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Do not fall back! Do not fall back!

Stay calm! The enemy is weak!

Get back in order! Get the troops in proper array!

It is an order! Do not retreat or you will face death!

- Brother-in-law, - Yes, Supreme Commander.

I want you take Yu Geumpil's army.

Yes, Sir! Men, follow me!

The enemy is nothing but coward!

Knock them down! Crush them!

Shouldn't we approach now?

Not yet. There is no need to rush. Observe with aplomb.

The enemy has thoroughly fallen in to our trap.

I am truly impressed by the local miliotia of Gochang.

Castle Lord Kim Sunpyung, Lord Kim Hang, and General

Jang...They are all very impressive.

Yes. Our chances would've been slim without their cooperation.

You have won this battle, Your Majesty.

Have I? This is unreal. I cannot believe my own eyes.

General Yu's army is striking their flank, and Generals Bae

and Hong have cut off their retreat path.

I was once in their very predicament in Mt. Gong.

They must have watched me as I am watching them now.

They are trapped with nowhere to go.

We must capture the king of Bekjae. We must!

Your Majesty, we fell into their trap!

We've already lost great number of our troops!

Yes...This is a truly unexpected attack.

Where were our outriders? How could they miss this ambush?.

You must flee, Your Majesty. We are surrounded!

You must go, Your Majesty. Now!

They're closing in on us!

Surrender your head, King Kyun-hwon!

Your are surrounded! Surrender your head!

Where are you, Kyun-hwon? Reveal yourself!

It's Hong Yu and Bae Hyunkyung.

This is getting worse. But we are an army of 20.000!

We must regroup and push forward to Gochang Fort.

But our troops are breaking up in fear and disarray, Father.

The tide of the battle has turned against our favor.

We must pull back the troops and regroup.

Oh, if only we had some back-up...

That fool Shin-guhm... Where is he when we need him?

He said he was checked by Yu Gumpil, but Yu Geumpil

is here. Where is he?

Your Majesty! You must escape!

The troops have broken up and we've lost all control!

Escape? We must reorganize the troops!

The retreat path has been cut off.

Cut off?

The enemy was watching us as we passed through the gorge

and sealed off the road. We must go, Your Majesty!

Now, Your Majesty. It's Yu Geumpil!

Yu Geumpil? He is Wang Guhn's sworn brother.

Yes. He is also the brother of Shin Seungkyum who was

killed in Mt. Gong. We must flee, Your Majesty.

Extraordinary...He tears through them like a cyclone!

We will try to break through the left side.

Very well. Let us get out of here.

Let us go before we are burned alive, Brother-in-law.

Yes, Supreme Commander.

It's chaos, Your Majesty.

I've never experienced a battle of this scale.

The enemy troops are dropping their weapons.

Observe! It is an overwhelming victory!

You will soon have King Kyun-hwon's head.

He has nowhere to run. They are surrounded by all four sides.

But I was able to make it out of Mt. Gong.

He could slip away if we do not stay alert.

We must seal off all possible passage and keep alert.

He must be caught. He must! King Kyun-hwon must be caught!

Rest assured, Your Majesty.

Let us get back to the battlefield.

Why are we going in this direction?

What about the troops?

Forget about them, Your Majesty. They've been dissolved.

Round them up! We cannot run like this!

Hurry, Father. The enemy is closely trailing us.

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

You must get up!

The king of Bekjae is getting away!

Go after him! To the reed field!

It's Yu Geumpil, Your Majesty!

We will not get out of here alive if we are caught! Hurry!

This way, Your Majesty!

Search every inch of this field!

They came this way! Don't leave a single stone unturned!

What happened to the king of Bekjae?

It appears he has slipped away. His white horse was seen here

last, but we lost him in the smoke and flames.

Darn, we were so close!

He could not have gone far. We will get him.

Let us assemble a pursuit unit and send them out.

Yes. Commanders, assemble a pursuit unit and search every

inch of the woods beyond the river!

It's a relief. The enemy has crumbled before they could set

foot into Gochang Fort.

Yes. Let us assess the damage and regroup.

The enemy has suffered tremendous casualties.

Yes. More than half of them have been killed or injured

and the rest have surrendered. It's a tremendous accomplishment!

Unbelievable... Unbelievable...

This has to be a dream.

Thank God we escaped. We're out of danger for now.

We must keep moving. They will soon come after us.

Unbelievable...My army has been completely destroyed in

a matter of a few hours... Completely reduced to ashes...

I must look hideous...

We must keep moving.

Yes, I guess we must. This is truly pathetic...

Which way are we to go? All roads are blocked.

We should be able to find small side roads that the

wood gatherers use.

It will be morning soon.

Will we able to climb over those rocky hills?

We must. We could be killed if we do not move, Father.

You're right. Let's go.

That road leads to the village! Comb every inch of this area!

His Majesty has offered a reward for King Kyun-hwon's head!

Find him and claim your prize!

yes!

Go! Search the road and the reed field!

Thank you. I have fought countless battles in my

life but never one this perfectly executed.

This could not have been done without you.

Your grace is immeasurable, Your Majesty.

God is on our side.

How else could we have achieved such huge victory?

You are a compassionate king of divine descent.

It is only fitting that cast our lot with you.

We salute you, Your Highness.

It is a complete victory, Your Majesty.

Roughly 8000 enemy troops have been killed, 4000 have

been injured, another 4000 have fled, and the rest have

been captured.

Our only remaining task is capturing the king.

Yes. But I am still puzzled about Prince Shin-guhm.

He could have come to his father's aid...

The outcome may have been very different if his army had come.

It, too, is Your Majesty's fortune.

General Yu deserves much credit. He not only blocked Shin-guhm's

army, but came back here to deliver a decisive blow.

Yes. General Yu has rendered greatest service.

Now, let us reassess the the overall situation and

devise a way to capture King Kyun-hwon.

Yes, Your Majesty.

It was an impressive fight!

- Geum-kang, - Yes, Your Majesty.

We made it out alive of a raging inferno.

Yes, but I feel truly defeated.

There is no need. This is the nature of war.

Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.

And one single defeat may decide your fate after ten victories.

We would've had a chance if Brother Shin-guhm had come to

our aid. I don't understand why he did not come.

That's right. Yu Geumpil's army was there, but Prince

Shin-guhm was no where to be seen.

Frankly, that's been bothering me as well.

Vice Prime Minister,

Yes, Your Majesty.

what could be the reason?

What could've kept Shin-guhm away?

Or...Or did he purposely stay away?

Surely there is an explanation.

I'm asking the Vice Prime Minister.

Like General Park has said there must be an explanation.

Is that right? An explanation? What could that be?

What could've kept a son away when his father was in danger

of losing his life?

8000 casualties...8000 Bekjae soldiers are dead.

I am happyfor our victory, but so many lives lost...

Who will compensate them for their underserved deaths?

It is truly mournful...

You are a compassionate king.

But a war is a merciless fight for one's own country.

True, but...

Everyone awaits you in the command center, Your Majesty.

Let us go.

Hear me, subjects.

Yes, Your Majesty.

We've won! Koryo has won a complete victory in Gochang.

Every one of you has delivered valuable service, but these

three lords in particular deserve highest merit.

Your grace is immeasurable.

Therefore, I will honor them with befitting rewards.

I here by dub you Highest Merit Subject of Three Kingdoms, and

appoint you Supreme Advisers.

Your services will be noted in official records and your

descendants will reap benefit for generations hence forward.

Your grace is immeasurable.

Lord Kim Hang, your surname is of Shilla royalty origin.

Embrace the name that the king of Koryo bestows upon you now.

For your exceptional generalship and leadership I name you "Kwon".

Do accept this honor to you and your clan.

Your grace is immeasurable.

The Three leaders of Gochang would receive the title of

the Three Supreme Advisers.

This was an honorary position and they did not participate

in active duty. Gochang would be renamed Andong and become

a feudal state of the Three Supreme Advisers.

From then on, the three man would identify themselves by

their state. They are the Kims, Kwons and Jangs of Andong who

enjoyed wealth and power through the end of Chosun dynasty.

Also, it is said that the folkloric game Chajun-nori

(wheelbarrow fight) originated from this battle between Kyun-

hwon and Wang Guhn in Andong, which broke the stalemate and

swing the tide of war in Koryo's favor.

Your meritorious service will be remembered forever.

Your grace is immeasurable, Your Majesty.

The royal army will return to the capital now that this

region is secured. Prepare for departure.

Yes, Your Majesty.

The king of Bekjae has escaped alive.

The pursuit is in progress, but he won't be easily captured.

Don't let that be our priority.

Yes, Your Majesty.

We can sleep at night at last.

The days of Koryo have come again.

The victory in Gochang washed away Wang Guhn's rage and shame

and resulted in recovery of many territories that had turned to

Bekjae after Wang Guhn's consecutive defeats.

It was a tremendous ripple effect with over 30 counties and villages

of this region simultaneously surrendering to Koryo.

King Kyun-soon of Shilla showed his support by applauding Wang

Guhn's accomplishment.

What's more, this battle prompted over 110 forts along the eastern

coast in Shilla's outer frontier to surrender to Koryo.

This mass secession of Shilla's regional lords represented the

changing order of the Three Kingdoms.

Let us rest awhile, Vice Prime Minister.

Beautiful...

Seasons come and go without fail...

Look at the colorful foliage. It is like a beautiful tapestry.

You surprise me sometimes, Your Majesty.

What do you mean?

You are calm in the most desperate hours.

I'm trying not to think about how pathetic I am.

If only this were an autumn outing instead

of a flight after defeat...

My stubborness caused this defeat.

Put it behind you, Your Majesty.

Yes... But there's one thing I don't think I can forget.

About Shin-guhm...

I've thought hard about this.

It's not that he could not come. He did not come.

He purposely did not come.

Your Majesty...

There is no limit of his attempt to help us no

matter how close I look.

Let us continue on.

Put it behind, Your Majesty. I'm sure there is an explanation.

I pray to God that you are right.

But if not, what he done is unthinkable.

Let us go.

We've walked for two days without rest.

We will take the main road today.

Those are our men!

Halt!

Are you not Prince Shin-guhm's men?

Yes, General.

Is his army nearby?

Yes, Your Highness.

Where are they? Have they come to aid us?

No, we retreated back to Moonso Fort, but...

But what? Speak up!

The lords of Moonso had slain our officials and

surrendered to Koryo.

What? You mean we have lost Moonso Fort as well?

They betrayed us and went back to Koryo.

Unbelievable... Where is Shin-guhm now?

We've pitched a camp several miles from here

Let us go, Vice Prime Minister. We will talk once we are there.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Inform them of our location and bring back the royal vesture!

Yes, General.

Vice Prime Minister,

Yes, Your Majesty.

do you still recommend Shin-guhm?

He will destroy this kingdom.

He tried to kill me. There is no other explanation.

He did not come to my aid when he had 10 000 troops.

And he has lost Moonso Fort!

And yet the old idiots at court want Shin-guhm

on the throne!

Yes, the time has come to make a decision.

What? My father is alive, you say?

Yes, Your Highness.

He is several mils away near the woods.

Are you sure he is alive? How about Geum-kang?

Yes, Your Highness.

The Vice Prime Minister and General Park are safe as well.

Does he know that we've lost Moonso Fort?

Yes, Advisor.

He would've found out anyway. We must first go and bring him back.

Yes.

He is alive? Father is alive?

But of course...He is no ordinary man after all.

- Yang-guhm and Yong-guhm, - Yes, Brother.

Bring father back.

Let us be prepared for more scolding and flogging.

...Yes, Brother.

What are you waiting for? Bring His Majesty back.

Yes, Your Highness.

I wonder what has happened to King Kyun-hwon.

He made it out alive.

I'm certain he is in extreme distress.

He has nowhere to go now that Moonso Fort has been returned

to Koryo. No doubt he will woefully return of Bekjae.

Yes... Have you sent the report to the imperial capital?

Yes, Your Majesty.

How clear and high is the autumn sky...

The world is beautiful in the eyes of the victor, but

all is but misery for the defeated.

Such is life.

Yes, such is life.

I've at last avenged Bother Seungkyum's death to some extent.

My heart feels lighter. I owe it all to you, Brother Geumpil.

No, Your Majesty. Every one worked just as hard.

Yes, of course.

But your contributions were exceptional. Thank you.

Your grace is immeasurable.

An overwhelming victory?

Yes. Rejoice, Your Highness.

His Majesty has at last broken the long string of defeat, and

achieved a great victory. Allow me to congratulate you.

We congratulate you, Your Highness.

Congratulations is in order indeed.

It has been years since we won a battle.

Yes, Your Highness. The entire kingdom will rejoice.

Your Grace, shall we prepare a sacrifice at the worship hall?

Oh, we must! We must thank the merciful Buddha and the

gods of heaven and earth for this victory.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Perhaps now I can eat a little.

I have had no appetite since His Majesty set out for this war.

I am so relieved.

I still can't believe that the formidable Bekjae army

has fallen.

Neither can I. They were like an army of devils.

A crushing defeat? We've suffered a crushing defeat , you say?

Yes, Your Highness..

How could that be when our army was larger than ever?

How could that be? How is my son Shin-guhm?

They say that the battle was lost because Prince Shin-guhm

failed to deliver the collaborative strike.

What? Do you mean that Shin-guhm was the cause of this defeat?

Yes, Your Highness...

Oh, no!

Have you heard the report? His Majesty has been defeated.

All 20 000 troops have been killed of captured.

What are we to do?

There's another devastating news.

Another devastating news?

Lord Yum Heun has left the court.

Left the court? Where did he go?

His letter states that he is headed to Koryo.

What?

He writes that he realized there is no hope in this royal court

upon hearing the news about Prince Shin-guhm's error.

But go to our enemy state Koryo? That's preposterous!

He has harbored skepticism for the court for a long time.

I supposed he had no choice when he head that Prince

Shin-guhm was responsible for this miserable defeat.

Why is this happening? How did it come to this?

What are we to do?

Welcome, Your Majesty.

You must exhausted from sitting around.

Why does everyone look so tense? What's wrong?

Your Majesty, we tried to assist the main army, but

our path was blocked...

Don't be too quick to defend yourself.

What's done is done.

You weren't unable to come. You purposely stayed away.

You purposely stayed away!