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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,000 Subtitle by KOCOWA Ripped & Resynced == ANANG KASWANDI == 2 00:00:03,000 --> 00:00:06,000 Follow My IG @Anang2196_sub_indo 3 00:00:12,242 --> 00:00:13,611 (This drama is based on historical events,) 4 00:00:13,611 --> 00:00:14,912 (but some details may be different from historical facts.) 5 00:00:14,912 --> 00:00:16,181 (Production guidelines were strictly followed when filming with animals.) 6 00:00:17,640 --> 00:00:19,180 Academician Kang. 7 00:00:21,409 --> 00:00:22,880 Yes, Your Majesty. 8 00:00:23,019 --> 00:00:24,050 You are... 9 00:00:26,689 --> 00:00:27,720 dismissed from office. 10 00:00:37,200 --> 00:00:39,000 (Episode 18) 11 00:00:41,430 --> 00:00:43,270 You are to leave the palace right this instant. 12 00:00:45,100 --> 00:00:46,210 Your Majesty. 13 00:00:46,570 --> 00:00:47,570 Leave. 14 00:00:48,170 --> 00:00:50,879 You are no longer my subject. 15 00:00:54,650 --> 00:00:56,420 Understood, Your Majesty. 16 00:00:58,449 --> 00:00:59,490 I shall... 17 00:01:01,920 --> 00:01:03,659 take my leave. 18 00:02:17,160 --> 00:02:19,869 So, you did not accept His Majesty's request until the end. 19 00:02:22,900 --> 00:02:26,610 The king of this country bowed his head to his subject for help. 20 00:02:26,610 --> 00:02:28,069 But you heartlessly... 21 00:02:28,069 --> 00:02:29,080 (Kim Eun Boo, Deputy Minister of Punishments) 22 00:02:29,080 --> 00:02:30,510 refused to help. 23 00:02:32,550 --> 00:02:35,580 I thought you would change your mind in the end. 24 00:02:35,749 --> 00:02:37,950 As His Majesty had faith in you, 25 00:02:37,950 --> 00:02:40,249 I had my hopes up. 26 00:02:40,249 --> 00:02:41,490 But it was pointless. 27 00:02:42,689 --> 00:02:44,990 You eventually chose your family. 28 00:02:50,300 --> 00:02:51,330 I... 29 00:02:52,830 --> 00:02:54,270 have nothing more to say. 30 00:02:59,140 --> 00:03:00,409 Because of you, 31 00:03:01,110 --> 00:03:03,379 His Majesty will be in greater pain. 32 00:03:53,789 --> 00:03:55,559 (Empress Wonjeong) 33 00:03:59,969 --> 00:04:00,969 Your Majesty? 34 00:04:09,039 --> 00:04:10,740 Were you still awake? 35 00:04:10,740 --> 00:04:11,740 Yes. 36 00:04:12,550 --> 00:04:14,450 What brings you here all of a sudden? 37 00:04:14,580 --> 00:04:15,650 I... 38 00:04:17,550 --> 00:04:20,020 I came because I missed you, Empress. 39 00:04:21,490 --> 00:04:22,520 Your Majesty... 40 00:04:23,119 --> 00:04:24,119 Empress. 41 00:04:25,390 --> 00:04:27,689 Be on my side, Empress. 42 00:04:29,400 --> 00:04:31,460 Even if everyone leaves, 43 00:04:34,429 --> 00:04:35,429 please... 44 00:04:40,469 --> 00:04:43,279 Please stay by my side, Empress. 45 00:05:08,299 --> 00:05:11,339 Does that mean the court has stopped completely? 46 00:05:15,270 --> 00:05:16,310 That is correct. 47 00:05:16,710 --> 00:05:18,810 The majority of the officials have resigned. 48 00:05:18,810 --> 00:05:20,710 All Six Ministries cannot operate. 49 00:05:20,880 --> 00:05:23,080 (Lady Kim, the future Empress Wonseong) 50 00:05:23,080 --> 00:05:25,219 What do you plan to do from now on? 51 00:05:26,650 --> 00:05:28,789 Honestly, I do not know. 52 00:05:29,460 --> 00:05:32,060 I thought only chancellors could put pressure... 53 00:05:32,060 --> 00:05:34,659 on His Majesty by requesting to resign. 54 00:05:34,659 --> 00:05:36,099 Who knew even... 55 00:05:36,929 --> 00:05:39,200 the junior officials would request to resign? 56 00:05:41,400 --> 00:05:43,339 I have miscalculated the matter. 57 00:05:44,440 --> 00:05:45,539 I must... 58 00:05:46,039 --> 00:05:48,409 have you marry His Majesty no matter what. 59 00:05:50,339 --> 00:05:51,679 Yes, no matter what. 60 00:05:58,750 --> 00:06:01,390 Does that mean you could not tell him the regional lords... 61 00:06:01,650 --> 00:06:03,260 had gathered in Chungju? 62 00:06:04,989 --> 00:06:05,989 Yes. 63 00:06:06,429 --> 00:06:09,299 He cannot afford to pay attention to such a matter right now. 64 00:06:09,330 --> 00:06:10,330 Even so... 65 00:06:10,330 --> 00:06:11,330 (The future Empress Wonpyeong) 66 00:06:11,330 --> 00:06:13,469 Did you not say it was important? 67 00:06:13,830 --> 00:06:16,839 That it should be looked into for Father's sake? 68 00:06:49,770 --> 00:06:52,339 Have you really been dismissed from office? 69 00:06:56,279 --> 00:06:57,609 I cannot believe this. 70 00:06:58,339 --> 00:07:00,250 How could this happen out of the blue? 71 00:07:00,450 --> 00:07:02,479 You and His Majesty strived with one accord, no? 72 00:07:07,620 --> 00:07:09,320 Forget it. This is for the better. 73 00:07:09,890 --> 00:07:11,989 Let us visit our children's houses... 74 00:07:11,989 --> 00:07:13,960 and spend time with our grandchildren. 75 00:07:14,229 --> 00:07:15,489 We are at that age. 76 00:07:43,560 --> 00:07:45,520 Do you feel better now? 77 00:07:46,029 --> 00:07:47,089 I am sorry. 78 00:07:48,690 --> 00:07:50,429 Too drunk, 79 00:07:51,200 --> 00:07:53,270 I had come to your chamber. 80 00:07:55,330 --> 00:07:57,370 That is nothing to apologize for. 81 00:07:57,570 --> 00:07:59,210 I am your empress. 82 00:08:00,310 --> 00:08:01,969 Your wife, Your Majesty. 83 00:08:16,560 --> 00:08:18,120 Does it trouble you a lot? 84 00:08:19,729 --> 00:08:22,229 I heard that dispatching officials to the provinces... 85 00:08:22,929 --> 00:08:25,359 was distressing you greatly. 86 00:08:26,729 --> 00:08:29,270 There are not many subjects following my wishes. 87 00:08:31,339 --> 00:08:33,370 Even the man I trusted the most... 88 00:08:34,310 --> 00:08:35,940 turned his back on me. 89 00:08:40,909 --> 00:08:43,679 Why are you turning everyone into your enemy? 90 00:08:46,120 --> 00:08:47,850 What do you mean by that? 91 00:08:49,520 --> 00:08:51,720 Those Your Majesty must overthrow... 92 00:08:51,720 --> 00:08:53,890 are the rebellious regional lords in the provinces. 93 00:08:54,730 --> 00:08:57,199 The very men who ridiculed and threatened you. 94 00:08:58,199 --> 00:09:00,500 So why are you making the regional lords... 95 00:09:00,500 --> 00:09:02,370 loyal to the imperial family and court... 96 00:09:02,370 --> 00:09:03,939 into your enemies? 97 00:09:03,939 --> 00:09:06,069 Must you truly ask that question? 98 00:09:07,110 --> 00:09:09,010 They are the very roots of the regional lords. 99 00:09:09,610 --> 00:09:11,309 Only when I subdue them first... 100 00:09:11,309 --> 00:09:13,610 can I subdue the rest of the regional lords. 101 00:09:13,610 --> 00:09:14,650 Your Majesty. 102 00:09:15,510 --> 00:09:17,750 Do not think of it so one-sidedly. 103 00:09:18,620 --> 00:09:21,590 No matter what others say, they are the imperial family's allies. 104 00:09:21,850 --> 00:09:23,220 The Hwangbo family of Hwangju, 105 00:09:23,620 --> 00:09:26,630 the Yoo family of Jungju, the Yoo family of Chungju, 106 00:09:26,630 --> 00:09:29,429 the Oh family of Naju, and the Kim family of Gyeongju. 107 00:09:29,799 --> 00:09:32,900 Many more families besides them are on Your Majesty's side. 108 00:09:33,870 --> 00:09:37,500 Even King Taejo worked hand in hand with those families... 109 00:09:37,840 --> 00:09:40,039 and built this Goryeo. 110 00:09:45,340 --> 00:09:46,350 Your Majesty. 111 00:09:46,880 --> 00:09:49,010 Please rule like King Taejo. 112 00:09:49,150 --> 00:09:51,279 Join hands with the powerful regional lords... 113 00:09:51,750 --> 00:09:55,350 and suppress the regional lords in the provinces who have offended you. 114 00:09:55,990 --> 00:09:58,260 That is how you take the reins of the government. 115 00:09:59,360 --> 00:10:00,429 Enough. 116 00:10:01,730 --> 00:10:03,929 How could you say that is ruling the government? 117 00:10:04,199 --> 00:10:06,500 That is nothing but punishing petty thieves... 118 00:10:06,500 --> 00:10:08,329 by working with bandits. 119 00:10:09,100 --> 00:10:12,709 In short, that is cutting off the branches and leaving the roots alone. 120 00:10:15,880 --> 00:10:17,579 Then, are you going to send... 121 00:10:18,039 --> 00:10:21,909 a government official to the county my family is in? 122 00:10:22,409 --> 00:10:25,620 Are you going to send an official to the county... 123 00:10:25,779 --> 00:10:28,090 of your mother, Grand Queen Mother Hyosuk? 124 00:10:29,090 --> 00:10:31,720 By doing so, are you going to overpower your mother's family... 125 00:10:32,059 --> 00:10:34,929 and even crush their pride? 126 00:10:39,600 --> 00:10:42,100 If that is what I must do for the people, 127 00:10:44,340 --> 00:10:45,840 I will do so. 128 00:10:45,840 --> 00:10:48,039 Those people do not have any power. 129 00:10:48,439 --> 00:10:50,110 They are busy with living their lives... 130 00:10:50,340 --> 00:10:52,140 and barely surviving. 131 00:10:53,049 --> 00:10:55,510 That is why you must always take care of them. 132 00:10:58,819 --> 00:11:02,090 Your Majesty. The thing that is supporting the authority of the imperial family... 133 00:11:02,659 --> 00:11:05,090 is the loyalty of powerful families. 134 00:11:05,260 --> 00:11:07,459 Do not make them your enemies. 135 00:11:08,329 --> 00:11:10,860 If you do, you cannot guarantee the safety of the imperial family. 136 00:11:12,059 --> 00:11:14,470 I say this for your sake. 137 00:11:15,799 --> 00:11:18,000 It is for the peace of the imperial family. 138 00:11:19,270 --> 00:11:20,309 Please. 139 00:11:21,640 --> 00:11:23,709 Face the reality. 140 00:11:29,520 --> 00:11:31,319 (Chungju provincial governor's office) 141 00:11:31,319 --> 00:11:33,789 Governor, please tell me. 142 00:11:34,689 --> 00:11:37,689 I heard that the chiefs from each region gathered in Chungju. 143 00:11:38,919 --> 00:11:40,789 In which house did they gather? 144 00:11:40,789 --> 00:11:43,829 Is it indeed the Yoo family's house? 145 00:11:44,329 --> 00:11:45,360 I am not sure. 146 00:11:46,169 --> 00:11:47,970 This is the first time I have heard of it. 147 00:11:47,970 --> 00:11:49,970 - Governor. - That is the truth. 148 00:11:50,240 --> 00:11:53,470 I am still busy trying to clear up the aftermath of the war. 149 00:11:53,809 --> 00:11:56,640 I have not had the time to keep an eye on the regional lords' actions. 150 00:11:58,909 --> 00:12:02,750 I am the daughter of the chief of Gongju, who recently attended the meeting here. 151 00:12:03,079 --> 00:12:06,419 My father told me to send you his thanks for your family's hospitality. 152 00:12:06,419 --> 00:12:07,720 That is why I came. 153 00:12:08,650 --> 00:12:11,360 Please give this to the elders in your family. 154 00:12:12,220 --> 00:12:15,590 I have no idea what you are talking about. 155 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:18,429 There was no such meeting in this house. 156 00:12:18,429 --> 00:12:19,770 Do not worry. 157 00:12:20,270 --> 00:12:22,740 I know very well that the meeting is to be kept a secret. 158 00:12:22,740 --> 00:12:25,270 I am sure you are mistaken. 159 00:12:25,840 --> 00:12:27,510 My grandmother is ill, 160 00:12:27,510 --> 00:12:30,809 so we are refraining from any gatherings that may cause a ruckus. 161 00:12:34,049 --> 00:12:37,049 I wish to know which house had a large gathering recently. 162 00:12:37,520 --> 00:12:38,779 My father said... 163 00:12:38,779 --> 00:12:41,090 he left an important seal at that house. 164 00:12:41,689 --> 00:12:43,360 I cannot seem to find which house it is. 165 00:12:43,990 --> 00:12:45,520 Well, I do not know. 166 00:12:45,520 --> 00:12:47,490 Do not be like that and please tell me. 167 00:12:48,059 --> 00:12:49,659 In which house did they gather? 168 00:12:49,659 --> 00:12:51,059 I will pay you for your information. 169 00:12:51,059 --> 00:12:52,630 I told you. I do not know. 170 00:12:59,939 --> 00:13:01,309 Is that the truth? 171 00:13:01,309 --> 00:13:04,740 Yes, someone has been asking around about that day's meeting. 172 00:13:04,740 --> 00:13:07,709 (Park Jin, Chief of Chungju) 173 00:13:11,520 --> 00:13:13,990 There is something I want to ask you before that. 174 00:13:15,120 --> 00:13:16,120 What is it? 175 00:13:16,120 --> 00:13:19,289 There were a bunch of men on horseback who arrived recently, right? 176 00:13:19,490 --> 00:13:21,390 - Yes. - Which house did they go to? 177 00:13:21,730 --> 00:13:22,799 Well... 178 00:13:22,799 --> 00:13:25,100 Why are you curious about that? 179 00:13:31,069 --> 00:13:34,039 So, why have you come to see me? 180 00:13:34,270 --> 00:13:37,740 We came here because we wanted to discuss the future with you. 181 00:13:38,039 --> 00:13:41,510 His Majesty says he wants to punish all of the regional lords. 182 00:13:41,510 --> 00:13:44,020 So, we have quit our government positions, 183 00:13:44,020 --> 00:13:47,390 but we thought this was not enough to dissuade His Majesty. 184 00:13:48,390 --> 00:13:52,090 We wanted to hear your opinion on what we should do in the future. 185 00:13:52,360 --> 00:13:54,029 That is why we have gathered here today. 186 00:13:55,659 --> 00:13:56,929 Return home. 187 00:13:58,559 --> 00:13:59,569 What do you mean by that? 188 00:13:59,569 --> 00:14:02,329 All of you must be mistaken. 189 00:14:03,270 --> 00:14:04,669 Just like His Majesty, 190 00:14:04,970 --> 00:14:09,069 I am someone who thinks the regional lords must be stripped of their authority. 191 00:14:10,480 --> 00:14:12,579 What on earth can you mean? 192 00:14:12,949 --> 00:14:15,610 But you were certainly against this matter. 193 00:14:15,809 --> 00:14:18,319 Is that not why you were dismissed from office? 194 00:14:18,319 --> 00:14:20,189 The reason I was against it... 195 00:14:20,650 --> 00:14:23,260 was because now is not the time to take on such a task. 196 00:14:23,360 --> 00:14:26,529 However, if this war comes to an end, 197 00:14:26,990 --> 00:14:29,760 I will take the lead in proceeding with this matter. 198 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,000 Lord Kang. 199 00:14:31,000 --> 00:14:34,000 If there is one nation, there must also be one sovereign. 200 00:14:34,329 --> 00:14:36,100 If tens of hundreds of regional lords... 201 00:14:36,100 --> 00:14:37,870 each rule their land as if they were kings, 202 00:14:38,299 --> 00:14:41,110 we cannot unite this nation's power. 203 00:14:44,709 --> 00:14:46,980 If you understand, return home now. 204 00:14:51,449 --> 00:14:52,449 (Hwapyeongjeon) 205 00:14:52,449 --> 00:14:54,020 Is that the truth? 206 00:14:54,520 --> 00:14:58,319 Yes, there is a way to get the court back to normal. 207 00:14:58,490 --> 00:15:02,029 You have already planted the seeds to be able to do so. 208 00:15:02,630 --> 00:15:05,429 "Planted the seeds?" What do you mean by that? 209 00:15:05,429 --> 00:15:09,370 It is to use the men you have shown generosity to. 210 00:15:10,870 --> 00:15:13,610 - What? - The vassals whom you have forgiven... 211 00:15:13,709 --> 00:15:17,039 are not just high-ranking officials like Tak Sa Jung and Park Seom. 212 00:15:17,039 --> 00:15:19,679 From the Ministry of Defense officials who ran away from the battlefield... 213 00:15:19,679 --> 00:15:22,980 to the Ministry of Revenue officials who could not procure rations properly, 214 00:15:23,750 --> 00:15:27,220 dozens of lower-ranking officials have been pardoned by Your Majesty. 215 00:15:28,189 --> 00:15:31,360 If only they return to their posts and follow Your Majesty's command, 216 00:15:32,020 --> 00:15:34,760 it will definitely be possible for the court to return to normal. 217 00:15:35,490 --> 00:15:38,829 Then, are you telling me to threaten them right now? 218 00:15:39,699 --> 00:15:41,199 Since I forgave them, 219 00:15:41,199 --> 00:15:43,669 are you saying I should tell them to pay for it now? 220 00:15:44,500 --> 00:15:46,510 Yes. That is right. 221 00:15:47,069 --> 00:15:48,240 Deputy Minister of Punishments! 222 00:15:48,240 --> 00:15:51,539 Your Majesty, that is the only way right now. 223 00:15:51,539 --> 00:15:52,779 That is enough. 224 00:15:54,510 --> 00:15:56,579 We are trying to do the right thing now. 225 00:15:56,579 --> 00:15:59,850 How can you suggest using the wrong method when trying to do the right thing? 226 00:15:59,850 --> 00:16:02,250 How is getting people to join a matter that will benefit the nation... 227 00:16:03,090 --> 00:16:05,090 such a wrong thing? 228 00:16:07,559 --> 00:16:11,459 And even if that is the wrong method, 229 00:16:11,459 --> 00:16:13,230 there is no reason not to do it. 230 00:16:13,600 --> 00:16:15,900 Rather than fail while only walking the right path, 231 00:16:16,270 --> 00:16:19,539 succeeding even if it is by unjust means... 232 00:16:19,970 --> 00:16:21,840 is more valuable, is it not? 233 00:16:21,840 --> 00:16:23,110 That is not true. 234 00:16:23,740 --> 00:16:26,380 That is an excuse men use when all they want to do is... 235 00:16:26,380 --> 00:16:29,279 arrive at the goal by any means necessary. 236 00:16:30,079 --> 00:16:32,880 Right and wrong are always clear. 237 00:16:33,020 --> 00:16:35,250 The end can only be right when the beginning is also right. 238 00:16:35,250 --> 00:16:38,590 The means must be right for the result to be right as well. 239 00:16:41,959 --> 00:16:43,500 Then, Your Majesty, 240 00:16:45,360 --> 00:16:47,799 why did you deceive the emperor of Khitan? 241 00:16:48,630 --> 00:16:50,600 Why did you abandon the right path... 242 00:16:50,799 --> 00:16:53,610 and have their troops withdraw by making a false promise? 243 00:16:56,579 --> 00:16:58,510 This is also a war. 244 00:16:59,510 --> 00:17:00,980 No matter what happens, 245 00:17:01,510 --> 00:17:03,880 we must succeed. 246 00:17:10,289 --> 00:17:13,829 Your Majesty, the emperor that the people want now... 247 00:17:14,090 --> 00:17:16,929 is not a sovereign who gets stuck while walking only on the right path. 248 00:17:17,499 --> 00:17:19,199 It is a sovereign who is willing to jump into the mud... 249 00:17:19,459 --> 00:17:21,300 and take down the enemy... 250 00:17:21,300 --> 00:17:23,570 if it is for his people. 251 00:17:25,040 --> 00:17:26,370 Your Majesty. 252 00:17:42,749 --> 00:17:45,390 Bring all of the people on this list to the palace. 253 00:17:47,360 --> 00:17:49,459 What is this list for? 254 00:17:50,600 --> 00:17:51,800 It is a hit list. 255 00:17:51,800 --> 00:17:52,830 (Hwangbo Yu Eui, Officer of the Inspector General) 256 00:17:59,469 --> 00:18:01,370 What are you doing? Get moving. 257 00:18:01,769 --> 00:18:02,840 - Yes, sir. - Yes, sir. 258 00:18:02,969 --> 00:18:03,979 Let us go. 259 00:18:08,580 --> 00:18:10,320 Let go of me! 260 00:18:14,650 --> 00:18:16,719 Lord Cho, what on earth is going on? 261 00:18:17,959 --> 00:18:20,060 His Majesty commands you to enter the palace urgently. 262 00:18:21,290 --> 00:18:24,030 I have already resigned from my position. So for what reason... 263 00:18:25,229 --> 00:18:26,400 You will know when you get there. 264 00:18:27,169 --> 00:18:28,769 My elderly mother is in critical condition. 265 00:18:28,769 --> 00:18:29,969 I must stay by her side. 266 00:18:29,969 --> 00:18:32,070 Does your elderly mother know... 267 00:18:32,070 --> 00:18:33,909 that you stole military rations during wartime? 268 00:18:33,909 --> 00:18:34,909 What? 269 00:18:35,469 --> 00:18:37,009 What are you talking about? 270 00:18:37,110 --> 00:18:38,580 This is unfair. 271 00:18:39,280 --> 00:18:41,650 - I said I did not want to go! - Just follow along quietly. 272 00:18:41,650 --> 00:18:43,979 - If not, you will be arrested. - What? 273 00:18:43,979 --> 00:18:46,390 We know that you abandoned orphans at Samsuchae and ran away. 274 00:18:46,390 --> 00:18:48,820 So, do not say anything more and just follow along. 275 00:18:48,949 --> 00:18:50,259 I said I did not do that! 276 00:18:50,259 --> 00:18:51,989 Quiet down and follow along! 277 00:18:52,290 --> 00:18:54,830 What on earth are you carrying out now? 278 00:18:56,159 --> 00:18:58,759 It is not something you need to know. 279 00:18:59,060 --> 00:19:00,199 Deputy Minister of Punishments! 280 00:19:00,830 --> 00:19:03,370 I am doing this to return the court to normal. 281 00:19:03,999 --> 00:19:07,140 Then why have you picked out those who committed crimes during the war... 282 00:19:07,140 --> 00:19:08,370 and brought them to the palace? 283 00:19:10,810 --> 00:19:12,840 Even if I have to drag them along, 284 00:19:13,409 --> 00:19:15,409 I intend to get the Six Ministries working again. 285 00:19:17,719 --> 00:19:18,749 What? 286 00:19:19,679 --> 00:19:23,219 Your Majesty, why have you called us here like this? 287 00:19:23,659 --> 00:19:25,489 There is something I must ask of you. 288 00:19:25,659 --> 00:19:26,689 (Park Seom, Third Rank of the Marine) 289 00:19:26,689 --> 00:19:27,890 (Tak Sa Jung, Right Secretariat-Chancellery) 290 00:19:27,890 --> 00:19:29,959 What is that, Your Majesty? 291 00:19:29,959 --> 00:19:31,659 There is something I want to ask you first. 292 00:19:33,199 --> 00:19:35,070 There was one thing I requested... 293 00:19:35,370 --> 00:19:37,169 as I forgave your crimes. 294 00:19:37,169 --> 00:19:39,239 In order to wash away the sins you have committed, 295 00:19:39,640 --> 00:19:41,969 I told you to work hard for the rest of your lives. 296 00:19:42,340 --> 00:19:45,610 Do you have any intention of accepting that request? 297 00:19:50,320 --> 00:19:52,719 Third Rank of the Marine, tell me first. 298 00:19:54,749 --> 00:19:56,659 Yes, of course. 299 00:19:58,060 --> 00:20:00,590 How could I forget that request? 300 00:20:03,860 --> 00:20:05,800 The reason I resigned... 301 00:20:06,499 --> 00:20:08,999 was because I was so ashamed of myself. 302 00:20:09,300 --> 00:20:10,540 How could a man like me... 303 00:20:10,800 --> 00:20:13,340 have the right to look after the affairs of the state? 304 00:20:13,540 --> 00:20:15,140 If that is how you feel, then it is fine. 305 00:20:15,439 --> 00:20:17,810 As long as you are repenting of your sins, it is fine. 306 00:20:19,409 --> 00:20:20,409 Your Majesty. 307 00:20:20,610 --> 00:20:22,310 How about the rest of you? 308 00:20:22,409 --> 00:20:24,979 Do you also want to rid yourselves of your sins? 309 00:20:24,979 --> 00:20:28,719 - Yes, we do, Your Majesty. - Yes, we do, Your Majesty. 310 00:20:29,249 --> 00:20:30,259 Right. 311 00:20:33,830 --> 00:20:35,290 Then, starting today, 312 00:20:37,159 --> 00:20:38,600 return to your positions on the Six Ministries again. 313 00:20:40,030 --> 00:20:42,969 Wash away your sins with your loyalty to the court. 314 00:20:43,570 --> 00:20:44,570 And... 315 00:20:45,140 --> 00:20:48,469 in addition to your original duties, you are to dedicate yourselves... 316 00:20:48,469 --> 00:20:50,209 to the task of dispatching officers to the local offices. 317 00:20:51,439 --> 00:20:54,350 You did not wrong your families. 318 00:20:54,350 --> 00:20:57,249 You wronged Goryeo and the people of Goryeo. 319 00:20:58,320 --> 00:21:01,989 Hence, stop devoting yourselves to serving your families. 320 00:21:02,620 --> 00:21:04,719 Atone for your sins by devoting yourselves... 321 00:21:04,959 --> 00:21:06,489 to Goryeo. 322 00:21:08,759 --> 00:21:09,860 Will you do that? 323 00:21:11,600 --> 00:21:14,570 Yes, Your Majesty. We are yours to command. 324 00:21:17,900 --> 00:21:18,939 Your Majesty. 325 00:21:20,009 --> 00:21:21,709 With all due respect, 326 00:21:23,409 --> 00:21:26,749 may I ask what would happen if we were to disobey you? 327 00:21:27,679 --> 00:21:31,419 Then I will take back what I said about forgiving you. 328 00:21:31,749 --> 00:21:33,350 Then we will discuss your wrong deeds once again... 329 00:21:33,350 --> 00:21:35,019 so that you can all receive the punishment you deserve. 330 00:21:38,919 --> 00:21:40,060 Now, what do you say? 331 00:21:40,429 --> 00:21:42,360 - Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty. 332 00:21:42,590 --> 00:21:44,600 - We are yours to command. - We are yours to command. 333 00:21:48,830 --> 00:21:50,239 I am yours to command, Your Majesty. 334 00:21:50,239 --> 00:21:51,269 Very well. 335 00:21:54,409 --> 00:21:55,469 Thank you. 336 00:21:56,939 --> 00:21:59,979 Do you mean you are planning to reform this country... 337 00:21:59,979 --> 00:22:02,280 by joining hands with criminals? 338 00:22:02,610 --> 00:22:05,019 You will use the traitors who deserve to die... 339 00:22:05,019 --> 00:22:07,019 to help His Majesty fulfill his wishes? 340 00:22:07,189 --> 00:22:08,249 Yes. 341 00:22:08,949 --> 00:22:10,060 That is correct. 342 00:22:10,320 --> 00:22:11,719 Why does it matter... 343 00:22:12,259 --> 00:22:13,630 whom I use? 344 00:22:13,630 --> 00:22:15,360 "Why does it matter?" 345 00:22:16,459 --> 00:22:20,199 Are you truly not aware of how much the people resent them? 346 00:22:20,269 --> 00:22:24,300 Do you not know how much our soldiers hate them? 347 00:22:25,699 --> 00:22:27,769 I am simply using them for the time being. That is all. 348 00:22:28,169 --> 00:22:29,979 Like you said, they deserve to die, 349 00:22:29,979 --> 00:22:31,540 so I will throw them into the river... 350 00:22:31,540 --> 00:22:33,709 to use them as stepping stones to fight our way out of the strong current. 351 00:22:33,709 --> 00:22:34,979 Deputy Minister Kim! 352 00:22:35,550 --> 00:22:37,650 You did the same thing! 353 00:22:38,650 --> 00:22:40,390 Did you not use... 354 00:22:40,820 --> 00:22:44,860 all means possible to win, my lord? 355 00:22:47,590 --> 00:22:50,459 I am also simply trying to win this fight. That is all. 356 00:22:52,330 --> 00:22:53,370 What did you say? 357 00:23:01,939 --> 00:23:04,140 He said he would forgive us. 358 00:23:04,140 --> 00:23:05,179 Now, 359 00:23:06,239 --> 00:23:09,479 he wishes to use it to keep us on a tight leash? 360 00:23:09,810 --> 00:23:10,919 Atone for our sins? 361 00:23:12,120 --> 00:23:14,989 I put up with all the finger-pointing. Was that not enough? 362 00:23:15,689 --> 00:23:17,719 What else do I have to atone for? 363 00:23:19,459 --> 00:23:20,489 Darn it. 364 00:23:23,400 --> 00:23:24,429 Oh, boy. 365 00:23:36,239 --> 00:23:37,739 Then has everyone... 366 00:23:38,540 --> 00:23:40,310 returned to the court? 367 00:23:40,310 --> 00:23:43,050 Yes, that is correct. 368 00:23:43,179 --> 00:23:45,780 The news that they have returned... 369 00:23:46,179 --> 00:23:48,519 is making the other officials... 370 00:23:48,519 --> 00:23:50,590 return to the Six Ministries as well. 371 00:23:50,590 --> 00:23:52,790 Then I suppose they will resume the task... 372 00:23:53,489 --> 00:23:55,189 of dispatching officers to the local offices. 373 00:23:55,189 --> 00:23:58,060 Yes, that is correct. 374 00:24:05,199 --> 00:24:06,640 Your Majesty. 375 00:24:08,070 --> 00:24:09,909 Do you not agree... 376 00:24:10,380 --> 00:24:14,009 with what His Majesty wishes to do? 377 00:24:14,009 --> 00:24:16,509 How can I agree to a matter that could put the imperial court... 378 00:24:16,509 --> 00:24:17,979 in danger? 379 00:24:23,689 --> 00:24:24,719 Secretariat Yoo. 380 00:24:26,459 --> 00:24:28,060 Yes, Your Majesty. 381 00:24:28,060 --> 00:24:29,459 Please stop him. 382 00:24:31,259 --> 00:24:32,659 You are the only one who can stop him. 383 00:24:42,140 --> 00:24:44,739 So? What did you say? 384 00:24:45,439 --> 00:24:47,280 I said I would stop him... 385 00:24:47,749 --> 00:24:50,380 and that I would step in. 386 00:24:50,880 --> 00:24:51,919 Lord Yoo. 387 00:24:52,479 --> 00:24:56,050 I am not doing it for the sake of my family. 388 00:24:56,050 --> 00:24:59,820 As you know, both you and I have enjoyed enough privileges. 389 00:24:59,820 --> 00:25:00,929 I simply wish... 390 00:25:01,560 --> 00:25:05,199 to make sure we chancellors have a place to stand. 391 00:25:05,199 --> 00:25:06,870 What do you mean? 392 00:25:06,870 --> 00:25:08,769 As you are aware, 393 00:25:08,969 --> 00:25:11,800 I have served a number of emperors. 394 00:25:12,040 --> 00:25:14,310 Some of them were wise rulers, 395 00:25:14,310 --> 00:25:17,280 while a few of them brought chaos to the country. 396 00:25:17,679 --> 00:25:20,110 As for His Majesty, 397 00:25:20,110 --> 00:25:21,810 he could be remembered as a sage emperor... 398 00:25:22,509 --> 00:25:24,979 or as a tyrant. It could go either way. 399 00:25:24,979 --> 00:25:28,189 - Lord Yoo! - An emperor is human too, after all. 400 00:25:28,719 --> 00:25:31,689 No human being is perfect. 401 00:25:32,259 --> 00:25:34,159 We, chancellors, are the ones... 402 00:25:34,159 --> 00:25:36,060 who have been filling in to cover up such imperfections. 403 00:25:36,459 --> 00:25:40,030 In other words, influential regional lords have been keeping him in check. 404 00:25:41,100 --> 00:25:43,840 However, His Majesty... 405 00:25:44,969 --> 00:25:47,540 now plans to bring down all the regional lords... 406 00:25:47,540 --> 00:25:51,880 in order to bring Goryeo under his complete control. 407 00:25:54,280 --> 00:25:56,110 That is why I must step in. 408 00:25:56,580 --> 00:25:59,449 To make sure His Majesty can only have half of the power he wishes to obtain. 409 00:26:00,150 --> 00:26:03,390 We must protect the other half... 410 00:26:04,189 --> 00:26:06,590 for the sake of Goryeo. 411 00:26:13,830 --> 00:26:16,769 Thank you for making such a difficult decision. 412 00:26:16,870 --> 00:26:18,540 Thanks to Your Majesty's brave decision, 413 00:26:18,540 --> 00:26:20,810 the court is now back in operation. 414 00:26:21,310 --> 00:26:23,540 No, you were right. 415 00:26:24,140 --> 00:26:26,209 If we try to only step on spots where there is no dirt, 416 00:26:26,979 --> 00:26:28,850 we will never reach our destination. 417 00:26:31,380 --> 00:26:33,150 I will deal with the embarrassment, 418 00:26:33,150 --> 00:26:35,790 so please finish the work as soon as you can. 419 00:26:35,949 --> 00:26:39,419 Yes, Your Majesty. I will do my very best. 420 00:26:44,699 --> 00:26:47,669 She is your daughter, is she not? 421 00:26:50,540 --> 00:26:52,400 - Let her in. - Yes, Your Majesty. 422 00:26:53,669 --> 00:26:54,739 She may enter. 423 00:27:03,080 --> 00:27:04,380 What brings you here? 424 00:27:04,650 --> 00:27:07,689 I need to talk to you about my elder sister. It is urgent. 425 00:27:07,790 --> 00:27:09,850 You cannot come here. 426 00:27:10,050 --> 00:27:11,259 Go home at once. 427 00:27:13,060 --> 00:27:15,060 - Yes, Father. - Wait. 428 00:27:15,689 --> 00:27:16,830 What is the matter? 429 00:27:18,060 --> 00:27:19,429 It is nothing, Your Majesty. 430 00:27:19,429 --> 00:27:22,229 What is it? It is okay. You can tell me. 431 00:27:22,499 --> 00:27:24,070 What is so urgent? You seem concerned. 432 00:27:24,400 --> 00:27:25,469 You may tell His Majesty. 433 00:27:26,070 --> 00:27:27,939 Yes, Father. The thing is, 434 00:27:28,739 --> 00:27:30,679 my elder sister went to Chungju. 435 00:27:31,739 --> 00:27:34,850 It is well past the day she said she would be back. 436 00:27:35,150 --> 00:27:36,209 Chungju? 437 00:27:36,409 --> 00:27:38,179 Why did she go to Chungju? 438 00:27:41,189 --> 00:27:42,350 Tell me. 439 00:27:43,320 --> 00:27:44,320 Yes, Your Majesty. 440 00:27:46,189 --> 00:27:49,830 A little while ago, my sister heard that all the regional chiefs... 441 00:27:49,830 --> 00:27:51,959 had gone to Chungju. 442 00:27:53,499 --> 00:27:55,300 She wanted to look into it. 443 00:27:57,640 --> 00:27:59,600 She went there to dig into what they might be up to? 444 00:28:00,169 --> 00:28:01,209 Yes, Your Majesty. 445 00:28:01,870 --> 00:28:03,610 That is very dangerous. 446 00:28:05,040 --> 00:28:06,380 When did she say she would be back? 447 00:28:07,350 --> 00:28:08,780 Two days ago, Your Majesty. 448 00:28:10,050 --> 00:28:11,080 Officer of the Inspector General. 449 00:28:12,979 --> 00:28:14,650 - Yes, Your Majesty. - Take your soldiers... 450 00:28:14,650 --> 00:28:15,820 and go to Chungju now. 451 00:28:15,820 --> 00:28:17,390 - Leave at once. - Yes, Your Majesty. 452 00:28:20,929 --> 00:28:21,989 This is bad. 453 00:28:22,790 --> 00:28:24,159 I hope she is okay. 454 00:28:33,239 --> 00:28:34,239 Halt! 455 00:28:37,780 --> 00:28:40,550 You are Deputy Minister Kim's daughter, are you not? 456 00:28:41,350 --> 00:28:43,380 Yes, I am. Who might you be? 457 00:28:43,749 --> 00:28:45,519 I am Hwangbo Yu Eui, the Officer of the Inspector General. 458 00:28:45,919 --> 00:28:46,949 Are you all right? 459 00:28:47,550 --> 00:28:49,689 Yes, I am fine. 460 00:28:50,820 --> 00:28:52,419 Why were you looking for me? 461 00:28:52,519 --> 00:28:53,790 His Majesty sent me. 462 00:28:54,459 --> 00:28:57,060 - His Majesty? - Yes, please come with me. 463 00:28:57,159 --> 00:28:58,459 His Majesty is waiting for you. 464 00:29:15,509 --> 00:29:18,380 He even sent the royal forces to get her. 465 00:29:18,550 --> 00:29:22,519 It must be true that the Emperor has taken her in. 466 00:29:23,320 --> 00:29:25,919 Yes. The rumor that the governor of Gongju... 467 00:29:25,919 --> 00:29:28,689 used his daughter to get a position in the court must all be true. 468 00:29:30,400 --> 00:29:31,429 Interesting. 469 00:29:31,659 --> 00:29:35,070 All he did in Gongju was bend over backwards for the regional lords. 470 00:29:35,800 --> 00:29:39,969 Now, he has rolled up his sleeves to bring down all the regional lords? 471 00:29:45,610 --> 00:29:47,150 I truly apologize. 472 00:29:47,979 --> 00:29:50,419 Your Majesty should not have been concerned. 473 00:29:50,419 --> 00:29:52,519 Why did you do something so dangerous? 474 00:29:57,120 --> 00:29:59,890 Knowing that my father is waging war against the regional lords, 475 00:30:00,860 --> 00:30:02,959 I thought the fact that they all gathered together... 476 00:30:03,090 --> 00:30:05,130 was a pressing matter. 477 00:30:06,499 --> 00:30:07,570 I was concerned... 478 00:30:08,229 --> 00:30:10,600 that they met to discuss how they could harm my father. 479 00:30:12,870 --> 00:30:13,909 I see. 480 00:30:15,009 --> 00:30:16,439 Did you find out anything? 481 00:30:16,709 --> 00:30:18,509 It was a fruitless attempt. 482 00:30:19,909 --> 00:30:21,350 Before I could even find out anything, 483 00:30:22,110 --> 00:30:24,249 I got caught by one of the chiefs. 484 00:30:24,580 --> 00:30:25,749 You got caught? 485 00:30:26,219 --> 00:30:28,019 Are you saying you were captured by one of them? 486 00:30:28,550 --> 00:30:29,550 Yes, Your Majesty. 487 00:30:35,790 --> 00:30:37,159 Have some tea. 488 00:30:37,830 --> 00:30:38,830 Sure. 489 00:30:40,060 --> 00:30:41,499 Thank you. 490 00:30:41,499 --> 00:30:43,900 So, tell me. What is it that you wish to know? 491 00:30:47,469 --> 00:30:50,610 I want to know why you had a meeting. 492 00:30:50,780 --> 00:30:54,280 It is not unusual for regional chiefs to gather once in a while. 493 00:30:54,749 --> 00:30:58,620 We talk about various topics and cultivate our friendship. 494 00:30:59,679 --> 00:31:01,820 I heard regional chiefs from far away counties came. 495 00:31:02,590 --> 00:31:04,090 You must have a wide circle of acquaintances. 496 00:31:06,790 --> 00:31:09,989 That is inevitable as the chief regional chiefs. 497 00:31:10,900 --> 00:31:14,729 It is my turn to ask you a question now. 498 00:31:15,229 --> 00:31:16,330 Who are you? 499 00:31:21,969 --> 00:31:25,580 Do not think about making up a ridiculous story. 500 00:31:25,880 --> 00:31:28,449 After losing two of my children, 501 00:31:28,449 --> 00:31:30,550 I have become an impatient man. 502 00:31:31,019 --> 00:31:34,489 Be honest with me. Who are you? 503 00:31:35,219 --> 00:31:36,489 Who are you... 504 00:31:37,050 --> 00:31:41,630 to be so concerned about the regional chiefs' meeting? 505 00:31:42,630 --> 00:31:44,060 What did you tell him? 506 00:31:44,060 --> 00:31:47,729 As I could not think of a lie, I told him the truth. 507 00:31:47,969 --> 00:31:50,199 That I was the daughter of the court's Deputy Minister of Punishments. 508 00:31:50,199 --> 00:31:51,769 And yet, you did not get into trouble? 509 00:31:52,570 --> 00:31:53,699 The Deputy Minister of Punishments... 510 00:31:54,310 --> 00:31:56,439 has become the enemy of all regional lords, no? 511 00:31:57,979 --> 00:31:59,009 Yes. 512 00:31:59,280 --> 00:32:01,179 But nothing happened. 513 00:32:03,179 --> 00:32:07,449 He must have heard the news through the regional chiefs in Gongju. 514 00:32:11,219 --> 00:32:12,259 That I had... 515 00:32:13,590 --> 00:32:15,729 become Your Majesty's woman. 516 00:32:21,169 --> 00:32:23,429 There are no other intentions in my report. 517 00:32:23,729 --> 00:32:27,669 I am in no way related to Your Majesty. 518 00:32:28,469 --> 00:32:30,340 I always bear that in mind. 519 00:32:31,179 --> 00:32:33,439 Well then, please rest. 520 00:32:49,830 --> 00:32:55,769 (Hwapyeongjeon) 521 00:33:08,880 --> 00:33:10,850 I am Park Jin. 522 00:33:11,280 --> 00:33:14,390 Like you, I am from Chungju. 523 00:33:14,550 --> 00:33:16,550 Is that so? 524 00:33:17,759 --> 00:33:19,360 I am not well aware of you. 525 00:33:19,360 --> 00:33:20,390 I see. 526 00:33:21,360 --> 00:33:25,759 I am not a man the Yoo family needs to know. 527 00:33:28,169 --> 00:33:30,969 You do not have to be so humble. 528 00:33:31,169 --> 00:33:35,209 I was unaware simply because I settled in Gaegyeong when I was young. 529 00:33:35,310 --> 00:33:38,140 Thank you for putting it that way. 530 00:33:38,280 --> 00:33:41,780 Right then. Why have you come to see me? 531 00:33:43,350 --> 00:33:44,650 For the time being, 532 00:33:45,179 --> 00:33:47,390 I will stay in Gaegyeong. 533 00:33:48,019 --> 00:33:51,259 If there is anything I can help you with, 534 00:33:51,860 --> 00:33:53,489 please do not hesitate to ask me. 535 00:33:55,790 --> 00:33:57,830 I appreciate the gesture. 536 00:33:58,060 --> 00:34:01,769 But what could you possibly help me with? 537 00:34:01,769 --> 00:34:05,140 Though I am of low status compared to your family, 538 00:34:05,140 --> 00:34:06,900 I am still a regional lord. 539 00:34:07,939 --> 00:34:09,570 There must be a matter... 540 00:34:10,640 --> 00:34:13,009 to help each other in the current situation. 541 00:34:18,320 --> 00:34:20,280 What do you mean by that? 542 00:34:21,050 --> 00:34:22,650 Your way of speaking... 543 00:34:23,119 --> 00:34:26,990 implies that I should be asking you... 544 00:34:26,990 --> 00:34:29,090 to join hands with me. 545 00:34:29,360 --> 00:34:31,400 If you wish... 546 00:34:31,729 --> 00:34:35,169 to get rid of the Deputy Minister of Punishments, 547 00:34:36,499 --> 00:34:37,539 then yes. 548 00:34:38,400 --> 00:34:39,869 You should. 549 00:34:46,355 --> 00:34:47,656 Are you sure? 550 00:34:47,786 --> 00:34:51,525 Yes. The Court Lady who serves me saw it clearly. 551 00:34:51,656 --> 00:34:53,556 The Deputy Minister of Punishments' daughter... 552 00:34:53,556 --> 00:34:55,395 went into His Majesty's chamber last night. 553 00:34:55,996 --> 00:34:57,366 And when entering the palace, 554 00:34:57,366 --> 00:34:59,395 she was escorted by the Officer of the Inspector General. 555 00:35:03,906 --> 00:35:06,775 Sister. You must not overlook it. 556 00:35:07,136 --> 00:35:08,906 Both Deputy Minister Kim and his daughter... 557 00:35:09,445 --> 00:35:12,246 will surely cause trouble for the imperial court. 558 00:35:20,485 --> 00:35:22,656 As we will have to meet quite often, 559 00:35:23,085 --> 00:35:24,985 I made up an excuse. 560 00:35:25,125 --> 00:35:26,156 I see. 561 00:35:33,695 --> 00:35:35,295 You play calmly. 562 00:35:36,866 --> 00:35:39,005 I simply follow the flow. 563 00:35:44,746 --> 00:35:47,045 You will not be able to stop His Majesty like that. 564 00:35:48,576 --> 00:35:51,246 Have Deputy Minister Kim leave the court. 565 00:35:51,915 --> 00:35:53,656 Only then will this chaos come to an end. 566 00:35:58,386 --> 00:35:59,625 Can you do it? 567 00:36:02,266 --> 00:36:04,826 Yes. Just in time, 568 00:36:06,065 --> 00:36:08,965 an idea has come to me. 569 00:36:09,065 --> 00:36:10,866 - Really? - Yes. 570 00:36:11,005 --> 00:36:14,835 I plan to carry it out to His Majesty myself. 571 00:36:18,306 --> 00:36:20,915 No. Do not set it out yourself. 572 00:36:20,976 --> 00:36:22,585 Have someone else do it. 573 00:36:23,145 --> 00:36:24,715 "Someone else?" 574 00:36:24,746 --> 00:36:27,915 Have the former Third Rank Academician Kang Gam Chan do it. 575 00:36:29,625 --> 00:36:31,886 If His Majesty's most valued subject... 576 00:36:32,195 --> 00:36:33,895 betrays him, 577 00:36:34,996 --> 00:36:37,665 His Majesty will eventually waver. 578 00:36:38,465 --> 00:36:39,866 His will... 579 00:36:39,866 --> 00:36:43,065 to push ahead with the matter might die down. 580 00:36:44,536 --> 00:36:45,636 Your Highness. 581 00:36:48,335 --> 00:36:49,406 Proceed with it. 582 00:36:51,645 --> 00:36:55,016 I will ease His Majesty's pain. 583 00:37:03,426 --> 00:37:04,786 Compare the names on this paper... 584 00:37:04,786 --> 00:37:07,025 with the Ministry of Defense's military register. 585 00:37:07,656 --> 00:37:09,866 Then, you will have all the pieces of evidence. 586 00:37:09,866 --> 00:37:12,025 (Choi Gu, Director of Defense) 587 00:37:12,366 --> 00:37:14,895 And after that? What must I do? 588 00:37:16,665 --> 00:37:18,235 Make the rumor go around. 589 00:37:18,735 --> 00:37:21,436 With that, my father will reward you greatly. 590 00:37:22,806 --> 00:37:24,145 That is not necessary. 591 00:37:24,145 --> 00:37:27,875 Giving a hand in distinguishing enemies from allies is not reward-worthy. 592 00:37:30,815 --> 00:37:32,016 Even so, accept it. 593 00:37:32,286 --> 00:37:33,815 It is from my father. 594 00:37:35,485 --> 00:37:36,656 Good grief. 595 00:37:38,625 --> 00:37:39,726 All right, then. 596 00:37:40,496 --> 00:37:41,596 I will accept it. 597 00:37:46,266 --> 00:37:47,496 It has been a while. 598 00:37:48,536 --> 00:37:51,636 We came to greet you after some business in the Ministry of Defense. 599 00:37:51,636 --> 00:37:53,735 I see. It is good to see you. 600 00:37:53,735 --> 00:37:55,545 How is Seogyeong these days? 601 00:37:56,576 --> 00:37:59,045 We are busy rebuilding the houses that were destroyed... 602 00:37:59,616 --> 00:38:00,976 in the last war. 603 00:38:03,815 --> 00:38:05,016 On our way here, 604 00:38:05,755 --> 00:38:07,686 we came across Tak Sa Jung. 605 00:38:09,025 --> 00:38:11,456 He made my blood boil. 606 00:38:11,656 --> 00:38:15,195 Did His Majesty even forgive that man? 607 00:38:18,726 --> 00:38:20,936 His Majesty did not forgive him right then and there. 608 00:38:21,695 --> 00:38:24,665 He ordered Tak Sa Jung to atone through another practice. 609 00:38:24,665 --> 00:38:26,605 That is absurd. 610 00:38:26,906 --> 00:38:28,976 He must atone with death for his grave crime. 611 00:38:28,976 --> 00:38:30,976 There is no other practice. 612 00:38:31,105 --> 00:38:33,346 All the generals are infuriated. 613 00:38:33,576 --> 00:38:37,485 No. All the soldiers of the northwest are gritting their teeth. 614 00:38:37,585 --> 00:38:39,585 They do not loathe the Khitans. 615 00:38:39,815 --> 00:38:41,815 They resent His Majesty. 616 00:38:41,985 --> 00:38:44,956 We cannot fight against our enemy in this state. 617 00:38:48,996 --> 00:38:51,965 My lord. It is I, the Officer of Rites. 618 00:38:52,866 --> 00:38:54,136 Come in. 619 00:39:02,945 --> 00:39:05,275 I see. So this was where you were. 620 00:39:05,275 --> 00:39:08,246 Yes. We stopped by to give our greetings. 621 00:39:08,246 --> 00:39:09,516 (Kang Min Cheom, Officer of Rites) 622 00:39:09,516 --> 00:39:11,886 Right. What brings you here, Officer Kang? 623 00:39:16,226 --> 00:39:17,326 "Corruption?" 624 00:39:18,996 --> 00:39:21,056 - Are you sure? - Yes. 625 00:39:21,295 --> 00:39:23,926 While Deputy Minister Kim was the Provincial Governor of Gongju, 626 00:39:24,295 --> 00:39:26,695 he committed the wrong several times. 627 00:39:26,835 --> 00:39:28,395 It is already a widespread rumor, 628 00:39:28,395 --> 00:39:31,105 but His Majesty seems to be ignoring it. 629 00:39:31,366 --> 00:39:32,576 I cannot believe it. 630 00:39:33,505 --> 00:39:35,235 He is not someone who would do that. 631 00:39:35,235 --> 00:39:37,206 There is clear evidence. 632 00:39:37,206 --> 00:39:39,945 When Director of Defense Choi Gu compared the military register, 633 00:39:40,076 --> 00:39:42,076 the rumor proved to be true. 634 00:39:42,386 --> 00:39:45,815 The Deputy Minister of Punishments exempted the sons of Gongju's chiefs... 635 00:39:45,815 --> 00:39:47,855 from military conscription. 636 00:39:49,855 --> 00:39:52,556 What? From military conscription? 637 00:39:52,556 --> 00:39:53,625 Yes. 638 00:39:53,726 --> 00:39:56,165 A man who was the provincial governor diverted soldiers... 639 00:39:56,165 --> 00:39:57,926 during a time of war. 640 00:40:02,505 --> 00:40:03,536 Tell me. 641 00:40:04,136 --> 00:40:05,706 Is this all true? 642 00:40:07,206 --> 00:40:08,806 - Deputy Minister of Punishments. - Yes. 643 00:40:10,476 --> 00:40:11,676 It is true. 644 00:40:13,016 --> 00:40:14,645 But I had no other choice. 645 00:40:14,645 --> 00:40:17,246 Without compromising, I could not gather soldiers. 646 00:40:17,246 --> 00:40:18,815 Enough of your excuses. 647 00:40:18,956 --> 00:40:20,715 Even without compromising like that, 648 00:40:20,855 --> 00:40:24,326 plenty of provincial governors conscripted soldiers. 649 00:40:24,326 --> 00:40:26,625 Then, they must have compromised in other matters. 650 00:40:29,326 --> 00:40:31,766 Did you know of this too, Your Majesty? 651 00:40:31,766 --> 00:40:32,866 That is right. 652 00:40:33,266 --> 00:40:36,866 Then, dismiss the Deputy Minister of Punishments right away. 653 00:40:36,866 --> 00:40:39,206 I will take care of it myself. Leave me now. 654 00:40:39,775 --> 00:40:41,775 You are no longer a vassal of this court. 655 00:40:41,906 --> 00:40:44,375 Your Majesty. You have already... 656 00:40:44,375 --> 00:40:46,775 disregarded the sins of those... 657 00:40:46,775 --> 00:40:48,645 who abandoned their fortress and ran away. 658 00:40:49,145 --> 00:40:52,286 Because of that, all of the warriors are outraged. 659 00:40:52,386 --> 00:40:55,215 And yet, if you disregard a man who disrupted military order... 660 00:40:55,215 --> 00:40:56,656 once again, 661 00:40:56,656 --> 00:41:00,226 the whole of the Goryeo army will become out of control. 662 00:41:01,556 --> 00:41:03,226 I told you to leave! 663 00:41:03,226 --> 00:41:04,226 Your Majesty. 664 00:41:06,795 --> 00:41:08,735 I will stand by the Deputy Minister of Punishments. 665 00:41:08,835 --> 00:41:10,465 I trust his true intentions. 666 00:41:10,465 --> 00:41:13,335 I trust that he could not have endured without compromising. 667 00:41:13,335 --> 00:41:15,746 No, I experienced it myself. 668 00:41:17,445 --> 00:41:19,375 Just how hard it is... 669 00:41:19,375 --> 00:41:21,246 to endure among the regional lords. 670 00:41:21,715 --> 00:41:24,016 The Deputy Minister of Punishments only did his best. 671 00:41:24,016 --> 00:41:26,085 And I am trying to change... 672 00:41:27,186 --> 00:41:28,456 that horrific reality now. 673 00:41:29,426 --> 00:41:32,556 You cannot convince the soldiers with that. 674 00:41:33,096 --> 00:41:36,165 The soldiers do not care about politics. 675 00:41:36,165 --> 00:41:39,735 They simply fight when told to fight and protect when told to protect. 676 00:41:40,165 --> 00:41:43,206 They do not even ask for anything in return. 677 00:41:43,206 --> 00:41:44,735 All except one. 678 00:41:45,206 --> 00:41:48,536 All they hope for is that you maintain their honor. 679 00:41:48,976 --> 00:41:52,476 But if you turn your back on that one thing, 680 00:41:55,145 --> 00:41:57,746 the Goryeo army will now fall. 681 00:42:01,386 --> 00:42:02,656 Please leave now. 682 00:42:02,886 --> 00:42:04,525 - Your Majesty. - Now! 683 00:42:06,025 --> 00:42:08,096 It is too hard for me to face you. 684 00:42:08,596 --> 00:42:10,426 It is hard that I cannot persuade you, 685 00:42:11,726 --> 00:42:13,996 and it is even harder that I cannot hate you. 686 00:42:21,936 --> 00:42:23,005 Go now. 687 00:42:23,875 --> 00:42:25,945 I will turn a blind eye to this matter. 688 00:42:26,476 --> 00:42:27,915 That is that. So, do not... 689 00:42:28,645 --> 00:42:30,315 mention it to anyone else again. 690 00:42:32,886 --> 00:42:34,255 You may not be willing to help, 691 00:42:36,255 --> 00:42:38,056 but please do not get in the way. 692 00:42:55,976 --> 00:42:57,246 Are you not going to bed? 693 00:43:21,295 --> 00:43:23,965 He has brought 30 wagons of wood. 694 00:43:24,206 --> 00:43:28,476 Park Jin of Chungju has brought 20 carpenters, 80 laborers, 695 00:43:28,476 --> 00:43:32,105 and 50 wagons of wood. 696 00:43:35,846 --> 00:43:36,915 (Choi Sa We, Junior Second Rank) 697 00:43:36,915 --> 00:43:39,956 Right. Thank you so much for your contributions... 698 00:43:39,956 --> 00:43:41,286 to rebuilding Gaegyeong. 699 00:43:41,286 --> 00:43:44,426 If the court's finances become plentiful in the future, 700 00:43:44,956 --> 00:43:47,056 I promise to repay you for this. 701 00:43:47,195 --> 00:43:50,395 All of you will be appointed as officials in the Office of Civil Engineering. 702 00:43:50,395 --> 00:43:51,996 Please do your duties. 703 00:43:52,165 --> 00:43:55,036 - Your generosity is boundless. - Your generosity is boundless. 704 00:43:57,105 --> 00:43:58,505 You may now leave. 705 00:43:59,065 --> 00:44:00,976 - Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty. 706 00:44:13,156 --> 00:44:16,156 Then we will finish for today. 707 00:44:16,355 --> 00:44:17,985 Well, Your Majesty... 708 00:44:18,886 --> 00:44:21,755 There is a statement that has been submitted to the Privy Council. 709 00:44:21,996 --> 00:44:23,165 Who is it from? 710 00:44:23,295 --> 00:44:27,295 It is from the former Third Rank Hallim Academician, Kang Gam Chan. 711 00:44:29,065 --> 00:44:30,806 - Academician Kang? - Yes. 712 00:44:31,065 --> 00:44:32,806 It is a statement requesting the impeachment... 713 00:44:32,806 --> 00:44:34,505 of Deputy Minister of Punishments, Kim Eun Boo. 714 00:44:37,375 --> 00:44:38,545 You may enter. 715 00:44:53,355 --> 00:44:56,625 I, Kang Gam Chan, wish to tell Your Majesty. 716 00:44:56,625 --> 00:44:58,465 Deputy Minister of Punishments, Kim Eun Boo, 717 00:44:58,465 --> 00:45:00,665 during his reign as the provincial governor of Gongju, 718 00:45:00,665 --> 00:45:04,206 exempted the sons of the regional chiefs from military conscription, 719 00:45:04,206 --> 00:45:05,835 which is a serious crime. 720 00:45:06,306 --> 00:45:09,545 This is a heavy crime that goes against the national law... 721 00:45:09,545 --> 00:45:11,275 and disrupts military order. 722 00:45:11,645 --> 00:45:14,915 So, dismiss him from his government position right away... 723 00:45:14,915 --> 00:45:16,945 and punish him harshly. 724 00:45:21,315 --> 00:45:24,855 I, Kang Gam Chan, tell you this out of my loyalty to Your Majesty. 725 00:45:37,565 --> 00:45:41,076 Your Majesty, if this matter is true, 726 00:45:41,476 --> 00:45:44,875 you may never overlook his crime. 727 00:45:44,976 --> 00:45:46,045 Your Majesty. 728 00:45:46,415 --> 00:45:48,576 Diverting soldiers during wartime... 729 00:45:48,576 --> 00:45:50,386 is a clear act of treason. 730 00:45:50,815 --> 00:45:53,286 You must punish the Deputy Minister of Punishments at once. 731 00:45:53,286 --> 00:45:54,286 Your Majesty. 732 00:45:54,516 --> 00:45:57,585 The Deputy Minister of Punishments has not been proven guilty yet. 733 00:45:57,926 --> 00:45:59,395 That is right, Your Majesty. 734 00:46:00,056 --> 00:46:03,195 You must look into the whole story first. 735 00:46:03,195 --> 00:46:04,726 That is not true. 736 00:46:08,936 --> 00:46:12,406 I have checked all of the military registers. 737 00:46:14,036 --> 00:46:16,545 The sons of the Gongju chiefs and their relatives... 738 00:46:16,545 --> 00:46:18,545 were all exempted from military conscription. 739 00:46:18,545 --> 00:46:21,875 That number is way more than 30 men. 740 00:46:58,516 --> 00:46:59,585 Your Majesty. 741 00:47:25,875 --> 00:47:27,945 Leave Gaegyeong this instant. 742 00:47:31,485 --> 00:47:32,545 Never... 743 00:47:35,786 --> 00:47:37,985 show yourself in front of me again. 744 00:47:58,976 --> 00:48:00,016 Your Majesty! 745 00:48:03,915 --> 00:48:05,145 Your Majesty! 746 00:48:06,786 --> 00:48:07,855 Your Majesty! 747 00:48:11,625 --> 00:48:14,255 It is dangerous if you ride that fast! 748 00:48:23,165 --> 00:48:24,636 Your Majesty! 749 00:48:31,306 --> 00:48:32,505 - Oh, no. - It is His Majesty. 750 00:48:32,505 --> 00:48:34,045 Your Majesty! 751 00:48:40,415 --> 00:48:44,156 (Korea-Khitan War) 752 00:49:17,926 --> 00:49:19,355 He is in critical condition. 753 00:49:19,355 --> 00:49:22,426 I think the next 3 to 4 hours will be crucial. 754 00:49:22,525 --> 00:49:25,125 Father, soldiers have arrived outside. 755 00:49:25,125 --> 00:49:28,465 I must sort everything out before His Majesty wakes up. 756 00:49:28,465 --> 00:49:30,706 Her Majesty will keep driving the Deputy Minister of Punishments... 757 00:49:30,706 --> 00:49:32,105 into a corner. 758 00:49:32,105 --> 00:49:35,505 It is His Majesty's right to hand down a ruling. 759 00:49:35,505 --> 00:49:37,605 Then I will do the questioning myself. 760 00:49:38,045 --> 00:49:40,045 (Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.) 57161

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