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Now! Beat them to death right now!

- Sire, please spare us! - Do you want to live?

Sure, I will help you.

We shall go to the grim reaper! I will help you!

Sire! Sire!

I don't believe in human beings.

I get upset very easily...

but I am not upset now. Why am I just tearing up?

The tears of people who had their houses and families taken away

feel like the tears of my Eo Ri Ni.

They also seem like the tears of Ga Ryung.

And they seem like the tears of Uncle So Bu Ri.

Brother...

Just why do I feel this way?

I believe force is the only way to rule human beings.

I am a politician.

I realized a long time ago that human beings can be ruled only by force.

Father...

I won't be a general who receives a sword from the king.

What would you think if I became someone who offered a sword?

[Rebel: Thief of the People]

[Episode 23]

We're bringing in many musicians...

and we have some who came pregnant.

Still, doesn't it sound really nice?

But I only need female musicians.

I don't need their children.

Once the babies are born, separate them from their mothers right away.

As for the babies...

bury them alive.

My baby! My baby!

My baby...

Did you take care of it?

Yes, I buried all the children alive.

You may leave.

By the way, sire...

Sire, the jail has been destroyed.

How did that happen?

Some men barged in at dawn.

They disappeared outside of Geumpyo.

I will catch them myself!

Let's go!

This way!

Ja Won! Ja Won!

You are...

Hey... Yi Yoong!

How... did you...

Are you going to kill me?

Well...

Your Majesty, keep your eyes wide open and watch.

When you make your people cry...

see what happens to Your Majesty.

No!

No! No!

See you again.

Hong Gil Dong!

How dare he...

Sire! Please kill me for I was not able to protect you properly!

By any chance, you're not still keeping in contact with Hong, are you?

Your Majesty! If you cannot trust me...

I will bow down on this knife and die!

Don't you know me, sire?

I have devoted my whole life to serving Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty is hurt?

Sire...

Ga Ryung!

I missed you.

Do not worry about your woman.

When the time comes, you will meet her.

Your father...

asked me what needed to be done for you to be able to live.

But his question was wrong...

so I did not give him an answer.

Then...

allow me to ask a different question.

How... should I die?

Now you're asking the right question.

Come find me in a tree with big roots.

Tree roots...

You are...

I've been waiting for a long time.

Is this the one that you said would be coming today?

Yes. He is the strong man I told you about.

My goodness.

Are you really that Old Man Hong?

This place... would be a good place to hide people.

May I... bring a few of my people?

"Your people"?

- What I meant was-- - Of course!

Your people should also come here.

Do you mean that Hong Gil Dong broke down the jail door and ran away?

But... he was limping and couldn't even keep himself together.

How did he heal so quickly?

Is he... really a child warrior who survived?

Sire...

No matter how strong Hong Gil Dong may be...

would he defeat thousands? Would he defeat tens of thousands?

You're right.

I do have tens of thousands soldiers.

Did Hong Gil Dong escape?

How could this...

He is only a petty thief...

but since you caught him last time

you shall catch him and bring him again.

Yes, sire! I will absolutely--

No one... should know that Hong Gil Dong escaped alive.

If it gets known that Hong Gil Dong is alive

people will get riled up again, talking about a child warrior.

So, without letting anyone know, you must catch him in secret.

Yes, sire.

I will absolutely catch him and submit him to you, sire.

Also, I will make it known that Hong Gil Dong is dead

so that people won't bring up his name again!

Good.

All of Hong Gil Dong's gang paid for their crimes with death.

I announce that the reign of peace has arrived to people everywhere.

He is finally dead.

Finally he is...

Sir, congratulations.

He is finally dead!

Justice is alive.

The discipline of Joseon is still alive!

It is a happy day.

It is truly a happy day!

Sire, it won't be difficult to catch Hong Gil Dong.

Why do you say so?

Hong Gil Dong didn't escape alone.

He escaped with dozens of people in jail.

Could that many people just disappear into thin air?

Could they just sink in to the earth?

You've gone through a lot to get here.

This place--

Yes, soldiers will never find this place.

My goodness! We're spared!

We're safe! We're safe!

Elder! We're back!

Wow, look at this place!

Now, Il Chung and Eop San are back!

We're here!

Come on in!

By the way, did you really wait for me?

Why?

Because you're the strong man.

It's nothing.

It's not a big deal that I am a little stronger than other people.

Do you think a strong man means using only his strength?

Physical strength is only a mark to recognize the strong man.

But that is not why we follow you.

Then...

Why would you ask me that question?

You will be able to see it on your own now.

Gil Dong...

since we found a very safe place

we should bring Ga Ryung now.

Yes, I will bring her.

All right.

Ga Ryung!

Ga Ryung!

Who are you? Do you know her?

Do you know my Ga Ryung?

She packed up and left recently.

- Go ahead. - Yes, sir.

Let's go!

It's you, isn't it?

My Ga Ryung...

My Ga Ryung...

Your woman...

Did you lose her?

Ga Ryung...

I thought you would always wait for me.

I have never thought that I may be waiting for you.

I am a pathetic husband.

Ga Ryung... You are waiting for me, aren't you?

You have faith in me, don't you?

[Whoever enters Geumpyo will be caught and tied]

[and punished according to the law.]

[Anyone caught helping a trespasser will be seriously punished.]

[From the Diary of Yeonsan The 12th Year of Yeonsan Reign]

Excuse me...

I hear that His Majesty often comes here for hunting.

Then can I see His Majesty if I enter here?

My goodness! You will be punished!

If you enter here, His Majesty will cut off your head!

I thought there would be a big ruckus after they ran away.

But nothing has happened.

They must have hidden somewhere because they're afraid of my soldiers.

Nok Su... You were right.

I don't need to be afraid of someone who just shows off his strength.

Yes, sire.

They must've hidden themselves because they fear you, sire.

So, the thief is no longer--

I shouldn't halt my plan of several years out of fear for him.

Didn't I tell you?

In order to completely civilize their customs...

it will take at least 10 years.

Insubordination has become a custom.

So I cannot help but correct the evil.

In order to rule a country in chaos, severe punishment is necessary.

Severe...

"Severe punishment"?

Anyone who commits insubordination from now on...

will be ruled with severe punishment!

As the evil custom is corrected

some may have complaints towards the country.

So let the people report on each other.

The criminal's sons are seven years old and four years old.

How shall I handle this?

Except for babies...

kill all of them!

Officials may not discuss any fault of the king.

You shall challenge each other.

Moo Ryong, you are shallow-minded!

You ordered to have the food for His Majesty divided in small portions.

How can you worry about the court maids' effort

when it's about the food for His Majesty?

Didn't you oppose the firing of the officials recently?

What on earth--

Prime Minister, weren't you close to the traitor Lee Se Jwa before?

How can you say that?

If a child commits a crime, teach him a lesson by flogging the child

and by beheading his parents and hanging the heads.

As Your Majesty ordered

the one who brought up the issue of Your Majesty's hunting is caught.

How shall we punish him?

Cut off his limbs and head and display them.

Hang the body from a pole and display the body after 17 days.

Confiscate his assets. Also, write his crime as...

"Crime of hating hunting and complaining" on paper.

The king's atrocity is worsening day by day.

Smiles have disappeared and only mourning filled the country.

But people thought

no one could come save them since the child warrior was dead.

And they cried tears of sorrow.

Heaven, have you abandoned us?

Are you really abandoning us?

Hey! Yi Yoong!

No!

Your Majesty...

Congratulations on eradicating the root of the thieves!

Congratulations on getting rid of the ones who mock their master!

Yes, sire! Congratulations--

All right, Scholar Song...

Does it look like the right customs are settling in in your eyes?

Yes, sire.

Finally the ones below are fearing the ones above.

Since that is the case...

I am thinking of prompting the officials to write a poem based on my theme.

- That is-- - Then...

"After viciousness was removed, the government has become clear."

How about let them write a poem with that theme?

That sounds good.

It is quite sad...

Who made His Majesty's heart cry with a letter of the dethroned queen?

It is you, ma'am.

Also, who contributed to catching Hong Gil Dong?

It is my servant Mo Ri.

But when we accomplish something

all of the praise goes to Scholar Song.

However--

I also followed Scholar Song and encouraged other scholars.

But what do I gain by doing so?

Ma'am, if you don't pay attention...

your son may end up serving Scholar Song for the rest of his life.

Look, Park Ha Sung.

You posted the announcment of Hong Gil Dong's death recently?

But... have you seen the corpse of Hong Gil Dong?

What are you suspiscious of?

I am asking if he is still alive.

Even for the crime of petitioning His Majesty not to go hunting

he cut off his limbs and displayed the corpse.

But Hong Gil Dong stole the tribute to His Majesty.

So why would he not be beheaded and shown as an example?

Isn't it strange?

Should I repeat what you said to His Majesty?

His Majesty will think that you consider Thief Hong

as a child warrior who survived, and that you admire him.

There is definitely something.

There is something between Gil Dong and Park Ha Sung.

Should I put a tail on Park?

Park is not so dim as to not notice a tail on him.

It won't be useful...

but go ahead and follow him.

Also...

you should go check on his old house.

Park Ha Sung's grandfather, Park Won Il...

After Park Won Il went through the incident of King Sejo

a rumor had it that he went to Youngjoo Mountain.

Search everywhere in that mountain

and find the house where Park Won Il used to live.

Hey! Yi Yoong!

You're sweating so much, sire.

Please take a break.

Do you think...

I can't even handle this bow?

Sire!

Why would you sleep in the cold?

Why would you sleep in the cold?

With a pillow of mandarin ducks and silk bedding of jade color

why would you sleep in the cold?

Who is this outsider in here? Take her out!

- Leave her. - Yes, sire.

Your Majesty.

Why are you crying?

I knew I would die if I entered here.

But I heard Your Majesty would be coming to hunt...

so even at the risk of dying...

I had to die after I take revenge for my husband.

Your Majesty, please take revenge for me.

How did this happen?

When did you get married?

And what is with this white dress of mourning?

I had my guess...

but I didn't know you'd really be in the palace.

Did you get married?

Is your husband dead?

My husband...

He met an animal and was torn to pieces.

My goodness! How could such a thing happen?

But how could you enter Geumpyo?

Don't you know that anyone entering Geumpyo is beheaded and displayed?

But this was the only way to see His Majesty.

I will speak to His Majesty...

so don't worry too much.

Thank you.

Thank you so much!

You can be at ease.

Sire, I have a favor to ask.

The one who was caught in Geumpyo recently

was one who used to serve me before.

So, if you would...

Without any makeup

without silk clothing...

how did she make my heart cry?

Was it because she was crying?

Was it because she was singing a sad song?

Did she make your heart cry?

It is a serious crime to enter Geumpyo.

But she is too young to die.

Why don't I make her a Woonpyung?

Come in.

You are beautiful.

Have a seat.

Ga Ryung...

By any chance...

did you enter Geumpyo to be noticed by His Majesty?

If you wanted to become a musician

you could've contacted a courtesan's house.

Why did you risk your life and enter Geumpyo?

It must be...

that you wanted to leave a strong impression to His Majesty.

Would you send me away?

If you work for me...

I can even help you.

It is impossible to keep a man's heart forever.

More so in the case of the king's heart when he is surrounded by women.

If His Majesty should have another woman...

rather than Nan Hyang or Moo San...

it would be better to have you.

Ma'am, an order of soup and rice please.

Yes, sir.

My brother...

you must've bled a lot.

Not at all.

I'm sorry.

I am very sorry.

Please enjoy.

By the way, Brother...

I saw Eo Ri Ni in the palace.

What do you mean?

Eo Ri Ni was... with female musicians.

No man can enter this place.

It will be very brief.

You may not.

Eo Ri Ni!

You may not, sir!

Eo Ri Ni! Eo Ri Ni!

Eo Ri Ni didn't recognize me.

How... could she not recognize me?

Gil Dong, we should do something.

Let's go and bring her out right away.

No matter what it takes, I will go in and bring her out!

Brother, you said you received Haengrok from your Teacher, right?

Did you see the list in the back, by any chance?

Why would you say that?

In the list of "Geoin" here...

Our Eo Ri Ni is included.

[Eo Ri Ni]

Of course it can be someone else with the same name.

But since she is in the palace...

If we approach her recklessly, it could be dangerous.

We have to know what Eo Ri Ni is doing in the palace

in order to bring her out.

If anything goes wrong...

Eo Ri Ni and our people in hiding could get hurt.

[Haengrok]

Teacher.

I wrote down my proud record of catching Thief Hong in Haengrok.

"In 1504, Park Ha Sung"

"arrested Thief Hong who claimed to be the heaven and earth."

I'm proud of you.

I am now a part of Suguidan.

Of course!

By the way... about that "Geoin"...

You mentioned before that "Geoin" are those who pull the cart of Suguidan.

Since my name is now listed on Haengrok...

may I bring a few of Geoin and use them?

You should accomplish more.

Then naturally, you will be able to use Geoin.

Recently, there was a woman who entered Geumpyo and sang a song.

His Majesty completely fell for it.

Her trick is very easy to read.

I'm sure she did it to seduce His Majesty.

Listen, Woonpyung.

His Majesty will soon select those who will become Heungchung.

You have been practicing a lot.

So don't hide any of your talent. Show you have practiced!

- Do you understand? - Yes, ma'am.

Ok Ran and Sang Ha.

- Yes. - Yes.

Please take good care of Ga Ryung.

She will have many questions.

Yes, ma'am.

Yes, ma'am.

This is where Heungchung musicians gather.

Men are not allowed in here.

His Majesty has names for our female musicians.

The most talented ones are called "Heungchung".

Below that is "Ga Heungchung".

And the ones lacking talent like me are called "Woonpyung".

I will dance well this time and be promoted to Heungchung.

If you become a Heungchung, can you see His Majasty from up close?

Woonpyung like us see His Majesty only from afar.

But Heungchung serve His Majesty from a place much closer to him.

I see.

Over there is Geunhe Hall.

People from Heungchung and Woonpyung

go there to atone for their wrongdoing.

What kind of wrongdoing would bring them there?

Of course... you will find out when you experience it.

Cherry blossom, from the old branch...

How dare you sing with such a gloomy face in front of the king?

Take her to Geunoi Hall!

Sire, I will try singing again!

Sire, please spare me! Sire!

Sire! I am so sorry! Sire, sire! I am so sorry!

I told you so many times to keep yourself clean in front of His Majesty!

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

My dear...

The king who tore you to death...

was someone like that?

People used to send tributes once every 15 days in Gyeonggi Province.

Now they're ordered to send them every other day!

That's not all!

People who used to live in Geumpyo were kicked out

but they only received three buckets of rice!

My goodness, such bad people!

When barbarians invaded, I heard Old Man Hong came and helped people.

But Old Man Hong was killed by the king!

Now it's our turn to stand up!

Yes, it is time!

Previous kings have never killed so many people such as this.

Just what kind of king is our king?

How could he kill his vassals like cutting off the head of a fly?

When will this end?

Stop right there!

What on earth...

The ones who were caught said...

that they were following Hong Gil Dong--

How dare he...

An anonymous letter is going around?

The ones who call themselves "Descendants of Hong"

are supposedly spreading an anonymous letter in Hanyang.

"Descendants of Hong"?

The king is furious

and punishing the ones who spread the letter and their families and neighbors.

Oh my...

Who did you contact in secret and post the anonymous letter?

I did not contact anyone!

I did it because I wanted to do it!

Halt!

By the way...

you said that the anonymous letter was posted on your wall, didn't you?

The anonymous letter...

may have something to do with you, right?

- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty!

Write down exactly what was written in the anonymous letter.

His Majesty will compare it with your handwriting.

- Let me have rice and soup. - Sure, sir!

- Ma'am! - Yes!

- Enjoy. - Thank you.

People who call themselves "Descendants of Hong"

were jailed for posting an anonymous letter.

I feel that it is my responsibility, so it saddens me.

Brother, I want to bring those people here.

Gil Dong, although you may have your strength back

you and other brothers will not be enough.

Do you think people can't climb over the palace walls because they are tall?

Not at all.

It is because the wall in the people's mind is tall.

The wall in the mind?

I hear the letter is still going around on the streets.

So what on earth have you been doing?

I will find the one who wrote it if it's the last thing I do.

So it would better for you to find him as soon as possible.

If I find him first...

you will see blood again.

There is the king in the palace

and the king has power that cannot be overcome.

That is why people can't climb over the palace wall.

Do you think the king is the only one who enjoys that power?

His Majesty is not a human being.

He is the military of Joseon, wealth of Joseon, and food of Joseon.

That is why, gaining His Majesty means

gaining the military, wealth, and food of Joseon.

Yes, His Majesty is the food, military, and land of Joseon.

There are a lot of people who hide behind the king

and gain food, military and land.

No matter how badly the king rules

as long as they are secured of their safety

they will never make a move.

As long as they don't move...

the king is safe.

After I listened to you

now I know that the scariest thing on earth is the wall in the people's mind.

So I will not bring out the people in secret at night.

But I will bring the people out in broad daylight.

If it gets known that there are crazy people

who entered the king's chamber in broad daylight

the wall in the people's mind may come down a little.

When it snows or hails badly

farming for the year is ruined.

But what can we do?

There is nothing people can do about it.

But, as for the king...

he is not a bad snow or hail from the sky.

If you decide, you can change him anytime!

The jail is overflowing with people now.

I heard people are even sitting outside of the jail gates.

Let us bring them out of there.

Let us steal the people from the king!

Didn't I tell you?

You will be able to see on your own what it means to be a strong man.

It is not someone only with physical strength.

It is someone with the will of becoming the king himself.

Now I see...

insubordination is engraved in your bones and blood!

I will kill you before anyone else!

I will make you an example of eradicating insubordination!

That is why the king is afraid of you.

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[Rebel: Thief of the People]

Do you regret leaving Gil Dong?

Gil Dong was the one who loved me the most.

The date has been set for the officials to pledge their loyalty.

That is the day I want.

Sire, do you find anyone who deserves to be Heungchung?

Why don't you try?

I will die happily in the palace.

It must be Hong Gil Dong...

Now, it's today! Let's go teach him a lesson!