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(Transcribed by TurboScribe.ai. Go Unlimited to remove this message.) How can they determine the truth by just listening?

It has been confirmed that Kim went to Ganghwa and furthermore, he has brought the dagger to assassinate my father.

Is this certain?

A dagger?

I have already sent someone to Ganghwa to bring Park Nae-gwan. Kim has other intentions.

It is clear. That person is Choi's nephew, isn't he?

It seems we need to strengthen the defenses where father is located. Everything should be clear as soon as Park Nae-gwan comes.

You should go ahead.

Yes, this matter...

What if we discuss it with Jeong Do-jeon, great sir?

That won't do. Father, such matters should be handled by you here.

Up until now, all matters have been led by Jeong Do-jeon. Now, you must also consider the position of the four corners.

No, it is for father's sake, why does it matter to anyone?

No, this child's words are correct. This matter must not be leaked outside. Even the chief should not be aware.

Handle this situation without letting him know.

Park Nae-gwan must arrive from Ganghwa. Bring him in. Yes, it is done. Yes, hurry.

It is said that Jeon Tae-ok learned from Kim in Ganghwa and secretly witnessed the exchanges of daggers.

Did he say dagger?

Yes, it was definitely a dagger.

A dagger? It is said that the emperor received two daggers as a gift from the Yuan dynasty long ago, and he assigned them to Kim.

I told Gwak Chung-bo to inform you, Your Majesty, about Gwak Chung-bo?

Yes, that's right, but isn't that more of a decorative item than a sword?

As far as I know, the dagger was definitely a sword, and Kim Ja is the nephew of the traitor Choi Hyung. Naturally,

this is the conclusion. The fact that the Emperor gifted a sword seems to be a troubling thought. Understood, so

let's have you step back now. Yes, and

Young-moo, yes, monitoring Kim Ja is of course necessary, and we should strengthen the vigilance around my father for the time being.

You will stay at my father's house and keep an eye on the surroundings continuously. Yes, my lord, that

dagger clearly has another meaning, this is

what is this?

Father, truly this is a prominent dagger. Please give me this dagger, are you in your right mind?

What time is it now?

What do you mean by what time?

This is a bestowed item from the former king. Kim Gong is fearless indeed, isn't he?

Fearless, you say?

What time is it now that you're going to see the Emperor? Are you in your right mind?

No, what do you mean by this?

The former king has already lost his power, both the offspring and the high official have long been out of office. Truly,

the thinking is lacking. What do you mean by a source of trouble?

Is this something you are so worried about?

Consider this: no matter how much you call it a dagger for play equipment, it is a sword and can become a weapon depending on the thought.

It is said that there is a capital, it has been conferred upon General Jeong Dugoo as well. General Jeong is in a different situation than I am.

That person has the merit of causing trouble, but for me, of course, the former king's old grace is deep, but the revered king.

What is the reason that you are so cautious about what was given with the old justice?

What do you mean by revered king?

Hey, Kim Gong, that person is the great king, how can you say revered king?

What?

Unless you are not a golden bird, are you saying that you will lose the last grace?

I am quite disappointed. Disappointed, you say?

I thought we would casually exchange pleasantries for a long time, but what kind of bizarre words are you speaking? Leave immediately! Ha ha, the revered king.

You have misjudged the person.

It seems like a very precious thing. I told Judge Kwak yesterday. These days,

Isn't the national affairs quite busy?

Are there many major and minor affairs?

But for a military officer like me, what is there to be so busy about?

There is nothing at the revered one's side in Gyeonghwa. You are greatly concerned about Judge Kwak and General Jeong.

General Jeong also mentioned the matter of bringing your majesty down, perhaps there is unavoidable trouble.

General Jeong must have said that there was no bullet between your majesty and the military officer.

He sighed. The late king must have great resentment against me. You all,

Would you have done so happily?

I had no choice but to follow the circumstances, but why did you particularly lower the treaty on me?

Is that so?

In those days, General Jeong was highly favored by His Majesty and Miss Jessie.

Perhaps you were reminded of those times, the world's sentiments come first.

"You could change to survive; that's a deep inner feeling. So where is that?"

It seems that Your Majesty thinks of the general that way; there were indeed times like that.

But this is quite perplexing; why must it be a knife of all things?

"Mani, Colonel Tangje is coming. Oh, let him in quickly."

Please eat, Father.

Oh, so you read the books diligently?

Yes, Father, the children are usually quite dedicated. The security guard is already returning to a large company.

I've taken it all off. Yes, that's how it should be, Your Excellency.

"Please bring Jeong Dojeon. I need to discuss the children's discipline regardless of how busy you are with the construction work."

It's natural for a person; just as the seeds of a big tree grow into a big tree.

Where else would there be a person with academic prowess as high as that of Jeong Daegwan in the country?

I got it, let's go, yes, call me.

"Stop breaking it off, you gatherer."

even if the plan of the premise is good-intentioned,

it is impossible to ignore public opinion. It seems that the old ministers have said that

they will only give half of what is theirs, but you must respond firmly. Please collect all the documents of the land.

- You cannot accept it at a time like this. - This law will instantly eat up the trust and hearts of the people that have been neglected for so long.

the people that have been neglected for so long. Please quickly promulgate it both at home and abroad.

- Please give us new hope. - You are right. It is said that up until now, the government officials of the country have never received their salaries properly.

It can't be helped because the powerful families are embezzling the salaries. And what about the people?

There are no farmers who own their land, and they are all just servants and slaves.

Ultimately, isn’t this what has ruined this country?

The plan for reforming the entire system that was submitted to the Ministry of Justice was the economic structure of the late Goryeo Dynasty, when corruption among Jeju officials was severe.

It was a task to innovatively change the economic structure. Even King Gongmin had failed in the end, but Miseonggye completed the difficult task at once with strong driving force.

The people danced and welcomed the joy of having their own land after a long time,

and the neglected trusts unanimously supported this totalitarian reform.

Totalitarian reform was a policy similar to today's concept of land public ownership, dividing land according to the number of people capable of farming and paying a tenth of the harvest as a tax.

It was a truly revolutionary measure for you.

And the implementation of this policy was also the foundation for the creation of a new nation that was to come in the near future.

Meanwhile, Bangwon sent his numbers and Cho Young-kyu and Man-sae to the traditional officer Park Chung-go.

Open up

Open up

Who are you?

I have come from the house of Bangwon Na-ri, son of the great lord of Susijung. - Please come in. Yes.

Where have you come?

This is a message from Bangwon. There is an urgent matter to discuss.

You mean me?

Yes, I was just thinking of visiting you. However, we will visit shortly.

I will stop my duties and come with you.

Here you go. The lord is waiting.

I have come, my lord. - Please enter. - Yes - Please sit down.

Your Majesty, you must know well whether I have made a promise to you during my lifetime.

What are you talking about?

This person knows everything. He received a secret message from the tyrant and a sword.

The sword, you say? From the tyrant of Ganghwa, ah, that's what it is. Yes, it was indeed urgent yesterday.

When the former grand general Kim Jo-bong visited the tyrant's residence to pay his respects, noble, he must have brought the sword.

He must have done so to favor my father.

Favor, you say?

Just a recommendation?

That can't be the case?

Yes, I will show you. Here, I have brought it. This is it. Who are you going to help with this?

Noble, what does that sword ultimately mean?

Isn't it a strange gift?

Among so many things, why specifically a sword?

I understand that the sword was also given to General Jeong Duko. General Jeong Duko has always been next to my father.

So there must be many opportunities if he puts his mind to it. - You are mistaken, it is a misunderstanding, That's not true.

Even without that, this sword made me suspicious, but General Jeong Duko is originally a bride of the martial king and Chaeyoung, who then returned to my father.

I have no involvement with the tyrant.

Isn't it a fact that you have put down the sword, my lord?

Just as planned...

Your Majesty, you too should enjoy a long life, Your Majesty.

It was not a knife taken by the tyrant but a sword returned, isn't that so?

When the tyrant sent the sword to you, within it was a hidden meaning

Wasn't it?

Now, please accept this; -What should I do with it?

If you could reveal all truths, I would guarantee your funeral.

Lady Ashima, your hair is quite beautiful; if only we could just work on the hair, right, my lady?

You’ll understand when you get married, the men are the same; - Lady Ashima is the same as when she got married.

You still seem like a young lady; - Yes, you don’t seem to dislike hearing such things.

I don't know if things went well, but there's no way things wouldn't go well.

It is either wrong for a general to report something without any care or wrong for him to not report it without any care.

Oh, my, you truly, my lord,

It was not a knife taken but a sword returned, isn't that right?

I will guarantee your funeral, my lord;

-Oh, why are you up in the mountains so early in the morning?

- Even getting some fresh air after a long time is helpful for your affairs. - You haven't been coming around much lately.

Your Majesty is very busy with state affairs. - Why, would you like to come with your wife?

I know it's a misunderstanding, but I don't want to be a bother to you two. Please go quickly.

Your Majesty, let's go.

- I'm going back. - yes

Yes, my lord. I understand that you are well-versed in both literature and martial arts.

If it were up to me, I would like to catch a wild boar. Life is to be cherished before great matters.

Your Majesty, please enjoy some free time now. . I have good...

- I'll prepare a good gisaeng house for you. I heard your circumstances are very difficult. - I can't even hear it. - Are you listening? Please take it as a favor.

Can i see them? - Yes, please go ahead.

If you are virtuous and wise and have a good heart, you are a wise man without any worries.

If one has little virtue but is high in position, or if one has no wisdom but is very scheming, this will surely bring disaster and misfortune.

You have already read the Book of Changes. Truly amazing! So, what is Bangseok reading these days?

Yes, I am reading the Mindfulness-Compassionate Mind. - Then you should read this.

Yes.

Even if one lives for a hundred years or a kingdom lasts a thousand years, people cannot live even a hundred years while foolishly planning for a thousand years.

Do you know what that phrase means?

Yes, I believe this is a warning to beware of vain greed, Mother.

That's enough. Your studies have deepened.

My lord, Minister Kwak has come to see you.

Please, sit down, Lord Kwak. Yes, I have in my house...

What brings you here?

My lord, why is that?

My lord, what is this sword?

It is what the Taewang conveyed to the offspring through the great general Kim Jeon. Why?

You said to assassinate the great man, Lady Daegam, it is Colonel Cha.

Bring in the tea.

Let’s talk while having tea. Yes, so?

The Taewang commanded to convey the two swords of Kim Jeon and Irogi to General Jeong Dugu and the offspring.

But it said to dare to behead the great man. Now, calm down and let’s talk while having tea.

I am telling you to calm down, so?

Great man, I am innocent. Great man,

It may be unknown to General Jeong Dugu, but I do not know how such a suspicion has come upon me. I,

How could I harm the great man Heng Gam Saeng Sin?

When did you meet Kim Jeon?

I met him yesterday. When did you meet General Jeong Dugu?

I met him in the morning. So, you decided to kill me?

I did not say that. Did you not rush over urgently from my matter?

Is there anyone outside?

Yes, find General Jeong Si and General Jeong Dugu. Yes, did you say assassination?

Yes, great man, the quiet officer I am calling has placed spies in the Great Palace and Ganghwa. The deposed king,

ordered to assassinate the palace attendant?

Yes, great man, did the deposed king dare to use Gwak Chung Beom and Jeong Dugu against your father?

If he sets his mind to it, what could he not accomplish?

Oh dear, I am currently handling the aftermath of this matter, my lord.

I need your guidance, my lord. Is that why you brought me here to discuss this?

My lord, they say there are ears even in the walls. This is quite meticulous.

I want to prevent this matter in advance and make my father happy. The reason that my father keeps you at a distance is

because he cares for you that much. That's the truth. Among all the brothers, is there anyone as remarkable as you?

Who is there?

Can I trust those words?

Is this even possible?

However, your nature is somewhat intense and hasty. When you set your mind on something,

you cannot hold back, and doesn't it end up manifesting in actions?

Additionally, let me offer one more piece of advice: a man must know how to keep things hidden.

Even in this Gwak Chung-bo Jeong Du-ku incident, if you had started the work, you should have seen it through.

You should not have disclosed it. This person is also involved, indeed.

You have accomplished a difficult task, and it could have been a big problem!

My lord, if we take this opportunity to eliminate the port and even dismiss that offspring, the Cheong-wang...

It's still too early. What is terrifying is not the court, but the people's sentiment. The public sentiment has just begun to coalesce with the recent reform.

But that is not enough. My father is aware of this. It takes a lifetime to raise a single household,

let alone founding a nation. Truly,

you have accomplished a great task.

Where could this vanguard possibly be hunting?

If you wanted to show favor in this urgent situation, it would be treason. You have come out without any explanation.

What happened?

I have ordered them to call quietly; Mr. Kim can also send the soldiers to bind them up. Please hurry.

Standing still, yes.

(Transcribed by TurboScribe.ai. Go Unlimited to remove this message.) What on earth is happening that you called me so urgently?

I don’t know what this guy knows, but he said to come quickly with a bow and a short sword.

A bow and a short sword?

It seems like you are going hunting after a long time.

Indeed, it has been dull lately.

Ah, please wait a moment.

Your Excellency!

What is the meaning of this?

Your Excellency!

Your Excellency!

You fool!

You did not do as instructed!

Have you continued to bring swords to the abandoned port and reported this to Lord Gwak and General Jeongdu?

Yes, I have.

Did you conspire to kill Your Excellency with that sword?

Conspiracy, what do you mean?

It can be excessive.

You brat!

Which blue one dares to lie?

General Jeong.

Have you ever received a sword from Kim Jo?

Yes, but that's...

I just picked it up...

General, General!

Were you not told to be ungrateful, Your Excellency?

What do you mean by that?

The chief said the day before yesterday...

Lord Gwak.

Have you conspired with these two people?

Yes, I have.

He said to kill the chief while bringing a government worker.

Hey!

What are you talking about right now?

Where are you getting this from?

When did I ever meet the chief?

It's not like that, I was just thinking about how to deal with the matter of receiving the excessive item.

This person has never given a bribe.

General Jeong.

Then what is that bribe?

Why did you bring the black?

This is for the minister's hunting...

You are someone who has greatly benefited from the past tyrant and the traitor's grace.

Having received such favor, how could you betray the minister!

You were keeping a tiger cub next to you.

Excuse me, Minister Kwak.

Why do you push people into a corner?

When did I, who received the excess in Chinese characters, ever seek grace?

When did you ever see me, Minister?

Excuse me, Minister Kwak.

Najay.

Did we not meet?

You rascal, Kwak Chung-bo.

What do you have to do with me...

The general eats it.

Confine [him] in the prison and thoroughly continue behind the scenes.

Yes.

Who did you conspire with?

I do not know.

Lee Saek is of course included, right?

What about Jung Mong-jo?

You said we should carry out the plan in this Palgwan-ri, right?

I do not know what you are talking about.

Byeon Han-nyeon, Lee Il-im, Woo In-nyeon, Wang An-dong, Woo Hyun-soo are all included, right?

I do not know what you are talking about.

You!

Even though Sir Gwak Chung-bo has already revealed everything, you plan to deny it.

Twist this guy's joints tightly!

You said he went to Bangwon and returned from a mountain trip?

Yes.

In this Kim Jo and Jung Duk-ku case, your fifth child played a significant role.

We had a brief conversation about that matter.

Is that so?

You have truly accomplished a tremendous feat.

How should I deal with this matter?

You should uproot them.

They are all members of Choi Hyung's faction.

Please do not leave the fallen king alone any longer.

Kernel.

The current monarch must also be reconsidered.

Is there no alternative?

Please search among the royal relatives.

In my humble opinion, Duke Jeongchang seems appropriate.

Is it Duke Jeongchang you are referring to?

You are correct.

He is a close royal relative, and his character shines through...

To shine through...

Your Excellency.

I believe this should be the final step.

What is this?

It is life and death.

No matter the circumstance...

The people of the world...

They will point fingers at someone as cruel as to abandon even his master after this level of obstruction.

They say he will throw it away after using it enough.

I have encountered my fate.

Your Excellency.

Already on the way, there is another person.

If we kill Muk-geon, the resentment that comes back to us will be many times greater...

Grandmother.

Why are you like this?

Your Majesty.

It seems that another big incident is happening.

What big incident?

Your Majesty.

In Sung-gun, a terrible public punishment is happening.

It is said that Your Majesty's father, who is in Ganghwa, orchestrated this matter.

Orchestrate this matter?

How do you know about this...

It seems the state is collapsing.

Kids!

Sang-guk!

Yes.

Your Royal Highness the Queen Dowager.

Quickly go and find out how the situation is going, I’ll investigate a bit.

Yes, Your Highness.

You are going to depose the young Majesty?

The world has long been buzzing about the rumor that Lee will sit on the throne.

It seems that this rumor is becoming a reality.

That is a heavenly remark.

I am but a lowly servant.

You would think so.

Father.

Your Excellency.

The work for the nation and its people is certainly not different from the intentions of Your Excellency and my humble self.

Please help me a little.

I do not know how to help.

Your Excellency.

Wasn't it Your Excellency who entrusted the great cause of reform to me?

I do not recall saying that.

How could I ever betray the king?

Your Excellency.

In this nation’s court, Your Excellency's esteemed presence is needed.

Please join in the great cause.

You must be busy, so please go on.

Your Excellency.

Yes, you rascal Kim Jo!

Can't you still speak the right words?

Who did the tyrant mention?

Besides the current ruler, who else is there?

Aren't you afraid of the heavens, you rascal?

I may already look dead, but how did you wish for a young king?

Oh my!

You rascal!

What are the guards doing?

Hold this citizen tighter!

Yes!

Keep them all locked up until that rascal comes to his senses!

Yes!

How can a person be so foolish about a painting?

Why aren't you pleading for your life?

You ruffians!

Hey you!

If you just say one word, you could save your life, but you're going to act defiantly in front of the maidens saying you committed treason?

Are you going to do that?

What crime does a seat have?

Isn't it something the late king instructed?

No, is that so?

Even when old, this brat ages ugly for a hundred billion years!

Do you know how much glory I've brought to this lord? Are you ashamed in front of heaven?

If you are determined to die, there's nothing we can do, let's go back, understood?

Han Sang-sa Sa Sim Deok-bu, your excellency!

Chan Seong-sa Ji Yong-gi, your excellency!

Yemun Gwan Daejak Jeong Mong-ju, your excellency!

Jeong Dang Munhak Seol Jang-su, your excellency!

Gyeongri Seong Seong-rin Ji Cultural Minister Jo Jon, your excellency!

Iljik Bu Sa Jeong Do-jeon, your excellency!

Truly, a dreadful thing has occurred. The late emperor did not know this headquarters,

and foolishly colluded with the rebels. The late emperor,

is the child of the Sin family. The sinner of the whole world, worried about the royal ancestor, has not realized the mistake, but rather is trying to overthrow the nation.

This is the personal letter sent by His Excellency, the Emperor of Ming. Why was the autumn

abandoned, and why did he not establish a camp? You asked this. This is known even to the emperor that the late emperor is a child of Sin Dol.

Through the public nomination of Kim Jo, the involvement of the sinners has already been revealed. Co-conspirators such as Byeon Han-nyeon,

Lee Im, Woo Hyeon-bo, and Woo Hong-su have also confessed to being included in this. Before discussing their crimes,

we must first deal with the sins of the long-standing sinners who toyed with the royal child. The late emperor

will be sent to Gangneung, and the current king will also be removed since he shares the bloodline of the Sin family, and he will be sent to Gangha.

And those who supported the false king, Lee Saek, and those who followed him, such as Lee Soo-in, will be sent to Wonju.

To request the great king's permission for exile, dear king!

Dear king, I am a lowly maid of honor, Dulla the great king.

It is said that the dear king will dismiss the sovereign. What?

What did you say?

Did you say you would dismiss the sovereign?

It is extremely regretful. It is said that the sovereign in the palace will go to Gangneung.

Then, grandmother, is Seonsun-do going to the father?

Indeed, dear king, I am Shin Baekok-ryu.

It is Maria. The great goddess's maidens gathered at Heungguksa and collected the national songs, and earlier, the child of the divine song Uga took charge.

They praised the traitor's antics as applause. The current sovereign is also a pure child of Wu.

It has been decided to dismiss the president to preserve it. Please give me the spear, as it is boundless noise.

Is there any law that allows the maid of honor, who has been brought here until now, to be dismissed to Hallasan?

Recently, this matter was discussed in the letter that came down from the maid of honor. It is known to the world that Uwa is a child of the divine song.

Please hurry and give it to me. No, no, please pull it out quickly. Yes.

It can't be, it can't be. What sin does the great king have? It can't be, it can't be.

It can't be, this is the first year of the Changwang.

On November 14th, following the incident of Wiwha-do, known as the second coup d'état, the event of Kim Jo became a point that led to the dismissal of the Changwang.

Not only was the dismissal of the Changwang an issue, but it also served as an opportunity to uproot the loyalists of Goryeo, who had only survived for a while. Jeong Mong-ju,

exempted, along with the great scholars of the time, Han Sanbu-won-gun Yi Saek, and others such as Ha Ryun, Kwon Geun, and Mi Sung-in were all purged.

They were all exiled. But how could Jeong Mong-ju be excluded from that whirlwind? Please eat.

Can alcohol pass through this throat now? Are you blaming Lee Seong-gye?

Can this lord without a vanguard really exist? I haven't forgotten your destiny.

Is that why you have kept me here? No, you are indispensable in this difficult crisis.

You are a person. When I was trembling with cold and hunger on the long road of exile and wandering,

no one looked back at me. Only you became my only friend.

You sent me to exile, a promise I still haven't forgotten.

That's what it was, the situation I created now isn't easy because of my mother's

family's reputable lineage. Where in the studies we learned is there a rule that says to expel a child?

That was said. Because of that, both my teacher and fellow students have become so

heartless. Now, is this nation of Goryeo truly anyone's nation?

What did you learn from Mencius? The very book you sent me claims that if a monarch is overthrown,

the subjects can depose that monarch. So I said that twice they can depose a monarch.

Truly, your captive admired the theory of revolution against tyranny.

I was grateful to you. Do you know why? After ten

years of exile and struggles, I finally realized that serving the people is the essence of politics.

All of academia is about that. My teacher also worried about that side of you.

You are a twisted genius. Someday you will

be caught by the consequences of the evil deeds you have sown. Academia must be based on humanity.

The captive will wait for me, no matter how long. Next,

which lady have you decided to marry?

"I have decided to meet with General Jeong. I wonder if he might be too delicate for that. What can we do? He is someone close to the legitimate lineage."

"She is the only one I know, and I have also heard the rumors in the household. I am unaware of the circumstances of her ascension."

"The people will not be in this country. I wish to live in the palace of the Grand Lady."

A few days later, Your Majesty will lose the lives of the two kings who sat on the throne.

"If you do your role poorly, that's what happens. Your Excellency, you are different. The throne is a place of blood and tears, and if it is a fated destiny..."

Who can change it?

Your wife's dream is very bold, indeed.

"How did everyone come when it's such a busy time for your mothers?"

What could be so busy?

I was very surprised to hear that my mother fainted. I have brought some Cheongshimwan for you, often.

Thank you for coming, and last time, my father...

I felt energized after eating the dragon you sent, Mother.

I apologize for not being able to visit often. I'm busy with my work.

I know everything, I apologize, mother.

If you're living with your mother and stepfather, it's frustrating.

It must be a lot; you have to endure it. What do you mean by this?

I always worry about you, Uncle.

Are you okay, Mother?

It seems like it would be better for your mother to rest. Everyone, please go out. You should too.

I hear you've been doing a lot of work by your father's side these days?

What is this, brother?

Will you live without shame as you look up at the sky?

Yes, I should do that, brother. You should also

help our father. Fortunately, mother is only like me, brother.

I will go first. What about you, brother?

Look here, brother, I also heard that you achieved great merit for our father this time. Which

person is said to ascend the throne? Song Mi and

the new king.

Please accept the great name, Your Majesty.

Please accept the great name, Your Majesty. Please accept the great name.

Please accept the great name. I am quick, and an envoy, a king. Why did I

say that? I can't do it even if I die, and I can't do it. Hurry and accept the great name. I am Jeong Chang-gun.

He was a weak and indecisive man among the seven lords of King Shinjong. In fact, Jeong Chang-gun was not closely related to the Goryeo royal family.

Nevertheless, Lee Seung-gye chose him. Here, the strategy of Jeong Do-jeon, who calculated the future, was deeply at work.

Madam, what should we do about this? Why must I, of all places, go to that countless

positions? Please accept the great name with tears,

not wanting to receive the royal seal. He was aware of his fate that he would become the last king of Goryeo.

He knew it.