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Episode 13

Stay back or this woman is dead!

Kill him

Don't worry about me. Just kill him!

What are you waiting for?

Kill him! Now!

No! He could hurt Chulin!

He knows about our plan to attack Goryeo Fort

He cannot escape alive!

Chulin is Khan's daughter

What! How come...

Get me a horse!

Those horse right there!

The horse! Now!

Get him the horse!

Get him the horse and you're dead!

I know this bastard!

Because of him!

If he is allowed to go free

There will be hell to pay!

Kill him!

I can't obey your order

You can't obey me?

I have a duty to protect Chulin

I am in command of the Khitan army now!

If you defy me, I will have your head!

What are you waiting for? Get him a horse!

What?

Now release her!

Get me a horse! Now!

Get me a horse!

You can have my head when Chulin is safely returned!

I'm going to want more than your head!

If this bastard gets in our way

Khitan may never get Yingzhou!

I promise you I will chase him down and kill him!

After them!

After them! After them!

Get up. Now!

If you want to kill me, kill me!

Are you sure this is the shortcut to Goryeo Fort?

If you don't want to believe me, dont follow me!

Commander! Commander!

This is the horse!

If they came this way

They are moving away from Goryeo Fort

Chulin must be luring him

She must've left a trail

- Check the area thoroughly - Yes, sir

Check the area for a trail!

You're leaving a trail

This is not the way to Goryeo Fort, is it?

What did you think?

My men should be right behind us

You will never get out of here alive!

You are my shield

So I don't care who comes after me

I'm a daughter of the Khan of Khitan

I will not be intimidated into helping a man like you!

Look around

You're already surround

Don't move

Don't move!

Don't worry

I'm not waste my energy killing you

Soon it will be dark

And vicious wild animals will come around

The hungry wild animals will do the killing for me

There's a snake behind you

Don't move

I don't fall for stupid tricks

Don't move!

Get away! Get away from me!

Commander!! Commander!

The trail ends here, sir

We will split up and continue the search

They couldn't have gone for

They're around here somewhere

We can't slow down

There're hungry animals following us

If we stop here, we will be killed

Whether I die here or die in Goryeo Fort

There is no difference

Leave me here to die

I don't plan to take you prisoner

Then why did you save my life?

Was it pity?

I helped a woman dying before my eyes

That is all

Have you forgotten?

you and I are enemies to kill

I have no intention of killing you

I will kill you the moment I get the chance

You are in no position to kill or not kill anyone right now

What will you do now?

You've avoided the wild animals

But you won't be able to avoid my soldiers

Who are coming after you

It's not too late

Give yourself up and vow your loyalty...

What's wrong?

You're burning up!

Wake up!

It must be the venom!

The venom from the snake!

Mother... !

I--I am not Gaedong

I'm Joyoung

Your son... Dae joyoung...

Because of me...

Mother died because of me...

Because of me...

Let's go

What?

You mean the Goryeo army has abandoned the fort

And came outside of the city wall?

They're heading in this direction

They must be going back to Liaodong

That's good news

We can set up an ambush here and finish them off

It is indeed

They're making this too easy for us

We will wait for them on their path

And wipe them out

So prepare your men

Yes, sir!

There has to be a trail. Check thoroughly!

Commander! Commander!

- Commander! - Did you find out?

What was all the noise last night?

There was a battle

Between the Goryeo Fort army and our army

What?

- And the outcome of the battle? - It was a huge victory

Goryeo Fort army was routed

We must quickly find Chulin and get back to the camp

- Hustle! - Aye!

Chulin! Chulin!

Put the sword down

I could have killed you if I wanted to

Put the sword down!

Why didn't you kill me?

I will not owe my life to the enemy

We're even now

So give me my necklace and go back to your camp

It must belong to your lover

A necklace won't save your life

You should carry a dagger instead

It belonged to my mother who died a mournful death

You will die if you go to Goryeo Fort

I will not die

I can't die

It's not your choice

Goryeo Fort is already...

Goryeo Fort is already what?

Did something happen I don't know about?

How much longer can we last?

We lost all of the provisions that we were taking with us

You mean have nothing left in the fort?

No, sir...

This is our fault

We should've listened to you

And defended the fort to the end...

We must stay in the fort for as long as we can

Seal the gates and

Do not engage in battle without my order

Khitan troops are right outside this cave

They're searching the entire mountain

To catch you

You'll be dead if you go outside

Chulin!

Chulin!

Chulin!

Chulin!

Chulin!

Chulin!

Where are you, little bastard!

Bring Chulin back!

If you lay a finger on Chulin

I will kill you!

- Chulin! - Commander!

Commander! Commander!

We heard something coming from the woods!

Let's go!

You leg...

The wound hasn't healed yet

Follow the sun and you'll run into a large river

Go south along the river to Goryeo Fort

Don't worry

This time it really is a shortcut

Why did you suddenly change your mind?

I... like you

Dae joyoung... Dae joyoung...

Don't throw your life away in vain

I will remember your name, Chulin

Dae joyoung... Dae joyoung...

Chulin, where is Chulin?

If you don't asnwer me truthfully

I'll cut you limb by limb

I'll ask again

Where is Chulin?

I don't know

You kidnapped her at knife point

And you don't know where she is?

Stop!

Stop!

- Chulin! - Get away!

Get away from him!

Let him go

What's gotten into you?

I was bitten by a poisonous snake

But he saved my life

I'm the Khan's daughter

You can't kill a man who saved my life

If I don't bring back his head

I have to surrender mine

I don't owe you anything now

The next time we meet

I will have to kill you!

Run

Get away from here!

But this is your mother's... !

It's important to me than my life

- You traded my life for his! - Your life belongs to me

No one can hurt you without my permission

That's why I can let that boy go free

General!

General, a messenger just arrived from Yingzhou

The war has finally begun

What?

The Tang army has begun

Its march to Goguryeo?

Yes, sir

Khan, we can't wait any longer

We must attack Goryeo Fort immediately!

Now, general?

We have taken their food supply

So they have not eaten in days

Moreover, there are only a handful of soldiers left

- What do we have to fear? - General Xue

They will crumble on their own in few days

Why engage in battle and risk unnecessary deaths?

Khan

The Tang army has begun its march into Goguryeo!

And join them!

We will not initiate an offensive

Before they abandon their fort and come outside

Khan!

The Empress's guarantee is yet to arrive

Until we have her word that Yingzhou territory will be ours

You will have to abide by my orders, general

Very well

However, you shouldn't forget

From the moment that the Empress's letter arrives

I will have complete command

We never go back on our words

Goodness gracious!

Why does this have to be so complicated?

- Hongpei - Yes, general!

I want to know everything that happens in Goguryeo

Right down to the minute detail

Do you understand?

Yes, sir!

At last...

At last the great war has begun!

Defeat is not an option!

AD 661

Tang launches a massive invasion against Goguryeo

Army and navy combined force of 35 corps

Over 700,000 soldiers were deployed

For this second Goguryeo-Tang war

The strategy in the second invasion was significantly different from

The first invasion in 645 by Li Shimin

In that they would bypass Liaodong

And march straight to the capital city Pyongyang

This was a testament of their determination

Not to repeat the mistake of the first invasion

Your majesty

This strategy is reckless

To say the least

Yang Manchun will go straight

For our supply line

And once the supply line is cut off

Please-- That's enough, chancellor

The Empress has taken care of all that

So do not be concerned

Your Majesty, the Empress has no experience at war

It is not a matter for her to decide

What have you contributed to this war

With your extensive experience, chancellor?

We must change the supply line now

Or this invasion will end in defeat

All of the supplies required for this war

Is already in Goguryeo

Where and how did you exactly transport all the food

To feed hundreds of thousands of soldiers?

Who say we must always rely on wheels?

I used ships

- Ships? By sea? - Does that surprise you?

I have dozens of ships transporting war supplies everyday

They are being stored deep within the enemy territory

That Goguryeo government will never find in million years

Our troops should be passing Liaodong about now

Yes, Your Majesty

They will cross Liaodong

And rally again on the other side of Yalu River

The first battle will soon be launched...

Rest assured, Your Majesty

We will win this war

You will be able to offer the head of Yeon Gaesomun

Before the portrait of late Taizong

Yes, we must and we will

There is a matter I neglected to inform you about, Your Majesty

General Xue Rengui sent a messenger

Requesting Royal assent

And I have taken care of it

Do as you see fit, Empress

Pyongyang should be in a state of panic about now

I will destroy Goguryeo without fail

And avenge my father's grief

The Tang army is marching straight toward us

We must deploy an army now

And stop them at their tracks, Your Majesty

But who will command the troops

To stop the Tang army?

I will, Your Majesty

- You, Supreme Commander? - I must object

the Emperor of Tang has requested aid from Shilla

Who would protect Pyongyang if Shilla should attack

If you are out fighting the Tang army?

I agree

You are the last stronghold of this country, general Yeon

I cannot have you leaving the city in haste

your Majesty, we have no time to waste

We must act before the Tang army reaches Liaodong

This is a dilemma...

Who do we send to intercept the Tang army?

Allow me the honnor, Your Majesty

Entrust me with the grave task

And I will not you down

I disapprove, Your Majesty

Why do you disapprove Supreme Commander?

Namseng may be the second minister of this state

But he lacks experience

He cannot be entrusted with a vital mission

That could decide the fate of this state

What other option do we have?

Allow us time, Your Majesty

We will launch a punitive force

As soon as the right man is chosen

He is your successor, excellency

Put your faith in your son

He will not let you down

The fate of this country is at stake

He may be my successor

But I cannot entrust tenderfoot with this task

But realistically

Finding a better candidate for the task is impossible

Unless you take the mission yourself

That's right, Excellency

minister Yeon is the right person for the job

Give him your approval, Your Excellency

General Yi Kiwu and I, On Samun

Guide him from his side

Father, did you wish to see me?

Namseng, do you know what a war is?

It is greed of a few causing death of many

It is the first thing that should be banned

If the leaders truly care about the people

But if a war is unavoidable

It must be won

That's what's best for the people

My life has been a continuation of war

Countless people have kneeled

Or was killed before me

Among them were the King of Goguryeo

And the Emperor ofTang

So the people either call me a hero

Or a villain who killed the King

- Namseng - Yes, Father

My goal has never been to become a hero

My single goal has been to protect my country

And fight off those who seek to destroy it

If your dream is to become a hero

Give up on that dream right now

If my son truly care about the people

And loves his country

I would be the proudest father in the world

I won't forget that, father

I'm giving you an army

Take General On Samun and Yi Kiwu under your command

And proceed to the north

Wait until the Tang army crosses the Yalu

Then and only then launch a joint attack with General Yang Manchun

And wipe out the enemy. Is that clear?

I am prepared to die for you and this country, Father

I promise you I will be victorious!

Sire--

I didn't know how else to talk to you

- Please forgive me - What brings you?

I will soon be leaving for battle

Yes, I heard

The fate of Goguryeo is riding on your shoulders

I will fight to the death

As long as I am leading this battle

Not one enemy soldier will be allowed to go free

You have my trust. .

The whole country will be waiting for your news of victory

I won't disappoint you

Your Grace

There is something must tell you

Go on

What's wrong?

Your Grace

I... am in love with you

- ... love? - Accept my heart for now

I will deliver Goguryeo from this peril

And when I return triumphant after routing the Tang army

I will propose marriage properly

Propose marriage? Look, Minister Yeon

I don't expect you to give me an answer right now

Give me words of encouragement

As I go off to fight a war

Only you can give me strength

only the best and the bravest man of Goguryeo

Deserve your hand in marriage

And when this war is over

The world will know who that is

I dare say that will be me

Yes

I will mary the best and the bravest man of this country

But we have yet to see who that is

Destroy the Tang army and send us news of victory

The hero that saves this country

Is indeed the man I seek

What?

Namseng is commanding the Pyongyang army?

We just received word from Pyongyang Fort

General

This is a war that could decide

The fate of this country

How could they choose Namseng

Above all of the veteran generals?

On top of that

We have failed to locate the enemy's supply line

You should inform Pyongyang

You must overturn this decision

This battle will depend on how well

The two armies of Pyongyang and Liaodong work together

We must trust and obey His Excellency's decision

At any rate, where is Gulsabiwu?

Is there any word from Goryeo Fort?

- General - The Tang army?

They have laid siege to the fort

They know that we have depleted our food supply

They will not attack first

How about the troops?

They're finding food for themselves, but...

They can't live on roots for very long

The time has come to make a decision

We are with you all the way

Whatever decision you make, sir

Send out the scouts and

Bring back information about the enemy

We will go out of the fort and engage them at the right time

- General-- - It is a battle we cannot win

But we would've protected this fort to the end

And we would've died fighting

For us that is victory

I'm from Goguryeo like you!

He's a Tang spy! Tie him up!

No, I'm from Goguryeo. I'm not a spy!

You've scouted the area in great detail and drawn a map

- No! I'm not a spy! - Shut your mouth!

The proof is right here!

You have to believe me. I'm not a spy

Guard him tightly

We will execute him at the right time

Wait. Wait! Listen to me!

Let me speak to the general

Let me speak to General Dae Jungsang!

Wait

A spy?

Our scouts have captured a Tang spy?

Yes, sir

He had this in possession

It's a map of the vicinity

Could he be aware about our plans to attack?

He was captured outside the fort

He couldn't possibly be aware, sir

What should we do with him, sir?

Execute him in front of the troops

Before we start the battle to boost their morale

Brave warriors of Goryeo Fort

For many years we have protected

Our fort with loyalty and dedication

It may be small in size

But the Zhoujun region of China would

Not belong to Gogurryeo without it

Remember

You have accomplished an important task

That you and your descendants can be proud of for generation's to come!

Now we will go outside and fight

Warriors of Goguryeo care not where they die!

We will be remembered as last warriors

Who protected Goryeo Fort

And there would be no death more honorable!

There will be an execution of Tang spy!

Observe and remember the enemy's death!

Father!

No!