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I'm going to ask again.

I'm going to ask again. Episode 34

Are you planning a dynastic revolution? Episode 34

Are you planning a dynastic revolution?

I believe the king should step down and

Lee Seonggye should sit on the throne.

It is a tragedy for everyone

if a king without the power and authority of a king sits on the throne.

I believe Lee Seonggye is the best solution

for the people right now.

You want to end a 470-year dynasty of the Wang clan?

What hope could a rotten dynasty

possibly give to the people?

Will changing the last name of the king bring hope?

Lee Seonggye grew on his own in a border area.

If he becomes king,

the class in power will change.

The royal family is lost in elitism and lost its dignity.

The influential powers are divulging with privileges.

Buddhist monks are trying to justify their rule.

If people-oriented theory and the gentry

who dreams of a righteous government take their places,

wouldn't there be hope in this land?

Hope? No way.

No matter how you justify it,

if the king is abdicated and Lee Seonggye becomes the king,

it is treason and usurpation.

Goryeo will be come a hell with

revolt after revolt.

It won't be hope in this land.

This land will be full of despair.

It isn't an abdication.

I'm going to make His Majesty pass on the throne.

Emperor Yao passed on the throne to Shun over his own son

because Shun had a virtuous personality.

Vacating the throne isn't treason.

It will be forced.

Does a wolf become a sheep because it wears a sheep's mask?

We can avoid bloodshed.

That's enough sophistry.

How long are you going to

ignore the reality?

Poeun, help me.

I'm going to

put Lee Seonggye on the throne with you.

That is my dear wish.

Join me.

Shut that mouth.

Poeun! Listen to me.

Let go of me.

Don't ignore the reality?

Do you know what reality I face?

The reality that you were a traitor.

Sir.

What did he just say?

A traitor?

A traitor?

I have a dream.

A dream?

When we have a nice world to live in,

I want you to be the chancellor and

carry out politics of harmony.

We can't abdicate the king.

Why not?

You must think we lack justification.

That's not true.

Everyone knows that Wang Wu could be Shin Don's son.

Even the emperor of Ming heard that rumor.

If that's true, His Majesty is also of the shin clan.

It's not because we don't have justification.

General Lee Seonggye had the king abdicated

after he withdrew from Wihwado.

It will be too large a burden

if he abdicates another king.

I'm thinking of having His Majesty pass on the throne.

Pass on the throne?

To whom?

Who do you think?

Probably jeongchanggun.

Not jeongchanggun, Lee Seonggye.

What?

What?

What did you just say?

Uncle Sambong said he would put father on the throne.

He is going to gather a majority opinion

for the throne to be passed on.

Is your father going to accept that?

He is a prudent man.

He didn't give a definite answer yet,

but if all is in place, he will do it.

So, there was a reason he suddenly went to Godalsan.

You are full of worries.

Am I?

I heard the rumors.

You might have to carry three rafters on your back soon?

Would you like to put them down?

I don't know if I can if I wanted to.

Then carry them all.

There is a way to nirvana there, too.

Sir.

The council ministers are having a meeting at Heungguksa this evening.

A meeting?

It's being called by Sambong.

He's calling neutral figures, too.

He must be seeking abdication.

He's not.

They want His Majesty to pass on the throne?

Yes, Your Highness.

They think it's too great a burden

to abdicate a king without any fault.

Be strong and be prepared

to protect the country.

They have traitorous minds.

What's the use of opposing?

They will try to usurp the throne.

Isn't there a way to prevent that?

This entire situation is being led

by jeong Dojeon, not Lee Seonggye.

I will convince him.

Please trust me.

Is that you said true?

Pansamsasa Sim Deokgu,

ji Yonghui, Seol jangsu, Seong Seongeun

and Park Yi are going to attend.

Will they agree?

The fact that they are attending means they are half on our side.

All that's left is jeong Mongju.

Shouldn't you convince him?

Sambong!

- Bangu. - You!

What are you doing?

Let go!

What do you think you are doing?

You are government officials and

Confucian scholars.

Are you trying to turn an innocent general into a traitor?

Bangu.

What is the problem?

It is what father wanted, too.

Be quiet!

Bangu...

Stop right now.

I will not let father become a traitor.

I will convince him to change his mind.

Are you alright?

Make full preparations for today's meeting.

Lee Seonggye doesn't seem to be in the capital.

I think he will go straight to Heungguksa.

Have all our colleagues find

where Lee Seonggye is.

Yes, sir.

Poeun.

There is going to be a meeting

led by Lee Seonggye at Heungguksa tonight.

Will you attend?

I heard it will be a successful meeting.

Is there a need for me to attend?

Please leave.

His Majesty will be treated as an abdicated king

and the royal family will be treated with the utmost respect.

There will not be any retaliation against the old forces.

That will be clearly stated in the Lee Seonggye's acceptance.

Who is going to believe a traitor?

Won't people believe it

if you became the chancellor of the first Supreme Council?

I can't believe this.

Are you trying to convince me with a government position?

Me and everyone else will retreat from the front lines

if you wish.

Even if this succeeds, like you said,

there will be aftereffects.

Unite with the new king and

carry out politics of harmony.

There will only be a dynastic revolution

over my dead body.

I don't want you to get hurt.

Create a new world with Lee Seonggye.

There is only one last name for the king.

It is Wang.

Get out of my sight.

A dynastic revolution is a reality that will come.

Please think about it.

I will take my life with His Majesty if I have to,

but I won't accept your proposal.

Take your life?

If the king of this country could kill himself,

do you think I could have done this?

I will wait for you at Heungguksa.

Did you just tell His Majesty to go to Heungguksa?

If you appear and say you won't give up the throne,

you might be able to convince the ministers who are hesitating.

I'm scared.

Why are you saying something so weak?

Our country of 500 years is in danger.

Don't you know that?

I could die if I go there.

You have to be prepared to die and show your dignity.

They wouldn't dare to do such a thing then.

You must go.

I will gather the gentry and protect you.

Listen to me.

Take the gentry and convince Lee Seonggye.

Do you think

this situation can be settled with my words?

Do you expect His Majesty to solve what you can't?

Do you think he will even be able to speak in such a dangerous place?

It will be worse if they take him lightly.

Please convince him.

Your Highness.

I'm begging you.

If the king of this country could kill himself,

do you think I could have done this?

- Sir. - Sir.

Is everyone here?

Everyone has arrived.

Sambong and I will get them to agree.

You just have to accept.

Seonggye, be strong.

Understand?

What about Poeun?

The ministers are waiting.

You should go inside.

Let's go.

You should go in, too.

Forget about him.

Uncle Poeun won't come.

He is right.

Let's go inside.

Sir.

Over there.

Poeun.

Take me to the meeting.

It has been days

since the abdicated king tried to have Lee Seonggye killed and

take the throne again.

King Wu was abdicated,

but he still has powers and

His Majesty is his son.

The country can't be stable in this situation.

Are you suggesting abdication?

Abdication can't be repeated.

We need a more fundamental solution.

Is there one?

The throne could be passed on.

But we can't do that.

The abdicated king and his son

will be come elderly members of the country.

That will cause serious problems.

What problems?

Did you forget the advice Yun Seungsun received from Ming recently?

It said king Wu wasn't king Gongmin's son.

It was just to pick a fight to postpone His Majesty's installment.

Who knows how he will change his mind next year?

Ming's position is

it won't accept His Majesty as a member of the Wang clan.

Passing on the throne

will not be accepted by Ming.

There will be controversy

no matter who takes the throne.

What do you suggest we do then?

Abdicate His Majesty.

Pyeqaipjin.

Abdicate a false king and put a real king on the throne.

That is the justification of the abdication.

Vice-chancellor,

have jeongchanggun Wang Yo succeed

the throne.

Let's take a break.

You have to refuse.

Pyegaipjin means only someone of the Wang clan can be the king.

If His Majesty is abdicated with that as a justification,

you will not be able to succeed the throne.

He wants to prevent someone from another clan

from becoming the king even if he has to sacrifice His Majesty.

That is what Poeun wants.

What is going on?

Is it true Poeun suggested abdication?

It's true.

I'd like to speak with you in private.

Please leave us.

Sir.

Leave us.

I already abdicated a king.

I will not do that again.

Just agree to pyegaipjin.

I will take the lead in abdicating the king.

This is such a surprise.

I didn't know you had such a side to you.

I never imagined

you would plan a dynastic revolution.

But I believe that isn't your true intention.

The king isn't a real king and

Sambong is inciting you.

I'm sure it made you waver.

Sambong isn't like that.

What if it is my true intention?

I will have to take my life

when your coronation is held.

Is maintaining the last name of the king

more important to you than your own life?

In a country ruled by a king, the king's last name is

like hone marrow to a person.

If the clan fails, Goryeo fails.

I have no intention of living in a country

other than Goryeo for one second.

Do you love this awful country that much?

You wouldn't be a child if you abandoned your parents

no matter how awful they were.

It hurts more

because the parents are so awful.

Poeun.

You shed blood

all your life to protect Goryeo.

Put jeongchanggun on the throne and

remain a loyal servant of Goryeo.

Let's continue with the meeting.

Jeong Mongju...

just a minute.

Let me say something first.

This isn't a pleasant topic.

There's no need to have a long discussion.

Let's do as Poeun said.

Sir.

Thank you for coming.

Have a safe trip back.

Sir!

What's going on?

Jeongchanggun is taking the throne?

I have to receive a royal order from the queen dowager, so move.

How did this happen?

I didn't give up on the cause.

I didn't feel this was the right time.

I'm sorry if you're disappointed.

No, my lord. You did well.

When Poeun mentioned pyegaipjin and Ming's advice,

it seemed like the ministers were already inclined.

The fact that you accepted so readily

will be helpful in achieving the cause.

Thank you for understanding me.

I'm the one who is grateful.

If His Majesty was forced to pass on the throne,

Poeun would have chosen death.

Thank you, my lord.

No, I'm grateful.

Wasn't Poeun amazing today?

This was probably the day of his greatest suffering.

A thought occurred while we were talking.

I wanted to be his king.

I wanted to make him my servant.

For sure.

Your Highness,

you can't ignore the wishes of the ministers.

Please consider it.

Your Highness, please give the order.

You can't do this!

You said you would convince Lee Seonggye.

Abdication? Pyegaipjin?

Didn't you know?

His Majesty is of the Shin clan.

Daejehak!

Give the royal order promptly.

Mother.

How dare you barge in here?

Get out!

Daejehak.

Take the abdicated king Shin Chang and the deposed queen out of here.

Yes, sir!

Mother.

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

Mother!

Your Majesty!

Jeong Mongju-

How can you do this?

Take her away right now!

Yes, sir.

Aren't you afraid of the heavens?

You will be punished.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, please show us your face.

Your Majesty.

Come on, push harder.

Lee Yuan.

How is my in-law?

He's fine.

Why are you climbing a wall instead of using your big gate?

Well, guests suddenly appeared.

Minister Bae!

Minister Lee.

Over there. Let's go!

Please accept the royal seal of Goryeo.

Your Majesty.

Darn.

November, 1589.

King Chang was abdicated and jeongchanggun Wang Yo took the throne.

He was the 34th king of Goryeo, king Gongyang.

According to pyegaipjin.

a real member of the Wang clan took the throne again.

A tragic future awaited king Wu and king Chang for being false kings.

Your Majesty, what are you doing?

There's no need to be surprised.

I will show you something rare.

What is that?

They said I'm Shin Don's son.

Grandmother said I was of the Wang clan

right before she passed away.

General Choi Yeong said I was definitely the former king's son.

They still don't believe it,

so I'm going to give them proof.

Did you say proof?

The Wang clan isn't ordinary people.

They are descendants of the dragon king of the west coast.

The Wang clan has dragon scales

somewhere on their bodies.

So do I.

Your Majesty, please calm down.

I haven't seen the scales for a while.

I'm going to make new scales.

I'll show them to you.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Let go! Let go of me!

I said let go!

Let go!

A royal order has been given to execute the criminal Shin Wu.

Your Majesty!

Did you just call me Shin Wu?

There is no time.

Carry out the royal order.

Be sure to tell them when you return.

I'm not of the Shin clan. I'm of the Wang clan.

I'm not Shin Don's son, Shin Wu.

I'm king Gongmin's oldest son, Wang Wu.

Is that understood?

Get on your knees.

You don't believe me?

Fine.

Take a look.

This is proof that I am of the Wang clan.

These are the dragon scales that the descendants of

the dragon king of the west coast have.

Look. They are the sign of a king.

Am I still Shin Wu?

Do you still think I'm Shin Wu?

Why don't you answer me?

I'm Wang Wu, king Gongmin's son!

Your Majesty!

The people who changed my last name

and my father will be cursed...

by the dragon king of the west coast.

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

The day king Wu was executed in Gangneung,

king Chang died in Ganghwado.

It is still questionable

as to whether they were descendants of Shin Don.

According to Goryeo history written by the founders of joseon claim

they are said to be of the Shin clan,

but don't forget that history is always a record by the victors.

What brings you here?

I heard that you took the throne.

I came to congratulate you.

Is that so? It's no big deal.

Thank you for coming.

I was a disloyal servant for leaving the court,

but I truly hope that

Goryeo will stand straight on your virtues.

The vice-chancellor will take care of that.

I just have to sit here and stamp the royal seal when necessary.

Why are you saying something so weak?

Lee Seonggye's power might make falling birds fly,

but the ruler of this country is you, not Lee Seonggye.

What if someone hears you?

Do you want me to suffer because of you?

Your Majesty, don't lose your authority and dignity as a king.

I feel locked up in prison as it is.

If you're going to say that, just leave.

His Majesty seems really afraid.

Everyone who saw him was busy

showering you with praises.

They all want to be on your good side.

What should I do now?

We have to continue with the land reform.

Jo jun is preparing an appeal.

We can't rush it this time.

Discuss it well with Poeun.

What brings you here?

I came to discuss ahead of time

before submitting the appeal for land reform.

I will read it when it is submitted.

Leave me.

What is the problem?

You agreed to pyegaipjin.

But I don't believe you gave up on a dynastic revolution.

I don't want to meet with someone

who has a traitorous mind.

Chanseongsa.

His Majesty is asking for you.

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

Where are you wretches?

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

There you are.

Over here.

Your Majesty!

You wretches.

You wretches.

- Your Majesty. - Where are you?

Gotcha.

Let's see who I caught.

What brings you here?

I was told you wanted to see me.

I did?

Oh, I'm so forgetful.

I think I'm about to be scolded.

Leave us for a while.

You should be taking care of state affairs.

What are you doing?

The vice-chancellor and ministers can take care of state affairs.

What do I know about state affairs?

Servants only assist the king.

It is the king who rules.

Don't you know

how many sacrifices were made to protect your throne?

Please maintain the dignity of a king.

What's the rush?

I was only put on the throne to be a puppet.

Do you think they will just watch if I suddenly act like their master?

Your Majesty.

I know you claimed pyegaipjin as a desperate countermeasure.

That's why I wanted to see you.

I gave a royal edict.

The court is going to get a hit noisy.

That can't be my intention.

Are you saying it should be mine?

Yes.

I'm going to be a fool to maintain the country of the Wang clan.

You will have to protect it.

We should easily get a majority opinion

if jeong Mongju agrees.

will be agree?

He isn't a great landowner like Lee Saek.

He agrees to some aspects of abolishing the private land system.

I will try to convince him.

He seems to be ignoring you.

Will you be able to convince him?

Sir.

What is it?

His Majesty gave a royal edict.

It is to reappoint Lee Saek.

This has to be jeong Mongju's doing.

Lee Saek's return will not be accepted.

What's urgent right now is

abolishing the private land system.

I will gladly agree after land reform.

What's urgent right now is harmony.

That can't be achieved with handshakes, but with positions.

He will be appointed as the panmunhabusa.

That won't be accepted.

I will make it happen.

Poeun.

I don't want to fight with you.

Don't you know that?

Do you want to fight now?

Poeun.