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Arrest Yi Soon-shin!

Your Majesty!

Do not try to defend Yi Soon-shin!

He is a criminal of high treason

who has pushed this country into the fires of war!

If any of you do as much as to say a world in his defense,

I will take your head first!

You cannot sit back and relax

when the Japan has declared a second invasion.

They didn't just declare an invasion! They have already invaded!

And Yi Soon-shin did not stop them!

He would have stopped them if it were possible.

Hasty action could've resulted in the loss of his entire navy, so...

We could lose the entire country trying to save the navy!

Minister Yoon...

There was no time to contemplate the details.

He should've faced the enemy with courage an stopped them with his life.

He knows how quickly they reached the capital back in 1592.

How could he be thinking about his own safety in this situation?

You cannot blame His Majesty for his rage.

But we must stop the Supreme Commander from being removed.

The only man that the Japanese fear is...

Yi Soon-shin. I know.

Then...?

There're different ways to deal with those that you fear.

If you're up against an enemy stronger than yourself, it is human

nature to want to appease the enemy and avoid having to fight head on.

Left Minister, what are you trying to say?

What am I trying to say?

I'm talking about the illegible heart of men.

Must you attempt to distort Yi Soon-shin's loyalty again?

Whether it is a distortion or the truth

will be revealed soon enough when he captured and put on trial!

You mean Yoshira was trying to set a trap?

It appears that way.

According to Yoshira, Kato's fleet was supposed to arrive on the 13th.

But they were already in Pusan on the 12th.

And our scouts reported that the remaining Japanese warships

were in full battle position along Angol and Gaduk on the same day.

What does this indicate?

If we had acted on the tip and launched our fleet, we would've come under

pincher attack of Kato's fleet and the remaining Japanese force in Pusan.

And they would have captured the headquarters.

It looks like we jumped to conclusions too quickly.

We should've discussed it further with the Supreme Commander, and...

I don't think that is necessarily true.

We're talking about this after the fact.

But the truth remains that Kato has landed,

and we must report this to the royal court.

Commander Kim...

I intend to report all of the new facts to the royal court.

Then I'm sure they will see why we did not launch our fleet.

I do think we must be wary of this Yoshira character from now on.

His Majesty wouldn't discharge the Admiral for this, would he?

No, of course not.

Admiral is the man that the Japanese fear most.

He'd have to have some guts to dismiss him now

when the Japanese have invaded again.

I wouldn't count on it.

The King ordered him to stop Kato on his tracks but Kato has already

entered Pusan while the Admiral had his hands behind his back.

His Majesty has to be furious.

Are you saying that the Admiral should've launched the fleet

knowing that it is a death trap?

How do you know if it is a death trap or not without going there?

Do you have to smell the manure to know that it stinks?

If we had launched our fleet and failed, the enemy would already

be on their way to the capital right now.

And that would've been a serious threat to the country.

But will the King and his ministers understand that?

They are scared to death about the second invasion.

We should've launched our fleet and taken the risk.

We have defied the royal command

and sat on our hands when the King is more anxious than ever.

Not only the Admiral but all of our loyalty might be questioned.

Will Yi Soon-shin quietly comply with the arrest?

Your Majesty...

He wouldn't have defied my order in the first place

if he has the loyalty to comply with the arrest.

Why don't I send you to arrest him?

Teach your friend a lesson on how to properly server his King.

Your Majesty...!

No, no. I cannot send you.

You must desperately want to save Yi Soon-shin.

You could do something foolish out of desire to protect him.

Right?

Oh dear, I guess I am right.

Your Majesty, how could I possibly...

I know, I know. I am not going to send you.

I could be losing not one

but two off my most valuable retainers if I did.

Right, Left Minister?

Imagine how Yi Soon-shin's men who blindly followed him for so

many years will react when even a calm and collected man like the

Prime Minister is this upset...

Your Majesty...

But if any of them attempt to defend the offender,

I cannot let them live either.

What terrible confusion will ensue in the naval headquarters!

Your Majesty, such event must not be allowed to happen.

I agree.

We cannot afford to lose so many competent leaders.

No, we cannot.

That is why I am going to first place a competent warrior as the

new Supreme Commander for the Three Provinces Navy, who will

reorganize the navy and prepare them for battle

once Yi Soon-shin is brought in.

Army Commander of Cholla Won Kyun will receive the royal command!

At last you are the Supreme Naval Commander of Three Provinces.

Soon the Royal Prosecutor and his guards will arrive here

at the Cholla Army Base.

Take them, arrest Yi Soon-shin and send him to the capital city.

This is your first assignment as the Supreme Commander.

Is that understood?

Yes.

Won Kyun has become the leader of the Chosun Navy?

Yes, General.

I guess I cast the right bait.

The heaven has not forsaken you, General Konishi.

I trust you won't be doing anything to upset the Taiko again.

Cast your worries aside.

At last we are rid of Yi Soon-shin!

Al that is left to do now is to destroy the Chosun Navy and

swallow this country whole.

Let us drink! To Great Japan's victory?

Sky-Chun, Earth-Ji...

Black-Hyun, Yellow-Hwang!

Stop that!

An you trying to memorize the Chinese characters again?

Why bother when you can't remember anything?

That's because I'm just starting to learn.

I'm going to learn them al and read the Art of War fluently.

You'll see.

When? When you're an old man with a hunched back?

Pyoung-san!

House-Woo, Sky-Ju... Then it's... Wide-Hong, Wide-Hong...

"Rough-Hwang" is the next character.

That's all right. Don't get up. Continue with your work.

Wo-Ju-Hong-Hwang...

It means the universe is infinitely wide.

Yes...

Men are but a speck of dust in the vast universe.

It is good and proper to live your life accordingly.

But we continue to fight, quarrel and kill each other...

Admiral...

I hope this war is over and peace reigns in Chosun by the time you

master the Thousand Character Text.

Keep it up.

Who is this? What a pleasant surprise!

Magistrate Yi, what brings you? How long has it been?

Admiral...

That's what happened...

You must defend yourself.

Defend myself...

Admiral...

You better return to your base.

You can't let them do this. Please protect yourself.

The front is very vulnerable right now.

The enemy could attack by land anytime.

You must return to your post.

But Admiral...

Return to post.

What? General Won Kyun is what?

I asked you a question! Answer me!

Do you have a hearing problem?

How many times do you have to ask?

How could this be happening?

Why would the His Majesty do this to the Supreme Commander?

Did you hear the news, Captain Woo?

It looks like General Won is finally going to be the

highest leader of the Three Provinces Navy.

I'm worried about the officers of the Left Cholla Navy.

They will fight this.

We should go to General Won. He might need our help.

Sir, how could this be happening? Is it true what we heard?

Listen to me very carefully

because things don't get any more serious than this.

Double the guards and issue a full alert.

Sir!

From this moment forward, not a single soul must be allowed

to set foot on this island from outside.

Is that understood?

Is that understood?

Understood, sir. You can count on us.

We have 9.914 sacks of rice in reserve.

That should be sufficient to last until the fall.

Admiral, what are you doing?

Are you preparing to leave the base without saying a word to us?

Magistrate Yi...

Forgive me, Admiral.

But I came to the conclusion that this cannot be allowed

to happen and it would be wrong if I did.

We cannot send you to the inquisition.

We have resolved to stop it at any price.

I will disregard that statement.

Admiral!

So return to your posts and focus on your jobs.

We can't do that, sir.

Magistrate Yi!

Aren't you even angry, sir?

You have spent every waking moment of the past six years

to defeat the enemy.

But the King wants to accuse you of disloyalty and disobedience

and punish your patriotism with death!

This cannot be allowed to happen. I cannot accept it.

The royal court and the King is wrong, Admiral.

I agree, Admiral. What is wrong must be made right.

We've sent an urgent message to the Supreme Commissioner.

We're hoping that he and the Deputy Commissioner will persuade

the royal court to stop the Royal Prosecutor and his guards.

But if that does not happen, we are prepared to fight any fight.

The enemy is before us.

That is all the more reason why we cannot let you go.

Division before the enemy is self-destruction!

How could you call yourselves warriors if you do not know that?

Admiral...

Do not discuss this further!

Charges of treason and disloyalty on Supreme Commander Yi Soon-shin?

This is completely absurd!

Did you say that Yoon Keun-su was staying at the Cholla Army Base?

Yes, sir.

I must go there at once.

I must stop Yi Soon-shin's arrest at all cost.

I don't think that's a good idea.

What brings you all the way here?

I was sent by the King.

You must not act in haste, Father-in-law.

The Japanese are coming like waves.

If they know the situation, how could they take Admiral Yi from...

That is why we have no choice but to arrest Yi Soon-shin.

Hang-bok...

If you attempt to defy the King,

he will arrest you first before he arrests Yi Soon-shin.

If anyone fights His Majesty on this, he will slay them all.

Then who will protect the front from the invading enemy?

I understand your pain, Father-in-law,

but one man's sacrifice is unavoidable at this point.

Are you prepared to bear the pain?

Are you prepared to trade your uniform for prisoner's clothes,

walk into the inquisition and bear the ruthless torture and disgrace?

You probably could if anyone.

I think you can endure all of the pain and disgrace.

But how about our navy helplessly crumbling before the enemy?

How about the Japanese capturing command of the sea and marching

straight to the capital city and taking it in a matter of five days?

How about the entire country being engulfed by the flames of war again?

Could you bear that, sir?

High Commander Kwon...

We are not fighting to protect you because of our

personal sentiment for you, sir.

We want to protect you because we care about this country.

We want you here so we can stop the enemy.

It's your call, sir.

I recognize your sincere loyalty for this country Chosun.

And I trust that you do not question my loyalty as well.

Today we are forced to make a difficult decision

to save the country from imminent danger.

If you are willing to trust my decision and abide by it unconditionally,

write your names on the paper before you and sign it.

It is to unite our resolve.

Make sure no one even comes close to the base.

General...

You look tired, sir.

Yi Soon-shin is an offender who has defied his King.

He did not fight the enemy with the enemy before his eyes.

General...

I'm right.

Taking him down and taking over the naval headquarters

is something that I must do for this country.

Don't you agree?

There is no doubt, General.

What are you afraid of?

Did you wish to see me, Admiral?

You are thirty-two years old this year. Is that correct?

Yes, sir.

And you entered service over ten years ago.

I'm embarrassed, sir...

Thirty-two... I had just passed my military service exam at your age

and was awaiting my first assignment.

And for 20 years thereafter, I went from one field of battle to another.

There is no life more arduous than the life of a warrior.

But you have already spent six of your best years fighting in this brutal war.

I don't know if I should feel proud or sorry...

Admiral...

But I have to keep you here at the battle front for a while longer...

It is most regretful.

I've carried this sword since before I was twenty.

I could not put it down because its name captured my heart.

It's yours now.

Admiral...

Ji-Gwa... The purpose of the sword is to stop the violence.

I always believed it is the most important principle

that a warrior must live by.

Remember. To completely stop the enemy's spear, you must make

certain that your sword is aimed at the right target.

Were you with the Admiral?

Yes.

Let's go. Everyone is waiting.

Then now I will deliver the Admiral's instructions.

No one must defy these orders as it is the Admiral's wish.

Where is the offender?

What is the meaning of this?

What is the meaning of this, I asked.

Constable Kwan!

I've come to take the offender.

Clear the gate!

These are the Admiral's instructions?

Do not draw the sword stained with the enemy's blood at your comrades.

Take it. It is the Supreme Naval Commander's plaque.

You have a long road ahead.

I wish you luck.

Remember that all of us are one under the name of Chosun.

Let us go now.

Yes, sir.

Let's go.

Admiral! Admiral! Get out of the way!

Where are you taking our admiral?

He didn't do anything wrong!

He is the most honorable man there is!

Step away from the prisoner!

No! You bastards, you no-good bastards!

Release the Admiral! Release him now!

Don't do this.

Clear the path.

No, Admiral! We can't let them take you!

These men are just as exhausted as you are.

Don't give them a hard time.

Admiral! Admiral!

Admiral!

Admiral!

The only reason why I can leave the front...

... is because I trust each of you.

and I trust the strength of the Chosun Navy.

We have total of 9.941 sacks of rice in reserve as of today.

It is 200 day supply of provisions for the Three Provinces Navy.

We have 300 cannons and approximately

4.000 pounds of gunpowder in reserve.

Open your heart first, and show your love for the country

to the Supreme Naval Commander Won Kyun.

Just as you trusted me...

trust yourselves and your comrades...

and your leader.

Atten-hut!

Salute!

I have firm conviction that this trust will give this navy strength

and wisdom to overcome this national crisis.

Fight as one an destroy the enemy,

and save this country Chosun with your hands.

Rest now, Mother. I'll finish up.

That's all right.

Life would've been good enough if I had died at 70,

but I have such an embarrassingly long life...

I am ashamed to lift up my head to you.

Oh Mother, please don't say that.

We never have enough, and I feel

guilty not being able to take care of you properly.

For a long time now, I've considered these years as a free bonus.

Mother...

The servant girl that went to the base the other day

said Soon-shin's uniform looked to worn.

I want to make him a new uniform before I am too old to sew.

Mother...

May I help you?

Soon-shin never sends words unless we send for it.

This is a surprise.

Is he well?

Chung-hyang?

The Supreme Commander has left the headquarters for the capital city.

Constable Kwon thought the family should be informed...

Capital city? Why?

It was a long trip. All of you went to a lot of trouble.

Yi Soon-shin has been brought in at last?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Did he comply with the warrant quietly?

For the second time, did he comply quietly?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Not only did he comply quietly, but I am told that he carried himself

with such grace and dignity, that the royal prosecutor and his guards

were greatly moved as though they were escorting not a prisoner

but a superior officer.

Moved by a criminal of treason?

Your Majesty, Supreme Naval Commander Yi Soon-shin is innocent.

I beg you to release him and and send him back to the front.

What do you seek by defending a criminal

who has a natural talent for charming the public?

Your Majesty!

Do you wish to be charged with treason as well?

Interrogate him and reveal all of his crimes!

Take that guileful mask off of Yi Soon-shin?

So that my simple minded people will know the great injury

that Yi Soon-shin has caused this country!

We will obey your command, Your Majesty.