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As soon as the doctor placed leeches on the tumor,

Episode 56

the leeches stuck to the tumor

and started sucking out the bloody pus.

Think about it.

Leeches as large as your big toe

spreading out like bamboo leaves and sucking blood.

How disgusting must have it been!

Sir, I saw it and it was so horrible I couldn't keep my eyes open.

Do you know who caught those leeches?

Me!

I searched every nook and corner of dropwort and rice fields

to catch the leeches.

If Prince Sung finds out about this...

he will acknowledge my work.

Yes, of course!

Hey!

Yes?

You, go outside!

Sorry?

I merely looked into your eyes

and the Chief Nurse nearly kill me.

Before she comes again, stay outside!

I said to go outside.

By the way, I've never heard of curing tumors using leeches.

How can you understand Dr Hur's intelligence?

The prince's sickness will be cured for sure.

Did she go far? Why don't you go and check?

Come on, go out.

Stir it up!

If you stand still, the leeches won't stick to you.

Hey! Catch it and put it inside.

You. The black one beside you!

Is that one?

I dreamt of catching so many fish last night.

I thought it was a conception dream. Instead, it was about catching leeches.

Come on, hurry up!

Dr Hur is waiting for us to bring the leeches!

- Here. - Thank you.

I caught quite a lot with the help of my people.

Thank you.

I feel so itchy at the bottom.

Dr Hur.

Oh! Are these the leeches?

Yes, sir.

I heard people worrying about you.

Their talking will quiet down once the sickness is healed.

So, don't mind what they said and tend to my brother.

I will do my best.

Chief Doctor.

What is it?

You should go to In Kyung Palace.

To me, his illness is completely cured.

So, can I believe as I have seen?

The suppuration and bedsores which penetrated his body are gone now.

I just need to treat him so that there will be no scars.

Good job.

Although I allowed the treatment,

I wasn't totally sure.

But I'm very pleased to see that you've completely cured him.

Thank you.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Deputy Minister, please listen.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I would like to reward Dr Hur for his great achievement.

Promote him to a director of 3rd grade

and appoint him as Royal Physician.

Royal Physician: Anyone who becomes 3rd grade director

Usually, there were at least 2 people under 1 King,

Your Majesty, appointing me as Royal Physician

is more than I deserve.

I've been watching you for the past years.

The reason I reward you with it

is because I trust your nature, rather than just your medical skills.

Don't think that you don't deserve it.

Do your best not to disappoint me.

Thank you very much.

This can't happen ...

This can't be...

Sir, I hear that the management is talking about Dr Hur's promotion.

You should be the one appointed as Royal Physician.

I can't believe it.

And he was also promoted as a director, which can't happen.

Please leave.

But don't worry, sir.

The administration will rise up like fire and make an appeal

on inappropriateness of the King's order.

I said I want to be alone!

Sir...

Promoting not 1 grade, but 2 and naming him, Director ...

This can't happen.

We shouldn't be so negative.

Dr. Yang, current royal physician was a director.

If Dr Hur made achievements which deserve it,

then there is no reason to argue.

Dr. Yang Ye Soo treated sickness from King Sun.

It's a big achievement.

It's not appropriate to compare Dr. Hur with Dr. Yang.

When Dr Yang was appointed as a director,

the administration portested against it many times, right?

We can�t just let this happen.

He is right.

If we allow a middling man become a director so easily,

how can national law and discipline be properly upheld?

What do you think, Sir?

I think it would be right to follow the King's opinion.

Sir...

He cured not just anyone, but Prince Sung.

To denounce Dr Hur's work

would be considered denouncing the King's affection for

Prince Sung.

So, if we raise an appeal, the King may be furious.

If you feel that way, you can step aside on this.

I will go and ask him.

It's not possible...

I don't understand what would

deteriorate the government's discipline.

Your Majesty, Dr Hur, curing Prince Sung's illness,

is indeed to be rewarded.

But appointing him as a director is too generous.

The senior statesmen are talking about the injustice of this.

Please understand our thoughts.

I don't want to hear it!

When considering national affairs of importance, you fight each other.

Yet, on a minor matter such as this, you speak united like one person.

How stupid!

I won't review any other appeals, so take them away.

Please reconsider, Your Majesty.

Their petition makes sense, Your Majesty.

Although Dr Hur's medical skill is certainly excellent,

if you appoint him as a director, the discipline will be out of order.

I have seen many ministers who work so hard for their personal gain.

And, yet, avoid speaking honestly, just to protect their life,

even when when it's for the good of the country.

But Dr Hur is different!

He knows how to act on his beliefs and is prepared to die.

- Deputy Minister, please listen. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Whatever they say,

I will not change my mind about

appointing him as director and Royal Physician.

I will grant him the doctrine myself.

So prepare for it!

The King is here.

Dr Hur, come forward please.

In reward for your service to the Royal Family

and the Court. I appoint you as

Royal Physician and a director of the 3rd grade.

Please do your best to assist me.

Thank you very much.

It's I.

Come in.

Sit down.

Here, look.

Father!

What is it? Why are you so surprised?

The King appointed me as Royal Physician today

and as director of 3rd grade.

I am also an editorial officer at government's administration department.

Sir! It means...

That means we are upgraded to a noble family

and Gyum can sit for the literature exam.

Joon!

Joon...

Oh my god, oh my god! I never even dreamed about this.

I never dreamed that such a day would come true.

Gyum was so desperate to sit for the literature exam.

The gods must have made a path for us.

So you don't have regrets in your heart, like our father...

God help us...

Grandmother...

Dahee...

Joon...

Don't say anything.

How can the stong grief inside you and me be gone with just few words?

I know how you feel, so don't say anything.

Joon...

Here he comes.

Hello.

What are you going to do?

Dr Kim says he would rather resign and go down to the countryside.

Since Hur Joon became Royal Physician, there is no way, right?

If we think about the uneasy relationship with him,

we can imagine how it will turn out for us in the future, isn't it?

If you lead,

we're prepared to quit.

I have no thoughts of doing that.

I will wait for my time.

Hello, sir.

Royal Physician would like to see you.

Sir, Did you want to see me?

Come in.

How do you feel on becoming Royal Physician?

I don't know what to say, Sir.

Go to the King's palace.

I received a message that the King is sick.

If the King is sick, you should...

You're the Royal Physician. Have you forgotten already?

Go.

You'd better wait.

I said I have nothing more to say!

Please listen to me.

In the reply from Hwang Young Gil, the communicator,

it is clear that the Japanese will invade Ming through the path of Korea.

This is not different from waging a war with us too.

There will be no war.

Everyone said it's only their bluff.

It will be fine if that's the case.

But if it really happens, then what do we do?

You must send a messenger to Ming Dynasty and obtain their pledge.

Pledge?

Pledge to dispatch troops and help Korea if a war begins.

And notify the Japanese of the pledge.

If they realize they have to fight both Korea and Ming

at the same time, they won't make a move so easily.

This was discussed and decided upon with the ministers.

So there is no need to mention it again. Please leave.

Father.

I said, leave!

Sir.

Hello.

Have you been well?

I heard you became Royal Physician. Congratulations.

Thank you very much.

Sir, do you think so too?

Do you also think that the advice I make to father

is because I want to become crown prince?

That is nonsense.

But everyone thinks so.

How can they misinterpret it? That is not right.

No, you don't know them.

If I wasn't born a prince,

then I would not be upset with the Court's situation.

When I say things that are on my mind,

I shouldn't be condemned as being ambitious.

I'm upset father doesn't understand my thinking. Dr. Hur.

I would like to offer my greetings.

Hello.

Yes, I've just arrived from Kyung Sang province.

Please speak easily to me.

No, I can't do that anymore.

Kyung Sang area is in a critical situation.

All the Japanese have left and the people think

the outbreak of war is only a matter of time.

So each local governor is busy

trying to calm people. But

I heard there are people already packing to leave.

But the foreign affairs officers have been to

Japan and said there will be no war.

That's what Dr Kim Sung II says.

The vice envoy, Hwang Yoon Gil, is certain there will be invasion.

This will lead to big chaos.

Ever since he heard that he can sit for literature exam,

he has been studying very hard.

This is a really cheap price, you know.

Please come again.

Honey.

Why did you come out? Go in.

I want to help you...

Go in, come on!

You can help me by just staying inside.

Go in.

- Hey, Dr Kang. - Yes.

You'd better go to llsuh's herb storage and

bring more radix angelicate gigantis and Poria cocas Wolf.

- Alright. - Hurry, hurry.

Is the business doing well?

Hello.

That's strange.

What is?

You coming here. Here.

What?

You know that Mt. Mok Myuk ...

Fire started to smoke there, since last night.

And it is still smoking, as I was coming outside.

It's because there is a beacon mound in Mt. Mok Myuk.

I used to be guard of the beacon mound in Yong Chun.

If you burn horse droppings, the smoke can be seen easily.

Do you think I don't know that?

I mean there used to be just one stream of smoke, but not ...

It's not.

Listen.

If there is one stream of smoke, it means there is no problem.

If there are two, they are on alert.

If there are three, it means Japanese or barbarians are around.

And if there are four, it means they've crossed the border.

What if there are five?

Five? It means they've invaded and there is a war.

How many beacon streams are there?

- Five... - Five?

Five?

Does it mean there is a war or what?

Oh! There...

April 1592 (25th year of King Sun's reign) Beginning of Japanese Invasion

Chief Nurse, what is going on?

I'm not sure.

Grandmother, good-bye.

Please pass the examination and make me happy.

Alright.

When we were living in Yong Chun,

your father saw young noble guys leave to sit for the exam.

And he shed bitter tears on the beach of Odo ferry point.

When I saw that, my heart was torn into a thousand pieces.

Grandmother.

OK...

Sorry.

Don't be tied up in the exam.

It's OK to fail at your age.

So don't be impatient.

I understand.

Let's go.

Joon! Joon!

What is it?

Didn't you hear?

There are 5 smokes beacons rising on Mt. Mok Myuk.

The Japanese invaded Korea and Pusan port has been taken.

There is chaos!

Is it true that Japanese invaders came to Korea?

Yes, they say so.

How can you be so indifferent about it?

It's not the first time Japanese pirates have invaded the southern part.

I heard Pusan port was fallen.

Don't worry, sir.

The court has taken action on it already

We will drive them back and everything will be fine.

The minister is here.

Let him in.

I was going to contact you first. Thank you for coming.

I have something to tell you.

- You may go outside. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Did you hear anything about the Japanese invaders at Pusan port?

They were driven out, right?

The situation is not good.

What do you mean?

You said it would be easy to drive them out.

They came beyond Pusan port and have conquered Dong Lae castle.

And have gone all the way up to Mil Yang and Sang Joo already.

What?!

A few directors and the King are the only people,

in the Court, who knows about it.

If the other officers find out about it,

there will be disturbances, so please stay quiet.

Then what do we have to do?

If they advance so quickly,

they will soon invade Seoul, wouldn't they?

I will prepare a plan. So don't worry, Your Majesty.

Don't worry about the money and

get hold of as many horses and hemp shoes as possible.

Yes, sir.

This must stay secret, so don't let anyone notice it.

I understand, sir.

Did you want to see me?

You will prepare decoction to serve to the King.

I am serving decoction to the King.

I'm not talking about the decoction to serve now.

Then?

Gather top quality herbs.

We may have to flee from the palace.

What?

Don't tell anyone about this.

Yes, sir.

Sir...

You get 2 horses and hemp shoes.

What's going on?

We may have to flee from the palace.

What?

What is taking him so long?

Stop looking.

What's wrong with looking?

Joon, Joon, Joon is here.

Joon!

What is going on?

I came to find out whether we

should flee since there is a war.

Since you're the doctor, who stays close to the King,

you must know the situation well, right?

How are things going?

There is no need to worry.

The Japanese will be driven out. And even if they do come to Seoul,

I heard we will defend Seoul till the last moment.

Oh, good!

It doesn't make sense to flee just because

of some Japanese.

I was worried we might have to throw away everything we've earned.

What? Did I say something wrong?

The examination will resumed, as soon as the situation is settled,

so don't be too upset.

Yes, Father.

It's not easy for all of us to get together.

So how about a drink?

That sounds good! To celebrate you becoming

Royal Physician, a big table with...

Chief Nurse!

What is going on?

I have bad news! The Japanese have reached Choong Joo.

- Did you say Choong Joo? - Yes, sir.

But I believe we don't need to be worried.

Excuse me?

Choong Joo is only 110 km from Seoul.

If calvary soldiers lead the front, it won't even take a day.

How can we not worry?

At the riverside of Dalchun, Choong Joo, General Shillip

and his troops are fighting the Japanese.

He is the brave general who chased the barbarian

and brought back his head.

That's why I said we don't need to be worried.

With the bravery of General Shillip, I'm sure he will defeat the Japanese.

According to General Lee II, the ships number about 10,000

and the troops are over 150,000.

It can't be.

I'm sure he has seen it wrong or has exaggerated it

to cover his loss.

I'm sure it's not that groundless.

Otherwise, how can they advance so quickly?

If General Shillip, who is in Choong Joo loses, it will be the end.

How about we petition the King to flee from the Palace?

No. Flee?

You don't think about defending the Capital with your life,

but think about running away first?

Sir! I was just worried about the King's safety...

Let's have faith in General Shillip.

He is right.

The people are already confused. If they hear the King is fleeing,

there will be uncontrollable chaos.

What is important is to ask the King to designate the crown prince.

You're right.

It's important to enthrone the prince

and straighten national discipline and settle the people's worries.

In situations like this, we must collect the voices of senior statesmen.

Who do you think is suitable for the next King?

What? Kwang Hae is going to become the crown prince?

Who is it? Who is plotting that?

I'd better see the King now.

Please calm down a little, and listen to me, Your Majesty.

I can't allow that.

The crown prince should be Shin Sung.

The King also thinks the same.

But I think it may be better to give it

to Kwang Hae for now.

Brother...

Think about it, Your Majesty.

What is the purpose of a crown prince during a war?

To replace the King who must be kept safe.

Isn't it so that the prince must take charge of national affairs?

In the worst scenario, the King can retreat

and secure his life.

But it's different for the prince.

He may be put into the center of the war.

You must find a way to save Prince Sung's life.

Since the prince will be designated during a time of war,

there will be no time to obtain acknowledgment from Ming.

A crown prince without, Ming's recognition,

is nothing.

You must take a step back for now, and wait for the next chance.

The King is here.

I heard the senior statesmen requested for a crown prince.

That's right.

Everyone says Prince Kwang Hae have the designation.

I also think they are right.

What do you mean?

I was thinking of Prince Sung for it.

Isn't it what you wanted too, isn't it?

Prince Sung is only 13 years old now.

How would he handle such heavy duties,

when the fate of the country is uncertain.

Prince Kwang Hae is smart and considerate.

And he was good with national affairs.

So I believe it would be right to appoint him as the crown prince.

Sir!

Did you hear that Prince Kwang Hae was designated as the crown prince?

No, I haven't heard.

I heard he was appointed just now.

The situation is not good, so not all officials were gathered.

It was a very quiet appointment without the seal or speech.

Hey, Chun Soo!

How are things going?

Is it bad?

General Shillip was defeated.

Then what's going to happen?

The King will flee.

Is he really giving up on the Capital?

What stupid people!

Are they packing already, without waiting further?

Llsuh, I think something is going on.

What? Didn't you hear Joon?

He said 'We will protect the capital no matter what.'

Before, a bowl of rice was enough to buy a pair of hemp shoes.

Now, even 18kg is not enough.

If we had known earlier, we could have been selling hemp shoes.

You're so thick.

I don't mean that. I mean it doesn't seem right.

Do you think the price went up for no reason?

It means the noble people are preparing to flee.

What do we do then?!

We should pack our things before it's too late.

Sit down.

In the military planning meeting, it was decided the Royal Family is to flee.

Upon discussion with deputy ministers,

we divided doctors into group 1, who will assist the King,

group 2, who will assist Prince Im Hae, who will go to Ham Kyung

and group 3, who will follow Prince Soon Hwa to Kang Won.

The 1st group to follow the King

is Hur Joon, Yoo Do Ji, Lee Myung Won

Kim Man Kyung, Lee Yong Ku, Ban Jin Woo.

The 2nd group to follow Prince Im Hae is

Song Hak Gyu, Jang Hak Do, Oh Kwang Ho,

Ahn Jae Hyung, Yang Kwang Ryul, Kim Joong Kin.

And the 3rd group to follow Prince Soon Hwa is

Kim Eung Taek, Jung Tae Eun, Choi Seok Min,

Yoon Seok Joon, Lee Byung Eun.

Sir! On what basis was it divided into such?

- Why do I have to go to Kang Won? - Sir!

We divided it considering your past duties and competency.

So just follow orders!

Please regroup us.

What do you mean?

When the escape happens, the capital will be emptied.

And the capital will become very bad with Japanese' violence.

Then do you mean we should wield swords and fight?

Why do you want to redo what has been already decided?

But it is too unreasonable.

Of course, it's right to follow

the King with the herbs.

But what about the rare books

and the medical records written over many generations?

For the Public Hospital, it's more precious than anything.

The memoranda and patient records

in the library must be kept and studied.

If they are burned or damaged,

then it will put a stop to the medical work in Korea.

We, doctors, must take them.

As a means to prepare for this kind of situation,

the records and medical book were transferred to the Court library.

I did that.

But we can't be sure of the Court library either.

Stop being nonsensical!

People's lives are threaten here.

What's the use of those medical books?

You don't make sense wanting to carry those heavy books

when we're fleeing for our lives.

If they're so precious, you take it.

Stop it!

I don't want to lose them either, but you're asking too much.

Group 2 to go to Ham Kyung with Prince Im Hae

and group 3, to Kang Won with prince Soon Hwa,

gather to receive instructions.

The 1st group, to follow the King,

will leave at 8 in the morning.

So bring the medicine you are in charge of and come to In Hwa gate.

Yes, sir.

Sir, please reconsider it!

Hey!

Hak Do, Myung Won. Please carry medical books.

I know how you feel, but it's too much to ask for now.

Sorry, I can't do as you say.

It's not the right time to do it.

It's too much to ask.

Why is there no news from Joon...

I think we should pack before father arrives.

Yes, we'd better. Let's hurry.

What are you doing? Come out quickly.

OK, I'm going out. I'm going out.

- What is that? - It's silk bedding.

It's very new. I can't throw it away.

Do you want to die?

Even the servants ran away.

Who will carry these?

I said pack only the expense things!

Throw it away now!

Where is Sam Wol? I don't want to carry it.

If you don't carry it, who will carry it for you, stupid!

My clothes are getting wrinkled.

My clothes, which are more expensive than yours, are already wrinkled.

Ilsuh.

Hello, let's go!

Ilsuh, let's go to Gyum's house first.

If we follow Joon, it will be the safest.

OK, let's go.

Give it here.

- Please hurry up. - OK, I'm going.

Sir!

What are you doing here?

My wife is Chief Nurse, so she is following the King.

I heard about you from Dr Kim and ran here.

I will go with these books too.

Fortunately, we don't have a lot of things to carry.

We will share your luggage.

I will follow you too, sir.

We'd better hurry.

Ttell us which medical books and patient records to take.

Alright...

It should happen after Unyun gets married.

You just sit down.

Stop it. It's annoying.

Ilsuh, what is taking him so long?

Who knows?

Mother, I will go to the palace.

No, we may lose each other on the way.

Let's wait here.

Until when?

I'm so scared. It's dark...

I'm hungry. You're hungry, right?

We have to go to Public Hospital and get notes and patient records.

We will go to the hospital, so you go to your family, please.

Yes, please.

Go, now!

Your wife and son must be waiting for you.

I will come back.

Kill all the noble people.

What are you doing? Stop it now.

There is a noble man there too. Get him.