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- Father! - Father!

Father! Father!

Don't move! Don't move!

Baby!

Father...

Sir.

Please spare me. Please spare me.

Father! Father!

Baby!

Father!

Get up. Now!

Go ahead. They'll kill you.

I said get up!

Stay right here, okay?

Yes.

Hey, you!

Stop!

Get him!

After him!

Get him!

I got one.

Let's go to the village.

Yangji! Yangji!

Yangji!

Yangji...

Yangji!

Yangji!

Yangji!

Mother. Mother.

Mother. Mother. Episode 10

Mother.

Mother.

Seonggye.

They already left the village.

Lee Seonggye, Hwaryeong magistrate

I won't let them get away with this.

Let's find them.

Yes.

Yangji!

Hwang Yeon! Hwang Yeon!

Hwang Yeon!

Hwang Yeon!

Hwang Yeon!

Hwang Yeon! Hwang Yeon!

Hwang Yeon!

Did he lose his mind?

Hwang Yeon!

Hwang Yeon...

Gaegyeong, 1380

Your Highness.

Vice-chancellor.

Your Highness.

Vice-chancellor.

Go ahead.

I'm going to let go of everything.

Even my grudge against you.

Protect His Majesty and this country.

I will.

Thank you.

- Grandmother. - Your Highness.

- Grandmother. - Your Highness.

Your Majesty.

Where is the doctor? Get the doctor!

Your Majesty, calm down and listen to me.

When there are great matters to decide,

Listen to the vice-chancellor,

Gyeong Bokheung and Choi Yeong.

I will remember that.

The way you cry...

It looks just like your father did.

Grandmother...

I was foolish.

I was blinded by the rumors and

didn't give you much love.

You look exactly like the former king.

You are definitely his blood.

Grandmother.

- Your Highness. - Your Highness.

Forgive this foolish grandmother.

Please be a wise king.

Maintain this country as one of the Wang clan

for a long, long time.

Grandmother.

- Your Highness! - Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

The death of queen dowager Myeongdeok

was a sign of the fall of the royal family of Goryeo.

Not tong after, Gyeong Bokheung was

impeached for enjoying alcohol and the royal family of Goryeo.

He was exited and died.

Goryeo royalty only remained an empty

shell without any political influence.

We should eliminate Choi Yeong, too.

He is your only political enemy now.

If Choi Yeong disappears, the Japanese pirates in Samnam will be happy.

He will stand up to you some day.

You must not forget that he arrested you 6 years ago. It was humiliating.

Even if Choi Yeong is eliminated,

another political enemy will appear.

Whether from within or outside of Goryeo.

What?

That's how politics are.

Watch the gentry more carefully than Choi Yeong.

You don't have to worry about the gentry.

They're much more gentle since

they returned from exile.

They fear the world now.

What's so funny?

You just reminded me of someone.

Who?

The person who lied about

the former king's will.

The person who had the Ming envoys killed.

The person who colluded with Northern Yuan and almost started a battle.

I will get that person.

There's such a person?

You.

You want to write a petition for Dojeon?

He has been in exile for 6 years.

His health worsened since he was moved to Yeongju.

We can't sit by idly any more.

Dojeon isn't able to return because

Lee Inim is preventing it. Will a petition help?

I won't be asking that he be given

a government position.

But he should be able to teach or farm.

He has a family to take care of.

I'm not sure how many people will participate.

Everyone is worried about Lee Inim.

Look at what happened today.

We circulated a letter, but we're the only two who came.

People are saying the Confucian scholars aren't the same as they used to be.

After work, have everyone shoot arrows and report the results to me.

Sir. Sir.

Just a minute.

Sir. Sir!

It's not a lot because I didn't have much time.

Get some rice and soup for your children.

I'll just accept your heart.

The head of the family is suffering.

How can we eat rice and soup?

Please help my husband.

You are the vice-chancellor's nephew-in-law.

Please ask him to release my husband.

What happened to Sambong is upsetting, but I have no power...

Please, sir.

I'm not asking for a government position.

Just let him come and live with us.

My youngest child can't even remember my husband's face.

Please help me.

Please, sir.

Can't you release Sambong now?

He is forgotten and he is weak.

He will be remembered and

he will be stronger if he returns.

Why are you so cruel only to Sambong?

You had other noblemen return to court.

Do you remember what I said long ago?

I told you there are only two types of people

for people in politics, enemies and tools.

I remember that.

You said Sambong was a tool.

I was wrong.

He's not a tool. He's an enemy.

I'm not being cruel.

I'm just putting up my guard.

Your Majesty, congratulations on

having a son.

Congratulations.

It is a celebration for the royal family

and the country.

You should share this joy with the people.

You are right, but we don't have rice

to give as relief.

Vice-chancellor, what can we do?

There has been a long custom of

pardoning criminals.

Release prisoners who haven't been sentenced to death.

The people will praise your virtuous spirit.

I agree with the vice-chancellor.

May I speak?

If you release those who were exiled to distant places to join their families,

the people will highly praise you

just as the vice-chancellor said.

Please take this request into consideration.

The vice-chancellor suggested it and the census registration minister agreed.

There is no reason for me to refuse.

May I speak?

It is nice to abide by custom and spread a spirit of harmony,

but you should be prudent about who you release.

Some people in exile should be pardoned,

but those who were exiled for political offenses should be excluded.

How could you?

What are you talking about?

What are we talking about?

You prevented a chance to save Sambong!

Who are you raising your voice to?

You might have joined Lee Inim's faction,

but you can't do this.

Heungbang.

What happened to you?

You considered integrity and fidelity to be more valuable than your life.

What can I do?

If the wind blows, the tree shakes.

Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

I'm not going be stubborn like

Park Sangchung or Sambong.

Jinpo coast (west coast) (today's Gunsan,Jeottabuk-do)

Japanese pirates anchored in Jinpo.

They are plundering the coastal villages.

There are 500 ships.

500?

It's burdensome enough to fight

the Japanese pirates in Samnam.

If you count 40 pirates per ship,

there are at least 20,000.

There have never been so many pirates in Goryeo before.

This is a perfect chance to

annihilate the Japanese pirates.

Do you have a plan?

I'm going to send the naval forces.

The naval forces will stop them at sea

and we will pressure them on land.

Agree to my plan.

Our naval forces only have 100 ships.

They don't have experience fighting at sea. Could they win?

I will have cannons installed on the ships.

The cannons are powerful,

but they've never been used at sea before.

If our naval forces are defeated,

the pirates could reach Yeseonggang.

The capital will be in danger.

Trust me. We can defeat them.

Fine. Send the naval forces.

Sir.

It's time to gamble.

But, if you are defeated,

you will have to take responsibility.

Of course.

We will be alright, won't we?

Don't worry.

Goryeo won't be harmed by bandits.

Never mind the ocean.

Shouldn't we send Choi Yeong to

annihilate the pirates on land?

He is almost seventy.

I don't think he's suitable to be the leader of a punitive expedition.

Nine generals including Bae Geukryeom have been fighting the pirates in Samnam.

They'll do a fine job.

Can we call Lee Seonggye?

Never mind. I will trust you.

Hamju, Dongbukmyeon, Goryeo (today's Hamheung, Hamgyeongnam-do)

Let me see that.

Just touch it slightly with your lips.

Watch.

Try it.

Right, right. Good.

Seonggye!

Seonggye!

What?

Someone came from Gaegyeong.

Your wife is seriously ill.

Honey!

Hello.

Honey.

This is the only way I could get you to come to the capital.

I lied. Please forgive me.

Why are you doing this?

You shouldn't be in Dongbukmyeon.

You should be here in the capital.

There are 20,000 pirates in Jinpo.

There are thousands in Samnam.

We don't know what will happen, so stay here.

They will be calling for you.

You should be able to achieve merit and receive a high position.

You know I can't leave Dongbukmyeon!

You already achieved peace there.

There aren't any pirates there.

You're healthy. I'm going to return.

Honey.

Please stay until we find out what happens in Jinpo.

It is my wish.

This is a report from Na Se who went to Jinpo.

How long has it been?

Have you been healthy?

Have a seat. I'm fine.

The affairs in court are making me anxious.

I'm an old man now.

What brings you to Gaegyeong?

My wife was ill.

Is it serious?

No, it's not that serious.

What is the situation in Jinpo?

Commander.

Vice-chancellor.

What brings you to the capital?

His wife is ill.

What brings you here?

I received word from Jinpo.

How did it go?

It's a huge victory.

A huge victory?

All 500 ships anchored in Jinpo

were destroyed.

Good!

We just have to annihilate the remnants on land.

Congratulations, general.

The heavens didn't abandon Goryeo.

It's too bad.

What are you talking about?

You're here,

but there's nothing for you to do.

The Japanese pirates who were defeated in Jinpo joined the remnants of Samnam

and headed for the Gyeongsang-do coast.

The Goryeo army ted by nine generals including Bae Geukryeom pressured

the pirates in Jeolla, Gyeongsang and Yanggwangdo.

The pirates who couldn't cross Nakdonggang and headed south were

surrounded by the Goryeo army near Sageunnaeyeok, today's Hamyang.

Sageunnaeyeok (today's Hamyang, Gyeongsangnam-do)

They ran like rats.

They're rats in a trap now.

We have to teach them a lesson, so they never invade Goryeo again.

We must not let a single pirate leave.

Of course not.

Charge!

Charge!

You rats!

The enemies are dispirited!

Kill them all!

Oh, that's...

I think we fell for a trap.

Don't be scared! Battle formations!

Forget about prisoners.

Kill everything that moves!

Charge!

Retreat! Retreat!

Retreat! Retreat!

The Japanese pirates were hiding

3,000 armed cavalrymen.

There were many more pirates

than we expected.

Our soldiers fled to Namwonsanseong.

The pirates followed them. They're having siege warfare.

Jeolla-do is in danger.

It isn't just Jeolla-do.

This was sent to His Majesty by the enemy leader, Akibatsu.

We will advance to your capital.

If you want to spare your life,

open up a path, come out and bow.

It's a deceptive ploy.

If we block the north, they are planning to head south

and return to their country.

I believe so, too.

A person this clever having over

10,000 soldiers means Goryeo is

in a desperately dangerous situation.

We must send reinforcements.

Gather all the soldiers including

private soldiers of influential families.

Who are you planning to put in command?

Let's discuss it.

Lee Seonggye is here in Gaegyeong.

Sir!

No other general can fight pirates as well as Lee Seonggye.

That is out of the question.

Bae Geukryeom and the other generals

are brave generals with high reputations.

If we send a rural magistrate to command them, what do you think

will happen to their morale?

Lee Seonggye is a general recognized by me

and respected by the people.

He is just a countryman who runs wild with the lowlife hillbillies of Dongbukmyeon.

We can't put him in a position higher than nobility because he fights well.

Watch what you say! He is not a countryman!

Sir.

Let's talk.

Lee Seonggye is a dangerous person.

Recommend someone else.

Many people are worried because of his family history,

but that's only because they don't know him.

I know he is a virtuous person.

We just can't be sure of his loyalty

as a general of Goryeo.

He was naturalized as a Goryeo citizen

and fought for Goryeo for 20 years.

His blood is purely Goryeo blood.

There is no reason to doubt his loyalty.

Goryeo was our destiny for you and me, but for him,

it was a choice he made at the age of twenty.

There is a difference between destiny and a choice.

Are you saying he could commit treason?

I'm saying it could be dangerous to give him too much power.

Vice-chancellor.

Goryeo is in imminent peril.

I believe Lee Seonggye is a general

given to Goryeo by the heavens.

Commander.

If Lee Seonggye commits treason,

I will cut off his head myself.

Send Lee Seonggye.

Lee Seonggye is appointed Munhachanseongsa,

a rank of Jong 2 and Chief Border Inspector of

Yanggwang-do, Jeolla-do, and Gyeongsang-do.

Go to Namwon and annihilate the Japanese

pirates who invaded our sacred Goryeo.

The air is cold.

You have to go to battle in the morning.

You should get some sleep.

You don't seem so happy.

I'm happy.

My lifetime wish came true.

Why wouldn't I be happy?

I'm happy.

Honey.

A person's heart is very cunning.

I now realize the suffering and danger

you will face in battle.

Don't worry.

Akibatsu is very brave and

there are many pirates.

It's a dangerous place.

It is a scarier place than hell.

My greed made you go there.

I'm just going to say one thing.

Thank you.

Honey...

Lee Seonggye's 1,500 hundred private soldiers

from Dongbukmyeon joined him in Namgyeong and are headed to Namwon.

If Lee Seonggye puts his mind to it,

he could take power.

He has much resentment against you and the Goryeo court.

You should be prepared.

How about sending someone as a supporting commander to

keep an eye on every move he makes?

Just give the order. I will go.

I know the perfect person.

Who?

We sent a general whose loyalty we're not sure of.

We need to send someone with deep loyalty.

Jeong Mongju.

Poeun?

Lee Seonggye has absolute trust and respect for Jeong Mongju.

As long as Jeong Mongju is by his side,

Lee Seonggye won't try anything.

I'm not the right person for the job.

Why not?

You're very close with Lee Seonggye.

I have a heap of work at the Office of Census Registration.

Besides, I don't have any experience

fighting Japanese pirates.

You have experience as a foreign envoy.

I won't be of any help in battle.

You are the only person to go.

Getting a royal order would be complicated.

Wouldn't it look better for you to volunteer?

I will go if you release Sambong.

Poeun.

Just prohibit him from living in the capital.

That's all I ask.

It would be the same as exile for a gentry with a goal for politics if

he is banned from the capital.

I'm asking you.

Ma'am! Ma'am!

Hello.

I was on my way over there. I have good news.

Sir, what will we do?

What's wrong?

He went to Yeongju and my husband...

What about Sambong?

He's not there.

Japanese pirates invaded them a few months ago.

Most of the people died and

the ones who survived took refuge.

Do you think he's alright?

He should be alive, right?

Honey! Honey! Honey!

- Honey! - Ma'am.

Honey!

Honey...

Namwonsanseong

Those little rats.

Don't be scared! Shoot arrows!

I will take that fortress today.

General!

Reinforcements are coming.

Retreat and lead them to the valley.

Yes, sir!

Retreat!

They must have been defeated.

Let's go after them.

They are still in formation.

They weren't defeated.

They're trying to lure us away.

General.

That looks like the leader, Akibatsu.

General! Give the order to charge!

Don't get excited.

If we go after them, we will be ambushed.

We will all die.

Darn!

I can't believe we have to take orders

from a magistrate.

What's the problem?

You suffered a lot.

We should go inside.

You need a report.

Oh, no.

I think we should check out the enemy camp before the sun sets.

Sure, I will guide you.

Enemy camp at Inwolyeok

To the south is Jirisan,

to the northwest is Hwangsan and

to the northeast is Seongsan.

It's not easy to attack them.

If we make a wrong move, we will be ambushed.

What is the name of that mountain?

It's Hwangsan.

What's over there?

A trail.

If we camp there, they will go around us

and attack us from behind.

That will be the battleground.

Hwangsan.

Who's there?

I'm supporting commander, Jeong Mongju.

Where is general Lee?

He went on reconnaissance with general Bae.

Come on!

Who are they?

Let's go.

They are refugees. We caught them trying to steal our rations.

We can't kill them, so we're making them work.

Let's go.

Mencius?

Is this yours?

Yes.

A thief who reads?

Are you a Confucian scholar?

I'm just a good-for-nothing who

Learns and teaches lies.