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Episode 15

I'm the advance guard of Khitan army Li Kaigul

Lord of Goryeo Fort, come forward!

Don't shoot!

we've been tricked!

commence attack!

commence attack!

general, it's coming from the fort

the Tang army has begun their attack!

we must hurry as well

- take the troops over the Great Wall! - yes, sir!

- go! get out of here! - no, get up!

one of us has to survive! go!

all of this was our idea, wasn't it?

I'll take you back

and make a toy out of you for Chulin!

you're a garrulous one

shut up and attack!

sure, I'll grant you your wish

kill them!

not bad

attack, all of you!

attack!

retreat! retreat!

general, are you all right?

I'm all right

I'm just glad you two are alive

I made an enemy ofTang by attempting to help Goguryeo...

how do I get us out of this?

this is all my fault

I should've known was a trick...

this is no time to place blame

we may have jeopardized the future of the tribe

in our hasty attempt to acquire land

Khan,

- get rid of him? - yes, Khan

if we get rid of Xue and his commander,

who would know anything about what transpired here?

we can tell the court ofTang that

he died in a battle against Goryeo Fort

they will dispatch another general in Xue Rengui's place,

and we can join the expedition as if nothing happened

- get rid of Xue Rengui. . ? - Khan!

the Goryeo Fort army?

they're probably on the other side of the Great Wall by now

say the word, Khan

the sooner we kill Xue Rengui the better

kill Xue Rengui?

I'll take care of this, Father

Chulin--

give me your permission

no, Khan

you must not kill the general

I cannot overlook this!

how could you attempt to join hands

with our enemy Goguryeo?

this is betrayal!

and I can trust the Khan of Khitan no more!

then what would you have me do?

sit out on this expedition

this is preposterous!

you're making a huge mistake, General Xue

take a look around

these are Khitan soldiers who live and die by my orders

what are you going to do? kill me?

why not?

it's a letter from the Empress ofTang

it is indeed

she promises to give us Yingzhou

if we help Tang conquer Goguryeo!

the Empress gives her word

all you have to do is to join the expedition,

and Yingzhou will be yours

so if you wish to kill me go ahead

but know this

Tang will eventually attempt to take Yingzhou back

do you really think that

you can protect Yingzhou without me then?

you can kill me,

but I want the answer first!

do you think you can protect Yingzhou alone, Khan?

answer me!

only I can protect Yingzhou from Tang!

tell me if I'm wrong

tell me you can protect Yingzhou without me!

you've already betrayed my trust

and I cannot give you my loyalty either,

so kill me

kill me and kill the future of Khitan!

we Khitans are a powerless, inferior race

I had no choice in order to protect the tribe caught

in a fight between Tang and Goguryeo

but my judgment has been proven wrong

I will acknowledge that

and assume full responsibility alone

father!

I cannot overlook this incident

I cannot destroy the future of Khitan!

punish me as you see fit

Khan!

I went against the Khan's orders and helped you

how can you say you have been betrayed?

empress Wu Zetian's guarantee has been received,

so the command of our army

will be turned over to you as promised

but first,

true alliance is achieved

by forgiveness and harmony

if word gets out about this incident,

our position in the main army

will become insignificant

we are all Khitans

the tougher it gets the closer we must band together

I, too, have acted pettily

accpet my apology

all of my soldiers of the Khitan army,

their loyalty, respect and service

now belongs to you, General Xue Rengui

General, accept our loyalty!

accept our loyalty!

you, the brave soldiers of Khitan, and I, Xue Rengui,

have now become one at heart!

now we will become soldiers of Tang

and fight for Khitan!

we will bring Goguryeo down with our own hands!

from here we will split up and travel separately

they will be looking for us,

so we must not form groups

follow the mountain or the coast

in the southwest direction

you will come to a city called Bekje Fort

that's where we will reassemble

follow the sun and you'll com to a large river

I... like you

it belonged to my mother

who died a mournful death

it means more to me than my life

don't go, dear...

I'm sorry...

come back... please...

please come back...

honey... honey... !

I guess I had a dream

you called out for a woman

you called out for her with desperate longing

and. . so did the woman named Dalgi

she clled out for you to her very last breath

how? how do you know?

father,

I am Joyoung

I am your son

how do you know Dalgi?

answe me!

how do you know that name?

before I came to you,

I witnessed an execution of a woman

people said that

the woman was General Dae Jungsang's wife

how about the child?

she had a son

was the child executed with the woman?

I. . I do not know

this is my fault

but instead I just assumed she's died

I killed her...

our soldiers have reached Yalu?

yes, Your Majesty

they have the Tang army checked on the other side of the river

soon there will be a battle

I told the region is soaked in heavy rain right now

and there won't be any action for several days

the delay is good news for us

General Yang Machun must find the enemy supply line

as soon as possible

General Yeon Namseng will hold the enemy back until he does

have faith, Your Majesty

the supreme Commander seeks your audience

the supreme Commander?

- see him in - yes, Your Majesty

I, Yeon Gaesomun,

bids you greetings, Your Majesty

please sit down

I am anxious to learn about the situation at the front

the bow has already left the bowstring, Your Majesty

all we can do now is to trust Namseng and his men

but the lords are still apprehensive

about Namseng being put in command

if he should be defeated at Yalu,

our troubles will be exacerbated with internal discord

I am well aware, Your Majesty

but On Samun,

Yi Kiwu and the other warriors assisting Namseng

are veteran generals who had once conquered the west

their subordinate officers are also best of the best

with countless battles under their belt

I placed Namseng in command

because I trust their ability

I had chat with General Yeon before he left for this battle

he was full of spirit and confidence

don't be overly concerned, Your Majesty

I'm confidence he will send us news of victory

he will hold the enemy back

until the supply line is found

you give me faith

I have not an ounce of trepidation left now

thank you, Your Majesty

according to our scouts,

the morale of the enemy is sky high

and they're getting all the supplies they need

for the time being,

that's what we must exploit

- general Yi, - yes, sir

Yalu is a long river

there are many points that it can be crossed

identify all possible crossings and guard them tightly

yes, sir

general On Samun and Gom Mojam,

I don't understand, general

what if they should attack?

the river has risen and become twice is wide

I'll be at least five days before the watwer recedes

but sir,

our duty is to stop the enemy's southward advance

yes, general

until the supply line is found and cut off...

silence!

they ae invaders who came to destroy us and our kingdom!

simply holding them back will not quell my rage

we will wiped them out

and make our triumphant return to Pyongyang

- wipe them out, general? - that's right!

that's been my plan from the very start

who can be ceratin that General Yang will succeed

in cutting off the Tang army's suply line?

we cannot depend on anyone except ourselves

all of our troubles will be over if we simply kill them all

that is my decision,

so be thoroughly prepared

yes, General!

did you locate the supply line?

we thoroughly searched the area as you ordered, but...

- and nothing again? - forgive me, general

I'm sure they know that we're after their storage depot

there's no doubt. this is dreadful

we must find there storage depot

while they are held back at Yalu

General, there is reprot about Goryeo Fort

speak!

the fort has fallen

what happened to Dae Jungsang? and Gulsabiwu?

fortunately, they escaped over the Great Wall

before the Fort crumbled

over the Great Wall?

you mean they are in Tang territory?

yes, sir

don't worry, sir

Dae Jungsang is no ordinary man

he will come back to us alive

yes, he must

he cannot die when the country needs him

Dae Jungsang will not be easily destroyed

general! over here, general!

a hundred? only a hundred?

we have no choice

we'll just have to take them and get out of here

we dound a place for you to hide near by

this way, sir

so, what have you learned about Bekje Fort?

like you said,

the whole village is a large shipyard

can we find people to help us?

military presence is frequent,

so we must be very careful

what kind of ships are they buliding and why so many?

we haven't been able to figure that out

they don't appear to be fishing boats or merchant ships

Gaedong, Gulsabiwu, find out everything you can

continue to look for anyone who might be able to help us

it has to be someone we can trust

yes, sir

sir, I heard news about Goguryeo this afternoon

our men are in huge battle against Tang

with the Yalu River in between

who is leading our army?

general Yeon Namseng, sir

Yeon Namseng?

the supreme Commander's eldest son?

it's been three days

we should be able to move most of the troops

before the water recedes

we had failed to fathom your profound purpose

forgive us for our ignorance

the Tang army is considerably larger than ours

if we can't beat them with strength,

we must use our brains

it is brilliant idea that

we could never have come up with

yes, sir

you are indeed a worthy successor

to His Excellency Yeon Gaesomun

General!

General,

a suspicious group of men have joined the enemy across the river

suspicious group of men?

they are Tang soldiers,

but they look. . beggarly

beggarly? whatever do you mean?

how should I describe them?

It's hard to explain

are they indeed Tang soldiers?

they bear the Tang flag

they must be either soldiers

that fell behind in the march or menial laborers

don't be concerned, general

menial laborers... ?

Xue Rengui is back?

yes, sir

he just arrived with a Khitan army

it's quite a sight, sir

they are not an army

they are a disorderly pack off riffraff

I am pleased to find all of you well!

I, general Xue Rengui,

bid greetings to Superior Commander Li Jing

you're shameless to come here

sir, you ordered me to win the Khitans over

and recruit them

you disgraced us at Goryeo Fort

you should be ashamed of yourself!

Khitans are filthy people infested with lice

we should throw them out

before they start spreading diseases

I don't believe this!

they traveled hundreds of miles to help our war,

and this is how you treat them?

they are useless to us

they would only damage our reputation

how do you know they are useless?

put them on the frontline,

and they will fight to the death for us!

if you want it so badly,

I will let you take them and spearhead the attack

you will?

but there is nothing I can give you as support

but general, we're going to need weapons

I said there is nothing!

Is it your intent to use us as your arrow shields?

arrow shields?

yes, that's the word!

how about it?

are you ready to turn out there

and take some arrows for us?

sure. laugh all you want

but you will be begging me for mercy someday

and I will return this humiliation and disgrace a thousand fold

general, if I may be excused...

how did it go, general?

you look upset

what happened?

they're treating us like insects!

they think we're less than dogs!

what are you talikng about?

they want to use us as their arrow shields

how could they unless they think we're less than human?

commander Li,

yes, general

I need you to go to the Goguryeo camp

cross the river tonight

bring back a full and complete report

about their movements

got it, sir

Hongpei and Chulin,

the two of you will keep a close eye on the Tang camp

yes, sir!

I don't understand, general

why are we watching our ally?

we were made to suffer a great humiliation today

until the world acknowledges us with proper respect,

we have no allies!

moving their troops?

where are they going in the middle of the night?

they disappeared into the woods south of their camp

into the woods?

in darkness?

perhapes they are fleeing in fear of you, sir

Goryeo army is inferior by any standards

they must have decided that it is best to run

- before the water recedes - no, no

that isn't likely

we are dealing with Yeon Gaesomun's son Yeon Namseng

- apple doesn't fall far from the tree - general,

my guess is they are setting up a trap

a trap?

they disappeared into a ravine with a narrow entrance

if the Tang army is lured into the ravine and ambushed...

ambushed?

yes, that's it!

they're setting up an ambush!

general!

general Su Dingfang and Pang Xiaotai

just crossed the river for a battle!

what? a battle?

you must stop them, or they will be...

uncle, it will be useless

they won't even acknowledge us as an army

they won't listen no matter what you tell them

Chulin is right

but we can't let them walk right into a trap

we will be observers in this battle

betweeb Tang and Goguryeo

soon an opportunity will present itself

and when it does, we will show them

what we're made of with swift move

- it's the enemy! - it's a raid!

attack! wipe them out!

general, they're making their move just as we expected!

- retreat!! retreat! - pull back!

retreat!

they're running away scared out of their wits!

follow me! we will wipe out the enemy!

charge! after them!

general,

the Tang army is approaching

general On Samun and Yi Kiwu are luring them in

- how many are there? - at least ten thousand, sir

do not make a move until all of them are in the ravine

don't worry, air

- the battle will soon begin - yes, sir

come. . come, you barbarians!

there is a village chied that runs the shipyards

and oversees the community

the ships they are building are commissioned by the Tang court

what are these ships for?

they are transport ships taking military supplies to Goguryeo

millitary supplies?

are you certain about this?

yes, general

I heard that the Tang army by passed Liadong,

and now I know how that was possible

they were transporting their supplies by sea

were you able to find a ship to take us back?

the Tang military patrol is everywhere

appropriating a ship to take all of us back at once

will be nearly impossible

we have no choice

but to seek the village chief's help

but I doubt he will risk his life to help us

where are our soldiers?

they are scatted around Bekje Fort

awaiting your order

we have no time to wait

what have you leraned about this village chief?

I told he was in charge of sacrificial rites

in the royal palace of Bekje

sacrificial rites?

then he is an officiant

we may have a chance

I will see this man immediately

I was told you were here for trade...

but I can see that you are not merchants

- I must ask you to leave - esteemed elder,

- I asked you to leave! - we need your help

help us acquire a ship

steward! is there anyone there?

please, we are from Goguryeo

yes, I know

you came over the Great Wall

Bekje Fort is a port of call for ships from far and wide

news from all over is heard here

please help us

our country is at war

we must return quickly

and do our part in saving the kingdom

I'm afraid I can't help you

we are displaced citizens of fallen Bekje

if I should be caught helping you,

this entire city will be destroyed

I cannot risk losing the new home

that we barely bulit for ourselves

- sir - leave

and do not come back

I will be forced to notify the authorities

if I see you again

fight to reclaim the kingdom continues

on Bekje soil as we speak

if Goguryeo should fall,

all chanced for revival will be lost for Bekje

all we ask is that you get us in the shipyard

we will approprite a ship on our own

we will not involve you in any way

what is your name?

my name is Gaedong

Gaedong?

Gaedong. . are you certain?

are you certain you can appropriate a ship

without bringing us harm?

yes, I am certain

trust and help us, sir

then you can stay here

leave this young man here

he will be able to get you helpful information,

so try as you wish to get yourselves a ahip

thank you, estemeed elder

thank you very much

I'm very suprised

he refused adamantly at first then changed his mind

after one look at Gaedong's face

you have a very important task, Gaedong

this opens up our chance to do a job

even more important than our escape

what do you mean?

over here

it's imperative that we locate the Tang military supply depot

it is possible that there are documents pertaining

to the transport of military supplies somewhere in this house

- then? - I will find it for us

if that is possible,

I could not ask for more

I want you to take good care of our special guest

this is my one and only grandson

he may be young,

but he overseas all of our work

stay and have a chat

yes, grandfather

I've never seen such a remarkable face

not even in the royal house of Bekje

it is without a doubt the face of a...

no, that can't be

but it is indeed extraordinary!

how could this be?

why are you staring?

I'm trying to think of the best topic

to break the ice

would you like to hear about what is happening

with the war in Goguryeo?

what do you know?

there was a huge battle at Yalu River

what happened? who won the battle?

Goguryeo won

it was a huge victory

search him!

what is going on?

we will have to question him,

but my guess is he is a Goguryeo spy

he is a newly hired servant

this does not concern us

we could've had a disaster