1 00:00:02,200 --> 00:00:04,220 Subtitles by MBC 2 00:00:06,740 --> 00:00:12,610 Gapi and Gupil, mobilize your men and take them to the defense garrison. 3 00:00:13,520 --> 00:00:17,520 Subdue any remaining resistance. 4 00:00:17,570 --> 00:00:21,590 Gupil, you go to the palace. Gapi, you go to the west line. 5 00:00:22,540 --> 00:00:25,510 - Im Yon. - Sir. 6 00:00:25,520 --> 00:00:30,560 You and Cha Songu head north and block the main crossings. 7 00:00:31,500 --> 00:00:32,590 We'll be right behind you. 8 00:00:32,600 --> 00:00:34,500 Yes, sir. 9 00:00:34,570 --> 00:00:35,640 Move out! 10 00:00:53,530 --> 00:00:59,520 We just got word that Gupil has deployed the garrison at the palace. 11 00:00:59,590 --> 00:01:03,610 Gapi has blocked the road to the Overlord's residence. 12 00:01:03,640 --> 00:01:10,590 But the problem is Choe Yangbaek and the guardsmen are protecting it. 13 00:01:10,640 --> 00:01:14,520 They are no ordinary soldiers. 14 00:01:14,560 --> 00:01:17,630 Their commanders have long been with us. 15 00:01:18,550 --> 00:01:20,570 We will win. 16 00:01:20,620 --> 00:01:25,520 Viscount Kim, be that as it may, think about this. 17 00:01:25,580 --> 00:01:28,570 The Emperor's safety must be our first priority. 18 00:01:28,610 --> 00:01:35,600 True. We cannot allow Choe to take the palace. 19 00:01:36,520 --> 00:01:38,520 You're right. 20 00:01:38,600 --> 00:01:44,620 Yu Kyong, Choe On, inform the palace what's happening. 21 00:01:45,560 --> 00:01:51,560 Tell His Majesty that if we succeed... 22 00:01:52,570 --> 00:01:56,160 we will disband the Guard Corps. 23 00:02:00,080 --> 00:02:06,530 That's excellent news. Thank you for that. 24 00:02:08,510 --> 00:02:11,700 - Let's go, Lord Yu. - Yes, let's. 25 00:02:16,540 --> 00:02:20,580 Suppose we send men to talk with Choe Yangbaek? 26 00:02:21,130 --> 00:02:23,500 Ask him to surrender. 27 00:02:23,540 --> 00:02:25,570 He never will. 28 00:02:25,580 --> 00:02:28,630 He believes in his guardsmen. 29 00:02:29,520 --> 00:02:33,570 Most of the officers are fed up with the Overlord. 30 00:02:33,590 --> 00:02:37,620 We've sent word to those that are with us. 31 00:02:38,620 --> 00:02:42,630 First, we march on the residence. 32 00:02:52,630 --> 00:02:57,590 He had his armor on. What's going on? 33 00:02:57,610 --> 00:02:59,590 He didn't say? 34 00:02:59,610 --> 00:03:03,500 He never talks about work. 35 00:03:03,620 --> 00:03:07,620 But something is going on. 36 00:03:07,640 --> 00:03:10,540 The men are on the move. 37 00:03:11,510 --> 00:03:13,640 Stay on your guard! 38 00:03:14,080 --> 00:03:16,630 - On your guard! - Sir! 39 00:03:18,610 --> 00:03:23,500 We have blocked off all roads to the residence, as ordered. 40 00:03:23,640 --> 00:03:29,610 The men not attached to the guards have joined up with Kim Jun. 41 00:03:30,340 --> 00:03:31,590 They would. 42 00:03:33,580 --> 00:03:39,540 Most of them serve Pak Songbi or Yi Kongju anyway. 43 00:03:40,540 --> 00:03:42,530 How many men do we have? 44 00:03:42,530 --> 00:03:47,620 We can't be sure, but we should assume anyone not in the guards is with them. 45 00:03:48,580 --> 00:03:52,600 They're a bunch of rabble. Nothing compared to the guardsmen. 46 00:03:52,610 --> 00:03:56,600 Many of our own men haven't reported in. 47 00:03:58,300 --> 00:03:59,600 Send for them again. 48 00:03:59,610 --> 00:04:01,550 Yes, sir. 49 00:04:02,600 --> 00:04:05,640 Send for our reserves. Tell them it's urgent. 50 00:04:06,530 --> 00:04:07,550 Sir! 51 00:04:09,620 --> 00:04:11,630 What are Kim Jun's forces up to? 52 00:04:11,640 --> 00:04:15,550 Im Yon is approaching from the north. 53 00:04:15,640 --> 00:04:21,630 Gapi mustered the garrison to guard the western front. 54 00:04:22,560 --> 00:04:23,560 Kim Jun? 55 00:04:23,590 --> 00:04:28,500 He is headed this way with Pak Songbi and Yi Kongju. 56 00:04:29,550 --> 00:04:30,630 And the palace? 57 00:04:30,640 --> 00:04:33,560 They always obey the Overlord. 58 00:04:33,580 --> 00:04:36,520 We sent word for them to oppose the rebels. 59 00:04:37,590 --> 00:04:39,560 It's too late. 60 00:04:40,520 --> 00:04:44,540 I didn't expect them to move so quickly. 61 00:04:44,580 --> 00:04:46,590 It's all too fast. 62 00:04:49,010 --> 00:04:53,570 We can't count on the reserves if Im Yon is approaching from the north. 63 00:04:55,540 --> 00:04:56,610 Wonbal, go now. 64 00:04:56,630 --> 00:04:58,560 Yes, sir. 65 00:04:58,600 --> 00:05:02,640 The same with the western front. We can't count on the others. 66 00:05:03,520 --> 00:05:05,500 Hoga, move out. Now. 67 00:05:05,540 --> 00:05:06,630 Sir. 68 00:05:10,510 --> 00:05:13,580 You stay here with me. 69 00:05:13,620 --> 00:05:15,520 Yes, sir. 70 00:05:17,590 --> 00:05:22,550 Sir, Gupil's forces have occupied the palace. 71 00:05:22,570 --> 00:05:28,500 Worse, the lords working with the rebels, Yu and Choe, are meeting with the Emperor. 72 00:05:28,500 --> 00:05:30,530 Lords Yu and Choe? 73 00:05:30,540 --> 00:05:31,620 Yes, sir. 74 00:05:33,600 --> 00:05:40,610 Kim Jun is aligning himself with the palace. 75 00:05:40,630 --> 00:05:46,600 Meaning his men will be marching in the Emperor's name. 76 00:05:47,530 --> 00:05:48,590 Viscount. 77 00:05:49,580 --> 00:05:51,510 Viscount. 78 00:05:53,550 --> 00:06:00,570 What's going on? There are troops everywhere. 79 00:06:00,590 --> 00:06:02,590 There's a rebellion? 80 00:06:02,610 --> 00:06:07,600 If Kim Jun leads a coup, what about us? Or the Overlord? 81 00:06:07,620 --> 00:06:10,520 Relax. 82 00:06:10,550 --> 00:06:16,540 My guardsman can handle anything Kim Jun throws at us. 83 00:06:16,630 --> 00:06:21,550 You two go look after the Overlord. 84 00:06:21,630 --> 00:06:25,540 The coup will be over soon enough. 85 00:06:25,560 --> 00:06:29,510 All right. Let's go. 86 00:06:29,570 --> 00:06:37,620 How can they come all the way here? With what troops? 87 00:06:39,620 --> 00:06:41,540 Let's go. 88 00:06:53,620 --> 00:06:55,530 Stay alert. 89 00:06:55,580 --> 00:06:57,520 Sir. 90 00:07:01,590 --> 00:07:04,640 What now? What do I do? 91 00:07:05,520 --> 00:07:12,540 Daddy was scared of Kim Jun. If he comes here, what do I do? 92 00:07:13,520 --> 00:07:16,640 Is anyone there? Anyone? 93 00:07:18,570 --> 00:07:19,630 Overlord. 94 00:07:20,120 --> 00:07:24,640 Lords, Kim Jun is coming? That scary Kim Jun? 95 00:07:25,510 --> 00:07:31,580 Relax, Overlord. Choe Yangbaek has his men standing ready. 96 00:07:31,600 --> 00:07:33,550 Calm down. 97 00:07:33,570 --> 00:07:38,550 No, no, if Kim Jun is coming, it's a whole different story. 98 00:07:39,550 --> 00:07:42,600 This is bad, really bad! 99 00:07:58,560 --> 00:08:02,540 Well, I thought I smelled Wonbal. 100 00:08:03,560 --> 00:08:10,620 Im Yon, you dare lead your men to betray the Overlord? 101 00:08:11,550 --> 00:08:13,550 To put down traitors. 102 00:08:14,510 --> 00:08:18,570 All you soldiers over there, hear me out. I am Im Yon. 103 00:08:19,040 --> 00:08:23,600 The military has been mustered at the command of Kim Jun 104 00:08:23,600 --> 00:08:28,570 Pak Songbi, and Yi Kongju. 105 00:08:28,570 --> 00:08:31,510 Under the auspices of the Emperor. 106 00:08:31,530 --> 00:08:33,600 Men of Koryo, join us. 107 00:08:33,610 --> 00:08:37,610 Silence! Enough chatter. 108 00:08:38,560 --> 00:08:43,610 Many of your commanders are with us. 109 00:08:44,520 --> 00:08:46,620 Join us now! 110 00:08:49,560 --> 00:08:52,520 My men are guardsmen. 111 00:08:52,600 --> 00:08:55,620 They won't fall for your lies. 112 00:08:56,510 --> 00:08:59,560 Yell yourself hoarse if you like. 113 00:08:59,590 --> 00:09:02,620 Serve Koryo and your lives will be spared. 114 00:09:02,930 --> 00:09:06,630 I won't say it again. Step forward. 115 00:09:18,580 --> 00:09:21,540 You... what are you doing? 116 00:09:22,590 --> 00:09:26,620 The Overlord lost popular support long ago. 117 00:09:27,540 --> 00:09:33,560 It's true. Many of the guardsmen commanders are joining the coup. 118 00:09:36,560 --> 00:09:38,580 I'll shut you both up. 119 00:09:39,510 --> 00:09:41,540 You scoundrel! 120 00:09:42,560 --> 00:09:48,500 The days of unquestioning obedience are over. The Overlord killed so many decent men. 121 00:09:48,520 --> 00:09:50,500 How can you be loyal to him? 122 00:09:50,510 --> 00:09:51,580 Silence! 123 00:09:53,530 --> 00:09:56,530 Today is the day you die. 124 00:09:57,560 --> 00:10:01,580 Fine, a duel, then. 125 00:10:02,560 --> 00:10:04,550 I've been waiting for this. 126 00:10:37,600 --> 00:10:39,500 What? 127 00:10:39,590 --> 00:10:42,630 Kim Jun mustered the troops? 128 00:10:43,620 --> 00:10:45,550 Yes. 129 00:10:45,640 --> 00:10:54,510 He intends to restore power to the throne where it belongs. 130 00:10:54,520 --> 00:10:58,580 Then it's a coup, an internal battle within the Guard Corps? 131 00:10:58,600 --> 00:11:00,600 Quite so, Your Highness. 132 00:11:00,630 --> 00:11:07,510 But Kim Jun is doing it to redress the wrongs of a corrupt military regime. 133 00:11:07,550 --> 00:11:12,500 He swears if they win, the Corps will be disbanded. 134 00:11:12,630 --> 00:11:21,640 But can his troops defeat Choe Yangbaek's guardsmen? 135 00:11:22,010 --> 00:11:27,620 Try not to worry, Sire. Viscount Kim always acts with due deliberation. 136 00:11:28,570 --> 00:11:32,510 He has planned this out. 137 00:11:32,610 --> 00:11:34,630 Planned? 138 00:11:35,240 --> 00:11:41,540 Yes, Sire. The Choe regime is finally collapsing after sixty long years. 139 00:11:43,530 --> 00:11:49,560 Lord Choe, is it true? He said he will disband the Corps? 140 00:11:49,580 --> 00:11:53,570 Absolutely. He was quite clear. 141 00:11:54,550 --> 00:11:56,620 We were surprised, too. 142 00:12:31,610 --> 00:12:33,580 Give him a sword. 143 00:12:42,600 --> 00:12:47,540 You dare to pity me? 144 00:13:13,090 --> 00:13:17,560 You all saw this. Lower your weapons. Now! 145 00:13:19,640 --> 00:13:20,990 Make way! 146 00:13:41,600 --> 00:13:45,560 Let's move out and join up with Gapi. 147 00:14:09,530 --> 00:14:11,590 Wake up! 148 00:14:16,560 --> 00:14:20,550 Hoga, I don't want this. 149 00:14:21,330 --> 00:14:24,530 Lay down your arms. Things have changed. 150 00:14:24,580 --> 00:14:30,530 That's enough! We'll stop your little coup. Count on it! 151 00:14:30,540 --> 00:14:32,520 Take this! 152 00:14:32,550 --> 00:14:33,820 Halt! 153 00:14:46,510 --> 00:14:49,510 - Lower your weapons. - Lower your weapons! 154 00:14:54,560 --> 00:15:00,510 Aren't you our commanders? What are you doing over on their side? 155 00:15:00,530 --> 00:15:04,520 We've supported this coup for some time now. 156 00:15:04,630 --> 00:15:08,590 Surrender. The battle is as good as over. 157 00:15:08,620 --> 00:15:10,510 Never! 158 00:15:10,590 --> 00:15:14,500 You men, kill the traitors! 159 00:15:18,180 --> 00:15:19,610 Guardsmen, listen. 160 00:15:20,610 --> 00:15:24,620 We were as one once. 161 00:15:25,560 --> 00:15:31,650 But a vile despot threw the land into chaos and tore us apart. 162 00:15:33,540 --> 00:15:35,580 We can start again. 163 00:15:37,580 --> 00:15:43,610 Those who are with us, step forward! 164 00:15:45,580 --> 00:15:49,640 You men, are you deaf? 165 00:15:50,550 --> 00:15:54,560 Attack! Attack, or you'll answer to me! 166 00:15:54,570 --> 00:15:57,560 Attack! Go on, attack! 167 00:16:00,630 --> 00:16:02,600 Attack! 168 00:16:09,630 --> 00:16:13,590 You're traitors, too? 169 00:16:13,620 --> 00:16:15,610 Why you! 170 00:16:22,860 --> 00:16:27,530 We chose the wrong path all this time. 171 00:16:28,530 --> 00:16:31,520 It's time for a change. 172 00:16:31,550 --> 00:16:35,600 Time for a change with Kim Jun! 173 00:16:35,620 --> 00:16:38,620 Change! Change! Change! 174 00:16:39,500 --> 00:16:43,640 Change! Change! 175 00:17:08,630 --> 00:17:10,460 Yangbaek. 176 00:17:11,990 --> 00:17:13,650 Lower your sword. 177 00:17:14,620 --> 00:17:18,640 Most of your guardsmen have surrendered. 178 00:17:19,650 --> 00:17:22,620 Don't sacrifice innocent lives. 179 00:17:23,630 --> 00:17:25,630 It's over. 180 00:17:27,620 --> 00:17:31,500 Nothing is over, Kim Jun. 181 00:17:32,530 --> 00:17:37,500 Yangbaek, we're brothers. 182 00:17:37,520 --> 00:17:39,510 Even now. 183 00:17:39,620 --> 00:17:42,560 Lower your sword. 184 00:17:42,620 --> 00:17:44,900 Lower your weapon, Yangbaek. 185 00:17:47,580 --> 00:17:49,590 Brothers. 186 00:17:50,580 --> 00:17:54,620 Remember what you taught me? 187 00:17:56,500 --> 00:18:01,640 A retainer is loyal unto death. 188 00:18:02,510 --> 00:18:06,540 You know how it came to this. 189 00:18:06,560 --> 00:18:09,550 What did you teach me? 190 00:18:09,570 --> 00:18:16,580 Even if his lord walks down a crooked path, a retainer is bound by duty to protect him. 191 00:18:17,560 --> 00:18:27,640 Is plotting to kill the Overlord your idea of loyalty? 192 00:18:28,510 --> 00:18:30,510 It's not too late. 193 00:18:32,530 --> 00:18:34,820 We can live through this. 194 00:18:39,630 --> 00:18:42,310 If I were concerned about staying alive 195 00:18:42,310 --> 00:18:46,980 I wouldn't have agreed to command the guardsmen. 196 00:18:49,510 --> 00:19:00,510 I chose death when you sent me to serve the Overlord. 197 00:19:01,590 --> 00:19:07,630 Because I know what's right and wrong. 198 00:19:09,580 --> 00:19:15,750 But a retainer must follow his path. 199 00:19:22,560 --> 00:19:27,710 Hoga and Wonbal are dead? 200 00:19:44,580 --> 00:19:50,630 I see. They weren't your enemies. 201 00:20:00,580 --> 00:20:04,550 I won't sacrifice any more of my men. 202 00:20:20,270 --> 00:20:21,640 Choe Yangbaek! 203 00:20:23,060 --> 00:20:25,600 Give me a warrior's self-respect. 204 00:20:48,590 --> 00:20:49,620 Thank you. 205 00:21:51,580 --> 00:21:54,640 Kim Jun is here already? 206 00:21:55,540 --> 00:22:02,600 Yes, Overlord. The guardsmen we sent to stop them have joined the rebels. 207 00:22:02,620 --> 00:22:05,560 What's going on now? 208 00:22:05,610 --> 00:22:08,620 Choe Yangbaek is fighting Kim Jun. 209 00:22:10,560 --> 00:22:14,500 Should we flee? They'll kill us all. 210 00:22:14,530 --> 00:22:20,640 Sir, Choe Yangbaek defeated Kim Jun in the arena. 211 00:22:21,520 --> 00:22:24,560 He'll defeat him this time, too. 212 00:22:24,580 --> 00:22:27,520 He certainly will. 213 00:22:27,590 --> 00:22:30,630 How can he if the guardsmen have all joined the enemy? 214 00:22:31,560 --> 00:22:34,640 What do I do now? 215 00:24:55,510 --> 00:24:56,590 Sir! 216 00:24:59,580 --> 00:25:02,600 Men! Kill them all! 217 00:25:03,590 --> 00:25:06,630 Kill Kim Jun! 218 00:25:12,540 --> 00:25:15,060 - Well? - Uga. 219 00:25:15,630 --> 00:25:19,590 It's over. Lower your weapon. 220 00:25:19,610 --> 00:25:21,240 Never! 221 00:25:22,620 --> 00:25:29,600 You always ignored him, always worked against him. 222 00:25:29,620 --> 00:25:32,500 Kim Jun was all you cared about. 223 00:25:35,570 --> 00:25:37,210 Die! 224 00:25:47,620 --> 00:25:49,100 Sir... 225 00:25:58,570 --> 00:26:00,590 Yangbaek. 226 00:26:07,550 --> 00:26:12,640 I remember the first time I saw you. 227 00:26:14,550 --> 00:26:21,530 A country hick... nothing to look at. 228 00:26:22,550 --> 00:26:24,030 Yangbaek. 229 00:26:24,630 --> 00:26:27,540 I have a favor to ask of you. 230 00:26:29,510 --> 00:26:32,290 Spare the Overlord. 231 00:26:33,610 --> 00:26:36,970 He's innocent and doesn't know anything. 232 00:26:39,570 --> 00:26:46,640 Please look after him. 233 00:26:52,550 --> 00:26:55,560 Yangbaek, Yangbaek! 234 00:26:56,600 --> 00:27:01,800 You idiot... You idiot! 235 00:27:05,540 --> 00:27:14,270 I loved you... brother. 236 00:27:28,570 --> 00:27:29,630 Yangbaek. 237 00:27:33,630 --> 00:27:36,640 Yangbaek, Yangbaek! 238 00:27:37,530 --> 00:27:42,570 Yangbaek! Yangbaek! 239 00:27:44,650 --> 00:27:46,600 Yangbaek! 240 00:27:53,570 --> 00:27:55,540 You idiot! 241 00:27:58,540 --> 00:28:00,600 Yangbaek! 242 00:28:06,540 --> 00:28:09,920 Yangbaek! 243 00:28:25,540 --> 00:28:27,310 There, that way! 244 00:28:28,210 --> 00:28:30,530 Lords! You can't leave me. 245 00:28:30,570 --> 00:28:31,620 We'll go together. 246 00:28:31,630 --> 00:28:34,580 Sir. At your service. 247 00:28:39,560 --> 00:28:41,200 Traitors! 248 00:28:43,570 --> 00:28:46,590 Spare us, spare us! 249 00:28:46,600 --> 00:28:48,000 Spare us! 250 00:28:48,530 --> 00:28:51,590 - Overlord! - Pak Songbi, you were my retainer. 251 00:28:51,610 --> 00:28:53,610 Spare us, please. Please! 252 00:28:53,630 --> 00:28:55,620 Enough! 253 00:28:58,610 --> 00:28:59,980 It's Viscount Kim! 254 00:29:02,500 --> 00:29:04,500 Viscount! Viscount Kim! 255 00:29:06,540 --> 00:29:11,490 - Viscount, spare us. - Spare us! 256 00:29:11,590 --> 00:29:14,500 Please spare us! 257 00:29:17,530 --> 00:29:19,630 Viscount, Viscount, Viscount Kim. 258 00:29:20,590 --> 00:29:24,570 Think of my father and my grandfather. 259 00:29:24,620 --> 00:29:28,540 Spare me, please, please! 260 00:29:28,550 --> 00:29:31,610 Well? They're traitors. Take them away. 261 00:29:31,640 --> 00:29:35,590 Viscount, Viscount, spare me! 262 00:29:35,600 --> 00:29:38,550 Spare me! Let go! No! 263 00:29:38,590 --> 00:29:42,570 Spare me, please! Viscount! 264 00:29:43,920 --> 00:29:46,980 Please spare us! Viscount! 265 00:29:47,580 --> 00:29:50,600 Kill them and put their heads on pikes. 266 00:29:50,630 --> 00:29:52,210 Sir. 267 00:31:06,520 --> 00:31:11,620 Dawn of March 26th, 1258. 268 00:31:11,640 --> 00:31:16,940 After four generations, the military regime founded by Choe Chungheon 269 00:31:16,940 --> 00:31:21,190 was brought down by a slave of the House of Choe. 270 00:31:21,580 --> 00:31:24,510 It had stood for over 63 years. 271 00:31:24,530 --> 00:31:28,590 The old Guard Corps was disbanded, and power was restored to the monarchy. 272 00:31:28,640 --> 00:31:32,580 But that was only for appearances. 273 00:31:32,610 --> 00:31:40,560 Kim Jun continued the old military regime and, indeed, strengthened it. 274 00:31:43,640 --> 00:31:45,600 You read it. 275 00:31:45,610 --> 00:31:47,500 Yes, Sire. 276 00:32:05,530 --> 00:32:10,630 Hear the words of your Emperor. 277 00:32:18,620 --> 00:32:23,640 - Hear me. - Yes, Sire. 278 00:32:27,600 --> 00:32:38,580 Long has our country been cursed by the cruelties of a vicious despot. 279 00:32:39,520 --> 00:32:44,600 It has been said that dawn must follow the night. 280 00:32:44,630 --> 00:32:50,570 Finally, the sun has burst forth to light our nation. 281 00:32:50,590 --> 00:32:55,640 Our loyal subjects have saved us from darkness. 282 00:32:58,570 --> 00:33:06,540 How can this aged emperor repay his loyal subjects? 283 00:33:07,510 --> 00:33:13,570 You have the gratitude of this old Emperor. 284 00:33:14,530 --> 00:33:17,570 You honor us, Sire. 285 00:33:22,560 --> 00:33:26,820 Those who helped us must be rewarded 286 00:33:26,820 --> 00:33:37,590 so their names will be honored for generations. 287 00:33:37,590 --> 00:33:44,520 First, Yu Kyong is named Royal Minister. 288 00:33:49,590 --> 00:33:54,890 And Viscount Kim, Grand General. 289 00:33:58,530 --> 00:34:03,570 After Kim Jun disbanded the Guard Corps, Kojong promoted Yu Kyong. 290 00:34:03,600 --> 00:34:10,590 Kim Jun, Pak Songbi, Yi Kongju, Im Yon, Pak Hisil, and Yi Yonso all were given titles. 291 00:34:10,640 --> 00:34:18,610 Kim Jun was appointed grand general and head of military affairs 292 00:34:18,630 --> 00:34:22,540 and chancellor of the second rank. 293 00:34:22,570 --> 00:34:25,570 In essence, the prime minister. 294 00:34:25,600 --> 00:34:33,510 Kojong felt the disbanding of the Corps was a new day for the throne. 295 00:34:33,560 --> 00:34:37,580 So the two had different goals in mind. 296 00:34:39,510 --> 00:34:42,520 Ah, a great day, indeed. 297 00:34:42,540 --> 00:34:46,550 You risked your lives to save a nation. 298 00:34:47,510 --> 00:34:51,510 We honor you all. 299 00:34:54,500 --> 00:34:56,560 Hail to the Emperor! 300 00:34:57,550 --> 00:35:00,500 Hail to the Emperor! 301 00:35:01,580 --> 00:35:04,560 Hail Koryo! 302 00:35:05,500 --> 00:35:07,620 Hail Koryo! 303 00:35:08,550 --> 00:35:11,500 - Hail! - Hail! 304 00:35:11,580 --> 00:35:14,560 - Hail! - Hail! 305 00:35:15,550 --> 00:35:19,590 Every light has its shadow. 306 00:35:19,600 --> 00:35:22,580 Just when things are finally looking up, bad news comes our way. 307 00:35:22,610 --> 00:35:26,530 The Mongols have crossed the Yalu River again. 308 00:35:26,570 --> 00:35:29,570 They passed the western capital and Kaegyeong 309 00:35:29,600 --> 00:35:32,550 and reached the southern capital a few days ago. 310 00:35:32,590 --> 00:35:35,980 They withdrew earlier in good faith that 311 00:35:35,980 --> 00:35:39,600 we would send the Crown Prince to their court. 312 00:35:39,600 --> 00:35:43,520 Surely this is because we failed to keep our word? 313 00:35:43,610 --> 00:35:46,510 We must act to do so. 314 00:35:46,530 --> 00:35:47,640 That's ridiculous. 315 00:35:48,590 --> 00:35:51,500 That was just a promise we made in a rush. 316 00:35:51,530 --> 00:35:55,570 We have a bigger problem than the Mongols right now. 317 00:35:55,650 --> 00:35:58,880 The land north of the western capital is no longer Koryo's. 318 00:35:59,590 --> 00:36:01,630 It's in the hands of rebels. 319 00:36:02,510 --> 00:36:05,210 I've heard pretty much the same thing. 320 00:36:05,540 --> 00:36:07,500 We need a strategy. 321 00:36:07,520 --> 00:36:13,600 Strategy? We should just send some men and give the rebels a beating! 322 00:36:13,640 --> 00:36:17,570 We're at war with the Mongols, so how dare they side with the enemy? 323 00:36:17,600 --> 00:36:22,500 There is no room for collaborators. We should take strong measures! 324 00:36:22,530 --> 00:36:24,640 We've put them through enough. 325 00:36:25,180 --> 00:36:27,560 They've had to make do for thirty years of war. 326 00:36:27,600 --> 00:36:34,530 That's why they turned to the Mongols. We can't attack them for that. 327 00:36:34,570 --> 00:36:39,800 He's right. We can't afford another Mongol invasion. 328 00:36:40,570 --> 00:36:45,310 We must act. We've been ravaged by war. 329 00:36:46,560 --> 00:36:51,560 We can't beat the Mongols, that much is certain. 330 00:36:51,590 --> 00:36:58,000 Sounds to me like you're ready to roll over and surrender to the Mongols right now. 331 00:36:58,500 --> 00:37:03,570 Why did we bother fighting these last 30 years? Answer me that! 332 00:37:03,600 --> 00:37:07,590 Well said. Why can't we beat them? 333 00:37:08,540 --> 00:37:12,530 It's a question of commitment, of spirit. 334 00:37:12,560 --> 00:37:14,500 We must fight. 335 00:37:14,630 --> 00:37:16,470 We must. 336 00:37:25,510 --> 00:37:30,500 Why are you staying silent? 337 00:37:33,510 --> 00:37:37,640 You all make valid points. 338 00:37:38,510 --> 00:37:43,610 But Koryo has always had only one strategy. 339 00:37:44,640 --> 00:37:50,570 Peace in battle. Diplomacy and war. 340 00:37:50,590 --> 00:37:56,540 What's bad for us is harder for them. 341 00:37:58,550 --> 00:38:00,590 We'll send envoys. 342 00:38:00,610 --> 00:38:04,540 But they'll demand the same terms. 343 00:38:04,590 --> 00:38:06,610 The Crown Prince. 344 00:38:06,630 --> 00:38:11,640 The Crown Prince has agreed to go to the Mongol court for the good of Koryo. 345 00:38:12,530 --> 00:38:14,560 We should keep our word. 346 00:38:14,580 --> 00:38:20,510 That would make him a hostage. It can't be allowed. 347 00:38:21,510 --> 00:38:26,510 But we promised the Mongols we would send him. 348 00:38:26,520 --> 00:38:29,550 We can't avoid it now. 349 00:38:30,520 --> 00:38:33,620 It will mean war if he doesn't go. 350 00:38:34,640 --> 00:38:38,500 Our domestic situation is terrible. 351 00:38:38,550 --> 00:38:41,660 You risked your lives on a coup for nothing. 352 00:38:43,550 --> 00:38:45,480 I agree. 353 00:38:49,530 --> 00:38:52,000 We need to buy time. 354 00:38:53,560 --> 00:38:57,560 Will you have a word with His Highness? 355 00:38:59,540 --> 00:39:01,510 Of course. 356 00:39:01,540 --> 00:39:05,510 We'll have to ask you to go again. 357 00:39:05,530 --> 00:39:07,600 Yes, of course. 358 00:39:07,630 --> 00:39:12,530 Where is Yu Kyong today? 359 00:39:12,560 --> 00:39:16,540 He's attending the Emperor. 360 00:39:17,520 --> 00:39:19,560 His Majesty is ill. 361 00:39:19,580 --> 00:39:21,770 Oh no! 362 00:39:22,580 --> 00:39:27,410 Well, he's not as young as he used to be. 363 00:39:36,570 --> 00:39:40,550 How long has it been since I've come outside the palace? 364 00:39:40,600 --> 00:39:42,630 I feel alive again. 365 00:39:43,530 --> 00:39:50,550 Yes, Sire. We'll return to Kaegyeong soon. 366 00:39:52,530 --> 00:39:54,620 I hope so. 367 00:39:55,570 --> 00:40:01,530 We've been here for thirty years. 368 00:40:03,510 --> 00:40:05,590 Kimpo - Mongol encampment 369 00:40:05,610 --> 00:40:10,550 I don't understand you guys, I really don't. 370 00:40:10,630 --> 00:40:18,180 We attack and you play good doggy. We leave and you renege on your promises. 371 00:40:18,180 --> 00:40:22,530 We are deeply sorry for that. 372 00:40:22,600 --> 00:40:27,570 But we've been dealing with a lot lately. 373 00:40:28,550 --> 00:40:34,590 The old Choe regime has fallen and power has been restored to the throne. 374 00:40:35,500 --> 00:40:44,500 It's difficult for the Crown Prince right now. We beg your patience. 375 00:40:44,530 --> 00:40:46,770 All right. Fine then. 376 00:40:46,770 --> 00:40:51,830 But since you didn't keep your promise last time 377 00:40:51,830 --> 00:40:56,560 you must move both the capital and the Crown Prince to Kaegyeong. 378 00:40:56,560 --> 00:41:01,980 Those two things are all we ask for you to show subservience. 379 00:41:02,550 --> 00:41:04,510 Can you do that? 380 00:41:04,530 --> 00:41:06,530 It would be difficult to do so immediately. 381 00:41:06,560 --> 00:41:11,580 We've been gone from Kaegyeong too long. The palace there has deteriorated. 382 00:41:12,520 --> 00:41:15,570 Please be patient. 383 00:41:15,580 --> 00:41:19,600 Enough excuses! 384 00:41:21,520 --> 00:41:24,580 Will the Crown Prince show up at court? 385 00:41:25,580 --> 00:41:30,870 Of course. The chancellors have already discussed it and agreed on it. 386 00:41:31,540 --> 00:41:33,570 Better make it fast. 387 00:41:33,590 --> 00:41:38,520 And I'll confirm it's the crown prince myself. 388 00:41:39,580 --> 00:41:43,510 You pulled a fast one last time with the duke of Yongnyong. 389 00:41:43,540 --> 00:41:49,610 That's why we can't trust Koryo. Go and tell them that. 390 00:41:50,550 --> 00:41:52,570 Certainly. 391 00:41:53,620 --> 00:41:58,530 By the way, where's Hong Bokwon? 392 00:41:58,640 --> 00:42:00,630 He's dead. 393 00:42:01,610 --> 00:42:05,600 Dead? Hong Bokwon? 394 00:42:06,540 --> 00:42:09,520 How did he die? 395 00:42:09,530 --> 00:42:11,640 Curious, eh? 396 00:42:13,560 --> 00:42:16,520 A traitor's death. 397 00:42:17,540 --> 00:42:19,620 A traitor? 398 00:42:22,520 --> 00:42:30,560 Listen here, Duke. You're just a Koryo hostage, watch your mouth. 399 00:42:30,590 --> 00:42:32,580 You're from Koryo, too. 400 00:42:33,510 --> 00:42:35,640 I turned my back on Koryo long ago. 401 00:42:36,550 --> 00:42:41,570 If the Khan would let me, I'd rule all of Koryo right now. 402 00:42:41,590 --> 00:42:42,610 What? 403 00:42:42,630 --> 00:42:46,630 Even you would bow to me. 404 00:42:57,530 --> 00:43:01,600 Great Khan, wait until you hear what the duke has to say! 405 00:43:03,510 --> 00:43:06,630 Khan! Khan! Khan! Khan! 406 00:43:08,520 --> 00:43:13,550 Hong Bokwon died the same year as Kim Jun's coup. 407 00:43:14,510 --> 00:43:23,620 Hong and the Duke of Yongnyong were charged with the Koryo prisoners. 408 00:43:23,640 --> 00:43:26,530 Their competition led to harsh words. 409 00:43:26,550 --> 00:43:33,640 Seeing this, the duke's wife, a Mongol princess, told the Khan. 410 00:43:34,540 --> 00:43:40,500 Hong was put to death as a traitor for insulting the royal family. 411 00:43:40,530 --> 00:43:46,620 So ended the life of the worst traitor of the age. 412 00:43:53,620 --> 00:43:58,550 That's life for you. Who'd have thought it? 413 00:43:59,500 --> 00:44:04,530 Kim Jun is prime minister. 414 00:44:08,520 --> 00:44:13,500 Well, well, and I'm still stuck in the kitchen. 415 00:44:13,580 --> 00:44:16,470 Just my luck. 416 00:44:17,530 --> 00:44:20,610 Now, now, look at you. 417 00:44:20,640 --> 00:44:23,580 We have a guest, get busy. 418 00:44:23,600 --> 00:44:26,510 How dare you talk to me like that! 419 00:44:26,570 --> 00:44:31,060 Are you bragging that you're the boss now? 420 00:44:31,630 --> 00:44:38,530 I would never. You've always been like an older sister to me. 421 00:44:40,630 --> 00:44:42,620 Yeah? 422 00:44:43,610 --> 00:44:48,590 You, there, get to work! We have a guest. 423 00:44:48,610 --> 00:44:49,910 Yes, ma'am. 424 00:44:51,570 --> 00:44:56,510 Listen, Kannan, what's the deal with this huge household? 425 00:44:56,540 --> 00:44:58,620 There's 100 slaves at least. 426 00:44:58,650 --> 00:45:02,630 He's the biggest man in Koryo. Like the Overlord used to be. 427 00:45:02,640 --> 00:45:04,630 That's true. 428 00:45:05,500 --> 00:45:07,590 Anyway... 429 00:45:08,520 --> 00:45:13,530 Thanks, Kannan. You got me this job. 430 00:45:13,560 --> 00:45:17,560 But that doesn't mean you can look down on me! I won't stand it! 431 00:45:18,550 --> 00:45:20,820 Just get to work. 432 00:45:23,200 --> 00:45:25,490 Let's see what we have here. 433 00:45:27,570 --> 00:45:30,480 Thank you for this, your ladyship. 434 00:45:30,600 --> 00:45:33,300 Take your time and enjoy. 435 00:45:33,630 --> 00:45:39,050 Thank you. We'll have a drink and take all the time we need. 436 00:45:41,560 --> 00:45:43,530 - I'll pour you a drink. - Thank you. 437 00:45:45,640 --> 00:45:52,320 - You saw the Crown Prince? - Yes. He said he'll go. 438 00:45:53,530 --> 00:45:57,610 Anything to end this war, he said. 439 00:45:59,580 --> 00:46:03,550 I'm glad to hear it. Thank you. 440 00:46:04,090 --> 00:46:09,990 As we discussed in the council meeting, the border situation is serious. 441 00:46:10,600 --> 00:46:14,500 A command post has been built near Hwaju. 442 00:46:14,510 --> 00:46:16,610 Yes, so I heard. 443 00:46:17,500 --> 00:46:24,550 The Mongols are establishing outposts to control our lands. 444 00:46:24,570 --> 00:46:30,520 There was a time you meant to run the Guard Corps. 445 00:46:31,510 --> 00:46:35,340 But now you've restored power to the throne. 446 00:46:36,630 --> 00:46:41,590 I'm curious as to what changed your mind? 447 00:46:44,600 --> 00:46:47,320 I haven't changed my mind. 448 00:46:47,620 --> 00:46:52,520 What is the use of keeping up a semblance of a corps? 449 00:46:56,610 --> 00:46:59,560 That's what I thought too. 450 00:47:02,630 --> 00:47:06,600 But know this. 451 00:47:07,550 --> 00:47:11,520 The future of Koryo rests on your shoulders. 452 00:47:11,600 --> 00:47:14,550 We need another plan for facing the Mongols. 453 00:47:15,550 --> 00:47:19,600 If we must bow to them, let's do it wisely. 454 00:47:20,580 --> 00:47:25,550 Spare our devastated country another war. Turn this to our benefit. 455 00:47:27,620 --> 00:47:29,540 Go on. 456 00:47:31,570 --> 00:47:34,880 Let's end the war against the Mongols for good. 457 00:47:35,590 --> 00:47:37,640 Return to Kaegyeong. 458 00:47:44,630 --> 00:47:48,560 That would mean giving up everything. 459 00:47:48,630 --> 00:47:51,750 The second we leave Kanghwa, the world is theirs. 460 00:47:51,750 --> 00:47:55,440 Ultimately we will lose our sovereignty. 461 00:47:55,560 --> 00:47:58,500 The Mongols have conquered from East to West. 462 00:47:58,540 --> 00:48:04,590 They won't bother with us. We're nothing but a tiny country to them. 463 00:48:04,610 --> 00:48:07,550 You're wrong about that. 464 00:48:08,540 --> 00:48:10,640 I know the Mongols better than anyone. 465 00:48:11,510 --> 00:48:15,570 They never preserve a nation's imperial house. 466 00:48:19,580 --> 00:48:25,490 We must continue on. 467 00:48:26,570 --> 00:48:30,970 No one knows how this will end. 468 00:48:33,540 --> 00:48:37,570 I repeat, we will not go to Kaegyeong. 469 00:48:37,640 --> 00:48:42,560 Even if the Crown Prince does go to the Mongol court. 470 00:48:44,520 --> 00:48:46,220 Is that clear? 471 00:48:48,200 --> 00:48:49,730 Lord Kim. 472 00:49:08,610 --> 00:49:13,560 You're going to the Mongol court? 473 00:49:14,500 --> 00:49:20,160 Yes, Sire. We agreed to that some time ago. 474 00:49:20,580 --> 00:49:23,640 It can no longer be avoided. 475 00:49:24,520 --> 00:49:33,560 Just so, Sire. If he goes, the Mongols will withdraw again. 476 00:49:34,560 --> 00:49:42,610 What choice do I have? They want you there and you mean to go. 477 00:49:44,510 --> 00:49:53,550 But I don't know if I'll be alive when you get back. 478 00:49:53,580 --> 00:49:58,550 No, you'll be back on your feet soon. 479 00:49:59,620 --> 00:50:02,500 I doubt it. 480 00:50:04,590 --> 00:50:08,630 How old are you now? 481 00:50:09,560 --> 00:50:11,510 Twenty-four. 482 00:50:13,640 --> 00:50:16,410 Oh, how time flies. 483 00:50:18,210 --> 00:50:20,580 Anyway, be careful. 484 00:50:21,570 --> 00:50:27,750 I've entrusted Lord Yu with something for your return. 485 00:50:27,750 --> 00:50:30,820 Make sure you get it from him. 486 00:50:31,560 --> 00:50:33,560 Entrusted him with what? 487 00:50:33,640 --> 00:50:36,350 You'll find out. 488 00:50:39,170 --> 00:50:46,650 Lord Yu and Lord Yi will be of help to you. 489 00:50:48,520 --> 00:50:50,500 Yes, Sire. 490 00:50:50,600 --> 00:51:02,110 I've been of no use to Koryo as an emperor. 491 00:51:04,530 --> 00:51:09,590 Now your time has come. 492 00:51:10,570 --> 00:51:20,620 End this terrible, relentless war. 493 00:51:21,610 --> 00:51:23,980 Yes, Sire. 494 00:51:25,560 --> 00:51:32,000 I will definitely usher in a new age. 495 00:51:33,510 --> 00:51:35,580 I definitely will. 496 00:51:47,590 --> 00:51:53,500 Your Highness, you have a long trip ahead. 497 00:51:54,520 --> 00:51:56,970 Be careful. 498 00:51:57,550 --> 00:52:02,600 Don't worry about me. Please look after the Emperor. 499 00:52:04,580 --> 00:52:07,580 And help out my son. 500 00:52:07,620 --> 00:52:09,640 Of course. 501 00:52:10,560 --> 00:52:17,560 Be safe, Your Highness. The Imperial House is in good hands. 502 00:52:19,540 --> 00:52:22,610 Your prince here is going voluntarily. 503 00:52:23,530 --> 00:52:28,600 The Khan will treat him well, so don't worry. 504 00:52:28,620 --> 00:52:36,820 Since the prince is coming, our troops will withdraw to the western capital and wait. 505 00:52:38,550 --> 00:52:40,610 Shall we, prince? 506 00:52:41,540 --> 00:52:42,570 Yes. 507 00:52:44,620 --> 00:52:46,590 Please return safely. 508 00:52:47,500 --> 00:52:50,540 Please return safely. 509 00:53:00,640 --> 00:53:04,570 The Crown Prince left with the Mongols. 510 00:53:05,550 --> 00:53:08,540 We didn't send him off. Is that OK? 511 00:53:09,510 --> 00:53:11,630 That would be a disgrace. 512 00:53:12,110 --> 00:53:16,430 The warriors of Koryo shouldn't grovel before them. 513 00:53:16,600 --> 00:53:20,550 We'll face them again with swords in our hands. 514 00:53:20,620 --> 00:53:23,650 Exactly. Well said. 515 00:53:24,530 --> 00:53:29,580 Yet you agreed to let the Crown Prince go. 516 00:53:29,640 --> 00:53:33,580 I don't think we should show them such outright hostility. 517 00:53:33,920 --> 00:53:38,970 He's right. This might cause another split between the court and the military. 518 00:53:39,520 --> 00:53:45,730 Corps or no corps, you still head Koryo's military. 519 00:53:46,200 --> 00:53:51,530 When I came back and saw that all power was transferred to the throne 520 00:53:51,530 --> 00:53:53,580 they seemed far too excited. 521 00:53:53,580 --> 00:53:55,570 That's a bad sign. 522 00:53:55,600 --> 00:54:00,530 It's true. People feared the Guard Corps. 523 00:54:00,620 --> 00:54:05,640 But that's all changed with the court running things. 524 00:54:06,200 --> 00:54:08,590 We shouldn't be divided over this. 525 00:54:08,610 --> 00:54:14,150 The reason for the coup was to unite with the Imperial House to protect Koryo. 526 00:54:14,610 --> 00:54:20,590 We need to work together to get our messages across. 527 00:54:27,530 --> 00:54:29,510 Im Yon. 528 00:54:29,600 --> 00:54:31,530 Yes, Father. 529 00:54:31,550 --> 00:54:34,620 Go north with Cha Songu. 530 00:54:35,200 --> 00:54:39,570 Those rebels, a number of them have joined the Mongols. 531 00:54:39,590 --> 00:54:41,610 Look into it. 532 00:54:43,200 --> 00:54:45,610 Test the mood of the people. 533 00:54:45,630 --> 00:54:50,530 We can't lead this country if we can't win back her people. 534 00:54:50,560 --> 00:54:52,160 Yes, Father. 535 00:54:53,580 --> 00:54:59,650 I understand the Emperor doesn't have much time left. 536 00:55:00,550 --> 00:55:06,260 So I heard. The succession is a problem. 537 00:55:06,540 --> 00:55:11,620 The Crown Prince is gone. All that's left is the grandson. 538 00:55:13,570 --> 00:55:19,620 The Crown Prince is too unpredictable. 539 00:55:20,640 --> 00:55:25,580 I heard he kept volunteering to go to the Mongol court. 540 00:55:25,630 --> 00:55:31,510 Not exactly an ideal candidate for the throne. 541 00:55:31,630 --> 00:55:36,610 But his son has Corps blood in him. 542 00:55:36,640 --> 00:55:40,540 The great-grandson of Overlord Choe. 543 00:55:40,560 --> 00:55:49,510 Exactly. I miss the Overlord now more than ever. 544 00:55:49,540 --> 00:55:53,620 The spirit of Koryo was truly alive then. 545 00:55:56,500 --> 00:55:58,580 We've overcome one obstacle. 546 00:55:58,630 --> 00:56:02,980 But because the Crown Prince has gone 547 00:56:02,980 --> 00:56:09,670 the court may have thoughts of surrender. 548 00:56:11,510 --> 00:56:17,500 We must prevent that every chance we get. 549 00:56:20,510 --> 00:56:23,120 It's up to us. 550 00:56:39,530 --> 00:56:41,600 How are you, Sire? 551 00:56:42,510 --> 00:56:50,510 I guess my time has come. My mind is fading in and out. 552 00:56:51,600 --> 00:56:55,530 Has my son left? 553 00:56:55,570 --> 00:57:03,540 Yes, Sire. Mongol Marshal Jalairtai confirmed he's the Crown Prince and left with him. 554 00:57:03,600 --> 00:57:07,580 The enemy has withdrawn to the western capital. 555 00:57:08,570 --> 00:57:10,590 That's good at least. 556 00:57:10,610 --> 00:57:15,640 Your son has gone in your place to the Mongol court. 557 00:57:16,550 --> 00:57:20,610 It's no different from surrendering. 558 00:57:21,540 --> 00:57:25,530 We granted their request. 559 00:57:28,400 --> 00:57:29,590 What do you mean? 560 00:57:30,520 --> 00:57:39,110 I mean we might as well agree to their terms and move the capital. 561 00:57:39,200 --> 00:57:41,250 To Kaegyeong. 562 00:57:42,540 --> 00:57:45,980 The military still holds sway. 563 00:57:45,980 --> 00:57:48,550 These are rough times, Sire. 564 00:57:48,580 --> 00:57:53,560 Kim Jun's coup restored power to the throne. 565 00:57:53,640 --> 00:57:57,550 So they must follow the Emperor. 566 00:57:57,580 --> 00:58:01,600 No, no, don't rush things. 567 00:58:02,560 --> 00:58:05,600 It will only make them mad. 568 00:58:07,540 --> 00:58:12,600 I know soldiers. They're impatient. 569 00:58:13,620 --> 00:58:16,620 Kim Jun's no different. 570 00:58:17,570 --> 00:58:23,540 He's the true ruler of Koryo. 571 00:58:31,550 --> 00:58:34,630 Where on earth is this Mongol capital Karakorum? 572 00:58:35,550 --> 00:58:38,950 Another month's ride through the desert. 573 00:58:39,200 --> 00:58:46,430 This is sad. As if bowing to the Khan isn't enough, it has to take months to do it. 574 00:58:46,560 --> 00:58:48,630 Your Highness! 575 00:58:50,550 --> 00:58:53,560 We're going the wrong way. 576 00:58:53,600 --> 00:58:54,970 What? 577 00:58:55,200 --> 00:58:58,030 The Khan isn't in the court. 578 00:58:58,200 --> 00:59:03,520 He's fighting the Song at the Liu-pan Mountains near the Yangtze River. 579 00:59:04,530 --> 00:59:08,550 Liu-pan? How far is that from here? 580 00:59:08,590 --> 00:59:11,600 Twenty days, give or take. 581 00:59:12,530 --> 00:59:15,590 - That's where we'll go. - Yes, Your Highness. 582 00:59:18,540 --> 00:59:20,510 There's no end to it. 583 00:59:20,600 --> 00:59:25,110 We've been traveling for a month and it's all Mongol land as far as the eye can see. 584 00:59:25,110 --> 00:59:29,860 Who do our warriors think they're kidding? 585 00:59:30,620 --> 00:59:34,610 Koryo's Northern Border Territory - Welcome. 586 00:59:48,530 --> 00:59:51,510 It's like another country. 587 00:59:51,550 --> 00:59:52,600 Exactly. 588 00:59:53,560 --> 00:59:59,070 The land north of the western capital really has joined the Mongols. 589 00:59:59,520 --> 01:00:03,510 Most of them have surrendered to the Mongols. 590 01:00:03,570 --> 01:00:07,600 Not to mention the troops that were murdered. 591 01:00:07,610 --> 01:00:09,560 True. 592 01:00:09,630 --> 01:00:13,540 General Yi's men to the north were murdered. 593 01:00:13,580 --> 01:00:21,580 Kim Sujeh surrendered in Paekju, as did the magistrate in Ungjin. 594 01:00:21,630 --> 01:00:30,220 That's not all. A while back our envoys to the Mongols were murdered by border rebels. 595 01:00:30,620 --> 01:00:35,980 This is worse than we expected. Father doesn't know what's going on. 596 01:00:36,630 --> 01:00:40,610 The people have changed. It's too late for them to turn back. 597 01:00:42,590 --> 01:00:44,520 Let's keep looking. 598 01:00:44,540 --> 01:00:45,590 Yes, sir. 599 01:00:47,540 --> 01:00:51,570 Im Yon's reports keep coming in from the north. 600 01:00:51,610 --> 01:00:53,530 They're not good. 601 01:00:53,580 --> 01:00:55,630 The rebels? 602 01:00:56,560 --> 01:01:01,520 Not just them. Officials and soldiers, too. 603 01:01:01,630 --> 01:01:07,540 It appears they really have killed the commanding officers we've sent. 604 01:01:07,580 --> 01:01:14,610 Marshal Jalairtai has 10,000 soldiers clearing land for a long-term occupation. 605 01:01:16,630 --> 01:01:23,630 They mean to stay in the western capital. 606 01:01:25,540 --> 01:01:31,600 It's politics. Things can change depending on the situation. 607 01:01:32,550 --> 01:01:34,640 What do you mean? 608 01:01:35,520 --> 01:01:40,320 When the Crown Prince returns, we should reconsider our Mongol strategy. 609 01:01:40,320 --> 01:01:45,430 All while taking what we can and pretending to yield what we must. 610 01:01:47,540 --> 01:01:48,640 Is that possible? 611 01:01:49,510 --> 01:01:52,520 Times have changed now. 612 01:01:52,610 --> 01:01:55,510 The people are jaded, bitter. 613 01:01:55,540 --> 01:01:57,550 They're leaving. 614 01:01:58,620 --> 01:02:02,510 You have to face reality. 615 01:02:03,510 --> 01:02:06,500 Harsh concessions must be made. 616 01:02:07,590 --> 01:02:09,620 We can't be so weak. 617 01:02:11,530 --> 01:02:15,500 We've already initiated national reforms. 618 01:02:16,520 --> 01:02:19,560 We must carry them out. 619 01:02:20,510 --> 01:02:22,510 Reforms? 620 01:02:22,580 --> 01:02:27,530 Yes. We must put an end to sloth and waste. 621 01:02:27,570 --> 01:02:31,520 We must initiate reforms to unite the court and our people. 622 01:02:31,560 --> 01:02:35,590 We must regain the spirit of Koryo that we've lost. 623 01:02:35,620 --> 01:02:38,580 Sir? It's Gapi. 624 01:02:43,500 --> 01:02:48,530 Sir, His Majesty has just passed away. 625 01:02:49,540 --> 01:02:50,860 What? 626 01:02:52,200 --> 01:02:55,950 I've already ordered the Ministry of War to muster the men. 627 01:02:59,590 --> 01:03:01,560 Well done. 628 01:03:03,620 --> 01:03:06,520 Prepare to escort the prince. 629 01:03:08,580 --> 01:03:11,540 The Emperor's grandson? 630 01:03:12,200 --> 01:03:14,620 We can't leave the throne empty for a second. 631 01:03:15,560 --> 01:03:17,530 Yes, sir. 632 01:03:18,500 --> 01:03:24,510 The prince? Look here, the throne belongs to the Crown Prince. 633 01:03:24,550 --> 01:03:28,510 No son can sit in his father's throne. It's unheard of. 634 01:03:28,550 --> 01:03:31,560 The throne cannot be left empty. 635 01:03:32,580 --> 01:03:38,530 And in fact, he's a better choice than his father. 636 01:03:39,510 --> 01:03:41,500 For Koryo. 637 01:03:41,530 --> 01:03:44,570 Look here, what are you saying? 638 01:03:44,600 --> 01:03:46,590 You mean to change the succession? 639 01:03:46,620 --> 01:03:50,620 You said to face reality. He's the best choice. 640 01:03:50,640 --> 01:03:55,570 We need a strong emperor, not a weak one. 641 01:03:56,500 --> 01:04:01,570 Kim Jun, how can a subject choose the emperor? 642 01:04:01,600 --> 01:04:06,610 An emperor exists for his country. 643 01:04:10,510 --> 01:04:12,470 Don't you agree? 644 01:04:15,920 --> 01:04:19,760 Subtitles by MBC 645 01:04:27,060 --> 01:04:31,180 We're going to reclaim our lands from the Mongols. 646 01:04:31,180 --> 01:04:33,290 That means preparing for another war! 647 01:04:33,290 --> 01:04:35,560 We must not provoke them! 648 01:04:35,560 --> 01:04:38,270 We can fight them, and we can win! 649 01:04:38,270 --> 01:04:43,570 We need to support the Imperial House to keep Koryo's soldiers at bay. 650 01:04:43,570 --> 01:04:46,030 There will be no more war in this country. 651 01:04:46,030 --> 01:04:47,170 This is very serious. 652 01:04:47,170 --> 01:04:49,370 Kill everyone in the court. 653 01:04:49,370 --> 01:04:51,630 Your Highness must take control of this situation. 654 01:04:51,630 --> 01:04:54,030 This is an imperial order!