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Episode 1

Damdeok, a king of horror.

I fought many battles in my life.

Many invaders died with this sword.

Many kings of enemy nations kneeled in front of this sword.

I had wanted peace,

but I had to fight enemies who attacked Goguryeo.

I couldn't let them attack Goguryeo again.

I couldn't let them make my people suffer again.

I tried to make Goguryeo powerful.

I only thought of Goguryeo.

There were trials and hardships.

But I advanced forward for my people.

Don't call me a king who just expanded territory.

I tried to expand Goguryeo's future and the dreams of my people.

For everyone to be people of Goguryeo and live in peace.

For everyone to feel proud of being descendants of Goguryeo.

That's my destiny.

I'll follow my destiny even if I'm born again.

[Zhongshan, capital of Houyan]

I'm giving all power to the crown prince.

Defeat Goguryeo and rule the world!

I'll obey your command.

I, Murong Bao, Crown Prince of Houyan

swears to the heavens.

I'll defeat Goguryeo.

I'll cut off the head of the King of Goguryeo.

Let's go to war!

Let's go to war!

Hurray!

[Ko Un - son of Goguryeo's Chief Minister Gae Yeonsu]

- Did you find out? - Yes.

There seem to be less than 3,000 horsemen.

The infantry is less than 10,000 too.

The army is pretty weak considering Murong Bao's leading them himself.

Father, I'm Ko Un.

The Houyan army just left Zhongshan.

There are 10,000 cavalry soldiers and 3,000 horsemen...

Who are you?

We're merchants heading to Dongjin.

We're in a hurry.

Raising birds is a trend nowadays.

- These are carrier pigeons. - What?

Carrier pigeons?

Which way is the army heading?

No idea.

Those soldiers leaving right now...

are just a ploy.

A ploy?

They're trying to trick Goguryeo by making the army look small.

An army of 100,000 probably crossed the border already.

100,000?

100,000 crossed the border?

Yes.

Please... please, spare my life.

In year 342,

Murong Huang invaded Goguryeo.

King Micheon's grave was dug up and his remains were taken.

Because of that Goguryeo had a grudge against the Xianbei people.

Murong Huang's son, Murong Chui established Houyan.

Goguryeo and Houyan fought over the rulings rights of the Central Plain.

Murong Chui wanted to defeat Goguryeo since his father, Murong Huang, couldn't.

He raises a huge army and attacks Goguryeo.

A fire signal!

There are fire signals at Gaemoseong.

[Yodongseong Fortress]

Where?

[Gungnaeseong, capital of Goguryeo]

What? The Houyan army crossed the border?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Gaemoseong's being attacked right now.

[Iryeong - King Gogugyang]

What's the damage?

How big's the army?

According to our sources, there are only 20,000 soldiers.

[Yeo Soi]

We've over 50,000 soldiers in the northwest.

They will defeat them.

Not 20,000!

There are over 150,000.

Your Majesty.

[Gae Yeongsu]

There are over 150,000 soldiers

and Crown Prince Murong Bao's leading them himself.

Your Majesty, that's nonsense.

There aren't over 20,000 soldiers.

Our spies in Houyan all said the same thing.

It's a ploy to catch us off guard.

My son has never once sent me an incorrect message up to now.

Then, are there any measures to stop them?

They are large in numbers,

we can't stop them if we're dispersed.

Give an order to the regional lords of the northwest area right now.

Tell them to send reinforcement to Yodongseong.

Yodongseong?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Even the Houyan army can't advance without passing Yodongseong.

Yodongseong will become the final battleground.

The Chief Minister's right.

The Minister of Defense will send the order to the regional lords.

Send reinforcements to Yodongseong immediately.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, there's an urgent message from the north.

What urgent message?

Your Majesty, Hyeondoseong...

Hyeondoseong has been taken.

What? Hyeondoseong?

We've to hurry.

General!

Catch them!

Hurry.

Let's go!

Catch them!

General!

You're Ko Chang, the son of the Yodongseong lord, Ko Mu?

You! Don't insult me anymore.

Just kill me.

His wish is to die, make his wish come true.

But he's the son of the Yodongseong lord.

There will be good use for him.

What?

Do you think I lack power that I've to take a lord's son as hostage?

Hurry up, hill him!

Yes, prince.

You're pretty good with a sword.

Where are you from?

I'm a ghost general who protects Goguryeo.

I'll make all of you ghosts.

Come on.

Crown prince... Crown prince!

Protect the crown prince!

Protect the crown prince!

Crown prince?

I'll cut off your head to make you pay for attacking Goguryeo.

You, how dare you?

I'll show you how scary my sword is.

How impertinent of you.

Are you going to hide behind your subordinates?

Show some respect.

He's the crown prince.

I don't need to fight you.

Get out of the way!

What are you doing? Hurry, take the crown prince!

Go, you fools!

Take the crown prince!

Take the crown prince.

Take the crown prince.

I'll make sure to cut off your head.

Uncle.

I'm alright.

With Hyeondoseong being taken, we've to get to Yodongseong.

Hurry!

[Yodongseong]

Brother!

I'm alright, don't worry.

I wasn't able to defend Hyeondoseong, commander.

Please kill me.

[Ko Mu - commander, lord of Yodongseong]

How's the enemy movement?

They have a perfect formation, they are surrounding Yodongseong.

There are already over 50,000 enemy soldiers 4 km away.

50,000...

Commander!

Commander!

Commander,

the reinforcements from Baegamseong and Ansiseong have been ambushed.

The enemy's target's Yodongseong.

They want to isolate Yodongseong.

We must defend the fortress and counter attack.

If we can't defend this fortress, Gungnaeseong will be in danger.

Commander!

Commander! It's the enemy. The enemy's coming.

What?

[Fengba]

The Yodongseong lord will listen.

You're surrounded.

There's only one way for you to live,

that is to surrender.

Hurry, surrender.

You, be quiet!

How dare you speak of surrender?

Stop wasting time and leave!

Do you want all your people to die?

Surrender and spare your lives.

You, don't talk nonsense!

What?

You!

This is a warning to your emperor.

You attacked Goguryeo, none of you will live.

What?

This is the final warning.

If you don't leave right this moment,

none of you will return home.

Fine.

Fine.

We'll see!

- Let's go. - Yes, general.

How dare he look down on Houyan.

Before the emperor comes,

I must destroy Yodongseong.

General, attack!

Take Yodongseong!

The enemy's attacking. Attack!

Everyone, to your places!

Prepare to counter attack.

Fire!

Shoot arrows!

Shoot arrows!

Shield unit, get ready!

Aim over the shields!

Shoot!

Shoot arrows!

Charge!

Open the gate, go!

Remain calm!

Attack their legs.

Prepare rocks!

Get the cart! Break down the gate!

Pour oil!

Shoot fire arrows!

- Aim for the cavalry leaders! - Aim for the cavalry leaders!

He's only killing the generals.

Retreat!

- Retreat! - Retreat!

The enemy's retreating!

[Zhongshan, capital of Houyan]

Hurray!

[Murong Chui - Emperor of Houyan]

There are over 200,000 soldiers.

Plus, the emperor's going himself.

Young master.

They're advancing toward the north plain at Seoksan.

The scouts are opening up a path.

We can't believe that.

You guys go ahead and take a look.

Wonbong, you follow the emperor.

Yes, young master.

[Gungnaeseong]

What? The emperor himself?

Yes, Your Majesty.

It has been 3 days since he left with 200,000 soldiers.

He should be reaching Yodongseong pretty soon.

Did you say 200,000?

If 200,000,

that's more than the number of soldiers attacking Yodongseong.

That's right, Your Majesty.

It's already hard now,

but with an enemy twice as large's coming,

what should we do?

Your Majesty, don't worry too much.

It can be a chance for us to capture the Emperor of Houyan.

What?

Capture the Emperor of Houyan?

That's right.

He has 200,000 soldiers.

If we have soldiers waiting in ambush them, we probably should be able to.

But how can we know which way he's coming?

According to intelligence,

he's taking the flat north route.

It's the same intelligence sent by the spies at the border.

Is that true?

That's right, Your Majesty.

I received the same report.

But they are very good at plotting,

so we can't be too hasty in our judgment.

Your Majesty.

Guan Qiujian of Wei attacked Goguryeo from the south.

Murong Chui's father, Murong Huang also

tried to attack Goguryeo from the south.

Murong Chui wouldn't take the same route unless he's a fool.

Also, we've beacon mounds south of Seoksan.

If they happen to come that way,

we'll receive word quickly.

Order the regional lords of the northwest to join forces and wait in ambush.

Do it.

Send the order quickly.

Yes, Your Majesty.

[Yodongseong]

Commander!

Commander!

Commander, it's an urgent message from Gungnaeseong.

What?

The Emperor of Houyan left Zhongshan 6 days ago with an army of 200,000.

He's taking the northern plain.

His Majesty wants the northeast forces to lie in ambush.

Did you check the beacon mound in the south?

Yes, commander.

There isn't anything special.

If in case they take that path, we'll know right away.

General, you can't rely on fire signals.

You need to send scouts and check out the enemy movement.

Commander, it's too late to send scouts.

If it's been six days, they should be close.

That's right.

If we're to plan an ambush,

we need to leave right away.

But, commander.

I understand you, prince,

but we've to trust this information from Gungnaeseong now.

All soldiers will prepare to head out except those defending Yodongseong.

I'll lead them and fight Murong Chui.

Yes, commander!

General!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty! It's the red flag.

The general took out the beacon mound.

Since Goguryeo don't have fire signals,

let's advance faster.

We'll pass this mountain before sunset.

Hurry!

Hurry!

Hurry!

Commander, something's strange.

It's doubtful that the emperor would make his path known that easily.

Please split up the soldiers and send them both ways.

Isn't it a possibility that they can come from the south?

We can't split up the soldiers.

We don't have enough to fight 200,000 soldiers as it is.

Then, just give me 1,000 soldiers.

I'll take the south.

You won't be able to make it through the blockage with 1,000 soldiers.

But, commander.

I know you want to be sure, but I won't hear anymore of this.

There isn't a signal from the south.

There's only one way to end this battle.

It's for me to kill the Emperor of Houyan.

Open the gate!

I'm a scout from Baegamseong.

Open the gate!

Is the Emperor of Houyan coming from the north?

Yes. I saw the golden flag.

I'm sure he's coming from the north.

Let's hurry.

The reinforcements should be arriving soon.

We'll join them and advance north. Let's go!

Stay here, prince.

- Commander, I'll go with you. - No.

The enemy will attack as soon as they find out we left.

Prince, you must defend the fortress. Let's go!

[Houyan camp]

Crown prince!

Crown prince!

Crown prince, as expected, they left through the east gate.

Which way are they headed?

To the north.

That's good.

Bunch of fools.

They fell for the emperor's scheme.

Tell all the generals to leave the path to the north open.

We'll attack Yodongseong while they are gone.

I'm going to take Yodongseong, understand?

Yes, prince!

You're in the palm of my hands.

Isn't it strange?

They're not going after our soldiers.

General!

- What is it? - General.

He was trying to climb over the wall.

He says he works for the Chief Minister, but I think he's a spy for Houyan.

What?

No. A spy?

Kill him immediately.

Yes, general.

- Let's go. - I've to see the commander.

Where's the commander?

I've important information.

I'm someone sent by Ko Un.

- Stop! - Commander!

You're Wonbong.

Yes, prince. Prince Damdeok.

What brings you here?

Did you come from Zhongshan?

Yes. We're in trouble.

Emperor Murong Chui of Houyan is coming from the south.

What?

From the south?

Yes, I saw him.

The emperor coming from the north's a fake.

General, give me 200 soldiers right away.

I'll go to the south and kill the Emperor of Houyan.

No, how can you fight a large army with just 200 soldiers?

I'm not fighting a large army.

I'm only going after the Emperor of Houyan.

Not even that.

The minute you leave, you'll be annihilated.

What we need is a quick messenger right now.

It's too late now to send a messenger.

Please give me 200 soldiers

and someone who knows the area around Yodongseong well.

I'll break through the blockade somehow.

If we wait, they'll be out of the rough mountain.

If that happens, we won't have a chance then.

I said, not even that!

I'll send a messenger to the commander straight away.

Prince, you stop the enemy in front of us.

Prince.

Are you really confident?

About killing the Emperor of Houyan.

I'll be your guide.

I was born and raised in Yodongseong. [Yakyeon]

I know the area well, please leave it to me.

We're going to kill the Emperor of Houyan.

We didn't receive the commander's approval

and we don't have reinforcement.

We've to kill Emperor of Houyan, Murong Chui, on our own.

We could probably die the minute we go out of that gate.

But, who will fear for their life when it means saving our country?

If you put your life on the line to save the country,

your name will remain in history.

Let's go!

We've come to the right place.

The emperor will definitely cross that bridge in the middle.

Eliminate the advance guards and take the bridge.

Somo to the right, Wonbong to the left.

I'll take the center.

What about me?

Please stay here and put the oil pouches in place.

When I throw the first dagger, that will be the signal.

Let's go.

Get ready.

You all pour oil on the bridge.

We'll place oil pouches along the railings, so we can cut off the bridge.

When the emperor passes midway, set it on fire at that time.

Keep in mind, we must cut off the Emperor of Houyan's path.

So don't set fire until I give the signal.

Yes.

Also, the fire must be set even if one of us is caught.

Even if it's me, understood?

Yes.

Even if I become ashes,

I'm going to kill the Emperor of Houyan.

Hurry.

They're coming. Hurry, hide!

Hurry, hide.

When we cross this bridge, Yodongseong isn't far from here.

We'll head to Gungnaeseong with the crown prince tomorrow.

Soldiers, cross the bridge!

Soldiers, cross the bridge!

What's wrong?

Be on guard. Be on guard!

The enemy's under the bridge!

Archers, forward!

Shoot!

Kill the enemy!

Shoot!

Catch him!

Catch him!

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Take one more step and I won't forgive you.

What?

Attack!

Fire boulders!

Pull the rope!

Why can't you take Yodongseong.

I've a plan.

Commander, we're in trouble.

There are fires in the sky.

They're floating lanterns.

Where did they fall?

That...

That's our military rations storage.

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