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Have you been to Prince Shin-guhm's villa?

Yes, Your Majesty. I've relayed your order.

What was hen doing?

He was alone in his den.

Alone?

Was he drinking?

I can's be certain, but I believe he was.

Yes, he is certain to be quite distressed...

After all, he has feelings too...

I do know how that boy feels...You may go.

Wait,

Yes, Your Majesty.

I shall have a few drinks with my son.

Yes, Your Majesty.

He must be quite hurt and resentful of me...

He thought the throne was his, but he is being driven out of

the palace. I can imagine his pain...

But it's for the preservation of the kingdom.

I worked too hard to buil this kingdom, and Shin-guhm

is too hasty and indiscreet. I had no choice.

Finalizing it is the only thing left to do.

Yes...I will send him off with tender words over a drink.

He is my son after all.

Keep alert.

Yes, General.

Do not let anyone near the imperial chambers

and Prince Shin- Guhm's quarters.

And make no mistake. The royal guards are under General Shin-

duk's command, not General Park Young-kyu. Is that clear?

Yes, General.

Prepare the troops to move on command.

There could be an order any moment.Be on full alert.

Yes, General.

Your Highness, you have made an epic making decision.

This revolution will succeed.

You will recaptured the throne from the hands of thieves.

Troops are on their way from Muju and Kangju as well.

Rest assured. The senile emperor will not be harmed.

Your public will learn that the empress authorized this

revolution and that the subjects supported you all the way.

Your Highness, it is time to go to the imperial chambers.

Your Highness, His majesty awaits you.

Your Highness

Yes. I will be leaving shortly.

Let us go.

Yes, Your Highness.

His Majesty has called Prince Shin-guhm.

At this late hour?

He is to leave tomorrow and not to return for three years.

I suppose he wants to say a few words to him before he leaves.

He will break the news that the next emperor is Geum-kang.

Yes, he will. The fight is over. It's all over...

Prince Shin-guhm is to leave the city for the tour of the

countryside tomorrow.

The kingdom is in a state of confusion.

It is our duty to oversee and control all of the armies

throughout the kingdom.

Be on full alert and prepare to respond to any situation.

Yes, Supreme Commander.

- General Shin Duk, - Yes, Prince Geum-kang.

I will soon be reinstated to a position the royal place.

I want you to know His Majesty spoke much about you.

What exactly do you mean?

There maybe some good news for you tomorrow.

Is that right? Thank you, Your Highness.

And His Majesty has granted leave if absence for a few of

you hard working warriors.

Generals Shin Duk, Paral and Sangui are to withdraw

from duty and take a temporary rest.

Rest?

It is His Majesty's command.

We have no choice but to obey the military command. Right?

Of course.

Nothing is above military commands in the military.

True. I will rest if I am ordered to rest.

As of today, the entire military will be entering

emergency training.

Division commanders are not to overstep their jurudiction.

Your compliance will be under constant watch.

- Supreme Commander, - Speak up.

Prince Shin-guhm is leaving on this tour to study the kingdom.

Why this sudden late-night meeting and why this training?

There is no time netter than present for training.

True, but...

This means three of the princes will be away from the palace.

The people may find this odd.

How so? It is the duty of the princes to protect the kingdom

and study the people.

I suppose...

The military will undergo a thourough inspection under

strict control. I advise you no violation of rules.

Military commands are royal commands. Is that understood?

Yes, Supreme Commander.

Prince Shin-guhm has been called into the imperial chambers.

His Majesty is probably unburdening himself.

He thinks everything will be over by the end of tonight.

Yes.

Both His Majesty and Prince Shin- guhm have begun their action.

All of the high officers were summoned to the military agency

for an emergency meeting.

General Shin made all necessary arrangements in advance

in anticipation of such a maneuver.

Is that right? But the military agency is in the enemy's hands.

This will not be easy.

General Shin has been working since the moment General Park

took over his position. He is powerless and so is Geum-kang.

It is true.

General Shin has the real control of the military.

He has already begun his work.

Yes. Troops are on their way from Muju and Kangju as well.

They should enter the city by tomorrow night..

There is no turning back now.

A new chapter in hisrtory is being written.

How much further to Jung-eup?

We're almost there.

Then I will soon see my younger brother.

We were able to save some time thanks to advance preparation.

My brother should be nearing Jung-eup as well.

Yes, General. He should be approaching us soon.

Good. Together our armies are ten thousand strong.

This is a revolution. Hence we are a revolutionary army.

Are the troops aware of this?

Yes, General.

Good. Soon the world will change.

We should've done this sooner. Why did we hesitate?

That bastard Geum-kang..How dare he try to harm his brothers!

Bastard...

That must be Prince Yong-guhm.

Yes, he is here at last. It is Yong-guhm indeed.

Excellent. Our revolutionary army is invincible.

Brother Yang-guhm, we rushed here from Muju upon receipt

of Brother Shin-guhm's letter.

Good. I,too, have taken up arms at Brother Shin-guhm's command.

He will be very reassured when he learns that we are on our way.

Indeed, Brother.

What beautiful moonlight!

It must be fortnight. It's a wonderful night.

It certainly is.

Let us be on our way.

Shin-guhm, Prime Minister and the others await us.

Yes. Brothers Shin-guhm has made a difficult decision

one that is overdue. He has endured enough humiliation.

That rogue Geum-kang is unforgivable.

But what does this mean for Father?

I don't know, but there is no turning back now.

I'm sure they have suitable a plan for him. Let's go.

Yes, Brother. Let's go!

Speed up the march!

Have another glass.

Yes.

I don't remember the last time we had a drink together like this.

No, Father.

I already had several drinks, but I don't feel intoxicated.

Neither do I.

No? Then drink another.

Let us drink until our heart is content.

You will be gone tomorrow. It will take as much as

three years for a close study of your people.

Yes, Father.

The throne is very deceiving.

It is not a glamorous position people think it is.

Drink up.

Yes, Father.

It was fifty years ago that I ascended to this seat.

In retrospect, these were years of hardship and pain.

You were with me through many trials and faced life -

threatening danger many times. Yes, You did...

Here, drink from my glass.

No.

Take it.

Then...

We are father and son. I fathered you.

You are already fifty years old.

You might have ascended to the throne long ago if thing were

different... I do feel for you...

Don't be, Father.

No? I'm glad to see that you understand how I feel.

Let us drink. Let us drink all the way tonight.

Drink up.

This way -

is Prince Shin-guhm still in the imperial chambers?

Yes, Prime Minister. They are drinking, I am told.

Let's go.

Is the Empress inside?

Yes, she awaits you. Please go inside.

All preparations are complete.

General Shin is on his way to take over the military agency.

Prince Yang-guhm and Yong- guhm's revolutionary army is

marching to the city. They should arrive by tomorrow evening.

General Park is my son-in-law although he supported Geum-kang.

He is not to be harmed.

Rest assured. He held no real power in the military agency.

What is your intention with the others?

We've discussed this with Prince Shin-guhm.

We plan to eliminate Prince Geum- kang who provoked this revolution,

Fine.

and also Choi Seung-woo who was to be Prince Geum-kang's guardian

and who abused his power for evil as the emperor's closest aide.

Fine.

What about Geum-kang's mother Madam Kobe?

She will be executed as well.

No.

Though she has disgraced the royal house, she is a royal consort.

His Majesty will require someone to nurse him when he is removed.

Let them leave the palace together.

Yes, Your Highness.

You are the merit subjects of this kingdom.

Please execute this operation cleanly and smootly.

Yes, Your Highness.

The military agency is the key. I hope all goes well...

Rest assured, Your Highness.

An infallible plan is already action.

Brother-in-law, Shin-guhm is in the imperial chambers for

a final chat with Father.

Yes.

The entire country will be put on alert in the morning.

I should enter the palace now for sake of safety.

I agree. Discuss it with the security captain General Sangae.

By the way, I was told that Generals Shin Duk, Padal and

Sangui are still in the building.

They've been removed from duty, so I'm sure they have things to

wrap up.

I suppose...

Well, I will go into the palace and prepare for tomorrow.

Yes, Your Highness.

Tomorrow is the day. Tomorrow the world will change.

Yes, Your Highness. Well then -

Let's go! We are going back to the palace.

Yes, Your Highness.

Where are Generals Yaesul and Kin Chong?

I believe they've returned to their base.

What is the position of the troops?

The military agency is completely secured. We await your command.

From this point on, General Padal is in charge of the agency.

Aye, General.

General Sangui, take your men and bring back Generals Yaesul

and Kim Chong. Tell them it is a military order.

We do not want any confrontation with their armies.

Yes, General.

I will deal with General Park. Let us go.

Yes, General.

Secure the agency airtight. Do not let anyone enter or

leave the compound. From now on, you answer to me only!

Is that clear?

Yes, General.

Proceed to General Yaesul's station.

- Is General Park inside? - Yes.

Announce my arrival.

Supreme Commander, General Shin Duk has arrived.

General Shin Duk? See him in.

What brings you, General Shin?

I wanted to have a cup of tea with you before I left.

Please sit down. The tea water is still hot.

Why are soldiers with you?

You will find out soon enough.

You took over the agency in a difficult time.

Yes. There are many frustrating issues.

The kingdom is indeed in a state of crisis.

The emperor has gone senile,

Pardon?

the order has crumbled in the royal house, and the last son

is trying to thieve his older brother's throne.

Koryo is menacing us at a breakneck pace, and our law

and order is breaking down.

So the subjects have taken up arms to save the kingdom.

What are you saying?

We will restore order back to the land.

An army of ten thousand is marching on the capital from

Muju and Kangju as we speak. It is the revolutionary army.

A revolution?!?

You might've been slain at this point had it not been

for fair regard you have earned among your peers.

We will keep you in safety until this revolution is complete.

This is a rebellion!

No, it is a revolution.

Take him.

Yes, General.

Release me at once! This is treason!

What are you waiting for? Take him!

General Shin!

You mustn't do this! Don't you realize this is high treason!

The military agency is now under my command.

Slay all of those who disobey or resist.

The revolutionary army is in power of this kingdom.

Announce our annexation of the military agency to all military

posts throughout the city. They are to submit my commands.

Yes, General.

General Shin should be taking over the military agency by now.

And the armies from Kangju and Muju should ne nearing the city.

So far so ggod. Prince Geum- kang was seen entering the

palace short time ago. The empress has authorized

this strike. All we have to do is see it through.

How is the security in the palace?

The palace is largely divided into twi courts. We are positioned in

the outer court, and through the center gate is th inner court.

Entry to the inner court requires an authorization.

My men are guarding the inner court as well as some of Prince

Geum's kang's men. But there's nothing to fear.

We will render final inspection of the army and engage our great

mission full-tilt. You must hold control of the palace until then.

Yes, Prime Minister. But we may encounter some friction

if Prince Geum-kang's army should fight back.

That is your job as well, General. Do not let us down.

You must hold command until our army enters the palace.

Yes, Prime Minister.

Well then, let us leave for now. We don't want to buy suspicion.

Subjects must retire from the palace by 1 o' clock.

Yes.

I feel quite inebriated.

Shin-guhm,

Yes, Father.

You are to leave the palace very soon. Do you understand?

I've told you not to return for three years.

Yes, Father.

Good. I will say no more about that.

Shin-guhm, life doesn't give you all that you desire.

You mustn't resent your brother for his success or good fortune.

You are the eldest.

The eldest requires attitude of selflessness and concession.

Have another drink.

Take it.

Take it, I said.

Why? Are you already drunk?

No, Father. I am not drunk.

My heart is torn into pieces...

Here, hold up your cup.

Father, do you love Geum-kang that much?

Do you hate me that much?

I want to kill myself right here right now.

But I can't even do that anymore.

The flame of revolution is already ablaze.

This will be the last time I see you as the emperor, Father.

Why did you let it come to this?

Why must you make me turn against you, Father?

Shin-guhm, are you crying?

A man mustn't show his tears.

Here, let us drink.

I know. I know how you feel. But happier than the king

is a country bumpkin who has no care in the world.

Let's drink. Let's drink until our hearts are content.

Yes, Father.

Leave the city before sundown tomorrow. Do you understand?

Yes.

I feel fuzzy headed. I must be getting old.

I'm only seventy, but I can't tolerate liquor like I used to.

You may go now, Shin-guhm.

Yes, Father.

I may not be able to see you in the morning.

Sure, sure.

Receive my obeisance.

Oh, yes.

Shin-guhm, do not resent your father.

I do this for the future of the kingdom.

You cannot go up against Wang Guhn of Koryo.

That is why I could not choose you.

Your Majesty, another appeal from the king of Shilla.

Why do you refuse to accept their surrender, Your Majesty?

Unification is Koryo's cherished desire.

Accept their surrender, Your Majesty.

Isn't this exactly what we have been fighting for?

Accept them, Your Majesty.

No. There are things that you can and cannot accept.

Shilla is already a crumbled state.

They have been reduced to a small village if that, and

they have no strength to sustain themselves.

If we grabbed it in its most vulnerable state,

there will be resentment. We will leave them alone.

But, Your Majesty...

His Majesty is right. Though Shilla is coming to an end,

it has a thousand years of history behind them.

We must consider the sentiment of the public.

We must refuse and be seen as a benevolent state.

I agree. This matter can wait.

So do I. We've solidified our presence in the north,

and Shilla is at its last breath.

That's right. Our problem is not Shilla but Bekjae.

I agree with you.

Bekjae has begun to show signs of distress, and

we've sent envoys to contact Master Kyungbo.

Let us be patient. We are at a critical time as far

as Bekjae is concerned.

Yes, Bekjae is our priority indeed.

The empress has arrived!

Your Majesty, we've brought you some persimmon punch.

Oh, persimmon punch is wonderful in the winter.

Thank you, Empress. Drink with us, Madam Suin.

Perhaps some good wine would've been better.

Wine? But of course! Wine is much better than

persimmon tea, I'd say. Right, Your Majesty?

Oh, my dear fellow...

Indeed some wine would be well suited for a casual talk with

your subjects, Your Majesty.

- Superior escort, - Yes, Your Highness.

Prepare some wine and snacks.

Yes, Your Highness.

What is the topic of your amusement?

Amusement? We were discussing the affairs of the state.

About Shilla and about our men who have gone to Bekjae

for Master Kyungbo.

Shouldn't they be there by now?

Yes.

Your Majesty and Master Kyungbo are fellow disciples of great

Master Dosun.

Yes.

I guess he would be my Elder Brother in monastic setting.

Elder Brother... I wonder how he is...

The last time I was visited by a young man named Choi Ung.

Yes, Master. Regrettably, Lord Choi has passed away.

Yes, I remember I had grieved for him for his short life.

You are courageous men to have crossed the border

to Bekjae from Koryo.

We've come at the order of His Majesty to inquire about the

future of the Three Kingdoms.

The future of the Three Kingdoms?

Please give us your farsighted view.

All things move according to the laws of nature.

So do men and history. Nothing can evade the laws of universe.

What does this mean?

The nature has restored order back to the land.

Now the true master will be determined and the virtuous

one will conquer the Three Kingdoms.

Is the master in Koryo?

My master said he was, so he is.

Master!

But there is still a road ahead and time is still unripe.

Let us wait. I have not forgotten my promise.

I will do my part when the time comes.

Give reassurance to your king.

Yes, Master.

It will not be long. The time is nearing.

Merciful Buddha...

Did you drink last night, Your Majesty?

I could not send my son away without a drink.

But you are ill. Please take care of yourself.

I know. The physician tells me to avoid wine,

but there is always a reason to drink.

Your Majesty, I will be eternally grateful or your favors.

You are bequeathing the throne to our son Geum-kang.

I made the decision because he is worthy.

In any case, has the vice prime minister dropped out

of the planet? Where is he?

What is this, my lord?

You have worked hard under me for many years.

It is not much. Take it and leave.

My lord, what is wrong? You've sent home all of the servants,

burned your life's work, and now you want to send me away.

Everything will vanish very soon. You will be in danger if you stay.

Leave his house today.

Please tell me, my lord. Why do you do this?

Ask me no more questions. Now go. Take that and go.

My lord -

It's all over. Everything will be over by the end of today.

I have enough water for the tea here, so go. Go at once.

My lord...

Hustle! We must get to the palace!

Speed up the march!

Today is the day.

It is a beautiful day without a speck of cloud in the sky.

Brother Shin-guhm will leave tonight.

And tomorrow the world will change.

Is the palace secure?

Yes. General Sangae and his men are on strict watch,

and we have the inner court covered.

I expect no problems, but you must keep full alert.

Yes, Your Highness.

Troops from Kangju and Muju nare very close.

We've arrested General Park of the military agency, and

ordered the arrest of Generals Yaesul and Kim Chong as

precautionary measures. It is time to raise your sword.

From this moment forward, you are our master and the

the emperor of Great Bekjae, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty -

Rize up and realize the grand entreprise.

Seize the sword of command, Your Majesty!

Seize the sword of command, Your Majesty!