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Your Majesty,

Your Majesty, Episode 32

I will go to Ming with the vice-chancellor. Episode 32

I will go to Ming with the vice-chancellor.

You can't do that.

The vice-chancellor is in charge of the internal politics of Goryeo.

He must not leave his position.

The Ming emperor thinks His Majesty took the throne as the result of a rebellion.

The best way to clear this up is for the vice-chancellor to explain

since he knows that situation best and he is in charge of military power.

Vice-chancellor.

Let's go to Ming.

Why are you making such an excessive demand?

What do you think will happen if the chancellor and vice-chancellor

both leave Goryeo at once?

Excessive?

That's a strange thing to say.

The vice-chancellor should go to convince the emperor.

It will be a dangerous mission,

so the chancellor is willing to share the burden.

He is going to escort him.

He is right.

The chancellor made a difficult decision.

The vice-chancellor should respond.

There's no need!

Vice-chancellor, you must not go.

Vice-chancellor, think of our state affairs.

We are in the royal hall!

Be quiet.

Vice-chancellor, why are you hesitating?

I know you will not ignore Goryeo when it is in danger.

Go with me.

I will speak.

As a servant of the government,

I'd jump into hell if I had to.

Sir.

But, many officials are against this.

Please give me some time to think about it.

Why are you being so pathetic?

I won't take a lot of time.

You responded well.

I was nervous

because I thought you might get mad and say you would go.

We only put out a fire temporarily.

It's too early to be happy about it.

What do you want?

Vice-chancellor, make a decision quickly.

The chancellor is willing to risk it.

You have military power.

Are you worried about your safety?

Watch what you say!

If you don't want people to speculate, make a decision quickly.

We are talking about two top officials going as envoys.

We should be prudent about it.

Why are you rushing it?

The chancellor might have to think about it,

but the vice-chancellor doesn't.

What?

When relations worsened with Ming,

it was Lee Seonggye who claimed that

Lee Inim should be sent to Ming to settle the matter.

He shouldn't have a different opinion

just because he has to go.

I understand. Leave now.

We will wait for a speedy decision.

Let's go.

Those wretches are all talk.

This is just the beginning.

The gentry following Lee Saek will

start to make appeals tomorrow.

You must not side with Lee Seonggye on this matter.

What is wrong with you?

You taught us to reject tricks and plots

and carry out fair and transparent politics.

I'm sorry for saying this,

but what you did today was a plot.

If the water is clean, you wash your hat string and

if the water is dirty, you wash your feet.

Do you think fair and transparent behavior can solve this?

The king's authority is lost.

The country's power is in the hands of one general.

Jeong Dojeon and Jo jun are trying to ruin the basis of this country

using land reform as an excuse.

Lee Seonggye purged Lee Inim and his factions and

prevented the fall of the country by withdrawing from Wihwado.

It is a hit of a rush to seek land reform,

but it is out of loyalty to save the people.

You can't deny that.

Loyalty can't justify the results.

What's certain is for this country to stand straight,

Lee Seonggye and his factions have to disappear.

Master.

You should stay away from Lee Seonggye and Dojeon.

What brings you here?

I probably came to say the opposite of what he said.

You're not even going to call him

master now?

Control the gentry.

Lee Seonggye will not go to Ming.

If you don't want internal politics to be destroyed, make an effort.

You and Lee Seonggye ignored

my request to postpone land reform.

The result was what happened today.

Don't expect me to help anymore.

There's no time to breathe.

Byeon Anyeol's military forces joined in.

He will have to go to Ming because of public opinion.

We have to find a way.

Bangwon, over there.

I don't involve myself with court matters.

I only pray to Buddha.

But I'm going to say something.

Go ahead, Your Highness.

Go to Ming with the chancellor.

I know you don't want to.

I also know it is dangerous.

But that is the only way right now.

I will think about it and let you know.

Dozens of servants put their lives on the line every year to go to Ming.

Why is such a courageous man hesitating?

I will think about it and let you know.

I should go now.

He must be looking for a way out.

It's not going to be easy.

Did you want to see me?

Yes.

How is your father doing?

He hasn't left his room.

How do you think we should solve this?

We should go after Lee Saek.

He might not have actual power,

but he is revered by Confucian scholars.

If he is eliminated,

do you think public sentiments will sway toward your father?

The Ming emperor's suspicions regarding your father will only be confirmed.

Then, are we to let him go to Ming?

Where is Dalicheng?

The land of the Three Hans is far.

A person's face is haggard.

A wanderer's soul is dying.

What is this?

It is a poem written by Kim Guyeong.

He went to Ming as an envoy.

The emperor exiled him and he died.

That is the fate of an envoy of a weak country.

If you cross the emperor,

you will be exiled or imprisoned.

You might even be killed.

Do you know why I'm giving this to you?

I do.

I will go to Ming.

Bangwon, what did you just say?

I will go to Ming in your place.

What?

Stop talking nonsense and leave.

If you allow it,

I will settle it with Lee Saek.

I told you to leave.

Do you know what you're saying?

Yes. I could die there.

And you're still saying this?

What parent would send his son to die, so he can live?

What child would watch his father die?

Zhu Yuanzhang will not let you live

to prevent future troubles.

It's a different matter if I go.

will be kill me and become your enemy?

Or will be welcome me and make you pro-Ming?

He will think about that.

I have a higher chance of returning alive.

This won't do.

Get my horse ready.

Where are you going?

He's talking nonsense because I'm sitting around like this.

I have to see His Majesty.

Father.

Honey.

Please calm down and listen to what Bangwon has to say.

There's no need to listen to nonsense.

Father.

You have to send Bangwon.

You must.

This is my fight.

If anyone has to die in the fight, it should be me.

I don't want to use my son as a shield

to save my life.

If anything happens to you,

we'll all die anyway.

What?

If you kill the enemy leader in battle,

victory is decided and the battle ends.

But in court, even after the enemy leader is killed,

it doesn't end until his family and factions are all killed.

Politics can be worse than battle.

Please remain cool-headed.

I will be sure to return alive.

Please allow it.

Bangwon.

Lee Seonggye's son, Lee Bangwon,

will be going to Ming instead.

Nonsense.

I won't accept that.

If you refuse,

Lee Seonggye will take to bed tomorrow.

He has diabetes.

All this stress worsened his symptoms.

He can't go to Ming as an envoy

when he is ill.

If you still insist on him going,

this battle won't end until one person dies.

Are you threatening me?

I'm only stating the facts,

so that you may make a wise decision.

If you agree, we will give you 30% of

the military power and court positions.

I will think about it

if you withdraw the land reform proposal.

You're telling me to surrender.

I can't do that.

Then we have nothing more to talk about.

Leave now.

We're willing to have a truce.

We will stop the land surveys in Gyeonggi

and any work on land reform and

there won't be any political retaliation either.

Enough sweet talk.

Do you think I don't know

you want to monopolize state affairs while I'm gone?

That's unduly worry.

Bangwon is Lee Seonggye's favorite son.

He will be your hostage.

What could we do in Goryeo?

There will be no more conceding.

I will go to Nanjing now.

Have a nice trip.

Don't be so sad.

Don't worry. I will return safely.

Take this.

Isn't this a brush pouch?

You have an important mission.

You should carry a brush.

She embroidered that for several nights.

Mother.

Have a safe trip.

I will pray to Buddha for your safe return.

Okay, don't worry.

I should be going. I'm sorry I can't go.

I wasn't thinking.

Since you will be remaining here,

I can make the trip in comfort.

I will take good care of your son.

Thank you. Please do that.

Let's go.

I hope they return safely.

There is one thing

we have to do with regard to that.

What is that?

Let's go to the conference hall.

There are many appeals to look at.

Do we have to go this far?

It is unavoidable for the safe return of the envoys.

We have to make it clear that

we didn't mean to attack Yodong.

That's right.

If we let Choi Yeong live, the emperor will keep finding fault.

There aren't any dissenting opinions in court,

so make a decision.

Choi Yeong was already punished.

He was interrogated and exiled.

He is living a lonely life in a remote area.

You have to do this.

Poeun, do you agree with this?

Yes.

It is for the safety of the envoys

and a stable relationship with Ming.

I'm sure Choi Yeong will understand.

What's going on?

There is an order to transport you

to the capital.

Seonggye.

Is the general here?

He was just taken to Sungeumbu.

I'd like to be alone.

Leave me.

He said he would like to see you.

Hello.

I won't make any excuses.

I won't ask for your understanding

or your forgiveness.

I didn't ask you to come to criticize you.

This is all the will of Heaven.

A man shouldn't linger over the past.

General.

I have a favor to ask.

Go ahead.

I'm going to die and

become a spirit that protects Goryeo.

Guard Goryeo here in this world.

Will you do that?

It's my last wish to someone

who I considered as a son.

Think of it as my last will.

General.

I will promise you one thing.

I will create a nice world.

A nice world?

Yes.

A world I won't be ashamed about

when I see you in the next world.

The criminal, Choi Yeong, will listen.

You achieved much merit by defeating Japanese pirates,

but your crime was also great.

You ignored the ministers and

led an attack on Yodong.

You put the country in danger.

You took the king's word lightly

and coveted power, thereby,

you are sentenced to death.

I coveted power?

I, Choi Yeong, will make this clear.

If I ever had any personal greed,

grass will grow from my grave.

If I have nothing to be ashamed of,

grass will not grow.

Remember that.

Carry out the sentence.

Hurray for Goryeo.

Choi Yeong.

He was horn in the family of a founding servant of Goryeo.

He had a fine character and vigor.

He walked the path of a military man early.

He defeated the Red Turbans and

took part of Yuan territory west of Amnokgang.

He conquered Tamna and

achieved a victory in the Hongsan Battle.

He was called gray-haired myriarchy Chm' by Japanese pirates

and was a subject of fear.

He was respected by the people.

He accomplished much as a general,

but he made mistakes as a politician.

He lived by his father's will to see gold like stone and

lived an upright life.

His life is still a good example today.

His family clan was from Dongju and his posthumous name is Mumin.

What is this?

I heard you've been drinking a lot lately.

Ginseng is best for neutralizing alcohol.

Thank you.

I can eat this with a drink.

The real fight will begin

when Lee Saek returns.

You have to be strong in body and mind.

Don't worry. I'm alright.

Seonggye, the envoys are back.

Bangwon?

1389. lee Saek's group of envoys returned.

He explained about the withdrawal from Wihwado and

about the abdication of king Wu,

but failed in changing Ming's attitude.

After their return,

the conflict between the radicals and moderates continued.

Once again, the issue was land reform.

If you agree to turning all land into public land and

redistributing it,

we will reflect your opinions as much as possible.

Make a broad decision.

We told you several times.

We will not agree to a view that sees private land as a sin.

We don't have to abolish private land.

We should try to prevent mergers of land.

How frustrating.

How can we prevent that when private land exists?

We can implement a system of

one owner for one field.

One owner for one field?

Since we neglected reckless mergers,

some fields have 2-3 owners and

some have 7-8 owners.

If we trace the sales records to find the real owner and

set ownership straight,

the people won't be unjustly exploited.

This is Lee Saek's last proposal.

How can a respected Confucian scholar

have such narrow insight?

Watch what you say!

The success of a country comes from the livelihood of the people and

that comes from balanced land.

Zhou distributed land equally and lasted for 800 years,

but Jin didn't have such a system

and only lasted 15 years.

Private land is the cause of a country's fall.

It's your insight that is narrow.

Goryeo lasted for centuries with the private land system.

So, was Goryeo a country?

What?

Dongjeong-

It sounds like you want to change the country

if we don't abolish

the private land system.

Look here! Watch what you say!

I was always curious. I was just asking.

Your claims are so ideal.

I keep getting other thoughts.

I'm sorry if I made a slip of the tongue.

We can't put the country in chaos because of this matter.

Whether we abolish private land or go with one owner for one field,

the Supreme Council will vote.

The lower officials are inclining

toward Lee Saek's proposal of one owner for one field

as being realistic.

Lee Saek's factions are pressuring

for a council vote.

We have to prevent that.

We can't guarantee a victory

if they vote on the matter.

That isn't the problem right now.

They seem to be suspicious of our intentions of wanting

to abolish private land.

What?

What should we do?

If we go with a vote,

both sides will be heavily burdened.

Lee Saek's proposal is reformative, too.

How about conceding one step?

I don't understand Lee Saek.

I thought Nee-Confucianism was about caring for the people.

How can someone like him be

so anxious about protecting private land?

You have to seek unity.

Who is that unity for?

What about the people who will be disappointed about not getting land?

Why are you asking him to concede?

You make it sound like he's conceding,

but it's only giving in to the powers

who want to protect their vested rights.

This attitude of yours is the reason

Lee Seonggye is being misunderstood.

Misunderstood?

People think you and your factions are seeking excessive land reform

to put Lee Seonggye on the throne.

Poeun.

Be the wise man you used to be.

I'm asking you.

Everyone is so smart.

They're as good as fortunetellers.

What should we do?

We have to stop such suspicion from spreading.

Agree to the vote for now.

For now... For now...

We will begin the vote on land reform.

Chancellor.

I don't think it's right to decide

such an important national matter with a vote.

If this becomes a custom,

the council members will avoid discussion

and seek to win the majority.

What does the vice-chancellor think?

It won't do any good to stall.

Let's decide right now.

Vice-chancellor.

The vice-chancellor agreed.

Let's take a vote.

I will abstain.

Stand if you agree to abolishing the private land system.

You may sit.

Stand if you agree to one owner

for one field.

You may sit.

The decision is one owner for one field.

There will be no more disputes

over this matter.

We have no choice now.

It is clear they are enemies of our cause.

They must be eliminated.

Uncle Sambong.

Be the wise man you used to be.

I'm asking you.

Did you want to see me?

Ujae.

We have to eliminate Lee Saek's factions.

Begin an internal investigation.

I will do that.

Lee Seonggye was so impudent.

He was taught a lesson.

The heavens are helping you.

You will get a chance to return to the throne soon.

An emperor shouldn't just sit and stare at the sky.

Did you send word to Kim Yeo?

Yes, he should arrive soon.

Your Majesty, it's Kim Jeo.

Come in.

Jeong Deukhu, you're here, too.

You must have suffered a lot.

Kill us for our disloyalty.

You are going to get sick.

Stop drinking.

Don't say that.

I won't fall ill from a drink.

Nobody can heat alcohol.

I can. I'm Lee Seonggye.

I know you have many concerns.

Don't rely on alcohol. Let's go to a famous temple.

Thank you.

But I committed so many sins.

I can't face Buddha.

Honey.

Honey.

I'm still going to create a nice world.

I'm going to do that for sure.

My uncle died an unjust death because of Lee Seonggye.

I'm sure he can't close his eyes.

How can I get revenge?

I heard Lee Seonggye was dispirited.

Is that true?

Yes, Your Majesty.

General Byeon Anyeol is still in court and

the royal relatives still have power.

The influential families are hostile against Lee Seonggye for trying to abolish

the private land system.

They just can't say anything because they fear him.

More people are hoping that you take the throne again and

punish the traitor.

That is the problem.

What is he going to do if there is public opinion for me

to take the throne again?

He will try to kill me.

Don't worry about that.

We won't let that happen.

Take this.

Do something for me.

You mean...

Kill Lee Seonggye.