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Hurry! The enemy is behind us!

Hurry! The enemy will resume their pursuit!

The enemy is behind us!

We must get to Yimsung County to be safe!

Hurry! Hurry!

General, you must be gentle with His Majesty.

We don't have any time! We must get out of here!

Forgive me, Your Majesty. We have no choice.

Yi Chi will come after us again once he finds out

that he's been tricked.

Yes, Brother-in-law. We must hurry.

Speed up, you lazy horse! The enemy is after us!

What's gong on? The carriage is empty!

We've been tricked, General!

Tricked?

But one of Bekjae's best generals was guarding this carriage.

That's why we fell for it.

Yes...A fancy carriage guarded by a renown warrior...

Then...

It's the wagon! It's the old wagon that was following behind.

Yes, that's it!

King Kyun-hwon must have been riding in that wagon

Where did it go? It disappeared!

They must be headed to Yimsung. I knew it was strange when

this carriage headed in this direction.

This road leads to Geum River which is our territory.

That's right. They tricked us.

But it's not too late. Wagons are slow. Go after them.

They are sure to be headed to Yimsung since it is their

territory. Go after them!

Faster, you lazy horse! The enemy is after us!

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

Are you all right, Your Majesty?

Are you all right?

Are you all right, Your Majesty?

I'm fine.

This is truly awful...

The enemy is on our tail and the wagon has rolled over.

It will be repaired shortly, Your Majesty.

What are you waiting for? Repair the wheel at once!

I don't know how long the main army can hold up.

Not long. Our troops were demoralized and unprepared.

Yes. Repair the wagon!

It's hopeless, Your Highness!

We must go! Now!

Our troops are getting buried!

They were exhausted and demoralized from the cold.

We must begin to retreat.

This is most senseless battle.

Why did we come all the way here, and why are we letting

our men die? For what?

This is no time to talk about that.

We must retreat, or our entire army will be wiped out.

I wonder what happened to auxiliary troops.

There they are!

Supreme commander!

Why are you back? Were you not ordered to cover the flanks?

It's hopeless. The line is collapsing.

We can't break through the enemy. You must flee!

Flee? Where to? We must fight to our death!

But the soldiers will not obey our orders.

They are dropping their weapons and surrendering to the enemy.

How could this be happening?

Order a withdrawal. We can't hold up much longer.

Do not give up! Stop the enemy!

Bekjae troops are surrendering! Let those who surrender live!

Do not kill those who lay down their arms!

Do not run! Come back, you cowards!

Look, General!

Those are Koryo troops that were at our flanks!

There are thousands of them!

They broke through the left and right lines. We must retreat.

We must retreat, General! Give us your order!

We can't withdraw without the supreme commander's command.

Fight!

We can't fight any longer! We will all die!

It's hopeless... We are crushed!

The retreat path is still open. We must go now!

Supreme Commander, we must retreat!

Give us your command, Supreme Commander!

We can't hold out any longer, Brother.

Fine, I do not have a choice.

Father should be out of danger by now. Retreat.

Retreat! It's the supreme commander's order! Retreat!

What are you waiting for, Brother? We must leave.

Turn your horse, Brother!

Yu Geumpil is coming. Hurry, Brother!

Let's go. Let's go, Advisor Jonghoon.

Prince Shin-guhm is getting away!

Go after him the prince of Bekjae!

Archers! Fire the arrows!

Fire!

Advisor Jonghoon!

Your Highness...

Advisor Jonghoon!

Go, Your Highness...

We must go, Brother. They're right behind us!

Oh, this can't be happening! Advisor Jonghoon...!

Stop the pursuit. Bring the troops to order.

Yes, Brother.

Stop the pursuit! Bring the troops to order!

Round up the war prisoners!

How many have survived?

Less than one thousand.

Fortunately, the enemy has stopped their pursuit.

We've been completely routed. This cold weater is the culprit.

We've been beaten by the weather, not the enemy. I am outraged.

It was beyond our control. This was a reckless challenge

from the start. But what's the use crying over spilled milk?

Let's put the troops back in proper array and retreat.

Yes, Supreme Commander.

Straighten up the lines! We are going back home!

I wonder if General Choi Pil made it out alive.

Chances are he didn't. He knew he would not make it.

Yes, and yet he volunteered for the job.

That is true loyalty.

He didn't hesitate to give up his life for his king.

And I'm sure Father has made it out safe because of him.

It's too soon to be sure.

General Y Chi of Jun-eui is not to be underestimated.

That is true, but...

Faster! Faster!

We must capture the king of Bekjae!

It's morning! What is taking so long? Repair the wagon?

It is almost ready, Your Highness.

They should be catching up to us any minute!

We've wasted too much time!

It's done. The wagon is ready for His Majesty.

Hurry! Let's go!

How do you feel, Your Majesty?

I'm fine.

Choi Pil is dead. Did you see, Son-in-law?

Yes, Your Majesty. It was out of our hands.

Yes, it was out of our hands...

He died for me... I killed him...

Do you think Shin- guhm is all right?

It had to have been a very difficult battle.

Yes...

Press onward! Hurry them along!

Hurry! We are not far from Yimsung! Hurry!

Why are we so slow? Speed it up!

The enemy is right behind us! We must get to Yimsung!

We do not have time! Hustle!

Speed up the wagon!

The wagon cannot go any faster than this, Your Highness.

Push faster! The enemy is behind us!

Your Highness! It's the enemy!

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

The enemy is right behind us! What do we do?

Do not panic! Stay calm!

They are here, Your Majesty. I will cover them.

Be prepared, Your Majesty. We must abandon this wagon.

Yes, it appears that way.

Life and death is in the hands of God. Do not fret.

Your Majesty, you need abandon the wagon and get on a horse.

Prince Geum-kang, take His Majesty.

You will be safe once you reach Yimsung just a few miles ahead.

I will cover you.

Yes, Brother-in-law.

Stop the wagon! Fetch a horse!

Your Majesty, be careful.

Your Majesty, will you be all right?

This is a bad idea. He cannot ride a horse!

Stop the fuss.

I'd rather die on a horse than be captured by the enemy.

Go, Vice Prime Minister.

Be safe, Brother-in-law.

Your Majesty, we must go.

The king of Bekjae is getting! Go after him!

You'll have to get through me first!

You must be Kyun-hwon's son-in-law Park Young-kyu.

You will not make it out of here alive!

Where do you think you're going? You must be a high official.

No! No, I'm not!

Impressive.

Park Young-kyu, was it? I am impressed.

Yi Chi, was it? I'll deal with you next time.

Next time? You're not going anywhere. Fight to the end!

Next time, I said. I must go now.

Stop running away! Where do you think you're going?

Go after him!

They're in Yimsung County.

We can't go in any further. This is Bekjae territory.

That's right, General.

Darn it! I almost had him.

Your Majesty, are you all right?

We've crossed the border. They will pursue us no more.

I'm just glad we are alive.

But how about all of my men?

It's Brother-in-law!

Yes.

Fear no more, Your Majesty. The enemy has retreated.

I will escort you home comfortably from here.

Where is my physician Hoonkyum?

He was slain.

I see...

Let's go.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Warriors!

Unju battle has come to an end with a sweeping victory for Koryo!

The king and the prince of Bejae has gotten away,

but we have conquered the west coast region!

Not only that, we've captured or eliminated countless enemy's

high military officials.

Bekjae will not make hasty moves against us again.

We are one step closer to realizing the grand enterprise.

General Yu Geumpil and Lord Yi Chi of Jun-eui led us to

this victory.

Their meritoriousservices will be honored and remembered for

generations to come.

Unju Battle in the year 934 was the last battle for Kyun-

hwon and it ended in defeat. This second upset after Gochang

battle would mark the beginning of Later Bekjae's fall.

Resulting in 3000 casualties out of 5000 soldiers that was

deployed, Unju Battle was a crushing defeat for Bekjae.

Conversely, Unju battle gave Wang Guhn decisive lead in the

contention for unification of the Three Kingdoms.

With Gochang and Unju in possesson of Koryo, Bekjae

had lost its capacity for northward expansion.

Not only that, some thirty forts in the outer perimeter

had surrendered to Koryo in the wake of the battle.

Stalemate was broken at last and God was on Wang Guhm's side.

Welcome back, Your Majesty.

Allow me to congratulate you on your victory.

Hail, Your Majesty!

These are fruits of your hard labor, Your Majesty.

Now the world will bow before you.

I applaud your overwhelming victory along with your

subjects and your people.

Thank you. This is the blessing of my people and

the hard work of my brave warriors. Let us go inside.

Make way for theking! Royal guards!

I now reward those who rendered merotorious service in Unju.

This victory would not have been possible without Lord

Suh Mok who came to our rescue in Namchun.

General Yi Chi helped us across Geum River and rendered critical

service on the battlefield as well.

I bestow a new name of Yichum to Namchun.

Yes, Your Majesty.

As for General Yi Chi who led this battle to victory,

I hereby place you among the ranks of Merits Subjects and

appoint you Supreme Advisor.

From this day forward, he will be renamed Yi Do, and carry a

title of "Righteous Sage". The scribe will record

his accolades and honor his name for generations.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your grace is immeasurable, Your Majesty.

Thereafter Yi Chi would assume the name of Yi Do.

To be bestowad a name by the emperor was a high honor, and

this attests to how highly Wang Guhn valued his service.

His descendents would begin to regard Jun-eui as their native

soil and would go on to produce number of notable subjects in

the Unified Koryo era.

Ministries of constructions and rites will review the merits

of those on the Merit Subject Register and install a gallery

where their names and portraits will be displayed.

Your grace is immeasurable.

Merit Subject Register and Merit Subject Hall:

Wang Guhn reviewed and re-compiled the list of his merit subjects.

Recorded under "Merit Subject of Founding Kingdom - 1st Rank" are

Hong Yu, Bae Hyun-kyung, Shin Seungkyum and Bok Jikyum;

under 2nd Rank are Kyun-kwon, Kyun nEungshik, Kyun Shin, Yum

Sang, Kim Lak, Yun Ju, Ma Ran; and under 3rd Rank are over

2000 unspecified men.

Yi Do is named under the ranks of "Merit Subjects of Unified

Three Kingdoms. "This record lists Choi Ung, Hong Yu, Bae hyung-kyung,

Shin Seungkyum, and Bok Jikyum in 1st rank; and Yu Geumpil, Kim

Sunpyung, Jang gil, Yu Chadal, Yi Do, Ham Kyum, Kim Sungoong,

Hong Kyu, Wang Heesul, Kim Wonsul, Yoon Shindal and Park Yoon Ung

in 2nd rank. Variations and extensiveness of these lists

suggest that wide range of support and comparable rewards

were required for Wang Guhn to lead a successful administration.

- Hear me, subjects. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Let us not forget the shame of the attack on our naval

force and our capital.

Such negligence and failure will not be tolerated again.

Devote yourself to your duties and prepare for the unification.

Yes, Your Majesty. Your grace is immeasurable.

Now, I have planned a special banquet for my brave merit

subjects and warriors. Let us enjoy ourselves.

Your grace is immeasurable, Your Majesty.

They've been summoned to the imperial chambers?

Yes, Your Highness.

His Majesty must have a lot on his mind after this defeat.

But he has called only Shin-guhm and his brothers?

Yes,Your Highness.

But why?

What could he want with his sons after returning from a

disastrous battle?

Was Prince Geum-kang called as well?

Yes,Your Highness.

Why? What could this be about...?

His Majesty has summoned his sons you say?

All of them?

Yes, Your Grace.

This is nerve-racking... I've sensed changes in His

Majesty since prior to his departure for Unju.

He even spoke of giving the throne to Shin-guhm.

And now he summons his sons. Why? Why?

Father, we are here upon your command.

Yes...

I am to be blamed for the defeat in Unju.

No, Father.

The responsibility is mine as the commander of the operation.

No, I should've been more honest about my ailment.

But ambition blinded me.

I overextended myself when odds were against me.

Bekjae's maneuverability will be limited for a while.

There will be no hasty military movements.

We need to strengthen our interior.

Yes, Father.

I am nearly seventy years old now... Seventy...

Yet I thought I still had it.

Now I can't deny it. I am old...

Shin-guhm,

Yes, Father.

I've given this a lot of thought.

But I require more time.

Let us give it more time, time to reevaluate and

reconsider all factors.

How could you, Father? It's time to keep your promise.

Yes, I am old. There is no denying it.

That is why I summoned all of you.

Unification is still afar and I am getting old...

The years have come and gone, and I've accomplished nothing...

Father, why won't you keep your promise when you

acknowledge everything else?

You made me a promise before I went to Yaesung River.

But you were silent when I returned, so I fought again

in Unju despite the odds to prove myself to you once more.

Have you forgotten that promise, Father?

Geum-kang,

Yes, Father.

I am going to take a little time to rest and reconsider.

I thought all of you should know about that.

But Father,

What? Have you something to say?

...No, Father.

I thought not. You may leave now.

How could you do this, Father? Does a king break his word?

Why won't you tell me about the throne, Father? The throne!

You've shown me nothing.

Yaesung River operation was neither success nor a failure.

And you should've talked me out of Unju battle no matter

how stubborn I was. You are unworthy of the throne.

All you care if about yourself. How could you lead a country?

You may leave, I said.