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Go to Koryo? To Koryo?

TheGreat Emperor of Bekje Kyun-hwon is going to Koryo...

to Koryo...

Shin-guhm, do you know what you've done?

Do you know that I am shedding tears of blood?

Your Majesty...

My son has driven a stake through my heart!

My son is making me shed tears of blood...

Why do you look so tense? Please drink tour tea.

Thank you.

Things are going from one extreme to the other.

What do you mean?

I do not feel right about His Majesty going to Koryo.

You've already accepted His Majesty's order and sent your

men to Kimjae. They should be arriving in two days.

Yes.

The decision is made. It is only fitting that you obey your king.

Yes, but I am most frustrated... How did Bekjae come to this?

My brothers are to be blamed.

They turned against my father and robbed his kingdom.

If I can't forgive them, how could my father?

You are very much like your father, Madam.

Yes, my men are on their way and we cannot turn back.

That's right, sire.

You've arranged for another group of men to stay behind.

Yes.

Where will they be going?

Even if His Majesty escapes, he could not make it to Koryo.

Then?

But he can make it to Naju. From there, he can go to Koryo by sea.

That is the quickest and safest way.

Naju?

Yes. Naju is home of Koryo's second empress, and uniquely,

a colony of within Bekjae territory.

Naju is the only feasible location.

At your service, my lord.

Enter.

Go to Naju immediately.

You'll be there by tomorrow if you leave at once.

Yes, my lord.

Find the governor and deliver the letter.

He will know what to do. If by chance you are caught,

destroy the letter and fend for yourself.

Yes, my lord.

Leave at once.

All is calm. The emperor's villa is very quiet.

Yes, General. I don't hear a sound.

I suppose the memorial service that they had is working.

Perhaps. But more likely His Majesty is exhausted.

He kicked and screamed for the longest time without stop.

Now he is tired.

You are probably right.

After all he is a doddering seventy-year-old.

Exactly. In any case, we can relax now.

Like I said, ease the security and let the guards relax.

Yes, General.

Oh, I heard that the construction of the Maitreya Hall is complete

and they are having a ridgepole raising ceremony soon.

Yes, they are presenting a grand ceremony.

The royal priest thanked us for our hard work and said

there would be plenty of wine for us.

How thoughtful, but will they let us drink at a temple?

Who knows? Oh, when is the ridgepole raising?

In three or four days.

Good. Let us look forward to it.

It is a fine building. Maitreya Buddha will be pleased.

It is indeed, Master.

I wish Master Kyungbo had stayed to see the completion.

We must thank the benefactors for their contributions.

Prepare a grand feast for the ridgepole raising ceremony.

Yes, Master.

It'Il be an all-day event of worship and celebration.

We will share food and service to all people around.

Yes, Master. It will draw in a huge crowd.

We will feed hungry men and hungry souls alike.

Make sure the soldiers who are guarding the emperor are well

fed as well.

Yes, Master.

A new Maitreya Hall has been built in the monastery.

They are planning a grand celebration.

A celebration?

A celebration, Your Majesty.

The security has eased tremendously.

The soldiers are no longer lined up outside the compound.

Yes, something tremendous is about to happen.

Escort Choi, you are on the same boat with us.

There is something I must tell you.

Yes, Your Highness.

We will soon be leaving this place.

Is this true?

We've send for help. They will soon make contact.

If you do not wish to get killed, you must keep a close eye outside.

Yes, Your Highness.

You may go.

Your Majesty, will General Park obey your command?

Yes. My son-in-law knows me well.

More importantly, my daughter knows me better than anyone.

He will come for us. There will be a response in a few days.

You will get His Majesty out of Geum-san Temple on the night of

the ridgepole raising and transport him to Naju.

If you fail, you must take your own lives.

Once His Majesty is safely out of the temple, proceed straight

to Buryung. Acquire a boat and continue on to Muan,

then to Naju by land.

You will find Koryo officials waiting for him in Naju.

Is this true? King Kyun-hwon of Bekjae is coming to Naju?

Is this indeed from General Park Young-kyu of Bekjae?

Yes, Governor.

He said there was no time and asked that arrangements be swift.

It says that he is to escape Geum-san Temple on the 21st

night of June to arrive in Naju 3 days later at Youngsan River.

Yes, Lord Darin. It is quite detailled.

We are aware of recent trouble in Bekjae. This is quite convincing.

Park Young-kyu is King kyun- hwon's son-in-law who was

banished from court after the revolution.

Yes, that's right.

And King Kyun-hwon has been ousted and imprisoned by his

own son while suffering from a serious illness.

He was doomed to die there. This may very well be true.

If this is, this will change the world.

It s an epoch-making event!

Yes.

Inform the general that we will welcome the king of Bekjae with

all due regard.

The imperial palace of Koryo will be immediately notified as well.

Return and deliver our reply.

Yes, Governor.

Naju shines once again! This city played a vital role in

Koryo's ascent and now will host the king of Bekjae!

Yes, indeed.

We must deliver this news to the palace at once.

His Majesty will be shocked and delighted.

Yes, my lord.

What is the current state of Koryo?

Our informers report that the king is personally inspecting

the military and hastening the preparation for battle.

This is a final battle that will decide the fate of both kingdoms.

Naturaly they wilol fortify their military.

We have also been diligently strengthening our military and

tightening control of regional lords. We have nothing to fear.

On the contrary.

Bekjae may apprear strong on the outside, but our roots

have weakened following the revolution.

What causes you so much concern, Prime Minister?

Koryo is solid inside and out and their royal family is tightly

united. Not only that, the subjects are remarkably loyal

to their king and they behave like blood brothers.

On the other hand, Bekjae's throne is still empty and the

emperor is in a temple. This political instability is causing

the public and many subjects to doubt and question the government.

If we let this continue, there will be disastrous consequences.

I, too, have given this matter much thought.

And I have made up my mind upon your unanimous advice.

I removed my father from the throne.

I was foolish for thinking that I could win blessings.

I will ascend to the throne

Your Highness!

You have made a wise decision. Further delay would do harm.

Yes, Your Highness. Ascend to the throne.

Allow me to congratulate you. Though the decision is overdue,

this is most fortunate for the interest of the state.

We congratulate you.

We congratulate you.

But we aware of the eyes of the public.

Once I rise to the throne, they will call me a bad son

who ousted his father and seized his seat.

That is what I am afraid of. Losing public support...

It is true. That is why you must ascend at once and force

public cooperation and unity to fight our battle with Koryo.

I am afraid...

I ask you all to unite and help me defeat this fear.

Do not fear, Your Highness. There is no turning back now.

We will begin preparing for the enthronement at once.

It must be a huge event. We will spare nothing to declare

the rise of a new king in Bekjae throughout the Three Kingdoms.

But first, we must inform the news to the deposed emperor.

Lord Youngsoon will have to do the job for us.

It would be all the better if you could acquire his approval.

Yes, Prime Minister.

Prince Shin-guhm is finally rising to the throne?

Yes, Your Highness.

He said he'd rise proudly with His Majesty's formal approval.

He must've finally realized that it is impossible. How tragic...

Your Highness, isn't it good news?

Of course, but it is an enthronement without blessing.

A son has locked up his father in a temple and stolen his crown.

Your Highness!

That is how it will be seen. I know exactly what the prince

is afraid of. I know why he hesitated for so long.

But what can we do? It is his destiny...

The people will laugh out loud behind closed doors.

Your Highness...

That was his fear... But if he was going to give up,

he should've given up sooner. Too much time has passed...

Time has bred bad rumors and injured public confidence.

Frustrating...This is negligence of the subject.

What have you heard about His Majesty?

Lord Youngsoon is on his way to inform him about the coronation.

Is that right? I suppose the couldn't take the throne like

a thief without telling his father.

Tragic, it is quite tragic...

His Highness Prince Shin-guhm has finally agreed to ascend

to the throne after much hesitation of humility.

I order you as the Prime Minister of this state.

prepare a grand and imposing coronation.

Call in musicians and guards of honor, open up the state granary

throughout the land, and delight the people of this kingdom.

Yes, Prime Minister.

Public trust is low. many look upon the government

with unfavorable eyes following the revolution.

We must quickly build up national strength put the past behind.

And to do that we must prepare for the final battle with Koryo.

This coronation is extremely important. Plan accordingly.

Yes, Prime Minister.

The scribes will prepare a royal edict that the new emperor will

deliver on this historic event.

Yes, Prime Minister.

And announce this good news to every regional lords and military

officials throughout the land.

Yes, Prime Minister.

Lord Youngsoon is on his way to Geum-san Temple.

His Majesty is seriously ill.

We do not know what reply to expect in his confused state.

You must all stand firm behind the prince regardless of His

Majesty's reply. Am I making myself clear?

Yes, Prime Minister.

From Seung-pyoung, you say?

Yes.

Are you saying that General Park sent you here upon receiving His

Majesty's letter delivered by Master Kyungbo?

Yes. We require your help.

What kind of help? Are you here to see His Majesty?

Yes. Please do not probe any further.

I was told that the ridgepole raising ceremony for the new

Maitreya worship hall is to take place soon.

Yes. Maitreya is the Buddha of the future.

He is the symbol of compassion and hope.

We will be providing food to the hungry and comfort to lost souls.

I guess Master Kyungbo wanted to comfort the lonely emperor

on that day.

That's right. What we require is simple.

Just allow us to stay here for a few days as hired hands for

the upcoming event.

I have a feeling this is something that could get me killed.

Fine. If that is Master Kyungbo's wish, this humble man cannot defy.

Thank you.

Then we will act as temporary hired hands for a few days.

Very well. Then you will require Brother Wonju's help.

Brother, are you outside?

Yes, Master.

We require extra help for the ridgepole raising ceremony.

We will employ these laborers for a few days.

Yes, Master. And...

What is it?

There is a commotion outside the main gate.

Emissaries have come from the palace.

Emissaries?

Yes. They've come to announce Prince Shin-guhm's coronation.

Is that so?

Well then, let us go.

Welcome. What brings you, my lord?

He has come to inform His Majesty about Prince Shin-

guhm's coronation.

I appreciate your trouble, Master.

Might I visit the emperor?

Of course. This way.

Your Majesty! An emissary has come from the palace!

Your Majesty, Lord Youngsoon has come from the palace to

announce Prince Shin- guhm's coronation!

What? Coronation? Coronation?

What did you say? A coronation?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Prince Shin-guhm will soon be crowned Emperor.

His Majesty will soon be re-titled Emperor Patriarch.

Is that right? You say Shin- guhm is becoming an emperor?

But I have not bequeathed him my royal seal.

I suppose that makes no difference...

Let him have his wish. The throne was his reason

for the rebellion after all. Why wait if it has to be?

Does that mean he has your approval?

My opinion has no value now. Call it whatever you want.

Whatever we want, Your Majesty?

Yes, that is what I said. Now leave us.

Did you hear that, General Padal?

His Majesty granted his permission.

Yes. I can't believe it! I thought he'd be enraged.

So did I.

His Majesty began to show signes of resignation awhile back.

He has been very quiet lately.

Is that so?

Are you approving Shin- guhm's enthronement?

Approve? I told them to do whatever they want.

They came to declare his enthronement, not to acquire

my approval. Arguing with them is pointless.

But...

Let us focus on our escape plan.

Why should we care about the enthronement when we are leaving?

Son-in-law will make contact with us soon.

The security is not as tight as we expected.

It appears that way.

They cut the guards by half around His Majesty's villa.

Continue to study the area and watch them closely.

We can't have any mistakes when we take His Majesty out of here.

Yes, sir.

Arrangements should be complete in Naju by now.

Slightest mistake will cost us our lives.

Yes, sir.

His majesty should be receiving our message about now.

Yes.

His majesty will be shocked. King Kyun-hwon is to Koryo.

I hope for a response soon.

An urgent report from Naju!

We must see the captain of the Royal Guards at once!

An urgent report? Proceed inside?

What urgent report do you bring from Naju?

What? Is this true? The king of Bekjae is coming to Naju?

Go to the imperial chamber at once. I will follow shortly.

Yes, General.

Unbelievable...

General Bok, is this true?

King Kyun-hwon is coming, you say?

Yes, Your Majesty.

King Kyun-hwon...

It looks like Master Kyungbo's work.

The report say that the king of Bekjae is coming to Naju.

To Naju?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Oh my! The king of Bekjae is coming?

The king of Bekjae?

This is a letter from Lord Darin and the governor of Naju.

Yes, this is indeed my father-in-law's writing.

My father?

Yes, it looks like King Kyun- hwon is planning to escape

Geum-san Temple and come to Naju by boat. Unbelievable...

Master Kyungbo has done a tremendous work.

Many elements worked together to our advantage.

No doubt Master Kyungbo's work was pivotal, but surely Lord

Ahjagae's letter helped as well.

Naturally.

King Kyung-hwon's son-in-law is to aid in his escape.

Let us waste no time, Your Majesty.

Handle this matter personally, General Bok.

This is a tremendous affair that will shock the Three Kingdoms.

Yes, Your Majesty.

King Kyun-hwon is coming... King kyun-hwon...

I guess this is going to be a huge celebration.

Yes, they are cleaning up the entire compound.

Where did all of our guards so?

That fool is sleeping on duty!

Give them slack, the general said.

Let's plan on having ourselves a few drinks tomorrow.

Drinks?

Lord Youngsoon went back very pleased after His Majesty's

mellow response, and promised to send us a few barrels of

wine from the palace.

Well then, let's cut loose for once.

Did you hear them? Wine is coming from the palace for

the celebration. we will add sedatives into the wine.

That should knock the guards out until the next day.

Yes, sir.

Once the guards are drunk and rapt in the festivities,

we will change ourselves into the their uniform and

rescue the king.

Yes, sir.

But first, we must inform His Majesty of our plan.

Sneak into the kitchen at His Majesty's villa and

deliver this letter to the royal escort.

Yes, sir.

Escort Choi supervises all housekeeping.

She shouldn't be hard to find.

Yes, sir.

Wait!

I don't recognize you.

Oh, I'm a temporary hired hand, sir.

Go on.

Come, come. Your work is done here.

Escort Choi?

Yes.

They are here, Madam. Son- in-law has sent us his men.

They will come for us on the night of the ridgepole raising.

It's tomorrow, madam.

We are leaving here for Naju tomorrow.

And to Koryo, Your Majesty?

Yes, to Koryo.

To Wang Guhn... To Wang Guhn...

The great change has finally begun.

The king of Bekjae is to leave Geum-san temple and come to Naju.

The very existence of Bekjae will become meaningless once

its king comes to Koryo.

That's right, Your Majesty.

This is unbelievable. The enemy king is coming to us!

This is the fruit of your labors, Your Majesty.

Fortune favors you, Your Majesty.

The unification of Three Kingdoms is becoming a reality.

Yes, Your world is coming, Your Majesty.

If the escape is already arranged, we must quickly

prepare for his arrival.

Yes. Not only must we prepare a proper reception,

but the military must take preventive measures as well.

That's right.

One of you must go to Naju. Who would like to volunteer?

Allow me the honor.

No, Your majesty. Please allow me the honor.

Allow us the honor

No, Your Majesty. Allow me the honor.

Allow us the honor.

Your majesty, this is an important national affair

that requires the presence of a man who is strong and

intelligent. I nominate General Yu Geumpil.

Yu geumpil? Yes, he is a man of virtue and strength that

Bekjae warriors fear. How about it, Brother Geumpil?

I will obey your command with great honor, Your Majesty.

I wish I could send all of you, but that would be impractical.

Take Sulhee, General Yum, Yoon and the Park Brothers with you.

Take along a large group of welcoming envoys on a huge

vessel and greet him with highest courtesy.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Receive him with highest courtesy.

With highest courtesy...