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1592, 1593, 1594...

Two full years since the enemy came from across the sea...

My fleet fought against the enemy in 19 battles and

defeated them each time, but the enemy is still here...

Tedious stalemate continues with Kyunneryang between us.

It is because the enemy knows us as much as we know the enemy

and because this is the limit of my navy's current ability.

But this war cannot be allowed to continue in indefinitely.

We must find a way to defeat the enemy.

It is time for my fleet to make a new leap.

Military service exam...

Acquiring a new group of competent leaders...

that is the beginning of that leap.

Loading sequence is artillerymen's most basic knowledge!

All new recruits will wear that band around the head at all times until

you have learned them by heart.

Just look at each other whenever you're in doubt. Understood?

Yes, sir!

- Artillery leader! - Yes, Lieutenant!

Start the training!

Yes, sir!

Positions!

Hustle! Hustle!

You're too slow!

Sit down!

Stand up!

Sit down!

Stand up!

Sit down!

Another shipbuilding project, sir?

Yes.

We will not stop building until this Navy is 300 battleships strong.

Is this possible, sir?

This navy consumes 180 sacks of rice in one day.

And that's after reducing the portion from 24 oz to 16 oz per meal.

Between the offerings to the Royal Court and provisions for

the Ming Army, we do not know how long we can last

with the current production of crops.

I know it will not be easy.

That is an understatement, sir.

Sir, it costs 150 sacks of rice to build one galley.

That's enough rice to feed 15.000 troops.

But you're talking about building not one but 150 ships.

This is just plain impossible, sir.

This is how it's always been. We have always worked like this.

The Chosun Navy has always challenged the impossible

and prevailed each time.

We need to build a stronger navy.

This is an indispensable mission

in order to destroy the enemy without foreign aid.

The enemy is not our only obstacle.

We must be ready to tackle any fight in any situations.

Let us put faith in the latent power of Chosun Navy one more time.

Three hundred galleys...

Will that man ever stop dreaming?

I know.

First he makes lowborn peasants military officers and now this.

By the way, sir, what do we do with the

new petty officers Chun Seung-ho and Suh Han-su?

What do you mean what do we do with them?

One is a lowborn oarsmen, and the other one is a peasant.

Just watch them for a while.

Being a military officer is not as easy as it looks.

All Right Kyung-sang Navy personnel's future is at my mercy.

I will simply dismiss those who fail to perform their duties.

Military officers are not made overnight.

Soon the world will see how futile Yi Soon-shin's dream really is.

One of your duties as advance guards is to infiltrate deep into

the enemy camp and harass the enemy.

In order to move in efficiently,

conduct your mission and get out safely, training is vital!

Again!

Again!

I gave you an order! Try again!

No!

What?

We're fed poorly and we never rest!

The Chosun Navy has always fought under unfavorable conditions.

Now try again. Back to your position!

No, we need a break!

Han-su, don't think that can boss around because

you're in that uniform!

Is that how you talk to your superior?

How dare you snap at an officer! You need to be taught a lesson!

Please, sir. This is my fault.

So you know. You're not a stupid as you look.

In my office!

How can you call yourself an officer

when you can't even control your men?

Discipline has deteriorated since

dogs and pigs have been running around in officers uniforms.

Lt. Suh, do our job right!

If you muddy the water in the Right Kyung-sang Navy because

you can't control your men,

I will make sure that your uniform comes off.

Dismissed!

Lt. Suh, what happened? What did Magistrate Ki want?

Sir...

Did he pick on you again?

I swear I'll...

Don't sir.

It's his job to admonish me if I don't do my job.

Why are you getting upset?

I know that man.

He's purposely giving you a hard time!

Why? Because I'm a peasant?

Maybe you're the one who doesn't have any faith in me.

Are you sure you're not defending me and treating me differently

because I'm a peasant?

Lt. Suh...

If you do, you're just like Magistrate Ki.

Watch me. I'll be all right.

Han-su...

Have faith in me.

Kid...

You've allowed peasants to hold office?

On top of that, you went to the naval headquarters and personally

delivered their certificates of appointment?

Preservation of solemn distinction between the nobles and the means is

an order that the Royal House has maintained for the last 200 years.

How could you dispense with it so quickly?

Father, King Sejong had appointed

peasant Chang Young-shil as a high official.

Consider his great accomplishments.

The Water Clock that Chang invented is still in use today.

This is an excellent example that teaches us talent should be put

to service of the county regardless of social caste,

but this was over 150 years ago.

Did everyone take note?

My son, the Crown Prince is truly astute!

Indeed he possesses qualities of a wise and benevolent king.

Does he not?

How could I possibly intervene with your purpose so commendable?

I shall let you follow your heart.

I will gladly sit back and watch my son run the tributary court.

Thank you, Father.

Your Majesty, may I ask why you give the Crown Prince...

no, Yi Soon-shin... your approval?

There will be men that gather around the Crown Prince.

Find out who they are.

Your Majesty...

First I must sift out the rocks from the jades in the Royal Court.

I must find out who among my men takes my sovereignty lightly

and drain them of strength first.

As for Yi Soon-shin, keep a close eye on him for now.

He is the one with military power and public trust.

And now he is filling the navy with his own henchmen.

It is obvious what he is after.

How could I restore order in this country if I fail to suppress him?

Don't you agree?

Run a salt farm, sir?

Yes.

Admiral...

If we harvest salt and distribute them through merchants, we will

be able to procure much of the funds necessary for shipbuilding.

Admiral...

These are the men with the knew-how.

Provide them with the manpower they require.

Sit down, we must discuss the details.

Sit down.

Please reconsider, sir.

I cannot support you on this, sir.

Commander Yi...

There are things that soldiers cannot do, sir.

Are you proposing that we run a business through merchants

on a military base, sir?

There is no other way.

We can postpone the shipbuilding project.

Then how can we quickly bring this war to an end?

There will be those who attempt to distort your intention, sir.

Constable Kwon...

You must be careful, sir.

No matter how genuine your intentions are, this could look

like you are trying to collect salt tax.

I agree, sir.

His Majesty is displeased with you as it is because of

the military service exam.

Why else would he call up the Crown Prince and the Left Minister

when they are occupied with affairs of the tributary court?

Sir, how would the king see a man who controls the strongest

military organization of the land

and who now wants to put his hands on the government tax?

His Majesty has been wary of you for a long time.

You must remember that, sir.

Have you, even for a moment, harbored such impious thoughts?

Sir...

Then there's nothing more to discuss.

I trust the power of truth.

We are here to end this war as quickly as possible and

restore peace to Chosun.

Are we not?

I believe that His Majesty will recognize our true loyalty someday.

I am the new communications team leader Lieutenant Chung Il-su!

Any signals from Byuk-bang and Sambong

No, sir. I guess the Japanese are quiet today.

Did I act too tough? Don't look at me like that.

No, you fit right in, sir.

You look like you were born in an officer's uniform.

Kid...

Watch your back, Lieutenant.

Dolsue is working day and night

so he could take that uniform for himself.

Did you know that?

I, I never said that!

I just want to stand side by side with you in...

Train hard, Dolsue.

Anytime you're ready to put on an officers' uniform,

I'll gladly take mine off for you.

Lieutenant! Over there!

A signal-fire at Byuk-bang and Sam-bong?

Yes, Admiral.

Surrounding villages are being frequently raided by Japanese lately.

Yes. They will not stop terrorizing the civilians

since the battle in Danghang-po.

They want revenge...

Revenge must be their primary motive, but perhaps they're also

trying to expand their border of influence from

Jang-moon to the mouth of Kyunneryang.

Let us first investigate the enemy's movements.

Magistrate Uh, Commander Kim and Magistrate Ki, send out your

reconnaissance teams to thoroughly inspect all neighboring islands.

Yes, sir.

The Japanese must've been here.

Those worthless bastards! Let's go!

Freeze! Drop your weapons! Don't move!

You... you didn't...

Eating human flesh?

Is this true?

Did you not know that this is a crime?

Stop weeping.

Stop, I said!

Kill us.

This is a crime punishable by death, isn't it?

Just kill us and get it over with!

Silence! Who do you think you are talking to?

Death will give us peace.

We're sick of this dreadful world!

I'm tired of eating grass and tree barks.

My old parents, young ones and my wife...

they're all starving to death, but there is nothing I can do for them.

If I'm dead, at least I won't have to look at them

and tear my heart out.

Kill me... Please kill me!

Punish them by flogging and send them back.

They're in no shape to take the flogging, sir.

I feel their pain, but punishment is necessary.

If we let them go without punishment...

next time it may not be a corpse that they take.

I will have them flogged first thing tomorrow morning.

Could we give them some food and let them rest tonight?

Young man, sit up and have some food.

Young man... Young man...

Young fellow...

Fellow...

I don't understand why the number of cold patients keep growing

when it's almost summertime.

They're eating poorly and not getting any rest.

Your body gives out after a while.

Doctor!

Doctor, come quick!

Father...

Come quickly and take a look at these men.

What is wrong with them?

If can't be...

What is it?

Father, did you see the bodies that they harmed?

Why do you ask?

I need to know if they died of an illness.

Well, I couldn't tell.

These men are infected with...

Please, god of heaven and earth, please don't let it be...

What's wrong?

Doctor...

Their pulse was distinct and rapid...

It was different from the floating cold pulse...

But not once did I suspect...

Doctor?

Pestilence?

Did you say pestilence?

It was learned in the process of examining the offenders

that were brought in tonight.

I suspect that those they harmed were not killed by the enemy

but by this pestilence.

Thus the offenders contracted the disease themselves.

There are number of patients that show the same symptoms

among the men that were on reconnaissance.

They must've been infected

white scouting the villages where pestilence has passed.

The whole country has been ailing with pestilence since last year.

I should've been prepared. It is all my fault.

I just thought that they were ill because of

their poor diet and lack of rest...

Jin...

I failed to take proper precautions.

This is a highly contagious disease, but I admitted only the

seriously ill and sent most of them back to their barracks...

There's no telling how many are already infected...

Stop. You must stop crying now.

A leader is not at liberty to show her tears at her will.

The enemy that threatens this camp right now

is not the kind that can be defeated by a sword.

Only you could defeat it. Isn't that correct?

Admiral...

You have been a good doctor.

You fought fearlessly against the diseases

that kept coming at our soldiers.

Dry your eyes and figure out a way. Don't lose your courage.

If the doctor loses courage, patients lose hope.

The soldiers are counting on you and so am I. Don't forget that.

I won't, sir.

First set up sulfur fires around the grounds.

We must prevent the disease from spreading.

Infected patients must be thoroughly quarantined.

Did they leave this world after all?

If god were before me, I feel like I would punch him out.

A roof over their head, a tiny plot of land to till...

That's all it would've taken for those men to feel rich.

There is enough suffering in this war and now pestilence...

How could god be so cruel?

It is not god's fault. It's their own fault.

Magistrate Shin...

They are dead because they made the mistake of being born in

this powerless country that failed to protect them!

When will this terrible war end?

Forty years of friendship was in vain, Kohemon...

How could you try to kill me? I'm crushed.

You couldn't have done this alone. You don't have the guts.

Wouldn't you agree, Kohemon?

I would indeed, Tokichiro.

Who is your benefactor?

Someone so exalted and powerful

that you couldn't dare stand up against.

What? Who?

Who is your benefactor?

Who dare ordered you to destroy me?

I guess your own retainers don't trust you either.

Poor little bastard...

Speak! Who is it? Who?

The people of this land...

the rightful owner of the world you seek!

How could you seek the world

when you don't even know who is belong to?

How many men have died for your selfish ambitions?

You will never be forgiven. The wrath of good will be upon you.

It is your reward for your wise counsel, Tokugawa.

Display their heads where everyone can see them!

Show them what happens to those who seek to betray me!

Is that understood?

I've been thinking.

And four provinces of Chosun will not be enough.

How could I call myself the master of the world with that?

Right, Tokugawa?

I will continue my conquest once the four provinces are mine.

Your Eminence...

Wakizaka brought us a design for a new battleship.

And Kato here says he will sell all of his land

to acquire iron to make cannons.

I believe Your Eminence will return the favor to me many times over

once the world is in your hands.

Yes, of course. Of course I must.

Tokugawa, you will have to take care of the funds

to build one thousand battleships.

You are my number one retainer, so I'm sure it is no imposition.

Of course not, Your Eminence.

We must quickly reorganize the troops, as pestilence continues

to cause vacancies in all divisions of the navy.

Our crisis is the enemy's opportunity.

As soon as the enemy learns about our affliction,

they will move to attack.

Reorganize the fleet to respond quickly and begin training them.

Magistrate Uh...

Yes, Admiral.

I need you to pay closer attention to surveillance and reconnaissance.

Security must be tightly maintained

so that the enemy does not find out about our affliction.

Traffic of fishing and merchant vessels must be restricted as well.

Yes, Admiral.

Sails aloft, Lieutenant. We're going to Kyunneryang.

Yes, sir.

Sails aloft! Sails aloft!

Dolsue! Oh no!

Dolsue! Chun Dolsue! Wake up!

Wake up!

Dolsue! Dolsue!

Sir!

Magistrate!

Lt. Chung, what happened to my father?

I don't know what to say...

You better take your men and leave, Lieutenant.

I know you're shorthanded. Is there anything we can do?

No, please leave now.

But...

My father would want you to leave.

He would want to protect his men from being infected.

When you get back, tell your men to wash their hand clean and rinse out

their mouth with clear rice wine to reduce the risk of infection.

Go.

All right. Let's go.

Magistrate Uh?

That stupid old man...

How did this happen when is own daughter is a doctor?

Sir...

Commander Yi, take temporary command of the Kwang-yang troops.

Comfort them and resume reconnaissance duties tomorrow.

Admiral, shouldn't we pay him a visit?

Infected patients are strictly quarantined.

You know that visitation is not allowed.

Am I hearing this right? How can you be so cold?

Commander Yi...

Magistrate Uh is not like everyone else.

You went to him and begged him

again and again to return to the navy when he didn't want to.

And you won't even look in on him now that he is ill?

Return to your posts.

No, I won't! Admiral, how can you do this?

Commander Kim, that's enough.

Did I say something wrong?

Come. We'll talk outside.

This is wrong. This is wrong!

This is wrong! This is wrong?

Why are you so narrow-minded?

Commander Shin!

No one cares about Magistrate Uh more than the Admiral.

Don't you know why he has to do this?

No. I don't know. And I don't want to know!

How can you call yourself a warrior if you behave this way?

Magistrate Shin is right.

Rules are to meant to be followed not broken.

He forbade his men from visitations, Commander Kim.

What would happen to the order if he broke the rules first?

Darn it!

Admiral...

It's Dulsue. That stupid kid...

Do you think he'll make it?

He'll fight this disease and walk out of there alive, won't he?

We've been friends since Nok-dune. He's like a brother to me.

He swore he would pass the next military exam

and become an officer like me...

He will be fighting side by side with me

in an officer's uniform someday, won't he?

I think we need to secure a few more medical facilities.

We're terribly shorthanded,

and you are the only one with medical knowledge...

How is your father?

He is hanging in there.

Sir, I must speak to you.

I don't think I can do this alone.

Forgive me...

We had almost a thousand new patients in one day today.

I am incapable of doing this alone.

We need more physicians.

All those skilled in the art of medicine are called upon

to gather at the Naval Headquarters

as soldiers are suffering from rampant pestilence.

Please help us, Physician. Men are dying!

Do you see those patients?

If you know of any physicians, I could use some help myself.

But men are dying, I tell you!

I wonder how the others are doing.

I hope they had better luck than we did.

Why? Not hungry?

Hey, what are you doing?

Don't you need physicians?

I need to fill up if I'm going to walk to the Naval Headquarters.

Are you a physician?

Then do I look like a patient to you?

But you don't look like a...

You have constipation, don't you?

I bet it takes you forever at the outhouse.

Huh?

You have frequent nosebleeds

and can't sleep at night with your feet covered up.

You don't feel that tired, but your eyes are often bloodshot.

You're a psychic! How did you know?

It's all written on you face.

These are common conditions foremen like you

with dark and yellowish red color.

It's because your liver is weak and lungs are small.

Why did you hound me to get this? You're in no condition to work.

Thanks for bringing it. Now get back to your work.

Father, didn't I tell you that

you have to eat well and rest in order to get better?

I'm a military officer and we are at war.

This is no time to rest.

Father...

All right. I'll take it slow.

I'll take it really slow, so don't worry.

Doctor...

... there's a problem.

We have almost completely exhausted our medicine supply.

Pardon?

We have exhausted our medicine supply?

Yes, Admiral.

There is no way to save the infected if we fail to acquire more.

Sir, we don't have the funds for anymore medicines.

What do you mean?

We've already used a large portion of our provisions to

acquire medicines for the first thousand patients.

We can hardly last a month with the remaining provisions.

How can we trade anymore in?

What do you mean?

You mean we can't get anymore medicine?

Are you saying that you're going to let all those men die?

Need I remind you that Magistrate Uh is among those men?

So you'd use the remaining provisions to acquire medicines?

Then the rest of this navy will die of starvation.

Oh, I don't believe this!

Find another way.

We are not completely without funds to acquire medicines.

Sir, you're not thinking about using the offerings...

Admiral!

You'd lay your hands on the offerings set aside for the King?

We could lose thousands of soldiers unless something is done.

Who will protect Chosun if not them?

You can't, Admiral.

I can't let you do this, sir.

You must reconsider, sir.

Then you'd let the Chosun Navy lose its entire soldiery?

I will do no such thing!