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Good god! Look, Lord Oh!

Have you ever seen ships of such tremendous size?

That is Koryo's fleet!

I've lived by the ocean all my life, but never before

have I seen such a spectacle!

Raise the white flags! Show that we are not the enemy!

Hurry!

We have no time to lose!

Hurry!

Here, General!

Over here!

Commander Park, lead the cavalry and seize the

enemy's afvanced base!

Yes, General!

The infantry and the engineering unit will proceed to Geumsung

Fort, and the main unit will proceed to the government agency.

Yes, General!

General, You've landed successfully.

We owe it all to you, my lady.

Welcome, General. I am Oh Darin.

I am Governor Jonglae. We welcome you.

It is a pleasure to meet you both.

And the remaining troops...?

We've divided our troops to land in three different locations.

The units are landing in Mokpo and Muan to make a

sweep toward Geumsung.

You've done tremen dous work. Let us guide you from here.

Thank you.

I will lead you, General.

Follow her, General. We still have much work to finish here.

I will see yoou shortly. Let us go, my lady.

Escort the General!

Yes!

This can't be real! Are you saying all

those flickering lights are Koryo's fleet?

Yes.

How could I have been stabbed in the back like this?

What happened to our troops?

We are rounding up everyone we have, but we're absurdly

outnumbered.

We must stop them! We must!

Why are they here at the neck of Youngsan River when you

reported of landing in Goha Island and Mokpo?

There is confusion as they landed in multiple locations.

Multiple locations? Just how many are there?

I'm told there're nearly five thousand of them!

Five thousand, you say?

You must return to the base and prepare to face the enemy.

They've caught us of guard, but they will

never get what they what!

At last, Geumsung Landing Operation began like this.

Historical records document this battle in two separate accounts

in the year 903 and 909.

Along with General MacArthur Inchon invasion in the Korean War,

this battle, which capsized the power balance of the Later Three

Kingdoms, is one of what is known in history as The Three Yellow

Sea Landing Operations.

Koryo's naval force led By Wang Guhn successfully lands

in Geumsung, and begins sweeping the unguarded region.

General, Koryo has taken all of our coastal posts in mere 4 hours!

A massive army will soon approach us!

How many men do we have?

There are 1000 soldiers maintaining the fort, and

only 500 here at this base.

I've been duped. Completely duped!

I've been fooled by Jonglae and Oh Darin.

They will not get away with this!

They will die a most gruesome death!

General, we can not maintain this base with the number of soldiers

we have here. We must lure the enemy to Geumsung Fort.

There is no time for that.

We must keep them here and detain them.

Has a messenger been sent to His Majesty?

Yes, but His Majesty's troops are far away, and

We're surrounded by rebel forces.

We must by time.

This game will be over once His Majesty's army arrives.

Let's go!

It appears to be General Sudal and his army.

He is not to be taken lightly.

It was with his foundation that Kyun-hwon established Bekjae.

Their defense force is quite substantial.

But they're hastily assembled ill-trained mob.

Master, all enemy posts along the coast have been captured.

Good work.

Brothers Geumpil and Neungsan have proceeded to Geumsung Port.

And the others?

General Hwang successfully subdued Apae Island, and

landed in Muan.

Good.

Generals Bae and Hong have crossed Ham-pyung, and headed

for Mokpo. They will soon converge with the brothers.

Geumsung Fort is a crucial place.

All of our efforts will be in vain if we can't conquer it.

Yes. But we must first capture that naval base.

Let us attack without delay.

Yes, General.

Commander Park,

Yes, General.

has His Majesty been informed of our landing?

Yes. A messenger was sent back to Song-ak immediately

following our landing.

Good Report our progress to His Majesty on a daily basis.

Yes, General.

Sulhee, you said you wanted a chance to contest sudal.

You may take the van.

Thank you, General. May I proceed now?

Go!

Yes, General!

Who is that curious looking thug approaching us?

It appears to be Park Sulhee, Koryo's commander

who proposed to His Majesty's sister.

Than I shall give him a welcome he will not forget.

He is a lower ranking warrior. Allow me to contend with him.

Fine. Let him see what we're made of.

Yes, General!

Have you any idea who you're contending with?

You're that bodacious rascal Park Sulhee!

I will put your name to shame!

Take your best shot!

How uninspiring! Are there any decent warriors in Bekjae?

That insolent rogue! I will take you on!

You're that infamous Sudal. I shall enjoy this.

Prepare to meet death!

It looks like I may have to step in.

Approache! I will slaughter all of you!

You are indeed worthy of your repute. I am Wang Guhn.

You? You are merely a child! Fine. Let's have a little fun.

All forces attack! Capture the enemy base!

Stop them! We must stop them!

Stop them! We must protect this base!

General, we're outnumbered! We must flee at once!

No! We must drive out the enemy!

We had no chance from the start! You must flee now!

No! We must stop the enemy!

No!

No!

Capture Sudal!

Let those who surrender live!

Do not go after them! Reorganize the troops!

Reorganize the troops!

Sudal has fled to Geumsung Fort.

How could this be? How could I, Sudal, suffer such humiliation?

General, we still have the fort.

We still have hope as long as the fort maintains in our possession.

His Majesty will soon arrive. We must hold up until then.

Let us go.

It is most distressing... I abhor the word "withdrawal".

What disgrace! This is the second time since Daeya.

But we are not retreating in defeat this time.

No, but this leaves me concerned about Kangju,

as Shilla's forces are camped right outside the castle.

Do not fear. We've left behind Prince Shin Guhm and Neungyae

for possible aggression.

But we may have removed too many soldiers...

Shilla won't make any move.

They are unaware that we've pulled out the troops.

That is uncertain. Their informers are everywhere.

If they do detect our movement, they will assume that it is a

strategic action against them.

Let us hurry. Sudal must hold up until we get there

He will, Your Majesty.

He may be undermanned, but Sudal is a brilliant leader.

He must. He must hang in there for a few more days....

General!

General!

King Kyun-hwon's troops have decamped Kangju Castle.

They will pass the ravine at sundwon.

It is just as anticipated.

They are too distracted by Geumsung invasion to

worry about Kangju right now.

Yes. This is where we begin!

Yes! We have less than 3000 men. First, we must break the

enemy's procession and deliver a fierce blow.

We can cause decisive impact by setting up an ambush of 1000

men at the ravine.

And the other 2000 will enter Kangju and recapture the castle.

The Prime Minister is nearing us with additional 1000 soldiers,

so all will go smoothly.

We're up against a force of over 10 000 men.

A slightest oversight can crush us.

Desperation can be a powerful thing.

It is what will ultimately decide this battle.

The enemy is in the state of confusion and we are composed.

Let us divide our troops and initiate action.

Yes

What is slowing us down? Accelerate the pace!

Yes, Your Majesty.

Speed up the procession! Speed up the procession!

General Bang,

Yes, Vice Prime Minister.

This ravine is steep and narrow. Have you sent the advance guard?

Yes. We found no problems.

Do not fear. We're within the boundaries of Bekjae.

Let us hurry. His Majesty is quite anxious.

Here, here!

It if isn't Kyun-hwon the thief! Wipe them out!

Your Majesty, we're being ambushed! You must flee!

Stop them!

Attack!

Stop the enemy!

Flee at once, Your majesty! We will contend with the enemy!

You must flee!

Your Highness! Prince Yang Guhm!

Uncle, I still can't believe what has transpired in Geumsung.

Likewise. No one imagined that the enemy could invade

the center of our land.

Father's dream of capturing Sural has been shattered

once again.

There's nothing we can change now. Wars are unpredictable.

What concerns me now is the deficient defense force we

have here in kangju.

The situation in Geumsung left us with no choice.

Uncle, over there!

It's the enemy! It's Shilla's army!

Shilla and Koryo must've conspired on a pincers attack!

Pardon?

We must prepare for battle!

Send a messenger to His Majesty!

Inform him that Shilla is attacking the castle!

Yes!

The enemy is approaching! Sound the drums!

The enemy is advancing!

Stop the enemy!

We can't let them have this castle!

We must stop them!

How could this have happened?

How many are dead?

It appears we've lost over 3000 men.

Over 3000 thousand? We've lost 3/10 of our entire force!

Your Majesty, the enemy has retreated.

I beg you to preserve your composure.

I can not believe my own eyes...

Your Majesty, it is evident that this was a collaborative

maneuver by Shilla and Koryo. We must quickly go to Geumsung.

Yes. It seems heaven is not helping us this time.

Sudal, and now this...

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

Kangju is in danger! The crown prince requests aid!

I beg you to send support forces!

Support forces?

Vice Prime Minister,

Yes, Your Majesty.

We are being completely crushed.

We've lost over 3000 men in a blink of an eye, and

they want our aid.

Report the conditions in detail.

We are by far outnumbered. We can't hold up much longer!

We must turn back and help them, Your Majesty!

It will be too late by the time we get there.

But Your Majesty, I beg you not to forsake Kangju.

You can't chase after two rabbits at once...

Return.

Instruct the crown prince to abandon the castle and join me.

Yes, Your Majesty.

How could I collapse so miserably?

How could I, Kyun-hwon, be outwitted like this?

This is truly the worse moment of my life!

Your Majesty...

Let us go. We must save Geumsung.

Yes, Your Majesty.

His Majesty has spoken!

Reorganize your units!

March Commander will prepare for procession!

Prepare to march! Prepare to march!

It's a little over seven miles from here to Geumsung Fort.

Without the fort, Geumsung can't be fully subjugated.

I am aware, my lady.

My commanders have taken position outside the fort.

General Hwang, bae, and Young, have already conquered Muan

Castle, and suppressed the area surrounding Mpkpo and Ham-pyung.

Then we've accomplished half of your goal.

But our problem is Geumsung Fort.

General sudal was indeed a superior warrior.

That is correct. He is a ferocious man.

Once he is provoked, becomes unstoppable.

He is probably foaming at the mouth right now.

Yes. Much blood will be shed to conquer the fort.

But we must still.

Kyun-hwon and his army should be headed in our direction by now.

We must complete the conquest before they get here.

Our troops are converging at our camp outside the fort.

It is time you join them, master.

Yes. General Wang must go there and bring this

operation to completion.

Yes, that is my plan. Let us leave without delay.

You have altered the course of our history at last, General.

Veneration of our people will be yours.

That is an undue acclaim. Not my strength, but His

Majesty's virtue is to be accredited.

Yes, of course...

You should leave now, as your commanders await you.

Let us go, my lady. I shall see you again.

Doyoung was right about him indeed!

This operation would not have been possible without

you, my lady.

I appreciate your remark.

There's one thing I'd like to know.

What might that be?

You've captured Geumsung, but how do you plan to preserve a

territory that is in the heart of the enemy's land?

That is my dilemma.

Only access we have from Koryo is by way of the sea.

There is a simple solution.

What would that be?

Establish an eternally binding tie with someone of local power.

But we have you and your father.

But how can you say it will be everlasting?

Time and distance can change many things. Don't you agree?

Well...

Let's revisit the issue another time and hurry to the fort.

His Majesty is on his way, you say?

Yes, General. He is due to arrive in 3 to 4 days.

3 to 4 days... We must hang in there.

We have less than 500 men. Can we hold out that long?

We must. I could not face His Majesty if we lost this fort.

Put everyone on extreme alert.

We must be prepared to give our lives.

We must preserve the fort until His Majesty arrives!

They've done it!

My warriors have secured my flag in the heart of Bekjae!

We exalt you, Your Majesty.

I am truly delighted.

Such fantastic design has been realized!

It is the fruit of your virtue, Your Majesty.

We received the good news during our visit to the empress.

Permit us to congratulate you, Your Majesty.

General Wang is remarkable indeed.

He has fulfilled an unthinkable task!

They have yet to fully conquered Geumsung.

No, but if the landing was successful, so will be the

entire operation.

Koryo has been established in the heart of Bekjae.

The world will be stunned and awed.

We are no longer Koryo. We will have a new name.

I... beg your pardon, Your Majesty?

It seems Supreme Councilor is hard of hearing.

I said this kingdom is no longer Koryo.

I've once before mentioned of renaiming the kingdom.

Do you not recall?

...Yes, but I was taken aback...

What is there to be taken aback?

I spoke of renaiming the land and relocating the capital

for the betterment of the kingdom. Is that understood?

Yes, Your Majesty.

It is a complicated issue, and abruptly brought up.

Empress, what do you say is complicated?

The supreme councilor's denseness is due to old age.

Forgive me, Your Majesty...

Ahjitae,

Yes, Your Majesty.

General Wang is prevailing as I said he would.

This battle is as good as won, so let us proceed to Chulwon now.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Landing was successful, and launched attack against the

enemy military base.

We will receive another news of triumph tomorrow.

King Kyun-hwon's face should be quite a sight right now.

This is our chance to crush him.

We must firmly secure Geumsung as ours.

General, the enemy is preparing to attack.

They were waiting for the darkness.

There are thousands of them.

Numbers don't mean a thing! I am Sudal!

Besides, we're inside the fort and they're below us.

Get out the boiling oil, and prepare to use every single

arrows and rocks we have!

Yes, General!

We must conquer this fort quickly.

If Kyun-hwon and Sudal attack us with combined force,

chances are great that our operation will fail.

Give us your command, General.

Sudal may be strong and clever, but he is caged in.

This fort will come crumbling down tonight!

Indeed it will. Give us your command, General.

I will spearhead the attack.

No. I will take the lead this time.

Allow me the honor. I will not let your down.

No. Allow me the honor.

Do not take Sudal lightly. He is no ordinary warrior.

How would you like to spearhead this attack, General Hong?

Thank you, General. It would be a great honor.

Now them, take the vanguard unite and lead us.

Yes, General. I will bring back Sudal's head.

Follow my lead! Attack the castle!

The attack has begun!

Battle positions!

Advance, you insidious bastards!

I am Sudal!