00:31:26,330 when he does nothing for us. 495 00:31:26,761 --> 00:31:29,430 The biggest thief in Goryeo is none other than... 496 00:31:29,761 --> 00:31:30,830 the Emperor himself. 497 00:31:41,541 --> 00:31:43,640 - My lord. - You are... 498 00:31:43,811 --> 00:31:46,551 Yes, I am the one who escorted Young Master to the battlefield. 499 00:31:46,551 --> 00:31:48,650 Why are you back already? 500 00:31:48,650 --> 00:31:50,620 Is the war already over? 501 00:31:57,160 --> 00:31:58,160 My son, Seok. 502 00:32:02,600 --> 00:32:04,261 Where is Seok now? 503 00:32:06,400 --> 00:32:07,400 Answer me. 504 00:32:09,301 --> 00:32:10,971 My goodness. 505 00:32:14,311 --> 00:32:16,041 What do we do? My gosh. 506 00:32:16,640 --> 00:32:17,640 Oh, dear. 507 00:32:33,461 --> 00:32:34,590 Seok. 508 00:32:54,080 --> 00:32:55,110 The body... 509 00:32:56,580 --> 00:32:57,850 was not kept intact. 510 00:32:59,120 --> 00:33:02,190 The Khitan scoundrels took his head. 511 00:33:45,461 --> 00:33:47,170 The Khitan army... 512 00:33:48,100 --> 00:33:51,301 would beat old people to death and throw babies into a well alive. 513 00:33:51,571 --> 00:33:53,711 The Khitan army invaded us with 400,000 soldiers. 514 00:33:53,771 --> 00:33:57,241 So, how can we beat them? 515 00:33:57,241 --> 00:33:58,781 If we decide to fight them, 516 00:34:00,180 --> 00:34:03,021 we will all be burned to death along with this fortress. 517 00:34:04,850 --> 00:34:07,190 Those of you who still wish to fight shall come forward now. 518 00:34:08,021 --> 00:34:10,160 We will open the gates for you right away... 519 00:34:10,360 --> 00:34:13,061 so that you can go out there and fight bravely. 520 00:34:15,190 --> 00:34:16,231 Seogyeong... 521 00:34:16,961 --> 00:34:18,301 will surrender. 522 00:34:18,930 --> 00:34:21,031 From now on, I will cut off the heads of everyone... 523 00:34:21,370 --> 00:34:22,840 who speaks of fighting against them. 524 00:34:23,370 --> 00:34:24,440 Do you understand? 525 00:34:25,501 --> 00:34:26,541 - Yes, sir. - Yes, sir. 526 00:34:29,080 --> 00:34:31,680 Lord Won, Khitan's envoy has arrived. 527 00:34:31,981 --> 00:34:34,150 Great. Good timing. 528 00:34:34,150 --> 00:34:35,481 - Let us go. - Yes, sir. 529 00:34:58,340 --> 00:35:01,041 His Majesty suggested that you surrender. 530 00:35:01,210 --> 00:35:03,311 The King of Goryeo has already offered homage... 531 00:35:03,311 --> 00:35:05,081 and expressed his wish to surrender. 532 00:35:05,240 --> 00:35:06,280 Hence... 533 00:35:06,280 --> 00:35:08,010 (Han Ki, Khitan's Fifth Rank Officer of the Office of Ceremonies) 534 00:35:08,010 --> 00:35:09,210 I suggest you surrender at once. 535 00:35:10,380 --> 00:35:12,351 Yes, we will surrender. 536 00:35:12,521 --> 00:35:15,391 I will write a proclamation of our surrender as soon as possible. 537 00:35:15,391 --> 00:35:17,190 Please give me a moment. 538 00:35:20,690 --> 00:35:22,960 But before that, I have a request as well. 539 00:35:23,860 --> 00:35:25,001 What might that be? 540 00:35:25,001 --> 00:35:28,331 First, send a messenger to Khitan's camp. 541 00:35:28,800 --> 00:35:30,101 A messenger? Why? 542 00:35:30,231 --> 00:35:32,501 Please bring Khitan's soldiers here right away, and make sure... 543 00:35:32,501 --> 00:35:33,800 they are stationed at this fortress. 544 00:35:34,911 --> 00:35:37,070 What are you talking about? 545 00:35:37,070 --> 00:35:39,880 We ought to follow the proper procedure to surrender. 546 00:35:39,880 --> 00:35:41,780 We should wait until everything is finalized... 547 00:35:41,780 --> 00:35:45,021 before we put in a request for His Majesty's troops to be sent here. 548 00:35:45,021 --> 00:35:46,320 We do not have time. 549 00:35:46,320 --> 00:35:48,351 Goryeo's troops from the Northeast... 550 00:35:48,351 --> 00:35:49,851 are on their way here now. 551 00:35:50,791 --> 00:35:52,820 What? Come again? 552 00:35:53,960 --> 00:35:57,231 Lord Won, what on earth are you talking about? 553 00:35:57,231 --> 00:35:58,331 Is it not obvious? 554 00:35:58,601 --> 00:35:59,701 Those of us in Seogyeong... 555 00:35:59,701 --> 00:36:02,331 wish to prove our loyalty to His Majesty, the Khitan Emperor. 556 00:36:02,800 --> 00:36:06,371 Unlike those in Gaegyeong, we will not deceive Khitan Emperor. 557 00:36:06,371 --> 00:36:07,710 We ought to prove our loyalty. 558 00:36:08,570 --> 00:36:10,911 - Lord Won! - You dug your own grave. 559 00:36:10,911 --> 00:36:13,181 It is your own fault for thinking that... 560 00:36:13,181 --> 00:36:15,451 you could deceive the Khitan Emperor with such a lousy trick. 561 00:36:15,451 --> 00:36:17,951 What on earth are you two talking about right now? 562 00:36:18,751 --> 00:36:20,351 The King's decision to pay homage... 563 00:36:23,391 --> 00:36:24,420 was fake. 564 00:36:25,690 --> 00:36:26,760 What did you say? 565 00:36:26,760 --> 00:36:29,661 This man here deceived the Khitan Emperor. 566 00:36:30,061 --> 00:36:32,731 He came by yesterday and clearly said so. 567 00:36:32,960 --> 00:36:35,570 Lord Won! 568 00:36:35,570 --> 00:36:36,771 What are you waiting for? 569 00:36:37,030 --> 00:36:38,300 Drag him out at once! 570 00:36:38,300 --> 00:36:40,440 Lord Won! What are you doing? 571 00:36:40,670 --> 00:36:42,570 How could you do this? 572 00:36:42,570 --> 00:36:45,181 How can you give up Seogyeong? 573 00:36:45,181 --> 00:36:47,181 I am saving it, not giving up. 574 00:36:47,311 --> 00:36:49,110 Why must we innocent people die... 575 00:36:49,110 --> 00:36:51,581 because of the sin committed by Gaegyeong? 576 00:36:51,581 --> 00:36:53,451 Lord Won! 577 00:36:56,090 --> 00:36:57,121 Take him away. 578 00:36:57,121 --> 00:36:58,190 - Yes, sir. - Yes, sir. 579 00:37:02,360 --> 00:37:04,561 That impudent man. 580 00:37:14,271 --> 00:37:16,240 Deputy Minister Kang! 581 00:37:16,510 --> 00:37:17,780 Are you all right? 582 00:37:19,510 --> 00:37:22,510 Wait. Are you not... 583 00:37:22,510 --> 00:37:23,550 Yes. 584 00:37:24,251 --> 00:37:26,851 We, too, have been locked up in here. 585 00:37:28,090 --> 00:37:31,391 Deputy Mayor Won is practically handing Seogyeong Fortress... 586 00:37:31,760 --> 00:37:33,460 over to the Khitan rats. 587 00:37:36,161 --> 00:37:37,260 Your Majesty... 588 00:37:38,860 --> 00:37:40,860 Your Majesty! 589 00:37:50,911 --> 00:37:54,751 Even if the northeast soldiers safely reach Seogyeong, 590 00:37:55,380 --> 00:37:58,851 the battle against the Khitan will not be easy. 591 00:38:00,251 --> 00:38:01,490 Yes, Your Majesty. 592 00:38:01,920 --> 00:38:04,050 The Khitans have an outstanding number of soldiers. 593 00:38:04,251 --> 00:38:06,590 And Seogyeong is a fortress on flatland. 594 00:38:06,590 --> 00:38:08,331 Unlike Heunghwajin, a mountain fortress, 595 00:38:08,331 --> 00:38:11,860 warding off the enemies will be much more difficult. 596 00:38:12,400 --> 00:38:14,800 So, I have given it some thought. 597 00:38:15,501 --> 00:38:18,771 We should gather more soldiers and send help to Seogyeong. 598 00:38:20,471 --> 00:38:23,041 Head to the south... 599 00:38:23,041 --> 00:38:24,740 and gather more soldiers in person. 600 00:38:24,740 --> 00:38:26,210 Such a task... 601 00:38:26,340 --> 00:38:29,210 can be done by the chancellors of the court. 602 00:38:30,581 --> 00:38:31,780 Those men... 603 00:38:32,820 --> 00:38:34,721 are already suggesting to surrender. 604 00:38:35,420 --> 00:38:36,490 Pardon? 605 00:38:36,891 --> 00:38:38,791 Deputy Minister Kang and I... 606 00:38:39,260 --> 00:38:41,121 are the only ones against that. 607 00:38:41,760 --> 00:38:43,431 That was why I asked for you. 608 00:38:44,161 --> 00:38:45,161 Your Majesty. 609 00:38:45,800 --> 00:38:47,061 Leave now. 610 00:38:47,931 --> 00:38:49,630 Only when we protect Seogyeong... 611 00:38:50,501 --> 00:38:52,541 can we win this battle. 612 00:38:52,871 --> 00:38:56,271 Understood, Your Majesty. I will leave at once. 613 00:39:04,451 --> 00:39:07,280 The soldiers who escorted Deputy Minister Kang... 614 00:39:08,221 --> 00:39:11,150 brought back the Khitan emperor's reply. 615 00:39:12,221 --> 00:39:14,190 The emperor... 616 00:39:14,391 --> 00:39:17,190 has accepted Your Majesty's request to pay homage to him. 617 00:39:21,570 --> 00:39:25,101 How come Deputy Minister Kang did not return? 618 00:39:25,471 --> 00:39:27,570 He is staying at the Khitan's camp... 619 00:39:27,570 --> 00:39:30,971 and receiving warm hospitality. 620 00:39:32,780 --> 00:39:34,041 Your Majesty. 621 00:39:34,951 --> 00:39:38,920 We must now prepare to negotiate with them. 622 00:39:39,221 --> 00:39:40,920 How are we to prepare for it? 623 00:39:40,920 --> 00:39:45,360 We have to listen to their demands first. 624 00:39:45,360 --> 00:39:48,661 However, they will not step back easily. 625 00:39:49,190 --> 00:39:52,800 We might have to offer a large tribute annually... 626 00:39:53,400 --> 00:39:58,371 or give a partial amount of the northwest land. 627 00:40:00,501 --> 00:40:03,340 What will happen to the people who are being kept as prisoners? 628 00:40:03,510 --> 00:40:06,541 Unfortunately, there is no way to save them. 629 00:40:06,880 --> 00:40:08,681 They will probably be dragged to Khitan... 630 00:40:09,411 --> 00:40:11,451 and sold off as slaves. 631 00:40:12,320 --> 00:40:15,291 Once we negotiate with the Khitan's government officials, 632 00:40:15,451 --> 00:40:18,891 Your Majesty must present yourself to the Khitan emperor. 633 00:40:18,960 --> 00:40:20,061 And... 634 00:40:20,490 --> 00:40:22,630 Your Majesty must exercise due courtesy as his subject. 635 00:40:23,490 --> 00:40:24,590 How? 636 00:40:24,590 --> 00:40:26,260 I beg your pardon, Your Majesty, 637 00:40:27,400 --> 00:40:30,800 but you must go down on your knees before the Khitan emperor. 638 00:40:31,940 --> 00:40:35,541 Then what will we gain by surrendering? 639 00:40:35,710 --> 00:40:37,940 My humiliation will be in history for eternity. 640 00:40:38,411 --> 00:40:40,811 And the people will become nothing but slaves ... 641 00:40:40,811 --> 00:40:43,280 collecting annual tributes for the Khitan. What will we have? 642 00:40:43,280 --> 00:40:46,150 Even if we must surrender and suffer hardship, 643 00:40:46,951 --> 00:40:50,951 Goryeo must be saved first. 644 00:40:51,121 --> 00:40:52,260 Only then... 645 00:40:52,990 --> 00:40:58,201 will we not get destroyed like Balhae. 646 00:41:06,641 --> 00:41:07,900 My apologies. 647 00:41:08,340 --> 00:41:10,710 It took much longer due to my lack of writing skills. 648 00:41:17,210 --> 00:41:18,280 Good. 649 00:41:22,751 --> 00:41:25,221 We will make sure to deliver it to our emperor. 650 00:41:25,291 --> 00:41:27,090 Yes. We leave it to you. 651 00:41:27,090 --> 00:41:29,260 We will take Deputy Minister Kang. 652 00:41:29,360 --> 00:41:32,101 Our emperor will punish him himself. 653 00:41:33,931 --> 00:41:34,971 My apologies. 654 00:41:39,400 --> 00:41:41,201 I am only fulfilling my order. 655 00:41:41,201 --> 00:41:42,240 Is that so? 656 00:41:43,170 --> 00:41:45,880 Then, will you die if the Deputy Mayor orders you to die? 657 00:41:46,141 --> 00:41:48,150 It was your decision in the end. 658 00:41:48,251 --> 00:41:50,650 You, yourself, are taking part in treason. 659 00:41:50,710 --> 00:41:52,521 It is a hopeless battle, is it not? 660 00:41:52,521 --> 00:41:54,621 There is no battle with a set outcome. 661 00:41:55,090 --> 00:41:56,451 Only those... 662 00:41:56,451 --> 00:41:59,291 who find excuses like you say such a thing. 663 00:42:02,391 --> 00:42:05,360 Overcome this moment, and we can win. 664 00:42:05,460 --> 00:42:09,001 Buy us one day, and we can protect Seogyeong. 665 00:42:09,331 --> 00:42:10,731 But... 666 00:42:11,201 --> 00:42:13,271 people like you are blowing off that chance. 667 00:42:13,840 --> 00:42:15,340 You are driving the sword, 668 00:42:15,340 --> 00:42:17,710 given to kill the enemy, into the very core of Goryeo. 669 00:42:19,010 --> 00:42:21,981 If you had seen the faces of the prisoners... 670 00:42:21,981 --> 00:42:24,681 held captive in the Khitan's camp even just once... 671 00:42:28,050 --> 00:42:31,920 If you had seen their desperate eyes even just once... 672 00:42:33,860 --> 00:42:36,391 You would never do this. 673 00:42:38,101 --> 00:42:39,260 Never. 674 00:43:00,251 --> 00:43:01,251 Giddyap. 675 00:43:26,340 --> 00:43:28,981 How dare you try to deceive the great Khitan. 676 00:43:29,251 --> 00:43:31,981 Our emperor will not forgive you. 677 00:43:32,280 --> 00:43:34,481 Do you know how Kang Jo died? 678 00:43:34,481 --> 00:43:38,221 With His Majesty's order, he died as his arms and legs were cut off. 679 00:43:38,690 --> 00:43:41,990 You will meet a gruesome death while experiencing much more pain... 680 00:43:42,190 --> 00:43:43,231 than him. 681 00:43:56,570 --> 00:43:57,610 Are you all right? 682 00:43:57,610 --> 00:43:59,280 Are you soldiers from the northeast? 683 00:43:59,280 --> 00:44:01,581 Yes. I am Deputy General Ji Chae Moon. 684 00:44:02,351 --> 00:44:03,681 Who are you, my lord? 685 00:44:13,920 --> 00:44:15,431 I cannot understand. 686 00:44:16,391 --> 00:44:18,090 To go to the Khitan's camp again? 687 00:44:18,260 --> 00:44:20,400 You barely broke free from the enemy. 688 00:44:20,561 --> 00:44:22,771 Why would you step into the enemy's camp again? 689 00:44:23,001 --> 00:44:26,400 The emperor ordered to bring Seogyeong's submission by tonight. 690 00:44:26,740 --> 00:44:28,541 If nobody returns, 691 00:44:28,911 --> 00:44:31,740 the Khitans will advance to Seogyeong at once. 692 00:44:32,041 --> 00:44:35,010 Then, the Khitan soldiers will reach Seogyeong first... 693 00:44:35,010 --> 00:44:37,650 before the northeast's army arrives. 694 00:44:38,050 --> 00:44:40,121 I will return with the diplomatic letter... 695 00:44:40,351 --> 00:44:43,420 and buy us a few more possible hours. 696 00:44:43,420 --> 00:44:46,860 I get your point. But if something goes wrong, you will... 697 00:44:47,990 --> 00:44:49,030 die. 698 00:44:49,690 --> 00:44:52,661 No. I will not die. 699 00:44:52,900 --> 00:44:55,570 I promised His Majesty to return alive. 700 00:44:55,570 --> 00:44:57,501 - Excuse me? - Hurry. 701 00:44:57,501 --> 00:45:00,170 Go and seize Seogyeong Fortress one way or another. 702 00:45:00,170 --> 00:45:04,010 Only then can the main army enter the fortress when they arrive. 703 00:45:04,010 --> 00:45:06,340 - My lord. - We do not have much time. 704 00:45:06,340 --> 00:45:07,340 Now go. 705 00:45:16,851 --> 00:45:19,860 If the war situation worsens, the soldiers of the northeast... 706 00:45:19,860 --> 00:45:22,130 are to rescue Seogyeong. 707 00:45:22,530 --> 00:45:25,231 The advance army must have arrived by now. 708 00:45:25,231 --> 00:45:27,900 And the main army will reach by tomorrow. 709 00:45:39,380 --> 00:45:41,880 The envoy sent to Seogyeong has yet to return. 710 00:45:42,451 --> 00:45:45,150 We have lost contact with the scouts as well. 711 00:45:45,251 --> 00:45:47,121 I am sure the Goryeo soldiers... 712 00:45:47,121 --> 00:45:49,090 must be making a move near Seogyeong. 713 00:45:49,751 --> 00:45:51,320 Unbelievable. 714 00:45:53,021 --> 00:45:54,791 Did that old envoy... 715 00:45:56,561 --> 00:45:59,260 truly deceive me in my face? 716 00:46:00,400 --> 00:46:02,630 Did that young emperor of Goryeo... 717 00:46:03,931 --> 00:46:06,271 truly make a fool of me? 718 00:46:06,501 --> 00:46:09,710 Your Majesty. Give us an order to advance. 719 00:46:16,251 --> 00:46:17,251 Your Majesty. 720 00:46:32,260 --> 00:46:33,431 We are going to battle! 721 00:46:33,431 --> 00:46:36,030 Move it! Hurry! 722 00:46:36,400 --> 00:46:37,831 What are you waiting for? 723 00:46:37,831 --> 00:46:39,201 We are advancing to Seogyeong! 724 00:46:39,900 --> 00:46:41,541 We are going to battle! Hurry! 725 00:46:41,641 --> 00:46:42,911 Get in line at once! 726 00:46:44,271 --> 00:46:45,981 Advance on Seogyeong. 727 00:46:49,481 --> 00:46:52,150 Open the fortress gates this instant! 728 00:46:52,521 --> 00:46:53,650 Hurry up! 729 00:46:54,150 --> 00:46:57,721 We have rushed here without resting for a sip of water to save you! 730 00:46:58,121 --> 00:47:02,090 So, who says you can surrender? 731 00:47:02,460 --> 00:47:04,231 Are you not ashamed to face the skies? 732 00:47:04,490 --> 00:47:07,161 Are you not ashamed to face your wife and kids? 733 00:47:07,860 --> 00:47:09,231 Open the fortress gates! 734 00:47:10,771 --> 00:47:11,940 Right now! 735 00:47:16,871 --> 00:47:18,710 Set off the battle. 736 00:47:19,210 --> 00:47:21,311 Set off the battle! 737 00:47:53,440 --> 00:47:54,641 I have returned. 738 00:47:59,721 --> 00:48:01,550 There is no need to head to battle. 739 00:48:01,650 --> 00:48:03,420 Seogyeong has surrendered. 740 00:48:10,030 --> 00:48:13,630 (Korea-Khitan War) 741 00:48:47,431 --> 00:48:49,831 Prepare for battle! 742 00:48:49,831 --> 00:48:52,570 It is not right to surrender to Khitan now. 743 00:48:52,771 --> 00:48:55,440 We have no right to surrender. 744 00:48:55,541 --> 00:48:58,510 Those cunning Goryeo men. 745 00:48:58,510 --> 00:49:00,681 Advance on Seogyeong right this instant. 746 00:49:00,681 --> 00:49:03,380 Right now, Gwakju is the only foothold that the Khitan army has. 747 00:49:03,380 --> 00:49:06,181 I will be sure to reclaim Gwakju with my own two hands. 748 00:49:06,863 --> 00:49:08,763 Dramaday.me 52693

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