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Load the guns!

What are you waiting for? Move it! Move it!

What the heck are you doing?

We're dead!

Don't move?

It's going to explode! Drop!

Chil-gu!

Chil-gu! Chil-gu! Wake up, Chil-gu!

Chil-gu! Wake-up!

I need a stretcher! Quick! Bring me a stretcher!

Chil-gu! Chil-gu! Hang in there!

No! You can't die! Chil-gu! Chil-gu!

Quickly remove the body. We will resume our training!

Sir, a man is dead.

What about that?

And many are injured!

We're training for a real war. Can we stop fighting because a man is dead?

Can you stop fighting because a man is injured? Do you think that's possible?

Sir!

Obey the order!

Didn't you hear me? Resume your training!

A fellow recruit is dead!

A friend that ate and slept with us is dead!

Sir!

Shut up and get back to your positions!

If you let a dead friend distract you, you will die! That's war!

Lt. Chung!

Back to your positions!

What's this? Are you going to defy my order?

We're men! We're not animals!

When will you stop treating us like dogs?

We're human beings just like you!

These fools have a death wish!

What do you think you're doing?

Man-duk, drop that right now!

Take your hand off of that sword, or I'll blow us all up!

You don't want to die, do you?

The heck with this training? You go ahead and train without us,

because we're getting out of this miserable place! Right, fellows?

Yeah! We've had enough! Let's get out of here!

Let's go!

Let's go! We're going home!

What do you mean? Why are the gunners on a rampage?

I wish I knew, sir.

What is the meaning of this?

Get out of our way before we blow up this entire place!

How dare you!

Do you know what this is? It's gunpowder!

Does everyone want to die today?

Didn't you hear what we said? Get out of the way!

Stop!

What is the meaning of this?

Don't try to stop us! Step aside!

Hand me that sack!

No! I'm not going to!

We can't live like this!

We can't live another day like dogs and pigs!

Let us go!

How dare you!

Step aside before we set this on fire!

Please let us through! Please!

Let us go! Please!

Stop! Don't come any closer! Or we'll blow this up!

Let us go!

Stop!

Very well. Do whatever you wish!

High Commander!

These men have attempted desertion! Arrest every single one of them!

There was an accident involving an explosion?

Yes, sir.

There were casualties and injuries, but Captain Chung pressed them to

continue the training?

Yes, sir. And recruits Man-duk and Il-gu became enraged, and they...

What are you saying? You mean they struck their captain?

Those no-good rotten punks! And you just stood there and watched?

It happened so fast...

And the recruits were coming at us completely out of control.

Unbelievable!

This is appalling!

He is evil, I tell you.

Captain Chung, that man, is evil!

Who wouldn't defy him? I would've just smashed his head!

Me too.

I heard that Captain Chung beat more of his own men to death than he killed

the enemy barbarians.

That can't be true.

Does everyone lie to you? Why can't you believe me?

There's something else about Captain Chung.

Dae-man!

Did you see that face?

Does he look like he has blood? Does he look like he has tears?

How about those eyes? The man is purely evil!

Desertion must be punished to the fullest extent.

What do you suggest we do? Execute nearly a hundred soldiers?

Surely you know the kind of effort that is required for us to supplement

one new recruit.

But if tolerate desertion, we might as well be building this navy on sand.

We don't know when order will crumble.

The recruits can't be held solely responsible for this.

I agree with Commandant Shin.

We should investigate the events that led up to this.

How could you let this happen?

A group desertion attempt? This is unimaginable?

Keeping the soldiers disciplined is not the only job a leader has.

It is also your duty to listen to your men and respond to them.

I will assume the responsibility.

I will assume full responsibility and resign from my post.

Captain Chung...

It's regretful, but that may be the best resolution.

Resign?

Yes, sir.

Do you think that will make up for what you've done?

What did you do wrong?

You must at least know your crime if you wish to assume the responsibility.

I... I killed a subordinate.

So how will your resignation make up for this?

You're notifying to bear the responsibility. You're trying

to run away from it! Isn't that right?

Captain Chung, how about having another talk with the high commander?

Perhaps that would be best.

We don't like this either, but I suppose we should try to settle

this as peacefully as possible.

Captain Chung...

Let us wait, Commandant Shin.

The high commander will make a decision.

Our fear is that he will make a rash decision.

There will be great disapproval and criticism

if he comes down on the recruits with the sword.

The warriors are very concerned.

They fear you will have to bear an outcry of resentment and disapproval

if they are punished.

Do you as well, Constable Kwon?

It won't be easy to appease the soldiers.

Then must sacrifice Chung Oon?

Atten-hut!

Recruits Chun Il-gu and Bang Man-duk have committed a great crime stealing

weapons and instigating their fellow recruits to attempt group desertion,

and they will be punished to the fullest extent!

Execute them and display their heads at the gate so that their crime will

serve as a lesson to all!

Sir!

This is wrong!

Sir!

This is wrong! We haven't done anything wrong!

Please don't kill us!

Sir!

The rest of the recruits who had joined their unthinkable act to

desert this naval station will each be punished by flogging of 80 lashes!

Carry out the sentence immediately.

No! You can't do this, sir!

Captain Chung, you are to stay out of this.

They are my subordinates. I am responsible for their offense!

Punish me instead!

Please sir, execute me instead.

Still trying to evade your responsibility, Captain Chung?

Sir...

What are you waiting for? Carry out the execution?

Sir!

Lt. Song.

Yes, sir.

Take Captain Chung out of here.

Sir!

Now!

Let go of me!

Please, sir!

Restrain him!

No, sir! You can't do this! Please? Don't do this?

Carry out the execution.

High commander!

Please don't kill us! Please!

Don't expect gratitude from me, sir.

I did not want to keep my job at the price of my men's lives.

You should've dismissed me.

If you had stopped the training exercise after the accident,

I would've dismissed you.

You cannot make up for this with your resignation.

The only way to atone for this is by pushing your men even harder

so that this kind of tragedy is never repeated.

I'm sure you know that.

A gunner must never lose his cool under any circumstances

because the moment that he does, he puts the allies in danger.

If that is so on land, the danger at sea have to be twice, no, three

times greater.

That's what we were trying to teach our men? "You in your own way and me in mine"...

so that we can send as many of them back home alive as possible.

In the royal court of Chosun, yet another power shift was on the rise,

as Envoy Kim Ung-nam returned from Ming and delivered the Imperial edict

of Ming to King Sonjo.

Without Yoon Du-su's wise counsel, we, Chosun could've caused great concern

of our father country Ming.

In consideration of this great service, I have decided to release Lord Yoon

from banishment and return him to his homestead. Let there be no objections.

But Your Majesty, Yoon Du-su is an offender who had once betrayed you.

The Censorate will not intervene!

Any attempt to harm Yoon Du-su will be seen as contempt against the father

country and punished accordingly!

Your Majesty, your grace is infinite!

His Majesty has released Yoon Du-su to his homestead.

What will be next? Reinstatement?

I wouldn't be surprised...

You are so nonchalant, Left Minister.

The Emperor of Ming has ordered us to collaborate with Thailand

and Okinawa and attack Japan!

Yes, he did...

But you were the one who fight hardest against the preemptive aggression option.

How can you be so nonchalant?

Sung-ryong...

Even weeds are difficult to clear when it has been left to grow and thrive.

I wish they were nipped in the bud, but since they weren't, they should

at least be put to good use as fertilizer. Right, my lord?

If Japan is indeed preparing a war, I intend to let them be for now.

Whether we attack or defend, there is only one real enemy.

We may hold different views, but it may not be a bad idea to join hands

for a while against a common enemy.

That is the wisdom of using weeds as fertilizer.

Your Majesty, what brings you to my humble home?

Longing for a faithful servant led me here.

Your grace is immeasurable, Your Majesty!

You must have been quite hurt and disappointed with me.

I have overlooked your loyally and ignored you time and time again.

No, Your Majesty! I am indeed guilty of having misread your

intent and cause you great distress.

Know this.

I have not had a day of peace since the day I sent you away.

You have not been forgotten. And I wish to place you to important service soon.

I came to you today to discuss the affairs of the state.

The court of Ming seems greatly concerned about the Japanese.

I'm sure you know that they want us to take preemptive action.

Your Majesty, I believe that good men are at the heart of all endeavors.

I advise you to place good warriors around you who will turn this country

into a strong nation.

Good warriors?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Whom do you speak of?

Call them close. I shall pour them a drink.

I am deeply impressed by your strength and skill.

Thank you, Your Majesty!

You are indeed veteran warriors of hundred battles that thread through

the frontlines of the Six Camps.

It gives me great comfort to have you as my warriors.

Your Majesty, would Tsushima island suffice?

Tsushima island? Are you offering to get me Tsushima island?

We would not stop there, Your Majesty. Just give us our command, and we will

work together to bring the entire Japan to your feet!

General Shin, you are before His Majesty the King!

Refrain from egotistical bombast!

Do you think we can't do it?

We've brought tens of thousands of barbarians to our feet!

How could we fear the Japanese?

They have weapon called muskets. A sample that their envoys brought

us is on display at the Department of Defense.

Muskets? Muskets are nothing to be feared.

It is about as small as our Seung-ja guns, and as you all know, guns have

terrible accuracy.

Our rimfire arrows are far more superior.

Your Majesty, all we need is a well- trained cavalry armed with rimfire

arrows, and obliterating the Japanese will be a walk int he park!

Refreshing? It's been a while since I heard pleasing words!

You please me greatly. I like your confidence and spirit!

Constable of Buryong Won Kyun.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I will take a glass of punishment wine from you.

Your Majesty, it is unthinkable!

How else am I to pay for falling to place a competent warrior like you

to important service?

Your Majesty...

Pour the wine.

From now on, you will be cherished and put to important service.

So let go of the disappointments of the past, and work even harder for

the safety and security of this kingdom.

Your grace is immeasurable.

Left Minister, you have many friends of great talent.

Is it because you are a man of such great capacity?

I am overwhelmed by the undeserved praise.

At last, I am filled with true relief.

I've gained two fearless warriors and I feel, as thought I have gained

an army of thousands.

Don't you, Left Minister?

Yes, Your Majesty. Now that you've gained competent warriors, I urge

you to inspect the military stations around the country.

The best warriors cannot guarantee victory without sufficient resources.

Yes... I will give that a thought.

You're back, sir.

You're back, Baron.

What are you doing outside?

I trust that you purchased everything on the list?

Of course, sir.

Supervisor Byun, how did it go in Naju? Were you able to find decent vessels?

Yes, sir. But why do we need three merchant vessels, sir?

We've not large enough yet to operate our own cargo vessels.

That's not for you to worry about. Just do what you're told.

Yes, my lady...

You may go now.

We better keep an eye on Supervisor Byun.

He is too curious and too nosy.

He'll soon develop a big head and act like he's the boss.

Like you?

You snatched the treasures that your master buried here in Chosun.

I don't understand your boss.

He's a fool for deserting a smart girl like you.

Some brothers betray their sisters.

What's to stop masters from betraying their servants?

Do you still hold that against me?

No, I don't. We're even.

You stabbed me but left me alive...

And you saved me when I was clinging to life after falling off a cliff.

Now I will take vengeance on the master that betrayed me.

By the way, if what you say is true, there's going to be a war soon.

Aren't we better off buying things like silver and gold?

Why do we need to set up a merchant group, buy snips and keep piles of

general merchandise in Kang-hwa?

The Japanese forces won't be able to reach Kang-hwa.

People still need food and clothes in war, and prices of goods will soar.

And now we must make some friends in high places so we can move around

freely during war.

You can't get through the red tapes without dropping names in this world.

You're young men! Why are you so weak?

I'm suspicious, you two!

Mujik, you're incorrigible.

Hi, Hong!

When are you going to stop doing this?

How many times did I tell you? Leave this kind of work to the

haulers and just lead the supervisors.

No, no, I'm not interested in being a supervisor or a baron.

I like doing this. This is what makes me happy.

Oh, Mujik...

Hong, I'm very happy and very comfortable.

You know, Hong, real happiness is peace at heart.

I'm so stupid. I'm going to be an old man. Why couldn't I see that sooner?

Lord Yu, how have you fared?

I see you still enjoy barging in unannounced.

I begged him to announce himself, but he wouldn't listen.

Of course not. What brings you to my home anyway?

What are you up to now?

"Tactics of Warfare that Minimize Damage"

Are you writing a book about military arts?

I heard His Majesty called Won Kyun and Shin Lip today.

They say he cheered and laughed as he watched their circus act.

Suk-bong, a circus act?

Lord Yu, you're a great man except you're too guarded.

You're too cautious and sparing in your words.

You must know the basics of military arts if you're writing a book about it.

The maximum number of men that one peerless warrior can directly command

is one hundred.

How can we leave the fate of Chosun in their hands?

Sending competent warriors to the front is an important task nonetheless.

But like you said, a war cannot be won by two strong warriors.

I'm told that making any kind of defensive preparations is a

daunting task due to lack of funds...

What does that dimwitted friend of yours say?

I heard that worrywart became the high commander of Left Cholla Navy.

Suk-bong...

He worries more about the country than you or the King, so he must've started

all kind of things by now.

Why does he do so much when no one recognizes his efforts?

Fighting with the pen...

I don't think I can give up the idea all together just yet.

Do you think I'm weak?

I trust you understand that it comes from my desperate desire to save the

country from being thrown into a merciless storm of war.

But it looks like the pen will not be enough now, but

there is so little that I can do...

Left Cholla Naval Station?

I wish I could go myself, but I cannot leave the city as you know.

It is a lot to ask of a woman, but...

No. I will go. I will make the trip.

Thanks. Then I better go now.

No, I'll see myself out.

I'm sending you a copy of a book on military tactics I have compiled.

I hope it will help you.

I am anguished when I think about the pain and frustration you must be

feeling watching your men go hungry because there is not enough food

when they are put to grueling work day and night.

I am trying everything I can to appropriate funds.

Funds...

At the time, we have eight galleys completed.

The remaining seven will be completed on time as scheduled.

Sir, would you take a look at this for me?

It's about the angle of the roof.

It was different on the model, but I think it wouldn't be a bad idea to do

modify it like this.

Wouldn't there be difficulty putting iron plates on the roof if you

increase the angle?

Iron is pliable, so...

I have something to report, but I will return later if this is a bad time.

No, no.

Let us give it some thought and discuss this again later.

Yes, sir.

Continue.

We may need to establish another blacksmith's shop to forge the

iron plats for the Turtle Ship separately.

Commander!

The shops that we have now facilitates forging of weapons and does not

accommodate what is required for the ship building.

But again, to resolve these problems...

Is the budget the issue again?

Yes, sir.

Wow! She just smiled at me!

Who is that woman?

I think my heart is going to burst out of my chest!

Stop drooling. You're going to cause a flood.

Did you see her? She's an angel from heaven!

Stop dreaming. Snap out of it!

You don't have a chance with a lady like that.

Let me dream, Mama. After all it doesn't cost anything to dream.

The man never rests...

Where did he find the time to write a book in his busy schedule?

Is he well?

Yes.

What is this?

Would it be enough to at least buy a mast?

I've paid attention to Minister Yu's sighs.

I know that they come from his love for the country.

I'd like to help.

This is my country as well.

I wish I could do more, but this is the only way I know how.

Please accept.

Does it displease you because it was acquired by a woman selling

her smiles and her talents?

No. Thank you.

I will put it to valuable use.

You are in charge of the storehouses in this base. Isn't that correct?

Yes, sir.

Who is this suspicious man?

Why did you call in a civilian to the armory?

Don't you know that this violation is punishable by 20 lashes?

This is my son, sir. He is not a suspicious man.

He just wanted to help his old father.

Is this the truth?

Yes, sir. This is his son Han-su.

Moral rules of human relations come before the military codes of conduct.

Carry on.

Don't you know how to salute your superior officer?

Stand up straight! Look at your sloppy uniform!

Get back up at once!

Lt. Yi Young-nam, sir.

You must be the newly appointed high commander.

What brings you today, sir? We weren't expecting you until tomorrow.

Take of this uniform!

You don't deserve to be called a warrior!

Sir!