Episode 15
I'm the advance guard of Khitan army Li Kaigul
Lord of Goryeo Fort, come forward!
Don't shoot!
we've been tricked!
commence attack!
general, it's coming from the fort
the Tang army has begun their attack!
we must hurry as well
- take the troops over the Great Wall! - yes, sir!
- go! get out of here! - no, get up!
one of us has to survive! go!
all of this was our idea, wasn't it?
I'll take you back
and make a toy out of you for Chulin!
you're a garrulous one
shut up and attack!
sure, I'll grant you your wish
kill them!
not bad
attack, all of you!
attack!
retreat! retreat!
general, are you all right?
I'm all right
I'm just glad you two are alive
I made an enemy ofTang by attempting to help Goguryeo...
how do I get us out of this?
this is all my fault
I should've known was a trick...
this is no time to place blame
we may have jeopardized the future of the tribe
in our hasty attempt to acquire land
Khan,
- get rid of him? - yes, Khan
if we get rid of Xue and his commander,
who would know anything about what transpired here?
we can tell the court ofTang that
he died in a battle against Goryeo Fort
they will dispatch another general in Xue Rengui's place,
and we can join the expedition as if nothing happened
- get rid of Xue Rengui. . ? - Khan!
the Goryeo Fort army?
they're probably on the other side of the Great Wall by now
say the word, Khan
the sooner we kill Xue Rengui the better
kill Xue Rengui?
I'll take care of this, Father
Chulin--
give me your permission
no, Khan
you must not kill the general
I cannot overlook this!
how could you attempt to join hands
with our enemy Goguryeo?
this is betrayal!
and I can trust the Khan of Khitan no more!
then what would you have me do?
sit out on this expedition
this is preposterous!
you're making a huge mistake, General Xue
take a look around
these are Khitan soldiers who live and die by my orders
what are you going to do? kill me?
why not?
it's a letter from the Empress ofTang
it is indeed
she promises to give us Yingzhou
if we help Tang conquer Goguryeo!
the Empress gives her word
all you have to do is to join the expedition,
and Yingzhou will be yours
so if you wish to kill me go ahead
but know this
Tang will eventually attempt to take Yingzhou back
do you really think that
you can protect Yingzhou without me then?
you can kill me,
but I want the answer first!
do you think you can protect Yingzhou alone, Khan?
answer me!
only I can protect Yingzhou from Tang!
tell me if I'm wrong
tell me you can protect Yingzhou without me!
you've already betrayed my trust
and I cannot give you my loyalty either,
so kill me
kill me and kill the future of Khitan!
we Khitans are a powerless, inferior race
I had no choice in order to protect the tribe caught
in a fight between Tang and Goguryeo
but my judgment has been proven wrong
I will acknowledge that
and assume full responsibility alone
father!
I cannot overlook this incident
I cannot destroy the future of Khitan!
punish me as you see fit
Khan!
I went against the Khan's orders and helped you
how can you say you have been betrayed?
empress Wu Zetian's guarantee has been received,
so the command of our army
will be turned over to you as promised
but first,
true alliance is achieved
by forgiveness and harmony
if word gets out about this incident,
our position in the main army
will become insignificant
we are all Khitans
the tougher it gets the closer we must band together
I, too, have acted pettily
accpet my apology
all of my soldiers of the Khitan army,
their loyalty, respect and service
now belongs to you, General Xue Rengui
General, accept our loyalty!
accept our loyalty!
you, the brave soldiers of Khitan, and I, Xue Rengui,
have now become one at heart!
now we will become soldiers of Tang
and fight for Khitan!
we will bring Goguryeo down with our own hands!
from here we will split up and travel separately
they will be looking for us,
so we must not form groups
follow the mountain or the coast
in the southwest direction
you will come to a city called Bekje Fort
that's where we will reassemble
follow the sun and you'll com to a large river
I... like you
it belonged to my mother
who died a mournful death
it means more to me than my life
don't go, dear...
I'm sorry...
come back... please...
please come back...
honey... honey... !
I guess I had a dream
you called out for a woman
you called out for her with desperate longing
and. . so did the woman named Dalgi
she clled out for you to her very last breath
how? how do you know?
father,
I am Joyoung
I am your son
how do you know Dalgi?
answe me!
how do you know that name?
before I came to you,
I witnessed an execution of a woman
people said that
the woman was General Dae Jungsang's wife
how about the child?
she had a son
was the child executed with the woman?
I. . I do not know
this is my fault
but instead I just assumed she's died
I killed her...
our soldiers have reached Yalu?
yes, Your Majesty
they have the Tang army checked on the other side of the river
soon there will be a battle
I told the region is soaked in heavy rain right now
and there won't be any action for several days
the delay is good news for us
General Yang Machun must find the enemy supply line
as soon as possible
General Yeon Namseng will hold the enemy back until he does
have faith, Your Majesty
the supreme Commander seeks your audience
the supreme Commander?
- see him in - yes, Your Majesty
I, Yeon Gaesomun,
bids you greetings, Your Majesty
please sit down
I am anxious to learn about the situation at the front
the bow has already left the bowstring, Your Majesty
all we can do now is to trust Namseng and his men
but the lords are still apprehensive
about Namseng being put in command
if he should be defeated at Yalu,
our troubles will be exacerbated with internal discord
I am well aware, Your Majesty
but On Samun,
Yi Kiwu and the other warriors assisting Namseng
are veteran generals who had once conquered the west
their subordinate officers are also best of the best
with countless battles under their belt
I placed Namseng in command
because I trust their ability
I had chat with General Yeon before he left for this battle
he was full of spirit and confidence
don't be overly concerned, Your Majesty
I'm confidence he will send us news of victory
he will hold the enemy back
until the supply line is found
you give me faith
I have not an ounce of trepidation left now
thank you, Your Majesty
according to our scouts,
the morale of the enemy is sky high
and they're getting all the supplies they need
for the time being,
that's what we must exploit
- general Yi, - yes, sir
Yalu is a long river
there are many points that it can be crossed
identify all possible crossings and guard them tightly
yes, sir
general On Samun and Gom Mojam,
I don't understand, general
what if they should attack?
the river has risen and become twice is wide
I'll be at least five days before the watwer recedes
but sir,
our duty is to stop the enemy's southward advance
yes, general
until the supply line is found and cut off...
silence!
they ae invaders who came to destroy us and our kingdom!
simply holding them back will not quell my rage
we will wiped them out
and make our triumphant return to Pyongyang
- wipe them out, general? - that's right!
that's been my plan from the very start
who can be ceratin that General Yang will succeed
in cutting off the Tang army's suply line?
we cannot depend on anyone except ourselves
all of our troubles will be over if we simply kill them all
that is my decision,
so be thoroughly prepared
yes, General!
did you locate the supply line?
we thoroughly searched the area as you ordered, but...
- and nothing again? - forgive me, general
I'm sure they know that we're after their storage depot
there's no doubt. this is dreadful
we must find there storage depot
while they are held back at Yalu
General, there is reprot about Goryeo Fort
speak!
the fort has fallen
what happened to Dae Jungsang? and Gulsabiwu?
fortunately, they escaped over the Great Wall
before the Fort crumbled
over the Great Wall?
you mean they are in Tang territory?
yes, sir
don't worry, sir
Dae Jungsang is no ordinary man
he will come back to us alive
yes, he must
he cannot die when the country needs him
Dae Jungsang will not be easily destroyed
general! over here, general!
a hundred? only a hundred?
we have no choice
we'll just have to take them and get out of here
we dound a place for you to hide near by
this way, sir
so, what have you learned about Bekje Fort?
like you said,
the whole village is a large shipyard
can we find people to help us?
military presence is frequent,
so we must be very careful
what kind of ships are they buliding and why so many?
we haven't been able to figure that out
they don't appear to be fishing boats or merchant ships
Gaedong, Gulsabiwu, find out everything you can
continue to look for anyone who might be able to help us
it has to be someone we can trust
yes, sir
sir, I heard news about Goguryeo this afternoon
our men are in huge battle against Tang
with the Yalu River in between
who is leading our army?
general Yeon Namseng, sir
Yeon Namseng?
the supreme Commander's eldest son?
it's been three days
we should be able to move most of the troops
before the water recedes
we had failed to fathom your profound purpose
forgive us for our ignorance
the Tang army is considerably larger than ours
if we can't beat them with strength,
we must use our brains
it is brilliant idea that
we could never have come up with
yes, sir
you are indeed a worthy successor
to His Excellency Yeon Gaesomun
General!
General,
a suspicious group of men have joined the enemy across the river
suspicious group of men?
they are Tang soldiers,
but they look. . beggarly
beggarly? whatever do you mean?
how should I describe them?
It's hard to explain
are they indeed Tang soldiers?
they bear the Tang flag
they must be either soldiers
that fell behind in the march or menial laborers
don't be concerned, general
menial laborers... ?
Xue Rengui is back?
yes, sir
he just arrived with a Khitan army
it's quite a sight, sir
they are not an army
they are a disorderly pack off riffraff
I am pleased to find all of you well!
I, general Xue Rengui,
bid greetings to Superior Commander Li Jing
you're shameless to come here
sir, you ordered me to win the Khitans over
and recruit them
you disgraced us at Goryeo Fort
you should be ashamed of yourself!
Khitans are filthy people infested with lice
we should throw them out
before they start spreading diseases
I don't believe this!
they traveled hundreds of miles to help our war,
and this is how you treat them?
they are useless to us
they would only damage our reputation
how do you know they are useless?
put them on the frontline,
and they will fight to the death for us!
if you want it so badly,
I will let you take them and spearhead the attack
you will?
but there is nothing I can give you as support
but general, we're going to need weapons
I said there is nothing!
Is it your intent to use us as your arrow shields?
arrow shields?
yes, that's the word!
how about it?
are you ready to turn out there
and take some arrows for us?
sure. laugh all you want
but you will be begging me for mercy someday
and I will return this humiliation and disgrace a thousand fold
general, if I may be excused...
how did it go, general?
you look upset
what happened?
they're treating us like insects!
they think we're less than dogs!
what are you talikng about?
they want to use us as their arrow shields
how could they unless they think we're less than human?
commander Li,
yes, general
I need you to go to the Goguryeo camp
cross the river tonight
bring back a full and complete report
about their movements
got it, sir
Hongpei and Chulin,
the two of you will keep a close eye on the Tang camp
yes, sir!
I don't understand, general
why are we watching our ally?
we were made to suffer a great humiliation today
until the world acknowledges us with proper respect,
we have no allies!
moving their troops?
where are they going in the middle of the night?
they disappeared into the woods south of their camp
into the woods?
in darkness?
perhapes they are fleeing in fear of you, sir
Goryeo army is inferior by any standards
they must have decided that it is best to run
- before the water recedes - no, no
that isn't likely
we are dealing with Yeon Gaesomun's son Yeon Namseng
- apple doesn't fall far from the tree - general,
my guess is they are setting up a trap
a trap?
they disappeared into a ravine with a narrow entrance
if the Tang army is lured into the ravine and ambushed...
ambushed?
yes, that's it!
they're setting up an ambush!
general!
general Su Dingfang and Pang Xiaotai
just crossed the river for a battle!
what? a battle?
you must stop them, or they will be...
uncle, it will be useless
they won't even acknowledge us as an army
they won't listen no matter what you tell them
Chulin is right
but we can't let them walk right into a trap
we will be observers in this battle
betweeb Tang and Goguryeo
soon an opportunity will present itself
and when it does, we will show them
what we're made of with swift move
- it's the enemy! - it's a raid!
attack! wipe them out!
general, they're making their move just as we expected!
- retreat!! retreat! - pull back!
retreat!
they're running away scared out of their wits!
follow me! we will wipe out the enemy!
charge! after them!
general,
the Tang army is approaching
general On Samun and Yi Kiwu are luring them in
- how many are there? - at least ten thousand, sir
do not make a move until all of them are in the ravine
don't worry, air
- the battle will soon begin - yes, sir
come. . come, you barbarians!
there is a village chied that runs the shipyards
and oversees the community
the ships they are building are commissioned by the Tang court
what are these ships for?
they are transport ships taking military supplies to Goguryeo
millitary supplies?
are you certain about this?
yes, general
I heard that the Tang army by passed Liadong,
and now I know how that was possible
they were transporting their supplies by sea
were you able to find a ship to take us back?
the Tang military patrol is everywhere
appropriating a ship to take all of us back at once
will be nearly impossible
we have no choice
but to seek the village chief's help
but I doubt he will risk his life to help us
where are our soldiers?
they are scatted around Bekje Fort
awaiting your order
we have no time to wait
what have you leraned about this village chief?
I told he was in charge of sacrificial rites
in the royal palace of Bekje
sacrificial rites?
then he is an officiant
we may have a chance
I will see this man immediately
I was told you were here for trade...
but I can see that you are not merchants
- I must ask you to leave - esteemed elder,
- I asked you to leave! - we need your help
help us acquire a ship
steward! is there anyone there?
please, we are from Goguryeo
yes, I know
you came over the Great Wall
Bekje Fort is a port of call for ships from far and wide
news from all over is heard here
please help us
our country is at war
we must return quickly
and do our part in saving the kingdom
I'm afraid I can't help you
we are displaced citizens of fallen Bekje
if I should be caught helping you,
this entire city will be destroyed
I cannot risk losing the new home
that we barely bulit for ourselves
- sir - leave
and do not come back
I will be forced to notify the authorities
if I see you again
fight to reclaim the kingdom continues
on Bekje soil as we speak
if Goguryeo should fall,
all chanced for revival will be lost for Bekje
all we ask is that you get us in the shipyard
we will approprite a ship on our own
we will not involve you in any way
what is your name?
my name is Gaedong
Gaedong?
Gaedong. . are you certain?
are you certain you can appropriate a ship
without bringing us harm?
yes, I am certain
trust and help us, sir
then you can stay here
leave this young man here
he will be able to get you helpful information,
so try as you wish to get yourselves a ahip
thank you, estemeed elder
thank you very much
I'm very suprised
he refused adamantly at first then changed his mind
after one look at Gaedong's face
you have a very important task, Gaedong
this opens up our chance to do a job
even more important than our escape
what do you mean?
over here
it's imperative that we locate the Tang military supply depot
it is possible that there are documents pertaining
to the transport of military supplies somewhere in this house
- then? - I will find it for us
if that is possible,
I could not ask for more
I want you to take good care of our special guest
this is my one and only grandson
he may be young,
but he overseas all of our work
stay and have a chat
yes, grandfather
I've never seen such a remarkable face
not even in the royal house of Bekje
it is without a doubt the face of a...
no, that can't be
but it is indeed extraordinary!
how could this be?
why are you staring?
I'm trying to think of the best topic
to break the ice
would you like to hear about what is happening
with the war in Goguryeo?
what do you know?
there was a huge battle at Yalu River
what happened? who won the battle?
Goguryeo won
it was a huge victory
search him!
what is going on?
we will have to question him,
but my guess is he is a Goguryeo spy
he is a newly hired servant
this does not concern us
we could've had a disaster